Suffragette City - David Bowie | College Students' FIRST TIME REACTION!

[@andyandalex]

Back checking out some more from this record, what do you guys think, have we got to check out the full album sometime?! 🔥🙌🏻

[@peterquinones3522]

His best albums aren't really rock music - Young Americans and Station to Station.

[@peterquinones3522]

The words "legend" and "icon" are so overused they're basically meaningless now but they both apply to Bowie in a huge way. You should check out his performances in The Last Temptation of Christ and The Prestige.

[@bkshields76]

Too many other must hear albums you should get to 1st. IMO.

[@viclagina347]

Try the song Fame

[@viclagina347]

Three bangers in a row.... Hell of a week boys.... BOWIE is a deep rabbit hole with many corridors to explore..... Love Ziggy

[@bodhisattva3774]

His guitarist Mick Ronson was an integral part of Bowie's sound in this era. He was classically trained, a hell of an engineer and his guitar playing was innovative and his tone was HUGE. Great album.

[@gregsager2062]

Ronson's on the short list of rock's all-time greatest guitarists. Ronno was no shredder; he was simply tasteful and precise while at the same time being quite sonically adventurous. His tone, especially on his early work with Bowie and then with Ian Hunter, is a landmark in what great rock guitar sounds like. "Suffragette City" is as much a showcase for Ronno as it was for Bowie.

[@fords_nothere_100]

For sure. And its a great example of Bowie knowing exactly which hugely talented musicians/ppl to work with to get the sounds he wanted.

[@gregsager2062]

@@fords_nothere_100 Yep. Just in terms of guitarists he worked with the likes of Ronson, Carlos Alomar, Earl Slick, Robert Fripp, Adrian Belew, Stevie Ray Vaughn, and Reeves Gabrels. I don't think that you can identify any other artist who worked with so many great guitarists -- and with so many guitarists who had such vastly different styles from each other -- over the course of one career. Even Steely Dan, for all the great guitarists it employed, can't match the stylistic breadth and depth of Bowie's roster of guitarists.

[@ballyastrocade5672]

Keyboardist Rick Wakeman also brought his talents to Bowie's sound during this era, too. According to the story, their association started when Wakeman was asked to come up to the studio where Bowie was recording "Space Oddity", because Bowie wanted to use the Mellotron in the song and his recording engineer told Bowie that Wakeman was the only keyboardist he knew of who could actually make the cranky contraption work reliably. :-) (The trouble was that the motor mechanism really didn't have enough torque to pull more than one or two tape loops against the spring tension at a time; Wakeman had worked out a fingering technique of only "half-pressing" the keys so that the playback heads were only *just* making contact with the tape, enough to play back the sounds but not enough to drag down the motor, so he could get a full three- or four-note chord out of it.)

[@joeharley5868]

And he did the arrangements for the horns.

[@submandave1125]

"I don't know what that means" - Never has the generation gap been more pronounced. "Wham, bam, thank you ma'am," is an old rough dirty way of saying love 'em and leave 'em.

[@armadillotoe]

I think the modern terminology is hit it and quit it??

[@markharris1125]

Yes, that made me laugh.

[@lotr-nerd9732]

Ngl I only know it cuz my mom says it lol!

[@loyevangelists]

i believe that today you call that hooking up

[@knightyyz]

The famous "Wham Bam Thank-you Ma'am" lyric was the title of one of the tracks on Charles Mingus' 1961 Oh Yeah album (according to Mingus it was also a phrase that his drummer, Max Roach, used when he was "unable to express his inner feelings") and most likely one which Bowie was aware of, being a jazz lover himself, just as droogie don't crash here is a tribute to Stanley Kubrick's clockwork Orange.

[@Renkk17]

David Bowie - Rebel Rebel - Modern Love

[@curunduraj]

Guys....please stand those records up straight...otherwise, they'll get warped. Take it from a 63 year old with experience.

[@ComesWithPotatoes]

That was my first thought too! But I'm old like you.

[@willfromyadkinville]

true!

[@jetblack.7186]

63 is not old.

[@JDLYBRAND]

@@jetblack.7186 Not when you get there!

