David Bowie Performs A Song Written By Conan | Late Night with Conan O’Brien

[@AdamWood]

"This is going to be a famous interview one day" - Aged like fine wine

[@jamiew1664]

he was quite clever saying that

[@ximepalleiro1224]

Envejecia con.clase !! Hermosooo David c persona tamb

[@jarekp362]

i just scrolled for that comment, cheers

[@buggyboogle9]

@@jarekp362me too :). In that sense Conan was great in having David Bowie on several times.

[@mrreemann3739]

He was so right. It is!😂❤

[@TommyTwista]

Conan was a fantastically witty host. And Bowie was so full of life.

[@antoniodelgadomateos9921]

and full of coke 😆

[@sh1121]

@@antoniodelgadomateos9921 If you’re full of coke 30 years after smoking it you’ve got an issue

[@vovahimself]

Was?

[@notimportant1006]

@@vovahimself well the video wasnt taken in the present... and hes dead...so yeah.

[@vovahimself]

@@notimportant1006 Conan???

[@wadew3623]

If David Bowie compliments your shirt, it's a moment you never forget.

[@adsensedd]

Yeah, I'd be trying to snatch a photo with David so I could frame it with he shirt.

[@ShadyPinesMa79]

I think David wore a shirt just like it in 1969 😂

[@obama281]

I guess he wants to know the shirt that you wear

[@ShadyPinesMa79]

@@obama281 I see what you did there 👏

[@brianegendorf2023]

Its hard enough to get a celebrity to compliment an average fan when they are SUPPOSE to engage with fans. Having him randomly pick you out of the audience and compliment you when he doesn't even have to acknowledge ANYONE in the audience is the sincerest form of flattery.

[@tattoodude8946]

"You burst your G string." - 🤣 I love how happy he was at that!

[@resera5]

It was his D string though!

[@lance56]

@@resera5 I think it was a joke... G string :P

[@Spractral]

​@@resera5 Thanks, you beat me to the punch. Only a couple decades late.

[@Spractral]

​@@lance56 the next string down (closer to the floor, the way he's holding the guitar) is the G string.

[@bigsykedaddy999]

@@Spractral Yeah, you could tell Conan was trying to come up with a way to make a joke about it being the D string, but he let it sit because it woulda been awkward haha.

[@RobeliTeran]

I LOVED Bowie's laugh. It was so genuine and was like a full-body laugh. Miss the Starman, like everyone else.

[@scottskinner577]

I first heard his laughs in Labyrinth. What a baller to pull off that look with those tight ass pants

[@robertoseveno]

Yes! So full of wit. Beautiful man.

[@JennDickens]

I miss the Star man too. 💓

[@Becki545]

I was going to write the same thing!

[@jasonbarlow1448]

Same same. Reminds me of Alan Watts laugh! That deep, soulful, tonal, mischevious chuckle, rife with ciggies, whisky, cheeky British glee.

[@57stratkat]

Damn, Bowie shined in every possible way. I loved everything about the guy - his voice, his looks, his immense, broad-ranging talent ,his intellect, and his down-to-earth personality, and a great sense of humor. One in ten million.

[@CelestialPopCollectiveOfficial]

Don’t forget that laugh. His laugh was gorgeous. ❤

[@mmorrison9176]

Sorry,more like 1 in half billion 🤷🏻‍♂️ Next only to Lennon in my opinion 😢💙

[@theharshtruthoutthere]

@@mmorrison9176 Hollywood = a place where spells are casts. Singers and actors and politics = advanced A. I d? The graves and tombs of all those famous and rich - why we believe these to be filled?

[@fredzeller2768]

I remember this fondly....during rehearsal, David sang those lyrics, got to “ground control to major tom”, and started laughing. “You can’t use that!”, he said. “I DINE off of that line”. One of the best reactions I’ve ever heard. Classic.

[@SyntheticaYT]

Were you in the audience? Or did you work for the show?

[@キラキラくりくり頭]

For me, I thought it was way funnier when, just after rehearsal, we were in the restroom, and David let out this huge fart, and he shouted out the line "you've really made the grade". What a legend.

[@RemotelyHuman666]

@@SyntheticaYT He worked in the sound department.

