David Bowie & Gail Ann Dorsey - Magical

Gail wrote this song when she was still in the band. It's about how it was to work with David. She says: "It is basically how it felt to suddenly be whisked away in one of the coolest bands in the world, and to be travelling, performing, and appearing all over the world with one of the greatest and most charismatic artists of our time. Magical is the word that comes to mind. It felt like being caught in a fairytale, one of those things that doesn't happen to you, but to someone else, someone luckier than you. Well, this time I was queen for a day, and it is a time I will always remember. If you look closely at the lyrics, I make many references to the names of Bowie songs; Little Wonder, Hero, Fame. The chorus begins "I want to dance", which is a play on 'Let's Dance'. Stuff like that. I was trying to have fun with it."

[@Vintageparis]

I found myself smiling throughout this video thinking of the wonderful bond they shared and then reality hits and I cry, remembering the loss we all share. Thank you for this beautiful piece.

[@stephielulu9096]

same here ❤️🎶😊😊😊🥺😢😞

[@latoyabarredo8011]

He look so happy around her. there's definitely love between these two. 😍😍

[@marribold4192]

Gail, this is such a beautiful song - I'm sure he loved it, as much as he loved you. xo

[@eloisebrady3051]

Beautiful voice, lovely lyrics. I just love watching David and Gail together they are amazing. She must be devastated. Rest in Space Starman (nicked that from someone but it sounds so perfect)

[@glindathegoodishwitch9244]

I'm truly amazed by this incredible video. I've always loved David Bowie's music but never knew of his infectious personality and wit. He is hysterical and fun. Now I know one reason I feel such a bond with him even tho he has died. Obviously the amazingly talent Gail Ann just caught his heart and vice versa. I did not know that David was such an affectionate guy. You can see how he loved to hug and be close to people he cared about. Wow, some of this just leaves me breathless. One thing I wonder about though, is all the kissing w/Gail. How did Iman feel about that? He kissed her 3x in about a minute in one of the shorts here. Not disrespecting him or her...I can see he's an affectionate man and maybe it's being caught up in the moments of sheer joy some lucky folks experience when doing what they love with someone as great and talented and loving as Gail. She looks like she's just nuts over him...altho in some videos, when he approaches her a little too strongly, she turns away and gives him a look. Oh David.

[@cathyt502]

+gail katz Been a DB fan over 40 years and feel like I almost knew him personally from things that happened in my life re: David. One being, in 1980 when I met him and Iggy Pop in a Chicago dance club. I sat at his table for almost an hr., too nervous to speak plus the music was loud. When he got up to lv., I told him of my adoration of his music, what a huge fan I was, etc. I put my hand on his neck, pulled him close and kissed him on the lips.... to my surprise he kissed me back!! He was so approachable and loved his fans. But, re: Iman; she knew what he was like when she married him and a kiss is just a kiss, it doesn't have to be sexual - they both knew that. It's a European thing. I'm sure they had a blissful, happy, faithful marriage. I can't even imagine what she is going through since his passing, but doubt she'll ever fall in love w/ any other man again. I wouldn't if I were her.

[@glindathegoodishwitch9244]

+Cathy T OMG-I am so jealous, Cathy!!!!! You did the right thing to go for that kiss and to get one in return. He was gorgeous in 1980...did he have the blonde pompadour yet? WOW. What a story. I can see why you have special feelings for him....Yes, I agree on the part about Iman and I think kissing Gail so much was part of how wrapped up he got in the music and also how great she was as a musician, which enhanced his performance as well. He worked so hard up there and she didn't even join the band till he was in his late 40's, so I think he was very enamored of her talent and the good person she was. He seemed to hang with decent human beings because I think he had a lot of love in his heart. I love some of the videos of the Reality Tour that show him and the gang hanging out, being as candid as possible knowing they were being taped. Great fun except that was the heart attack tour.Thanks so much for sharing, Cathy, that warm and wonderful and exciting story about Starman. He was one incredible mind and talent.

[@musicfreaksmith5817]

Thank you so much for posting this...the song is awesome, the visuals are awesome....David and Gail were really close and their mutual respect and admiration shines through....