[@mrgmusicclass]

Bowie was ALWAYS playing characters. On all of his tracks. And YES this is an "album" you should listen to start to finish

[@oldeskoolnana7543]

It's when he started to believe he WAS Ziggy Stardust. He said he had to end the character.

[@phantomrockerr]

"Golden Years " would be a Great follow up to this song.

[@jccook5353]

So many good Bowie songs.

[@izzonj]

On the back of the Ziggy Stardust Album were the words: "To be played at maximum volume." Of note, this song was originally released as the B side of "Starman".

[@georgedowd5277]

“The Jean Genie” is so raw, one of my favorites. Too many great songs to list. His music is such broad spectrum, “We Can Be Heroes” is incredibly inspirational. Rock in Paradise Ziggy Stardust....

[@michaelritter8951]

I saw Bowie in 1974 during his Diamond Dogs tour. PHENOMENAL.

[@Bezzell_Rocket]

That album really is a "front to backer".

[@meowzebub9667]

100%

[@CA-tz2sg]

It feels like the soundtrack to a movie...it's a whole dystopian story!!

[@Eleonoor]

I really reeeeaaally appreciate that you guys listen to the whole song and don’t hit pause a bunch of times throughout.

[@gp8209]

More from my favourite artist: Rock n' Roll Suicide, John, I'm Only Dancing, Young Americans, Starman, Sound and Vision, Rebel Rebel, The Jean Genie, etc...

[@MoBatchelor]

If you want to hear Mick Ronson for gnarly guitar give Cracked Actor a listen off Alladin Sane. It really pounds the spot. I wanna see your expressions for that one 😁

[@jsm2420]

Life on Mars

[@nosadsongs]

Yep. All those. John, I'm Only Dancing and the Ziggy album was what hooked me into Bowie world, after Space Oddity`. What a dude. Like Prince, there will never be another.

[@Meandmymirror]

Damn I love that man

[@j.j.4150]

"Cracked Actor" is even better when it comes to quick Bowie Bangers

[@BradMurray]

If you're going to dig into a whole Bowie record, consider Diamond Dogs.

[@sirperybLakeney]

Why would you want them to do the worst original album Bowie produced during the entire 1970s?

[@miVoYC5]

Giddeup to that dude!!! Have loved it since it first came out!!! My fave!! Giddeeup!!!!

[@patches1589]

1984 off that LP is a great Bowie tune!

[@Boomslang55]

@@sirperybLakeney One of my top 3 favorite Bowie Albums. LOL

[@DSK658]

Went to a planetarium on a High School field trip at the Zoo in Portland around 1976. Major Tom was the the background music to a collage of rockets, space and planetary images...the song set the perfect mood to support their presentation and I’ve been a fan of Bowie ever since. RIP. Thanks for the memory and also thanks for the second BTO song You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet. You will likely be getting around to their big hit “Takin’ Care of Business”. This song may pose a challenge to you guys, as far as first time listen anyway, as it has been used countless times in ads. Keep up the excellence.

[@gregsager2062]

"Space Oddity" = David Bowie song released in 1969 about a character named Major Tom "Major Tom" = Peter Schilling song released in 1983 about the same character

[@DSK658]

@@gregsager2062 ty...oops, I even had the album.

[@thetomgibson]

I don’t know if I could have done reaction videos when I was discovering music at that age. I used to buy an album of a group and listen to it from beginning to end in one sitting, but it’s great to see how others react to hearing these songs for the first time.

[@susanklasinski1805]

That was really the only way to discover music. You had to buy it. Some record shops let you listen before you buy, but those we few and far between. Most of the time you had to buy it, and if it was new and the plastic film was opened you couldn’t return it. But that’s how I found some of the best music. By listening to the whole album because it was a good investment.

[@thetomgibson]

@@susanklasinski1805 At some point I learned that a group might have a lot more great songs than what I heard in the radio so I just go in the habit of buying albums of groups I knew had one song I liked and listen to all of them. I found so many great songs that way.

[@GT-mq1dx]

If you want to check out a reaction channel, the only reaction channel that’s going through entire albums, it’s Out Loud Reactions and he’s doing all Rush, beginning at their first album and moving forward, including their live albums. Tim is currently working his way through All The World’s A Stage. I highly recommend watching the channel.

