Madman (Bolan/Bowie/Harley): available only as rehearsals with Marc Bolan, for the appearance on his Marc Show (in which it was never performed). Several takes are released in bad quality on Sleeping Next To You (Funny Tunes M 5616). In 1995, the very limited edition Marc Bolan With David Bowie And Other Friends (Bolan Collectors Series MBCS102) CD appeared, with all takes of 'Madman' and 'Sleeping Next To You' in very good sound quality.
Maggie's Farm (Dylan): released as a Tin Machine live single (EMI MT 73), recorded in Paris, La Cigale, 25-06-89. This was an edited version (4'32"), the full length version (5'27") appearing on the Westwood One promo 2LP, unofficially re-released on Paris Live At La Cigale (YOU J-001). On the 12" (EMI 12 MT 73), 'Maggie's Farm' is not faded and forms an entity with 'I Can't Read'. Other live versions of this song are found on several 1989 Tin Machine bootlegs. A recording from Amsterdam, Paradiso, 24-05-89 (as featured on a Japanese TV special; released on Essential Equipment (M9189)) has frequently served as a video clip.
Magic Dance (Bowie): from the Labyrinth soundtrack; a different mix is used for the film itself. In the US, Spain, Italy and several other territories, a Dance Mix and Dub Version were released on 12" only (EMI V-19217). An edit (4'08" vs. 5'13") of the album version appeared exclusively on an Australian promo 7" (EMI RPS 20). Surprisingly, in 2002 a 4'00" edit of the Dance Mix turned up as Single Version on the New Zealand edition of Best Of Bowie. This mix, together with a second 4'41" edit of the Dance Mix plus the two 12" versions in 2007 were released as the Magic Dance EP on iTunes. The two edits were labelled Single Version and 7" Version respectively, which is confusing—neither has ever appeared on single and the edit that did for now remains unreleased in any but its original form! Finally, Club Bowie features the Danny S Magic Party Remix, which was labeled Danny S Cut N Paste Remix on an early promo CDR. Available on white-label 12" only is the Danny S Magic Dust Dub.
Maid Of Bond Street (Bowie): from the 1967 David Bowie. See Early Works section.
Man In The Middle (Bowie): released under the name of Arnold Corns as B-side of 'Hang On To Yourself'' (B&C CB 189). 'Man In The Middle' was re-released several times on bootleg singles, before appearing on a semilegal Danish 12" (Krazy Kat Past 2) in 1985. Released on CD on the MissingLinksOneZiggy (Icon One) bootleg and in several variations on Freddi & The Dreamer - The Arnold Corns Sessions (Switch On! 99-04).
Man Who Sold The World, The (Bowie): from the album with the same name, also released as B-side of both the 1972 US 'Space Oddity' (RCA 74-0876) and 1973 'Life On Mars' (RCA 2316) singles. A 1995 re-recording was released as Live Version on the 'Strangers When We Meet' CD-single (RCA/BMG 74321 32940 2). This remake was included on the 2003 US reissue of Best Of Bowie as Brian Eno "Live" Mix. Lulu's version, released as a single in 1974 (Polydor 2001490; backed by 'Watch That Man', another Bowie composition), could almost be considered a Bowie single, as it was Bowie's song, band, production and arrangements that were involved. Played live on Saturday Night Live (15-12-79) (released on a/o Naked And Wired (GEMA BOW 005)), on the Outside and Earthling tours, the few shows done in 2000, and again on the Reality tour. The version Bowie performed for the BBC on 27-06-00 is officially released on BBC Radio Theatre, London, June 27, 2000, the bonus disc given away with early copies of Bowie At The Beeb. A live version from the Reality tour appeared on the A Reality Tour DVD.
Mask, The (Bowie): this piece of mime was transmitted on BBC radio in 1969 and circulated on cassette, until it was officially released in the Love You Till Tuesday video (but omitted from its soundtrack).
Memory Of A Free Festival (Bowie): from the 1969 Philips David Bowie. An electric version of the song was released in two parts (3'59" and 3'31") on a 1970 single (Mercury 6052 026), re-released on the Rykodisc/EMI reissue of Space Oddity. With this song, Bowie closed his performance for the 1970 The Sunday Show (included on Bowie At The Beeb). Played in a medley on a limited number of gigs of the 1973 UK tour (Heaven Or Maybe Hell (Artie Fartie CD 001)); a performance of this song by the Mike Garson Band opened concerts of the 1974 Soul Tour (Infected With Soul Love (Savage Hippo SH 112)).
