Peace On Earth/Little Drummer Boy
With Bing Crosby (Recorded 1977, Released 1982)
In honor of David Bowie, who passed away one year ago today, and who would have celebrated his 70th birthday two days ago, I am posting an updated version of my original tribute post from January 12, 2016, with new videos added.
David Bowie was truly an original! I was fortunate enough to see him in concert in 1990, on his Sound + Vision tour. I saw him in Philadelphia. The photo below was taken on that same tour when he performed in Chile. Although I wasn't a fan of much of his later music, his work from the seventies and eighties was amazingly creative and influential, and it has formed an important part of the soundtrack of my life. I knew that he had just finished a new album, but I had no idea he was so sick. I was sad to hear that he passed away on Sunday, January 10th, 2 days after his 69th birthday, and I hope he is now at peace. He will be missed.
In Memory of David Bowie (1947-2016)
David Bowie was truly an original! I was fortunate enough to see him in concert in 1990, on his Sound + Vision tour. I saw him in Philadelphia. The photo below was taken on that same tour when he performed in Chile. Although I wasn't a fan of much of his later music, his work from the seventies and eighties was amazingly creative and influential, and it has formed an important part of the soundtrack of my life. I knew that he had just finished a new album, but I had no idea he was so sick. I was sad to hear that he passed away on Sunday, January 10th, 2 days after his 69th birthday, and I hope he is now at peace. He will be missed.
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| David Bowie in Chile 1990 By Jorge Barrios,via Wikimedia Commons https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:David_Bowie_Chile.jpg |
I've posted links to videos of some of my favorite David Bowie songs as a
tribute:
Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy (with Bing Crosby), (1977/1982) is a wonderful Christmas song that perfectly blends the voices of two very different stars, from different generations.
Starman (1972), Rebel Rebel (1974) and Ziggy Stardust (1972) are classic early 70s favorites, showcasing his unique music and style. The video for Ziggy Stardust is exceptional: it has amazing footage, onstage and backstage, from the early
70's from a BBC Documentary.
Under Pressure (with Queen) (1981) This amazing song brought out the best in both David Bowie and Freddie Mercury of Queen, and remains one of my favorite songs of all time. The video here for Under Pressure is not the original, and the bands are mostly shown separately, but it has some good concert footage.
Ashes to Ashes (1980) is a classic Bowie song, and the video is surprisingly futuristic. In it, Bowie holds up a photograph that moves, looking intriguingly like a 21st century tablet computer.
Space Oddity (Cover by Passenger) (2016) is a haunting and beautiful version of this song recorded as a fitting tribute shortly after Bowie's death.
No Plan (2017) This dreamlike song and video was released posthumously this week.
Rebel Rebel (1974)
Ziggy Stardust (1972)
Under Pressure- With Queen (1981)
Ashes to Ashes (1980)
Space Oddity- Cover Version by Passenger (2016)
No Plan (Posthumously Released) (2017)
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