David Bowie Tribute l The BRIT Awards 2016

[@dennisdaly6027]

When David Bowie passed I lost a friend that I never met.

[@katriraudsepp207]

Me too!

[@DannyDiess]

i met him once briefly in 1997. he was a friend non the less. his art inspired my whole life. he will forever be the music king in my eyes.

[@Nexus-6]

Well said.

[@skylaxx]

great comment! I felt the same.

[@peta6869]

Nice ❤

[@zyphod]

I can see why David said Lorde was the future, she's different and she's talented just like he was!

[@carolyngracemarie]

zyphod beeblebox wow did he really say that? My God, coming from Bowie that’s the complement of a lifetime.

[@piotrepsztein7535]

@Bruno Jimmy he did. its true

[@gracjackVEVO]

and where is she now

[@ju4sju4s]

In melodrama, a piece of art.

[@djmdebaser]

she sucks

[@danteiannetta4658]

Being "able to sing" isn't just about belting out high notes and screaming. It's about expressing the voice you have in such a way that it has an affect on the audience, which is something Lorde succeeds in here. Her voice wasn't made to belt, but she has terrific low and mid range. I also love how she, at 19, is the one doing this tribute. Almost like passing on the torch (fyi Bowie already called her the future of music so...what else is there to say). Wonderful performance.

[@voiceofexperience]

Spot-on!

[@julnenmusic]

+Dante Iannetta If being "able to sing" only counts on hitting notes and screaming. Billy Corgan is horrible live, Lauri from the rasmus that easily gets tired, even myself. According to these people, singing is only that. What a pity =/ You're spot-on Mr. Dante. Lorde sang it with such emotion that even Duncan praised her performance. And I also agree, it is beautiful. She use the "Minus is better" mode and worked beautifully.

[@bronte6603]

+Dante Iannetta Yes!

[@robruitenberg4064]

+Dante Iannetta Great comment . . right on n. .

[@katrinaparker579]

+Dante Iannetta Fair do's, I thought she was shit and posed too much, no soul, but there we go, some people just cant let loose, but I suppose to some it seems like it means she has her own unique, subdued style.... but we all know what it really is (constipation)

[@moiskithorn]

Imagine being 19 and paying tribute to David Bowie - a towering music icon - and singing one of his signature songs in front of his fellow Brits. The immense pressure Lorde must have been under to deliver a memorable performance. And boy did she deliver with such class and style. No gimmicks. No over-the-top props. Someone said that she has the ocean in her eyes, and a hurricane in her heart. Add to this nerves of pure steel.

[@grahamtaylor8912]

Agreed, she nailed it too.

[@kikiyoto]

I'd watch an entire set of her singing Bowie's songs

[@grandadmiralmanatee]

Kiwi power!

[@uscman]

With that beautifully moving montage that played before Lorde walked onto stage, I’d be so scared and nervous if I were in Lorde’s shoes.

[@suebelyea7798]

@@kikiyoto mlorde

[@ErikWolowitz]

I was lucky to have accidentally met David Bowie in philly when I was a teen. Riding my skateboard in philly came around a corner and stopped at small group of people out front of a hotel. I said, holy shit, you're David Bowie! He said to me, and I'll never forget: "You've sussed me copper"... and he got in the limo. I didn't understand what he meant by that for quite a while and didn't get the joke at the time. Never been star struck since, I mean, who beats out meeting Bowie?

[@vitorleone5721]

Private Name English is not my mother tongue can someone explain the joke?

[@anushpatel4003]

@@vitorleone5721 You have caught me policeman

[@crystallizebowie4958]

I cried reading this... I miss him. He really was a best friend that I never met.

[@dithaptri]

How lucky you are :)

[@whoismonee7]

you are very fortunate ❤️

[@LadyWildlower]

For David Bowie to say that someone is the future of music, I'd say it's impossible to disagree.

[@jordanwilliams5896]

+Atrus Official her debut album really is a great piece of work, i was shocked to find out that she wrote and produced it when she was only 15 years old

[@finlaymcewan]

+Jordan Williams Yeah I can't believe I only discovered her after this tribute, she's really good.

[@finlaymcewan]

+Cellar Door same

[@pneyu]

Whatever it takes - enjoy his music

[@robertwilson214]

Er....she wasn't.

[@loudnessjr]

Nicely done lorde. If bowie said she's the future of music, then that's be it.

[@jacklozada3290]

Bruno Jimmy go to sleep early kid.

[@JordiGardner]

How did one human have so much talent.. He died he lives on and on...RIP.... Genius

[@MattDoesLife539]

David looks down from space and smiles at Lorde for this amazing performance.

[@starrae7301]

Bowie’s wife is a beautiful model...

[@starrae7301]

She is great...

[@paulanderson346]

I’m always a little sensitive about other people covering David’s songs but this is exceptionally brilliant . Glad I came across it .

