Two other great Bowie songs from the same period: "This Is Not America" and "Absolute Beginners" (I prefer the long version).
@BrianSmith-vl7xu4 жыл бұрын
the song represents western imperialism and capitalism ideologies to the east.
@easytoassemble543213 ай бұрын
One thing I overlooked, was how the song isn't structured like most regular songs. Chorus only appears once, then a few verses, before the bridge, then a breakdown leads into an extended middle-eight? And, it works so well. I also love the bass playing on this song.
@monicalee13744 жыл бұрын
Over 35 years And still listen to this song! Iconic Bowie RIP!
@barbarachieppo82904 жыл бұрын
Please react to 'Sound and Vision' and 'The Man Who Sold The World' by Bowie Thank you Peace💝
@roncardenas25824 жыл бұрын
Great song and reaction, have always loved the different and odd in a way. Bowie was both, yet at the same time, and entertainer that knew how to take you away for awhile. Much love and respect.!.
@yv29294 жыл бұрын
Great catchy track along with Modern Love and Let's Dance formed a trio of super hit songs from his '83 Let's Dance album 🎶 Enjoyed your reaction - have a great day ☀️
@robertwells38674 жыл бұрын
fabulous guys just brilliant... i just cant reccomend high enough for you a queen song called innuendo.....trust me its astounding
@thecoogs4 жыл бұрын
Big crossover dance hit! But that voice gave it the power
@andrethomas70964 жыл бұрын
She just loved his deep voice and the way he took charge and said shhhhhhh
@confusedmagicduckenthusias47744 жыл бұрын
The song is actually a cover of an Iggy Pop song. The original was more of a pure love song though.
@jessica54974 жыл бұрын
Original? For me both are original, Bowie wrote too
@Marcus-Oh-really-yes4 жыл бұрын
Fun dance song from the 1980s... but looking back on it from today's eyes, the title is a tad male chauvinistic. You wouldn't release a song today called "Mexico Girl" or "India Girl" or "Korea Girl" or "Somalia Girl" (like David Bowie's wife Iman) or "Philippines Girl" or "Peru Girl" or "Egypt Girl" or "Russia Girl."
@kurtjk014 жыл бұрын
More's the pity; how the hell did we get from the 80's where we didn't see it as racial or national or anything like that, to being afraid of your own shadows these days.
@jessica54974 жыл бұрын
Lol is a critic on colonialism man.. Bowie and iggy knew what they were doing
@jenewbee4 жыл бұрын
Now listen to the original by Iggy Pop
@xoxxobob614 жыл бұрын
Didn't he write it with him?
@jenewbee4 жыл бұрын
@@xoxxobob61 Yeah but it was recorded by Iggy first
@Terri68684 жыл бұрын
jenewbee But Bowie made it a hit. He never liked this song.
@jenewbee4 жыл бұрын
@@Terri6868 Who never liked the song?
@Terri68684 жыл бұрын
jenewbee Bowie, look up a Rosie O show. Bowie comes on with his wife. She states David never liked China Girl. You should look it up.
@marymargaretmoore90344 жыл бұрын
Love David Bowie!
@dianaprobst31574 жыл бұрын
I've always considered this song the flip side of American Woman, by The Guess Who. Similar sentiment.
@arthurfelig56294 жыл бұрын
It's a metaphor for heroin addiction ( china white = well known term for 'H' ) The lyrics make a lot more sense when you see it for what it is.
@SpaceCattttt4 жыл бұрын
David was always a fantastic actor as well as singer. He didn't just sing the songs, but he PERFORMED them by inhabiting the heart, thoughts and feelings of the persons expressing themselves through the lyrics. That's usually what singers are "supposed" to do, I think. But only a handful of passionate artists are good enough to convincingly pull it off. And David was a master at it. Listen to his song "We Are the Dead" if you want to hear a dramatic performance!
@Just-Me-Living4 жыл бұрын
England used to occupy Hong Kong...so what I get from it is an English man in love with a China girl. But maybe she is not used to his way outgoing way of life. Maybe he is too forward and doesn't know their subtle way to court a woman from China.
@jkoff764 жыл бұрын
Not a huge fan of this version. The original Iggy did had a lot more energy and just the way his vocals sound. It's menacing. Great collaboration though.
@somedude62684 жыл бұрын
Love the honesty...and the ignorance of ones honesty..."oh he was showing off"...a man in love with a woman tends to do that....cherish the moment young one.....cheers!
@raymondritenour60334 жыл бұрын
Love your reaction videos if you get a chance please react to John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band. Garden of Eden, Just a Matter of Time, Maryia, Tender Years.. Just to name a few I believe you all would enjoy it. Keep up the good work and I'll keep watching.. Have a wonderful day...
@acegaming12253 жыл бұрын
This reaction was so enjoyable to watch, love the channel😀
@Terri68684 жыл бұрын
Love Bowie💜 Please react to more Bowie. Newer song Slip Away🔥