interesting place to land on planet Bowie. yes that was Luther V. and also Ava Cherry. the incredible sax David Sanborn. this was Bowie's philly soul period. his body and voice suffering from cocaine use but he still had that charisma. there are many different musical and visual styles of Bowie. he transformed from album to album. his live performances always deliver.
@kurtjk012 жыл бұрын
Just understand that David Bowie was the greatest musical genius of the last 100 years; and he's been dead for five. He's a Beethoven type. Heavy metal before it got heavy, acknowledged originator of glam rock, disco as disco was forming, music videos before MTV formed, the wave that brought New Wave, Retro rock before it retroed, grungy before grunge, rock-jazz-hiphop before any of them were aware it could be done, went to "fuck you I'm going to do what I want" when other artists were trying to recapture the "youthful glory days," created at least two rock musicals on the fly, and -- when he knew he was dying -- delivered the requiem of all requiems. And, in his off time, raised a world-class director and a beautiful girl, gave millions to charity and also his girl's nanny, personal housekeeper, etc., married a supermodel, acted in more projects than you can complete in your life, and created paintings, poems, and his own damned website. That's a helluva life for not even living to 70.
@brucedillinger94482 жыл бұрын
"...when he knew he was dying..." That still hits hard.
@robinholland15742 жыл бұрын
I agree! What a well-thought-out tribute to a man who, let's face it, broke the mold when he landed here. He was ALWAYS a step ahead of every trend. Every single one. And a master at marketing (I do a fair bit myself). He was charismatic and compelling. Some performers own the stage when they perform. You know who they are. They are big...huge personalities like Bowie. I am thinking of other very charismatic musicians such as Michael Jackson, Prince, Chaka Khan, The Wilson sisters (Ann & Nancy), Elton John, Freddie Mercury, Tori Amos, Jim Morrison, Robert Plant, Stevie Nicks, Diana Ross, Beyonce, and many others who could only DREAM of the longevity of David Bowie. When you see these people on the TV screen or better yet at a concert you can not look away. They are fascinating to watch! They stir emotions in their lyrics, their passionate performances and their musical interpretation. And yes! We have The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, and The Who but if you'll notice they are still doing the same thing they did when they first started. Through the years they have been doing the same songs (or songs that are created with the same three notes, and a formula, so that it might as well be the same songs), the same dress, the same stage moves, same makeup, same hairstyle, even! And there is nothing wrong with that. But artists generally want to stand out, be progressive and move people. David Bowie was all that. Bowie was constantly updating his image, creating a new look and sound, and collaborating even when others said it couldn't or shouldn't be done. He was a master. He blew me away with Lazarus. I still cannot bear to listen to the entire LP. I'll pick up a song here or there. He was absolutely brilliant until the very end. And a class act too. How many of us would have the forethought to imagine and do the work for Lazarus in our last days? I cannot even imagine.
@sapphoculloden52152 жыл бұрын
Pat: I guess I expected him to sing a different way Me: He does ... Bowie was the ultimate chameleon. He changed ... regularly.
@stephenqualtrough73222 жыл бұрын
Yes. It was Luther Vandross. David Bowie gave him his first big breakthrough in the music business by putting him on.yjis record. For that alone we are eternally grateful to Mr r Bowie
@gailemory36252 жыл бұрын
David was at probably 60% on this performance. He was really ill here. Still a soecial performance and a big part of his story and how he survived
@v.j.30292 жыл бұрын
That would probably explain why he couldn’t hit that high note at the end of the song. I was a bit sad not hearing it.
@Kainlarsen2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I remember reading his biography... at his worst, he was pretty much only eating peppers. My dad, who is the biggest Bowie fan I know, said around that time was when he just looked so unwell.
@clareparfittwinchester52442 жыл бұрын
Dude with the guitar is Carlos Alomar. He's now a professor of music. So glad you find David relatable.
@dmgallibond4692 жыл бұрын
David Bowie was one of the most versatile performers in terms of the styles he could do well. He and Prince might be two of the most amazing artists in terms of being able to tackle any style of music and make it sound incredible. The album that this song comes from is also called Young Americans, and IIRC it was inspired by one of his early US tours when he fell in love with the "Philadelphia Soul" sound. And yes, some iconic soul artists are singing backup in this performance and on the album, including Mr. Luther Vandross. This is probably my favorite song of his, and this is one of the better live performances that comes from the era the song was released. However, due to some of the poor production, such as the mics on some of the instruments being way too hot (I blame the TV studio sound engineers) I prefer the album version better than this one. As for the lyrics, this is a very deep song, and it offers a "Brit's eye view" of some social, economic, and personal struggles in our country.