[@karenkaren3189]

I know Iman was the love of his life, but this lady and he obviously had a very special relationship!

[@acinechataoui5402]

yess

[@lindadefise3021]

Je pense aussi la même idée!

[@christinebuckingham7334]

wildcatter63 I'd agree - best true friends.

[@christinebuckingham7334]

wildcatter63 Corrinne Coco Schwab too - hope I spelled that correctly. ♡

[@rosemarymills1671]

Yes, I don't know why more isn't written about Coco; she was the only one with him from the get-go, and she was the catalyst in getting him out of the potential death trap, and into Berlin. Had she not been around, poor David wouldn't have been around. She must have really felt his loss badly.

[@MegaSickcat]

I liked watching those two on stage...what a special bond they had. No doubt she misses David a lot and still does even now...

[@davidm7847]

Love all the Bowie song titles throughout; the fact they don't stick out like a sore thumb is a sign of her writing talent.

[@dadomilosevic9662]

Good, very good. They match each other perfectly.

[@ashleylieberman2724]

Can't get enough of Gail Ann Dorsey. This video is awesome, they are both so alive and free. The song is amazing. But I can't find live performances of Gail. Want to celebrate her. Anyone know of a link to her performances and recording, please.

[@fhende4845]

Love watching and hearing Gail play! She is classy and graceful!

[@rasmichael]

Apart from my wife, that is the most beautiful women to ever walk the earth! And, I'd kill to be able to play bass just half as good as her.

[@shiv_ring]

Seems so normal for them to kiss.

[@roxannechesebro7283]

I loved this!!!! Thank you for this Gail Ann!!!!

[@aryastark6266]

Love this son much! Her friendship with David was so beautiful you could see how much they cared for each other.

[@melaniebeaulieu9333]

I think a bit like her, David seams to be like a magic man that brings the light in the people he meets. I live a difficult life, struggling with many aspects of it in all the spheres of my life and listening to him, watching him inspires me and brings me joy and hope that one day, me too shale have a good life and be more confidant and happier than right now. I discovered him only recently and have been listening regularly to his music for about a year now. RIP and thank you for the light of your music.

[@ElizabethOpondo]

Please please please, listen to Frank Sinatra, his soul was tortured in real life but his music will get you through anything, especially the sand ones, and the live shows he did when he was in his 60's and 70s. Frank Sinatra either loved you or hated you, there is no gray area in his life.

[@astra3694]

❤

[@alexandrawarne9051]

I can't watch this often enough and David and Gail performing Absolute Beginners...nothing I've seen compares to the two of them having fun together and singing their hearts out!

[@ripaulac]

She is amazing. I love their collaboration. Bowie introduced me to many, many great artists. How many performers can you say that of?

[@TheSteffie59]

What a great soulful voice and terrific song|!

[@cornelisverhoef9282]

He was in love with Gail.

[@garyduckworth4522]

It was magical Gail. Really magical. We were all blown away by you guys for years. My salute x x

[@carmanyeung9030]

David really cares for many young talents he met n brought under his wing, like placebo, Luther vandross,( n many musicians n paintings artists ) ...he knows talents hidden inside people waiting for discovered. Sure such protege relationship is magical. Especially Gail Ann's long time collaboration. He is such a generous person, a master classy act.

[@ihategmz5174]

She is simply bad ass and Bowie is the coolest white man on the planet. Period.

[@b.bailey8244]

+Ihate GMZ the coolest man on the planet.

[@blancaandrovic6406]

SHE is amazing...!

[@pauljulian2901]

Simply the truest comment made .. ever

[@MrNimrob]

they lived magical moments and that's only what really matters. and few will have that kind of opportunity. congratulations

[@astra3694]

Такая трогательная песня для нашего чудесного Дэвида. Он открыл эти магические двери не только для Гейл, но и для всех нас ❤

[@Notteabagtracey]

gails a lucky girl to have a magical friendship with a special man #luvbowiex

[@thewomanwithnohead]

Incredibly beautiful !!! I admire Gail Ann Dorsey A LOT, and her song gives me so much hope for the future, while currently living an awful present time ... I hope that one day I'll realise my dreams too and play bass and guitar with other musicians in front of a real audience ... Loneliness, isolation and fear are killing me.

