David Bowie

BeardyChops · Jan 11, 2016

goldstone said:
Major Tom was the only thing of his which I liked. I would not be able to name one other Bowie song.

Maybe you didnt realise? I assume you know Life on Mars to name just one.

hans kraay fan club · Jan 11, 2016

BeardyChops said:
Maybe you didnt realise? I assume you know Life on Mars to name just one.

or Heroes? Or Let's Dance? or Changes?

I think perhaps [MENTION=144]goldstone[/MENTION] just doesn't like music at all.

goldstone · Jan 11, 2016

LamieRobertson said:
Thanks for letting us know

My opinion, for that's what it is, is just as relevant as the opinions of the majority on here who think he was the greatest thing since sliced bread. I obviously missed the sub-heading on the thread stating "all posts must be unfailingly positive".

pb21 · Jan 11, 2016

goldstone said:
My opinion, for that's what it is, is just as relevant as the opinions of the majority on here who think he was the greatest thing since sliced bread. I obviously missed the sub-heading on the thread stating "all posts must be unfailingly positive".

I suspect many people have opinions regarding you (particulalry at the moment!), but you don't always hear them as it isn't always appropriate to voice them.

hans kraay fan club · Jan 11, 2016

goldstone said:
My opinion, for that's what it is, is just as relevant as the opinions of the majority on here who think he was the greatest thing since sliced bread. I obviously missed the sub-heading on the thread stating "all posts must be unfailingly positive".

To be frank, if you can only name ONE song, your opinions on the musical worth of his 5 decade output, are actually NOT valid, are they?

seagull_special · Jan 11, 2016

I don't generally do celebrity mourning but I am truly gutted that David Bowie has gone. First album I ever bought when I got my first record player was Scary Monsters (Super Creeps) outstanding showman and I am sad that I never had the chance to see him live in concert. The ultimate showman and a legend that will be missed. RIP Ziggy

wakeytom · Jan 11, 2016

BBassic said:
It makes you wonder if he was holding on until Blackstar was released, if he knew that those seven tracks would be his last.

I thought this myself earlier, if he was seriously ill and on medication to survive it would not be unrealistic to think he wanted to get that out as a last hurrah then stop taking anything. What a legend and someone that played many different genres and broke down barriers without showing a care. RIP

goldstone · Jan 11, 2016

BeardyChops said:
Maybe you didnt realise? I assume you know Life on Mars to name just one.

Song name not familiar so I just listened to it on YouTube. Not impressed and definitely had not heard it before. I spent the 70s and most of the 80s in North America; maybe he didn't make it big over the pond.

Aveacarlin' · Jan 11, 2016

Listening to my favourite Bowie tune 'Saviour Machine' from The Man Who Sold The World.

Seagull58 · Jan 11, 2016

ROSM said:
He clearly was a superb talent. Openly bi attached time it was dangerous to admit it. Didn't play safe, always trying something new. There will be few who liked all his music, but there will be a large proportion of society who will adore part of his catalogue.

I may even forgive him tin machine.....

Probably in my view alongside the feelings had when lennon died. I can't think of another musician whose death has had this impact on me

I LOVE Tin Machine!!!!!!!!!!

Return of the Rev · Jan 11, 2016

goldstone said:
Song name not familiar so I just listened to it on YouTube. Not impressed and definitely had not heard it before. I spent the 70s and most of the 80s in North America; maybe he didn't make it big over the pond.

Another one to pull you in?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgLy2PAJRiQ

Nibble · Jan 11, 2016

Double

Seagull58 · Jan 11, 2016

Oh no love! You're not alone
You're watching yourself but you're too unfair
You got your head all tangled up
But if I could only make you care
Oh no love! You're not alone
No matter what or who you've been
No matter when or where you've seen
All the knives seem to lacerate your brain
I've had my share, I'll help you with the pain
You're not alone

Just turn on with me and you're not alone
Let's turn on with me and you're not alone (wonderful)
Let's turn on and be not alone (wonderful)
Gimme your hands cause you're wonderful (wonderful)
Gimme your hands cause you're wonderful (wonderful)
Oh gimme your hands

Brian Fantana · Jan 11, 2016

goldstone said:
I obviously missed the sub-heading on the thread stating "all posts must be unfailingly positive".

You don't really need such a sub-heading on a thread which is clearly for tributes/stories/memories, because it's pretty bloody obvious that anything negative wouldn't really be welcomed or appropriate.

If this was a thread discussing his music in general then fair enough.

Nibble · Jan 11, 2016

goldstone said:
Song name not familiar so I just listened to it on YouTube. Not impressed and definitely had not heard it before. I spent the 70s and most of the 80s in North America; maybe he didn't make it big over the pond.

An odd choice, to come onto a tribute thread to a man who has just died explaining how you never liked him.

BeardyChops · Jan 11, 2016

Quote Originally Posted by goldstone View Post
Song name not familiar so I just listened to it on YouTube. Not impressed and definitely had not heard it before. I spent the 70s and most of the 80s in North America; maybe he didn't make it big over the pond.

The reason I chose that one was due to it being the theme tune of a somewhat popular TV show. I guess you missed that too. As for making it big in the US, he made a bit of an impact: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_awards_and_nominations_received_by_David_Bowie

LlcoolJ · Jan 11, 2016

Let's not forget that he was bloody funny too.....

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xnleeu_extras-david-bowie_shortfilms

Total shock when I saw the news this morning. Still doesn't seem real. RIP.

pishhead · Jan 11, 2016

hans kraay fan club said:
To be frank, if you can only name ONE song, your opinions on the musical worth of his 5 decade output, are actually NOT valid, are they?

Exactly. A completely odd thing to do.

goldstone · Jan 11, 2016

Return of the Rev said:
Another one to pull you in?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgLy2PAJRiQ

The nicest thing I can say after listening to that is that it is clearly an acquired taste.

pishhead · Jan 11, 2016

I got the chance last year whilst in Berlin to visit the Bowie exhibition, absolutely fascinating.
The word legend is banded around a lot these days. A remarkable human being who has lived the life of ten people.
Absolutely gutted.
RIP.

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