College Student's First Time Hearing "Fame" | David Bowie Reaction

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[@andyandalex]

Hope you guys are having a great day, let me know what different bands I should check out as well as other David Bowie songs I should check out! I checked out the lyrics after the recording and it’s a lot deeper than I originally was able to see, great song! Cheers friends! 🔥😁

[@omaryjavivillegas5792]

Starman . Time. Moonage daydream

[@andyandalex]

Nico Peralta Thanks friend! 😁

[@raymullett6571]

Heroes & Low Albums.

[@raymullett6571]

Check out Stormcock .H.Q. ,Bullinamingvase by Roy Harper, he did the vocals on Pink Floyd.s Have A cIgar. Really great albums.

[@andyandalex]

@Ray Mullett Sounds awesome thanks for the suggestions friend! 😁🔥

[@flubblert]

Bowie is a person not a band. A musical genius (British) who surrounded himself with top notch musicians and background singers to achieve his own distinct sound. Way way way ahead of his time. This particular song was the rare song that topped both pop and R&B charts at the same time back in the 70s. He even performed it on Soul Train! OMG, so many Bowie classics. You might want to do 'Space Oddity' (ground control to major Tom), 'Let's Dance' and 'Changes' to get you started. But there's sooo much more. He was truly one of a kind. Folks my age have still not fully come to terms with his passing.

[@andyandalex]

flubblert Damn that all sounds really awesome, I can tell there’s a lot of brilliant culture around him, I’ll have to dig in more! Thanks friend, cheers! 🔥😁

[@dmnddog7417]

​@@andyandalex Fun fact: the falsetto "Fame" through the song is sung by John Lennon. Lennon also sings on Bowie's cover of "Across the Universe" also found on this album. Cheers! :-)

[@OberonOZ]

@@dmnddog7417 Lennon also plays guitar on this track. Bowie is amazing, and there is so much for you to hear Andy! Cant wait to hear your take on some of his classic stuff. Loving your take on Queen too. Theyre my favourite band.

[@builderxx]

@@dmnddog7417 He also co wrote it, and as David was trying to come up with a name for it, Lennon told him to keep it simple and call it Fame, after which they had a conversation on simplifying the writing process.....

[@Rigoletta53]

& he wore skirts ...

[@michaelsweenie-lane359]

This is the song that made me a life long Bowie fan starting back in 1975- I would sit by the AM radio waiting for this song and later Golden Years to come on - Saw him for the first time live in 1976 and never missed one of his concerts after that - I so miss wondering what he would do next - RIP

[@JamesWilson-vr3ql]

The man was a trained mime. Had a tour de force on Broadway with "The Elephant Man" in which he played John Merrick without makeup! Just how he held his body and moved. Actor, singer, songwriter, icon.

[@williamfranz6639]

18 years old, my mom let me take a Train to the City. To the BOOTH THEATRE. Bowie interpreted the character in his unique way

[@VeryUsMumblings]

While Bowie was high on drugs, his manager was borrowing against his future earnings instead of budgeting for expenses and being a proper manager. As a result Bowie would finish a tour and find out that he was in debt despite high ticket-sales and album-sales. Bowie had a conversation with John Lennon and the two shared experiences about fame and management and money and then went into the studio where Bowie vented his anger into the song Fame. Bowie later took control of his money and investments and when he died, he was probably one of the wealthiest rockers ever.

[@Deborahtunes]

It's amazing how many musicians have gone through this with their managers back in those days. Ted Nugent & Billy Joel were a few others. I don't think they could get away with it now though. The older generation have wised up in this matter...

[@VeryUsMumblings]

@@Deborahtunes Oh, they have a whole bunch of new ways to screw musicians. Do a search for '360 contracts' The old guys might not be fooled, but they still get some people in their claws. :)

[@Deborahtunes]

@@VeryUsMumblings ~ When I said they couldn't get away with it, I was meaning they wouldn't get over on the 60's and 70's generation of musicians. The music entertainers out there now probably couldn't balance a checkbook, much less outwit a bunch of shysters...

[@jccook5353]

I believe he sold his entire catalogue for hundreds of millions of $$ cash near the end. Good Job David Bowie.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

​@@Deborahtunes Elvis Presley is an iconic example.