[@patrickgerona1]

Gail is one of the nicest people you could ever know....

[@simplycootje1]

I still can't watch this without crying :-(

[@Sssimone]

Same

[@josephsaah2613]

Thank you for this beautiful video: very artfully done!!

[@sooma8893]

Big Thumbs Up Gail Ann Dorsey ... Beautiful !

[@MrAxel1892]

great song, great intension, beautiful people in the deepest meaning of the word. Nubian Goddess.

[@rafpekunico48]

Meravigliosi,,!!!il video is very,very nice!David IMMORTALE.

[@kaymad143]

Beautiful and sweet and sad today....

[@pattycassiani1352]

Ottima intesa personale e musicale...love Bowie forever

[@janecastrignano8603]

Great compilation of video footage! Thank you!

[@corrados.7557]

can't stop crying

[@b.bailey8244]

+Corrado Savio me too. This song really brought the tears. he was just such a lovely being besides being a musical god.

[@Sssimone]

It always hits me out of the blue. Even five years later I still cry now and then, like right now. Havent heard this song for a long time, and those beautiful, funny clips to go with it. *sob*

[@markgillan3750]

Gail Ann Dorsey, I was an audience member of a small show, yourself, David, the dreadlocked drummer ( sorry I cant remember his name, he was part of Madonnas Girlie Show)...the two of you were thick as thieves...Youre Bass cut out at the start of ' Telling Lies '..you threw a hard glance ..Bass kicked back in..undescribable ..factory barrow street, Dublin...

[@nyneegardner6235]

It's been 5 years now since the Starman returned to the heavens. I watched the David Bowie Celebration concert over the weekend and felt so emotional watching Gail do Strangers When we Meet. But I'm telling you, seeing this video has me on the verge of tears even more. And I've seen it before, but it just drives home the point that David was magic and he with Gail was magic. David was really not of this Earth and he infused magic into everyone and everything he touched. He is everywhere. Thanks for this video, Sanna!!

[@TheStudioexpresso]

beautiful song, beautiful friendship -- Gail Ann Dorsey and David Bowie

[@michaelj2528]

just stunning, so talented, so beautiful,

[@arabiansanchez]

This may sound of sort of corny but, at least as far as my knowledge of music goes, I sort of feel that way about David Bowie too.

[@mikaniemi5371]

Watching this video makes me happy in my Heart, very much sadnes att the same time,, wonderfull song. 🙂

[@holgermeschenmoser6227]

Ich steh auf Zappa und Prince , aber Bowie war schon unglaublich gut ❤

[@Fuflyandia]

Good luck Gail!

[@annaq999]

love song love song love song

[@leevuotto]

Love the song and video. Magical indeed.

[@dariuszmackowiak8192]

When a woman love a man .......

[@rachaelclarke9268]

David is an angel 👼🤣

[@dianaz8846]

0:51-0:57 looked like very happy girlfriend and boyfriend

[@oceanolgee5486]

What joy and what love! I danced, danced and danced!

[@Sophie-ps3gf]

They are really close in all the videos I see of them

[@sebastiandan520]

I love this video and watch it all the time, over and over again! does anyone know the video/gig @ 5.20?

[@GoodNaturedMischief]

ahhhhhhh damn. I miss Bowie so much. Thank you for sharing this!

[@kirkyoung7069]

Such an elegant, beautiful and talented woman. She's mesmerizing.

[@SolasDesigns]

Actually he does. Gail has been his bass player since the late 90's. p.s. Gail's an old friend of mine.

[@TheIfey07]

Very touching............ thank you for sharing x

[@tezwharton6599]

What a kind special friend they had great song. You did repay him by sharing your friendship :)

[@blancaandrovic6406]

Amazing 2....Thank you

[@ziggyhs]

great song! Gail Ann is "magical" and David is indescriptible....My god forever! So beautiful, so class; so fantastic, so cute......Beautiful work!

