David Bowie Be My Wife – Speed Of Life (1977 Spain) estimated value € 20,00

"Be My Wife" is a song by English musician David Bowie from the 1977 album Low. It was released as the second single of the album on 17 June 1977.

"Be My Wife" became the first new Bowie release since "Changes" to fail to break into the UK chart. The song reached number 57, at that time the official list only compiled the top 50 positions, but it appeared on Breakers for 2 weeks. It was frequently played live on the various tours after its release and Bowie is said to have repeatedly announced this song during live performances as "one of my favourites," as may be seen or heard in such concert footage or audio recordings.

Tracklist

Side A – Be My Wife = Sé Mi Mujer – 2:56

Side B – Speed Of Life = Velocidad De Vida – 2:46

Credits

Arranged By – David Bowie
Producer – David Bowie, Tony Visconti
Written-By – David Bowie
Design – Ponce De Leon*
Photography By – Tom Kelley

Description

Media Condition

Media: Mint (M)
Sleeve: Mint (M)
Ring wear: No
All three seams looking perfect: Yes
Picture sleeve looks mint: Yes
Creases or folds: No
Stamps or writing: No

 

 

Key Details

Album: This was the first track recorded for the album Low (1977). Although part of the "Berlin Trilogy," the core of this album was actually recorded at this French chateau before mixing and further work moved to Germany.

Production: Co-produced by David Bowie and Tony Visconti.

Instrumentation: The track is notable for its honky-tonk style piano played by Bowie and the revolutionary drum sound created by Dennis Davis using the Eventide Harmonizer.

Release: It was released as the second single from Low on June 17, 1977.

Music Video: The video, featuring a detached Bowie against a plain white background, was his first official promotional film since the Ziggy Stardust era.
You can find more session details on the Official David Bowie Website or explore the history of the recording site at the Château d'Hérouville Archives.