Ten Unheard David Bowie Tracks from Early Career to Be Released
A compilation titled 'David Bowie: The Shel Talmy Recordings' will feature ten previously unreleased tracks from David Bowie's early days as Davie Jones. This collection represents the most comprehensive assembly of his early work and includes input from guitarist Jimmy Page and pianist Nicky Hopkins. Ahead of the full release on 18 September, the single 'I Want Your Love' was shared on Wednesday. Among the other new tracks are 'Cupid', 'Leave Her to Me', 'You Gotta Tell Her', 'Certain Woman', 'Today', 'I Live in Dreams', and 'I Do Believe I Love You'. Additionally, the compilation includes 'You've Got A Habit Of Leaving' and 'Baby Loves That Way'. Bowie was signed by producer Shel Talmy in December 1964.
Key facts
- Ten unreleased David Bowie tracks from his early career as Davie Jones will be released.
- The compilation is titled 'David Bowie: The Shel Talmy Recordings'.
- Contributors include Jimmy Page and Nicky Hopkins.
- Single 'I Want Your Love' was uploaded to streaming services on Wednesday.
- Full collection releases on 18 September.
- Other unheard songs: 'Cupid', 'Leave Her to Me', 'You Gotta Tell Her', 'Certain Woman', 'Today', 'I Live in Dreams', 'I Do Believe I Love You'.
- Previously available singles: 'Can't Help Thinking About Me' and 'Do Anything You Say'.
- Producer Shel Talmy died in 2024.
- Bowie and Talmy met on Denmark Street, London.
- Bowie changed his name to avoid confusion with Davy Jones of The Monkees.
Entities
Artists
- David Bowie
- Davie Jones
- Jimmy Page
- Nicky Hopkins
- Shel Talmy
- Alec Palao
- Davy Jones
Institutions
- Led Zeppelin
- The Beatles
- The Who
- The Rolling Stones
- The Kinks
- The Monkees
- Davie Jones & The Lower Third
- Manish Boys
Locations
- London
- Denmark Street
- United Kingdom