Miracle Goodnight (Bowie): released as the third single from Black Tie White Noise (Arista/BMG 74321 16226 7). In advance of the album, Excerpts 1993 (Arista/BMG DB 001) with a 2'13" excerpt of 'Miracle Goodnight' was issued. The CD-single (Arista/BMG 74321 16226 2) contains the 12" 2 Chord Philly Mix and Maserati Blunted Dub, while the vinyl counterpart (Arista/BMG 74321 16226 1) additionally features the Blunted 2, Make Believe Mix and Dance Dub. The Make Believe Mix was reissued in 2003 on the Limited Edition 2CD+DVD of Black Tie White Noise. The 4'09" video clip is released on the Black Tie White Noise video and the Best Of Bowie DVD; the latter also includes a 4'29" remix as an 'easter egg'.
Mirror, The (Bowie): as obscure as 'Columbine' and released on the same sources.
Miss Peculiar : alternate title for 'How Lucky You Are'.
Mit Mir In Deinem Traum (Bowie/Busch): 'When I Live My Dream', partly sung in German. Released on the TV Rebell (NICO SDRM 671288) CD.
Modern Love (Bowie): released in an edited version (3'59" vs. 4'48") as the third single from Let's Dance (EMI EA 158), with a live version, from Montreal, Forum on 13-07-83, on the B-side. A slightly different edit later appeared on ChangesBowie and Singles Collection, but the original single version was used for Best Of Bowie. The live B-side was not released on CD until the 2003 reissue of Sound + Vision. 'Modern Love' has also been played live at Live Aid, in 1987 (it closes Glass Spider), 1990 and again on the 2003/04 Reality tour. In 1987, the music of 'Modern Love' (with altered lyrics) was used for a Pepsi Commercial featuring Bowie and Tina Turner. The 3'41" video clip is released on Video EP, The Video Collection and the Best Of Bowie DVD.
Moon Of Alabama: alternate title for 'Alabama Song'.
Moonage Daydream (Bowie): in 1971, Arnold Corns (read: Bowie cs.) released the original version of this song on a nowadays rare single (B&C CB 149). This was re-released in 1986 on the The Great Glam Rock Explosion! (BIFF! 3) compilation and ultimately on the Rykodisc version of The Man Who Sold The World (but without the "Whenever you're ready" intro). Freddi & The Dreamer (Switch On! 99-04) claims to contain a second Arnold Corns version, which might be faked. The more familiar version of course is found on The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars. This version has been released on single only on the 1972 US 'Space Oddity' promo EP (RCA EP-45-103). The bonus disc of the Ziggy Stardust 30th Anniversary 2CD Edition contains a slightly longer (4'47" vs 4'37") New Mix. Played live on the BBC in 1972 (Bowie At The Beeb) and on tour in 1972, 1973, 1974, 1995/96, 1997/98 and 2002. Live performances are captured on Santa Monica '72, Ziggy Stardust - The Motion Picture, David Live and the 'Hallo Spaceboy' CD-single (Birmingham, National Exhibition Centre, 13-12-95; RCA/BMG 74321 35384 2).
Moss Garden (Bowie/Eno): an instrumental from "Heroes".
Motel, The (Bowie): from the 1. Outside CD. On the vinyl counterpart, this track is edited from 6'49" to 5'03". Played live on the Outside tour, the first few gigs of the Earthling tour and quite regularly on the Reality tour. A live version recorded in Amsterdam, Paradiso, 10-06-97 has been released on liveandwell.com, whereas a performance from Dublin (The Point, 22/23-11-03) appeared on the A Reality Tour DVD.
Mother (Lennon): recorded in 1998 for a John Lennon tribute. This album was intended to be released in 2000 but was shelved and subsequently Bowie version remained unreleased. However, in 2006 a complete version featured in a YuppiePunk | Aperture Music podcast.
Move On (Bowie): from Lodger. B-side of the 'Ashes To Ashes' single (RCA BOW 6).
My Death (Brel/Shuman): often found on the set list of Ziggy concerts. Live versions can be found on the official albums RarestOneBowie (New York, Carnegie Hall, 28-09-72), Santa Monica '72, Ziggy Stardust - The Motion Picture and on the bootlegs Starman Over The Rainbow (Savage Hippo SH 118; London, Rainbow Theatre, 19-08-72), Absolutely Rare (no label; Boston, Music Hall, 01-10-72) and The All American Bowie (Trade Mark Of Quality TMQ 71074; Long Beach, Long Beach Arena, 01-03-73). In 1995, after 22 years, Bowie reintroduced the song to the set of the Outside tour (released on a/o My Death (SUMO 01), Open The Dog (Moonraker 033/34) and in a more jazzy version on Adventures In Cyberspace (Dancing Horse DH-020)) and also played it on American concerts of the Earthling tour.
