It was believed that every recording of the singer's performing number two hit "The Jean Genie" had been destroyed.

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His many hits over the years include Space Oddity, Changes, The Jean Genie, Young Americans, Ashes to Ashes, China Girl and Let's Dance.

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The four-minute clip shows Bowie performing alongside his then-band The Spiders From Mars, who play a slightly extended version of Jean Genie.

BBC: David Bowie 'lost' footage to be broadcast