@e.m.b28342 жыл бұрын
Coked out of his head and still owning the stage... legend!
@MrHoppy-so2no2 жыл бұрын
As said - Bowie's vibe is awesome. This is not a great representation of his vocals - this was during his coke-up era - but still - wow!
@brucedillinger94482 жыл бұрын
...but still WOW! You said it all. ✌
@Joshualuv13 Жыл бұрын
I Waa lucky enough to have seen him live twice over the years and he was absolutely mesmerising
@davidknizner37732 жыл бұрын
Bowie is a music genre all of his own!
@mangasky72 жыл бұрын
Considering how coked-up to the gills he was, it's still an iconic performance.
@xScooterAZx2 жыл бұрын
And just how do you know for sure how coked up he was? Were you there?
@king-dl2qt Жыл бұрын
He is a David bowie expert 🤣🤣🤣
@rodrigosantos20712 жыл бұрын
Who can forget that LEGEND?
@lordgarth76352 жыл бұрын
Check out the Young American's album. Full of soul and had his first US nos 1 in Fame from there. Also Golden Years. Yes, a young Luthor in the background! :)
@maryelizabethreynoldsprice2135 Жыл бұрын
David Bowie is beyond a shadow of a doubt the Greatest artist of all time. They can try but no one will ever be as cool,or talented in so many of the arts. His music is a treasure. MORE!!!!!!
@jagdevchehal57482 жыл бұрын
Yes that’s a young Luthier on backing vocals
@clareparfittwinchester52442 жыл бұрын
Yes Luther Vandross on backing vocals. How David met Luther is legend.
@andreaaase10652 жыл бұрын
I’m so excited for you! Bowie is my favorite, but even calling him that does not capture the impact he and his music has had on my life. Welcome! You’re in for a wonderful ride.
@brucedillinger94482 жыл бұрын
He's my favorite too.
@joanstrater30472 жыл бұрын
Studio version is so much better. Can't go wrong with Bowie. Great reaction and thanks for letting the song/video play through before commenting.
@tonydee98502 жыл бұрын
The song called "Right" from That album is amazing, check nachos video.
@lucyislight99492 жыл бұрын
I love Bowie, but this is my favorite song from him!
@PB.JACKSON Жыл бұрын
1975... you should play the whole album "Young Americans ". A young Luther Vandross on backing vocals...
@hoferinfo Жыл бұрын
Very Cool. Bowie Best of the Best 🤗 😊 🎧🎼🎹🎤😁
@iainprendergast83112 жыл бұрын
the greatest collaboratervever
@markkerr1328 Жыл бұрын
Always a favourite. Check out "under pressure" with Freddie Mercury/ or Annie Lennox & then to "little Drummer boy" with bing crosby- you'll see his range & amazing voice.
@Newfie-zc7ug2 жыл бұрын
Oh and did every one notice Luther in the back ground singers. Yup...it's the one and only.
@caroloneal64022 жыл бұрын
Pure soul! Perfect performance!
@thomasdematteo22812 жыл бұрын
David's voice was a ragged but the background singing waexcellent. Listen to the studio version
@xScooterAZx2 жыл бұрын
He was ill here.
@Newfie-zc7ug2 жыл бұрын
wow...they don't call him the 'thin white dude " for nothin'...LOL.....I love him and his music....SUPERSTAR !
@gregmerck49722 жыл бұрын
Duke, not dude.
@davidknizner37732 жыл бұрын
WOW
@Codex77772 жыл бұрын
Not his best performance, he was coked off his face lol, but still iconic. He was only the 2nd white artist to appear on Soul Train. He always appreciated and promoted black artists. That's Luther Vandross in his backing singers. You should google his interview with MTV, at the height of his fame, where he completely turns the interview around, onto the MTV exec, who had been so excited to have Bowie on but instead Bowie, live, calls MTV out on their racist policy. Btw, if you listen to more Bowie and wonder why there's often a sax played on his tracks, it's because, although Bowie was a multi-instrumentalist, the saxophone was his first love. On most of his studio work, it's Bowie playing. :)
@edwardmeradith24192 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I LOVE him - and I love this performance- even tho he’s coked to the gills, and his voice is tired. And Luther Vandross, backing vocals (Damn no money for wardrobe?) David Sanborn on great sax
@RefereeDahmer Жыл бұрын
Look again. That’s Patti LaBelle back there as well!
@robertasirgutz88002 жыл бұрын
In 1987, it was like a beautiful, gay Elvis walked out on the stage. Never one to shy from controversy. RIP.
