American Rapper FIRST TIME reaction to David Bowie - Space Oddity!

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American Rapper FIRST TIME reaction to David Bowie - Space Oddity!
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[@gordoncampbell3514]

He wasn't ahead of his time, he created the time. he was a trail blazer.

[@GotWag]

💯

[@FallenEagleFTW]

Bowie is the definition of an ever evolving musician. How I wish he were here today. I really want to know what he'd say about Ren. Heck, I could see him reaching out to do a collaboration with Ren. Bowie is simply phenomenal.

[@timemerson4162]

Some would even say a Visionary.

[@trevorkenny]

Well put.

[@sputukgmail]

@@FallenEagleFTWyou have just blown my mind imagining what that would have been like, particularly the Ziggy Stardust era Bowie, but with the tools of today working with Ren. OMG

[@graemey]

"This dude must have been a character" ~ This dude was a dozen characters!

[@itsalladream]

We have Major Tom, Ziggy Stardust...who's next?

[@VaughanRoderick]

@@itsalladream THE GOBLIN KING!

[@jasonremy1627]

​@@itsalladream The Thin White Duke

[@Mary-xo7ue]

Can't forget our favorite Starman❤😂

[@charlestaylor3027]

Before them all he was David Jones and The Laughing Gnomr

[@telynns8490]

Bowie reinvented himself every so often. Complete change in appearance and music.

[@thelunatick1993]

Which is the Prince parallel

[@burninsherman1037]

​@@thelunatick1993 oh, definitely. Prince was hugely inspired by Bowie, and it showed throughout his whole career. Two absolute fuckin greats, man, and the world's a sadder place without them both.

[@joyplant6275]

David Bowie is one of the monsters of music his influence on music is unbelievable.He made music for over 50 years.He died in 2016 he knew he was dying with cancer and made an album to be released on his death,his gift to us rip Mr Bowie😊

[@zanyzander]

He was Madonna's biggest influence. Which is why she had so many reinvention and eras and characters. Seeing him in concert gave her the permission and inspiration. Only her and David Bowie had that.

[@MsWitchHazel]

Mr Bowie, my musical hero for 50 years. Way ahead of his time on many occasions. Miss his brilliance.

[@tonimbarber]

You're thinking of 2001 a Space Odessy the movie

[@annephillips8494]

Oh absolutely.Class ,talent, originality, authenticity.Too cool for school. If it takes work or any input forget it today.All done from them to fulfill the agenda.Deflect, forget what real music is and for.

[@sandikorevaar4743]

Cried for weeks when he died.

[@captivesteelnz]

David Bowie was not ahead of his time. He was exactly where he was supposed to be when he was supposed to be and my generation was beyond blessed to have had him in our lives. He was a composer, a singer, an artist, an actor (Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence, The Man Who Fell To Earth, Labyrinth), a model, an activist, and an absolute Gentleman who, at one of his concerts, made a lowly gate ticket-taker feel like she was doing the most important job on the planet. The day he died this ticket-taker lost a piece of her soul. So happy another generation has found him.

[@daleross9001]

Thats nice remember ence. he was a special man 🤠

[@burninsherman1037]

Somehow it doesn't surprise me in the least that he'd go out of his way to make you feel better about yourself and your job. Wish I'd gotten to see him live, but atleast we'll always have the music.

[@piwaka50]

Not to take anything away from this classic, but 10 years ago Commander Chris Hadfield - a Canadian astronaut who was captaining the ISS (International Space Station) did an iconic remake of Space Oddity live from the ISS, floating weightless with his guitar. In Hadfield's words: "I had to get Bowie’s permission and he said it was the most poignant version ever. Millions of people have seen my version and it put laughter and joy in the face of David Bowie in the last couple years of his life. So that changed my life."

[@catherineromero1862]

I remember that! He did a great job! 👏

[@burninsherman1037]

He made the best cover of the song, and then to top it off, he did it while IN SPACE!

[@feliciachaste]

how many people did he influence? … all of them my dude. it’s hard to understate Bowie’s influence. he was so far ahead of his time.

[@OnlyGoodMusic_]

He influenced artists all over the world, you can give examples in all the countries of the world, since I am British I can tell you that all the artists and bands of the late 70s and early 80s had Bowie as a reference.

