David Bowie Tribute l The BRIT Awards 2016

Watch the full David Bowie tribute from The BRITs 2016. Annie Lennox and Gary Oldman pay moving tribute to the late, great David Bowie as he is honoured with a BRITs Icon award. Bowie's band are joined by Lorde for a performance of 'Life on Mars?'.
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[@dennisdaly6027]

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

[@crystalfumes4915]

Dennis Daly exactly how I felt

[@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.

[@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

[@witchhousetwerkteam]

Imagine having your hero say that you're the future of music. Imagine performing in his honor, she was probably heartbroken and terrified and yet this is the best performance of her carreer. David is very proud of her, somewhere.

[@lindadixon9026]

The 8i

[@msryuyumimoon8458]

He would have been so proud of her when Melodrama came out. Pure Heroine was damn great, but that album was pure magic.

[@sethmden]

He’s knows. He’s just floating in space somewhere.

[@edmundpower1250]

@@sethmden he's a starman

[@douglaslang2218]

Lordes energy is something I adore.

[@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

[@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)

[@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 :)

[@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

[@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.😂

[@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 :)

[@monet7267]

you are very fortunate ❤️

[@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

[@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

[@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 :(

[@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.

[@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.

[@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).

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@user-en6pf9jj1n]

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

[@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

[@robingrohens756]

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

[@nvl2158]

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

[@bernadetteballerina9358]

❤💔❤️‍🩹

[@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.

[@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 😢😢😢

[@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.

[@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.

[@barrieholditchable]

I think this is what he wanted.

[@jaimesaladrigascussons3070]

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

[@Vfourmike]

2023 and we’re still missing Bowie. RIP

[@17witchie]

And 2024.

[@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

[@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

[@ciaranredmond3417]

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

[@laffin04]

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

[@waiotahi52]

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

[@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-

[@valkyriecain6961]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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...

[@hardlinebdg7087]

+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.

[@FINEFELINE333]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@Robertahausen]

He's not dead... he's just gone home... :'(

[@maggiepache3706]

I’m fking crying

[@amor2827]

This :(

[@candie2222]

Pretty much ❤ ⭐️

[@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 ❤.

[@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

[@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).

[@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.

[@carladean6117]

Bought my first Bowie single when I was 10, I'm now 58. I loved him then, I love him now. His music took me through every stage of my life. I was lucky enough to see him live three times and there is nothing to compare to being in the same space as this extraordinary man. The band's medley was fantastic and the vocal was very touching 💜

[@edengallagher1044]

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

[@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 :/

[@Enaguiss]

He’s still alive in my house, in my car and even in my mobile! His music joint me in every step of my life...I still don’t believe that this genius is not in this world anymore! Such a sad thing to know that we never gonna have this music again...(new) but we gonna have gor the eternity his music! His beautiful and amassing music!

[@libertydogs7380]

He is still alive in so many homes, cars and hearts, he will be with us always

[@amberklein1560]

He's not dead. He just went home. Kingly duties called✨

[@rarrley6581]

I'd pay so much money for Lorde's cover on iTunes

[@junipermuniper]

josh dun

[@blackmore4]

Not a penny from me.

[@noizetank200]

Tyler Dun how about you pay me to fart into a box? i guarantee it will both sound better and entertain you more than anything lorde does.

[@adrianah3587]

Marcos Villagomez please do a cover thats better than hers, dont judge unless youre better than her

[@rusty7082]

you have no soul

[@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.

[@Cain00666]

2020 and still hurt 😭

[@makelikeatree1696]

Cain, yep.

[@tracey-louiserobson8995]

Cain yep. Life will never be the same. Simple fact. We all felt safe that the world could be challenged whilst he was alive. Forever loved 🙏🏻 how many human beings can truly say that. He was a funny , always interesting and superbly intelligent man and an incredible artist. I feel absolutely blessed and privileged to have been alive through this mans lifetime. 🙏🏻💖💥💫

[@uscman]

It won’t matter how long it will have been, a decade, century, or millennium. Knowing David Bowie, the living embodiment of talented, was taken away so soon and from an awful disease we unfortunately have yet to cure, will always hurt us who admired and respected his work and life...

[@cathymeikle1059]

I watched his tribute programmes last night, I can't believe it is 5 years since we all lost him, so sad

[@aaron8968]

Why the hell is there 2.7k dislikes! Paying tribute to David freaking Bowie a absolute legend

[@nem447]

Lorde haters?

[@lillyblume6076]

I`m sure because of Lord`s performence. I don`t like it, too. It should be a tribute to Bowie, but all the comments are about her under this video. It really makes me sad. I love David Bowie.

[@helenpaul67]

I think the 3k 👎was for Lorde. She sounds awful..omg! Bowie is a legend but maybe he got this 1 wrong....so painful to my ear. Nothing pleasing or a wow!

[@aaron8968]

@@helenpaul67 really? There not one Bowie song I dislike. Such a talent brilliant singer song writer and performer. My uncle told me a story about meeting him in O’Neils pub in London apparently a very very nice down to Earth man.

[@aaron8968]

@@nem447 gotta be. No such thing as a Bowie hater

[@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 😊😎🤗

[@averycecilleven5890]

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?

[@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!

