David Bowie - Space Oddity, Live, 1969

Posted by www.nostalgoteket.se "Space Oddity" is a song written and performed by David Bowie and released as a music single in 1969. It is about the launch of Major Tom, a fictional astronaut; its title alludes to the film 2001: A Space Odyssey, released the previous year. The lyrics have also been seen to lampoon the failed British space programme. The song appears on the album David Bowie (also known as Space Oddity). The BBC featured the song in its television coverage of the Apollo 11 launch and lunar landing, which took place in the days following the release of the song.

[@Digmer]

this was WAY ahead of his time. brilliant.

[@JohnP587]

@Medicine_Man1w pfp

[@franker69]

OMG! That is the origin. The place where everything started

[@kaliljackson7364]

It is

[@spkanava]

69

[@stevekulbacki5238]

He is special!

[@waynenorthspacebuoy3529]

Fab ... I hope my YT Bowie songs makes him smile from far far away ... so cool.

[@aaronwybel1142]

not theres an original made in February in the same year

[@Dakhaos-ou812]

1969.....never heard this version. It is a masterpiece..

[@waynenorthspacebuoy3529]

Fab ... I hope my YT Bowie songs makes him smile from far far away ... so cool.

[@maryanng6841]

Definitely, a very good version! Never heard it before either.

[@bluethunder6801]

With the stylophone playing in the background

[@AWSOMEPOSSUM16]

He looks so happy.

[@kaliljackson7364]

He dose

[@melizmatea]

Baby Bowie!!! If you took a time machine back to this night and told him how iconic he'd be and how many people would love him and one day mourn him, it would surely have completely blown his mind!

[@jessemacias2]

Not really, very few people know are very aware of where they come from, where they’re at and where they’re going, oh he was definitely one of those people.

[@willomina1990]

Hey!.....Nah, David was far to 'full of himself'....

[@waynenorthspacebuoy3529]

Fab ... I hope my YT Bowie songs makes him smile from far far away ... so cool.

[@jashwilks6503]

He's such a soft singer in this era of bowie

[@christinefarquhar2858]

6

[@royaltracy1598]

Just imagine… being able to paint such a vivid picture of emotions and colors with words!!

[@leclercsyl]

In 1969, I was 3 years old... and this song still thrills us. What an artist!

[@ChildofanAwesomeGod]

I feel like i just lost a long time friend

[@tokaicarl]

+carol adlon me too - cant get over it-- so sad-- what a drag eh

[@ChildofanAwesomeGod]

+tokaicarl yeah.....it brings to mind the saying...you don't know what you got til it's gone

[@denisebranquinho2377]

Me too.

[@0far0from0sanity]

Me too

[@blacki1958]

+carol adlon me too....still so very sad

[@BoboDoboRobo]

So nervous here, aww

[@kyledelrosario8963]

Haha he really does seem nervous

[@InfernAlien]

He was just a boy, at that period.

[@tectherec]

Yes

[@Sycophants_should_suffer]

Because he's very high.

[@kasimsultonfan]

On the contrary , I think he's very composed , considering how stripped back and exposed this is. His delivery is very relaxed , even slightly behind the beat , showing real confidence in his ability and his material , especially given that shit-awful lounge band behind him with the drummer from hell.

[@pocketfrogs176]

David, I miss you more than words can describe....

[@abelgerman2741]

R.I.P. Mr. Bowie. will enjoy your beautiful music !

[@billtaylor4224]

+virgorouge I love how you wish him to be in a place of love. I miss him so. Been a fan for over 40 years. Such a huge part of my life and now it is gone.

[@lethayle3388]

22 year old Ziggy. So amazing

[@barkboingfloom]

Ziggy wouldn't be created for another 3 years.

[@Thelma2210]

His eyes, his smile, his voice, his music... ♥♥♥

[@waynenorthspacebuoy3529]

Fab ... I hope my YT Bowie songs makes him smile from far far away ... so cool.

[@1rich11]

Thelma, this is all before he met the spiders from mars( actually from my home town of Hull)

[@kasienkakaminska6915]

🤍🤍🤍

[@luckygitane]

He wouldn't look so healthy again for another 8 years.