[@shirleygarcia8092]

Oh how I miss him. 😢 We could be heroes! Just for one day! Brilliant!

[@Isleofskye]

Please listen to the LIVE version of that in Berlin on KZbin including the pre song banter with the audience:)

[@jaccilowe3842]

The title was a play on words of the Stanley Kubrick film '2001: A Space Odyssey"

[@substandardnerd]

And on the novel before that

[@bernardsalvatore1929]

WHICH ,according to David Bowie himself, was the film that actually INSPIRED this song!!😮❤

[@luclachance4859]

beat me to it!

[@helencheung2537]

No kidding?

[@runarvollan]

THE influencer;)

[@Rosiepooh75]

This really should be listened to with headphones as you are missing some amazing panning between left and right, and some splitting of tracks similarly.

[@jimhsfbay]

Second that, the full use of stereo sound in this song is amazing!

[@richardsteiner8992]

This is true of a lot of 60's and 70's music. You need to have the proper equipment.

[@sputukgmail]

Hmm - controversial option perhaps but personally, I find the extreme use of panning of this era too naive. It was new tech and they didn’t really know what to do with it, or how to use it so they used it as a gimmick - like “in the summer time” by Mungo Jerry. It wasn’t intended for listening on headphones really - it was mixed expecting people to hear it on the primitive stereo equipment people had started to get. This is not the worst stereo mix of the time by far, but o just think it still feels primitive and naive by modern standards. I liken it to 3D films - where film makers (with rare exceptions) didn’t really know what to do with it, or how to use it artistically as part of the story telling organically, so you get flaming balls flying at you, or dogs barking in your face, or sudden looking down at big drops - which have an “impact” but it’s crude and breaks the immersion a lot of the time. It’s also like when they first had colour film and we got over saturated Technicolor until film makers calmed down and stopped treating it as a gimmick. But - I get this was revolutionary and creative …for the time, and I don’t find it’s “pleasing” to a modern ear used to more subtle and refined techniques now.

[@Swenners]

Just experienced my first headphones-on Bowie. I get it now, masterpiece!

[@wecanbbetter5330]

"CHANGES" is Amazing, as is "FAME" and "GOLDEN YEARS"; "ZIGGY STARDUST"... SO so many and Yes, Bowie was definitely an original influencer ahead of his time. Also his Collaboration w Queen on "UNDER PRESSURE" pure Gold! Enjoy this true artist!

[@connieleighton4375]

Changes~ always a favorite

[@williammelaniegappmayer2655]

I love collaboration with Trent Reznor "I'm Afraid of Americans".

[@darkiee69]

Or "part two" of this song, Ashes to ashes.

[@OnlyGoodMusic_]

Good recommendations, but there are better ones, within the albums you will find the best.

[@GGLee315]

Agree.

[@Desu-Desu-Chan-San]

"David Bowie - Let's Dance" is a bop.

[@jasonremy1627]

And Stevie Ray Vaughan is on guitar on that one!

[@melanieredfield9736]

"Let's Dance" got massive radio play and drew national attention to Stevie's guitar skills. He played on several tracks on the China Girl album in fact.

[@NikkieTwix]

I love Modern Love

[@colinsaunders8723]

The album was released July 1969. "The song was even used in a BBC news report related to the space mission, but due to the bleak nature of the lyrics, “Space Oddity” was banned in the US lest it put a damper on Apollo 11's mission to the moon."

[@vidpie]

For those who don't know, Apollo 11 was the first spaceflight that landed humans on the moon (on July 20, 1969). Apollo 1 (one) never flew. A flash fire in the cabin during a launch rehearsal test in January 1967 killed all three astronauts. It led to a resign of the door and the use of an oxygen/nitrogen mix rather than pure oxygen. There was no Apollo 2 or 3. Apollos 4, 5, and 6 were non-crewed tests of the nearly complete system. Apollo 7 (Oct 1968) was the first crewed American space flight in 22 months. It flew in low Earth orbit for 11 days. Apollo 8 (Dec 1968) was the first crewed spacecraft to leave low Earth orbit. It orbited the moon ten times. Apollo 9 (Mar 1969) was the first flight of the full Apollo spacecraft: It flew in low Earth orbit for ten days as they tested systems for landing on the moon. Apollo 10 (May 1969) was the fourth human spaceflight in the United States' Apollo program and the second to orbit the Moon. Apollo 11 (Jul 1969) ... heckuva timeline... 5 crewed missions between Oct 1968 and July 1969.

