David Bowie - Absolute Beginners (Official Video)

[@oliverstapleton2963]

I was the cinematographer on this video, as well as the film Absolute Beginners. Julien Temple, whom I met at the National Film and Television school directed the video and the film. It was a hectic time for us & I remain forever grateful to Julien for trusting his film school friend to shoot with him for more than 10 years. This is one of my favourite pieces of work - one of the rare opportunities I got to shoot black and white which I absolutely love: we went on to make "Jazzin for Blue Jean" with David who was the one of the greatest musicians and human beings I ever met back in those heady 80's days. Nice to see it immortalised on uTube with a decent copy of the original..

[@jhavajoe3792]

Totally amazing! Here we are in 2023 and the film holds its own- solidly. That Zebra Lady was perfect. The film Noir look still has its magic and of course the tune! You did a terrific job.

[@MJ.71]

I'm not jealous of much but I'm jealous of your experience. Wow what a memory....

[@jacqueso8424]

Hi Oliver. Hope you well. If i may ask who is the model in the zebra suit i normally go beyond interest to find out more details like this when im watching music videos.

[@gimag734]

@@jacqueso8424 Vanessa Walker

[@jacqueso8424]

@@gimag734 thank you so much.

[@markwhite5617]

This might be the best song ever

[@onaskopp6470]

One of the greatest song of David Bowie and this song is underrated.

[@knownpleasures]

The backing vocals are also beyond perfection

[@jimnewcombe7584]

It isn't underrated by anyone.

[@anthonycouldlewissimmons]

I agree 👍 💯 Tony. 71 now haaaaaa it's going life ❤

[@santiagoguido4824]

😅

[@Burgieking1]

Make it his BEST

[@CristinaF210]

Can someone PLEASE take me back to the eighties and keep me there!!!!! oh I miss it soooooo🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@sofialencastre2538]

So do I 🩵

[@Catallano1981]

Can i join too?

[@blue.mooded]

Not all of them, but back to this one.

[@lofggfv1305]

Me too🥹❤️

[@Levelheadeddancer]

That’s what memories are for. I have many. We can’t stay anywhere for ever…..

[@ALASKANBOY21]

Back in 1985 I was staying in a youth hostel in London near where the cafe that is used starting at 3:16 of the video. I just happened to go out for a night walk and saw some bright lights near the cafe and David Bowie and the Zebra lady were working on the video. Between takes he came over to a few of us and talked for a few minutes. He was a very cool guy. When the director called him over he said "Sorry guys, I've got to go". He gave me a couple of autographs. I have old slide photos somewhere that I took while the video was being made. It was a very cool experience and now a nice memory.

[@abeldisla.5488]

You were so lucky bro, I'm jelous.

[@berliner0]

Awesome

[@stuart2010ification]

I would like to get a copy of the film "Absolute Beginners" where has it disappeared to?

[@brendancarragher3629]

Great story. Lucky you!

[@vaidute2576]

amazing story!

[@yvc9]

The chorus, the subtle sax, the piano. What a celebration of music this is.

[@spkanava]

86

[@AS-430]

Gives me chills everytime.

[@johnwatson636]

for bowie its just ok

[@Tony-bk5du]

Fantastic!!!

[@StudioWatchwolf]

Yes, but the movie set a new high bar for how bad a film could be and still see international release!

[@colonelpeppers199]

The most underrated David bowie song in my opinion, an absolute masterpiece.

[@ariannaq]

Yes, one of the best song ever ❤

[@pjamajones8304]

Absolutely ...one of those cherished songs that never age.

[@CatWoman6]

My Favourite life time song.. my first ever Record . 12". 🥰

[@gogoyubari366]

What makes you think it's underrated? Did you travel the globe taking a survey?

[@CatWoman6]

@@gogoyubari366 😂 - very funny!.. anyway it's best that this song was not overplayed on the radio. It's too good for some people's ears lol

[@plutao_pt]

Mr Bowie and Mr. Mercury are two bright stars of music and worldwide culture

[@Lin-bx5vg]

Ahh, yes, you said it.

[@TheAndreas46]

Es wahr eine schöne Zeit ich war damals 15 Jahre....und heute bin ich 60 Jahre Ich vermisse diese wunderschöne unbeschwerte Zeit viele von Meinen Freunde/ihnen sind schon im Regenbogenland angekommen teilweise viele zu früh Aber der Tag wird kommen das wir uns alle wieder sehen

[@plutao_pt]

@@TheAndreas46 Die Generation X war die bevorzugte Generation, weil sie alles hatte, was kulturell gut war, heute wirkt alles plastisch und geschmacklos

[@Jonathondevere]

There can never be another Bowie. Absolutely irreplaceable.

