David Bowie - Word On A Wing - Vancouver 1976 (remastered)

[@deepankurnayantara]

I'm addicted to the emotion in this. I keep thinking I've found my favorite Bowie song and then I discover a new one and I'm just taken aback.

[@comboalert6016]

YAAASSS AGREE

[@leanderx9665]

That is so deep and really it is so true here with me aswell.

[@glennkarant6760]

Agreed but really and truly this on is difficult, if not impossible to beat...

[@PatriciaGarcia-ki1dj]

Same

[@stoner4378]

OMG I do that with with his albums🤣 he honestly was a prophet

[@RichardCalladine-u1o]

Sometimes only BOWIE hits the spot...this is so moving...my faves are can you hear me?...sound and vision....what in the world....ashes to ashes...be my wife...modern love...fame...rip David and thank you❤

[@IronmanKMSA]

Another great example of genius songwriting... soft and easy start, growing in desperation and anguish and ending in prayer. He said multiple times in interviews, this was borne from existential torment. It's so sincere and vulnerable. This is why Word on a wing, for me, is easily in the top 5 all-time best Bowie songs.

[@stevefuller1779]

Written by Nina Simone I think

[@stevefuller1779]

No sorry that was wild is the wind!!

[@x23-w1o]

Nina didn't write wild is the wind either ​@@stevefuller1779

[@dockaiser]

Station to Staion (the LP) is a masterpiece

[@ahmedshabbir8345]

in my opinion it's bowie's best work.

[@oswing]

@@ahmedshabbir8345 yes, transcendant.

[@edise7272]

His best I say!

[@keithdukes5990]

​@@ahmedshabbir8345I'll second that my good man 👍💯

[@gregswail5779]

I can't stop playing this. The emotion and clarity in his voice is mesmerising.

[@deejaydee1007]

He is in aww of God's help!!!!!!!

[@jupitorman]

Same here carnt stop playing this his voice on the high notes just brilliant

[@terrywrigley5988]

This song is so romantic i still cant get over bowies passing

[@wendymacronald6468]

It is so wonderful ❤

[@ARIZJOE]

This is gold, and very rare. Considering David's condition at the time, he was in excellent voice. David's failure to arrange filming of his tours is puzzling. Not only this but the "Diamond Dogs" extravaganza. That's completely lost for the most part - the greatest entertainment spectacle I have ever seen. David's management was wantonly negligent. It makes you appreciate Mick Jagger's business skills in obtaining first rate directors and documentarians to record the Stones' tours.

[@elisablackston8645]

Wasn't he coming off of herion?

[@ARIZJOE]

@@elisablackston8645 There was a lot of cocaine too.

[@123agidee_2]

@@elisablackston8645this was during the time when his diet consisted of milk, red peppers and cocaine

[@SherryeLyn]

This is not only why "Word on a Wing" became one of my top favorite Bowie songs when it was released back then, but this video of this performance also shows why Bowie managed to transcend earthly limitations during his shows, and lifted me beyond even the boundaries of my own soul every time. I have no words for the emotions he evoked, as they cannot even be encapsulated within the description of "emotion".

[@50djan]

He was a Sirius entertainer.

[@silverscat6770]

My first Bowie show. In Chicago.... 76

[@barrettesands]

​@@silverscat6770 me too

[@janaschubert7406]

57 and still discovering his genius. So much still to learn.

[@siriuslili]

A shaman. A holy man

[@matinacummings3781]

So true!

[@mister3566]

It's a gift from god and David to keep learning all about him

[@madgemuso7314]

This really sounds like a cry for help. Bless him 😢

[@bragee]

It actually is

[@silverscat6770]

OH YES!!!!!

[@xaviercatafal8111]

Thanks. I almost cried. It's one of my favorite Bowie songs.

[@HotStrange]

It’s my favorite song of all time. I tear up every time I listen to it.