[@allengator1914]

Bowie's "Space Oddity" was NEVER banned in the U.S. It was however banned by the BBC for use on it's airwaves during the Apollo 11 mission, because they thought it would be in poor taste, but apparently the crew covering the Apollo 11 saga never got the memo and they played it as background music during the coverage anyway.

[@idnyftw]

oh man you're up for a trip? bowie will take you all through the decades, he practically does every genre and barely misses and you're right, he's a big influence for a TON of artists, many more of them perhaps indirectly so

[@dionnedevillierssmith9582]

Fun fact: David Bowie is an inductee of both the rock & roll hall of fame and the Science Fiction and Fantasy hall of fame! Man was versatile and talented, and is deeply missed by all who loved him. I wish I had seen him live. My personal favourite by Bowie is his cover of Brel’s Amsterdam, but my favourite of the ones he wrote himself is Life on Mars. The “sequel” to Space Oddity is Ashes to Ashes.

[@melodiek5282]

In 1983, in an interview on MTV, David Bowie called out the network for not playing the music of Black artists. This was the height of popularity for Michael Jackson, Lionel Ritchie and many others.

[@hrma6313]

Yes ! And the interviewer was racist and Bowie put him down. Find it !

[@justkaron]

Yes David made them look like total asses in that interview in his oh so British gentleman way. It is delightful to see how he makes the interviewer squirm because MTV won't play the black artists. David was married until his death to a gorgeous black model. I'm blocking on her name. Iman maybe? He died of cancer around age 69 I think. I cried when he died.

[@inekebaalman3320]

@@justkaronYes, her name is Iman Abdulmajid (Somalia). They have a daughter together, Alexandria…

[@angelado3]

David Bowie - Heroes (Live Berlin 2002) is fire !!!

[@eyeq7730]

Cool preformance, but for me it's the french one from the same year.

[@cas9065]

Fact

[@Mary-xo7ue]

Heroes is my favorite Bowie song❤that Berlin show is my favorite video of that song because it has all of the verses. Most cut some out. I do like the Wallflowers cover of it.

[@Wayne1017FP]

One of my all time favourites

[@Isleofskye]

YES and all the pre-song banter with his audience:)

[@Tommy-he7dx]

David Bowie didn't have a Style, He was Style

[@isuckatguitar6252]

David Bowie is incredible, his creativity was off the charts, everyone can learn something from him, risk taking, song writing, and record producers said he was unlike anyone at the time, he was pitch perfect & was a one-take wonder in the studio. He often would just record one take of his vocals.

[@emerje0]

Other shave said it, I'll say it too: Queen and David Bowie - Under Pressure, you'll know this as the song that Vanilla Ice sampled for Ice Ice Baby.

[@verdaitys8964]

I love that you're new to Bowie! He actually co-wrote Under Pressure with Queen (the song whose bass-line Vanilla Ice uses in Ice Ice Baby). He was the whole package. Singer, song-writer, musician. He was even an actor. I highly recommend checking out Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence!!!

[@Ecosse57]

he was a very good actor.

[@lashell8041]

​@@Ecosse57Bowie as the Elf King is 💕💞What was the name? Neverending Story? Or the one with Tom Cruise?

[@system64738]

​@@lashell8041 You should mean "Labyrinth" from 1986 where he played the king of the goblins. Jim Henson movie in cooperation with Lucasfilm (before to shitty Disney ages...)

[@kierstenridgway4634]

David Bowie, Rock chameleon. ❤️❤️✌️

[@toniyoung5131]

Also The Man Who Fell To Earth.

[@donkfail1]

Bowie said he was inspired by the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey that premiere the year before this song was released. But the song came out only days before the Apollo 11 mission, with the first people to walk on the moon. So his timing was perfect.

