I think it all depends on what mood your in. Life on Mars is amazing and is a very powerful song. But a song like Ziggy Stardust reflects Bowie’s personality and song writing style because of the unusual lyrics and wild imagery.
My favorite is Under Pressure. But I am not sure if that is a David Bowie song featuring Freddy Mercury, or if it is a Freddy Mercury song featuring David Bowie.
I also really enjoyed ‘Nature Boy’ which he did with Massive Attack for the Moulin Rouge soundtrack. Its a cover of a 40s song but between Bowie and MA…it was hypnotic.
Some will probably hate me for this-but for its time and place I think “China Girl” ranks high on my list (can’t help it-I’m a product of the 80s); the other songs listed are awesome though…
I can’t believe nobody mentioned Lady Grinning Soul!!!!!!
Just go watch this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl-lbhMrGds&feature=related
put on earplugs if you haven’t got a surround sound system, press full screen, turn up the volume and just sit back. I literally couldn’t move after listening to this song. It is heartbreakingly beautiful. And his best song EVER