The Young American
Special Publications
David Robert Jones: The Discography Of A Generalist
Published in 1979, this was the first professionally produced publication by a fan
named David Jeffrey Fletcher.
Although it doesn’t focus solely on the 1974 period, there is a heavy bias towards this
particular time. The book features tour dates, tour ads, photos, bootleg albums, live
recordings, reviews etc.
Fletcher recorded the show at the Cleveland Public Auditorium on 19 June 1974 - the
first time he had seen David in concert. This recording is referred to as “A Guided
Show” because Fletcher narrates what is happening on the stage for each number.
The book also includes an advert for the mythical “The
Missing Link” bootleg album on Strap Records - a figment of
Fletcher’s imagination!
Beware The Savage Jaw
Another fan-made, professional publication which was published in the 1980s.
However, this one does focus solely on the 1974 period.
It includes a review of the opening show of the Diamond Dogs Tour in Montreal
explaining how the show worked. It also analyses a number of live recordings plus the
“Subway” bootleg album.
Bowie In Hunger City (New York 1974)
Published in 2014, this professionally produced publication by Andy Barding and
Martyn Hammond focuses on the two Madison Square Gardens shows in July 1974.
It features ticket scans, actual photos from the shows, show ads and reviews.
However, where it really shines is the detailed description of how each song is
performed by David and how the various props are used.
Soul Love (David Bowie in Philadelphia 1974)
Published in 2017, this professionally produced publication by Andy Barding and
Martyn Hammond focuses on the two Philadelphia shows in November 1974.
It features actual photos from the show on 18 November, show ads and reviews. In
addition, there is a an interview with Sigma Kid Patti Brett who shares her memories of
the period.