An incredible song that has stood the test of time, been interpreted and reinterpreted by major artists, and began its life in a film so nondistinct that it doesn’t even have a Wikipedia page. (Which is really saying something.) When the movie, which starred Anna Magniani and Anthony Quinn, was released, Johnny Mathis’s recording was promoted as the official version of the theme (whose writers also wrote the theme to "High Noon"). Nina Simone, among others, later did a remarkably potent version, which in turn inspired David Bowie to cover it on his "Station To Station" album. It seems to have been a favorite of his; it was among a handful of songs he performed at his last public appearance, the 2006 Black Ball charity concert in New York. This performance by David Driver is from a Bowie Tribute show.

Imitation Of Life