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O Pioneer

Space Oddity

Aeliza Hibbs performs David Bowie's Space Oddity at Green Bank, West Virginia.

Aired 04/29/2025 | Expires 04/29/2028 | Rating TV-PG

O Pioneer

Space Oddity

Clip: 4/29/2025 | 2m 38sVideo has Closed Captions

Aeliza Hibbs performs David Bowie's Space Oddity at Green Bank, West Virginia.

In Green Bank, West Virginia, Aeliza's performance of David Bowie's Space Oddity fills her father Tim with pride. Tim reflects on the profound impact of the pandemic, drawing parallels between the isolation of an astronaut and the forced separation of loved ones. The poignant lyrics resonate deeply as Sasha remains at home isolated from her family, further emphasizing the distance between them.

Aired 04/29/2025 | Expires 04/29/2028 | Rating TV-PG

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