David Bowie And The Lower Third – Can’t Help Thinking About Me – I Dig Everytinh (1973 Spain) estimated value € 90,00

"Can't Help Thinking About Me" is a song written by the English musician David Bowie and recorded with his band the Lower Third. Released as a single by Pye Records on 14 January 1966, it was the first one issued under the "David Bowie" name after previously performing as Davy Jones or Davie Jones. The recording was produced by Tony Hatch, who also contributed piano. The session took place on 10 December 1965 at Marble Arch Studios in London. A rewrite of Bowie's "The London Boys", the song concerns a boy found guilty of an act that decides to leave town to start anew. It is noted by biographers as showcasing Bowie's growth as a songwriter, displaying themes he would utilise in his later work. Musically, the song explores the contemporary mod sound of the Who and the Kinks.

Track listing

Side A – Can't Help Thinking About Me – 2:43

Side B – I Dig Everything – 2:42

Description

Media & SleeveCondition

Media Condition: Very Good Plus plus (VG++)
Sleeve Condition: Very Good Plus Plus (VG++)
Ring wear: No
All three seams looking perfect: Yes
Picture sleeve looks near mint: Yes
Creases or folds: No
Stamps or writing: No

 

 

Key Details
Career Milestone: This was the first single released after the artist changed his professional name from Davie Jones to David Bowie to avoid confusion with Davy Jones of The Monkees.

Musicians: Performed with his band The Lower Third, featuring Denis "Tea-Cup" Taylor (guitar), Graham "Death" Rivens (bass), and Phil Lancaster (drums).

Production: The session was produced by Tony Hatch, who was a prominent producer and songwriter for Pye Records (famous for Petula Clark's "Downtown").

Songwriting: The lyrics are considered some of Bowie's first autobiographical writings, detailing a young man leaving home and his own internal reflections.

Release: The single was released on January 14, 1966, on the Pye label.

Legacy: Bowie famously rediscovered and re-recorded the song in 2000 for the unreleased Toy album (eventually released in 2021/2022)