David Bowie Wild Is The Wind - Golden Years (1981 UK) estimated value € 10,00
Label: RCA – BOW 10
Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single
Recorded at: Cherokee Studios, Hollywood, Los Angeles, United States
Recorded date: October – November 1975
Released: 1981
Country: UK
The final song on David Bowie’s 1976 album Station To Station, “Wild Is The Wind” was originally recorded for the 1957 film of the same name by singer Johnny Mathis. Mathis’s version was nominated for an Academy Award and reached number 22 on the Billboard chart.
Tracklist
Side A – Wild Is The Wind – 5:58
Written-By – Tiomkin, Washington
Side B – Golden Years – 3:56
Written-By – David Bowie
Description
Media & Sleeve Condition
Media: Very Good Plus Plus (VG++)
Sleeve Condition: Very Good Plus Plus (VG++)
Ring wear: Light
All three seams looking perfect: Yes
Picture sleeve looks near mint: Yes
Creases or folds: No
Stamps or writing: No
Key Details
Album: It is the closing track of the landmark album Station to Station (1976).
Inspiration: Bowie was inspired to record the song after meeting Nina Simone in Los Angeles. He was a great admirer of her 1966 version and recorded it as a tribute to her.
Musicians: The track features the classic “DAM Trio” rhythm section: Carlos Alomar (guitar), George Murray (bass), and Dennis Davis (drums), along with Earl Slick on lead guitar.
Production: The track was co-produced by David Bowie and Harry Maslin. Bowie’s vocal performance is widely regarded as one of the finest of his entire career.
Release: Although the album was released in 1976, the song was not issued as a single until November 1981 to promote the compilation album ChangesTwoBowie.
Music Video: A minimalist black-and-white promotional video was filmed by David Mallet, featuring Bowie and his session musicians in a studio setting.