The lead single from his album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, 'Starman' was recorded at the request of RCA executive, Dennis Katz, who said the album needed a true single. Inspired by 'Over the Rainbow' from The Wizard of Ozand songs 'Hot Love' and 'Telegram Sam', the rock song is positioned as Ziggy Stardust (Bowie's androgynous alien rock star alter ego created for the concept album) sending a message of hope through the radio to listeners. The story of the song is told from the perspective of one of the young people on Earth hearing Ziggy's message of salvation possible through Starman.
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The song was a massive hit and career milestone for Bowie, the first of his since 'Space Oddity' three years prior. 'Starman' is largely considered by music critics and fans alike to be one of Bowie's best songs in his entire catalog.
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