[@NoName-zz8nl]

Hold my beer

[@Saya-jo5cc]

Bam bam ba. Ba uhhh I m a absolutely 💯 😅 crazy about you♡♡66666 you never go upstairs to heaven from me.,!!! B C A U S E Your A hero 👏 🙌 ❤ ♥ 💙 🙏 👏 saluti from la bella Italia. Have fun enjoy life with db extremely astonishing 😲 Mu si ca.

[@Isa1973100]

@@Saya-jo5cc Q

[@Isa1973100]

@@NoName-zz8nl q

[@Isa1973100]

@R.E qa

[@cjfroese70]

Absolute Beginners. Absolute masterpiece.

[@hendrikperkins8741]

You don't get beautiful music like this anymore. I miss the 80's

[@Linelle-jq2ol]

And the beautiful British invasion.❤

[@eugenioferreira9980]

Eu também felizes anos 80 !!!! ❤

[@lidiacordeirodoimo2246]

I agree with you

[@anthonyvillella4464]

So true, the 80s hands down the greatest music.

[@Levelheadeddancer]

Beautiful music is everywhere. In every time known to humanity. We are music.

[@danielmedporp]

This man left a hole in the music industry that will never be filled. A true genius.

[@marcinziolkowski413]

absolute right

[@Lin-bx5vg]

And a hole in my heart, filled every time I hear his voice.❤😂❤😢❤ Great comment.

[@markcf83]

Agreed. But what a musical legacy he left us. Gems like this, anthems like Heroes and more.

[@paulraymondallred5988]

I feel his heart, in my life. Wish that I could shake the Earth, with such talent, devotion to change, and truth of subject.

[@sonyalingard6484]

Perfectly said ❤

[@joaopincho6378]

This man is one of the reasons I try to believe in some kind of afterlife. I can't just accept that a spirit and a mind like this can simply disappear.

[@rosemarygeary649]

Indeed so, Thank you! Rock on, my friend!

[@joannepoole697]

Absolutely true

[@margaretelacerda8918]

Concordo em gênero número e grau. 💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞

[@1982cherrydrops]

Beautifully put! I agree wholeheartedly x

[@brendadrumm9451]

U gave me a lot of hope I've lost a daughter and son I belive also x

[@A_M_638]

50 years old now and I still love this classic. So glad I had my childhood in the 80's.

[@goldbell1972]

Me too 😄

[@A_M_638]

@@goldbell1972 Imaging I only recently discovered that Modern Love is a Bowie song!

[@goldbell1972]

@@A_M_638 Didn't know abt that 😄

[@jeannettebisschoff3913]

59 now, and my best years have the sound track of Bowie

[@robertjones8819]

Great music indeed, but everyone feels the music of their childhood is the best music of all time. Likewise I had my childhood in 70s and 80s, a golden era, and yet I see the world move on and regret all that I will not be around to see and experience. I came of age in my 40s and 50s, and haven't had nearly enough of life yet, and probably never will.

[@CraigHalliday-r8q]

Absolute Beginners by a very Talented Artist who wrote Exceptional Quality Music and shall be missed by everyone but his star still shines for him and his Legacy lives on God bless Sir David Bowie

[@stuartduff2423]

Music was just on a different level back then. Nothing around today comes close, nothing. Absolute Legend.

[@jovanpejic]

There is still very good quality music today, just look for it ;)

[@isabellegoumberis7456]

Different level, definitely😊

[@paultreadaway102]

Competition another Stratosphere World 🌎🌍 that's why class of 85-89 it's that's me.Hard to believe getting old really suxs yikes omg scary gosh who would have thought flawless genius special time we were there having fun and enjoyment i was as a kid this and so much goin on will never be beaten that was our World 🌎🌍.40years plus no way it seemed not case then it is now and why we saying certain point in life time and age the way it's goin rapidly fast finish to the ends of our lives on Planet Earth least we didn't in the 80s right amount of technology to me

[@goonerlee]

1985 and I'm sitting in my Ford Capri outside a pub waiting for my girlfriend. This came on the radio, she got in the car and I don't think I've ever felt so in love as I did then. This song always brought that memory back and I'll be forever grateful. Cheers David.

[@WolfsH0ok]

My first girlfriend in the 80's. Her father had a Ford Capri ha :))

[@craiglewis2924]

Yeah, I totally get that. Similar happened to me.

