Space Oddity

About

First released as a 7-inch single before becoming the opening track on David Bowie's second studio album, it is one of Bowie's signature songs. It tells the story of fictional astronaut Major Tom.

Trivia

The song is one of four included in The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll. The Major Tom character reappeared in his songs "Ashes to Ashes" and "Hallo Spaceboy."