[@redshift8302]

@@キラキラくりくり頭 You don't believe him? There many people who worked around celebrities you know, and they comment from time to time. Someone put a comment and explained how he talked with Diesel the wrestler for 45 minutes in a bar, and he was subjected to irony as well, but I thought there's no reason not to believe him. But if he asked me 100$ to make me meet him then I would be wary.

[@キラキラくりくり頭]

@@redshift8302 yeah I know, I'm just joking. Stuff like that happens all the time. In fact, I remember watching TV with my dad; David Bowie came on and my dad said in an irritated voice "ugh, I remember when he left all his stuff in our garage". I was like "woh, woh, hold up. What? He left his stuff in your garage, and you're annoyed?" He replied "well yeah, he left it there for ages." Unlike my previous comment, this one's actually true. My dad, uncle, grandad etc met loads of famous people, including The Beatles, Elton John etc. So you'd think that they must have been doing something amazing... Not quite, it was a transport company. Just driving trucks basically. So, I have no reason to disbelieve the OP, I was just drunk and trying to be funny.

[@beiyi6933]

You can notice how respectful conan is, everytime when Bowie talks, he listens without any interruption at all

[@paulv7744]

There are so many talk show hosts .. But he's clearly better than most.

[@SameBasicRiff]

And how quick he is with every reference and topic - truly an actual legend of the game.

[@groofay]

Say what you want about Bowie, but his thousand-yard stare at the slightest reference to Space Oddity was impeccable.

[@michaelhake2291]

Yeah acting. What a good sport.

[@viniciusgoncalves2642]

He didn't like space oddity?

[@michaelhake2291]

@@viniciusgoncalves2642 omg yes, he liked it, he and Conan were joking around

[@JohnCane147]

@@viniciusgoncalves2642 it's obviously about Conan stealing his song 🙄

[@sh1121]

@@JohnCane147 it’s a comedy show bruh

[@andresilvasophisma]

Love that he didn't have any rockstar vibes, just had his fun in a relaxed manner.

[@Magmartin4800]

4:49 I know it's a joke song, but it's so easy for him to make it sound so good, that classic David Bowie singing. Just shows how incredibly talented this man was.

[@thomasmartin7425]

I NEVER thought he was this relaxed and humorous. In a concert some years ago it was getting late and there was still many songs to sing so he offered to drive everyone home in his motorhome. Lol. Just so easy, free, and relaxed kinda funny.

[@Tedisntakidanymore]

For the 25th richest man in Britain, and a rock god to boot, Bowie always came across as humorous, good natured and very smart.

[@Daniel_Addy]

I’m not sure it’s that odd for all of those things co-existing , but I do agree with you 👍

[@hans-joachimbierwirth4727]

Being successfull and rich relieves a lot of that sort of stress that keeps many from coming across as good natured i guess.

[@MrThedonhead]

He wasn't no where near even the 25th richest rockstar in England

[@Alefjj]

@@MrThedonhead He was, in 1997. Followed by Paul McCartney and Tom Jones.

[@tedunguent156]

@@MrThedonhead He wasn't just a rockstar. Read his bio.

[@zetaminor77]

RIP David Bowie. Loved the look of his face when Conan hands him the song lyrics! 😃

[@MicheleFranchini]

What a wonderful human being he was! Humorous, honest, intelligent and funny.

[@ximepalleiro1224]

Yeees !!!

[@jasminnemcdonald94A]

I always thought he was an Alien from Mars.

[@moddie6783]

Marriage with Iman obviously really, really agreed with David. I have never seen him more Happy, more beautiful and more sexy without even trying than I did during this era. I have loved this incredible artist for over 45 years. What a Legend! I miss you David Bowie. ♥

[@ShayanDaBoi]

David Bowie vibing with Conan as he did with Ricky Gervais is the best. This interview was Pure Joy.

[@tonymagnier9846]

Bowie was a unique one-off...just be grateful you shared your time on Earth for a while with him.

[@reymondlopez7468]

He was such a perfectionist but he has a wonderful sense of humor.

[@xergiok2322]

It should be 'and'

[@johnpatrick5307]

@@xergiok2322 He was Irish, so he'll have a good sense of humor - notice how similar him and Conan look, blue eyes and all!