[@KISSbestfan]

Man I guess. Wish I could be in love like on old times again. Right now its more serious on every level

[@philippebernard4577]

Well, I'm quite sure that, wherever he can be now, this rare, beautiful and original romance will go straight to his... mmmh; heart ?... Soul ?... Inspiration for a new song with the 'Angels of Paradise' (there ain't no spiders in Heaven, even from Mars), his brand new band ?! (So I've heard, but who knows what's true about those stuffs, dude !?!)... 😉😊😌👍🍻👍🍻👍🍻🍻

[@philippebernard4577]

@@KISSbestfan : That's dramaticly true !! 😷😶 Saddly... We're entring in the SHITWORLD now... Everybody knew about THAT; everybody has hidden their heads in the sand, not to see IT coming, everybody lied, even to themselves... And now we"re in a mad train without brakes, no conductors, no emergency plan. No reason to be happy. More : Even the "clowns", the 'professional comics' who make us and our nerves laugh when the situation is in 'high tension mood', know what I mean ? Even them are bannished from the medias ! All we're allowed to watch all day long are those auto-proclaimed "scientists", the same kind of 'BigBrainBoss' who wanted to burn the first guy who said that Earth was a kinda of a 'ball' (and not some strange flat stuff) !.. Anyway, one thing is for sure : "Good times" (as we call them AFTER) never come back. NEVER. That's the only rule I'm sure of !...😐😶😶

[@woodjackson8424]

David wrote this at a time when he was going through an apparent creative drought. Wish I could have a creative drought like that. What a beautiful song!

[@dorkvader5332]

I read that he said he actually cried while writing it.

[@dalea1545]

A Bowie creative drought is a career for other artists. Always loved this.

[@strangerstreet6061]

@@dorkvader5332 you are right he said that it was the only song that he wrote made him cry .

[@knownpleasures]

It’s his best song but shush don’t tell anyone

[@dars5229]

Oh, absolutely. There's a whole generation who were introduced to Bowie in the 80s, but the decade was actually the most creatively stagnant part of his career (That's not meant as an insult. I've long said Bowie at his worst is still better than the rest at their best.) But between the drugs and making songs for an audience he couldn't really read, his creativity kind of atrophied. And when the 90s came, he either would have died or retired. But fortunately for him (and us) he met Iman. He got clean for her, and she encouraged him to experiment again, which led to a career renaissance. I think it's kinda funny how he cried when he wrote this, because it was almost kind of a prophecy about Iman. Imagine pouring you heart and soul into a love song about someone you think doesn't exist... and then meeting them.

[@Tod-n9o]

I was the 23 year old American singer walking about London when this came out having been escorted across the English Channel by an Absolutely Gorgeous boy named Paddy Bowes as I left France for England. We shared a once in a lifetime toast of a Bitter Lime. I love you to this day Paddy Bowes.. Tod.... a doll from New Zealand you were and are...Always and forever.

[@AntoniSantos-l7u]

What a wonderful song

[@fa0676]

Me, 23, my then-wife, 20. Absolute Beginners. As long as she was smiling, there was nothing more I needed. All gone, so long ago. This song means so much.

[@ianwilliams5028]

Bless xxxx

[@gavinmilton1]

I feel for you my friend! Fleeting is it all.

[@Gibboni]

Right said, Fred

[@johnrhodes2367]

My all time favourite Bowie track. A absolute masterpiece of music. I get goosebumps every time I hear it.

[@niviamaeva]

Absolutely! I have goosebumps and tears 😉

[@knownpleasures]

Yes his best tune 🎉for sure

[@CatWoman6]

Glad I'm not the only one who feels that way.

[@DanielJimenez-uu9yl]

Absolutely!

[@stephenfermoyle4578]

yes and the true Bowie voice

[@NeoSumarian]

Bowie at his finest!

[@JoeHannigan-y6w]

Who's here because David Bowie is a legend

[@bobnice3044]

A man has two deaths, his actual death and the second death is when his name stops being mentioned. Bowie will only have one death.

[@anna-kaisapaaskyla8113]

I agree. He is the greatest artist of our time. Timeless.

[@loganroselli9087]

He is as popular than ever now btw

[@kaljaaheti]

barely anyone i reckon

[@napoleonwilson6499]

Truth

[@ionaramsay525]

He’s FOREVER in my 1 life...

[@HereticHellcat]

This is one of my all time favorite songs. I had a Bowie playlist going while cooking the other night and when this song came on, my husband spontaneously swept me into a dance. It filled my heart with so much love and joy.

[@dewilew2137]

HereticHellcat much love to you and your hubby ❤️

[@HereticHellcat]

Thank you

[@sarahbrittain7907]

HereticHellcat beautiful always keep them memories .

[@HereticHellcat]

I will. Each and every beautiful moment is etched in both my heart and memory. :)

[@jamesy1955]

Peace and love on you. 😊xxx

[@ElTrucoCero]

"As long as we're together the rest can go to hell" Perfect verses.

[@HealthyCarnivoreUK]

Completely agree

[@georgebrown6540]

In my opinion throughout his career, I don't think Bowie had a bad track, just varying degrees of brilliance R. I. P David

[@stevendimmock4791]

You said it, George. Varying degrees of brilliance. If you didn't like one track, hang around. One that you'll love will soon come along.

[@RebeccaTurner-ny1xx]

Hmmm... Laughing Gnome? God Only Knows? Some stinkers amongst the diamonds.