[@resonaire]

Life on Mars, his masterpiece! that's next for Bowie

[@sherryarflin726]

I love this album. David Bowie was brilliant in the fact that he evolved over the years to different genres of music while still remaining true to himself. The guy was truly mega talented. His concerts were outstanding!

[@joshuafruhlinger8301]

Definitely should do "Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps)" - would blow their minds.

[@69zenos1]

Back in the 70s...this song was a bar band staple. A very fun song to play. And STILL IS!!!!

[@johngagnet1287]

Banger of Bangers!

[@anthonyblakely399]

Dude!!!! Everyone Every where was Dancing to this song all over the world.......It was the jam to dance to......and I and we Danced our Asses off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@thancrow]

Rock and Roll Suicide. That and Ziggy Stardust are my 2 favorite songs on the lp.

[@charlesshonat8295]

Yet another triumph from David Bowie. His catalogue rises above all but a very few other artists.

[@niged]

What a track from one of the classic game changing albums of the 1970's. Oh what memories hearing this album fo the 1st time. Was awesome.

[@JoeD0403]

“Home Sweet Home” - Mötley Crüe

[@Lisse1]

Wham, bam, thank you ma’am! Mick Ronson and crew rocks this entire album. 🔥

[@kurtwaters2630]

my favorite by bowie is young Americans and a good underrated one would be diamond dogs

[@bearballin]

A full album reaction would be in order. Definitely a concept album, Bowie being Ziggy Stardust and his band, the Spiders from Mars. "Hang Onto Yourself" is a major banger!

[@lantose]

Love to hear “The Confessor” by Joe Walsh sometime soon!

[@tomaleshire4145]

I have begged them to do "The Confessor" 6 or 7 times over the last 3 years or so but no luck yet.😩 I know they will love it if they ever hear it!💯😁 My absolute favorite Joe Walsh song!🔥🤗❤️✌️

[@lantose]

@@tomaleshire4145 This is my 3rd or 4th request! When left the site, I had to go listen to it!

[@bobbyowen5879]

That's a killer tune. Definitely a deep cut.

[@lantose]

@Jeffrey Rigby I was part owner of a foosball hall in 1974-76 and we played that album (literally) all the time!

[@tomaleshire4145]

@Jeffrey Rigby I freakin' love every song on the Montrose album!🥰 Every song is a banger!🔥 Between Ronnie Montrose's screamin' guitar and Sammy Hagar's vocals, damn!😲🤤 As a matter of fact, I'm gonna go listen to "Bad Motor Scooter" and "Rock Candy" right now!😂🤣✌️❤️

[@kellystevens5681]

First concert I ever saw was David Bowie. I was 15 years old in 1975 and he came out glammed up as Ziggy...sat on a stool and opened with Ziggy. He was the master of progressive rock. Well ahead of his time.

[@Daniel-415-Ponce]

By 1975, Bowie had already retired the Ziggy character, changed the members of his band, and started performing his "plastic soul" music such as the song "Young Americans."

[@royaltracy1598]

I love all of these reactions! Thank you gentlemen!

[@sanjnandh]

‘Jean Genie’ was one of his greatest, along with track and Heroes. Then he went soulful on ‘Golden years’ and ‘Young Americans’.

[@cheryl83]

Golden Years, Fame, and Let's Dance should be considered strongly.

[@sallybannister6224]

Agree, The coolest guy in the whole world, after David.... produced Let's Dance and more , Nile Rogers 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🤟✌️

[@BuzzardlyThings]

Old man here. Been a Bowie fan since high school. 1972!! Rebel Rebelnis another early rocker.

[@kennydickson6991]

Sure, play the whole album. Also the album Aladdin Sane. In particular Jean Jeanie, Cracked Actor, Watch that Man.

[@davidnorth9390]

... AND the big, old Rock 'n Roll Sound of piano and sax!

[@wobrien007]

Great song, but "Young Americans" is one of the most perfect pop songs ever.

[@franklinden3497]

So raw and yet so cheeky and sophisticated ...and yes Gnarly with the sax!

[@JamieDavisBooks]

Love this channel. It’s the soundtrack of my youth! Thanks for letting me relive it through your reactions!

