I Got You, Babe - David Bowie & Marianne Faithfull | The Midnight Special

[@ricobonifacio1095]

That was the most bizarrely great thing I've ever seen

[@dogcatfamily2476]

Truly a priceless gem Shines, glistens just magical! Bizarre, profane and historic. Just mesmerizing. I had no idea this existed and Bowie was my #1 Starman.

[@AyliCarper]

Find the Tiny Tim and Eleanor Barooshian version.

[@patrickmegan8224]

I wonder what the Wolfman made of that performance? It's so totally out of whack it's brilliant. Bowie with feathers and high heels, Marianne dressed like a nun and I don't really know where the backup singers came from but they fit in perfectly. May I remind everyone of the quality of this recording/video, it's 50 years ago.

[@postmodernrecycler]

The quality is outstanding. I've been rewatching the same old fuzzy uploads for years. Such a treat.

[@DannyD714]

this has been sitting in a vault for years and it's finally aged to bizarre perfection.

[@empoweryou1]

Bizarre indeed, and at the height of British Glam Rock!

[@MilledSteel]

lmao

[@BigDinoD]

I just found this and I'm so glad. What a time it was, what an era. Sure miss it all.

[@kevind4850]

I vividly recall this one "flooring" me when I watched the original airing. One of the more bizarre performances I'd ever seen. Marianne was basically living on the streets, strung-out and destitute after Jagger dumped her. Amazing that Bowie managed to get this performance from her at all. Since she wasn't taking care of her health, her voice definitely had begun to suffer at this point. Even though her voice suffered more damage in the years after this performance, she kicked the drugs, made the best of things, and fashioned a considerable career as a solo artist and actress that still continues.

[@lindaamos2240]

I use to try to look like Marianne and sadly behaved like her too. Though all good now, of course.

[@davidvawter4859]

Yeah, I wonder how much that whole "living on the streets" thing was overegged for shock value aka press interest. She doesn't exactly look like a homeless person here.

[@bennyadler5882]

Bowie in most magnificent moment of that era.

[@andrewjsmith4585]

Proof that Marianne could look bloody marvellous in anything.

[@BarkerRanchHobo]

We needed more Faithfull Bowie collaborations.

[@redbarberry]

She asked me to stay, and I stole her room She asked for my love, and I gave her a dangerous mind Now she's stupid in the street, and she can't socialize Well, I love the little girl, and I'll love her 'til the day she dies ......

[@Bunbunfunfun]

Hmmm those lyrics now hit a little different , he could def be writing about Faithful there.

[@xjade11.11]

I remembered when this aired. It was one of the greatest highlights in my life. I love Bowie so much!

[@playokay]

I only saw it as a rerun but it's one of the best things ever. As far as all the people who complain about the vocals or the costuming, I say, look in a mirror. It's rock and roll people. It ain't supposed to be perfect, it's only meant to entertain.

[@91dodgespiritrt]

Get a new life.

[@xjade11.11]

I did. I was 13yrs old then.

[@Bunbunfunfun]

@@91dodgespiritrtyou mean the kind of life you have trolling comment sections .

[@originalpopGeezer]

So mad and so beautiful.

[@shaunfuesdale4305]

Seriously 😁 this is surreal 👍💗

[@gabrielpaiz5954]

I have never seen this and I'm a huge Bowie fan. 😀😀

[@charliekane135]

Same here fan of 50 years. Kind of wish I hadn't, she's awful .....

[@hollygolightly7475]

There wasent anybody like them ❤ it’s just absolutly brilliant

[@TheCityman69]

Superbly adaptable voice David Bowie had to almost any song. Brilliant backing too. So surreal 😊

[@Rj-jm8vm]

This is surreal

[@tonyscarfo6015]

Sacred and profane. Beautiful

[@A_Final_Hit]

Profane in what way?

[@jenbloom6848]

My life is complete.

[@rebeccawagner4167]

Midnight Special 🎉🎉, kudos for putting them on to perform 🎉🎉. This is vintage Bowie and Faithful 🎉🎉

[@MrJakeTucker]

On the bootleg versions of this we get to see Marianne's right leg up to her waist for a couple of seconds at the start. Looks like she had nothing on underneath that habit. Recorded at London's Marquee. Great to see a good quality version of this performance.

