Bowie

[Bangkok Hibby]

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I've checked and it wasn't, it was the nineties. Apart from Oasis, they were *****.

Again, I don't make the rules, science does so if you don't agree with that then you're an anti-vaxxer and anti-climate change.

Only flat earthers believe it was the nineties, although it's a proven fact that Liam Gallagher is a dick!

[Peevemor]

Speaking of Oasis...

[Bangkok Hibby]

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Speaking of Oasis...

If she started singing she'd burst his eardrums. She's a screamer 😀

[Keith_M]

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From the first post we’ve gone from the OP calling him ‘the absolute king of music’ to him being then described as ‘Cringeworthy’ , pish poor’ , ‘self indulgent crap’

Yes, I’m sure

Actually, you're right

[hibsbollah]

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Actually, you're right

Even a stopped clock tells the right time twice a day

I don’t actually dispute that a few of Bowie songs could be described as self indulgent or crap, (the laughing gnome sucks the root as far as I’m concerned) but same goes for every artist Lennon, Marley, Dylan all wrote stinkers. It’s part of the creative process so almost passes without comment for me.

[Northernhibee]

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Only flat earthers believe it was the nineties, although it's a proven fact that Liam Gallagher is a dick!

A middle aged man performing songs written for Adele in front of a massive sign that reads "Rock n' Roll". Who's he trying to kid?

[G15 Hibs]

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Sorry but he doesn't come close to Prince for that accolade.

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The moment when he bursts into chorus in “Life On Mars” is the greatest moment in music history.

The greatest moment in pop history is the transition from the title song into Little Red Corvette on Prince's 1999 album.

The greatest Bowie moment is when the "it's not the side effects of the cocaine" section on the Station to Station song kicks in.

Well known facts.

[HibbyDave]

Under pressure.

Bowie and Queen together what more would you need?

[marinello59]

Bowie deserves genius status for this track alone. He did also produce some right old tosh though.

[blackpoolhibs]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJSv...hannel=isolar7

Maybe my favorite Bowie song, he did do some great singles.

[Northernhibee]

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Under pressure.

Bowie and Queen together what more would you need?

Just checked in my big book of sciencey facts by scientists and Queen are pish.

Sorry.

[SteveHFC]

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Just checked in my big book of sciencey facts by scientists and Queen are pish.

Sorry.

[blackpoolhibs]

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Just checked in my big book of sciencey facts by scientists and Queen are pish.

Sorry.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnGa...44430&index=16

[Northernhibee]

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No, I've double checked and Queen are defo pish. Came from the same people who told me that Morrissey was a bit of a knob.

[Northernhibee]

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[SteveHFC]

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No, I've double checked and Queen are defo pish. Came from the same people who told me that Morrissey was a bit of a knob.

Reported

But your comment about Morrissey is true.

[Johnny Clash]

I’m really into my music and was so fortunate to start going to gigs as a young teenager during early days of punk/new wave. Prior to that I was into Slade and Bowie.

I mind buying a cassette (Young Americans) from a strange wee 2nd hand shop opposite my school (Leithy). The tape reeked of fags and perfume which added to the vibe and I played it endlessly. For some reason his song ‘Changes’ on Hunky Dory really got its hooks into me . I still like it but when I was 14 it was the best song ever. I also mind the day soon after, when Bowie tickets arrived for the Glasgow Apollo gig in 1978. Excited beyond belief and when the gig happened and Bowie waked on stage it was unbelievable.The musical equivalent of seeing another David lifting the Scottish Cup

There was always something extra special about Bowie though. Can’t explain but to this day his music and the overall aura is the best for me Can’t stand the glass spider period though but he had to deviate into commercial pop in order to raise a few quid at that time. The fact he can even do this is pretty impressive.

Before lockdown I was in Brixton a lot. Used to walk past Bowie’s house on the way to work and always gave me a boost. I think his music and attitude will forever continue to inspire new bands and that’s the best accolade really.

[Lancs Harp]

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Speaking of Oasis...

Love it

[Lancs Harp]

Music is very subjective. I liked Bowie, a lot of music is about expressing yourself and Bowie certainly did that. But each to their own. I liked most of his stuff and don't really care if other people didn't. Even my favourite artists I didnt like every track they ever produced.

[heretoday]

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I like how this has turned into a ‘hes not very good’ thread.

I love Bowie. Favourite song currently? Wild is the Wind.

Station to Station is my favourite Bowie album. Every song is beautiful.

[northstandhibby]

Bowie was amazing but the Beatles were superlative.

[lord bunberry]

https://youtu.be/sJB24LVx6fw
just stop music now. This will never be bettered.

[lord bunberry]

I’ll never see him live and I can’t tell you how much that annoys me. **** **** **** **** **** in hell.

[Key West]

From Hunky Dory to Station to Station, excellent vocalist and performer, never thought he was a great lyricist, after that bits and pieces, some reminders of how good he really was.

[patch1875]

Bowie is great certainly up there.

But that Glastonbury performance seems to have been elevated to some magical live performance not sure about that.

[hibsbollah]

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Bowie is great certainly up there.

But that Glastonbury performance seems to have been elevated to some magical live performance not sure about that.

I agree with lord bunberry that it is absolutely justified as a masterful festival performance. Even a song like Starman which wouldn’t normally be in my top ten Bowie songs was joyful. I’ve watched it a few times, usually late at the end of a good night.

[CropleyWasGod]

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I’ll never see him live and I can’t tell you how much that annoys me. **** **** **** **** **** in hell.

If it's any consolation..... I waited 25 years to see him live. And it was awful.

It was billed as a Farewell Tour, so he sang all the hits. The trouble was, it was with that ****ing Tin Machine, who just didn't have the touch for those songs. It also exposed a lot of the weaknesses in his singing, sadly.

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Sounds superb live in this video. Genius that was Bowie.

[O'Rourke3]

One of my biggest regrets looking back, was turning down tickets for his gig in Glasgow cos I couldn't work out how I'd get there and back . Heroes tour too. What a d/€£. Closest I got was being in Comely Bank when he played Murrayfield on the Glass Spider Tour...

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[lord bunberry]

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I agree with lord bunberry that it is absolutely justified as a masterful festival performance. Even a song like Starman which wouldn’t normally be in my top ten Bowie songs was joyful. I’ve watched it a few times, usually late at the end of a good night.

It’s not just about the music, it’s about his presence on the stage and his interaction with the audience. The music takes care of itself, but it needs a performance to elevate it to something special. Bowie gave that performance.