[@user-ln5yo4ir9v]

The two artists that got me into pop

[@paulmansell4645]

Oldman not Goldman

[@rileywilks5912]

Bowie loved Lorde because she is different, just like he was. She has her own unique style and isnt afraid to show it. I aspire to be like them. Why hate? Its so pointless, you dont gain anything. Rip Bowie, we love you forever 💔👼

[@gabim8105]

Preach🙌🏻

[@thespaceheroastronaut1207]

agreed

[@zakimusyaffa856]

yash!

[@hansderaeymaeker9137]

+Riley Wilks 100&..... as another (older) wise person said "Only hate comes from hate" RIP Alice Somer Herz and Mr Bowie, two wonderful, great people.

[@rileywilks5912]

+Hans De Raeymaeker Well said Hans, well said :)

[@umylia3812]

2020, still crying. Miss you Bowie✨

[@THEKj1972]

I miss him as well! His passing has left a gap in music that will be difficult to fill!

[@petermartin2924]

Umylia D. Everyday , buying a turntable his albums on vinyl is helping

[@ZoddCarey]

Just sad

[@utapiekarski7852]

So very true...

[@mjb-voice]

I don't think I'd watched this since it first hit KZbin. Again, I was crying through Annie and Gary's speeches. He made a huge impact on me. The four times I saw him will always be a part of me.

[@gpeddino]

A shoutout to the band, which was actually Bowie's final touring band. They were part of the Reality tour back in 2003/2004, which was cut short due to Bowie's health and was never resumed. They are Gail Ann Dorsey (bass), Sterling Campbell (drums), Mike Garson (piano), Catherine Russell (keyboards and percussion), Earl Slick and Gerry Leonard (guitars).

[@TravelsTTG]

Good looking out

[@Quonka]

And also the badass Outside lineup

[@junepearl801]

I still get emotional watching this. :-(

[@La.Criminaleria]

same

[@jasoncrombie9754]

I imagine you and many people always will.

[@AbyOh17]

So sad, i still watching this, and i watched him as Jareth OMG he was a incredible man, amazing man. We really miss him.

[@sceneofthecrash99]

Me too :'(

[@ET-lk5ns]

June Pearl me too

[@robingrohens756]

Watching his Band playing without him is the saddest thing to watch...

[@nvl2158]

yeah, pretty bittersweet.. they got together again, after all

[@bernadetteballerina9358]

❤💔❤️‍🩹

[@aphrodieMonkey]

Lorde's performance was beautiful. I don't understand how people can hate on her. Even Bowie himself thought she was the future of music. And I think so too. Lorde is truly unique, and this performance is not even her best, Pure Heroine was *_amazing_*.

[@brentpartridge3627]

This was only the third time she has sung live in 15 months. She was very nervous

[@josie_theanonymous3788]

I agree

[@tronatore1]

AGREED!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tronatore1]

Totally agreed with MC Coolarge!

[@rumblefish9]

MC Coolarge I agree. Not a very good performance at all.

[@Misaelito1991]

There’s a reason why David Bowie called Lorde the future of music

[@namjunepaikvideo]

“Those oligarchs with foaming mouths come now and then...”

[@alexisjimenez3374]

He was using sarcasm.😂

[@edensylvester13]

I don't understand why everyone's hating on Lorde's performance because it honestly sounded flawless to me

[@jessicacaleno1998]

I think it just has no enthusiasm in the notes

[@nmueluzua]

ROCK GODDESS he literally wanted her to sing it.... he said he was the future of music... the family said he would have loved it and the family wanted her to sing it..

[@sophoclese65]

Haters gonna hate. I think she is quite special.

[@trevorwright2]

Totally.

[@jessbelen1492]

I dont see people hating on her

[@michaelsivan184]

why is there so much hate on Lorde here? I really enjoy her voice and music

[@pixelcultmedia4252]

+Michael Rodriguez youtube is shit. it's sort of like golf, the higher the score the more shit

[@yoyomoksunny]

+Michael Rodriguez me too, i really love her songs

[@josephmelvin9820]

She was amazing

[@gusstone8121]

+Michael Rodriguez it's called fucking IGNORANCE.

[@piggystardust]

+Michael Rodriguez The haters don't know Bowie's music. Lorde does.

[@EveForbiddenFruit]

Lorde is seven months younger than me, yet she has more talent in a single molecule of her body than I do in my entire body. "Future of music" indeed.

[@tylerdurden4368]

that´s really sad for you...

[@hardlinebdg]

+TylerDurden43 LOL XD

[@TimBurVlogs]

You've got your own strengths.

[@32mybelle]

Lorde is much younger than me, but she is a musician. I am not.

[@LakeLeePrism]

Don't be a fuck stick and find some self esteem.

[@user-qu6rz7sr6s]

Lorde was 19 only here. A true queen.

[@Yviee5413]

love her

[@MannyRamirezM]

and where is she now....she was a fad.

