When people ask me my favorite Bowie song, I usually name this one. One reason is that I find its chorus so unbelievably uplifting, speaking out against despair, depression and self-hate. I’ve been there and this song helped me.
I will never forget seeing Bowie perform this song at the Universal Amphitheater 1974 Diamond Dogs tour. The entire crowd was on their feet giving him their hands. It was surreal.
Even now I’m transported back to 1973 when I hear this .. time machines do exist btw they move at 33 1/3… and this is one them … good lord what a talented song writer and performer 👍🏴
Also really ĺuv yr Authenticity Pope', I enjoy ""So very much"" yr genuine conclusions to these great artists Mr. DAVID BOWIE/ PINK FLOYD/ QUEEN/ PHIL COLLINS/ GENESIS @ SO On, Captivated by yr expressions whilst watching u feeling tha' Joy & Wonderment of these Great Artists/Performances ❤️🩹 Xxx.
hiya pope dude,,,please,please,react to official videos of bowie,,black star,and lazerus,,,and finally,,,,why havent you yet reacted to listening to the full album,young americans,,,,i swear you will have a total mind meltdown,,,,love your reactions,keep them coming,stay safe,,,,,,,,,,,,,and bloody well listen to all the above💷😍
hey mr smitty,,,,,,believe me and all the loyal bowies,,,it was fae better first time i saw him sing this in london hammersmith odeon 72,in full ziggy,,,again 73,,,when he put ziggy down to lie for last time ,,,,,,,,no massive stage sets,etc,,,the only gimmick was David himself,,,one true genuine talent with his Spiders,,,,never will this epithany,persona or genius be ever experienced again mortally,,,,,thank god cos that would only be fake,,,even blasphemous
What could be better than that? Bowie just got better with age. Don't rest in peace David, continue to be the dervish you always were. By the way, everyone says hi!
Very few people who have graced the stage brought the same amount of passion and care for his art and audience, as you'll discover along your journey with Mr. Bowie, his live performances are complete and true in their captivating quality, I have to recommend you, This Is Not America; live. Golden piece, happy ventures.
Wow thank you so much for reacting to both the Station to Station Live and now the Rock n Roll Suicide, was not expecting it. Him performing Drive-In Saturday in 1973 (there's also a really short interview that goes with this one, if you look up 1973 Russell Harty Bowie, you'll find it, it's unnecessary but nice) and Time in 1987 for the Glass Spider Tour (over the top, but in a good way) are both really great lives. I would also recommend Wild is the Wind (BBC Theatre in 2000), but the live is not nearly as beautiful as his original studio recording (still beautiful, but I would suggest hearing Bowie's original studio version first).
Album version or live versions, this song always makes me gasp for air at one point, and yes it’s the passion and the timing. Rock and Roll Suicide is off course a Ziggy Stardust track which means the 1973 live version is kind of mandatory.
This man can do no wrong. I'm so glad I got to see him live, in 1986, a treasured memory. I want you to react to everything he's ever done, ha ha, but I have to be selective, of course. It's not easy though, so after your reaction to "Sweet Thing" off the "Diamond Dogs" album, I thought I'd recommend [the album versions again], "Rock and Roll With Me", We Are The Dead", "1984" and "Big Brother", which goes into the last track "Chant Of The Ever Circling Skeletal Family" : the last two tracks belong together. I'm basically asking you to react to the album, but track by track. It's a particular favourite of mine, but I love all his work. Just wanted to see you react to these great songs. Songs that reflect our times. An album inspired by George Orwell's novel "1984". Enjoying all your reactions Pope.
another gem from The Rise And Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars. i hope someday you will listen to that iconic album as a whole. its not that long and says so much.
Funny thought...! Back to Back videos, queen-bowie... sparks the memory of the time they collaborated and recorded a HUGE hit :) and created its "own genre" in the process :)
I grew up with David Bowie, bought ziggy stardust when I was 12 and never looked back, my brother in law worked as a rigger at his Edinburgh gigs when lets dance came out so we got in to concert free which was fantastic, my hubby and I went twice, he was fantastic. My BIL met him and said he was really nice guy
Bowie appeared on the Dinah Shore show and performed "Five Years"...it's a very intense performance that's worth checking out. I enjoy your vibe and just subscribed to the channel. Peace...
