Bowie, a long-time Velvets fan, had been performing "White Light/White Heat" since 1971. (His album of that year, Hunky Dory, features a credit to the song for having inspired Bowie's "Queen Bitch").
Since 1971, Bowie, a devoted Velvet Underground enthusiast, has incorporated "White Light/White Heat" into his performances.  The song was featured on his album "Hunky Dory," which also acknowledged its influence on the creation of "Queen Bitch."