[@brookarry1407]

Manny Ramirez she’s working on her third album. she sends out letters to her fans. art takes time

[@JohnSmith-vs4uh]

This isn’t about Lorde! This is about Bowie

[@lakistojkovic190]

@@MannyRamirezM Listen to Melodrama mate

[@kobayashi_bslsk]

I think it's very fitting that Lorde chose Life On Mars, because I think she kind of symbolizes the girl Bowie is talking about in the song. A girl with a lonely, detached homelife goes to the movies by herself because her friend didnt show, and uses the silver screen to escape reality, which in Lorde's case would be a microphone obviously. I dunno, to me her performance was great and pretty much encapsilated the feeling and emotion of the song better than anyone I've seen.

[@theycallmevitch]

Oof I love this comment

[@AceOfBass-pk1go]

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[@grantpalmer85]

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[@vonn4017]

nope...i think someone with a legacy other than being a 1 hit wonder would have been appropriate..but the music industry lets us down again

[@jettblankenship2970]

Vonn I mean she has multiple popular songs from her 2 albums... she isn’t really a one hit wonder she hasn’t made that many albums or music she takes her time. It would be fitting to call her a one hit wonder if she continuously made songs and albums and nothing was a hit other than royals.

[@barrieholditchable]

I think this is what he wanted.

[@thinkinoutloud]

An excellent choice of by Lorde. An excellent rendition of a rarely played masterpiece! He would be proud.

[@legomrrevies]

David Robert the intentions of the memorial were good, but her voice..... is terrible. So emotionless and out of tune, complete opposite of David

[@notreal730]

Mateo Rengifo well what do you expect? I mean they can't get a David bowie twin now can they?

[@360wnr]

Look at Jimmy Fallon's rendition of life on mars and he's not even a singer. So I think it wouldn't be too hard to find something way better than this

[@robruitenberg4064]

Riko van der Helm Fallon is a fucking phenomenally talented humanbein

[@concerned1946]

Mateo Rengifo respect the fact that Bowie loved and admired Lorde, there is a reason she is doing this

[@jackpot3299]

"The young lady who David himself said was "The future of music"" Gary Oldman

[@dannyanime3468]

Now nobody know her

[@crsxlndl3555]

@@dannyanime3468 in your dreams ... she changed pop music and bowie was absolutely right

[@lokifreedom970]

@@dannyanime3468 haha anime wtf 👎💩

[@amor2827]

Youre so wrong...danny anime youre so f*cking wrong just wait for it

[@anneeiny77]

Guys, relax! A tribute is a tribute. You can dress like him (David) or do it with your own style, both are fine cuz the thing is ♡ we all love and miss David

[@brentpartridge3627]

Lady G and Lorde were both dressed as David

[@anneeiny77]

Ziggy S. - David B.

[@neverlovedaboy]

And because he was also into people embracing themselves so he would have wanted them all to be themselves.

[@sammygirl6910]

The second time I watched it, I got it. She's not his match, vocally, but that's not the point.

[@lofisounds]

mediocre. about sums up millennial musicians

[@qwertydghvdger6326]

I've never seen this before.. Wonderful tribute... Hard to say goodbye to Bowie. I've been a fan for 40 years. A wonderful wonderful man and artist.

[@suzietschirsch1257]

Totally agree with you except I've watched this many times.

[@Vaisin]

Only been a fan for 2 years :'( Well, I was born in 1998.

[@han5234]

+Nintendonix That just goes to show that his music lives on! I've been a fan since I was a kid (born in '89 but my parents were huge fans and played his stuff pretty much constantly) and I love seeing younger people discover his songs.

[@Vaisin]

H LP Yees, David's music will live forever. Long live the king of all chamaleonic artists.

[@kevinglennon2498]

lorde

[@likesaintjoan]

It's been nearly six months and the thought of David's passing still brings tears to my eyes.

[@rmberry7]

Agreed..watching this tribute again today makes me realise just how much of a loss his passing is :-(

[@suzietschirsch1257]

+rmberry7 same here.........

[@LizaPeninon]

Same here ...

[@nunziobracci8105]

The last band of bowie, doesn't say one word, clearly in tears.

[@rmberry7]

Oh dear.... Why would you say that?

[@paultwiss199]

Lorde was brilliant. Bowie was the absolute pinnacle of British musical artistry, innovation and talent. I cannot think of another person who is better. He was and always will be a legend.

[@thisfeatureisstupidxo]

Fred

[@rettigo]

Not better maybe, no need to compare, but Jack Bruce.(*Songs for a tailor" record f.e.)

[@monsterwheel]

Radiohead?

[@unacuentadeyoutube13]

@@monsterwheel they are too "modern" to be considered as musical icons, but they certainly will be so in a decade. David Bowie first released music 56 years ago, Radiohead's catalogue is only 3 decades old (which is a lot in general terms, but not compared with the 'fathers' of rock music of the 60's and 70's)

[@lucaswallo8127]

yeah

[@atroxity1043]

Never seen any better tribute for any artist ever than what Lorde did here.

[@AceOfBass-pk1go]

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[@natwenecereja2684]

@@AceOfBass-pk1go first I heard aurora singing and now lorde, the two manage to make it sound like a completely different song, they're perfect!!!

[@Garacha222]

In a different way, Billy Crystal was well spoken for Muhammad Ali's memorial.

