David Bowie - The Making of the 'Earthling' Album

David Bowie discusses the inspiration behind 'Earthling' his 23rd studio album released in 1997.
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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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[@monowavy]

This and Outside are such amazing outbursts of art.

[@monowavy]

also the guitar in this album is so nasty it's amazing

[@meowmeowfuzzyface1977]

This and outside are one of my favourite albums of all time little wonder was always my favourite idk why it's just crazy but amazing it was

[@KlausBahnhof]

'Outburst of art' is exactly the right description, good work with that one!

[@pawezielinski7379]

Agree!

[@catboybowie]

EARTHLING UNDERRATED ALBUM

[@iamYork_]

Agreed° I remember when it came out a lot of the long time fans I knew refused to buy it meanwhile I fell in love with him. more after it... He went on tour with NIN around that time and he was the headliner... I was told the stadiums would empty after NIN and barely anyone would stay for Bowie... I was shocked to hear that...

[@jaimegonzalez3956]

CRIMINALLY underrated I took a few listens but when it clicked I had this album on repeat for months

[@dolaylitumlec]

criminally underrated*

[@jupitermadcat]

Sure is

[@danielemilegeorges7373]

@@dolaylitumlec it was NOT underrated. by the music press in 1997. It had very good reviews over the world at the time, and one million copies’and more was bought at the time. Just, remindber, David Bowie sold over 140 million of his albums during his life, and he is the most listening dead légende now on Deezer, Spotify, ….réfléchissez un peu avant d’écrire n.importe quoi. Excusez mon anglais, mais votre commentaire et beaucoup d’autres m’exaspère. Love on ya !

[@harwoodparry2869]

I love that David's artistry is so multifaceted. Every aspect has a significance.

[@fang_uk]

Hard to believe that I’m watching this here and now in a world where David only exists in memory and media. The band he had on this tour were phenomenal - I’d argue his very best. I saw him in 1992, then at a festival show on this tour (the absolute best performance - in my top 10 favourite gigs ever at The Phoenix Festival - you can find it here on KZbin), and then a year or so later in an intimate club gig. The world is a better place for having artists like Bowie and Prince in it, and one that has forever tangentially shifted since their untimely departures onwards. What a gift of treasures their legacies are for us and generations to come.

[@user-gk7mz9cy5z]

You saw DB live in 1992, was that with Tin Machine, or maybe the Mercury tribute? I didn’t know he played solo in between the Sound and Vision tour and the Outside tour.

[@gillianomotoso328]

Literally. His body was cremated and dispersed into the sea off Bali. No direct remnant of his physical form exists.

[@manuela-6998]

Stupendo , condivido tutto ciò che hai scritto 👍⚡⚡🌟⭐🌦🌞🌝BOWIE ♥️💫♥️💫 TUTTA LA VITA - CIAO GENIO 😭💘💘💫💫💫💫💫🤼‍♂️🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟⭐🌟⭐🌟🌈🌈🌈

[@fang_uk]

@@user-gk7mz9cy5z Wembley Stadium for the Freddie Mercury Tribute with Mick Ronson. That was the song of the day that broke me! 🥲

[@catboybowie]

i love this album so much no one will ever be as creative as david was

[@lorisfarringtonphotography]

My favourite song in the album is either Little Wonder or I’m Afraid Of Americans, in my personal opinion they are both amazing songs.

[@dontbeaturd763]

@@lorisfarringtonphotography Mine is Dead Man Walking 💜

[@chrisv5906]

I love how happy he seems in these 90s onwards interviews!

[@user-bq9oz4mm5v]

He was I think the music in the 80s was the pop chart type of music he hated but it was what the record company wanted even though it made him a lot of money I think he was glad to going back to the music he liked remember Bowie wrote music for himself not the fans he once said it's a bonus if they liked it lol such a great man I was lucky to see him live a number of times through the 80s, 90s

[@theswissmiss69]

The part where he said that he cannot imagine stop working really hit the feels.😞

[@kristandagley7089]

Hit me too 🥺

[@sunvinn]

One of my favorites, Bowie's 90s were really brilliant. I hope they release the Seven Years in Tibet, Dead Man Walking and Telling Lies videos.

