David Bowie is transformation incarnate. He’s been a starman, an alligator, thin white duke, goblin king, a lad insane, a piece of teenage wildlife, a broken man, and most recently a Blackstar ...

David Bowie was born on Jan. 8, 1947. He passed away on Jan. 10, 2016. Here are 12 songs that capture his legacy and impact. There never will be another person quite like David Bowie.

The song became a hit, reaching No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song showcased Bowie’s ability to blend genres, incorporating funk, soul, and rock influences into the groundbreaking tune.

4. “An Occasional Dream” Another one of David Bowie’s love songs about Farthingale, “An Occasional Dream” is a standout track on Bowie’s self-titled record from 1969.

Several of this year’s Academy Award-nominee possibilities for best picture have something in common: They’ve used David Bowie’s music to illustrate pertinent script points, heighten a scene ...