[@steviekc9057]

Bowie changed styles so much that the only thing his discography has in common is that each song *perfectly* encapsulates that moment in time. He was always two steps ahead of the rest of us, and he is deeply missed ❤

[@peterweaver5919]

I often think of Bowie when listening to Ren. Bowie was never constrained to any particular genre. Multi talented, playing guitar, sax and keys. A great actor. His back catalogue is huge and his influence on multiple artists is enormous. Personal favourite is Sweet Thing, Candidate, Sweet Thing reprise. A tour deforce of his vocal range. But to be fair you could pick any song at random and it will be a classic.

[@kevinwarren3724]

Comparison to Ren is 🔥. So many different genres..

[@FallenEagleFTW]

My thoughts exactly. I would've loved a Bowie and Ren collab.

[@Barzo7]

David Bowie is an icon of pop/rock music! He was as big and as important as Freddie Mercury, Elton John, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Pink Floyd and many more...... Thanks

[@cyclops60]

Great to see you reacting to Bowie. His 1972 album 'The rise and fall of Ziggy Stardust and the spiders from Mars' is one of the most iconic and influential of all time. Bowie has too many great hits to mention but 'Starman' is as good as any to do next. He was a chameleon, one of the most innovative and creative geniuses of the 70's (and some will say beyond). His albums evolve from one to the next as he explores different musical directions. To mention him in the same breath as Billy Idol is, let's just say a bit wide of the mark (but I won't hold that against you lol). P.S. The moon landing happened July 20, 1969, no matter what the conspiracy morons may wish to believe and '2001 A Space Odyssey' is a book by Arthur C Clark and an iconic movie by Stanley Kubric, both from 1968. Interestingly they worked together on the story. Cheers

[@TheDude3007-dd7fg]

🙋🏼‍♂️ 🇬🇧 this isn't just a rabbit hole this is the whole freakin' warren !! He is one of the goats no question , a chameleon in fashion & music ! ... day 13 BP .. Cab Calloway , Jumpin' Jive .. thank you 🙏🏻

[@MartinMaxFerdinand]

Try "Lazarus" - it was Bowie's last music-video, very personal, very lyrical - as always for Bowie - ahead of his time, always bending rules, breaking open concepts - a complete artist.

[@sharoncarlisle9453]

Yes, this is brilliant!

[@heartwork8318]

I am sure you have heard “Let’s Dance” and “Fame” you just may not have known it was Bowie. I think The Big Push covered his song “Heroes”. Love that you are doing these iconic songs by legendary artists! ❤️‍🔥✌🏻🫶🏻

[@GayJayU26]

My favourite was Heroes at Live Aid later used to celebrate the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989

[@marieclaudeb.2366]

He was one of the greatest artists we will ever know. Simply a legend. All his material is great. I miss him so much ❤

[@Rob-eo7ku]

Bowie was always ahead of his time. Forever exploring, not afraid to try new things, new looks, new beats. Fucking genius.

[@smilie-pm9gb]

Bowie was never ahead of time he was time

[@neilhamilton7487]

No book, no movie, just a song. One of the great influencers before there were influencers.

[@2112jodi]

David Bowie was a genius, he reinvented himself several times. He has somewhere around 400 songs spanning 6 decades. He influence everyone. Please do more! My personal favorite from this era is Starman.

[@theresataylor6675]

By far my favorite David Bowie song. I was blessed enough to see him live in concert in Atlanta. He had no opening act. He played for two hours took a twenty minute break and came back out and played another two hours. Mind blowing 🤯.

[@walkerig1]

You lucky lady!

[@rachellavely4049]

I am so envious! What an experience!

[@Proud.American58]

You probably know pop Bowie’s songs like “Let’s Dance” and “China Girl” but I like Ziggy Stardust /Diamond Dogs Bowie with songs like “Suffragette City”, “Five Years, “Diamond Dogs” and “Rebel Rebel”.

[@KevinSmith-wp9qs]

Agreed, 70's Bowie is great, thinking Moonage Daydream and Jean Genie to add to your list.

[@davidmarcus5833]

The man the myth the legend.

