Named after the opening track from the rocker’s third album, “The Man Who Sold The World”, the 2CD set – which delivers 21 unreleased tracks – features a mix of non-album singles, a BBC In Concert l session, music for a TV play and remixes by producer Tony Visconti.
Bowie was joined by The Hype – aka The Tony Visconti Trio – for performances on the BBC session with John Peel and the Sounds Of The 70s broadcast while promoting his latest studio record.
The singer’s early performance as an actor saw him featured as a mime in the 1967 theatrical production of “Pierrot In Turquoise”; he reprised the role for the 1970 BBC television film version, entitled “The Looking Glass Murders”, from which five songs are included in the new package.
Encompassing Bowie’s 1970 period, “The Width Of A Circle” serves as a companion to the 2020 re-release of “The Man Who Sold The World”, which restored the album’s intended title, “Metrobolist.” David Bowie
“The Width Of A Circle”
Release date: May 28
CD 1
THE SUNDAY SHOW INTRODUCED BY JOHN PEEL
Performed by David Bowie and The Tony Visconti Trio (a.k.a. The Hype)
Recorded on February 5, 1970 and broadcast on February 8, 1970
01. “Amsterdam” *
02. “God Knows I’m Good” *
03. “Buzz The Fuzz”
04. “Karma Man”
05. “London Bye, Ta-Ta”
06. “An Occasional Dream”
07. “The Width Of A Circle” *
08. “Janine
09. “Wild Eyed Boy From Freecloud”
10. “Unwashed And Somewhat Slightly Dazed” *
11. “Fill Your Heart”
12. “The Prettiest Star”
13. “Cygnet Committee” *
14. “Memory Of A Free Festival” *
CD 2
THE LOOKING GLASS MURDERS AKA PIERROT IN TURQUOISE
1. “When I Live My Dream”
2. “Columbine”
3. “The Mirror”
4. “Threepenny Pierrot”
5. “When I Live My Dream” (Reprise)
SINGLES
1. “The Prettiest Star” (Alternative Mix)
2. “London Bye, Ta-Ta” *
3. “London Bye, Ta-Ta” (1970 Stereo Mix)*
4. “Memory Of A Free Festival” (Single Version Part 1)*
5. “Memory Of A Free Festival” (Single Version Part 2)*
6. “Holy Holy” *
SOUNDS OF THE 70’S: ANDY FERRIS SHOW
Performed by David Bowie and The Hype
Recorded on March 25, 1970 and broadcast on the April 6, 1970
1. “Waiting For The Man”
2. “The Width Of A Circle”
3. “The Wild Eyed Boy From Freecloud” *
4. “The Supermen (Bowie At The Beeb vinyl only)” *
2020 MIXES
1. “The Prettiest Star” (2020 Mix)
2. “London Bye, Ta-Ta” (2020 Mix)
3. “Memory Of A Free Festival” (Single Version - 2020 Mix)
4. “All The Madmen” (Single Edit 2020 Mix)
5. “Holy Holy” (2020 Mix)
(*denotes previously released)
See also:
David Bowie streams Changes from rare 1999 New York club performance
David Bowie wraps up live series with rare 1999 New York club gig
David Bowie continues live series with 1999 Paris release
David Bowie streams Fashion from 1997 Phoenix Festival live package
Search David Bowie at hennemusic