[@mikedtw]

If I'm remembering correctly, drummer Aynsley Dunbar said Marianne was indeed nude under her backwards coat here, and as he was sitting behind her, had a pretty great view!

[@fxm5715]

What a classic. Nice to see a nice, clean, good copy here.

[@aladdinsane.]

I have been watching bootleg videos of this and other Bowies videos from this particular show for years and most with a lot of quality flaws or missing spots but was happy to see them and could live with them! ...But finally, it's so great to start seeing very high-quality original TMS videos here on "The Midnight Special" channel from Bowie's 1980 Floor Show that aired back in 1973 and I remember it like it was yesterday! ...I sure hope eventually the whole show will be shown in its entirety! ...As there was nothing else ever like it ever since as it was almost the end of his Ziggy-Aladdin persona! ...Absolutely Bowie fantastic! Thank you Midnight Special for releasing it and the many other shows and artist you have been sharing as I have been praying for many, many, many years for this musical history day to come from you!

[@themidnightspecialtvshow]

You are very welcome, Burt

[@aladdinsane.]

@@themidnightspecialtvshow If this reply is from the Mr. Burt Sugarman, it's an honor for me to receive a comment from you! ...I NEVER missed the Midnight Special back in its original airing dates! ...and Thank You very much again for bringing out these classics and full episodes to be viewed again by myself and others who remembers the show and also all of the younger generation that has never seen them as there in for a musical treat!

[@mind-blow-masterminds]

1 million kinds of AWESOME!

[@americanlaughs]

Wow, what a treat. Nice find!

[@themidnightspecialtvshow]

We had some of the best Duets in history perform

[@abby_normal_x]

I remember this with Marianne Faithfull!

[@The_momur]

Goddamnit I miss him.

[@Debbie_George]

Amazing!

[@dannystrat]

Even after 50 years, this is still odd and beautiful! Strange edit at the end, though. I wonder how it really went.......

[@robcat2075]

I think that's real and I think that shows how little they rehearsed that.

[@88fungo]

Evidently she wore nothing under that robe, and the back was completely open, giving a "show" for those behind her. Perhaps the reason for the edit.

[@dannystrat]

@@88fungo Makes sense!! (LOVE to see that though...!!)

[@grossac54]

excellent duo merci a eux 👍👍❤❤

[@sporez]

Seeing Ziggy era Bowie on a 70s American variety show doing a duet with Marianne is so wild. It was cool seeing Mick Ronson in the background, but I don't believe he actually played that solo, the band sounded like a backing track to me

[@kevind4850]

The video as aired was spliced together from various takes and angles, so once it was edited together, things didn't always match up.

[@chantele777]

That. Was. Awful. 😵

[@thetunebella6675]

This is simply beautiful and incredible and it makes me happy

[@ColleyatFlak]

Just a stunning bit of music history. So enjoyable to listen too.

[@chadc1982]

Staggeringly great - Hero's!

[@gerardocarroll1158]

Amazing, love it.

[@patricepeterson5581]

freaking fabulous!

[@wakaywa]

Had the honor of seeing Davids Glass Spider Tour at Mile High in Denver, 1987…Peter Frampton, Duran Duran….🎉

[@OttoByOgraffey]

THANK YOU, Mr. Sugarman!!

[@angelaoliveira4510]

Sou apaixonada por essa performance de Bowie e Marianne......

[@ap6160]

Bravo!

[@caro_ho]

Marianne Faithfull and Bowie ❤️👑

[@PaulDale1957]

Wow. The Thin White Duke at 26-years-old. Wow!

[@kerstinunthan1243]

Best gig ever ❤😂❤😂

[@SeenthroughmyLens]

Wow!😎

[@Pappabajskorv]

How can you be this cool?

[@bsdgffishtuna5186]

just when i thought i've seen everything.

[@Kira7London-Spencer]

during this phase of David Bowie's hair and style I used to be so scared to death of him! I mean I was a little kid and I truly thought he was from Mars

[@ZippzoppzibbiddyZoop]

No denying, she Was a Hottie. After all these years after Bowies rendition I finally zeroed in that you can't climb a river.

[@darren5956]

This is darling.

[@billgabbard922]

Simply great!!!

[@themidnightspecialtvshow]

Glad you like it!

[@Luckyfoxoval78]

Fun fact from the "Moonage Daydream" Mick Rock photography book about the Ziggy era: Marianne Faithfull's costume doesn't have a back-- her "wonderful arse" (David's words) was just hanging out during this performance. The TV people didn't want to air that, so there's no shots of that provided here, haha.

