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David Bowie: Hear Two Previously Unreleased Tracks ‘Karma Man,’ ‘Silly Boy Blue’

David Bowie fans were treated today (October 15) with the first preview of the late icon’s upcoming album, Toy, in the form of two tracks: “Karma Man” and “Silly Boy Blue…

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David Bowie fans were treated today (October 15) with the first preview of the late icon's upcoming album, Toy, in the form of two tracks: "Karma Man" and "Silly Boy Blue (Alternative Ending Mix)."

As previously reported, Toy is a long-shelved Bowie album initially recorded 20 years ago and comprised of re-recorded versions of some of his early work from 1964-1971. Toy will be released on its own on January 7, 2022, but it will also be housed in a new box set, DAVID BOWIE 5: BRILLIANT ADVENTURE (1992 - 2001)which comes out on November 26.

As for the track previews, Rolling Stone notes, "Both 'Karma Man' and 'Silly Boy Blue' date back to the late Sixties; the former was performed by Bowie during BBC sessions, while the latter appeared on Bowie’s self-titled debut album in 1967." Both tracks can be heard below.

"Karma Man"

"Silly Boy Blue (Alternative Ending Mix)"

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Erica Banas is a news blogger who's been covering the rock/classic rock world since 2014. The coolest event she's ever covered in person was the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. (Sir Paul McCartney inducting Foo Fighters? C'mon now!) She's also well-versed in etiquette and extraordinarily nice. #TransRightsAreHumanRights