[@ianlead9338]

Was told recently that this song is about his battle with drugs. Ground control is sober David, Tom is under the influence. He followed it up years later with ashes to ashes, almost like a sequel. Learning this really made me appreciate the man's brilliance

[@patriciawilliams7419]

Next do, let's Dance, a David Bowie song with Steven Ray Vaughan on guitar, it's a masterpiece ❤

[@caleywytch1]

There is a reference to major tom in his ashes to ashes song... the video for that is certainly unique for its time. He crossed many different genres during his time. Major tom is from his ziggy stardust time. You might be interested in particular with two duets he did - bing Crosby and mick jagger. Let's dance is a great track too. I would suggest trying at least one track from all of his incarnations. Its definitely worth the journey. He is much missed. Btw greetings from Glasgow Scotland to you and the boyz xx

[@bull010163]

The World will never catch up with Bowie.

[@RullXov]

David Bowie was a musical artist for 50 years. He changed his look and music about once every 4-5 years, and was a massively popular star.

[@nikoazure5235]

The man who sold the world

[@scotiabound3547]

His duet with Bing Crosby is another classic.

[@Bourberic]

Check out Rebel Rebel, Jean Genie or Let’s Dance w/SRV on guitar.

[@hazelmaylebrun6243]

It came out the same year as the moon landing, which I watched and there is not real argument that it really happened. It's the most ridiculous thing that some people buy into it not happening. It happened. Space Oddity was not a movie, but 2001: A Space Odyssey was, and it is a play on words regarding that. I have loved David Bowie most of my life. He wasn't just a character. You will see that he was a lot of characters. He would change into whatever he felt he wanted to be for different albums. You can watch him act in Labyrinth. And I always felt that this song was a metaphor for a man who is depressed because "Planet earth is blue... it's sad... and there's nothing he can do." So, he is getting high on narcotics and floating around in a most peculiar way... and losing touch with reality.

[@AdamBazille]

Prove it happend sheep!

[@allenwhitmer8192]

​@@AdamBazilleProve it didn't, flat earther

[@AdamBazille]

@@allenwhitmer8192 prove it did! You're so confident! Prove it! 😂

[@meghangerhart643]

@@AdamBazille There is literally shit tons of proof but people who want to believe a flimsy conspiracy will ignore or deny any evidence, no matter how air tight. Besides, as someone who is denying a well documented point in history, it is literally YOUR responsibility to successfully prove it didn’t happen. That’s literally how these things work. It’s called the “burden of proof”. When challenging or denying something, especially when challenging the status quo, the burden of proof is on the challenger. So, to sum up, YOU prove it didn’t happen and prove it with SUFFICIENT actual, scientific based evidence, not theories, hypotheses, and conspiracies because none of these things are actually considered, by any definition, evidence…..unless you’re joking/trolling, in which case, carry on. 😂👍

[@AdamBazille]

@@meghangerhart643 Haha! Sheep! Prove it!

[@sallypursell1284]

The moon landing was in 1969. My father was an engineer on the Gemini and Apollo missions, and he certainly believed in the moon landing. I watched the telecast with him on that day. It was so exciting. I think both of us got teary.

[@davidfilcher]

Bowie may be the most influential artist in history of modern music .

[@margiewilson4324]

You said it. With Bowie, you NEVER knew what to expect. He looks and sounds different every time.

[@Fafnir369]

There's nothing like Bowie. There is an element of performance art combined with amazing musicianship and innovation. He was also an accomplished actor including classic films like "The Man Who Fell to Earth" and "Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence".

[@woosrealm]

If you've watched the movie 'The Martian' they play a David Bowie song in it's entirety called Starman, my personal favorite.

[@tommyjohnson2191]

Bowie is a treasure for us to enjoy. His music was variety full of emotion and whimsy. Til this day i bounce around groovin like a 3 yr old in the front seat when Fame comes on.

[@celtzen]

Whimsy! Exactly, brilliant whimsy!

