David Bowie – Starman
David Bowie – Starman (1972)
Directed by: Top of the Pops
Starman, released in 1972 as part of The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, tells the story of an alien “Starman” bringing a message of hope to Earth’s youth through the radio. The song became one of Bowie’s early hits, significantly boosting his popularity. The music video, recorded during a live performance on *Top of the Pops*, features Bowie in his Ziggy Stardust persona, delivering a flamboyant performance that captured the imagination of audiences.