[@martinlopez5842]

Same

[@Skittenmeow]

OMG yes!!

[@GLITZandGLOOM]

Check the channel now. You're getting your wish. And it's awesome! 😁

[@kristandagley7089]

I remodeled my first house years later to this album. Doing it alone, it kept me going strong through all the long days and nights.

[@Pureheart_gentlesoul]

Hello Kristan..

[@flaviaalves7455]

A master of everything, David is still the most unique artist of entertainment.

[@dspiridonovru]

It's not an entertainment, it's a portal to a better world.

[@thelightdreams]

This album was so exciting and inspiring at the time, even though I was disappointed he had moved away from the planned series of albums that started with Outside. 1997 was such a good year for music, and Earthling remains one of David's most underrated and creative albums.

[@Yumi-ho3mc]

One of my favourite albums, for a moment I feel like he was still alive.

[@Jum6071]

This album was ahead of his time❤️

[@ThinWhiteAxe]

I love his look here so much! The jacket, the eyeshadow, the JACKET... ugh!

[@kristandagley7089]

Love your excitement about it!!! Much agree!

[@Frank_Erz]

Have you ever heard of the Yakuza games? You might like Goro Majima.

[@Alioli1]

This Earthlling album was ahead of 1997, I still listen this now in 2021 skeptic in a world without the physical presence of Bowie.

[@jfb.8746]

Same. I remember where I was in 97 when it came out. Seoul. What an album.

[@morningstar9233]

This was a great time in David's life, you can hear it in the energy and exuberance of Earthling, which still sounds fantastic today!

[@MajorTom1]

I saw him live during this tour. Best concert of my life. Thank you for the video.

[@Lawls]

It's kinda sad, seeing him so excited about this album, and knowing that it would go on to become one of his most underrated.

[@prismaze]

I can't believe David Bowie invented eye patches!?!? what a legend

[@hazelwray4184]

Johnny Kidd and the Pirates, 'Shakin' All Over' via Bowie performing 'Rebel Rebel' on Dutch TV.

[@StevenStinkyverse]

Love this album.

[@pobbard]

Wow! I was at the Boston Avalon concert in 1996 where "Seven Years in Tibet" premiered, and I remember seeing notices posted around that Virgin would be filming the concert. I had no idea until just now, 25 years later, that some of that footage ended-up in this promotional video!

[@tonyawykle4966]

This album is ahead of it's time in the year 2021, rock on David Bowie!! Xoxo ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😘❤️ princess

[@chrismeadows4216]

"And I love creating characters, and narrative...and, and creating scenarios..." We know, David. We've heard about Ziggy Stardust. 🥰💙

[@chrismeadows4216]

You gotta love it how he'd always worn the patch over his good eye... 😅😂😂😂😂

[@lesleydavis6511]

This is so amazing, he's such a creative genius, love how he gets his inspiration from all angles

[@JohmathanBSwift]

It would be nice, I mean an absolutely fantastic KZbin event if David Bowie's KZbin channel had a Live Chat with some of the people David worked with. I believe Brian Eno would be up for it, along with Iggy Pop, maybe Toni Visconti, Robert Fripp, members of Queen, Trent Reznor, Ian Hunter, Nile Rodgers, that list goes on. Plus, you could have artists like St Vincent who was influenced by David, along with many others. David's channel could have different artists at different time slots. The event could be all day long. Seriously, I think it's a great idea. They could also have live donations to a favorite charity. We should do these events while we still have the opportunity to.

[@jfb.8746]

THIS. Totally agreed

[@user-wn5iy5us7x]

So true.

