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David Bowie's Most Popular Songs Ranking [2025]
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's Popular Songs Ranking [2025] (1–10)
Ziggy StardustDavid Bowie1rank/position
This is an emblematic work from English artist David Bowie’s landmark album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, released in June 1972.
The song lies at the heart of the story depicting the glory and downfall of a rock star from outer space.
You can almost picture the alien protagonist leading his band and furiously thrashing his guitar.
Listeners are instantly captivated by his overwhelming charisma and the allure that hints at a ruinous, destructive edge.
The famous anecdote of Bowie himself announcing the end of the character at a July 1973 concert is well known.
Why not give it a listen when you want to experience a powerful individuality that shatters conventional boundaries?
Let’s DanceDavid Bowie2rank/position
David Bowie, the world-renowned British artist who constantly kept an eye on the times and changed his musical style like a chameleon.
The work that made his name echo around the globe was released in March 1983 at the height of the disco boom, with funk maestro Nile Rodgers brought on as producer, resulting in an irresistibly groovy dance tune.
Yet beneath the surface lies depth as well—through the image of “wearing red shoes and dancing the blues,” it hints at people who conceal sorrow and feign joy.
The fact that he enlisted the then-unknown Stevie Ray Vaughan also speaks volumes about Bowie’s extraordinary eye for talent.
It’s a perfect track for a night when you want to dance till dawn at a party.
Space OddityDavid Bowie3rank/position
A classic by David Bowie that gained popularity as a star-themed song.
Its lyrics, depicting the story of astronaut Major Tom, and its distinctive melody leave a strong impression.
Released in July 1969, just before the Apollo 11 moon landing, it attracted significant attention.
It was even played during the BBC’s coverage of the landing, making it a track that symbolizes the space boom of the era.
It’s recommended not only for those interested in space and science and technology, but also for listeners who can relate to themes of loneliness and alienation.
ChangesDavid Bowie4rank/position
In the lyrics, it’s a song notable for the phrase “tracing the path and finding it.” It’s very well-known and extremely catchy, so you could say these lyrics are suitable for an entrance ceremony! It might also work well to play the song as the students enter.
Incidentally, when David Bowie was writing this song, there were changes in his personal life.
His wife, Angela, was pregnant, and Bowie seemed to be looking forward to having his own child and becoming a father…
StarmanDavid Bowie5rank/position
“Starman,” a timeless classic that remains unshakably popular in the long career of rock musician David Bowie, who passed away in 2016.
Released in 1972 as the lead single from his fifth studio album, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, the song depicts a scene in which the album’s protagonist, the rock star Ziggy Stardust, sends a message over the radio to the youth of Earth that they will be saved by an extraterrestrial being known as the Starman.
Its soaring melody in the latter half still gives listeners a refreshing sense of wonder today!
HeroesDavid Bowie6rank/position
Set against the backdrop of Cold War Berlin, this is David Bowie’s classic that sings of love and hope.
Featured on the 1977 album “Heroes,” the song continues to resonate across generations.
Its powerful message—“We can be heroes, just for one day”—gives us courage.
Bowie’s distinctive vocals blend perfectly with the innovative sounds crafted by Brian Eno and Robert Fripp.
When you hit a big wall in life, listening to this track will surely give you the strength to overcome it.
Let’s face forward and take that step together!
Ashes To AshesDavid Bowie7rank/position
David Bowie passed away in 2016, but he had a long career as a musician and was involved in a wide range of genres along the way.
He may have consistently led the music world at the forefront of genres.
The first synthesizer sounds are simple, but David’s distinctive singing style is so stylish, isn’t it?