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Coffee Break: David Bowie

by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala

January 08, 2026

Aladdin Sane is the sixth studio album by the English musician David Bowie, released in the United Kingdom on 19 April 1973 through RCA Records. The follow-up to his breakthrough The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, it was the first album he wrote and released from a position of stardom.
Aladdin Sane is the sixth studio album by the English musician David Bowie, released in the United Kingdom on 19 April 1973 through RCA Records. The follow-up to his breakthrough The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, it was the first album he wrote and released from a position of stardom.Provided

Thursday is David Bowie’s birthday! He was born on January 8, 1947, and was a major figure in music until the time of his death in 2016.

From The Current: January 8 in Music History: David Bowie's birthday and 'Blackstar' release

Bowie’s musical legacy included out of this world personas, best-selling albums, unforgettable films, and exceptional collaborations. Let’s celebrate David Bowie by creating a prolific playlist.

So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from the David Bowie universe would you like to hear?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played
Peter Gabriel- Heroes
David Bowie- The Man Who Sold The World
David Bowie- Magic Dance
David Bowie- Sound and Vision
David Bowie- I'm Afraid of Americans
Spoon- I Can't Give Everything Away (David Bowie Cover)