David Bowie Is - Ricky Gervais

"It never felt like I was with David Bowie Rock God, it felt like I was with David Jones". Comedian, Ricky Gervais, shares some insight into his favourite ever Bowie record and their pen pal friendship.
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About David Bowie:
David Bowie redefined musical genres and the potential of live performance for generations of music lovers. Creating and discarding a variety of personae and restlessly challenging musical boundaries, Bowie released timeless albums including Space Oddity, Hunky Dory, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust…, Aladdin Sane, Diamond Dogs, Young Americans, Station to Station, "Heroes,” Let's Dance, Heathen, The Next Day and many more. Blackstar, Bowie’s 28th and final studio album, was released on his 69th birthday, January 8, 2016. David Bowie died on January 10, 2016, two days after the release of Blackstar. His body of work, his influence on the worlds of music, art, fashion, film, theatre and beyond, and his legacy of innovation and reinvention will live forever. 2022 kicks off with Bowie at 75, a celebration of his 75th birthday with the Brilliant Adventure box set, the previously unreleased Toy, the 50th anniversary of Ziggy Stardust and a series of special events.
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[@StevenStinkyverse]

"I have a proper job. David Bowie, Rock God" Badass response not gonna lie.

[@scottsofardlair13]

@Old Blue WitchShivers. If you're going to be fan, who better?

[@Makoto03]

This is so awesome to see Ricky Gervais talk about how down to earth David Bowie was. :)

[@morningstar9233]

I've heard so many anecdotes about how David was just a regular, friendly, funny guy if you were lucky to know him. Shrewd and professional of him to keep the Rock God persona for the stage. I believe in his first flush of fame he had difficulty separating himself from the Ziggy he created and it nearly drove him insane. He really learned to be the master of his fame and enjoyed a rich personal and private life. Quite an achievement among his myriad others and perhaps his most rewarding. I can only guess, for his private life was exactly that. And rightly so.

[@DudeSilad]

I knew a fella who was working in wherever Absolute Beginners was made, Pinewood or Elstree. He was in the queue in the canteen with the rest of the set builders. Bowie came in and joined the queue like everyone else. A lacky came over and said 'Mr Bowie, please come to the front'. Bowie said 'no, I'll queue with the rest of the fellas thank you' and proceeded to chat like a normal human being. In the 70's he was surrounded by his management and wasn't so approachable. But he loved to just chat about mundane things.

[@kamilabobrowska24]

W1

[@jonnysupreme]

Nearly drove the ladinsane

[@dkno5941]

Ricky is just like the rest of us. In awe of how truly amazing Bowie was in every way. Was, is and forever will be. ❤

[@kristandagley7089]

Everytime Ricky Gervais tells a story it's always hysterical and awesome to hear, but to hear him talk about Bowie makes my day. Such a great friendship 🖤

[@bowieaddict3178]

We are so damn fortunate to have lived during Bowie's lifetime. And how utterly blessed many of us were to see him perform live. #DavidBowieRockGod! ⚡💜⚡💜⚡💜⚡💜

[@robertbeermanjr.2158]

Yes, I see it the same way..... So fortunate to have lived in the time of David Bowie!

[@stevecampbell9686]

Sweet Thing has to be one of the most underrated songs of all time.

[@cathywethington5913]

Absolutely

[@missnicobella]

Fully agree!

[@currybro]

especially the live version off David live at the tower Philadelphia

[@teresathomley3703]

The Sweet Thing suite is one of the greatest assemblies of sound, texture, and emotion to be put on vinyl. Gorgeous, mind blowing stuff.

[@davidmalarkey1302]

Agree Ricky

[@tonyaitkenis]

Six bereft years since we lost David Bowie and it still hurts like losing your first love, that deep down don't know whether to laugh or cry emotion. Watching Ricky Gervais and his decription of such a normal down to earth David Jones with scart leads in his hands brought back that same laugh or cry emotion, thank you.

[@DiVijeah]

David, always ahead of our time ⚡️✨💫

[@mindfulness1118]

Ricky is clearly a lovely and down to earth guy. His laughter is infectious. Miss you David. ❣️

[@tc-01-counsel38]

Long Live The StarMan 🌟

[@terrypussypower]

The first record I ever bought was “Drive In Saturday”, then bought “Diamond Dogs” when it first came out, and was obsessed with it from that first needle drop on “Future Legend”s “.. this ain’t Rock ‘n’ Roll, this is genocide!” lyric! It even got me a Gold Star ⭐️ in my English class after the teacher asked if anyone knew what the word “genocide” meant, and I was only one who raised their hand and knew what it was! All thanks to “Diamond Dogs”

[@MegaSickcat]

David never really considered himself a 'Rock God', he used to say that to amuse himself. Met him twice at his invitation and was so funny, so kind and just a regular kind of guy. I felt like I knew him for years that's how comfortable he made me feel...