[@maxglaze7143]

@@xergiok2322 Nice one

[@SpaceCattttt]

@@johnpatrick5307 His mother's grandparents were Irish. That's not very Irish...

[@johnpatrick5307]

@@SpaceCattttt I'd say he was pretty Irish - he looked Irish - very white skin and blue eyes, high cheek bones . Do you know of any English who looked like him?

[@xbman1]

David Bowie is a class act. A very nice gentleman and down to earth. He bought us a round of beers and sat down chatted with us for about 10 minutes or so. He did a small intimate show in Diamond Club in Toronto many many years ago.

[@TrakThora]

Thanks. Thats something you will always remember. A great guy

[@tonymontana-uw1bq]

God damn..that's awesome! Bowie did the same thing in Sydney Australia..some lucky punters were in a pub and saw Bowie perform. I'm thankful I saw Bowie perform in Sydney, 2004 Reality tour..a night that lives on in my memories. Cheers

[@bobcaygeon6799]

|Holy Hell!!! That's amazing!!!

[@mathien1985]

what year do you think it was?

[@Chancer02]

David Bowie, the man, the performer, the writer, the imagination.... We are so darn lucky to have had him in our lifetime ❤️

[@1artistvocalist]

As a fellow singer/musician/artist I cannot even express in words in any language how much I miss David Bowie. The most multi-talented man with a heart of gold. Beautiful person inside and outside. Miss you, David. Tonight at my gig I will be singing one of your incredible songs and sending you love to Heaven!!

[@christinefury1040]

I still just feel such a loss for this artist. He was one that broke through the veil. Other worldly. Transcended the dimensions we are mostly confined to mentally. Such a light. Dark star.

[@user-kk4zw5jo4t]

Totally agree 🙏

[@zyrrhos]

I don't usually have a feeling one way or another about celebrities passing, but Bowie's death touched me. As did Petty's, but that's probably because I had just saw him play at the Hollywood Bowl the week before.

[@myswanktrendz]

​@@zyrrhosSame! I wasn't surprised that I'd miss the music, but I actually cried after hearing about Bowie and Petty passing.

[@isairdz765]

2:53 "this is gonna be a famous interview one day"... o boy that day came already

[@johnbod]

Conan is so good here. He's still young enough for the show to feel early on in its run, but lose enough that he feels like the relaxed Conan we know today.

[@charlenemack7040]

Rest In Paradise David 🙏❤🙏

[@J_Gar]

Always loved what a great sense of humor Bowie had. Such a beautiful man.

[@sotg671]

I love the comedic timing and back and forth with Conan. David Bowie is so cool

[@leolindberg]

You can see that David Bowie enjoyed the company of smart comedians like Conan and Ricky Gervais

[@crowzreal]

true. i think conan is the most genuine hosts out there.

[@alexcampbell3032]

Yes, and he was a comic genius himself.

[@Mrs.Deanna_Ember]

I think he enjoyed being in laid back environments, he was always dealing with stuffy business types or with serious questions which is probably why he looked bored in certain interviews

[@Circleofdxxdcx]

Bowie Is a legend his presence still lives on

[@blittlej]

Whoa, you really shouldn’t put Ricky and Conan in the same category! Sorry but Conan just isn’t funny, never has been.

[@lesleybronson7020]

Still brings my heart to ache that he is gone...there will never be another Bowie, ever

[@lenaaustin6692]

I agree. Only one Bowie. ❤

[@TimothyTakemoto]

Please check out Marc Bolan

[@herbieshine1312]

Its so strange that i miss David Bowie. I didn't know him, I never even saw him live, but i loved his music from about 14/15 years old. Lets dance was my first Bowie album but from there i started buying all the older ones. Its so strange i get upset when i see him in these sort of videos and i miss him. What a funny and charming man he seemed to be.

[@joescott8877]

I never met him but I love him as a person. His interviews are, imo, as wonderful as his music.

[@islandbirdw]

I think so many artists come across with inflated egos and conceited attitudes. Bowie was always authentic, he OWNED his quirky past and was in fact self deprecating most of the interviews except when he says stuff like “rock god perks” and he’s joking. He is so disarming and you can just tell he has nothing to hide. I don’t like it when I see some of his work being sold for commercials

[@mellamobruce3267]

RIP David, best singer/actor and human being ever.

