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The Man Who Sold The World

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This song appears on David Bowie's third studio album under the same name. It was created by producer Tony Visconti and recorded at two London studios in May 1970 during the final stages of the album's production. Bowie completed his vocal performance on the last day of the mixing process, which aligned with his somewhat indifferent approach to the recording sessions. The composition features a distinctive circular guitar pattern and blends psychedelic and hard rock elements, with Bowie's vocals processed with a phasing effect that listeners have found atmospheric.

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ProducerTony Visconti