[@dazieger]

This was the first song my youngest son rocked out to. He was six months old and lit up and started flapping his arms and legs as soon as the track started playing, with a huge smile on his face. Unsurprisingly, he's always had great taste in music :) (He's on an anime music kick at the moment, but he'll come back to earth eventually...)

[@vanastephens9879]

This is a “sing along” song for me and my kiddos. They are in their 30’s and grew up on my classic rock obsession.

[@steveford8999]

"Ziggy Stardust" is right up there in the pantheon of the greatest rock albums of all time.

[@garygunter5114]

Five Years is different with great lyrics : " I saw you in an ice cream parlor drinking milk shakes cold and long, don't think you knew you were in this song..." Also Starman and Panic in Detroit are classics.

[@BlueGoat682]

You guys just listened to Bowie at his KICKASS best! This was always my favorite Bowie song.

[@AndrewMoore58]

The producer and engineer was Ken Scott who worked on The Beatles White Album. There is only one cover on Ziggy which is It Ain’t Easy. Every song is great on this. I love Lady Stardust. Diamond Dogs is an album that you may want to consider.

[@davethebarber62920]

"Don't lean on me man cause ya ain't got time for Chicken".

[@cynthialewis9942]

"This matter-of-fact chick, just put my smile outta place" Love it!

[@noahmack725]

So many Bowie songs y’all have to hit! Changes, Starman, The Jean Genie, Young Americans!

[@Golddust427]

When I saw Bowie do this song, he had an acrobatic dancing couple on stage. At the very end of the song, the man did a high flip in the air & landed straight on top of the girl's out-stretched arms.

[@clem1462]

When I first heard this song it made me think of Alice Cooper's Under My Wheels because they were somewhat similar. Talked my bandmates into letting me blend the two songs into one and it became a regular on our set list. That was almost 50 years ago but I can still remember it.

[@Cheryworld]

Next Bowie song: The Jean Genie

[@markfoggy9933]

One of the best albums of all time, because it's a story and an Icon of pop when he killed the character.

[@chariotdrvr14]

Wide Of a Circle, The Brewley Brothers ...and of course The Man Who Sold the World. Those are some of my Bowie faves.

[@garanceadrosehn9691]

suffrage: _"the right to vote in political elections"_ ➡️ origin: _"late Middle English (in the sense ‘intercessory prayers’, also ‘assistance’): from Latin suffragium, reinforced by French suffrage. The modern sense of ‘right to vote’ was originally US (dating from the late 18th century)." I find the history of english words somewhat entertaining.

[@sjw5797]

The Oxford English Dictionary could keep me happily occupied for hours.

[@14gilbertst]

RIP Mick Ronson. There's so much to the album as a whole that one tune without a big solo is a bit of a reprieve but the tempo makes up for it. "Rock and Roll Suicide" is an Epic Finale.

[@rickhamlin5733]

Bowie was amazing....no sound was ever wasted and every sound was perfectly placed.

[@sherryheim5504]

Fantastic song by a rock Icon and legend. Bowie was a genius, he changed it up every album, what an amazing talent, I sure do miss him.

[@chrissahar2014]

Suffragette City is exactly what you said - you have to get the album as it is part of a whole. Alone great driving and party song.

[@philipm06]

I saw Bowie doing this live in '73, he sends his regards.

[@michaelnorris7353]

Great stuff guys. You should do "All the Young Dudes" next - a song Bowie wrote for Mott the Hoople.

[@blackmetal101]

“The man who sold the world” is also an awesome song from him. Nirvana did a cover it. For the longest time I thought it was their song. Nope.

[@stpnwlf9]

The start of the song is always reminiscent of late-60s Beatles for me, but it is absolutely a banger of a song and some prime Bowie!

[@garykelly5710]

Here's a banger from Bowie, (watch that man) from Aladdin sane

[@mattiefee]

So many good songs in David Bowie's catalog, but it would be awesome to see you guys do his song "Black Star" off the album he released the same week he died. It's an incredible record!