[@whome1299]

What memories! I had that record and jammed to it on my tennis racket when I was 7. 😂It spooked me a little bit, but I l❤ved it! 🤩

[@nancymoore9952]

Awww just beautiful ❤ love and miss David ❤️ beautiful man. Isnt anyone gonna mention "Labyrinth" 😊 I know his earlier stuff (Ziggy Stardust) is stunning but we cant forget the Goblin King ❤😂❤😂

[@rowaineboyd1536]

Bowie went through complete costume and musical types every few years. He reinvented his own image, always experimenting with new sounds. Nothing he produced was bad or boring! My favorite? "Changes"! That song saved my life from emo-heavy teen angst and suicidal thoughts. But at the other end of the spectrum, a silly (probably drug-induced) song called "The Laughing Gnome". "Rebel, Rebel", "Let's Dance", and "Heroes" are all must-hear songs. Honestly, you could pick a couple songs from each album just to watch his evolution. And please, don't forget the entire soundtrack of the movie "Labyrinth" where he portrayed an awesome Goblin King! Really looking forward to you experiencing more of my favorite solo artist :)

[@hrma6313]

Time - from the first listen up to now, for me, one of the best songs of all time.(not a pun) I'm 73 now and it relates even more. People forget the movie "The man who fell to Earth". Love him so much, couldn't believe he died, I somehow believed he would never die.

[@freakiestshayms]

Check out "Little China Girl" Not so sure this song would fly today, but worth a listen along with many others.

[@crystallane9962]

You cannot put him in one genre. He constantly reinvented himself. He was the first artist to make his music available to stream, on his own. PLEASE do more by him from lots of different times. I was lucky to see him live in Portland for the Glass Spider tour. You should check KZbin for interviews with him also. He was such an interesting and intelligent person, and when necessary put interviewers in their place.

[@sheliatolar8295]

Great reaction! Bowie is unmatched. Such a rare talent. My favorite is Life on Mars. For you: Fame Let’s Dance Changes Heroes Modern Love Golden Years Ziggy Stardust You can’t go wrong with any Bowie song.

[@EllaSilentDragon]

Bowie is a legend. He changed music forever. ❤ Good for you, that you finally get to listen to him. 😊 Life On Mars is one of my favorites. But most of his songs are awesome.

[@rjh34]

Bowie was brilliant in both his music and on his insights regarding culture and society. He was a smart and way before his time, here is what he said in 1999 about the internet: "I don't think we've even seen the tip of the iceberg. I think the potential of what the Internet is going to do to society, both good and bad, is unimaginable. I think we're actually on the cusp of something exhilarating and terrifying. I'm talking about the actual context and the state of content is going to be so different to anything that we can really envisage at the moment where the interplay between the user and the provider will be so in simpatico that it is going to crush our ideas of what mediums are all about." (Bowie 1999)

[@SoloGuitar1000]

The title "Space Oddity" is inspired by the book and movie "2001: A Space Odyssey" by Arthur C. Clarke and Stanley Kubrick.

[@kristinacano882]

Bowie changed his entire persona very often. He is a true legend. Life on Mars is one of my favorites.

[@JokerInk-CustomBuilds]

In the 70ies Bowie formed the worlds first "society for the prevention of cruelty to long haired men". As he said: "Anyone who has the courage to wear their hair down to his shoulders has to go through hell. It’s time we were united and stood up for our curls. Everybody makes jokes about you on a bus, and if you go past navvies digging in the road, it’s murder!’ -Still applies to this day.

[@miki03soimu]

In the 60's.

[@JokerInk-CustomBuilds]

@@miki03soimu you are right, it was in 64! -and he was only 17!😄

[@amberrose8756]

David Bowie - Genius, EPIC, what a legend! Love and miss him!

[@CJ-xl1ox]

This is the best song to listen to when you are going thru the automatic car wash. Just sit back and watch the bubbles roll down the window and listen to this. lol

[@Denise-tz3ob]

Lol definitely going to do this!

[@LonghopeBro-ju6jl]

From a CNN article: "SpaceX turned heads around the world with its decision to launch Elon Musk’s personal Tesla roadster into outer space, sending the car on an endless journey into the cosmic wilderness where it’s expected to remain for millennia to come." He chose "Space Oddity" to be playing over the car’s radio system.

[@christineellis1071]

EVERYONE has been influenced by David Bowie. Heroes” was my introduction to the amazing David Bowie. From there I went back in his catalog. And then I got to go forward with him through the years. So lucky to have spun around the sun while he was with us.

