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David Bowie's Popular Song Rankings [2026]

David Bowie is a legendary artist essential not only to 20th-century British music, but also to the history of ideas.

This time, we’ve selected some of his popular songs, in remembrance of his passing in 2016.

You’ll see just how diverse his musical style was.

David Bowie Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (21–30)

Fame ’90David Bowie21rank/position

David Bowie – Fame 90 (Official Video)
Fame '90David Bowie

A collaboration with John Lennon.

My friend said they went to the David Bowie exhibition, and it seems it was a huge success.

The prodigy of glam rock, who had a profound influence on sexual expression, fashion, and the arts and culture.

With scat vocals and echoes shifting from high to low tones, it’s a track you can enjoy more with every listen.

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LazarusDavid Bowie22rank/position

David Bowie – Lazarus (Official Video) [HD]
LazarusDavid Bowie

David Bowie is one of the greatest artists from the United Kingdom, and he’s extremely popular in Japan as well.

Known for art rock and experimental rock, his musical style varies from song to song.

His darker tracks are highly acclaimed; among his many songs, Lazarus in particular is enveloped in a distinctly somber atmosphere.

It’s also packed with coolness, so be sure to check it out.

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Oh You Pretty ThingsDavid Bowie23rank/position

David Bowie – Oh You Pretty Things
Oh You Pretty ThingsDavid Bowie

Written by David Bowie in 1971, the song is included on the album Hunky Dory.

Beginning with a simple piano style, it is thought to have been inspired by the occultist Aleister Crowley, the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, and the novel The Coming Race.

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QuicksandDavid Bowie24rank/position

“Quicksand” is included on the glam rock-era album “Hunky Dory.” It’s a track that conveys a sense of transience and powerlessness, revealing Bowie’s introspective side.

There’s also a demo version of “Quicksand” recorded with just an acoustic guitar, which fans often praise as “more moving than the official version.”

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Sound and Vision (Sonjay Prabhakar remix)David Bowie25rank/position

David Bowie – Sound and Vision (Sonjay Prabhakar remix) 2013
Sound and Vision (Sonjay Prabhakar remix)David Bowie

An art rock track released in 1977 by David Bowie.

This remix version was used in the 2013 Sony Xperia Z commercial “Sound, Vision, Colour and Detail,” which features India’s colorful festivals.

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