[@tyleralexander6210]

I don't mean this in any disrespect to Andy, but David being Conan's sidekick for a bit would have been the absolute best comedy ever. David loved comedy.

[@Fearzero]

I think his night gig was a lil better.

[@oliveiramusic4u]

I felt that Conan was David's sidekick for a bit of it.

[@nickberkawitz6451]

Lol, David Bowie playing second banana on a late night talk show? It would have been hilarious but a huge loss to music and art.

[@Christian_Jara]

Just those few seconds of Bowie singing are better than most Super Bowl half time shows... What a legend!!

[@Harrysound]

I never understood the appeal personally, I'm here trying to figure it out still...

[@anklebiter9116]

Better how?

[@calebhohneke8482]

​@@anklebiter9116 I think the comment was an exaggeration haha. But was Bowie a better showman then most of the performers who have performed at half time shows? Absolutely. That dude had one of the most pure and musically organic minds in music in general. Few stand at his level of artistry and expression via music imo. Half time shows are so overproduced, robotic, and just "fake" feeling that it's honestly more of a hype show then it is about the music. Regardless, all this seems like a silly comparison, But Bowie's charm in this clip is far more entertaining then most halftime shows I have watched for sure lol.

[@markv.5962]

You got that right

[@redrumck81]

why in the hell couldnt i have been into bowie while he was alive? im 42 and just now digging his stuff. what a talented dude.

[@alann5003]

Better late than never. Ziggy and Alladin sane is my favorite.

[@chrishultgren777]

I can't remember a world without Bowie. He was always just there.

[@keithgrimes9622]

Nice to see David being interviewed by someone as quick as he is.

[@N.J237]

this will go down in history as David Bowie's and Conan O’Brien's "G-String Incident".

[@pxchetrxp]

lol

[@trustno1_]

Bowie perfect timed the G string joke.

[@skierpage]

@@Clefus-o6b ask your cool aunt what a G-string is, then you'll understand why David Bowie changed it. 😆

[@theress9063]

Was a teenager when Bowie arrived! Saw him at the Tower Theatre in Upper Darby, PA (outside of Philadelphia. Outstanding performer!!!! My favorite concert of my life! Thank you David. Such a kind, loving man.

[@sarahpalmer411]

I miss David Bowie, he really was incredible.

[@truthof7382]

Bowie was always so funny. Excellent sense of humor. Good actor as well.

[@neseirf70]

My god I wish he was still alive. Such a beautiful soul!

[@vikingbrava2125]

Bowie ❤

[@solver7]

The look on Bowie’s face when Conan pulled out the guitar! What a good sport he was though.

[@sixgunrj]

He was so talented and down to Earth. I hope there's a Rock n Roll Heaven cause I'm sure he's in that band. R.I.P.

[@SceneComparisons]

Stefon: this interview has everything

[@kzeich]

Lmao! clever

[@rafael8892]

MY DAAAAAD!

[@SopaDeLengua]

Guests dress in glittery shirts!

[@ludmillagutomo]

ah yes! he IS stefon's dad! 😂😂😂

[@sylvesterbestertester1013]

That was one of the most entertaining talk show guest spots I've ever seen. Bowie handled fame so well, never seemed pretentious.

[@gertrudelaronge6864]

They've got great comedic chemistry. I want to see the other Conan/Bowie interviews now.

[@suze6083]

The greatest laugh and nicest guy. Man, can‘t believe that someone so full of life simply isn’t with us anymore. 😢

[@stringgreens6387]

I have alot of respect for this man because of what he did for Stevie Ray Vaughns career. Love hearing stevies licks in Lets Dance

[@icessoup]

what did he do for him ? im curious :o

[@peezdoc]

@@icessoup in reality Stevie did it himself but when Bowie hired him, he was just "the unknown guitarist" on David Bowie's Let's Dance album. And then after that he was Stevie Ray Vaughn one of the greatest guitarists ever!

[@Scriptease123]

@@caliente-frio3966 Jackson let Stevie use his home studio to record Texas Flood.

[@kbstevens15]

He was such an icon in so many ways! He is sorely missed!

[@warehouse957]

Bowie was so far ahead of the game, he marketed Omicron in 1999.