[@michaellee9975]

Mine to

[@ireneking5798]

Wonderful. I cant imaging the time it took to clean this up. Brilliant mate. In fact "Word on a Wing" is a wonderful song to post up on his anniversary...and everytime I hear it it makes me smile as it reminds me of a story Bowie told after performing this song at the Astoria in London in '99. Bowie said "I recorded that when I was the Thin White Duke"...and then recounted a chat with two fans he read on the internet...one of which said.... "I liked it when he was Neil...the Thin White Duke" the other said "What do you mean Neil?" to which the first fan replied..."You know that song...Lord I'm Neil...and offer you my Word on a Wing" LOL

[@baddvd]

SteveK oh no! There was no warning! I'll never listen to this song the same way again! *tries desperately to erase from memory* ;)

[@MisterSussex]

haha - when I first heard this song, probably on cassette in the early 80's, I thought he was singing the line 'I still can't pour myself'. I thought he must have been at the cut-ups again : )

[@terrywrigley5988]

SteveK the best !

[@oliveeisner8964]

Haha! to be fair, he also wrote "Pour me out another phone.." as well. hard to tell his cut-ups from regular lyrics even~ don't stop the magic Mr. Sussex!

[@protato5896]

LOOOOOOOOOOORD, I’M NEEEEIL, AND OFFFFEEER YOU, MY WOOORD ON A WING

[@AvaBama1]

Genius of Sound and Vision.

[@deetee9611]

Man he has best voice talking or singing.

[@silverscat6770]

EXACTLY. He said I am a STORY TELLER, not a singer so to speak. Said he likes it and will continue.....

[@patriciahargraves4243]

Wow, great job! This was the first time I saw David, live and I was 14 years old. Soooooooo many years ago but this brings it vividly back at age 55.

[@duncanwcraig9668]

patricia Hargraves you are so lucky to have seen Bowie then !!!

[@humandroid53]

This shows David's singing chops. I think he was lucky to be blessed with a beautiful voice and pitch perfect hearing (he was famous for his single - or only a few) take studio performances.

[@plushtoyorgy6664]

Definitely. He came so far from his somewhat thin, somewhat reedy voice he had around 1967. A music teacher of his said his voice wasn't great but had emotional power. Then over the years, his voice morphed into this powerful instrument. This song showcases it so well too

[@tvacca9066]

Station to Station was and still is unbelievable. It grooves, funks, is deeply romantic. Wild is the Wind says it all. Was my wedding song. Every single song, deeply moving! His unparalleled exceptional vocals, story telling, expressive music and lyrics always perfectly expressed. I miss you David! You freed a young girl in the early 70's, setting me free to shine! Thank you! God bless you in heaven and may you soar forever in peace and love. God bless your family. M-L E NYC

[@verena9911]

I'm watching this at least 3 times a day and it makes me feel so emotional in a way I can't put into words

[@nigelleslie3896]

Such an underestimated song. Life long Bowie fan. In my Top Ten Bowie songs.

[@lamisticahumana]

This song is phenomenal. The lyrics always stuck on my head every day. Till now, I still consider this song as my third favorite from Bowie.

[@marigoldruff]

What are the other two?

[@lamisticahumana]

@@marigoldruff Buddha of Suburbia and Slip Away

[@paultrueman2]

Love slip away… but to me this is the ultimate Bowie song.. unbelievably beautiful

[@lamisticahumana]

@@paultrueman2 yup, that meaningful lyrics, too. It's difficult to decide whether are my favorite Bowie's songs, coz how magical he is

[@ThomasJerome76]

One of my favourites! All emotion and feels ❤️‍🔥⚡️

[@silverscat6770]

He is begging....

[@ginaseed7974]

Thank you Mister Sussex for taking the time to do this- one of my favourite songs but his voice and emotion in this recording is absolutely incredible and the best I have heard.

[@marybelliotti894]

Thank you! This actually made me tear up. I didn’t know what a gift David Bowie was growing up. I just followed his every move decade after decade. The soundtrack of a lifetime. THANK YOU! ♥️

[@ezechielamadeus2828]

bellissima parole 👍 canzone meravigliosa 💙

[@Bombur777]

I keep returning to this version year after year. There's something special about it. Thank you very much for fixing it up and making it available for us!

[@NachoVideo]

Excellent work, Mate. Best the footage has ever looked. And the right decision about the intro.