[@waynewalsh5980]

David Bowie is Ricky Gervais...

[@batgurrl]

I love Ricky Gervais but adore David Bowie even more. This was delightful plus my favorite Bowie song Heroes in the background. I would love to hear even more of his thoughts❤️

[@reinforcedpenisstem]

I agree about Sweet Thing. It's unbelievably brilliant.

[@azngf]

Ricky is a legend.

[@kstardust7690]

My heart hurts, I miss him so much. Thanks, Ricky Gervais, for making me feel less alone.

[@kimcason8764]

Coming up to 8yrs since his Passing ( into another Higher Plain/ universe) And every Day I play something of his..! It doesn't seem possible there isn't another Album/CD/Film coming out..! And the World is the Worse for it..!!😢 Miss you David, You Lucky Bugger Ricky, to have really Known him..! Green with Envy..! 🤢😡🤢

[@truth3358]

Miss him Bowie so much you can never get bored of his music LONG LIVE HIS MUSIC

[@michaeldiaz5473]

Sweet thing. Heard it for the 1st time, yesterday. Can't stop playing it.

[@jurgeofrusciante]

Sweet thin indeed is a great, great song.

[@melizmatea]

Sweet Thing is one of my favourites too - it's brilliant, and his voice is just so amazing!

[@SLB4523]

I was obsessed by Sweet Thing at 13 years old. Still one of the best songs ever.

[@ivankaramasov]

Sweet thing/Candidate/Sweet thing is one of the four great "epic" Bowie songs. The other three being Cygnet Committee, Station to Station, and Blackstar.

[@Joshualuv13]

I'm with Ricky ! Luv luv luved Bowie what feels like forever and his music continues to feel current and more relevant than ever .

[@amandaherman]

Glad to hear about David Bowie and Ricky had wild times together sounds awesome 👍

[@mrengulfeddirector]

Sweet Thing Suite is still my favorite Bowie "track". Very cool to see Gervais give it a shout out.

[@kiryuchan860]

Diamond Dogs is so good

[@cathywethington5913]

My favorite too. Still amazed by it

[@EagerSnake]

Really happy to see this. David was just something out of this world, and the way Ricky describes him is so fantastic... I remember Bono saying that, the reason why his family got a color TV was because of Bowie. My goodness I miss him so much.

[@peaceofpiety]

They tell us not to worship people as Idols. During my Senior Year of High School, we were given an assignment in English Class to write about our Idols. I CHOSE Bowie. Not because of his person, but rather because of the SPIRIT within the human vessel of David 'Bowie' Jones. I loved his androgynous Self, his spunk, his energy, his creativity, his music, his acting, and his character. Now I realize why I keep seeing animals and characters with one shiny eye, people that blink one eye, and cars with only one headlight. IT's not just Sans of Time, but rather Father Time winking at Mother Nature. SPIRIT guiding me through my course, my destined life path. For 'Mee, in my personal journey, David Bowie IZ IT! "Don't dream IT, be IT" "If you build IT, they will come." "IT is only with the heart that one can see rightly. What is essential is invisible to the eye."

[@karnesrussell]

Heroes One of my favorite songs

[@muppetmike69]

Awesome story about my hero 😊 thanks Ricky you legend

[@Capt.Marco-Hawk-L.L.A.P]

one hand you got David Bowie awesome rock god on the other hand you got Ricky Gervais Fantastic comedy god, both have a big part in my life

[@Joshualuv13]

They sure do ...

[@mrcomenttoe2009]

Dude you're the best I just wanted to tell you thank you for all the beautiful entertainment you have brought us with lots of good feeling

[@BowieRulez]

He’s right. Sweet Thing/Candidate/Sweet Thing Reprise is my favorite. It’s genius!

[@thebossman60]

Agreed

[@yvonnebaur4485]

Candidate/Sweet Thing, is still a song I play weekly. I've had to replace endless albums, & cds of his. Loved him since The man who sold the world album.

[@cathywethington5913]

The man who sold the world is the first Bowie lp I bought and sweet thing/candidate is still my favorite of all his work. Diamond dogs gets a regular workout at my house,too. Still have the original lps. I never wore them out because my sisters and I made a habit of recording our albums on cassettes and then playing them until they wore out, then recording them again.

[@doesyourdogbite4799]

Ricky gives you the idea that you had the experience. Gervais is the Bowie of comedy.