[@barbaramay1866]

“Ground Control to Major Tom.” Haha. My father used to say that to me when he thought I wasn’t paying attention. 🙃. Bowie is so lovable…💕

[@katbullock1227]

This song is the first of three that tell the story of major Tom. Second is Ashes to ashes. The final song is Time will crawl. They should make a movie.

[@IllumeEltanin]

Thank you. I knew there is a trilogy of songs, but I couldn’t remember the last one.

[@IllumeEltanin]

Interesting. Time Will Crawl is not the third song I was thinking of. Off to research some more.

[@terrydavis7389]

this song just has a vibe to it.. always has....Bowie was a musical genuis

[@themadcentrist9396]

Old fart here... I remember listening to this song over and over when it first came out. Later in the 80s I got to see him live. The concert sold out so fast and I guess they had the time so they added a second night.... So I went again. The single best performer I have ever seen. He had the audience in the palm of his hand. Just an amazing artist. No Space Oddity book or movie but Bowie play the part of an alien in a strange (now cult) movie "the man who fell to earth".

[@Isleofskye]

Released 11/7/69, a year after "2001-A Space Odyssey"

[@DavidDArcy1975]

my first gig was as a 12yr old back in 1987, my uncle brought me to see Bowie on his Glass Spider tour... changed my life 🔥😎🤘 Respect & Peace ☘

[@thekevindeucey]

Bowie is a once in a hundred years type talent. We were blessed to have witnessed it in our lifetimes.

[@Isleofskye]

Well Said..

[@GotWag]

Where to even start with David Bowie?? He collabed with the greatest, Tina Turner, Bing Crosby, Freddie Mercury, an endless list. From his beginnings to his end (Lazarus?) he was one of the greatest artists of our time. Diamond Dogs, Young Americans, Fame, Heroes..........

[@Giggirl]

I didn’t know there was anyone who hadn’t heard this 😳🎶

[@AdamBazille]

Perfect 1st song to listen to if you start going down a Bowie rabbit hole!

[@leighd4908]

Chills. Everytime. “Planet Earth is blue and there’s nothing I can do.” Too true. 😢

[@Isleofskye]

Thanks for this. Song 1968, a year before The Moon Landing, and video 1972,I believe, David was born 2 miles from me in Brixton, South East London, and was one of the greatest artists to come out of England, and that says an enormous amount. He even made songs and accompanying videos about his impending death.

[@Isleofskye]

11th July,1969..

[@mothermaclean]

You ever watched the film labyrinth he stared incthat and his songs

[@survivalrush]

I remember reserving the VHS a week before it was due out from the local video shop. Great film, especially for it's time. Jim henson too, his puppets were awesome. (Would they be called puppets? not sure if thats the right word)

[@shirleycarter2231]

Amazing original artist….i always think of him as the Ren of the seventies 🔥🔥

[@looneygardener]

This is one of his appearances. Performance artist, writer, musician, vocalist. Icon.

[@debralugo6014]

He was a true original. My all time favorite Christmas carol was him singing a duet of Little Drummer Boy with Bing Crosby (from the Bing Crosby Show). So unexpected and magical. Both of them. Talk about going back in time!

[@kathleenswift7979]

The Big Push do a brilliant cover of Heroes by David Bowie 😁

[@Erol_808]

I think BP would like David Bowie's 'Golden Years' the performance he did on the 'Soul Train' is brilliant 👍

[@tonileigh8660]

I have been to MANY concerts. From Slayer to Cinderella to Todd Rundgren to Bullet Boys to David Bowie. And Bowie was BY FAR the best live show of them all. No comparison. David Bowie's look changed with every new album. The man is and always be a legend.

[@cinnamon962]

He was a chameleon. Never stopped changing and always stepping outside his comfort zone. Legendary talent. ❤

[@ricksurratt9034]

Heroes just happen to be a song that The Big Push did, but heroes was by David Bowie

[@leecollison8795]

Ashes to ashes is a great song he waz so talented

[@joyreno1034]

David Bowie was unfettered and diverse. He sang songs such as this and also sang one of my favorites with Bing Crosby “Little Drummer Boy”. I had the great fortune to see him in the 70’s in Detroit.