[@paulgregroy1986]

Perfect True Comment

[@Frankincensedjb123]

Oh, he certainly had some, as he should. Even the greats fail, but that makes them great, not trying to repeat, taking risks, and occasionally missing the mark.

[@CorneliaBeateAhnert-ir4be]

Wow, “just varying degrees of brilliance “ - what an answer, what a brilliant comment. Cornelia P.S. In my work as an artist I like to do themes in variations.

[@arseniolupin8851]

one of the best things about 50 years old, is the fact that i lived my teenage years in the 80's that is priceless and i am grateful !!!

[@OutOnTheTiles]

Me too! 54 now and I loved listening to Bowie thru the 80’s.

[@ClassicWorld19]

I'm 46 and feel the same! Privileged to have grown up in the 1980s!

[@craiglewis2924]

I 52 years old in a couple of weeks and have loved Bowie for as long as I can remember. One of my best memories was seeing him in 1987 with my girlfriend at the time and my mate and his wife. Such a fantastic day.

[@danayanker]

I think you got lot of 50+ likes there buddy!

[@iadertina]

Right! I remember me, fourteen years old, middle of the 80's, and giving farevell party at the end of a school year... Let's dance album was playing all the time. I am 52 now, and don't feel a day older than then, and I think that I owe it to Bowie and others. Croatia loves Bowie ❤

[@TheLastComa]

*as long as you're still smiling, there's nothing more I need*

[@bve4456]

*with eyes completely open, but nervous still the same*

[@takato4415]

"As long as we're together The rest can go to Hell I absolutely love you"

[@RoisinElektra]

@@takato4415 Love you til Tuesday ;)

[@brittastraubing9828]

I'm still smiling. I'm a Starter.

[@rossmatheson4303]

I want this played at my funeral and that line is the reason why

[@andymcnaughton1969]

Love this song one of David Bowie's best imo, I remember listening to it as a kid it blew me away and many years later it still does.

[@MichaelKordts-j1p]

Really great song

[@wildbill5670]

God do I ever miss him. I'm in my late 60's now. Seen him many times live, have over 40 of his LP's and have been a huge fan since 71. Every new record I was there at the record store (young ones miss that, flipping through thousands of vinyl records while others played over the speakers in the store, something that should have gone away) the day the new one came out right up to "Black Star". Thank you David for making a part of my life so wonderful. I hope the angels soar over your heart and comfort you now.

[@milesjolly6173]

This is such a bangin' song. Great vocals, keyboards, saxophone, everything about it is fantastic to me.

[@ionstefanion4205]

Me too! Ilove this song! I listen often!

[@amilcarvalenca3381]

Line bass it’s from another world

[@primalium]

Totally agree, I couldn't have said it any better.

[@RayAustria1911]

I lost my mom 4 days before Christmas in 2016... she loved Bowie. This Song was played at my wedding in May 2017. It was so beautiful to have them with me this way;-)

[@timothyray4440]

That is awesome. I know you will cherish that memory. So sorry about your Mom. I am sure she is spreading a little star dust of her own now. :)

[@annaflecchia4747]

❤

[@rosemarygeary649]

@@timothyray4440 Thank you for the reminder, it helped. Peace to you.

[@rustshoo5068]

It would certainly make a great first dance song

[@spkanava]

86

[@verdad1234]

All the feels. He was pure genius. Still can’t believe he’s gone. Timeless brilliance. May his memory always be a blessing.

[@janetfinkel4733]

It is!

[@adamgill]

If you never felt like anyone really understands you. If you feel like you're on the outside, looking in. If you feel like you need to assert yourself, to justify your actions. If you think instead of talk. If you want and need but you don't get it. Bowie is yours.

[@anonymoususer4252]

Thanks man,It really helped

[@nicolevandenbroecke3332]

Feeling exactly like this...

[@Natalia-hb7pk]

current mood. thank u 💛

[@marc9487]

Oui c'est vrai!😁

[@jupitorman]

Lovely ; )

[@vesnarajkovic1753]

For me, from my youth until today...and now I'm 65 years old...he was and remains the King

[@bayernkreise]

Tako je Vesna . So true

[@jansongs]

RIP dear Matthew Seligman, the bassist on this song.

[@nadyanadya4109]

The drums are stunning ...🌹🌹🌹

[@Linelle-jq2ol]

Bassist, great.❤😂😢❤

[@Phooey-tv5tg]

One of the Soft Boys…legend (also played with Thomas Dolby supporting Bowie at Live Aid)

[@JaneKellie-si1gt]

David Bowie Is A British Treasure . Love his music 🎶, his vibe, and his presentation. 👏👏👏🎵

[@dlup5650]

Dawid Bowie’s Masterpiece

[@emiliayonekokumata7167]

Totally agree ❤ love Bowie!