[@MisterSussex]

Thanks Nacho. There's still things in there I'd like to fix but as you know sometimes it's never really finished : )

[@terrywrigley5988]

Nacho Video I seen him at empire Poole he sand this but you couldn't appreciate it as it was a new song

[@Xtiansldrs]

Nacho Video yours are equally just as great!!!!❤️thank you too! 👍✌️

[@Xtiansldrs]

Terry Wrigley that’s so weird that you brought that up because that’s how it always goes; new songs are questionable at first. ESPECIALLY with Bowie since his music is virtually timeless, period. And then somewhere along the way- it transforms into an everlasting classic! I love this song. I love his passion in it too. 😍At first I wasn’t sure about a few of his new ones after 2000...but they’re right there in my unchangeable playlist now 😊 🙏✝️❤️✌️

[@mariaartino2547]

I was fourteen and discovered Bowie with Heroes, from the album Stage I listened to this masterpiece for days and days, it inspired me so much that I started studying English to understand the lyrics of his songs! What memorable times❤️

[@fabulousfreddyisready]

I was at the front watching this concert in Vancouver....15 years old....Bowie was amazing!

[@dyermaker4731]

lucky you! Did you happen to tape or film/take photos?

[@piroschka6]

my favorite bowie concert of all times......never thought i could hear this life version as i saw it in 76....thanks a very lot for posting .!!!!!

[@Daneyland]

How great to live for almost 50 years and just recently to discover this incredible artist!!! And why does it make me so sad he’s not of this Earth anymore?

[@stephenyoung4668]

Beautifull.i only wish i could of seen bowie as the thin white duke for me this is possibly bowie at his best this is the time i really took notice of him and new he would influance my life and thoughts for the rest of my life.i have followed him 45/46 yrs and its been such a pleasure to have him and his music in my life and will till the day i die.i miss you david so fkn much xx

[@MrFransu14]

On sent l’émotion! Quel grand chanteur / compositeur! Un génie!

[@annwhite2346]

Thanks Mister Sussex.This is my favourite version of Word on a wing, even though it's 'only' a rehearsal His vocal is so perfect and so moving here, and seemingly so effortless. Just mind blowing.

[@madgemuso7314]

He said that at the time he was feeling lost and in a dark place so he was genuinely reaching out for some kind of spiritual help. You can believe it from this performance: “ It was the first time I'd really seriously thought about Christ and God in any depth, and 'Word on a Wing' was a protection... “The passion in the song was genuine... something I needed to produce from within myself to safeguard myself...."

[@rebeccaquam3562]

Genius! Best there was....Can't "nobody" come close! Word On A Wing is a beautiful song. I shed tears each time.

[@pleasantvalleypickerca7681]

It would be wonderful if the Bowie estate would begin releasing some of the rare treasures that must be in their archive vaults somewhere. I first saw him in Vancouver in '83 at BC Place when he was touring the "Serious Moonlight" show. It was an astounding concert. To this day I think it's likely the best show I'll ever see. I would love to see footage from the BC place show, but don't know if any even exists. I remember at one point in that concert Bowie hit a note so perfect and pure that it sent an audible gasp through the audience! I've never experienced another moment that memorable at any other show.

[@billquinsey2401]

I was at this concert in Vancouver. It was the opening night of the tour in 76. This was the first of 7 times I saw him in concert finishing with the Reality tour in 04 in Vancouver. This may have been during rehearsals for the tour as he was rehearsing in Vancouver prior to the tour starting. He always enjoyed Vancouver and came back to record the Serious Moonlight tour there, and yes I was there too.

[@dyermaker4731]

lucky you! Did you happen to tape or film/take photos?

[@billquinsey2401]

@@dyermaker4731, no just a lifetime of memories. In those days they used to say no cameras allowed and of course no one had smart phones.

[@duncanwcraig9668]

amazing Bill ! i saw Bowie in 83 i was 15. i wish i had seen him in 76 and 78. fantastic memories for you.

[@constancelaundon]

Thank you so much! I was searching for good performance footage of this special song. I love hearing Bowie talk to God ~ so authentic and so passionate. Your videos are deeply appreciated.

[@gillianjohnson1379]

Insanely good! Thank you for this amazing edit of one of my favourite Bowie songs. Impossible to not be moved by such perfection.

[@kingkeefage]

Man, what I would give to have been at any of the Isolar shows! Finally, actual full video instead of stills. Damn!

[@duncanwcraig9668]

David Bell wow man lucky you. I was only eight years old then. Saw Bowie live in 1983. This is my favourite period for the genius.