[@runningsuperska]

Omg Bowie, is a king. Modern Love is a wicked track.

[@ArtofFreeSpeech]

The most talented all-around entertainer of this time.

[@supasoulproductions1333]

Great reaction! This song was co-written with John Lennon who is also in on the backing vocals This was one of the songs that Bowie actually performed on the TV show Soul Train. Bowie has an incredibly deep catalogue. I have always loved his album "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars". Check out Suffragette City and Ziggy Stardust. By all means PLEASE check out I Can't Give It All Away and the title track from his very last album Blackstar!

[@andyandalex]

SupaSoul Productions Thank you very much for the suggestion and background information friend, cheers! 🔥😁

[@twiggyb01]

you forgot to mention mick ronson , all credit for the driving force behind the early albums

[@ANationalAcrobat]

John Lennon himself was a big part of the recording.

[@LeChaunce]

Yeah, he co-wrote the song, played rhythm guitar and sings on it.

[@andyandalex]

That’s awesome! Gonna give it another listen with that in mind!

[@mysterymac38]

Carlos Alomar came up with the basic guitar riff, and Bowie worked it into a song.

[@ivankaramasov]

Not a big part.

[@johnheppenstall4904]

No he wasn't. Carlos Alomar came up with the riff, borrowed from FootStompin', Bowie put some Fame words on it, Lennon visited the studio and in Bowie's words 'made sounds like 'fame' and I kept it in' Bowie gave him a songwriting credit for it...

[@TheBlackQueen]

Space Oddity is a Must listen! You may have also heard Changes, Let's Dance, and his collab with Queen, Under Pressure. Others you may not have heard that I'd suggest; Starman, Ziggy Stardust (1972 live version is better), Fashion, Suffragette City, Life On Mars?, Blackstar and Lazerus. David Bowie was a solo artist who used session & guest musicians for his songs except in the early 1970's where he played with The Spiders From Mars. He did play electric and accoustic guitars for many of his songs. Bowie was a major music chameleon. He started as a minor folk musician in the sixties with no success, but jumped to major success with arguably his greatest song, Space Oddity. After that, he switched to a more Pop Rock and Fashion infused style which became the foundation for Glam Rock, of which he would be a dominating artist in. He was known for his many Stage personas and characters. He was actually a mime in the 60's as well and that developed his desire for his alter egos and characters. His first big character was Major Tom, an astronaut who got stuck in space. In 1972, he debut one of his most memorable ones, Ziggy Stardust. After 1974, he retired Ziggy and took on the Thin White Duke. His sound adapted to every era of Popular music in his time, going from Folk to Glam to Soul to Disco to Dance to Synth to Electronic to Industrial to Jazz and everywhere in between. He was that much a chameleon. He died in 2016 from Cancer, two days after releasing his last studio album Blackstar on his 69th birthday. The title track is a 10 minute haunting track with his outview of what has become of the world, as if the end was near. The third track, Lazerus, was released with his last music video. This is another haunting song, but a different kind of haunting. It showed the end of Bowie's life as he sings about soon being free. Bowie was an amazing musician who did it all, and an amazing lyricist as well. He is definitely a good musician to get into.

[@bender21man]

Let's dance. Changes....and China Girl...good ones

[@MrLightning59]

Bowie is worth album reactions. Specially the 70´s albums from 'Hunky Dory' to 'Scary Monsters and Super Creeps! With only songs you'll miss a lot! And you can follow how music changed in those years: Bowie has been called the most influential artist of the 20th century!

[@Tampahop]

Listening to Bowie now, you might not realize what an innovator he was. For most of his career, he seemed to be ahead of the curve. He was constantly blowing minds with new sounds.

[@williamscoggin1509]

Right at this point is where David started putting out music that appealed to a lot more people and could be listened to year after year. Good song

[@SteveMenardDesignDXM]

That was John Lennon singing the "fame, what's your name, what's your name…", plus the high-to-mid pitched, repeating "Fame" towards the end, that Bowie finishes off with the alto voice.

