David Bowie wrote his hit 'Moonage Daydream' for a fashion designer, an early muse who shaped his aesthetic and artistry.

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.

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 ...

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.

Bowie scattered personas like glitter, from 1960s folkie to bisexual glam-rocker. Filmmaker Brett Morgen taps into those reinventions while touching on such themes as gender fluidity and spirituality.

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 ...