[@davidattwell2574]

Lorde lovely girl 😊😎🤗

[@Samantha_C1]

I don't understand why 1,620 people, can dislike this? Its a tribute, to a man who was/is an icon, a legend, will live forever threw his music .... a "tribute to his life" .....

[@brentpartridge3627]

+Samantha Chandler Most clips have haters seems Human nature. Lorde gets one in 33 here. Some maybe Gaga fans

[@isaacramos7640]

+Samantha Chandler Most of them are trolls

[@Samantha_C1]

+Isaac Ramos Sad ppl, with no lives ay!

[@thedp]

Because Lord can't sing. She has a 2-3 note range and sounds suicidal. . It was a horrid flat performance. That's why people don't like it.

[@thedp]

LMAO because you did waste your time listening said peice of turd.

[@juliofarfan7868]

It's kinda sad to think that David couldn't live to listen to Melodrama one of the best albums of the decade where Lorde showed in fact that she was the future of music. RIP

[@TxcaBxbbles]

Yeah 😢

[@aBunnyThatWillChewOnYourCables]

Sadly true :(.

[@VividFractals]

Future of music? Lol

[@swand1383]

@@VividFractals Bowie’s words

[@nomnom1828]

omg :(

[@cjwright79]

It's been three months and I still can't really believe David is gone.

[@Scoffslaphead72]

can anybody?

[@jennyfreemantle3560]

+Chris Wright I feel the same I could have done without that NZ chick not a fan,

[@cjwright79]

Gwinn Freemantle I loved it! Where are you from that the Kiwi flavour is distasteful?

[@jennyfreemantle3560]

LOL, Australia :) I was a bit tongue in cheek ;) I just don't think anyone could have done a great tribute to him . No disrespect :) My ANZAC

[@jennyfreemantle3560]

I guess it just wasn't what I was expecting

[@feel4films889]

a tribute concert should happen, just like the one that's been done for Freddie

[@ruthvandermerwe956]

Roberto Peralta yes!!!!!

[@OokisMcFlookis]

smiley 123 It' official, look it up.

[@LiquidIronTV]

The band David worked with and performed with since 1995, as well as several other artists that David worked with are doing a tribute tour around towns/cities that were meaningful to David. The first show is on Jan 10th, the anniversary of his passing.

[@Stinkydo0d]

We need one for David, and a metal concert for Lemmy Kilmister.

[@magdalenacukor2448]

I just got goosebumps from reading your comment. That would be epic.

[@maiteolaberria_]

Who else watching this in 2019 while crying because yo miss him???

[@ysabelsimone3953]

I'm fucking balling rn lmao

[@raphaelfukuzato3143]

i am hahahaha

[@tiana9895]

And no one can sing like he could

[@charlieoneillstrikesagain8325]

Maite Olaberriaa OOH! Meeeeeee loooool

[@ddollslaughter2578]

Me, he was my heart

[@ciaranredmond3417]

7 years and still tearing up, he will always be missed and never, ever equaled

[@asterixe1]

Love Lorde's voice here. This is the first time I've seen her with straightened hair instead of her trademark big brown curls. She looks good here. I like her smoky metallic eye makeup, too. Bowie and Lorde seem very similar - unique, artsy, intellectual singer-songwriters.

[@davidlockwood7178]

I'm not a massive fan of her solo work, but i suppose she is to 21st century pop as bowie was to 20th century rock, i have a lot of respect for her

[@ryaaaaaaaan7115]

@Rosida Andriyana Wtf does that have to do with anything?

[@maroeska5321]

Rosida Andriyana wha-

[@MarkArandjus]

Oldman: David Bowie inspired and influenced everyone. Lennox: Gary, what do you mean everyone? Oldman: EVERYONNNNNNNNE!!!

[@sp3ct4cu1ar]

Space Oddity Rebel Rebel Let's Dance Ashes to Ashes Ziggy Stardust Fame Under Pressure Heroes Life on Mars (The Song They Used "Life on Mars" Was My Favourite Song You will be missed David Bowie)

[@antisomething4248]

Incredible list of songs I think ashes to ashes is my favourite at the moment

[@garycambridge5513]

This was an awful year - lost 2 of my fave singers - Bowie and Prince 😪😫😫

[@Vfourmike]

2023 and we’re still missing Bowie. RIP

[@17witchie]

And 2024.

[@cameroncook3863]

​@@17witchieI will be back in 5 months

[@loureed3015]

Allways

[@yuman8836]

After those tremendously sincere speech, Lorde must have felt so much pressure. Look how she was relieved when music was over. If it were me, I would have had a panic attack, peed in my pants and fainted.

[@melizmatea]

Haha, me too!

[@99annanic]

Considering the praise David himself gave to them, anyone else would crumble under pressure (no pun intended).

[@dahlivw6010]

Lady Gaga and Lord were an amazing performers. They did a special tribute that make us remember the amazing artist David Bowie was. It's not a competition. They both were very special. R.I.P David Bowie

[@dahlivw6010]

Lorde*

[@billbuffett2092]

Gaga !