[@iamstevec1656]

Maybe this is too much, but this is my Bowie play list Ashes to ashes Boys Keep Swinging Changes China Girl Fashion Golden Years Heroes Life On Mars Modern Love Moonage Daydream Rebel Rebel Rock & Roll Suicide Sound & Vision Starman Suffragette City The Jean Genie The Man Who Sold The World This Is Not America TVC15 Under Pressure Underground Young Americans Ziggy Stardust Let's Dance

[@andyandalex]

Thanks! :)

[@CBGB_1977]

That's just for starters! 👍🏼👨‍🎤⚡️ Great list! I'd add: Rock and Roll Suicide Time Cracked Actor Little Wonder I'm Afraid of Americans ( w/Trent Reznor) Cactus (his awesome Pixies cover) *Happy listening! ⭐️⚡️👨‍🎤

[@f1ftyfiftycl0wn]

Danelle Covey yess

[@topYTenjoyer]

@@CBGB_1977 How about the whole Low album for advanced beginners

[@cheriremily9360]

Diamond Dogs

[@tomlompa6598]

Bowie was amazing and a musical genius. He was worth over a billion when he passed.

[@tbfdude]

My favorite I've heard by him is "Rebel Rebel."

[@DanBlabbers]

Rebel rebel sucks, in my opinion. It was a song he said he never wanted to perform again

[@radar0412]

Rebel Rebel is Pure Punk. Best in Class Punk from Bowie right behind Suffragette City.

[@imaweerascal]

@@DanBlabbers I don't know - he used it a lot to open his shows, including the one occasion I got to see him live.

[@gregorybyrne8420]

Young people get caught up on lyrics and sometimes miss the beautiful music of older songs, talented songwriters and musicians

[@gunnerysgthartman9263]

Most people don't know that is John Lennon singing the "fame" refrain with Bowie. Lennon helped Bowie come up with the fame concept while playing around in the studio on another song

[@donaldb1]

My favourite Bowie album is Low and I think you'd really go for it, particularly the song Sound and Vision.

[@andyandalex]

donaldb1 Sounds good, thanks man! 😁

[@Gracegalxc]

And also David Bowie and Queen did a collaboration - go react to that- the song is called under pressure

[@foxandscout]

I love his duet of Under Pressure with Annie Lennox (who he introduces as “the incomparable Annie Lennox”): brilliant.

[@br.martindallyosb1147]

Explore more Bowie, especially the albums Station To Station, Low, and "Heroes". And of course Space Oddity. Your reactions make me rediscover why I like certain bands. Thanks for that!

[@andyandalex]

@Br. Martin Dally, OSB Thanks for the suggestion friend! And I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos! The goal is for you guys to resonate with my experience so that’s awesome! Cheers! 😁

[@obsidianred9833]

Station to Station is incredible album!

[@nwmonk3105]

I was in the 5th grade the first time I heard "Fame" on the radio back in the 70's. The poet has been in my mind since then. I would like to suggest David Bowie "As the World Falls Down"

[@lightlantern]

David Bowie & Nile Rodgers Make A Killer Duo!!

[@patsloyan9755]

I can see you enjoyed this. I’m sooo glad. ♥️ David has no bad songs 🥰🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@bryanburton6087]

Go earlier. This song and album, "Young Americans" is where he started hanging out with a young Luther Vandross and added some funk to his repertoire. This is his first real big shift in his musicality. (If you ignore his first "real" album that is very hard to find) I may be in the minority here but I think from this point on in his career you can go song by song as his full albums are much less interesting as a whole. Don't come at me, bros! This is my opinion. I love some later Bowie. I just don't listen to full albums from here on out. Working on a golf course I would fill my pockets with Bowie cassettes (Or Queen, Floyd, Zep, Beatles... depending on the day and mood) and strap my Walkman headphones to my head and zone out while mowing. "Space Oddity" "The Man Who Sold the World" "Hunky Dory" "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars" "Aladdin Sane" "Diamond Dogs" (You can skip "Pin Ups" as it is all remakes but is interesting to see how Bowie interprets earlier songs) These whole albums are pure gold, Jerry, gold without the obligatory weak song that many great albums seem to possess. I'm looking at you Sgt. Pepper!!!! I was never a big fan of George's Indian music phase. Sorry..... just saying. Anyway.... more Bowie. I'm not complaining! Anything you listen to by him will cause you to dig deeper into his catalogue and in the end that is a good thing. Bowie has so much to offer to so many different people. Rave on Dave! Peace

[@joutakujo9773]

YAAAAAS! FINALLY A DAVID BOWIE REACTION!