[@rhymeswithteeth]

Wow, just Wow! What great performance. Thank you for all your hard work to restore the video and for uploading it so that we can all enjoy it.

[@Romalvx]

Excellent quality audio, touching pictures....I am astonished at how the colours have kept without blurring and thank Mr. Sussex for his hard work!

[@quadropheniapaf1690]

Perfect...The Thin White Duke ! Beautiful

[@marcellofreccia5551]

Love bowie in this concerts was the Best in the 70/80s saw him on stage in 78 unforgettable

[@cinnamonsinner4619]

seeing this live video is inspiring. Really love the aura he's emitting here. So powerful and dark

[@janicetads296]

Your work on this is much appreciated - beautiful song sang by a beautiful man xx

[@susannademarchi1063]

This is one of the best songs he has ever sang.....I love it and can't stop playing it.

[@mikeuk4130]

You've done a great job in conserving this important document, and I thank you. The essence of David Bowie is here in this wonderful vocal performance.

[@jupitorman]

Mindblowing complex brilliant

[@TheTihout]

❤ I'm crying ⭐

[@becauseofthisiweep]

Yep.

[@elizabowie200]

zigmo zigmo me too 😭😭

[@TheWelwyn21]

Get over yourself

[@elizabowie200]

The lyrics of the song makes me cry and of course his interpretation

[@calanais06]

I am speechless, too beautiful for words... perfect in every sense of the word. Thank you so much for editing this, this is a true gem.

[@baddvd]

Thanks so much for sharing your work on this footage. It's astonishing to realise that there is no audience here. In total awe and fascination of the performance. The mind boggles as to why this footage is not officially released by the powers that be!

[@goneagain2]

Thank you so much for this, so happy to see cleaned up footage of these rehearsals. What a gorgeous emotional performance as well. As a video editor, I know how much work went into this and I appreciate your efforts as we all get to reap the reward!

[@MisterSussex]

thank you

[@constancelaundon]

Thank you for your labor of love ~ so much appreciated. I love this song. Prayer from deep within that rises like early light to find its permanent place within in us.

[@wgpunkrocker]

Lord, his voice was amazing.

[@cinziazacche1484]

Semplicemente favoloso, non servono altre parole

[@HobbitLovable]

Your work is incredible and I genuinely hope you're proud of how well you've done with this!!

[@reesedickerson9705]

I have never seen bowie like this And it is utterly amazing

[@MsJimbo1960]

Brilliant version of my fav Bowie song..

[@TheSupertone1]

Fabulous reconstruction Sir - I saw DB at Wembley Empire Pool, May 1976 & this brings back fond memories. Cheers

[@zigzogoid4591]

A top Bowie ballad beautifully done. No needless choppy editing. Little is definitely more. Superb.

[@xavidub]

Favourite Bowie song of all. And this is a superb performance.

[@panther105]

Remember this concert. My first ever trying to document a rock concert. Half my photos are of Bowie disembodied in that bright white spotlight. We also came to listen to the rehearsals in the Agrodome before the final show moved to the Coliseum.

[@drackoarchy]

my favourite bowie song!

[@Dejahthoris22]

Great work. I saw this tour. It was a surreal fabulous exciting and amazing

[@lisakovach7889]

Dejahthoris22 i saw this also my man saw it 6 times 16 years old what a beautiful man inside and out my fav. Song but live all of his music always have since 6

[@ontheridesince73jon20]

I am truly so grateful for all your time and skill spent on this footage Mister Sussex. Having been a fan (fanatical) for oh so long, I remember this period and all it meant to me. Thanks once again.

[@powerpop909]

Bowie himself is a incomparable style! Yes, that was his most definitive era! Thank you for this video

[@luissilva9621]

I'm growing heart and soul because of you and you're music ❤️❤️and you walked out of ours lives out of ours dreams ❤️❤️🙏❤️❤️I hope GOD can take my word on a wing to you 🙏❤️❤️🙏THANK DAVID BOWIE 🙏❤️❤️🙏🎤🎸🎤🎸🎤🎸🎤🙏❤️❤️🙏

[@tdelmark]

Excellent! listen to him sing Wild is the Wind people!

[@curtandoscar]

WOW! Thank you for doing the work to bring this extraordinary clip to life. It looks and certainly sounds stunning. I would never have guessed this was during rehearsal, given the full throated passion with which it is sung. And he looks absolutely amazing. Bowie is Lord.

