landing of the Mars 2020 rover. Personnel According to biographer Chris O'Leary: David Bowie vocals Mick Ronson electric guitars, recorders, string arrangement Trevor Bolder bass guitar Mick Woodmansey drums Rick Wakeman piano Unknown musicians violins, violas, celli, string bassesProduction' David Bowie producer Ken Scott producer, engineer Charts Certifications Notes References Sources 1970s ballads 1971 songs 1973 singles Barbra Streisand songs David Bowie songs RCA Records singles Rock ballads Song recordings produced by David Bowie Song recordings produced by Ken Scott Songs about actors Songs about the media Songs written by David Bowie