[@terryanngallagher3605]

The energy of this song 50 years ago would drive our dance parties to insanity and we'd have to start it all over two more times to please the masses, laying everyone out in exhausted bliss!!! You HAVE to dance fast, and yeah, the older I get the longer that song gets!! Ha!!! I'm damn near 69. Wambamthankyoumaam means just what it sounds like. David did not invent the term but sure put it to good use, however sexist it may be. Excellent song in every possible way. Ambiguous lyrics belie a very ambiguous man...beautiful and fascinating, raunchy and in your face. RIP David Bowie.

[@winslow551]

This was the track that rocked Ziggy Stardust to stardom. The rest of the album deserves a listen.

[@patcoats]

so many great bowie tunes...young americans, golden years, fame, diamond dogs, rebel rebel, heroes, starman...he was a genius in performing too. he did crazy shit for a rock show...i saw a ggig where he did 'i'm afraid of americans' (great tune with trent reznor from nine inch nails), where he was a human marionette. amazing performance,

[@trevcornwall8160]

My fav song was always the old Diamond Dogs trology, Sweet Thing/Candidate/Sweet Thing, it's not so well known? Probably because of the works of art around it, Ziggy, Aladdin Sane, Man who sold the world etc. Same with the album, it was a work of art and very strange, I love it! Also appreciate you guys shining a light on Bowie! The man the enigma, was an idol for me! And it's a darn sight more than any other review channel is doing so thank you.

[@balloonfarm5903]

Probably Bowie’s rockingest song.😎✌🏽☮️🎸

[@stephenlf706]

So you definitely need to do all the young dudes by Mott the Hoople which was written by David Bowie and given to Mott because he didn't want the band to split up. But then Mott had a giant hit with it and Bowie kind of bummed out. Also a great song by Mott is Death may be your Santa Claus. I play it every Christmas.

[@AC-gw4qu]

Time for some T Rex: Bang a Gong It's got "Bang" in the title, it's a banger. p.s. Suffera-GET, not jet.

[@vinnygi]

No, it’s jet

[@stevegeorge2201]

It’s Suffragette

[@dwoehrma]

David often plays acoustic low in the mix. One of the many things i love about his music.

[@doloresbellini6452]

Panic in Detroit. Interesting anecdote. Bowie was doing a concert in Detroit, came out for an encore. Yelled "and this is...Panic in Detroit!!!" Crowd went crazy, and he leftcthe stage. It really was a Panic in Detroit.

[@rustyshackleford3722]

"Young Americans" and "Fascination" are off the Young Americans Album, which features lots of Motown artists I believe. so that album has a nice funky tone. "Golden Years" and "Rebel Rebel" are also very good

[@lifeandfaith]

I always loved Bowie. Got to see him once.

[@markgrant1302]

For the early Ziggy era " Rock and Roll star" off of Rise and Fall and "Watch that Man" of of Aladdin Sane, and for 80s Bowie one song that's an absolute must is " Modern Love".

[@echopryme]

MY favorite Bowie song!!!

[@kimrivera5302]

You guys got me chair-dancing my ASS off!!!!!!! (reminds me, gotta get some wireless headphones) Keep up the awesome work!!!

[@cassieally]

Lou Reed intro and sweet Jane. rock and roll animal

[@Daniel-415-Ponce]

Best version of "Sweet Jane" is by The Cowboy Junkies.

[@bjs301]

Mick Ronson was one of the most underrated guitarists around. He also played with Mott the Hoople, before hooking up with Ian Hunter. Welcome to the Club is one of the greatest albums ever made. Listen to Ronson's work on F.B.I., from that album, and you'll be sold. Then listen to Once Bitten Twice Shy, Just Another Night, and Cleveland Rocks, all from the that album..

[@stevegreen5552]

Agreed. Personally, I prefer the dynamics on the studio version of Once Bitten Twice Shy, but it's not worth quibbling about. Ronno is a grievous loss, but we can be thankful for the work he produced. I also believe his contribution to Bowie's early output was so so important.

[@bjs301]

@@stevegreen5552 I started my comment that I first heard him with Bowie. I must have accidentally erased it. I'm getting old. But you are absolutely right. WMMS radio in Cleveland was probably the first U.S. station to start playing the Ziggy Stardust album. My brother heard the album and bought it when it first released, and it blew me away. I knew he played with Mott early on, but it was only years later I learned he played on Pure Prairie League's Bustin' Out album. And it was years after that that I learned of his contributions as an arranger and producer. No question his passing was was a grievous loss.