Mysteries, The (Bowie): a lengthy instrumental from the The Buddha Of Suburbia soundtrack.
Myth, The (Moroder): a semi-instrumental (Bowie only hums) from the Cat People soundtrack.
Nathan Adler (Bowie/Eno/Gabrels/Garson/Kizilcay/Campbell): two versions of this spoken intermezzo (1'00" and 0'28") appear on 1. Outside. Alternate and additional segues are found on the 1. Outside outtakes CD.
Nature Boy (Ahbez): Bowie's version of 'Nature Boy' bookends the Moulin Rouge soundtrack. The closing version is a cooperation with Massive Attack.
Needles On The Beach (Gabrels): this Tin Machine instrumental, recorded during the sessions for the second album, appeared exclusively on the Beyond The Beach compilation. A longer version with cold ending is found among the Tin Machine II outtakes.
Neighborhood Threat (Bowie/Pop): from Tonight.
Neuköln (Bowie/Eno): an instrumental from "Heroes".
Never Get Old (Bowie): half a minute of this song appeared in a Vittel TV commercial long before Reality was released. Released in edited form (3'40" vs 4'24") on promo CD-single (Columbia SAMPCS 13495 1) and as a downloadable single (together with 'Waterloo Sunset'). Live versions appear on the bonus DVD of the tour edition of Reality and the A Reality Tour DVD.
Never Let Me Down (Bowie/Alomar): released as the third single from the album with the same name (EMI EA 239). On 12" (EMI 12 EA 239), an Extended Dance Remix, Dub and Acapella were released. The US 12" (EMI V-19255) and promo CD-single (EMI DPRO 31352) additionally contained a 7" Remix Edit and an Instrumental. These were later also issued on a Japanese CD-single (EMI CP20-5520). The following mixes are available:
In 2007, the Extended Dance Mix and Dub/Acapella Mix were released as part of the Never Let Me Down EP. The 4'51" video clip of this song is featured on The Video Collection and the Best Of Bowie DVD. Played live on the Glass Spider tour and released on Glass Spider.
New Angels Of Promise (Bowie/Gabrels): opening music of the game Omikron: The Nomad Soul. The song later appeared in a different, much longer version (4'37" vs. 2'23") on hours... In the album version, the line referring to 'Omikron, you didn't feel us coming' was changed to 'Suspicious minds, you didn't feel us coming', although the lyrics in the booklet still refer to 'Omikron'. Interestingly,'Suspicious minds...' is also used in the Omikron: The Nomad Soul Version appearing on the 2004 Limited 2CD Edition of hours..., which is musically similar to the Omikron version but runs 4'38" like the album version.
New Career In A New Town, A (Bowie): from Low. B-side of 'Sound And Vision' (RCA PB 0905). Never played live until the 2002 Heathen tour; also featured on the 2003/04 Reality tour.
New Killer Star (Bowie): the first single released from Reality, on DVD only (ISO/Columbia COL 674275 9), except in Italy (ISO/Columbia COL 674275 1) and Canada (ISO/Columbia 38K 3445). The Video Version on the DVD-single is edited compared to the album version (3'45" vs 4'39"), as is the Radio Edit available on the Canadian CD-single. A one minute excerpt of an alternate version of the video, featuring an animated Bowie, was made available on the Blink TV web site for a limited period. Interestingly, it featured a different version of 'New Killer Star' (in which Bowie sings 'Oh my beautiful baby' rather than 'Oh my nuclear baby'), presumably a demo. Opener on early dates of the Reality tour; included in live format on the tour edition of Reality and on the A Reality Tour DVD. A third live version, recorded for Sessions@AOL on 23-09-03, was released exclusively through the iTunes Music Store.
New York's In Love (Bowie): the Never Let Me Down LP contained a shorter version (3'56") than the CD (4'32"). The first was reissued in digital form as part of the 'vinyl edition' of Never Let Me Down on iTunes. Played only on the first few gigs of the Glass Spider tour (appearing on The Glass Spider Premiere (Spider Records JUP 87)).
1917 (Bowie/Gabrels): included on the 'Thursday's Child' CD-single (Virgin 7243 8 96265 2 0) and reissued on the 2004 Limited 2CD Edition of hours...
1984 (Bowie): from Diamond Dogs. Released twice as single in the US (in 1974 on RCA PB 10026, b/w 'Queen Bitch' and in 1984 on RCA 13769, b/w 'TVC 15'). Performed live only on the Diamond Dogs tour and included on David Live. Bowie's live performance on the Dick Cavett Show (04-12-74) is available on Dick Cavett: Rock Icons and the 2007 Special Edition of Young Americans.