[@andyandalex]

foxy minecraft Haha yes! 😁

[@crescentfreshbret]

You’re right about that drummer. Dennis Davis is one of the most underrated drummers of all time. This was the first Bowie song ever played on, and he was a member of his band for the rest of the 70’s. Bowie did so many different styles of music during that time, and Dennis always effortly adapted to each one and totally killed it. If you REALLY want to hear him shine, listen to “Look Back in Anger”- he’s a beast on that one.

[@matc6221]

I loved how you instantly felt this track :) To answer your questions; the song is about his disgruntlement with being famous, its invasiveness and his ex-manager, Tony Defries, who he fell out with the year before. The jingling guitar sound is meant to replicate the constant phone calls. If you watch, what I believe is the first ‘performance ‘of this of this track, David Bowie - Fame - Live on the Cher Show - 1975, he acts disgruntled to convey the message.... Yeh, Bowie is a dude, not a band, who often wrote, co-produced and played on his tracks as well as designing the album art ideas. This song is, however, co-written by John Lennon, who also sings backing vocals and Carlos Alomar, rhythm guitarist. The drums are by the late and ‘greatest drummer in the planet earth’- Dennis Davis. Bowie was a unique artist who pushed boundaries and changed his musical styles and image with great regularity and effect, becoming a fashion icon. As well as his multiple solo albums, he has also collaborated with the likes of: Queen, Bing Crosby, Nine Inch Nails (live), Mick Jagger, Iggy Pop, P.Diddy, Placebo, Lou Reed, Goldie, and Giorgio Moroder.

[@Wolfwolveswolf]

The feel from the drumming in this song is incredible- Dennis Davis!

[@thecoogs]

Remember my elementary school band teacher had us listen to this song to appreciate all the elements of it. What a funky groove

[@AgnetaBorgKristensson]

Bowie has been in my life from my teens in the early 70th until now on my 60th birthday! His greatness lies in the ability to be one step ahead and he experimented with sounds "in a most peculiar way", his was constantly changing personas and you never knew what you were to expect next. You can't choose one favorite song, there's so many! I've been to two concerts in the 80th and they were really good. He also made a couple of movies which I think ¨Labyrintht^was the best, lots of good songs

[@sarahdaw6648]

LIFE ON MARS~Bowie's Iconic song and video....

[@stephanieturnage7592]

Try David's first hit Space Oddity

[@andyandalex]

@Stephanie Turnage Thanks for the suggestion friend a lot of people have told me to do that one, including friends at work, haha! Cheers! 🔥😁

[@flubblert]

Quintessential Bowie!! A landmark of the rock era.

[@robertwillison6076]

He already did "SPACE ODDITY" With a friend!

[@geraldsettlemyer4033]

Every Bowie album was different sounds. Pushed the limits of modern music. Paved the road of experimentation with music

[@NZLatic]

That’s John Lennon in the background singing the second, higher ‘fame’. 2 legends for the price of one!

[@rickhamlin5733]

Niles Roger came up with the riff but Bowie couldn’t figure what to sing. Lennon walks in the studio and is told the problem, hears the riff and immediately says “fame”. He also sings the high pitched backing vocals.

[@bryansproles2879]

Some classics from Bowie: Space Oddity, Changes, Let's Dance, China Girl and Young Americans. He did an awesome duet with Mick Jagger called "Dancing in the Street".

[@aileenburke6460]

When punk met funk and glamour rock. Genius.

[@obsidianred9833]

Bowie! Fantastic! Start with his earlier music, Bowie was a very 'evolving' artist musically and in style, he did it beautifully. You have decades of work to choose from. Could start with Starman (there is earlier stuff), maybe Ziggy Stardust, Rock n Roll Suicide, I have no doubt you will get a lot of suggestions. Look up Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. Fame is from later, also excellent. It's going to be hard to grasp Bowie without visuals, what he looks like, this was a huge part of his work. Good luck

[@andyandalex]

Obsidianred Thank you very much for the informative comment friend, I definitely plan on doing more Bowie in the future, thanks for the suggestions! 😁🔥

[@raymullett6571]

Oh and Scary Monsters

[@obsidianred9833]

@@raymullett6571Absolutely and Drive in Saturday too, hard to know where to stop 😁

[@raymullett6571]

@@obsidianred9833 I know man, but one step at atime.

