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Bowie intentionally modeled the chord progression and dramatic build of "Life on Mars?" after "My Way." He even credited the song on the back of his Hunky Dory album as being "Inspired by Frankie."

The connection between David Bowie and the iconic song "My Way" is one of the most fascinating "what if" stories in pop culture history. Long before Frank Sinatra made it his signature anthem, David Bowie was actually the first person to write English lyrics for the original French tune, "Comme d'Habitude". The Missed Opportunity: "Even a Fool Learns to Love" david_bowie_my_way

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?" Revenge and the Birth of "Life on Mars