[@geordiemanc]

can’t believe how much I miss him, such a big hole in music

[@bengejuknowit3048]

This is one of the best uploads I've watched on Bowie in a long time! Great footage & insight into the Earthling album & still my favourite concert of all time (Shepherds Bush Empire)!

[@kaicanyonellis]

This album and the Dissonance tour with NIN was so damn good

[@SaintMartins]

"Little Wonder" is a great song & the album at the time when released in 1997 was timely b/c 90's electronic/techno/industrial music was reaching it's peak. Not sure though in 2021 if it aged well. What do you all think?

[@pnm2707]

I am a huge fan, but to me, this album reveals an artist a bit desperate to stay ahead. Not as smiling as he used to be either. But the live version of "always crashing.." from the tour beats EVERYTHING.

[@Reprodestruxion]

He’d have loved grime I guess

[@jgl1003]

I think for me, Little Wonder and Earthling as a whole, despite the current trends at the time, it feels fresh. I don't think it aged all that badly.

[@ipiap]

Dated related to what?

[@sackydzNG]

It's definitely a bit dated, but probably in the best way possible. It's got that 90s charm to it. David's just having fun with a Drum N Bass album and that's awesome

[@PogieJoe]

This album gets more and more respect from me with time. Love the videos from this era!

[@LauraGonzalez-fq5pk]

Una de mis épocas favoritas de Bowie. El álbum no es el favorito de muchos pero que importa, creo que tiene canciones geniales. Lo escucho cada semana y nunca me canso de Little Wonder, Seven Years in Tibet, Dead Man Walking y The Last thing. Uno de mis más grandes tesoros es mi copia firmada por Bowie, con fecha del 97.

[@danterius6123]

Te envidio profundamente.

[@morningbell3690]

This album made me fall in love with music.

[@yvonnevanderhilst7317]

thank you sooooooo much for this beautiful video.Really feels so good to see David. Thank you.

[@FairyFrequency]

"It's a crystal...nothing more. But if you turn it this way and look into it, it will show you your dreams..." ~Jareth the Goblin King

[@AnyoneCanSee]

David Bowie took me to new places in music I never would have gone without him. He expanded my taste in different genres and expanded many of his fan's minds with his personal genius.

[@Watcher4111]

2:34 this Union Jack outfit made by Alexander is great

[@YourTattooedRebelGirl]

I lost my fiance last year and David Bowie was one of his faves. I hope they got to meet in the afterlife ❤️

[@j1n3]

one of my favorites albums! thanks for the upload

[@lostcitybird]

he was so amazing

[@elizabethfontaine615]

Iconic. One of my most favorite albums to revisit time and again. So cool ❤

[@paccur1252]

This beautiful man's artistry will never be matched.. this warmth and love that he continued to show all through his career is amazing..

[@jkirtleyheacting]

Love this period of Bowie's career x

[@yukino_78]

Thank you very much for precious footage💕 Bowie is always cool…✨

[@SofaKingStupid]

I'm glad they uploaded this. Earthling is a cool album.

[@user-ju4nn2jb2y]

このアルバム大好きです❗️マックイーンのコートも最高🇬🇧🤩🇬🇧デヴィッドの姿が観れるだけで嬉しい😆

[@Claudestar1]

I really like full album and my fav track is "Seven Years in Tibet". ;)

[@catboybowie]

my idol

[@annjustin2785]

The quality of this video oh my goodness I very rarely see videos of David this clearly 👏👏

[@hmtmkmkm]

Epic album

[@TheChadTI]

Gail's last "notheeeeeing" in 7 Years in Tibet always gets me.

[@astrobl3me]

love this album!!!!!!!!

