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To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the album Hunky Dory, released in 1971 Mattel launched a second David Bowie Barbie doll dressed in an accurate replica of the bespoke powder-blue suit that Bowie wore in the Life on Mars? music video, which featured Bowie in a minimalist, surreal setting that made it an iconic moment. The Hunky Dory era marked a pivotal moment in Bowie's career, featuring a softer, more introspective sound that contrasted with…
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