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David Bowie 1976 BMI Citation of Achievement Award For "Golden Years"

Sold for $220 at University Archives on Jun 17, 2026.

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David Bowie n.p., ca. 1976 David Bowie 1976 BMI Citation of Achievement Award For "Golden Years" Printed document A Citation of Achievement presented by Broadcast Music Inc. to David Bowie for the song "Golden Years". 1p, measuring 9.5" x 12.75", n.p., ca. 1976. The award was given to Bowie "in recognition of the great national popularity, as measured by broadcast performances" attained by the aforementioned song. Featuring BMI's corporate seal in the lower left. Exhibits light age toning, with moderate creasing and folds throughout. Isolated staining in the top right corner. Overall, good presentation. A one of a kind relic of music history! Provenance: Julien's Auctions, "Music Icons", May 18, 2019. Together with its original auction tag. "Golden Years" was released on November 21, 1975 as the lead single from Bowie's tenth studio album, "Station to Station" (1976). Musically, the song uses elements of funk and disco that is reminiscent of the music on his previous album, particularly "Fame", but with a harsher edge. Upon release, "Golden Years" was a commercial success, peaking at number eight in the UK and number ten in the US. This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses. WE PROVIDE IN-HOUSE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE!

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