Sad Day…...

[Michael-Roo 777]

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3ol17NnBHk

[Fubar 71]

Agreed

[Nordle11 564]

Very sad day indeed. We are watching Labyrinth tonight in tribute

[Michael-Roo 777]

I usually listen to Radio 4 or opera while I'm working but today it'll be his 1970s albums in chronological order. Like so many others I became a fan on seeing that famous performance of Starman on TOTP in 1972. One of the most important UK creatives of modern times.

[jelida 1,197]

Brings back so many memories. So sad, the premature loss of a creative genius. I'll be dusting off the vinyl today as well.

 

Jerry

[PWA 1967 1,841]

Remembered with a smile.

Legend and one of the most influential people of the seventies.

 

RIP.

[PWA 1967 1,841]

Just been watching him at live aid singing heroes 1985 for those that remember it.

My wife doesnt often get a tear in her eye ,but for anyone who remembers how much of a nice guy he seemed to be ....A  true legend.

Worth a watch and sorry if it sounds a bit sentimental , but a true hero 

[Michael-Roo 777]

My wife's very upset too. She's just returned home from school (early finish today, not because of the news), and I'm told many other members of staff are equally saddened. 

I guess, for a lot of us, his death represents a part of our youth lost.

I'll be watching Cracked Actor and the Ziggy farewell film this evening.

[PWA 1967 1,841]

A show he did is on you tube ,sorry cant put the link up..

David bowie -live by request.......were he does most of the old ones.

Yes when we think back....We need to smile at memories....be nice with people and remember life is a little short.

[Michael-Roo 777]

Here's the link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQq4FH81jd0

[PWA 1967 1,841]

Thank you so much.

Maybe i am getting softer as i get older but had a tear in my eye aswel.

Thats quality and looked at numerous others today like berlin 2002 ,we sometimes forget how much people like bowie had so much of an influence.

 

For the young ones pastel coloured suits and jew cut pants were quite new

[Peter 615]

He was my hero and not for just one day.My girls were brought up on his music.They didn't have a choice.

An end of an era but his talent and music will live on forever.

[Coinery 926]

Superhero, Mick, what a musical journey that man has had, wonderful! Nearly as flamboyant as you were in the 70's!

 

[George111 8]

In such an early song
I've heard a rumour from Ground Control...
Oh no, don't say it's true

They got a message from the Action Man
"I'm happy. Hope you're happy, too.
I've loved. All I've needed: love.
Sordid details following."

The shrieking of nothing is killing me
Just pictures of Jap girls in synthesis
And I ain't got no money and I ain't got no hair
But I'm hoping to kick but the planet is glowing

Ashes to ashes, funk to funky
We know Major Tom's a junkie
Strung out in heaven's high
Hitting an all-time low

Time and again I tell myself
I'll stay clean tonight
But the little green wheels are following me
Oh, no, not again

I'm stuck with a valuable friend
"I'm happy. Hope you're happy, too."
One flash of light
But no smoking pistol

I never done good things
I never done bad things
I never did anything out of the blue,
Want an axe to break the ice
Wanna come down right now

My mama said, "To get things done
You'd better not mess with Major Tom."

RIP David Bowie

[Michael-Roo 777]

 

Apart from all the truly innovative, and downright entertaining, work he gave us himself if it hadn't been for him so many of us would've remained ignorant of the Velvets, Stooges, Mott, Jacques Brel etc. etc. His influence on us Liverpool kids of the 1970s can't be overstated. We all, boys and girls, both, wanted to be like him.

Here's a recently rediscovered performance of The Jean Genie from a 1973 episode of Top of the Pops. LIVE, remember, not mimed. Outstanding.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEmGQYCuc6M

 

[Debbie 58]

Part of my youth too. Saw him a couple of times during the 80's in Manchester an Birmimgham. My favorite track has always been Wild is the Wind

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WezuFTlF9e8

[Michael-Roo 777]

Nice choice Debbie. That's my favourite track on the Station to Station album. Lovely stuff.

[1949threepence 3,366]

RIP David Bowie 1947 - 2016 

A great talent lost.

 

[PWA 1967 1,841]

Dont now how i spotted this post again.

Remembered with a smile 

Nice to watch again 

[Peter 615]

Listened to the vocal only version the other evening Bowie and Mercury at their zenith.

 

[copper123 1,352]

Keith emerson has gone to - Fanfare for the common man

[jon 30]

20 hours ago, Peter said:

Listened to the vocal only version the other evening Bowie and Mercury at their zenith.

Two of the best ever. Pure class.

 

 

[Paulus 1,942]

This will be the song I will best remember Keith Emerson for