Abstract
David Bowie’s Space Oddity was released in 1969, coinciding closely with the Apollo 11 moon mission, which contributed to the song’s popularity. Still a staple of many of our Spotify playlists, the song tells the story of an astronaut named Major Tom’s journey into space and his loneliness because of the loss of communication between him and Earth. Thanks to Bowie’s soulful voice and the song’s haunting lyrics, listeners can feel the emotional loneliness of an astronaut travelling through the endless void of space. Furthermore, this song has become a cultural sign, reflecting the relationship between the marvellous imagination of humanity and the magnificent but frightening space, and the impact of the space race on society.
| Original language | English |
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| Place of Publication | https://opiniojuris.org/ |
| Publisher | Opinio Juris |
| Edition | Third Annual Symposium on Pop Culture and International Law |
| Media of output | Online |
| Publication status | Published - 2 Nov 2023 |
| Event | Third Annual Symposium on Pop Culture and International Law - Duration: 30 Oct 2023 → 30 Oct 2023 https://opiniojuris.org/2023/10/30/third-annual-symposium-on-pop-culture-and-international-law-an-introduction/ |