One Favourite David Bowie track

[Hibbyradge]

I know it's a challenge, but what's your one favourite Bowie song?

I'm listening to Aladdin Sane right now and it's brilliant, but one song is the task.

[Pete]

I grew up with bigger sisters who were all into Bowie so I was bombarded from an early age.

Sound and vision is the track for me. Clean, crisp and way ahead of its time.

[Hibee87]

Ashes to ashes for me.

I would put little wonder in second. The prodidy-esq beat is fantastic

[Mr White]

I've never really listened to much of his music other than his well known tracks that have always got a lot of exposure on tv and radio etc.

At the time of his death I heard some of his less well known tracks for the first time and one that stood out was Everyone Says Hi from the Heathen album. Lovely song with a nice sentiment that sounded particularly poignant at the time of his passing.

[Hiber-nation]

Played so many of them to death that I don't really want to hear them any more which is always a shame.

I'll go for 5 Years.

[wpj]

Tough one! I have listened to Lazarus a lot since his death but my daughter 2yo loves life on mars because of his make up. I think hunky dory has my favourite songs on it if pushed.

[Bostonhibby]

Ziggy Stardust / Rock N Roll Suicide. 1st equal. Both on rise and fall of Ziggy Stardust LP. Not a huge Bowie fan but one I often go back to listen to.

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[offshorehibby]

So hard to pick one track but if i had to, The Jean Genie, closely followed by Ziggy Stardust. That's round about the time i started to listen to music seriously.

A hero of mine and had the pleasure of seeing him 3 times. Mrs OS's claim to fame was she was at the same party as him when he lived in Stockbridge for a while.

[Peevemor]

Changes or Life on Mars.

[Geo_1875]

Played so many of them to death that I don't really want to hear them any more which is always a shame.

I'll go for 5 Years.

Most of my favourites are from around that time. 5 years, Time and Kooks. But Young Americans was a revelation.

[Billy Whizz]

Life on Mars, everytime I hear it, sounds like the 1st time

[hibsbollah]

There's a lot of competition, but I love this one off Station to Station. Gets me everytime.

https://youtu.be/VbpMpRq6DV4

[Just Jimmy]

1.Rebel Rebel
2.Changes
3.Life on Mars

I love Bowie's stuff. Biggest regret music wise is not seeing him live.



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[Peevemor]

1.Rebel Rebel
2.Changes
3.Life on Mars

I love Bowie's stuff. Biggest regret music wise is not seeing him live.



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I saw him at Murrayfield in 1983 (Thompson Twins & Icehouse as support). To be honest I ddn't think it was that great. The weather wasn't great and the man himself was just a wee white dot on the stage in the distance.

[Smartie]

I was quite late getting into David Bowie - I didn't get him for a very long time.

I think it was because I didn't particularly like the stuff he did when I was growing up in the 80s. Then I discovered his earlier music, grew to love him then also grew to appreciate the 80s stuff that I didn't like before.

Life on Mars for me - a masterpiece.

I also love The Man Who Sold the World, although it took Nirvana to introduce me to that.

[PeeJay]

... Heroes ...

[hibsbollah]

I saw him at Murrayfield in 1983 (Thompson Twins & Icehouse as support). To be honest I ddn't think it was that great. The weather wasn't great and the man himself was just a wee white dot on the stage in the distance.

I was there. I thought it was amazing.

[Hibbyradge]

I saw him at Murrayfield in 1983 (Thompson Twins & Icehouse as support). To be honest I ddn't think it was that great. The weather wasn't great and the man himself was just a wee white dot on the stage in the distance.

Yes, I was there and I felt the same.

Shame.

[Peevemor]

I was there. I thought it was amazing.

Up until then the biggest concert I'd been to was Queen at Ingliston in 1982, apart from that the usual - Playhouse, Apollo or smaller.

It was the lack of intimity that dissappointed me at Murrayfield - it wasn't what I was used to.

[Hibbyradge]

Played so many of them to death that I don't really want to hear them any more which is always a shame.

I'll go for 5 Years.

I know what you mean and I don't often listen to his music anymore, but a track will come on the radio and I remember how good he was.

[Smartie]

I've been to a few stadium gigs at Murrayfield, and I think it is a crap venue for that sort of thing.

I've never been anything other than disappointed there.

[Hibbyradge]

By the way, my choice of track is The Bewley Brothers.

[patch1875]

Heroes or Golden Years.

[The Modfather]

Suffragette City, reminds me of Saturday nights back in the day at the Citrus Club, Red Stripe in hand.

[Eaststand]

So many top class songs to choose from, but,
Pretty Things, or Changes bring back lots of great memories

GGTTH

[hibsbollah]

Up until then the biggest concert I'd been to was Queen at Ingliston in 1982, apart from that the usual - Playhouse, Apollo or smaller.

It was the lack of intimity that dissappointed me at Murrayfield - it wasn't what I was used to.

Ithink it was a lot of people's first stadium gig, because they really only started to be a thing about then. Whenever I hear 'Let's Dance' it takes me right back to that day. A perfect stadium song.