[@Quadri-holic]

…surely ANOTHER of Bowie’s masterpieces!!👌👍👍👍

[@Sunshinepati]

✨🔆✨👍

[@djm9524]

Yes there’s plenty of David Bowie masterpieces! This one just takes me back to my youth more.

[@TheRjb2010]

What a celebration of music this is. The guitar, the drums, sax, vocals, the whole thing. What a creative mind David had. Rest in Peace David, and thank you for the great, timeless music.

[@clintstewart5545]

give back what you stolen from your museums

[@charliesmithers7663]

Ooooooh someones sat on a woke plug

[@darkopodbevsek4022]

Masterpiece out of space and time !

[@republica13]

​@@darkopodbevsek4022I believe he said this song, he put a lot of time and effort into it. When I first heard, it was like an addiction for me. Just blew me away. He had so many hits, this was different but simply amazing.

[@Makado14]

Amen. Thank you David Bowie, you will long be missed...

[@I-Love-Taylor-Swift]

This song is absolute perfection!

[@mummydelxx3038]

I loved the Film and this is my favourite Bowie track ❤❤❤❤ still listening 2024😊

[@MansonXdrums]

I started to listen Bowie when I was in hospital, one motnh after I woke up from koma. Waiting for other operations. He gived me such energy to live and energy to recovery. I moved much as I could listening his songs.

[@desperatemohammedantheworl5833]

Though I was vaguely familiar with my Dad's copies of Ziggy and Aladdin I first properly discovered Bowie when I was hospitalized as a teen. I was bed ridden and my sister brought me her walkman and a selection of mine and her tapes. Among them was her copy of ChangesBowie and on first playing I fell in love with nearly ever song, especially John I'm Only Dancing, Young Americans, Fashion and Blue Jean. He's been a favourite ever since.

[@RoisinElektra]

Always the best to both of you 🍀🍀🍀☀

[@bunteseinhorn7523]

Last summer, he gived me also energy in my live. I felt like I was in a labyrinth last year. One night I saw his labyrinth movie and fell in love. His soul is old and he lived very consciously. He always fought with this world and found his way. Sometimes I feel his spirit next to me!

[@ayeletmazal3510]

his songs are beautifull and very meeningfull 💜

[@helenefrench4275]

Hope you are doing well now. I wish you all the best. Take great care of yourself.

[@ramiz2999]

The greatest artist of all time. A timeless classic that will always be ahead of its time. There will always be absolute beginners.

[@KickassUncle]

Check the dictionary for the definition of "glorious", it is listen to this song.

[@neslihan9447]

​​@@KickassUncle Bir Türkle asla alay etme 🇹🇷📿📖⭐✨

[@KickassUncle]

@@neslihan9447 No, it was only 'so' high.

[@e.s4624]

I absolutely miss you David ❤️

[@mariesteve358]

Me Too, I still love to listening to him! I love & miss you David! ❤

[@supranaturalcreeps2455]

Me too I love him and his music so much 😭💕

[@alicemueller8798]

A lot....😔😐

[@1220b]

Miss him too...

[@TomByron-h7s]

David isn't dead. Ziggy just went home

[@sandratansley8764]

I agree. This song shows the range he has and he is by far the best ever. His attitude toward life his family and how kind he is and fair. Treats his band like family. Wish more people were like him. He overcame many obstacles ans is absolutely brilliant

[@geoffwatts6977]

Well said Sandra I totally agree 😊

[@joaoafonsorochacardoso5508]

My too

[@markholland9826]

Couldn't put It better myself. Every word so true fantastic human being. 👏

[@sandratansley8764]

To me david bowie is still with us. His humorous interviews his beautiful songs his vocabulary phenomenal. He has so many interests. Movies sculpting painting songwriting writing books. How much more talented can one human being be. He connected with his audience and on stage he made you feel like he was singing to you. When talks about Iman and his baby girl he lights up like Broadway. What a horrible illness to die from. He is the only person I know that can smoke a cigarette and make it so sexy. Class act all the way. I hope to see you in the next life david

[@aparecidabeneditadasilva617]

Concordo e essa música é uma das melhores q eu já vi

[@YuriH0777]

Whos listening to this David Bowie Masterpiece in 2021?

[@robertsteele3046]

Never stopped , beautiful vibe !!

[@piggystardust]

See you in 2022...

[@diegovillanueva7530]

yo causa

[@MsAlouatta]

Yoooooooooooo, Bowie forever, es una chingonería

[@alasta1r.3x35]

Of course

[@jceterazzetc]

The coolest love song ever. Evokes so many memories...⚘️

[@Rockdwr89]

I don't know how to explain what I feel when I hear this song, it's a mix of feelings... My eyes get entangled with a smile on my face

[@willow0122]

Bowie will always be a legend.

[@Rodrigo32375]

surely!!!

