Bombers (David Bowie song)

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Bombers is a song written by David Bowie. It was recorded in 1970 and intended for the album Hunky Dory, but was replaced by "Fill Your Heart". The song was recorded at the same sessions as "Conversation Piece".

It was also released on an ultra rare promo single by RCA in the US in November 1971, backed by a remixed version of "Eight Line Poem" that can only be found on this single.

Contents 1 Track listing 2 Production credits 3 Live versions 4 Cover versions

[edit] Track listing

1. "Bombers" (Bowie)
2. "Eight Line Poem” (Bowie)

[edit] Production credits

• Producer:
  • Ken Scott

• Musicians:
  • David Bowie: vocals, guitar
  • Mick Ronson: guitar
  • Trevor Bolder: bass
  • Mick Woodmansey: drums
  • Rick Wakeman: piano

[edit] Live versions

• Bowie played the song at the BBC show "In Concert: John Peel" on June 3rd, 1971. This was broadcast on June 20th, 1971 and in 2000 released on the album Bowie at the Beeb.

[edit] Cover versions

• Nilsson - "Nilsson"