[@pablosalazarcomposer]

This is ground control to major Tom! We'll miss you!! Thanks for all the wonderful music!

[@izzsuperhary]

RIP Major Tom... Thanks for ur all beautiful and inspiring music. We'll miss uuuu....

[@ragingbab000n]

What a treasure. Like this performance or not we are so lucky to live in a time where people we loved like Bowie still have things like this in a time capsule for us to enjoy.

[@martron1962]

How am I just now seeing this for the first time, what a freaking masterpiece, love me some Bowie!

[@syd0269]

I remember this was just before the Apollo 11 moon launch. Showing my age here. Bowie was a trailblazer !

[@kamikazekaos]

so sad even 10months after his death, I keep on digging up and finding tons of video footage of him. fascinate with his life story, simply the best, r.I.p

[@waynenorthspacebuoy3529]

Fab ... I hope my YT Bowie songs makes him smile from far far away ... so cool.

[@MrSlitskirts]

Great live version and great drumming / guitar / orchestra sounds.

[@itsbeauty715]

And thus, a legend was born...

[@Daisy2U]

Aww, he looks so sweet and innocent here. Fresh faced Bowie - absolutely darling!!

[@galihgori]

He was 22 and wrote some important music history. And I don't remember what I did when I was 22 years old.

[@waynenorthspacebuoy3529]

Fab ... I hope my YT Bowie songs makes him smile from far far away ... so cool.

[@sam8404]

@@waynenorthspacebuoy3529 spamming that over and over won't make people want to watch your channel.

[@TheArpomni2]

must be first and last time a real orchestra use a Stylophone ,, amazing

[@lonewolf2150]

KZbin is the only closest thing to a time machine

[@ricardoflores-ps4yn]

2:24 best part

[@el_chief_dannyboy]

You can really hear the Syd Barrett influence on this tune

[@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785]

Love that 12 string guitar....wish I could buy it on auction. People with odd colored eyes are very special people...and Bowie was no exception. I envy him. When I went to our family's barber as a small child in the 1980s I told her, I wanted a David Bowie haircut.

[@joycejean-baptiste4355]

I had a pair of lime green bell bottoms. Brings back memories. Thanks for the video.

[@clotildevivier8650]

Oww, baby Bowie.

[@shell130707]

EN SERIO, ESTA CANCIÓN TIENE ALGO MÁGICO.

[@brunoalvespereira290]

realmente pienso lo mismo que tu

[@niltoncesartrujillo5225]

A pesar de que lo escribiste hace 5 años estoy totalmente de acuerdo. David Bowie era alguien especial 😢

[@MrGerrardo681]

an amazing iconic song and artist but also shows he was not immune to the fashion of day...Pink flares and flowery shirt...glad he found hid style later on..R.I P. to a legend ..

[@tip436]

oh, he found it friend. and your manifest in life ?

[@laiminghk6]

So sad is major tom.and the sad Wanna cry while listening

[@MizzTrini120]

R.I.P. Mr. Bowie. will enjoy your beautiful music ! I feel like i just lost a long time friend

[@Bastet32]

Fucking incredible. David, if youre still reading this, you are a professional. Btw I know. Please do good. Cheers

[@jensonharriaon3093]

Rip in peace David Bowie we will miss your songs

[@mickpatriot]

God bless your soul my precious creator of so much wonderful music across so many venues. You will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace sir, your music, your inspiration, your kindness will LIVE forever.

[@KINGSTARKWANGGONG]

In 1969, I was -39 years old... I think I had to born more early..😅

[@EtorChristie]

Bowie, you will never be forgotten. 🤘🤘

[@foxbro0427]

🤘

[@sunnystreet4950]

He’s adorable!!! Awww I love how cute he is. And he’s so talented too!

[@andrewr8800]

He has such a unique voice

[@seprose]

love you bowie, thank you for changing my life.

[@user-cv5gi2wj3y]

How much I miss him, kinda feels like I've lost a family member...

[@donbullbully3351]

I saw him around this time, he was 3rd on the bill, Iron Butterfly were top and Dada, Robert Palmer and Elkie Brooks band before Vinegar Joe were 2nd and there were two bands below him Samson and Gryphon but it did cost 15 bob a ticket. He wore an Afghan coat and was scruffier than he is here, although you can't not look scruffy in an Afghan can you? He had one of those very wide guitar straps with a Rolf Harris Stylophone on it that he connected to his sound system. I'd like to say that I recognised that he'd become a massive star but I didn't.

