57 years ago: David Bowie's 'Space Oddity' flopped before hitting No. 1 in 1975

On this day 57 years ago a legendary musician released an iconic song that flopped, but later hit No. 1.
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David Bowie's 'Space Oddity' took 6 years to reach No. 1 after initial poor sales

The single took six years and a reissue to become David Bowie's first No. 1.
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On This Day in 1969, David Bowie Released the Breakout Hit That Soundtracked the Moon Landing and Was Later Covered by an Astronaut

Fifty-seven years ago today, David Bowie released a song that would mark multiple major career milestones for the future star ...