[@RockNRoller66]

Marianne Faithfull sings like Madeline Kahn.

[@davidvawter4859]

She's so tired

[@pammyfersure]

It's twoo, it's twoo!

[@barbarakirk3064]

She does!

[@TonyGPizza]

Or, more accurately, Madeline saw this and sang like Marianne Faithfull. Who sang like Marlene Dietrich, a heroine to both.

[@pammyfersure]

​@@TonyGPizza this is from November 1973 and Blazing Saddles came out in February 1974. Brooks was likely done filming and it was in post-production by the time Marianne and Bowie sang this duet. Was Marianne channeling Marlene? Perhaps. Madeline Kahn absolutely was, the whole character of Lili Von Shtupp was a parody of Marlene.

[@staykinduniverse]

Wow

[@shnibby69]

Never knew of this performance! Absolutely quirky!

[@walterrizotto8668]

This was taken fron The 1980 Floor Show.

[@rghilino6734]

If you're gonna cover Sonny & Cher then this is the way to do it.

[@aguasdemarco4098]

👏👏👏👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@frenchgoldenboyfan]

The most Gothic thing I’ve ever heard 😊

[@riceburner32]

After watching this episode live, I went home and joined the Army.

[@luiszuluaga6575]

Thank you for your service and for defending great art such as this.

[@MrEdkern]

Why did you do that??

[@brianduffy4376]

oh yea bowie early 70s u had to see him to believe a true genius epic!

[@fatty4004]

Wow! Where has this footage been hiding?

[@leonardodaria7370]

GreT🎉🎉🎉❤

[@marceloaraujo8728]

o máximo

[@mikefarrell4742]

The only thing that would have been more freaky than this is if Helen Reddy came out donning the angel of death/nun look and proceeded to announce that she was the high priestess for the OTO

[@albertrefiti3353]

I am pretty sure Marianne sings in the first verse "But if you fu+k me and baby I got you" (22sec) looking straight at Bowie

[@LucioRozendo]

Eu tenho você meu bem Eles dizem que somos jovens e não sabemos Nós não nos encontraremos até crescermos Bem eu não sei se isso é verdade Porque você tem a mim, e baby eu tenho você Meu bem eu tenho você, eu tenho você meu bem Eles dizem que nosso amor não paga aluguéis Antes de começarmos nosso dinheiro foi todo gasto Eu acho que , nós não temos muito dinheiro Mas ao menos tenho certeza de que de todas as coisas nós temos Meu bem eu tenho você, eu tenho você, meu bem Eu tenho flores na primavera Eu tenho você para usar meu anel E quando estou triste, você é um palhaço E se fico assustada, você está sempre por perto Então deixe eles dizerem que seu cabelo é muito comprido Porque eu não me importo, com você não posso dar errado Então coloque sua mãozinha na minha Não há montanha ou colina que nós não possamos escalar Meu bem eu tenho você, eu tenho você meu bem Eu tenho você para caminhar comigo Eu tenho você para falar comigo Eu tenho você para segurar minha mão Eu tenho você para entender Eu tenho você para dar beijos de boa-noite Eu tenho você para me abraçar apertado Eu tenho você, e não te deixarei ir Eu tenho você para amar-me então Meu bem eu tenho você, eu tenho você meu bem Meu bem eu tenho você, eu tenho você meu bem eu tenho você meu bem. I Got You Babe (feat. Marianne Faithful) They say we're young and we don't know We won't find out until we grow Well I don't know if all that's true 'Cause you got me, and baby I got you Babe I got you babe I got you babe They say our love won't pay the rent Before it's earned, our money's all been spent I guess that's so, we don't have a pot But at least I'm sure of all the things we got Babe I got you babe I got you babe I got flowers in the spring I got you to wear my ring And when I'm sad, you're a clown And if I get scared, you're always around So let them say your hair's too long 'Cause I don't care, with you I can't go wrong Then put your little hand in mine There ain't no hill or mountain we can't climb Babe I got you babe I got you babe I got you to walk with me I got you to talk with me I got you to hold my hand I got you to understand I got you to kiss goodnight I got you to hold me tight I got you, I won't let go I got you to love me so I got you babe

[@davidjones5269]

Did we actually live though that

[@juwayable]

Wonder how the public responded to this bizarre performance back then.