[@emmanuelarzate1324]

I agree. Both tributes are AMAZING. LOVE DAVID BOWIE.

[@greicytablante1559]

+Jere Macchini agree.

[@TheGodParticle]

Bowie turned in his grave as soon as he learned that Gaga had made a tribute, she's a cunt. Cheers from the UK.

[@seba5837]

Gary oldman paying tribute to bowie..... speechless

[@elisabethraimann3798]

2

[@emily-xj3xv]

man if that was me singing, i don’t think i could’ve gone thirty seconds into it without bawling tears

[@veronicacougar5687]

I thought the exact same thing, and she was fighting to keep her emotions in check the whole time.

[@muppetmike69]

Same I’m still heartbroken 😢😢😢

[@dfg1999]

Gary Oldman is such a genuine spirit.

[@samrsamsel]

I would do ANYTHING for this cover to be put on Spotify

[@Revelian1982]

They decided against it because of the awful guitar solo during Life On Mars.

[@sakuwagtail8743]

I took his existence for granted. I feel like a fool, why didn't I care when he lived? Now I'm happy that my loved ones are still alive, I will never take anyones existence for granted.

[@Sea_witch_]

Julian McCartney most honest comment here. And i think many of us felt that way in most of Bowie's career, although the rest are too afraid to say it. Thats what happens when someone so unique and loving dies, friends and people are too afraid to realize they couldve loved him more.

[@jaimesaladrigascussons3070]

Gary Oldman's contribution to this homage to our beloved David Bowie is absolutely gorgeous and deeply touching.

[@danavixen6274]

Annie Lennox's words were so moving. Very emotional tribute. Rest in eternal peace David Bowie.

[@caterina358]

she is so cute, but an amazing voice. David was right about her... RIP David, I will never forget you.

[@musicfan00x6]

lorde is already highly respected in the industry.

[@riverratbond007]

OMG, I got chills listening to Lorde do justice to one of my very favorite Bowie tunes. David was smiling down on this very talented young lady, saying, well done, I'm sure!

[@uscman]

I teared from the little montage and choked up hearing his band play his music, and teared up at the Heroes bit.

[@ladymimi2312]

I love Lorde! I really respect her as an artist!!! Amazing!

[@justzigz4586]

this is how you do a tribute, so emotional and calm nothing messy just a voice and emotion! beautiful lorde

[@Scoffslaphead72]

have you seen her at the 2014 rock and roll hall of fame? she did great.

[@benwatchesthese2649]

Gotta say, I just watched this. Gary Oldman was good. Annie Lennox was fine. I thought Lorde did a great job. But y'all are burying the lead. The MOST amazing work here was done by Sterling Campbell on drums, Gail Dorsey on bass, Mike Garson, Gerry Leonard, Catherine Russell, and Earl Slick. These guys hit every groove perfectly. They played four bars of everything and I would have listened to them play 400 bars of everything. They were so tight, so inspired, and I can't imagine how sad it was for them to do it without their friend and frontman.

[@ravivo2001]

True - important comment

[@ProfessorMM]

100000000%

[@wv6573]

❤️💔

[@MCNY7]

Yes! Can't believe this is the first time I'm seeing this amazing performance. I've only seen the Annie Lennox & Gary O.clips.

[@신준영Shin]

8:58 Space Oddity 9:34 Rebel Rebel 9:46 Let's Dance 9:58 Ashes to Ashes 10:06 Ziggy Stardust 10:16 Fame 10:25 Under Pressure 10:31 Heroes 10:48 Life on Mars?

[@petermurphy723]

what a back catalogue brillant

[@adrianacosta8378]

two words. AS IF

[@Keryaken133]

Thankyou

[@brandenlol6030]

4:08 Gary Oldman

[@saemiftikhar9520]

This gave me chills.. Miss you david

[@suzietschirsch1257]

same here......and tears too.

[@saemiftikhar9520]

The World Lost an Icon, and the fact that He Put out an album a week before he died was Incredible.

[@suzietschirsch1257]

Indeed! still in tears........

[@mulroasted]

A song for David Bowie From whence you came I do not know, The Earth gravitated to your life show, In your wildest garb of colour and style, You made our world so worthwhile. Your music will live for centuries ahead, Down through history one will have read, Here was a man who touched our lives, His musicality forever in eternal archives. It was a privilege to see you in Reality! You had the gift of unending vitality, Farewell our knight in shining star dust, Light up the galaxies as we adjust. Jan 10th 2016 Missing you still and always will............ today Jan 11th 2017

[@timpowell6931]

Saem Iftikhar

[@lucindashirreffs6703]

Crying my eyes out after this. RIP David Bowie, you meant to much to the world

[@NicholasMonks]

I'm not a Lorde fan, but of all the tributes I've seen, hers was the only one that moved me. She "gets it."

[@finlaymcewan]

+Nicholas Monks this performance made me a lorde fan

[@CB-xr1eg]

Well I'll certainly remember her after that, but maybe for different reasons.

