The Shel Talmy Recordings

by David Bowie

The Shel Talmy Recordings cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 18 September 2026
  • Label: Parlophone
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 57:10
  • Community rating: 3.3/5 from 1 rating

Album Notes & Community Reviews

This compilation captures the formative 1965 sessions of a young David Bowie working alongside legendary producer Shel Talmy. The collection gathers twenty-two tracks, showcasing his early evolution with backing bands The Manish Boys and The Lower Third while offering a rare glimpse into his blues-rock beginnings.

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Tracklist

  1. You've Got a Habit of Leaving (2:34)
  2. I Want Your Love (2:35)
  3. Cupid (3:08)
  4. I Pity the Fool (2:15)
  5. Baby Loves That Way (3:03)
  6. Keep Up With The Jones - Instrumental (2:05)
  7. Leave Her To Me (2:51)
  8. I鈥檒l Follow You (2:01)
  9. You Gotta Tell Her (2:40)
  10. Take My Tip (2:16)
  11. Certain Woman (3:34)
  12. Glad I鈥檝e Got Nobody (2:32)
  13. Today - Demo (2:29)
  14. I Want My Baby Back (2:41)
  15. I Live In Dreams - Demo (2:58)
  16. Bars Of The County Jail (2:09)
  17. That鈥檚 Where My Heart Is (2:43)
  18. I Do Believe I Love You - Demo (2:13)
  19. You've Got a Habit of Leaving (2:35)
  20. I Pity the Fool (2:15)
  21. Baby Loves That Way - Alternative Vocal (3:06)
  22. Take My Tip (2:17)

Credits

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