To celebrate 50th anniversary of 'Space Oddity,' Barbie as David Bowie is released

David Bowie Barbie doll released to celebrate 'Space Oddity' 50th anniversary.

Thursday marks the 50th anniversary of the release of David Bowie's classic song"Space Oddity," which hit stores nine days before the historic moon landing."Musician Artist Icon Introducing #Barbie as #DavidBowie 👩‍🎤, the pioneer of sound and vision whose music continues to show the world how to reach for the stars!"the toy maker tweeted.

"With a career spanning over five decades, David Bowie was at the vanguard of contemporary culture as a musician, artist, and icon," it continues."He was, and remains to be, a unique presence in contemporary culture. Dressed as Bowie’s fantastic sci-fi alter ego, Ziggy Stardust, in the iconic metallic ‘space suit,’ this collectible Barbie doll honors the cultural legacy of the musical genius who redefined rock and roll.

One disc boasts the original mono single edit of the tune and its B-side,"Wild Eyed Boy from Freecloud." The other single features new Visconti remixes of both tracks. The new"Space Oddity" remix will also be released Friday as a digital single and via streaming services.

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