The original manuscript of the lyrics to David Bowie’s hit Starman is going up for auction with a starting price of £30,000. The auction house “Omega Auctions” said that the sheet of lyrics, which contains corrections and edits by Bowie himself, is for sale from a person who purchased it during the 1980s, when the singer was still alive.
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“David Bowie remains one of the most influential artists of all time whose impact on the world of music is still being explored,” said a representative of the auction house. “The most exciting items for our collectors are those that allow them to glimpse into the personalities of the stars. It is a privilege to see and sell the handwritten lyrics of a song that many consider a work of genius.