[@drees71]

The Brits got it just right and under an enormous amount of pressure Lorde and Bowie's wonderful band did the great man proud.

[@laszlomelaj5496]

drees71 ok!!

[@queens_raven]

She sang just like herself, but captured his essence. David would have loved Melodrama.

[@Nadzap]

True, she put a unique but reverent spin on one of the greatest songs of all time

[@skystudiohawaii]

Wow. Yes there was no call here for self promotion or over the top theatrics. Lorde's was just a no frills plain old heartfelt tribute. I understood Bowie's early assessment of Lorde as being the future after I noticed how much the music changed after Lorde's Grammy win. Changes and even imitations. Lorde is an original "break-the-mold" type like Bowie. If you don't like Lorde you just don't get it. Long live Ziggy Stardust.

[@gertj363]

This was the best tribute. Lady Gaga's was too over the top. This was heartbreaking in the sense we really felt Bowie's impact.

[@georgewatzlaf13]

@@gertj363 My thoughts exactly.

[@georgewatzlaf13]

Fn Americans screw everything up - I'm not proud of my country.

[@chor2336]

​@@gertj363 Both tributes were good in their own ways. Lorde on the emotional side and Gaga's on the artistic one, both which were part of Bowie's persona. Respect them.

[@gertj363]

@@chor2336 lady gaga isn't to the point that Bowie's son was insulted. Sorry but you can like hers but i am not liking it.

[@kaileewalden3586]

You can see when the lights come on and the music ends that Lorde was insanely nervous. She immediately goes back to her introverted mannerisms and just kind of takes in the moment (I'd imagine she was just thinking about David for a few seconds).

[@-PiP-]

From Annie Lennox to Lourdes, we couldn't ask for a better tribute for our beloved, David Bowie. He will be forever missed.

[@FINEFELINE333]

Very emotional to Hear David's band perform this with Lorde.

[@tomryan4556]

You can hear the pain in Gary Oldman's voice. He as well as being a friend must have been his biggest fan.

[@wv6573]

And I imagining Sirius Black speak for James Potter (if u know what I mean), they're best friends.

[@MichelKulmann]

See it. This is a respectful tribute to a genius. Not that childish joke they did at the grammys.

[@Links313]

I'll never be over his death

[@laurynsalas7515]

Me neither

[@LordDefekator]

Nobody with good taste does

[@smee1969]

Bowie and Freddie forevahhh ... I hope we go where they went...

[@freebee8221]

He was a Giant. Right up there with Elvis, sinatra, michael Jackson ect. His contribution to the world of art is massive. And he was also the sexiest man who ever lived. World will never forget David bowie.

[@TxcaBxbbles]

Me neither

[@laffin04]

its took me over 4 yrs to finally be able to watch this whole video

[@job725]

Lorde nailed this. Bowie would be proud.

[@FutureAbe]

That was beautifully done by Lorde. Bravo!

[@Bigbrotheriswatchingus]

So glad Lorde sang it like Lorde and didn't insult David by trying to copy him....

[@chikuritz1547]

Honey if someone tries to copy someone does not mean that its an insult

[@NOWtheband]

@@chikuritz1547 - Yes!

[@atin7151]

@@chikuritz1547 true ❣️

[@mateusribeiro9384]

@@chikuritz1547 It's actually an insult

[@tharper9060]

@@chikuritz1547 Bowie loved things that differed from the norm, I think he'd love that she did it in her own unique way, and not a carbon copy of his work

[@valkyriecain6961]

Man David Bowie is literally the definition of icon. A true inspiration. He is one of the best musician ever.

[@melizmatea]

The picture of him at the end doing the salute was so poignant. Almost made me cry!

[@bianca952000]

Melizma Tea That always chokes me up, too!💔💔💔

[@gpeddino]

Same!

[@Ciclopea2]

This girl moved me to tears, she isn't your conventional songbird, neither was David, but she was channelling enough of his magic for her own wonderful little tribute, and that band sounded amazing!

[@jeddalingmar]

1 Year later.... And I still miss him.

[@0414roses]

Jedda Lingmar I cry a lot 😭😭😭😭 I miss him

[@Arualx]

Still miss him

[@zule3931]

still

[@tomgrund8475]

3 years later....still emotional

[@Shayman1011]

Still miss him

[@TheDerangedBlood]

Its 2022 and I still cry like a baby watching this. I never met David Bowie but he was always in my life. I'm so grateful I got to see him with NIN and a few times after. This is a wonderful tribute. Bowie Forever.

[@xxjmclea]

Life on Mars is so quintessential Bowie. Well done Lorde!

[@RandMiller325]

Annie Lennox is amazing. This tribute makes me remember when he did a tribute to john lennon at his death and sang Imagine. The cycle of amazing artists continue. May we all have learned something from the work, honor, and music of these great artists!

