Watch Phish’s Emotional Cover Of David Bowie’s ‘Life On Mars?’

Despite having a song in their catalog titled “David Bowie,” Phish has actually only covered one song by The Thin White Duke: “Life On Mars?” The 1971 track from Hunky Dory first entered the Phish realm in 1995, where it remained in regular rotation throughout ’95 and ’96. The song has only been played four times in the 2000’s, and hasn’t been performed since 2012.

This particular rendition comes from Phish’s Clifford Ball event on August 16, 1996. In the wake of Bowie’s tragic death, we feel the only appropriate way to honor his legacy is through his music. Without further ado, let’s ask the question one more time: Is there life on Mars?