Tracklist
Side A – Sorrow = Tristeza – 2:53
Arranged By – D. Bowie, Mick Ronson
Written-By – Feldman, Goldstein, Gottehrer
Side B – Lady Grinning Soul = Dama Alma Sonriente – 3:51
Written-By – David Bowie
Description
Re-Released: 1973
Media & Sleeve Condition
Media: Near Mint (NM)
Sleeve: Near Mint (NM)
Ring wear: No
All seams perfect: Yes
Picture sleeve near mint: Yes
Creases/folds: No
Stamps or writing: No
Companies, etc.
Record Company – RCA, S.A.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – RCA Records
Pressed By – COFASA
Printed By – Gráficas Martín
Published By – Pepamar Music
Published By – Mainman
Credits
Design [Original] – Ponce De León
Producer – D. Bowie, Ken Scott
Production credits
Producers: Ken Scott, David Bowie
Musicians
David Bowie: vocals, guitar, saxophone on "Sorrow"
Mick Ronson: guitar and string arrangement on "Sorrow"
Trevor Bolder: bass on "Sorrow"
Mike Garson: piano on "Sorrow"
Aynsley Dunbar: drums on "Sorrow"
Key Details
Album: It is the only single released from the covers album Pin Ups (1973).
Musicians: The recording features Mick Ronson on guitar and piano, Trevor Bolder on bass, and Aynsley Dunbar on drums. This session marked one of the final collaborations with members of the Spiders from Mars.
Instrumentation: The track is famous for its lush string arrangement by Mick Ronson and the prominent woodwind section, featuring Bowie himself on alto saxophone.
Production: The track was co-produced by David Bowie and Ken Scott.
Release: The single was released on September 28, 1973. It was a major commercial success, staying in the UK charts for 15 weeks and peaking at number 3.
Origin: Originally a hit for The Merseys in 1966, Bowie’s version became the definitive interpretation for many fans.