[@TheNcc1701xyz]

Love your reaction! I heard this for the first time in 1975 and it's so different to what came before and after. His catalogue is so rich and diverse. Dive in and enjoy the swim!

[@Ailise80]

Omg that is a classic 💯 You should due the Ziggy Stardust album

[@starspace]

Bowie was a very very talented person, you can tell that by he's legacy, he worked with many important and also talented musicians and turned is dream true!

[@TheCornishCockney]

with John Lennon on backing vocals,THATS the company David Bowie moved in.True Genius...........RIP Starman.

[@davehelms1398]

He was more the singer, used various musicians over the years, wrote "Under Pressure" with Freddie & Queen. Ziggy Stardust was his iconic album, its was ahead of its time.

[@michellechase4753]

Sooooo many you should hear. Just start at the beginning and keep going.

[@michellechase4753]

Each album is unique, it is like listening to a new artist each time.

[@bryanburton6087]

Agreed. "Man of Words, Man of Music" otherwise known as "Space Oddity" is a great starting point. Acoustic Bowie. Great first album. and second.... and third... ...fourth... etc......

[@kerrieharrison4773]

The Jean Jeanie, Fame, Rebel Rebel, Suffergette City. Life On Mars. Brilliant songs.

[@halloweenjack95]

Since everyone recommended already the popular Songs what about to try some "Deep Cuts" ? 1. Lady Grinning Soul 2. Word on a Wing 3. Sweet Thing suite 4. Win 5. Fantastic Voyage 6. Cat People( the Giorgio Moroder Version) 7. All the Madman 8. Lady Stardust 9. Be my Wife 10. Loving the Alien

[@donnagonatas3155]

And that my friend is the result of two geniuses hanging out!✌❤

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

Omg never heard David Bowie?? You’ve been missing out. Love your reaction.

[@andyandalex]

Mary Margaret Moore Yeah I need to check out more for sure! Glad you enjoyed the video, cheers friend! 🔥😁

[@ANationalAcrobat]

I remember in the 80’s when ”Let’s Dance” came out there were lots of penpal ads in a local music magazine that started like ”Looking for David Bowie (but not just Let’s Dance) fans...” 😀

[@synthpulse1]

And remember, 1970’s "The Man Who Sold The World" is the very best place to start a Bowie adventure. That Lp and the LP released 2 months before it, Black Sabbath’s Paranoid, are similar musically and are both milestones in “Heavy Rock" evolution. I have been a Bowie fan since Space Oddity in 1969. I bought every LP upon release, so I have followed his evolution since before Hunky Dory and the breakthrough Ziggy Stardust. Hunky Dory is the odd LP stuck between the heavy rock Sabbath-like MWSTW and sleek modern (for the time) Ziggy. Later period Bowie can be presented nicely for reaction via the great music videos.

[@sparkymcplumpthepolydactyl2079]

Love seeing the ‘funk face’ when people hear that opening guitar riff/lick

[@gustavopanesso7297]

INSANE ! . LOVED THIS SONG!!👍👍👍👍👍❤❤❤❤

[@TheCornishCockney]

EVERYBODY loves Bowie,a British Rock God,and from my manor in south London,Brixton.

[@Kirkunik1]

This is Bowie in the 80's. He goes back in the 70's. He was one of the most transformative and imaginative artists. Always bringing something new. Quite a unique talent. And great guy. Love that you are checking him out. I adore you guys and enjoy your reactions. Being a musician does give you different insight. But you also have to have the capacity to understand the substance. You guys do. Thanks!

[@mrgreengenes04]

Actually this is Bowie in the 70s. He started back in the 60s.

[@Kirkunik1]

@@mrgreengenes04 Actually this is Bowie in 1980. Space Oddity was 1969. So the 70's were a phase...the 80's is when MTV came out and he took off in a cool style channeling the times.

