Michael-Roo Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3ol17NnBHk Quote
Nordle11 Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 Very sad day indeed. We are watching Labyrinth tonight in tribute Quote
Michael-Roo Posted January 11, 2016 Author Posted January 11, 2016 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. Quote
jelida Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 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 Quote
PWA 1967 Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 Remembered with a smile. Legend and one of the most influential people of the seventies. RIP. Quote
PWA 1967 Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 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 Quote
Michael-Roo Posted January 11, 2016 Author Posted January 11, 2016 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. Quote
PWA 1967 Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 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. Quote
Michael-Roo Posted January 11, 2016 Author Posted January 11, 2016 Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQq4FH81jd0 Quote
PWA 1967 Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 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 Quote
Peter Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 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. Quote
Coinery Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 Superhero, Mick, what a musical journey that man has had, wonderful! Nearly as flamboyant as you were in the 70's! Quote
George111 Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 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 Quote
Michael-Roo Posted January 11, 2016 Author Posted January 11, 2016 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 1 Quote
Debbie Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 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 1 Quote
Michael-Roo Posted January 12, 2016 Author Posted January 12, 2016 Nice choice Debbie. That's my favourite track on the Station to Station album. Lovely stuff. 1 Quote
1949threepence Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 RIP David Bowie 1947 - 2016 A great talent lost. Quote
PWA 1967 Posted March 15, 2016 Posted March 15, 2016 Dont now how i spotted this post again. Remembered with a smile Nice to watch again Quote
Peter Posted March 16, 2016 Posted March 16, 2016 Listened to the vocal only version the other evening Bowie and Mercury at their zenith. 1 Quote
copper123 Posted March 16, 2016 Posted March 16, 2016 Keith emerson has gone to - Fanfare for the common man 1 Quote
jon Posted March 16, 2016 Posted March 16, 2016 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. Quote
Paulus Posted March 16, 2016 Posted March 16, 2016 This will be the song I will best remember Keith Emerson for 1 Quote
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