[@MacPato74]

the piano, the choirs, his voice, the dancers, everything is perfect, this will be heard forever.

[@norbertseiffert5473]

Schaut Euch heute die Welt an. WIR sind die absolut Beginners. Ich verehre David Bowie.

[@mikekaraoke]

There are certain 80’s songs that give me an overwhelmingly painful and bittersweet sense of nostalgia. This is definitely one of them 😥☺

[@damianmcwilliams2371]

I think he is having a joke about 80ts music

[@mikekaraoke]

@@damianmcwilliams2371 Who is????

[@damianmcwilliams2371]

@@mikekaraoke the person singing

[@dudaglo2312]

... Absolutely proud to be born on the same date as he was....

[@jesscogger5096]

My first tune for 2023! ❤️ Bowie I hope you've looking down on us! 🌟✨One of the best songs in the universe

[@paulonota1648]

Not only the song, Bowie was unique and probably the best like Nick Cave 🖤

[@geoffwatts6977]

Well said Jess x

[@salvatorelicitra9207]

@@geoffwatts6977 1QQ

[@antoniodifrancia1223]

it's true

[@TheNeverPlayedSymphonies]

Well a long over due Happy New Year to you 🎉 …Absolute Beginner’s is definitely a cool song to wring in the new year (especially with the epic sax bridge , that sadly isn’t used like it was back in the day) on my channel my 1st song pick played of the year was Dazzle by Siousxie and the Banshees.

[@amicrucio9462]

I don't know why but this song ALWAYS makes me cry... I miss him so much... We love you Starman ❤

[@christinetwardzik7830]

Me too! Every time.

[@pairartsuksumek5014]

Me too. Very emotional song that wake my memories.

[@ruxbox1]

I blame the saxo and Kat bush on the background

[@mazzymuso]

Me too- the “it’s absolutely tr-uuuuuuuuuueee-oooo” bit!

[@alicemueller8798]

...every time, Starman💗🎵 🌹

[@svenganzunten]

10.01.2025 Nine years ago, the "Thin white Duke" left us. I still love, listen to and miss him today.

[@Cb007Portugali]

Yeah Im here for 2025 full of good songs too.. 👍❤️

[@ΚλορίνταΤζουβαλοπούλου]

Me 2❤

[@monicamunoz4238]

2024 Anyone!? Listening here in South Texas!

[@ronaldonascimento8001]

🙋🇧🇷

[@julianabertoni3991]

Listening here in BRAZIL.

[@RafalGrygorczyk]

Hello from Olsztyn.

[@tinak9603]

Hello from Germany

[@katarinapetrovic6647]

Meeeee 😊

[@rabbithole3293]

I love this man. Pure art. He's still alive. Have a nice journey David. You are eternal now.

[@BlackstarAndTheTimekeepers]

Bowies music has been a big part of helping me recover memories I’ve repressed or lost from my concussion. I hear one of the songs I used to use to cope and suddenly I can remember everything. His music is amazing and has always been there for me in my life. RIP to the man who sold the world and bought our hearts with the cash.

[@raffaeleandreini776]

Una ragazza americana Della TV Italiana diceva L' amore è gratis

[@raffaeleandreini776]

Justine Mattera

[@raffaeleandreini776]

In un' altro film Diceva un' attrice L' amore non è un supermarket Dove puoi comprare o vendere alzare o abbassare i prezzi ma Un sentire Ed è il cuore a fissare le cose importanti della vita Miliardi 1991 Carlo Vanzina

[@BlackstarAndTheTimekeepers]

@@raffaeleandreini776 ..... To Google translate I go

[@BlackstarAndTheTimekeepers]

@raffaeleandreini776 actually no I can get alot of that from ittalian... something about meeting his true love in a supermarket?

[@DeeArtist321]

As a kid, I've cried when I've heard this song for the first time. I'll never forget that feeling, inexpiable outburst of emotions with goosebumps and tears... when I actually felt the powerful magic and impact of music, enchanted by this melody, like it was spoken in universal language - although I didn't understand a single word...

[@sneer73]

same here. after twenty sth years still have tears, can't understand where from thanks!

[@Gibboni]

I was 20 when the song came up. Just finished army, having the life in front of me. Today, after 34 years, yes, I’ve got tears in my eyes, I guess because I’m still an absolute beginner.

[@nakladairisillyrica934]

same here

[@bienvenidodelmundo8126]

Well said dude! I feel the same way too.

[@klasi58]

His music, his voice and his charisma are transcendent. I wouldn't be surprised if he is known on the other side of our galaxy. His genius did not know bounds. I miss him dearly.

[@thomassmith5835]

Possibly the best love song ever written.

[@krwawyrzeznik]

Nah, step by step NKOTB

[@_stefanooliva]

Agree with you bro. Maybe the best one.