[@rach5285]

True genius.

[@9.jg52meyer9]

Watching this on the 1st anniversary of his passing , great track off my favourite Bowie album . Fantastic job mate keep them Coming definitely my go to Bowie subscription site

[@vickihayward6832]

I'm Amazed at the Quality n very impressed.Could watch this all day!☺

[@simoncow4777]

Such a wonderful song and an equally wonderful performance. I resonate with every word and miss David every day x

[@DougMiller-pk4du]

Perfect diction the best by far pure genius.

[@christophercelecia1262]

Golden years. Bowie on top of the world. Brilliant performance. Eternal😊

[@letmeinyourwindow88]

ill miss you forever

[@ramonamahabir9158]

Thank you so much for this footage of the Isolar tour!

[@carolsinclair11]

Thank You! He brings me to tears every time I hear this song. What a rehearsal!

[@jose867]

I have no words...just...brilliant

[@gabriellagyurki4855]

Thank you for the beautiful film

[@jkorowicz]

Now that's the sort of souvenir a time traveler bring back to prove he was there! Wonderful work, Mister Sussex! Keep it up.

[@brixtonbowie5250]

Amazing Love it ! I'm glad your back :)

[@MisterSussex]

SeñorSussex thanks bro : )

[@tonycarlin5048]

SeñorSussex true genius

[@cheryltorres657]

Tony Carli

[@tonycarlin5048]

Hello its Carlin

[@conshiba1234]

I really appreciate the effort you put into remastering this footage. You did the world a great service!

[@MIClimate]

Thank you for your great work on my favourite Bowie song! So good! You did marvels.

[@davehackett7653]

Many Thanks.........this is wonderful.

[@andreab5356]

This is a hidden gem

[@verena9911]

I can't describe how much I love this 😲🤩

[@zanearillotta1082]

It's beautiful! Thank you Mister Sussex...Happy Bowie's Birthday!

[@zloikiiira]

i love him..

[@vickihayward6832]

Oooh my This is such a Beautiful video .Thankyou ❤ I love this Song🎶❤

[@paulhoughton5164]

For someone who was so coked out of his head he can’t even remember making station to station this is an astonishing performance. It’s an astonishing performance by anyone’s standards but then it’s Bowie and he is a talented genius. I love this period ….he was so far ahead of everything around him

[@vickihayward6832]

omg this is Sooo Beautiful i love this Song and the Duke Forever😍❤

[@KnoxBronson]

Thank you so much. This is lovely. I saw him on this tour at the Cow Palace in San Francisco. Third row center seats. Possibly the most amazing show ever. And I saw everybody! :)

[@andysastro]

Great job! So hard to find decent footage of this tour - you did very well!

[@Nachimochi]

He sounds and looks amazing!

[@austinfleming6956]

After the unsurpassable title track this is next best.Coked out as he was . He’s right . This is a Hymn. RIP. Starman❤

[@carla78786]

Thank you for remastering this beautiful song, this is wonderful! David's voice is perfect as usual but your video is so much better than anything else out there because of the way you edited everything else. I know I'm not alone in saying I hope you'll work your editing magic on the rehearsal tapes of Station to Station's title track, that would be truly amazing!

[@duncanwcraig9668]

I saw Bowie live once in 1983 I was 15. This is amazing thank you so much 😊!

[@mariyoshikawa7688]

you're so lucky. I'd give anything to see him live

[@Xtiansldrs]

Perfection.❤️

[@1947ziggy]

Wow I'm stunned. Great quality. Perfect.

[@MewWolf5]

I've seen these videos in Vancouver before and I agree, they're great performances, sometimes better than those on the Nassau recording. I have only seen the "David Bowie is" film, so I didn't know they had any footage from this in the exhibit itself since I don't believe that was included in the film (and even if it was, I think I would have remembered if it was a complete performance and not just a segment of it), but hopefully that means that perhaps one day it will be officially made available in better quality. I enjoyed your video.

[@MisterSussex]

MewWolf5 there is much much more in the exhibition than is shown in the film and catalogue. You should visit it if you ever get the chance.

[@terrywrigley9751]

MewWolf5 love it love it!!!!