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David Bowie: hear a version of Holy Holy unavailable since 1971

David Bowie … Colourful character.
David Bowie … Colourful character. Photograph: Justin de Villeneuve/Getty Images

Last week, David Bowie announced the release of Five Years 1969-1973, the first in a series of career-spanning box sets. For fans, the highlight of the set will be Re:Call 1, a two-disc compilation of rarities. And we have one of those rarities available here, for your listening pleasure. This version of Holy Holy was originally released as single in January 1971, and has been unavailable since then. It was recorded with the members of Blue Mink in November 1970, after The Man Who Sold the World sessions had finished. A new, faster version of the song was recorded in 1971, but remained unreleased until appearing as the B-side of Diamond Dogs in 1974. This version, however, has not appeared on any Bowie release since its original appearance. Have a listen and let us know what you think.

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