[@jonykorp7156]

Nah, As the world falls down by David Bowie

[@YankeesFan0620]

Under Pressure from David Bowie and Queen

[@Benjamin-ml7sv]

No, its I wanna hold your hand

[@RebeccaTurner-ny1xx]

At a time when Bowie was in a deep rut of writer's block, he surprised everyone with this. Flippin' great.

[@kaihahemara1]

Thank you David you touched millions around the world with your wonderful music. We can never repay you for what you've given us. RIP David Bowie.

[@briannamancini]

April 19th, 2024... I absolutely love this song ❤❤❤

[@jenniferjennifer5831]

So do I ❤

[@Linelle-jq2ol]

Absolutely.😂❤😂

[@adrianfoy6790]

Me too August 2024

[@emiliayonekokumata7167]

August 2024. Absolute GREAT!

[@paulie2476]

September here too.

[@geoffwatts6977]

Fantastic song.. fantastic man..we still miss you David....

[@aimeethomson7806]

Who would say those comments

[@AntoniSantos-l7u]

One of the BEST songs of all time.

[@lucilovecraft1621]

Still listening to my favourite in 2024 💕

[@louisel3994]

Me too x My first pin up 👩🏼‍🎤 I was in love with him . I am 50 now my Dad 80 so imagine my surprise when I learnt they were the same age 😂😮 forever a pin-up ❤❤❤

[@pavlecetkovic8890]

​@@louisel3994😢😢y🎉

[@Lin-bx5vg]

​@@louisel3994 Wow!❤

[@sophiehoman3573]

Me three:)

[@mimilion6072]

My best friend Dean. We were about 18 and 19 and we went to the pictures in Manchester to see this film. WE WERE ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS.

[@Francloy1]

Cool

[@LM-lb6tl]

If you grew up in the 80's, most of the music seemed to blend together and you didn't realize how good some songs were (like this one) until looking back...

[@lofggfv1305]

True

[@jongreen6422]

Who misses the 80s

[@catalino8010]

me

[@Gmr6176]

Me!!!!!!❤❤❤

[@NancySaerens]

Y do ❤

[@tamahaluzan3545]

Us

[@The_Crucible714]

We were the “absolute beginners” then.

[@philjennings6725]

Iwas a Bowie fan in my early twenties and still am now ime in my seventies .Age doesnt matter when youve still got this music magic with you.

[@bluelady4183]

Too true!!! Even my grandchildren loves Bowie!!!

[@philjennings6725]

@@bluelady4183 Your grand kids have got a great music taste.

[@bluelady4183]

@@philjennings6725 they have!!! They take after me!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@philjennings6725]

@@bluelady4183 In that case they willdefinately become music scholars and teach others bravo.

[@bluelady4183]

@@philjennings6725 thank you Phil

[@ianburrows310]

One of the best David Bowie's songs and that says a lot he was unique and a brilliant artist may you Rest in Peace and thankyou for your music 🎶🎶🎶

[@Rgalvez]

I only hear this extended version. The sax solo, the ending. Pure magic.

[@marcomostertz7142]

Super Nice Song from David Bowie ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊😊

[@SteveDavis-gc2pp]

This has to be one of the greatest songs of all time - Genius

[@cupidstunt1975]

This song really is utter perfection, yet rarely seems to get any airtime when talking about Bowie's greatest tunes.

[@brittastraubing9828]

23👍

[@ionaramsay525]

Well it has our appreciation… that 💯counts.

[@solwaysandsRC]

It's a very special song that affects one in a deep and lasting way

[@xagtly]

The problem is that he had so many brilliant songs. I have a tear in my eye listening.

[@Daniel-mx4oy]

Truly a masterpeace. Love you David Bowie.

[@angelahenderson3130]

As an artist never equalled and no one even comes a close second, although very often copied. How greatful we Brits should be for having the absolute pleasure of having this genius within our shores. God love and bless you David. Angela x

[@Cliff-o2j]

Not many things make me proud to be British but our music legends like the genius Bowie do. This isn't played anywhere near enough.

[@craiglewis6145]

I play it at least a couple of times every day. I'm 55 and was 17 when this was released. I've never tired of it.

[@Linelle-jq2ol]

Not much makes me proud to be a human...Bowie does. From U.S., Earth.

[@Cliff-o2j]

@@Linelle-jq2ol I'm sorry if my patriotism offended you.Must be a problem in US.

[@damianmcwilliams2371]

I'm Australian and I have been enthralled by the music from England my whole life.

[@wyattholden9601]

I keep on waking up to these old videos being released again and man is it good

[@josephlong2791]

Reminds me of when I grew up in New York City. As a matter of fact I lived in New York when this song came out. I still listen to it

[@ravenhill_TimesOfLore_1968]

unless your lucky enough to still have the vinyl, where else could you hear this? they don't play it on the radio no more.