[@liza8796]

I love David ❤️

[@warangel4389]

David is eternally fascinating and beautiful.❤️

[@Earthlingonfire75]

Thanks for sharing this has brightened my day no end 👍😎

[@bugeanuflorin1531]

Absolutely, master, magical, voice, really completely artist all the time. Rest in Peace David. Thanks for posting

[@vicesquadpunk]

He was like DaVinci he had fantastic ideas and tasked great talents around him to realise and finish his vision ❤️🇬🇧❤️

[@MostlyLoveOfMusic]

superb album

[@marcosgodoy1670]

Saudades 😪

[@sebastian_reu9220]

You can feel how he was enjoying the creative work on earthling and outside. Hero❤️🥰

[@cryinginred]

This was my first Bowie album! 💜

[@igortokarski9517]

My fav David's album

[@tonyawykle4966]

David Bowie lives on!!

[@Timberdooble]

Earthling my beloved.

[@peterrieder8180]

i love ``OUTSIDE`` and ``EARTHLING``

[@anaouton3338]

Te hace loquear de lo bueno que es. Sigue vivo en su música y en su energía.

[@__KARMA__]

I Miss you eyepatch David .. he looks so happy in those videos:(

[@goosah]

Man, I love this guy

[@peytonmorgan1858]

Album was way ahead of its time and so underrated.

[@pablobryan9932]

Love this Album. Please upload the videos: Seven years in Tibet, Dead man walking, I'm afraid of Americans, Telling lies.

[@zeibeovirgula]

Wooow even though I don't understand english im glad for this video =D, earthling is my fav bowie album and dont have some informations on the internet, this video is so amazing waaaa very cool!!!

[@ivankryzh]

My personal favorite

[@kathykelleyskillercontent1795]

I love Bowie soooooooo much 😭❤

[@markfrancis7323]

Seven years In Tibet is an amazing track

[@louzerreviews]

When you go for a David Bowie interview and you get a Majima Everywhere quest

[@Stephuzz]

the ending almost made me tear up, he really meant that :') blackstar...

[@Luluknights]

I didn't know he was poorly when I saw blackstar and lazarus music video. I just thought he was grey, you know older, but still absolutely gorgeous gentleman. He was so brave, I remember the day be passed away my Mum and I 😭 sobbed. It broke my heart ❤ and even watching thid video upset me, especially 💔 the end

[@mariaceciliafp]

The last seconds ❤❤❤ yes David it really is fab

[@ShadyPinesMa79]

I love this man.

[@seahorse6989]

I still listen to Little Wonder everyday!!!!

[@ianflannery2208]

Such an amazing man,much missed

[@roadiesnrockstars]

One of his best!

[@HomelandConspiracy]

GREAT lp !!!!!

[@CA-tz2sg]

Still sounds amazing after all these years. Just shows that he was a time traveler. Miss you! ❤️

[@wiltorres9318]

My Favorite Bowie Album

[@Buffypoodle]

I’m in love with David Bowie

[@icanseeformiles9387]

Me too❤ I could've listened to him talk for hours! ⚡

[@manuela-6998]

Pure iooooo🥰🥰🥰💫⭐🌟💘😭💘💫

[@grousiest]

My favourite db band!

[@user-wn5iy5us7x]

Pure Art!

[@andrezapereiraleite8642]

Inesquecível!!! Eterno 💜🤍❤️

[@karenparrales2956]

nunca te veré! 🥺😭

[@andresilveirazo8201]

Um grande trabalho, jungle e rock sensacional

[@catboybowie]

WOOOOOO

[@catboybowie]

i miss u so much

[@rosaliarossellamatanza]

I didn't know this song was hers 😻😻😻. she hears her voice as she speaks 😍😍😍. what an emotion

[@user-vv3mu2xt7i]

Bowie of my own Lejend Appreciate it 🙏 I LOVE IT 💘 Thank you

[@reinforcedpenisstem]

This album had the first single released online by a major label.

[@anandchimedotgon4831]

We miss you

[@sue7621]

The best is yet to come! 🤗😘🥰🙏🌏

[@Pureheart_gentlesoul]

Hello Sue..

[@cathywethington5913]

Thank you thank you thank you

[@Tails7212]

What an amazing human being

[@christianale]

I miss you so much