[@MsJimbo1960]

Sweet thing is an incredible song.I need to play it now ! While i am here Thanks for the work you do for animals..

[@ThiagodMoraes]

Don't worry Rick, we will never forget about Bowie gift. Because legends live forever!!

[@BradyPires7]

love Ricky but worshipped David, i remember back in the day on Bowienet chatting with David in the chat room just the 2 of us for ages. it ended up with me sending him a vhs tape of bbc show Baal to new york as he never saw. always will be loved lord Bowie.once your life gets involved in Bowie your life is changed for the better forever

[@crumplezone1]

Your right Rick when I heard five years and bought ZSATSFM I was hooked like millions of others, he defined an era and definitely gave me my love of words after listening to his lyrics on most of his songs, I actually think he changed a lot of peoples thinking subconsciously, he really was the ultimate chameleon

[@vanessavictoria231]

great. my favorite comedian talking about my favorite musician

[@theultimatejoost]

I love how Ricky loves Bowie. So good

[@dst9997]

Really enjoying this run of videos. I feel like Ricky proved there’s not much you can actually say about Bowie’s music in words to do justice, but it’s more about the impact his music had on the lives of everyone who heard it and the humble rock god himself.

[@twcmaker]

Miss db so much. We used to go for years knowing he was plotting another album. And then it would happen.. Waiting now knowing it won't happen is horrible. 🙏 God bless ya David ❤️

[@lindabeeston7408]

Can really relate Ricky. Thanks for your experience 😀. I feel like you do about DB

[@rondaallen9091]

Thanks for that.☺️🥰

[@jezebeljack2682]

i love this 😍

[@samuelblinne6040]

Awesome

[@ottovonbismarck6310]

That’s the way I felt watching Bowie on SNL in Dec ‘79 at age 11. 🌞 I can be something 🙂

[@yvonnevanderhilst7317]

Love the way he speaks about his friend. Still laughing I am sure David. Is watching him and also laughing.

[@antonioduartemartinsmoreir8919]

David Bowie é sem dúvida e será sempre um dos melhores músicos que apareceu na terra

[@sellersnatos63]

Wow I don't know how long ago this was posted but best yet Ricky best yet and the Golden globes second to none best you should win an award for this one too I love you Ricky and I've always loved your attitude online thank you for this video

[@sellersnatos63]

I don't know what the golden rules are but I'm commenting on my comment Ricky please respond to me I cannot believe that someone like yourself has a story like this I mean I can't believe it because you're famous as well but the story in itself is beautiful I just I'm so glad I have that as an image in my head forever beautiful beautiful darling beautiful

[@9cross]

Sweet Thing is so good. I wish more people knew about it.

[@2puffs770]

I commented earlier in the wrong place, but.....I just want you to know how much I value your mind, so happy you had a personal friendship with someone that had so much impact upon the world, and on such personal levels. What's more, I think the people that have befriended YOU, have something of value in their lives. I know you are so appreciated the world over. I raise my Foster's to you. Cheers, mate!

[@stationtostation8311]

i love that i share a favourite artist with my favourite comedian

[@mccalennonharristarr]

OMG! DAVID BRENT!!!!!!

[@teresathomley3703]

Hearing Bowie for the first time was nothing short of revolutionary. I can't really describe him or his art well.

[@ecmccoy7340]

Bowie was brilliant. The world is a darker place without him. 🧑🏻‍🎤

[@bengejuknowit3048]

I bloody love Ricky Gervais! He's not afraid to out there and say what he thinks! I also discovered Arcade Fire because of Bowie, I'd also never heard of them until he mentioned them in an interview years ago! They are my favourite band & I've seen them 3 times live!

[@L0REN0R2Z0RR0]

Many other people also aren't afraid, but should be because they're talking utter bullshit. I think Ricky has a good overall feeling on what to say and what not.

[@tomash9116]

"Like I had to remind him I knew who he was", that is such a brilliant, self-reflective line...

[@julkowskimary386]

Yes Indeed

[@thesound-chameleonman3580]

I messaged the saxophonist who appears in the background music on Lazarus and Blackstar of course by David Bowie! and now I'm getting it signed by him! nearest to Bowie i could get! C.

[@katerlinden5329]

Proper Genius... ⚡🧡⚡

[@mikewhite4560]

Great SIMPLE Story....

[@HarvestMoon2049]

God. It still hurts that he's gone. 💔⚡

[@quandrixtwincaster5738]

PSA to everyone that Ricky Gervais was a total stud back in the day when he was the lead of the music duo known as Seona Dancing. His vocals took much inspiration from Bowie, especially for their hit track "Bitter Heart". He doesn't much talk about it because people basically laughed him out of the music industry, but I can't imagine why for the life of me. Gervais was fantastic.

