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In 1968, David Bowie was a struggling young artist. His publisher asked him to write English lyrics for a French song by Claude François. Bowie’s version, titled was never officially released. He recorded a demo of it, but his lyrics—which focused on the heartbreak of a clown—were ultimately rejected in favor of the version penned by Paul Anka .

Anka’s version, "My Way," became a monumental success for , celebrating a life lived with defiance and personal integrity. Revenge and the Birth of "Life on Mars?" david_bowie_my_way

Bowie was reportedly "piqued" by the massive success of Sinatra’s version. In what many consider a brilliant act of creative revenge, he decided to write a song that parodied the structure and sentiment of "My Way." That song became In 1968, David Bowie was a struggling young artist