A new audio clip unearthed by The Talkhouse captures one of the only times Bowie was an actual musical chameleon. In a 1985 recording session for the Absolute Beginners soundtrack, the audio engineer caught Bowie screwing around and imitating a bunch of iconic singers. In the recording, which producer Mark Saunders released after Bowie's death, the rock icon impersonates Bruce Springsteen, Iggy Pop, Tom Waits, Lou Reed, Anthony Newley, and a handful of others. It shows hints of Bowie's own influences and the versatility of his voice.
New Audio of David Bowie Impersonating Iconic Singers Reminds Us How Funny He Was He does Bruce Springsteen, Iggy Pop, Tom Waits, Lou Reed, and more.