[@lewisyoung4531]

When I first about Bowie passing, one of the first videos I thought of was Annie and Bowie performing _Under Pressure_ at Freddie Mercury's funeral. Bowie and Gail Ann Dorsey (bass player, vocal "Pressure" in the musical tribute) performed _Under Pressure_ often. This band, and the visuals were brilliant. Sterling Campbell - Drums Earl Slick - Guitar(dark hair) -Geoff- Gerry Leonard - Guitar(light hair) Gail Ann Dorsey - Bass Mike Garson - Yamaha Piano Catherine Russell - Keyboards and appearing as tribute to The Thin White Duke Lorde! brilliant

[@Kasino80]

+Lewis Young yep me too. Love that performance. Also David's prayer at that concert.

[@1690sanju]

cycle may continue but nobody can match david's standards

[@LuBlues]

+Rand Miller .. It's truth. It was emotion and tears to me too. And Gary Oldman (my favorite actor) and I did not know that he and David were so friends .. and then I cried again! It was too much for me all this! Ahh, for God's sake .. I collapsed. I could not stand to know about the death of David. It looks like someone tore off an arm or a part of my body. I collapsed of sadness. By the way how many bad news about our great idols .. one by one, almost all of them are leaving here on earth. Unfortunately every passing day, we're getting more orphans of our great idols, that we love so much. I am very sad for all this. Very sad!

[@xristinapapadopoulou1255]

it also reminds me of the tribute she did to dear freddie mercury...

[@michelle88960]

I remember when Lorde brought out Royals and David Bowie saying she was 'the future of music.' Praise indeed, and for a young girl to have such a huge spotlight on her doing this tribute, she did amazing. She definitely has a great future ahead of her. Well done Lorde.

[@chemita264]

Lorde is a one hit wonder no more

[@brentpartridge3627]

+josemir aleman 5 in the us.

[@aBunnyThatWillChewOnYourCables]

@@chemita264 Melodrama says otherwise.

[@paulschultz1144]

I'm a Kiwi, so proud that Lorde does as she does. Not only is this so epic, she displays so much beauty as she dose it. A fabulously beautiful young lady carrying the Kiwi flag while representing New Zealand in the recognition of arguably the greatest entertainer EVER

[@Sophie-nz9fz]

and THAT'S how you do a tribute, ladies and gentlemen.

[@brentpartridge3627]

Lorde placed a photo of David on her instagram today saying how much she misses him

[@brentpartridge3627]

instagram.com/p/BKB0ixqh_i2/?taken-by=lordemusic

[@cheryltorres657]

Brent Partridge

[@madisonkatexx3477]

Brent Partridge Page has been removed :/

[@ruhever9195]

This song fits her so freaking good.

[@christinequarterman9991]

I remember discussing David Bowie’s passing with my brother, also David, he died too, suddenly on 30th January same year. He too loved David Bowie, it was a really bad year, to lose both in the same month my brother was 67

[@Nexus-6]

Who's cutting onions in here? Count on the Brits to do a classy Bowie tribute. RIP, and thank-you for what you have left us David.

[@leewainwright8066]

holymolie when it's one of your own it's vital we did this for him he's a legend for us brits rip david

[@kiks2793]

If you want to skip the speeches and go straight to the performance > 8:56

[@deadboys3037]

thanks

[@kiks2793]

Aidan McKenna because some people, like me, watched the awards live yesterday and just want to only rewatch the actual performance.

[@emmaclarke4518]

+kiks dot the speeches are good :) why skip?

[@lolitafiamma1485]

+kiks dot you're a good person

[@kiks2793]

Emma Clarke i already heard the speeches yesterday

[@valeriopalmerini5806]

Interpreting such a great song without ruining it, but actually making it sound amazing and fresh as ever it's not a simple task, and she did it. That's what artists do.

[@denar5022]

I recently discovered this. I have watched it so many times! Lorde understood the assignment. It wasn’t about her but about honouring Bowie ❤. She did an amazing job at capturing his essence on stage in her own way ❤.

[@brentpartridge3627]

Lorde on Facebook today almost a year ago to the day we were saying goodbye to you onstage at the brits - one of the most moving special moments of my life and career. now on the edge of a new era i hold you in my head almost every day. will miss your light forever. i still love losing myself in the universe you built.

[@slowmo67]

The Brits really know how to honor a legend, and the eloquent Gary Oldman is a class act.

[@allangmiller]

The expression at 14:40 made my heart flip. Great job.

[@LoweringMyProfile]

allangmiller My heart flipped as well...It was truly touching to see David in the background like that. It was right on cue.

[@mattlauezzari289]

I was working on the Brits in 2016 and was standing just right of the stage for this performance. I'm a huge Bowie fan and wasn't sure if Lorde was the right choice but boy was I wrong she was brilliant!

[@eddiponzio5080]

Pure emotion ! I loved it ! She was so gracious and modest at the end she knew her performance was about him and not her ! The way she embrace Michael is very moving. The vocal was not perfect so what ! Listen to him on Young Americans not perecfet but it worked I'd say ! Great work Lorde !

[@brentpartridge3627]

She did use this for her gain. No interviews just a few tweets . This was the third time in 15 months that she sang live.