[@janicel7905]

Dafuq?!? Holy I’m to sober for this

[@LydellFisk]

Did Gregg Allman see this offer Marianne a chance to see his tattoos?

[@reversefulfillment9189]

Society has devolved to the point where Dave would have had picket lines in front of the show saying that this was drag time story hour.

[@Jhensy2012]

No, it was appropriately scheduled for adults at midnight on Saturdays, not children’s classrooms on Monday morning.

[@AmDaYoutuba]

2:53

[@markr9113]

This is banned in Florida. 😊

[@suffragettecities]

why??

[@g.p.d.2220]

This hurts my brain. But I kinda dig it.

[@seancurran3603]

Bowie and Natasha Fatale!!

[@fmaykallb]

waoo

[@fuzzpope]

Foxy woman, damn.

[@mikesmith2057]

The nun's not too bad either.

[@flaviofontana4323]

👽👽👽👽👽👽👽

[@Motherloadrocks]

they took this serious

[@Mark-zu6oz]

Sister Mary Morphine

[@theWUisCOMINthru]

For the strongest counterpoint to all the anti-drug ideology, one needs only to show this three and a half minute video clip.

[@rabbwit3744]

this video makes me not want to take any drugs

[@zackkohler511]

Spiders from Mars last live performance (sans Mick Woodmansy...))

[@littleitalyblogspot]

Wierdly wonderful

[@lynnpehrson8826]

The thing bowie is wearing looks like something I've seen chappelle roan wear

[@rabbwit3744]

marianne sounds like she smoked 3 packs before this and bowie is sweating his balls off trying to keep in sync with her

[@opseudocientista7783]

Vim pelo barcinski

[@volvoplz9209]

Second only to Beavis and Butthead's cover.

[@LauraGonzalez-fq5pk]

Mi canción menos favorita del Midnight Special, pero al menos Bowie si cantó bien.

[@Themanwhocameback2]

The line is "We won't find out until we grow". I know that Bowie was coked out of his mind here, but what he sings doesn't make sense. By the way, my I am a big fan. My friends and I watched this as it was broadcast back in November 1973.

[@mikedtw]

David didn't write the song, only covered the Sonny & Cher original. You know that, right?

[@DrCaptainMorgan]

Dun duh dun duh! Dun duh dun duh!

[@miked4377]

marriane lear

[@lucid_747]

😂👹😈

[@danfoss1535]

Looks like a Lady Gaga video

[@richardjames6087]

Imagine the conservatives of today freaking out if a new artist performed something similar on network tv 😂 tHeY’rE tRyiNg tO gRooM oUr cHiLdReN!! Relax snowflakes ❄️ lol

[@deepzepp4176]

This was cool?

[@OnlyGoodMusic_]

Bowie at the time this was recorded had 5 albums in the UK top 40 at the same time, including 3 in the top 10, he also had 2 songs in the top 10. A month later he would debut "Pin Ups" at #1 and it would remain five weeks at the top, it was immense.

[@frenchgoldenboyfan]

The junky version 😂

[@mrcreepers]

freaks

[@charliekane135]

Different from you eh?

[@AppleOno]

They do sing it well, but those outfits! Just say no to drugs, kids! LoL

[@jahnsgar]

Why be normal 🥱

[@OttoByOgraffey]

I would gladly go back to the 70's and the music.

[@beartoffoli9820]

The Flying Nun was a TV show that was very popular clealry this is an homage.

[@AppleOno]

@@beartoffoli9820 Is it? I remember that show, if it was an homage that would be hilarious. What tells us Marianne Faithful is playing Sally Field's nun specifically? I am honestly curious, because without context, her as a nun along with Bowie draped with whatever roadkill that is, is so random and out there I can't help but wonder what gave them the ideas? 😂

[@michaelm6948]

It’s a Cleopatra parody, not the Flying Nun. The FN headwear had solid appurtenances that looked like mini wings on each side. Also, the design on the front is an ancient Egyptian symbol.

[@pugwasherbloke]

,they look great, sound great, but no chemistry

[@suffragettecities]

what are they supposed to do??

[@brianhammer5107]

LOL - Faithful - the cracked voice of smoking/alcoholism

[@scsu5085]

- - - - - - the Dude is just weird, plain weird.

[@suffragettecities]

it’s david bowie…