[@debnoel6721]

A beautiful man. This song came out in the 1970's. His career took him through decades of changes in music. And his beautiful wife, Iman, was with him until he passed in 2016-they were so in love. Research this artist-he was so talented.

[@TenCapQuesada]

That week in January 2016 when we lost David Bowie, followed by Alan Rickman, really knocked me sideways. Both had pancreatic cancer and both were 69. RIP both.

[@Isleofskye]

Just lost much loved Steve Wright at 69, as well. I'm 69 in London...

[@TenCapQuesada]

@@Isleofskye Steve Wright, yes indeed. And I'm also 69. In Spain!

[@Isleofskye]

@@TenCapQuesada Hi Janet. May for my 70th birthday. What are you doing in Spain when the fields and countryside are so green and pleasant here? lol I am right on the edge of London and I am returning tomorrow night and Saturday but have just returned from a lovely weekend in West Sussex and The Daffodils are already out everywhere. Did you emigrate and how do you like it, please?

[@TenCapQuesada]

@Isleofskye Hi there! Nice to hear from you again! Yes, I have permanent residency in Spain and have done for the past 20 years - haven't even been back once. I moved here with my mother (who passed away 10 years ago) and I'd recommend it to anyone - lovely weather, lifestyle, and people. Sometimes I think of you all back in Britain - but not often!

[@Isleofskye]

@@TenCapQuesadaHi. Thanks for your reply. We have different preferences, Janet. lol, In fact,I have not been abroad since before you moved to Spain. That was a 2001 holiday in Tenerife and that and the 1996 break in Portugal were the only ones since Lanzarote in 1988. Though I did go to The Isle Of Wight in 2017 😀 I'm afraid every part of me is English and a Londoner but it sounds great. Take Care.

[@Desu-Desu-Chan-San]

Bowie has been sampled so many times, you have heard some of his stuff

[@christianmungo2342]

Bowie = pure genius 😁🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@barbiecleary6359]

Saw him once.. loved this as a 7 year old kid in early 70s the moon landing was a Huge deal .. no cable no computers no cell phones.. Bowie was a real game changer. Always reinventing himself. RIP

[@CarolynAguila-fe6cc]

Known as The Chameleon, Bowie was not just a musical force, he was one of the most sophisticated performance artists of our age -- perhaps of several. I say this as a seasoned arts professional, which is to emphasize that we are not known for generous superlatives. Yes, his influence is found in punk, the new romantics/new wave genres, alternative, etc. I'm especially intrigued by your thoughts on the Prince and Bowie connection. I've often said, they were the two sides of the same genius musical coin. Enjoy the journey.

[@jpuffandthefluffybunch1288]

You should check out 5 Years. Killer song and a great story.

[@susanbezio6708]

David was a musical genius. Constantly changing with the time. Every decade he came with more incredible music. China girl is a great one for his voice becoming more mature. Love Bowie 💞 2001 Space Oddity movie

[@cilleshaner4092]

For a real treat, listen to David Bowie and Bing Crosby doing "White Christmas/Little Drummer Boy". The blend of the voices of these two masters is amazing. Let's Dance, Dancin in the streets with Mick Jagger, China Girl Under Pressure with Queen are some treats for your ears.

[@mikepiccione886]

Aurora covering Bowie's life are mars is breath taking ❤😊

[@jamesstridgen6320]

You know how you like how REN and can adapt to any type of music? David Bowie was always leading different genres. Where David went everyone followed. Loved him. He was a fantastic song writer for others and a great producer. One album that springs to mind Is Lou Reeds Transformer album. Try young Americans

[@analisasmith7927]

Yes - I always describe Ren, to people who don’t know him, as a modern day David Bowie - then they’re interested! 😁

[@debsuk8249]

David Bowie had a multitude of styles.over the years, every album really, his appearance changed each time too, Saw him live in 1990 here in the UK!

[@Renkk17]

David Bowie would change how he looked and what he would wear like a chameleon, his music style also changed with the times, also check out his songs.....Rebel Rebel - Modern Love - Let's Dance - Fame - Golden Years - Jean Genie - Cat People - China Girl - Under Pressure (with Freddie Mercury from Queen) - Dancing in the Streets (with Mick Jagger from the Rolling Stones)