[@jedinxf7]

@@4seeableTV it's a Greek letter, so it makes a lot of sense to transliterated it with a K (preserving the orthography which'd use kappa).

[@cazgerald9471]

Would have been epic if the story line had been about a global pandemic

[@douchymcdouche169]

He also paid the price.

[@ромаЕ-р5ч]

i loved the music there and the game - was so hot!

[@oui2611]

meme school

[@missyjohnson6944]

The world never deserved this musical legend but thank God we had him! Can you imagine music without him…without his ingeniousness…without his uncanny ability to push boundaries and not to give one damn about what haters had to say?!?!? Music without Bowie would be like electricity with no on switch; you know it’s there but you’ll never enjoy its luminescence.

[@MikesOrganicVideos]

The LOOKS David gave Conan, before and after Conan pulled out his guitar, were PRICELESS. But David played along. I had never seen this. GREAT. Thanks for sharing.

[@buhopolitico180segundos6]

David bawie ❤ Star⭐

[@ImmortalAbsenon]

God I miss Bowie and The Conan Show

[@val13c59]

Yes. Love both, and Conan was a reason to watch basic TV.

[@mrreemann3739]

Watching Bowie and Conan riff is pure gold. Both have brilliant minds😂❤

[@janvanaartrijk9673]

Bowie was a great artist with a beautiful voice. And a nice man too !!

[@livelife365]

I loved Bowie, grew up with him and he was the best...

[@thepuma77]

I would have felt immortal getting a compliment from Bowie for my shirt.

[@ThreeWishesFairy]

4:33 - oh my god, he cracks me up. I love and miss him so much ❣

[@arkaywat11]

Bowie is a legend never to be emulated, totally original, totally unique, uncomparable!

[@Joel_Powell]

Bowie's music was a big part of my teen years. The music will always stay with me.

[@ilabelle1]

One of the coolest rock stars ever. I really miss Bowie…😢

[@Billy_Bull_Sheeter]

I knew David for years. Back when he wasn't famous. He kept in touch when he did become famous. To be honest with you, he was one of the coolest dudes I have ever known. He always phoned me and we kept in touch for years. One of the most down to earth guys ever. He had the ability to just write a song on the spot. I miss him dearly. RIP David.

[@johnkelly2663]

Very interesting! I always liked Bowie, I felt his coolness was real.

[@Billy_Bull_Sheeter]

@@johnkelly2663 it was. He was awesome.

[@unclemaca]

Yes he turned down a knighthood & the rockin roll HOF Total chin up guy

[@Billy_Bull_Sheeter]

@@unclemaca legend.

[@grande-bretagnenilpoints8912]

Hi Billy. So pleased that you knew the man. I was in love with the stage Bowie when I was really too young, but he just expanded my mind and taught me to challenge convention. Sorry for your loss but to have known and lost is better than to have never known.

[@MattCraftDotDerp]

I swear he was one of the funniest interviewees on the planet. And probably off the planet, too

[@erikricardoboscolo4779]

David Bowie was stylish by just breathing, it was amazing.

[@ccervantesclx7]

David Bowie is such a fresh personality. I wanna be that energy every day!

[@shahani6037]

Bowie seemed like such a sweetheart 🥺💜

[@kurtispopp]

The best Conan O'Brien penned song that isn't about a monorail.

[@Spaceman-mm6od]

Nah, Dudez a plenti songs are better

[@donna2115]

Monorail! Monorail! Monorail! Monorail! Mono, d'oh!

[@danielvergara4358]

Imagine having played the guitar and have David Bowie sing along… what a privilege

[@cloudsofgray]

His spirit lives on stronger than ever , his message was being down to earth and beyond imagination and finding that balance in your life

[@crowzreal]

it amazes me that even though he didnt care he sang those lines better than 90% today without autotune

[@fcbsmokerunner22]

Classic!!! RIP Bowie.

[@rnegs8472]

Ohh Man..That Voice when he starts to Sing!!🙏

[@stardust5278]

My favorite haircut. He looked stunning when he had that haircut!

[@mangasky7]

Bowie and Charlize Theron -- the most beautiful people of all time! Please upload the accompanying song he performs. We miss you badly, Thin White Duke. The world went to hell when you left the planet.