[@Scoobydoonut]

This is so beautiful, best tribute to the sweetest most talented man on earth, they were so perfect together, thanks for sharing, such a wonderful song and great video, : ) ♥♥♥♥♥♥

[@pauljulian2901]

Great video .. Bowie my ultimate hero and The classy and amazing talent of Gail ... absolutely made my day seeing this ....😊😊😊😊😊

[@larryfroot]

There are moments when he shares the stage with Gail, something he hasn't done with anyone else since Mick Ronson.

[@DXWXMX44]

It's obvious that the bass line on David Bowie's performances really carries the song...

[@ElizabethOpondo]

@sannaols5582 Watch David Bowie and Gail Ann Dorsey at the Electric Factory in Philadelphia: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGKsppxugdmYr68

[@talkinglens8002]

Of course I love the bass line. Song is solid! Voice is great. Very talented lady.

[@Catholicmama]

Gail Ann is amazing - and I would never have heard of her withough David - and I do wish I was her, too

[@2111641164]

Bellisima persona Gail!...inmensmente talentosa y muy amiga de David!...

[@arabiansanchez]

Just stumbled across this again. Very sweet song.

[@cybertuber3]

magical :'(

[@eloisebrady3051]

Does anyone know where they are at 2:08 (when they both look so sad)?

[@gemmavalentine8073]

Eloise Brady If I'm correct this image was at the later... With jools Holland show in 2002 when he sang heathen(the Rays)

[@gemmavalentine8073]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGXKdGBqfbl4kJo

[@32mybelle]

I love this!

[@beafrisin]

Great I love that movie !

[@christoffesedao3579]

Thanks for making the Video. it is important to me. 💙

[@arabiansanchez]

Until recently, this song had a certain sadness because it was reminiscing about a reasonably distant memory. Now there's hope though; maybe she'll perform in Bowie's band again. I'm glad he's back and part of that is because SHE would be back too. She was and is essential to his modern day sound.

[@jovi565]

are there any full videos of them together??

[@elaelainelimascorzatogessn1001]

Makes me cry

[@angela1sintez]

It has been the real creative union, and also it is a pity that it has broken up

[@vladislavkulkov3632]

It's beautiful

[@sannaolsson9106]

Panic in Detroit. You can find it you just search for that :-)

[@sharriepatterson234]

Beautiful..... thank you.

[@MAMAMAMAKEUP1]

FREAKING 1:40 iuhlfidughsleiurfgh im dead TOO CUTE!!!! AIORFALOWUF i cant! I love you david!!!

[@lydiacartagena643]

She was very to him that's nice I don't iman would have mind it's all in fun

[@annacasillas1996]

Magica

[@Kaleiddmode]

The beats remind me of Ashes to Ashes

[@nostaligicangel]

Lovely personable David Bowie, and equally wonderful spirit Gail Anne Dorsey. RIP David gone from these realms but never will we forget you. x

[@BluesRyder]

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[@loriannhum2255]

Gail Ann David knows As Always He saved my life Just by being sweet SOUL-He Knows

[@staykinduniverse]

This is magical

[@SlavesAndMasters]

Gail Ann Dorsey, you are the best! I love you ❤️! Everybody wants to have such a soulmate as you are ❤️

[@60yobfandproudmills79]

BEAUTIFUL SONG; HEARTFELT, LOVING....A SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP THAT SEEMS MUTUAL AND ROOTED IN LOVE AND RESPECT.....ALAS WE CAN ALWAYS DREAM AND WONDER ...DAVID AND GAIL..SIMPLY LOVELY.

[@burt777]

Wow! Nicely done!! Great song, great video!

[@MatthewFinnegan]

Lovely

[@ChristopherWice]

Im in

[@tattietumshie]

How sweet! Fantastic video too. Thanks!

[@nikolausbuchholz2404]

maybe never let me down wasnt (just) for Coco but (also) for Gail?

[@pietajanssenvanelst2167]

Just a beautiful tribute....

[@pilarantonietarios454]

Linda preciosa

[@SolasDesigns]

She is still in the band!