[@danielsampson7530]

You might get it on Gary Davies 'Sounds of the 80's' on Radio 2....but apart from that it's not a very well played Bowie song at all....

[@chowmein2917]

I’m so sick of people saying R.I.P Bowie I told you guys he’s not dead he just finally found a way to mars

[@laurentgomes3703]

Rest In Power David.

[@TillTheLightTakesUs]

Unless there's a way to mars from six feet down under, he ain't there, kiddo. He's DEAD af.

[@newllaall]

Amazing singer, with a huge part that let here to us. Trully star man.

[@silviapinna3248]

[@majatadic9241]

1.000.000 likes for your comment, bro!! Great artists never die......

[@iamthelazerviking23]

I lost my wife 3.5 years ago & every time I hear this song, especially the sax solo at the end it brings me back to much happier days with her. Thank you for the gift, David.

[@sarah-ws2tg]

…absolutely beautiful comment 🙏🙏🙏

[@Camille_Anderson]

🙏🙏💯💯

[@rachelrobinson6311]

One of the best somgs of all time, lyrics, tune the lot. Timeless july 2024

[@ana-mariaoncescu5151]

This masterpiece makes me feel absolutely sure that all we need is to explore the present moment. A relationship is built hour by hour and needs every second of harmony. 🌈

[@tylermartin7394]

This song captures the essence of 1980's music. David Bowie went on an absolute creative tear in the 80's and his music helped define the decade.

[@brittastraubing9828]

MB- Samba De Janeiro

[@raylira4671]

Bowie!! Sensacional!!😜

[@lelabotoxique]

I never ever cry, but every single time I listen to this song, well... it's the waterworks. And I just don't know why. I love this song. So very much.

[@BlackHairedLady73NYC]

I do too. There's something so beautifully melancholy about the melody; it gets me right in the heart every time.

[@brianvernon9418]

Makes me sad also when I hear his music knowing he's no longer with us, it's the same with Donna Summer. 💖💖💖💖

[@waltrohrbach2459]

Utterly romantic, dramatic plus pure elegance renders this timeless masterpiece.

[@sheila7342]

Me too!

[@knownpleasures]

That’s a measure of a great song

[@Kayatink]

This song is a masterpiece, the strings, keys, sax, David's vocals, the lyrics, top notch 💯. Listen through headphones - bellisimo! 💖

[@philjennings6725]

Ime listening on headphones now. VUNDERBAR.

[@stephenward9340]

Par excellence.

[@petermorris9818]

Love the girl's voice too

[@DD-ev2dt]

March 1986 late and great BOWIE with classic "Absolute beginners" ..... gutted when the great one died DAVID gone but not forgotten 👃➕.

[@mollywalker3309]

Just read how Bowie’s existence let a young David Gahan realize he wasn’t an outsider. There is a place for all of us. So glad you’ve uploaded this - another glimpse of the cool, kind, of his generation yet oh so unique Bowie. My son needs this gentle soul now. Thank you.

[@christinechumley4571]

I absolutely love this song!! He sings it beautifully!!

[@arturorzechowski2535]

When you are 50+ you want to listen to this and only this, again and again…

[@jeanettep1086]

The key change in the chorus really gets me. And that sax solo, wow x

[@antonia6234]

Έχεις δίκιο!! Η καλύτερη δεκαετία τραγούδια διαμάντια χαιρετισμούς από Ελλάδα 🇬🇷🇬🇷

[@landeluxury5406]

So true.

[@danwohlslagel1277]

while driving a 64 Skylark convertible

[@aertonsantos2127]

É a pura verdade caro Amigo!

[@richardmarkstanway67]

I was 18 at the time. Thought this song was magical never thought it got its true recognition.

[@0zzfanka]

I've nothing much to offer There's nothing much to take I'm an absolute beginner But I'm absolutely sane As long as we're together The rest can go to hell I absolutely love you But we're absolute beginners With eyes completely open But nervous all the same If our love song Could fly over mountains Could laugh at the ocean Just like the films There's no reason To feel all the hard times To lay down the hard lines It's absolutely true Nothing much could happen Nothing we can't shake Oh, we're absolute beginners With nothing much at stake As long as you're still smiling There's nothing more I need I absolutely love you But we're absolute beginners But if my love is your love We're certain to succeed If our love song Could fly over mountains Sail over heartaches Just like the films If there's reason To feel all the hard times To lay down the hard lines It's absolutely true

[@monikas.8483]

Uwielbiam! !

[@marioh.3633]

Thanks for posting!

[@paulosterwalder7534]

Thanks so I understand et better

[@miguelpadeiro762]

Thanks, the lyrics totally aren't on the video's description

[@zazazink]

Oo9o9999o9

[@lockedin60]

One thing I can say about Bowie's music he always surprised you with his music. He never released a single that sounded anything like his previous single. I will say that he may not have been one of my favorite recording artist but his music never was boring.