[@gwildordipkin6504]

This must have been before she was at all A list, because they ignored her and never even panned to a reaction to anything once.

[@nicoles8048]

I love his sense of humor it just comes natural

[@Frauenhaus]

His song "Heroes" helped me a great deal last weekend. Thank you David Bowie. 🌷

[@johnwallace2319]

the jimmy's can eat their hearts out, conan was the best we are gonna get for years

[@Silverpup67]

You can see Bowie just enjoys interviews with Conan.

[@jamesfranklyn8547]

I thought David Bowie was a Legend before I watched this interview but this has gone to new levels I didn't know existed. Star Man XX

[@florete2310]

Man, ... that voice... he was such a good sport. What a legend

[@stephenbarrette610]

David Bowie and Conan chatting is brilliant and 1999 video games - brilliant!

[@CelestialPopCollectiveOfficial]

Good God he has a laugh like no other. Most beautiful man ever. RIP David. Hashtag one of a kind ❤

[@deirdremacdougall8415]

Oh my you know you miss this incredible man then you see this and feel just bittersweet joy .. Bowie Girl Forever Such a lovely gentleman loved and missed by so many. Remember seeing this when it first aired now feels like a beautiful and funny dream .Him and Conan made a great comic duo.

[@lostkoz7934]

What a funny pair together! 😂

[@jubilantyogurt]

What a great chemistry between the two!

[@gypsy698]

I had no idea that David Bowie was SO funny! I couldn't stop laughing! 😂🤣 Oh, no. Look at David's face before he sings Conan's song, LOL!

[@karllux-d6g]

At 2.53, Conan sets the clock. One of the best US tv moments i was ever offered to watch, and not only because of Bowie's master skills on being onstage - every bit of one-liner, wordplay, or instant humour coming about the conversation serves the moment perfectly well.

[@yvettekosta-jv4bx]

Bowie's voice is so hypnotic that he could make a hit even out of Conan's lyrics ! 🤣😁😘

[@mikaham681]

How cool is Bowie! Must be the coolest man in the world!

[@pseudokowski]

The string breaking was perfect comedic timing!

[@anthonyruffini6730]

It really was. Do you think that was real or planned?

[@lesaanngaddess]

The G string!

[@TheTomcory]

Bowie was so cool, great person as well.

[@Affenhirte]

Conan, you are literally a doctor, man. Nothing but love for you. Thank you so much for all the positivity and joy you brought us. I hope we will get to see you many, many more hours in the future. All the best to you and the team.

[@bobcaygeon6799]

OMG I had NO IDEA he was this funny. I think he's a little nervous (eye roll, like he needs to be, yet...) because many performers are 'comfortable' performing in front of thousands yet very uncomfortable in a studio with only a few people so...he manages his anxiety with humour and he's HILARIOUS. GOD I miss this guy big time 😞

[@vanessawhitneypro]

Bowie was a God... Thanks for posting this... One of my all time favorites... And, Team Coco doesn't know it, but today's my birthday! Thanks, Conan, Andy & Crew for being SO amazing. I listen to/watch the pods, but I miss you guys on TV. xo

[@signehojme]

Happy Birthday!

[@gilbertodepiento8521]

Happy Birthday sister!!!

[@umue11]

Happy Birthday!!!!!

[@vanessawhitneypro]

@@signehojme Thanks! :)

[@vanessawhitneypro]

@@gilbertodepiento8521 Thank You, brother!

[@bradleylovej]

This man was so full of life. Miss you, Starman

[@callmebigpapa]

@:33 his comment really gets to me now that he is gone. His video game looks pretty good for being made in '99

[@rpoberhausen]

I remember David Bowie, when I was growing up, was being marketed as this somehow weird untouchable geniius. Ambiguous. I see interviews now he was so nice and genuine.

[@carltrano1325]

David Bowie true legend.

[@randalstilskin5266]

His Spiders From Mars band era was some of the best rock ever made to me.

[@philbarrows424]

Alice Coopers crew from the same era was as awesome as well🎶🎶

[@crystalhernandez1819]

I love all these wonderful comments about Conan. It's great to know lots of people truly appreciated his intellect and witty jokes. I use to stay up late to watch the Simpsons and him since I didn't have cable. I truly miss his show.