The Shel Talmy Recordings 180g Red Vinyl LP

We rarely stop to consider that we are often living in the very future we once longed for, hoped for, or dreamed of; yet, we seldom—if ever—fully appreciate the journey that brought us here. *The Shel Talmy Recordings* is more than just a compilation; it offers a chance to witness the starting point of the transformation from Davey Jones into David Bowie.

I often listen to Bowie at home or while driving (I live in the northern suburbs of Buenos Aires, Argentina), and a thought crosses my mind: did Bowie ever dream that his music would reach such unimaginable corners of the world?

I feel the same way when listening to songs like "Baby Loves That Way" or "You've Got a Habit of Leaving"—marveling at how that man evolved to give us incredible tracks like "Strangers When We Meet," "Untitled No. 1," or my personal favorite, "Slow Burn."

*The Shel Talmy Recordings* serves as a nostalgic reminder of a star who is no longer with us, yet who—year after year—sends us a memento to rekindle the nostalgia for moments of happiness.

I'll admit, I like early David Bowie, even the '67 Deram collection, but I was shocked by how good this Shel Talmy Recordings album is. Bowie's chord changes still make my head spin, and his voice on these songs is something to behold. He'd have given Tom Jones a run for his money as a blue-eyed soul man, and he was still in his teens.

It's on red vinyl, not too much money, and it's really good. Just buy it.