The World of David Bowie

The World of David Bowie
Compilation album by David Bowie
Released	March 1970
Recorded	1966-1968
Genre	Rock, folk rock
Label	Decca
Producer	Mike Vernon Tony Visconti (side 2 track 6)
David Bowie compilation chronology
The World of David Bowie (1970) Images 1966–1967 (1973)

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The World of David Bowie is an album by David Bowie, released in 1970. It contains material from his first album David Bowie, as well as previously unreleased songs. The track listing was chosen by Bowie himself. The sleeve photo is by David Bebbington.

Track listing

All songs written by David Bowie. Tracks 1, 3, and 6 on side two were previously unreleased.

Side one

1. "Uncle Arthur" - 2:07
2. "Love You till Tuesday" - 3:09
3. "There Is a Happy Land" - 3:11
4. "Little Bombardier" - 3:24
5. "Sell Me a Coat" - 2:58
6. "Silly Boy Blue" - 3:48
7. "The London Boys" - 3:20

Side two

1. "Karma Man" - 2:58
2. "Rubber Band" - 2:17
3. "Let Me Sleep Beside You" - 3:24
4. "Come and Buy My Toys" - 2:07
5. "She's Got Medals" - 2:23
6. "In the Heat of the Morning" - 2:55
7. "When I Live My Dream" - 3:22

Personnel

• David Bowie - vocals, guitar
• John McLaughlin - guitar (on Side 2, Tracks 1 and 3)
• Herbie Flowers - bass
• Tony Visconti - bass, background vocals
• Barry Morgan or Andy White - drums
• Steve Peregrin-Took - pixiephone
• unidentified strings

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