1984/Dodo (Bowie): this well-known outtake (a/o ChangesThreeDavidRobertJones) was eventually released on Sound + Vision II and the 30th Anniversary 2CD Edition of Diamond Dogs. The only live performance was recorded live-in-the-studio for the "1980 Floor Show". This was released on Dollars In Drag (Amazing Kornyfone TAKRL 1935) and its many re-releases; several alternate takes are available on The Midnight Special (Switch On! SO 2002-27-1).
Nite Flights (Engels): from Black Tie White Noise. An untitled remix (by Moodswings) was released in advance of the album on a UK promo 12" (Arista HOME 1). In 2003, this mix was included as Moodswings Back To Basics Remix on the Limited Edition 2CD+DVD of Black Tie White Noise and the US reissue of Best Of Bowie. The 2003 4CD edition of Sound + Vision contains a previously unreleased Moodswings Back To Basics Remix Radio Edit. Played live on the Tonight Show (10-05-93; released on 1993 (BOW1993)) and the Outside tour.
No Control (Bowie/Eno): from 1. Outside. Three edits of an instrumental version were used for a War Child commercial in 1998.
No One Calls (Bowie/Gabrels): on the 'Thursday's Child' CD-single (Virgin 7243 8 96265 4 4). This track was offered as a bonus track if the hours... album was downloaded in Liquid Audio. In 2004, it was re-released on the Limited 2CD Edition of hours...
Noon-Lunchtime (Bowie): together with 'Early Morning' and 'Evening' forms a suite of songs in the Ernie Johnson rock opera.
Nothing To Be Desired (Bowie/Eno): released only on the US CD-single of 'The Hearts Filthy Lesson' (Virgin 7243 8 38518 2 9). Unofficially re-released on Telling Lies (Pearls Before Swine PBS 08/09) and Dancing Queen (Westwood One WWI vol. 56). A longer version, that developes into an alternate version of the 'Baby Grace Blue' segue is found on the 1. Outside outtakes CD.
Now (Bowie/Armstrong): this Tin Machine adaptation of the 1988 version of 'Look Back In Anger' was released on the Live Machination (Gotham 34620) 2LP and Now (TM 721/722) 2CD. 'Now' itself further developed into 'Outside' on the album with the same name.
Now I'm On My Way: see 'Baby It's Too Late Now'.
O Superman (Anderson): played on the 1997 Earthling tour, sung by Gail Ann Dorsey. Available only on unofficial live CDs from the Earthling tour.
Occasional Dream, An (Bowie): from the 1969 Philips David Bowie. A bedroom demo is featured on The Beckenham Oddity (Leisure Records 005).
Oh! You Pretty Things (Bowie): from Hunky Dory. Played for BBC radio and TV; see BBC Performances and the Best Of Bowie DVD. Other live versions known are from Aylesbury, Friars, 25-09-71 and, in a medley with 'The Wild Eyed Boy From Freecloud' and 'All The Young Dudes', from the 1973 UK tour (on Ziggy Stardust - The Motion Picture). This song was a hit for Peter Noone in 1971 (RAK 114). Like on Noone's 'Right On Mother' cover from the same year, Bowie plays the piano.
One Night (Bartholomew/King): performed live in Seattle, Gorge Amphitheatre, 16-08-02, the 25th anniversary of Elvis Presley's death.
One Shot (Bowie/Gabrels/H. Sales/T. Sales): released as the second Tin Machine II single (London/Victory 869 575-2) in some countries outside the UK. This single version is edited (4'02") compared to the LP version (5'11"). Five differen takes, all lacking the accelaration of the released version, have found their way to collectors. The video clip of this song remains unreleased on any compilation. A live version is featured on the Oy Vey, Baby video.
Opening Titles Including Underground (Bowie/Jones): introduces Labyrinth.
Outside (Armstrong/Bowie): title track of the follow-up CD to Black Tie White Noise. Also see 'Now'. Played on the tour of the same name and the Earthling tour (with Gail Ann Dorsey on lead vocal).
Over The Wall We Go (Bowie): released in a studio version on an EMIDISC acetate. The same version was played on Radio London and in that way appeared on the The Bowie Showboat (Marquee 1966) single. Oscar (Beuselinck) released his version of the song on the Reaction 591012 single, recently re-released on David Bowie Songbook (VSOP CD 236). Bowie appears in the prison roll-call ("no. 33425") and in the chorus.