[@Dermot2927]

There were some amazing bills in those days. I often wonder how they got them all on and off… I saw a poster the other day in a tribute news item to the late Gerry Marsden (RIP). There were eight bands on the bill, with Gerry and the Pacemakers headlining, and two shows! 615pm and 8 pm. They must have only done one song each!

[@donbullbully3351]

@@Dermot2927 Yes mate, the sets got longer as the evening went on, they had to really because Iron Butterfly's Ina Gadda da Vida lasted about 15 or 20 minutes but the Roadies earned their corn, there must have been about 25 tons of equipment on stage and 15 miles of cables, and that was just for IB, oh and not forgetting Bowie's Stylophone. Chrysalis did some great bills as well, Ten Years After, Jethro Tull and Stone the Crows on the same bill for about 8 shillings. Great times. Thanks for the reply.

[@susanfiene6587]

😂I was 11 years old when he performed this song back in 1969, he definitely scored big with this song!

[@puertoriconnect4611]

Anyone else know of any other earlier Bowie performances that have been caught on video? This is the earliest one I could find. It's really cool to see how his style is different and his presence isn't as bold.

[@thegouster6078]

It’s Not a musical performance but he was on television in 1964 i think, where he gave sort of an interview for the rights of long haired men or something.

[@agnessofiacastrocarvalho774]

​@@thegouster6078link please?

[@jaygoldenberg9205]

Love You Till Tuesday - 28 min promo with 9 songs from Jan/Feb 1969

[@MrRetepyesmar]

I remember the BBC got loads of criticism before the performance because they were airing a complete nobody with such an unknown songwriting reputation on such an auspicious occasion......but the plaudits kept on rolling in after it had been aired....the rest is history!.

[@michaelsrowland]

What was the show

[@kingshearer2]

Just brilliant! Thanks for posting this.

[@goodpeopleoftheworldunite]

What a great voice.

[@battlecat4791]

1969!!!!! So far ahead of his time!

[@citroenian]

In the meanwhile everyone was dreaming the Moon landing, he was already on Mars... >>

[@emilycomeau4662]

this just clicked in my head this is better quality than every single show he did in the 1990s, the video quality is better.. for some reason

[@fredambruoso8078]

Complex 'n full live orchestra. That's all. No more time for that... sadly.

[@jetsenmarin1117]

Lost one of the great ones way to soon Rest easy Mr Bowie Your music will always stay with us

[@waynenorthspacebuoy3529]

Fab ... I hope my YT Bowie songs makes him smile from far far away ... so cool.

[@chrissimpson6701]

Happy Birthday David. We miss you still.

[@rodrosco5442]

best pre ziggy stardust version of space oddity

[@stacyogilvie2271]

I've always loved Bowie, and what an amazing video

[@reic0002]

As an 11 year old when this came out, I remember thinking, I like this but everybody will think its weird, so keep quiet. Thankfully, enough people agreed with me, and the rest as they say, is history!

[@chrissimpson6701]

Happy Birthday David, miss you..

[@nafisarayn6050]

Anyone in 2022 ??

[@bobbyladd]

Brilliant song. Although at the time it came out it, must have been an awful song for the Apollo 11 crew to hear in the build up to their mission.

[@vicentemb3472]

bobbyladd this song was recorded the day that the apollo 11 landed on the moon

[@april1969simnel]

They wouldn't have heard it. It was only used for the BBC broadcasts about the mission, and it was not a huge hit in the UK in 1969, either. When it was released in the US in 1969, it sank like a stone. Only upon its re-release in 1972 (because of Ziggy Stardust) did it get to #15 in the US and #1 in the UK.

[@annieseaton6991]

Just divine. R.I.P beautiful boy

[@charlotte946]

thank you for your amazing and inspiring music

[@cmm4449]

Pouty, baby Bowie might be one of my favourite Bowies! He was amazing and sulky and perfect!

[@ksjoyjespeace]

Wrote this on the "STYLOPHONE" !!