[@aleksdobrich6739]

Brent Partridge actually extremely wrong, they asked Lorde to do the show because David called her the "future of music" and she was an artist he truly respected and enjoyed. Do some research before you make stupid comments like that.

[@brentpartridge3627]

Bowie said the SOUND OF TOMORROW. He had planed to sing a duet with her but may have run out of time. Lorde has only sung live four times in the last two years.

[@monevkurenai]

Lorde is fucking garbage.

[@IceSpoon]

Lorde covered Bowie and Nirvana? This girl is really the future of music

[@kat7067]

WhatTheHeck where she at now tho ☕️ 🐸

[@sophiamangan5361]

Kat Malik winning album of the year

[@20D0D0]

Sophia Spud Oh, how i was devastated

[@joshuaacosta5671]

Kat Malik going on an arena tour ☕️🐸

[@josebustamante9182]

Kat Malik congratulations, you played yourself

[@laurencedemello]

I have been a adoring fan since 21 June 1972, when I saw him perform 'Starman" on the British kids TV show ''Lift Off"". My eyebrows have never recovered to this day, from the homage I made to DB by shaving them off completely during the Ziggy phase. I had never seen or heard of this girl before, I cringed and actually felt sickened by the tribute at the Grammy's by Gaga, but this, at least for me, was absolutely fitting and perfect! I can't think of a more suitable voice for this, on this occasion, her voice was perfect for it. For those that say her voice was ''off'' do not fully understand the concept of Bowie or his work. Having Gail Ann Dorsey and the rest of the DB band tour members there was really touching......and the itro by Annie Lennox (DB's 'Under Pressure' Freddie Mercury's tribute co vocalist and his friend Gary Oldman was right on the intimacy score. .I cried my eyes out watching this.

[@suzietschirsch1257]

+laurence de mello Totally agree!!

[@julienwao]

+laurence de mello I am a fan of any fine music and this was indeed a great and fitting performance. Nice to see and hear a young woman singing intelligent and individual songs and also without feeling the need to shove her arse in your face. She is not everyones cup of tea but have a listen to "Team" and " Yellow Flicker Beat", great lyrics. Bruce Springsteen also covered one of her songs when he toured New Zealand last year, which is where Lorde hails from. Just good to see young and new (not necessarily original), musicians doing well without having to follow the bland formulaic music which pop artists of most genres seem to be following.

[@laurencedemello]

+julienwao yes good points Julien and it was great because it was so un-gimmiky, unlike the Grammy tribute. I do get annoyed when so many say with regards to the dreadful Gaga performance, ''it was a tribute, it's up to them how they do it, it's rude to critisise a tribute'' NO! a TRIBUTE should honour and show respect for the persons body of work....... not trash or minimise it. well that's my opinion. :-). I will go and check out the tracks you mention. Thankyou Julien. P.S strange as it sounds,, when I watched this girl it was almost as if she was projecting some of DB"s energy/vibration........ weird!

[@julienwao]

+laurence de mello She has only just turned 19 so imagine the nerves knowing full well the responsibility she had taken on. Some people have upset themselves as they say she was flat but I didn't notice that until I read the comments. But I did feel that from the second verse she felt David's presence and enjoyed the rest of the song. If she was flat then she made up for it on the vocalization of 'Mars' at the end of the first chorus but the second chorus ending of 'Mars' was just perfect for the occasion as I I could sense the anguish in her voice evoking a huge loss. The performance at the Grammy's was just diabolical but that's another tragedy in itself. Hope you appreciate the tunes!

[@laurencedemello]

+julienwao Hi Julien have just listened to the tracks you suggested and WoW! brilliant...... Yes, I have no doubt why they chose her.

[@Jo-AnnDrobot-qv8qw]

His laughter (not just), his cackling laughter of joy was exuberant! His work accompanied my life and I’m better for it. He made the undeniable more understanding. I miss him or waiting for more music/sound/presence of this soul! I miss him today

[@-cosmicrogue-]

Dammit, I'm tearing up. It's like saying goodbye to Bowie all over again. His music has and always shall be so dear to me.

[@AdrianLabs]

+Cosmic Rogue I know what you mean... I thought I was over it until I saw this video and the tears came up again... damn...

[@avaallen5757]

This made me cry. One year ago today we lost a legend. RIP David Bowie♥

[@vanessaclark3443]

THIS is how a Bowie tribute is done. It wasn't a Las Vegas show. It wasn't about anyone on that stage. The spotlight was only about Bowie, about the man and his music. This tribute was humble, modest, poignant, and simple, hosted by the people that David knew, worked with, loved, and admired. The BRITs did everything right with this. It was perfect.

[@veronicacougar5687]

I could tell that this performance was important to her, because she fought to keep her emotions in check during the performance and sang them through her heart instead. She choked back her tears at the end; clearly she loved Bowie very much and I choked back some tears of my own to see that love pouring out of her.

[@anngirling8043]

I grew up with David he was just a neighbour and schoolmate.he never changed when he came home every year to play a free concert in Beckenham.RIP David Bowie or Davy Jones as we knew you.