[@DudeSilad]

Ricky was getting emotional then. He's so lucky to have known him. I often wondered did Bowie did normal things, like paint a door or hoover up. Of course in his youth days. But as a super rich rock God, I just can't imagine it. And here he was try to sort out Ricky's telly! I miss him. But he's not gone.

[@robinbradbury6493]

Sweet Thing...yes.

[@trevormulholland1037]

In the 90s met the lovely man after so so many years of thinking he was the only man I would marry!Not gay but loved the man so much he was electric to meet,I thanked him for his wonderful music,he was kind and elegant,it was only afterwards I realised he was also with his beautiful wife for whom I had missed, being transfixed to this gentleman....Does Ricky have a job lot of Simon Cowell Tee Shirts?

[@aevoguitars2576]

Bowie fixing cables on his telly👍😃. I agree with your comments ..sweet thing g8 too.

[@julkowskimary386]

Everyone Lives You, as well!

[@houleronald]

For me it was and it will always be Bowie and Prince.

[@skinnynuggetsmith1003]

Yeeeee

[@scottsofardlair13]

RG is a true fan.

[@whocares2033]

Oh,to be able to spend an evening with the two of them.

[@skyblack433]

Love this. It's the personal stories like this that make me love him more. Bowie not Gervais... Sorry mate. (RG, you're pretty epic too 😊)

[@terrypussypower]

Who? Rowling?

[@skyblack433]

@@terrypussypower corrected lol, meant Ricky

[@tonyawykle4966]

david, is an awesome musician of his time. :) xoxo princess

[@julkowskimary386]

Hello Ricky💙

[@DVineMe]

I never feel like I want Ricky Gervais to shut up, but with David Bowie playing in the background I'm like: stop talking, I want to hear the music!

[@DVineMe]

Omg remember that thing with Ricky in what was it? Extras or something? Where Ricky's getting disappointed by David. :') Oh and Arcade Fire: awesome band!

[@justred.]

We will forever remember him as one of the most funniest man through email, ever.

[@gorelordzskate-racing-videos]

We didn't deserve David, I wish my fellow Americans had class like the British citizens do. I might play mainly punk and metal but bowie will always be one of my favorite artists ever.

[@TinyDancer250]

Bowie with a capital B!!

[@bbbart77]

The snub nosed face guy really loved him.

[@julkowskimary386]

Inlove You to pieces. You are Hilarious. Mote Please. We Need More. Move Time?

[@simonspeak9288]

Ricky gets it

[@WalrusKing1976]

⚡❤️⚡

[@alecjohnson5269]

No one goes near Bowie he was and will always be the king

[@sandymartyn5410]

David Bowie was a genius

[@Pureheart_gentlesoul]

Hello Sandy..

[@sandymartyn5410]

@@Pureheart_gentlesoul hello Fred,, do I know you?

[@Pureheart_gentlesoul]

@@sandymartyn5410 No not really dear, and am sorry if am been rude infringing on your comment section.. Am Fred Jensen from San Jose CA and am a big fan of David bowe songs too.. Your comment on this video was really nice.. I haven't met another fan like me, So I decided to say Hi and hope if we can both be friends..??

[@sandymartyn5410]

@@Pureheart_gentlesoul we can be friends if you want to

[@Pureheart_gentlesoul]

@@sandymartyn5410 smiles, that's nice of you to say dear.....thanks for asking Do you mind me asking, where are you from..??

[@MrZodiac666]

ROCK GOD. &. COMEDY GOD.

[@miriaborgess]

❤

[@easygame7955]

Rock opera meets grunge, so fucking true...

[@brunoercoli8867]

🔝

[@vivianacardenas2555]

😍

[@misfit2022]

Ricky knows his stuff when it comes to David Bowie. I love the Mick Ronson stuff though I have to admit.

[@ThinWhiteAxe]

I love how much his laugh sounds like Bowie's

[@MathieuLLF]

Arcade Fire's Funeral changed my life. Amazing album!

[@ottovonbismarck6310]

Sweet Thing really is unique 😁

[@janainagimenes1181]

Olá.🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@suezeeq]

The word genius gets thrown around too often however in David's case, I believe it to be true.

[@nathanadnitt]

I was 13 when Bowie died, cried like a bitch that night even at that age..I knew what we all lost, thanks dad for inspiring my music taste

[@cristinamirandavaliente8819]

Ay! que alguien lo traduzca porfavor :'(