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Subject: Major Tom

Written By: Eightieschick on 3/20/2001 at 10:09 a.m.

Hello,

I have always loved the song, Major Tom. Is it based on a real person? Where can I find the story on that?


Subject: Re: Major Tom

Written By: tek2 on 3/24/2001 at 3:36 a.m.

there is another song titled "Major Tom" by Peter Schilling.. David Bowie's is titled "Space Oddity" i think..

Subject: Re: Major Tom

Written By: Tarzan Boy on 3/21/2001 at 4:18 p.m.

: Hello,

: I have always loved the song, Major Tom. Is it
: based on a real person? Where can I find the
: story on that?

I don't think it's based on a real person, but David Bowie sure seemed ticked off since he claims that song is a take on HIS Major Tom character from "Space Oddity" and "Ashes To Ashes" (Mr Bowie lost that court case). I don't know - you be the judge.

Tarzan Boy

Subject: Re: Major Tom

Written By: Eightieschick on 3/23/2001 at 10:40 a.m.

OK, thanks.

: I don't think it's based on a real person, but
: David Bowie sure seemed ticked off since he
: claims that song is a take on HIS Major Tom
: character from "Space Oddity" and
: "Ashes To Ashes" (Mr Bowie lost
: that court case). I don't know - you be the
: judge.

: Tarzan Boy