[Thief]

Grew up with him and loved everything he did. If I had to pick one song it would probably be sound and vision - just grabs me every time and as someone else mentioned - way ahead of its time.
I don’t listen to him much now but as an occasional treat when walking the dog, I listen to hunky dory, ziggy stardust or Aladdin sane.
Three of the best albums ever, IMHO of course!


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[lord bunberry]

It’s life on mars for me as well. It’s not a very original choice, but having listened to a lot of his music it’s still the best song for me. He was such a genius, he was always experimenting with different musical genres. A sad loss.

[LustForLeith]

I’m weird this way. Not his best track as I’d say it’s Heroes. But my favourite track, one I always going back to is Young Americans.

Sorry

[Hibrandenburg]

If it was just one track then it would have to be Rebel Rebel, the intro is genius.

[Mibbes Aye]

I know it's a challenge, but what's your one favourite Bowie song?

I'm listening to Aladdin Sane right now and it's brilliant, but one song is the task.

Absolute Beginners.

Honourable mentions to Modern Love and Life on Mars.

And he wrote 'All the Young Dudes' which Mott the Hoople made into a classic. Some duets as well in contention - Under Pressure in particular but also the Little Drummer Boy anyone?

[Just Jimmy]

If it was just one track then it would have to be Rebel Rebel, the intro is genius.Canny have that. Ah took it. Pick another yin [emoji23]

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[Saturday Boy]

I’m amazed that no one has suggested The Laughing Gnome.

Bowie’s first and best 😄

[O'Rourke3]

Life on Mars. You aren't supposed to have a favourite child but this would be mine..

[Hibrandenburg]

Canny have that. Ah took it. Pick another yin [emoji23]

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You listed 3 songs when only 1 was asked for, you've spoilt your ballot paper and your vote is void. 😛

[yonder1875]

Heroes

[Just Jimmy]

You listed 3 songs when only 1 was asked for, you've spoilt your ballot paper and your vote is void. [emoji14]I blame the system.

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[Billy Whizz]

How good is this

https://laughingsquid.com/musician-rick-wakeman-plays-a-haunting-piano-version-of-life-on-mars-in-tribute-to-david-bowie/

[YehButNoBut]

Most of the best ones have already been mentioned, Rebel Rebel reminds me so much of when I first started going to night clubs, what a tune it was at the time.

3 others I don't think have been mentioned are Queen Bitch, Drive in Saturday & John I'm only Dancing all outstanding.

He had so many amazing songs in the 70's.

[Lancs Harp]

Hmm difficult I'll go Life on Mars or ashes to ashes ( erm very personal very happy experience non Hibs connected :greengrin) quite a few great songs to be honest the man was a legend, well still is.

[O'Rourke3]

Re ashes to ashes ...... me too :faf:

[rodhibs55]

I’m weird this way. Not his best track as I’d say it’s Heroes. But my favourite track, one I always going back to is Young Americans.

Sorry

Kind of agree with this to maybe include Fame for me. There's so many to choose from. An absolute genius.

[HappyAsHellas]

Saw him live in Tampa where he did the most incredible version of Time. So that gets my vote.

[snooky]

To be honest, I've never been a Bowie fan and when I started to think about my favourite song of his I thought I'd really struggle to find one. Lo & behold, I discovered there are many.
Ashes to Ashes
Let's Dance
All The Young Dudes
Life On Mars
Space Oddity
etc. etc.
However, hard as it is, I'll opt for The Man Who Sold The World.

[Geo_1875]

Changed my mind. This week my favourite is Fill Your Heart.

[Hibrandenburg]

One of my favourite Bowie songs is one that was originally made famous by someone else but has Bowie written all over it. "All the young dudes" by Mott the Hoople.

[Derek Dougan]

Moonage Daydream. Tomorrow will be something else, so many fantastic track to choose from.

[SneakersO'Toole]

Almost impossible to choose but would say Moonage Daydream. Fantastic song on a timeless album.

[Colr]

Heroes. Reminds me of the Olympic opening ceremony in 2012.

[Chez]

China girl

[heretoday]

John I'm Only Dancing typical Early Bowie

[lord bunberry]

One of my favourite Bowie songs is one that was originally made famous by someone else but has Bowie written all over it. "All the young dudes" by Mott the Hoople.
I love that song, but I have to say I prefer the Mott the Hoople version.

[hibsbollah]

China girl

I love it but Iggy does it better.

[Hibrandenburg]

I love that song, but I have to say I prefer the Mott the Hoople version.

Me too.

[HibbyDave]

John... i’m only dancing

[Hamish]

Fascination

[Peanut Shaz]

Kooks

[heretoday]

I've been to a few stadium gigs at Murrayfield, and I think it is a crap venue for that sort of thing.

I've never been anything other than disappointed there.
It's not great.

I thought Bowie was good though. He wore a light blue suit and I recall that the Thompson Twins were standing on the terrace behind the stage when he was on.

[IDHibs]

Black Country Rock... Empire theatre ..mind numbingly awesome...... circa 1977 if ye'r watching big G:agree::agree: