BremnerLorimerGray Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I remember watching a Alan Yentob documentary with Bowie and he said that The Serious Moonlight Tour/Let's Dance stuff was the most money he had ever made in his career but artistically it was the worst he had ever been. From what I've seen most of the folk going full Diana on social media love all that Modern Love shit and know feck all about music. Ironically enough, The studio version of the album Let's Dance contains arguably the best musicians that featured on any his albums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TartanJon Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Ironically enough, The studio version of the album Let's Dance contains arguably the best musicians that featured on any his albums. aye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnyTJS Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Discovered a great live version of it on the Beeb... http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p03f6gx5 That's braw. Mick Wayne on guitar - another Hull lad. Amazing to think that Brian Matthew is still going. I think that Bowie began getting his mojo back by '95 & into the 2000s. Outside is scary as but you couldn't accuse the lad of resting on his laurels. Hours is pretty good and I like Reality. Nothing to compare with, say, ten of his albums between '71 and '80 but up there with, or beyond, any of his contemporaries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilser Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Am down in London for work today so went on a wee detour to Heddon Street, where the Ziggy Starduat cover was shot (I'd already decided to pay it a visit a few weeks back, before he'd died). There's a poignant impromptu shrine that has developed where he was standing for the cover photo, next to the blue plaque on the wall. No football tops that I could see though - just flowers, photos and candles. The fans are obviously a classy bunch ... Just a short stroll away from where it was recorded at Trident Studios is Soho too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Every day's a school day... http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/5cSdD53NknkB4nWXRKCWwd4/the-origins-of-my-way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobster Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 That's braw. Mick Wayne on guitar - another Hull lad. Amazing to think that Brian Matthew is still going. He talks to Parkie here about the Hull lads from Yorkshire! (35:30 in) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Came across that Parkinson the other night. It's excellent, great version of Life on Mars to finish too. Found this page with a load of memorable chat show appearances on it. Hard to believe he's no longer with us watching some of these http://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-blogs/bowies-best-chat-show-appearances Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilser Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 (edited) He comes across as a genuinely likeable (and even 'ordinary') guy - the self deprecation and the ability to make people feel at ease in their company are often jettisoned by those who ascend fame's slippery slopes and he certainly climbed further than most. Obviously there are lots of facets to anyone's character but I don't get the impression that the 'nice guy' image was forced in any way. On that note I read a fantastic account written by Allan Jones of meeting Bowie and Lou Reed in a restaurant in the late 70s: http://bowiesongs.tumblr.com/post/123406690493/lou-is-having-dinner-at-a-restaurant-in-south Edited January 22, 2016 by neilser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 (edited) I remember the Bowie / Reed incident being recalled in a supplement given away by Melody Maker (late '80s / early '90s - Allan Jones was the editor at the time) - something along the lines of Reed saying 'don't you ever say that again' and then smacking Bowie. Edit: I've just read the link - a more detailed account of the incident than was in MM. Edited January 22, 2016 by Charlie Endell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnyTJS Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 He talks to Parkie here about the Hull lads from Yorkshire! (35:30 in) Ziggy Starkwright and the Spiders from Hull. I'd forgotten about 'Everyone says 'Hi'' from Heathen which he performs on that Parkinson show - my memory of the album was that it was dark, but that's a sweet track. That album and its follow up Reality contain some interesting covers too. Heathen has a version of The Pixies' 'Cactus' - bit of a dodgy version here with Moby, and Gail Ann Dorsey in a wig: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 He talks to Parkie here about the Hull lads from Yorkshire! (35:30 in) Really enjoyed that. Never seen it before., what a crackin lad. Also anyone else think Bowie had a touch of the Benjamin Button about him? Definitely got better looking as he got older. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 (edited) Also anyone else think Bowie had a touch of the Benjamin Button about him? Definitely got better looking as he got older. I preferred him with his wonky gnashers though... Edited January 23, 2016 by Toepoke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Assume it must have been Iman that told him to get his Hampsteads sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Aye his yaks used to look like the Cappielow terracing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilser Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 (edited) Bowie did some excellent impersonations as well. This is very good: http://consequenceofsound.net/2016/01/david-bowie-impersonates-tom-waits-lou-reed-on-newly-discovered-recording/ http://thetalkhouse.com/music/talks/david-bowie-impressions/ Edited January 24, 2016 by neilser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheres the pies Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 l see that Bowie had an estate worth £70 million spilt between his family l would imagine that his family will earn similar in death did elvis Presley no earn more in death than alive due to massive royalties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottincarlisle Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 l see that Bowie had an estate worth £70 million spilt between his family l would imagine that his family will earn similar in death did elvis Presley no earn more in death than alive due to massive royalties Just read the article http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-35449063?ocid=socialflow_facebook&ns_mchannel=social&ns_campaign=bbcnews&ns_source=facebook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BremnerLorimerGray Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 I've learned the entire Let's Dance on drums recently. It was just a wee bit difficult, what an incredible album it is. Musically wise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Agree about Young Americans, and also think that you should give TMWSTW another listen. It is different, but has a lot going for it. This is one of my favourite Bowie albums at the moment - woke up on Saturday morning with the opening track in my head - I'd no idea why until I worked out I'd come home from a night out and stuck TMWSTW on - I just hope the neighbours like Bowie... It's certainly not his most experimental album but it's pleasingly weird. I'd go as far as to stick it in my top five Bowie albums along with Low, Heroes, Station to Station and Blackstar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Although I have to say Lodger is a real grower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariokempes56 Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 There was some muppet in the Independent mumping about how little coverage Wogan go compared to Bowie. Seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 (edited) There was some muppet in the Independent mumping about how little coverage Wogan go compared to Bowie. Seriously.Deary me. Only so many times Radio 2 can repeat play The Floral Song. Edited February 5, 2016 by Charlie Endell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheres the pies Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Deary me. Only so many times Radio 2 can repeat play The Floral Song. l guess it will be number 1 soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Deary me. Only so many times Radio 2 can repeat play The Floral Song. They even played the B-side at least once! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 They even played the B-side at least once! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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