[@stevegreen5552]

I wasn't implying that you were unaware of his Bowie connection; sorry if that was the impression I gave. I think most people who know of Ronno will know of his work with Bowie. I meant to say that his contribution was such that I wonder if Bowie would have had the same success without the strong support of Mr Ronson and his skills. Would we have had Man Who Sold the World and Hunky Dory (and Ziggy)? Possibly, but it wouldn't have been the same, I suspect. Maybe not reverting to Antony Newley tweeness, but how different a direction would he have taken? Still, no point in going down that hypothetical rabbit hole! I'm just thankful that Ronno's influence helped shape my musical journey.

[@bjs301]

@@stevegreen5552 No offense taken. I was just embarrassed at myself that I didn't mention Bowie in my comment. You're right. I couldn't imagine Bowie's early stuff without Ronno.

[@TheBlackQueen]

The reason everyone wanted you guys to do the full album is because it's a concept album (as you correctly guessed at the end now that I reached that part of the video while writing this). It tells a story about a bisexual alien from Mars coming to Earth to warn of their imminent demise. He takes on the identity of a Rock Star but gets too caught up in the fame.

[@mikkomfi8643]

My most beloved song by Bowie is "Soul Love" from this Ziggy Stardust album

[@andreaknapp2394]

Great song...Heroes is my favorite Bowie song...also love Golden Years & Changes...

[@markh6014]

"Life on Mars?", "Rock and Roll Suicide" (also from the Ziggy Stardust album), or, a fave, the title track from the "Station to Station" album (1976.) Great to you hear you all delving into some Bowie!

[@markmaioli4]

There are so many great Bowie songs. I'd definitely recommend listening to the entire Ziggy album - so good. There are many eras to the Bowie legacy but if you want a different take, check out the awesome Diamond Dogs from his next album.

[@tristramcoffin926]

It always struck me as funny that a song called Suffragette City includes the lyrics, "Wham Bam, Thank you, Ma'am". I am definitely down with a Ziggy full album reaction but I suggested as much on Patreon months ago.

[@1featster1]

Great song! Best listened to at MAXIMUM volume!!!

[@daveseidnergd]

Top 10 album of all time, so yeah, do the whole album.

[@walboyfredo6025]

Best Glam rock tune ever!

[@Chaikittie]

Once Five Years pulls you in , the songs flow into each other . You're in Ziggy's world right on through to the last track Rock And Roll Suicide. Hell of a ride , nothing else like it . Must hear the whole album.

[@bostonvair]

Great song, and one of Bowie's bangers. I'll give you a few more that I think you'll love that may be off the beaten path. The aesthetic of this song is old school punk. Take no prisoners, just keep crunching along, with dissonant chords. Wanting more of the guitar would have been anathema to this punk ethic which calls prominent yet simple guitar riffs.

[@michaellaporte4951]

Andy, if you like guitar and liked the style in Moonage Daydream, you guys definitely need to check out "Width of a Circle" live from the Ziggy Stardust Motion Picture concert.

[@alisonmontana8895]

i know it's hard to understand how it was then, but I can promise, the first time you heard Bowie, you just stared at the radio, and thought What? I know there has been similar stuff since, but I can promise you, it was so different than anything at the time, if you would hear three of his songs, you were a fan forever more. Very unique guy.

[@michamuller3451]

The two albums of David Bowie I heard the most are "The man who sold the world" and "Hours...".

[@timpindar]

You didn’t mention the amazing piano chords in this song. A classic!

[@april6058]

The next and last song on side 2 of Ziggy Stardust ... is, Rock and Roll Suicide- amazing track - you must give it a listen!

[@SR-vl6ql]

Sorry, but Bowie has better songs than this.

[@alrivers2297]

Totally agree

[@leetroy3129]

Don’t like this song at all!

[@MikeStarr1000]

agreed... so many others, he's best when funky

[@Dragoninja]

More David Bowie 4 U. From His Album Young Americans the Title Track "Young Americans" & "Fame", From His Album Let's Dance the Title Track "Let's Dance" & "Modern Love".