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.

At the height of his fame as Ziggy Stardust, Bowie recorded " Pin Ups," an all-covers record from 1973, featuring songs originally recorded by the Kinks, the Yardbirds, Pink Floyd and The Who.

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.

Nine Inch Nails covered David Bowie's 'I'm Afraid of Americans' and 'Fashion' during their tour opener on April 28, 2022, in Raleigh, N.C.

Three songs that people will be listening to and singing along with for decades—if not millennia—to come. [RELATED: 4 Mega Hit Songs You Didn’t Know David Bowie Wrote Solo] ...

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.

2. “ (David Bowie I Love You) Since I Was Six” by Brian Jonestown Massacre This entry is on the more direct side of songs that were clearly inspired by David Bowie.