David Bowie: 9 of his most iconic songs

In honour of Bowie's birthday

Many people have been delving into the extensive back catalogue of David Bowie today, in tribute to what would be the artist's 72nd birthday. The late performer had such a wide-ranging, eclectic, and hugely influential career.

Having released his 25th and final album 'Blackstar' in 2016, there are an incredible number of tracks to choose from, making it a difficult task to narrow the best ones down. Nevertheless, below are 9 of the legendary musician's most iconic songs from the incredible journey of his decades-long career.

R.I.P.

9. 'Let's Dance' - from 'Let's Dance' (1983)

8. 'Rebel Rebel' – from 'Diamond Dogs' (1974)

7. 'Ashes to Ashes' – from 'Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)' (1980)

6. 'Changes' – from 'Hunky Dory' (1971)

5. 'Space Oddity' – from 'David Bowie' (1969)

4. 'Sound and Vision' – from 'Low' (1977)

3. 'Starman' – from 'The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars' (1972)

2. 'Life on Mars?' – from 'Hunky Dory' (1971)

1. 'Heroes' – from 'Heroes' (1977)