[@mrgreengenes04]

@@Kirkunik1 Fame was off the Young Americans album, released in March of 1975. His first album, was released in 1967. And he had already been quite successful for over a decade by the time MTV came around in the 80s.

[@Kirkunik1]

@@mrgreengenes04 I apologize. Yes...you're right. But it was also reissued in the 1990 in an updated version I believe.

[@mrgreengenes04]

@@Kirkunik1 yeas it was remixed as Fame 90.

[@JamesWilson-vr3ql]

David's long time rhythm guitarist Carlos Alomar gets a chance to shine here. I suggest "TVC15" and "I'm Afraid of Americans" with Trent Reznor. Bowie introduced me to some of my favorite guitarists, Carlos, Mick Ronson, Adrian Belew and Stevie Ray Vaughn. The catalog is DEEP, the man is truly a chameleon.

[@andyandalex]

James Wilson Sounds awesome! Thanks for the background friend, cheers!

[@completecharleston7142]

Hey Andy - great song, great reaction, Bowie was definitely interesting, went through many styles of music through his career. I had always thought the bizarre "Fame, fame, fame, fame...." descending scale towards the end of song was some type of early digital sampler - (we're talking 1975 here - later found out that sampling was not invented / utilized until a few years after this song came out, and came to fruition in the early 80's), but was created by using different tape speeds, quite ingenious for the time. The very beginning of the song also utilized "backwards playback" of recorded music (in this case piano chords), a technique utilized prior to this time by the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix (especially in "Are You Experienced") and a few other groups. Two suggestions for future reaction: "Under Pressure" recorded with Queen, and "It's No Game - Part 1", which has some crazy guitar licks / effects, played by Robert Fripp (of King Crimson band). Thanks!! Wayne

[@Elangeni1]

You really have to hear "Heroes" Andy

[@andyandalex]

Trevor Ayton I’ll make sure I hit that one, thanks friend! 🔥😁

[@SpaceCattttt]

The album version, of course. The shorter single version can go to HELL.

[@dwaneanderson8039]

I recommend reacting to the band "Boston." Their entire first album is fantastic, but in particular, the song "Foreplay/Long Time" is one of the most exhilarating tracks ever recording. I guarantee it will blow you away!

[@sandys1890]

One of my favorite songs

[@CBGB_1977]

Recommend: Same album. Song: "Right" *David introduced Luther Vandross and Ava Cherry into musical Fame. *The vocal arrangements are crazy awesome! Luther said it was the hardest song he'd ever sang. *Definitely one of my favorite Bowie deep-cuts. ⚡️👨‍🎤

[@Yngwulff]

Another great one from Bowie!!!!

[@andyandalex]

Ed the Bad Yes!! 🔥😁

[@kortick50]

David Bowie and John Lennon playing together. How can you NOT have a great song?

[@munizdaniel7]

I know this reaction is from last year and, as usual, I'm late to the party, so I'm sure that you have by now listened to more Bowie songs. But I just like to say, if I may, that Bowie was so versatile as an artist, and so unique, that is hard (actually impossible) to label his music under a specific genre, in fact, just within the same album, he'll give you a potpourri of different styles. IMHO that's what has always kept him relevant throughout each decade, and you could listen to a 60's song, or his last masterpiece (Blackstar), and it would all sound fresh. I hope that during this year since this reaction, that you have discovered more of his truly great songs. Oh, and I would like to tell you guys that you're doing an awesome job! Cheers!!

[@scottmcgregor562]

Station to Station is a masterpiece. The sound is totally menacing sounding. Great crunching squealing guitars with lots of feedback.

[@TahoeNevada]

Everybody always talks about his collaborations with Brian Eno, Robert Fripp, Tony Visconti, and Mick Ronson. But, always overlooked is his work with Carlos Alomar! He’s the guitarist on this song, and helped Bowie usher in his “Plastic Soul” era, of which this is a part. Another fun fact: John Lennon co-wrote this song, and they also worked on the Lennon song, Working Class Hero.

