David Bowie - Ashes To Ashes

Year Released: 1980 (single from the album "Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps)")
Genre: Art Rock, New Wave, Synth-Pop
Description: "Ashes To Ashes" is a hugely significant single from David Bowie's "Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps)" album. It revisits the character of Major Tom from "Space Oddity," offering a darker, more cynical perspective. The song features a distinctive, almost childlike synth motif, a driving beat, and Bowie's complex, multi-layered vocals. The accompanying music video was groundbreaking, making it a cultural phenomenon and a pivotal track in Bowie's ever-evolving career.