- David Bowie: vocals, guitars and piano
- Carlos Alomar: guitar
- Mike Garson: piano
- David Sanborn: saxophone
- Willie Weeks: bass
- Andy Newmark: drums
- Larry Washington: conga
- Pablo Rosario: Percussion
- Ava Cherry: backing vocals
- Robin Clark: backing vocals
- Luther Vandross: backing vocals
- John Lennon: vocals and guitar on Across The Universe and Fame
- Earl Slick: guitar on Across The Universe and Fame
- Emir Kassan: bass on Across The Universe and Fame
- Dennis Davis: drums on Across The Universe and Fame
- Ralph McDonald: percussion on Across The Universe and Fame
- Jean Fineberg: backing vocals on Across The Universe and Fame
- Jean Millington: backing vocals on Across The Universe and Fame