[@poluxsaurus1454]

I'm not very knowledgeable on Bowie but he collaborated with Queen. He co-wrote a song with the band and provided vocals along with Freddie. The song is good and was a hit, the album it came out on was Queen's worst though. After Freddie's death the band put out a big tribute concert with major guest artists, where David sang that song with Annie Lennox. The song is Under Pressure, from Hot Space (1982).

[@andyandalex]

Thanks for the tip and backstory friend!! 🔥😁

[@kcrich1310]

I haven't heard that song in decades. Damn what a wicked groove. He put out a song in the 80s called China Girl that Stevie Ray Vaghn played guitar on. I haven't heard it in years but I remember it being badass. I gotta go hear it again..........

[@shellywoo]

Ooo Bowie! Get on the Ziggy Stardust! That's my favourite bit of Bowie as he was doing the proper rock band thing then, with his band who were all from where I live! His guitarist then, Mick Ronson, was a real guitar ledgend. Moonage Daydream is my first suggestion, the live show had a bit of a rude guitar solo that caused some controversy, one of Bowie's specialities! Enjoy! 😄

[@patdonnelly9392]

Your first David Bowie song (backed by John Lennon)....great call! You can't go wrong with this song. Great reaction.

[@realjaxon]

This tune had even more impact back when Apollo was landing on the Moon, and the movie '2001: A Space Oddessy' was still fresh in our minds. It was the same time frame as Bowie's 'Space Oddity'.

[@derrikwright2712]

Space Oddity is his most famous song. It's so famous that on the day he died, one of the lyrics was used as a send off of sorts. Another of his most well known songs is Life on Mars. I also recommend Modern Love which is my personal favorite Bowie song!

[@JackCerro]

The first minute of this song is all I need to hear.

[@SunnyBlue77]

Bowie has so many fantastic songs. You could have heard 10 songs and not gotten a spectrum. some of my faves are weird/quirky like "Big Brother", "Red Sails" and "Scream like a Baby".

[@maruka1716]

General background: David Bowie was the stage name for a man from London whose real name was David Robert Jones. He was a singer, songwriter, and bandleader. He also played guitar, keyboards, and saxophone to some extent, although not as a virtuoso soloist. But he found plenty of musicians who were real virtuosos, and some of them went on to have solo careers of their own. Examples are David Sanborn, Luther Vandross, and Stevie Ray Vaughn. As for this song, the writing credits are Bowie, John Lennon, and Carlos Alomar. Alomar was a guitarist in Bowie's band for many years, and sometimes the music director for concert tours. He wrote the funk guitar part. Lennon's the higher voice on the recording and also played some guitar. The drummer is Dennis Davis, who was in Bowie's band through the late 70s. The song meaning has something to do with Bowie's dissatisfaction with being managed as an artist, and his growing awareness that his management was ripping him off. Lennon gave him some advice about getting out of that arrangement, and Bowie eventually sued his way out of the contract and started his own production company. The song was Bowie's first #1 hit in the U.S. I see plenty of good recommendations here already, but I'll add one that tends to surprise people the first time around. Try Aladdin Sane.

[@peterdennis4394]

3 words: "Station to Station". Probably one of his best albums ever. Also the song Man Who Sold The World (which Nirvana covered in their Unplugged special), the album Pin Ups (an album of covers, including See Emily Play from Pink Floyd), of course Ziggy Stardust is a seminal album as well. And don't forget about Under Pressure, his collaboration with Queen! And, just for funsies, his incredible performance as the Goblin King in the movie Labyrinth, in which he sang with a bunch of Muppets.

[@andyandalex]

Peter Dennis Wow thanks for all the info! There’s more to him than I thought! Cheers friend!! 🔥😁

[@ANationalAcrobat]

I really like David covering ”See Emily Play” and ”Here Comes the Night” off the Pin Ups album.

[@andymattson7065]

One of my Bowie favorites is "Cat People," which has a pretty heavier feel, for Bowie, and features Stevie Ray Vaughan on guitars.

[@RESTITVTOR_TOTIVS_HISPANIAE]

Another great discography to react to. Please react to the full albums, you will love them. They are pure art.

[@RESTITVTOR_TOTIVS_HISPANIAE]

If you want to start, start with "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars". It's the most well known.

