David Bowie’s 1983 classic hit “Let’s Dance” is getting a re-do in the form of an NFT. The remake is being released by songwriter and producer Larry Dvoskin, who is the songwriting partner of The Beach Boys’ Al Jardine. Dvoskin is releasing a cinematic version of the song, along with digital collectibles inspired by Bowie, on the blockchain platform Gala Music. The release marks the 40th anniversary of the mega-hit.
Honoring David Bowie’s Legacy
Dvoskin, who describes himself as a huge Bowie fan, said that he did not attempt to copy the original song.
“I am first and foremost a huge Bowie fan. It would have been a mistake to attempt to copy the original. This is something different. David simply imagined a more dreamy, electronic version. He is the original disruptor of expectations.”
Remake has not been authorised by Bowie’s estate. Fans can pay a donation of any amount to download the song, and all proceeds will go to the Grammys’ MusiCares charity. MusiCares has raised millions for health, financial, and rehabilitation resources for people in the music industry.
Dvoskin wrote: “Let’s Dance Friday- After 20 years the unreleased version I produced for David Bowie- is finally going LIVE. It’s NOT coming from The Estate, but from @GoGalaMusic and it’s a “Pay what you want” price. Any amount raised goes to @MusicCares The Grammy org. So Let’s Sway thru the crowd to an empty space!”
NFTs Coming Soon
“When I first talked with the executor of the Bowie Estate, he told me he initially planned to listen to my pitch about releasing this as an NFT and then politely pass”, said Dvoskin
“But when he pulled up the original 2002 email in which Bowie expressed his enthusiasm for doing the recording, that changed his mind. This was a creative endeavour David never got to see released during his lifetime. We are honouring his wish by releasing it now.”
The NFTs will be available soon via music.gala.com. The original “Let’s Dance” was co-produced by Nile Rodgers of Chic and featured on the album of the same name. Bowie, who died in January 2016 aged 69, continues to inspire new music releases, even after his death.