[@precisionbrown6829]

Wow awesome 12 string. I’ve been playing almost 30 years and I’ve never played a 12

[@GEORGEMESTVIRA]

16.05.2022! I feel im not alone

[@jazzquebec2847]

23.06.2022... Hi!

[@GEORGEMESTVIRA]

@@jazzquebec2847 Hi!

[@jackempson3044]

There's even an earlier version in 1969 here on youtube. It sounds different but still good. His hair is different in it too.

[@chocloditelensman]

His voice matured so much better later in life.

[@nicolechlouveraki4116]

i love him more than words can explain

[@robertrafols6192]

What a voice. Legendary

[@heekyungkim8147]

So young David...

[@dancetothemusic7848]

Original Outstanding and birth of Major Tom in Space. Rip David Bowie.

[@rakyatjelantah3693]

This is masterpiece

[@duendedelagua]

Yes, Major Tom ..there´s nothing you can do

[@letisia1908]

Great version ! We love you David !

[@angelachayce5508]

Groovy dude... absolutely love this man.

[@donnavetri7565]

Wow!!!

[@retro-cosmodrome5584]

The best in space music!

[@lemurianchick]

This looks like a high school talent contest. He's got the 1969 Robert Plant long shag. I love to see this version because it was re-leased in 1973 and was much more at home in the glam rock era. He was always ahead of his time.

[@franker69]

Goodness me, that songs is as old as I am

[@JoeMama-tl4tr]

Best version of Bowie

[@coyoteailstock9498]

Best style of Bowie as far I'm concerned.

[@cherrycola3604]

Kane Poe so like everyone else at the time...

[@ThinWhiteAxe]

@@cherrycola3604 he wore it best but it wasn't as unique as his later styles

[@saharyahiaoui5450]

He was 22 years old when he sang this, he looks a bit uncomfortable but still great performance. He looked very handsome and his voice is the same as in the studio version unlike today's so called artists Katy Perry Nicki Minaj..... I still wish i didn't go see Katy Perry live. Waste of money

[@haplessasshole9615]

AutoTune is the work of Satan.To me, it just makes lead vocals sound like audio mush. Bowie had a remarkably clear tenor-baritone voice, and he knew how to use it to its best effect. What I like about this vid is the give-and-take between Bowie and the "house band." Both sides start out tentatively. Bowie gains confidence, and the band's collective mind taps into that. I mean, geez -- they might have had one full run-through of the song in rehearsal, right? Then, the band is wholly on his side, and they all bring it to a phenomenally energetic finish. It was a genuine breakthrough performance in many ways.

[@javiervera6562]

@Stefano Magaddino pop music it´s popular music, if bowie was there at that time it´s because he was popular, the diference is that he really was a real talented artist

[@andreasroyoi2510]

@Steven Franklin The ones I listen to from today are like Arctic Monkeys and Green Day. Those are the ones who mostly still try not to use auto-tune and just use their normal voice.

[@kasimsultonfan]

@@haplessasshole9615 very well observed and probably fairer to the band than I would have been.

[@F.I.O.]

Боуи крут👍 R.I.P.

[@michaelsrowland]

He was still called David Jones in1969

[@mathbert1556]

merci pour le morceau légendaire

[@Chris-Alia]

Amazing difference between this and Serious Moonlight live version of the 80s

[@gilbertcamarena5271]

This is a good song .. all u need is 🍄!

[@AstrosElectronicsLab]

Glad he re-recorded it

[@RafaelACosta-qf9xr]

Essa música, nessa versão é mágica demais!

[@kronetorp1]

RIP DAVID BOWIE

[@RiccardoPuglisi1974]

Rest In peace. What a live version!

[@kronetorp1]

Rip David Bowie. Apollo 11. 16 - 22 Juli 1969

[@gerlannycusack9193]

I love this song very much,and David Bowie😘

[@Dutcha79]

Think this is a hurts world... Can you ear me Major Tom? Thank you David "hope" Bowie.

[@r1ckyp339]

what a freaking legend 😄

[@benprior7591]

OMG! That is the origin. The place where everything started Looks like Bowie never really aged. It's kind of weird. must be first and last time a real orchestra use a Stylophone ,, amazing

[@charlesortiz5388]

right on ....epic!!!!!