David Bowie: Rainbow Theatre, London
Chris Welch, Melody Maker, 26 August 1972
MUSIC FROM A Clockwork Orange heralded the spectacular performance staged by David Bowie at London's Rainbow Theatre on Sunday night. "At least it makes a change from 2001 was one ruffianly comment noted as the stardust began to fall.
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