@Terri68682 жыл бұрын
Love Bowie ❤️ Look 👀 up Heroes live 2002 or All the Young Dude’s @The Freddie Mercury tribute concert. Thanks 🙏
@AnotherViewer2 жыл бұрын
David Bowie to do list: Heroes Space Oddity Rebel Rebel Let's Dance Suffragette city Diamond Dog
@pamelajohnson61992 жыл бұрын
Always in my top 10
@rree9550 Жыл бұрын
god i luv them young
@marceltroia97502 жыл бұрын
Great reaction thank you very much, I think David was ill here.. Voice cracks
@VIDSTORAGE2 жыл бұрын
He had many styles and was a chameleon of it ...
@thecrye67982 жыл бұрын
Luther Vandross not only sang but arranged the back up vocals on this album. The beautiful African American singer with the blonde hair is Ava Cherry, who was dating Bowie at the time. Should also note that Bowie was ill and losing his voice during this performance. Check out the album version or other live performances for his real power.
@lisasmithline13862 жыл бұрын
Please listen to the album version of this song. Try Golden Years, also; there is rapping going on here!
@madgemuso73142 жыл бұрын
Bowie arranged the backing vocals. There’s fly in the wall film footage of him referring to his notes and explaining what he wanted to his backing vocalists. It’s in Nacho Video and the Cracked actor documentary. Obviously it was a collaboration of great talents and I’m sure they must have improvised but he directed how he wanted it to sound.
@lamusiclover22642 жыл бұрын
Luther did all of the vocal arrangements on this album, and sang background on many of the tracks.
@bobwoolerOriGinal2 жыл бұрын
No, Bowie was heavy into those arrangements too.
@lamusiclover22642 жыл бұрын
@@bobwoolerOriGinalI read tthat it was the first time Bowie we used background singers on an album. I'm sure he had input but he relied on Luther Vandross to do the majority of the background R&B vocals, as many artists have done.
@bobwoolerOriGinal2 жыл бұрын
@@lamusiclover2264 Yeah, you're obviously right, LV arranged the harmonies all the way through, but footage from the Stigma studio sessions suggests Bowie had big input on where and how he wanted the bacing vox to be. (what do you mean by " the first time (...) *we* used background singers on an album?)
@lamusiclover22642 жыл бұрын
@@bobwoolerOriGinal It was a typo...I fixed it.
@madgemuso73142 жыл бұрын
@@bobwoolerOriGinal yes you can see video footage of him referring to and writing notes for the vocal harmonies on Nacho Video and the Cracked Actor film. It was a collaboration of talent but he was the “conductor” of sorts.
@thomasdematteo22812 жыл бұрын
you have a good eye to spot Luther
@58andyr Жыл бұрын
Try We can be heroes and Space Oddity. You won't be dissapointed!
@musiconlyplease982 жыл бұрын
if this not groovin ... nothin is 🔥👍👍
@michaelz98922 жыл бұрын
His voice is fried here but cool anyway.
@michaelb23882 жыл бұрын
His voice had completely gone in this performance.
@thegreekgeekreborn Жыл бұрын
His voice is completely shot. Pat, have you got worms?
@iainprendergast83112 жыл бұрын
listen to him talk about music
@brunosm.l22672 жыл бұрын
That night he was pretty much high on coke. Still amazing
@thebillryan2 жыл бұрын
Yes you did. You saw the man. Luther.
@suz58622 жыл бұрын
Probably his worst vocal performance but the song’s brilliance still shines through.
@awordfrompresidentpat19852 жыл бұрын
Was it? Maybe I should check out more of his performances. I don’t think I’ve seen enough of his performances to compare his vocals. This was my first time actually watching him perform something. I like the song too.
@suz58622 жыл бұрын
@@awordfrompresidentpat1985 There is not a lot of footage of Bowie doing this song live (I read because he did not care for it but I find that hard to believe). I recommend you check out the studio version - it is sublime. ☺️🤗👏
@Deadprez41 Жыл бұрын
Yes that's Luther Vandross
@marilisaamaral48372 жыл бұрын
It's weird to see this guy's astonishment watching Bowie's video. Now he doesn't know who David Bowie is, what planet does he live on? Go wash some dishes, man!
@jamesmcnally1253 Жыл бұрын
This was great because it highlighted the amazing backup singers,but David's voice was trashed because of cocaine and overuse,give the recorded version a listen
@larindanomikos2 жыл бұрын
His voice is not right here. I suspect throat trouble or maybe he just has a cold.