[@andyandalex]

Thanks for the tip friend! 🔥😁

[@RESTITVTOR_TOTIVS_HISPANIAE]

As you can see...Im really excited for your reaction😂

[@andyandalex]

@shlupidurp Nothing wrong with that! 😁

[@xavierrose8208]

The Glass 90 mix is my favourite version of Fame, BTW I love your triquetra necklace, I have one like it :D

[@TheClonemenot]

Thank you. I needed that.

[@brilynnalexander1043]

This guy's mind is blown......David Bowie can bring the funk!!

[@dreastrangerml3402]

Anyone who David Bowie ever had to play with him was very lucky indeed, not did they just become recognised as very talented, but David was a beautiful person and very friendly and funny

[@jefmay3053]

Yes thats John Lennon on backing vocals.

[@TheZodiacz]

Russell Morris, Australian act late 60s/early 70s. The Real Thing, The Girl That I love, Wings of an Eagle and Into Paper Walls all well worth a listen.

[@RDMCWILL]

David Bowie-Sound and Vision, Moonage Daydream, Major Tom, there are so many

[@andyandalex]

Deanna McWilliams I’ll try to check those out! Cheers friend!

[@langlsd1604]

I discovered that I liked David Bowie’s music because of the movie Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou. One of the crew members plays, and sings Bowie songs in Portuguese. I’m listening and thinking, I know this song, hey! I know this song too! Come to find out they are all Bowie songs. I’ve been hooked ever since.

[@Dragoninja]

David Bowie is a Solo Artist, he employs Session Musicians when he Records Songs. He is also a Composer & Song Writer, He is the Main Vocalist, & does employ Back up singers.

[@MARKKY2727]

Ian dury & the blockheads "hit me with your rhythm stick "

[@wallacegrommet9343]

Reasons to be Cheerful! Ian Dury and the Blockheads

[@DavidGigg]

John Lennon on backing vocals - he was one of the co-writers of this

[@guichogf5636]

Diamond Dogs and the whole Aladdin Sane album

[@andyandalex]

guicho gf Thanks for the suggestion friend! 🔥😁

[@bigdave1302]

John lennon sings the second 'Fame' after Bowies sings it.

[@Frankincensedjb123]

Here people may be tempted to use that trite phrase "before his time," but that undercuts Bowie. Bowie was out of his time or any time. He was a force, an innovator unto himself. There was and never will be another like him. You've GOT to love the production, using that distorted guitar to power drive the song while the cleaner funky guitar makes it so danceable. This was not only high on the rock chart but black soul and funk chart. Bowie's been on Soul Train several times because of the dance element in his music. If you go through his discography, and I highly suggest you do, it's a trip.

[@mrod7692]

Ziggy Stardust is one of my favorites. Blue Jean is pretty cool too.

[@unknownpassenger4025]

Bewlay Brothers off of Hunky Dory!... Or maybe if you really want, all of Hunky Dory lol It's a really good introduction to David Bowie, and his capabilities. It also has his signature song Life On Mars ;)

[@ROW3rd]

oh my tbc15 and about twenty others glad you did some bowie you have excellent taste

[@msaz2720]

I agree with everyone Space Oddity, Hero’s, Suffragette City, Changes.

[@calixmeus4374]

Bowie is just Bowie. After the Ziggy Stardust Era he became the Bowie we all loved.

[@peteharper2687]

David Bowie wrote most of the songs on all his albums, and he always had top tear musicians working with him.

[@yesimsixtyfive]

Entire Station to Station album. My personal favorite.

[@hahatoldyouso]

Depeche Mode - Enjoy the Silence

[@desperatemohammedantheworl5833]

The big hits/most famous are probably: Space Oddity Rebel Rebel Starman Ziggy Stardust (the album title track) Heroes (seek out the full album version which is about 6 minutes long and the full lyrics make more sense) Ashes To Ashes Let's Dance Black Star (the single released a few days before he died) EDIT: How could I forget - Changes, Modern Love and Under Pressure (his Queen collab - lyrically not great but musically brilliant) Personal favourites: All the Mad Men Scary Monsters Teenage Wildlife Strangers When We Meet Absolute Beginners (the full ~7 minute video version rather than the radio edit) Joe the Lion Station To Station (album version) Baal's Song