[@joserafaeldiazmarrero7668]

All these years later this tribute still holds up. Has it really been that long? The Starman did come to meet us... and he did blow our minds...

[@iMarieKelly]

There is one reason why Lorde took part, and that is because Bowie loved her, and saw her as the future for music, that is why his family wanted her to sing at The Brits. That is all that matters about why she did it. His family, (especially his son) hated Gaga's tribute, and they had nothing to do with it.

[@davidinsweden1]

+Kelly Marie but it was awful - what a dull voice

[@VanuSua]

+Kelly Marie I'm not a big Lorde fan or a Bowie fan,, but I thought she done a fantastic job on this song. I'm not even a Gaga fan and her tribute just looked like a clown show...LOL. Like you Kelly I believe all that matters is why she did it and why she did just made it that much more special!

[@monstergod888]

+Kelly Marie ,he said that Pixies would be the greatest band of 90's and he was wrong as we know,,i don't think Lorde is the future of music and if she is,i'd rather to be stuck in the past!

[@iMarieKelly]

It was his opinion though, he just really liked her. Whether she changes modern music or not; who knows. I'm just happy he had a tribute from an artist he admired, that is what matters. :) thiago lima​ That is your opinion :) David Turner​

[@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.

[@dancing_on_the_valentine_83]

5 years today since we've lost him... 💔💔💔💔

[@barbaral9573]

When she sings “is there life on Mars?” My heart almost stops for a little bit 💚 chills all over my body.

[@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.

[@seba5837]

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

[@elisabethraimann3798]

2

[@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

[@petermartin2924]

I still cant believe he has gone , I continue to talk about him in the present and am even today finding new music or mixes of his work that are new to me . Bowie will be relevant forever

[@libertydogs7380]

He will never leave us, he is woven into the fabric of the world, such genius never dies, I still think of him daily and am so grateful for his music, humility and that beautiful smile

[@MichelKulmann]

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

[@Sophie-nz9fz]

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

[@daskleinegluck4553]

Annie, Gary and Lorde provided exactly that kind of tribute, that an outstanding artist like David Bowie deserves ❤️.

[@Ken-os3mq]

Imagine hearing compliment from legends and then performing in front of them ..... How nervous she must had been in that situation when everyone was looking forward to her who was praised!

[@maiteolaberria6882]

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

[@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.

[@owenhill-ring555]

Wow. Lorde’s voice is amazing in this

[@lukesters7234]

So much pressure but Lorde just delivers everything anyone who loved Bowie would want from a tribute..just wonderful..what an artist. Amazing

[@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 😪😫😫

[@slowmo67]

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

[@Stardust_7273]

I'm so grateful I had the great honor to see David Bowie live three times. I will always love him.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@nobutternotes]

I deeply regret not listening to David Bowie when he was alive. Truly a legend.

[@alexestrada77]

Who else has goosebumps? Im never tired of watching this wonderful tribute! 5 years ago #Davidbowieforever

[@caterina358]

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

[@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

[@grahamball9375]

I've watched this video so many times now and love the tributes by Annie and Gary but Lorde's performance is just interstellar! For someone so (relatively) young to take that song and make it her own in such a situation and environment is nothing short of genius! A worthy tribute "the greatest"!

[@MWS1960]

I once visited an art store in San Francisco where the owner mentioned David Bowie was just in the store…..he was taken back by what a wonderful personality David had while he talked with him in his store. It’s one thing to be a very talented musician, but it’s a whole other thing that someone with such incredible talent and fame is so down to earth and friendly with others.

[@dfg1999]

Gary Oldman is such a genuine spirit.

[@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.

[@latteslettersandlife]

It‘s been years and still I grieve his passing every single day...

[@GabiFOliv]

Man!! Just now I realized. Gary was Bowie's friend. Bowie didn't want come back to acting but then ... he accepted The Prestige. Gary surely helped Christopher Nolan to get David Bowie for The Prestige.

[@shaggydog9789]

I like to think of Commisioner Gordon firing up the Bowie-Signal light in to the night sky to alert our hero to Christopher Nolan's casting distress call...

[@imgonnastealyourgirl]

Well done Brits. That's how its done. Love to Catherine, Mike, Gail, Gerry, Earl and Sterling. You guys where Bowie's best band. May your memories stay fresh.

[@lewisyoung4531]

well, with the possible exception of Mick Ronson, who was jammin' good with Weird and David with this program aired. This part, especially the musical part starting around 8:40 was extremely brilliant and well done.

[@kasienkakaminska6915]

❤L O V E❤😊👌🏼🤗🤩💫✨⭐️💋💋💋💋💋

[@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!!

[@MrZenbent]

2021, still processing it.

[@stephenhogue5567]

He smoked cigarettes to much!

[@staceytahiri7095]

I have been a bowie fan since I was 13 now I am 55 . It was the sadest day in my life when the starman left this world. There will never ever be someone like him again and I am glad he lived in my era.this tribute was a honour to a great man. That when he was on telly everyone had to watch he was uneasul in every way. This is what made him a icon .

[@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.

[@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.

[@scottgauthier6537]

This is the first time I've heard Lourde sing. I found this performance incredibly moving💔

[@soledweller]

Bowie, was/is the sound of my childhood, like so many artist his music was the soundtrack to the memories I made, and even now his music is timeless and will always be unique. RIP my memory maker.