David Bowie - I'm Afraid of Americans (Live)

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  • čas přidán 6. 03. 2010
  • 2002 Paris
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Komentáře • 333

  • @robhavock9434
    @robhavock9434 Před měsícem +7

    The more I see of Bowe, the more I appreciate him as the absolute best ever.

  • @ImThatGuy813
    @ImThatGuy813 Před 4 lety +105

    This song was way ahead of it's time!
    I'm afraid of us too.
    RIP David Bowie!

    • @vannjunkin8041
      @vannjunkin8041 Před 2 lety +3

      So am I. . Scared a.f.

    • @louiseditlevsen6887
      @louiseditlevsen6887 Před rokem

      Really! I wish he was alive today we need more humans that can shake up the wiews of humans and just turn things upside down!

    • @gracejones2831
      @gracejones2831 Před rokem +4

      I am an American and I'm afraid AF! This country has lost its collective minds.

  • @thriftyparka5714
    @thriftyparka5714 Před 8 lety +239

    This is the best backing band, and the best live version of I'm Afraid of Americans. I hope it never leaves CZcams. RIP

    • @MrJimmyoc00
      @MrJimmyoc00 Před 8 lety +6

      +ThriftyParka for sure!! loved this, great sound and so powerful. All those parts come together amazingly!!

    • @catherinelevison3310
      @catherinelevison3310 Před 5 lety +3

      ThriftyParka .... it is THE BEST LIVE version!!!

    • @ThereIsNoLord
      @ThereIsNoLord Před 4 lety +2

      What about the Howard Stern version.... equally good.

    • @dustythe2nd188
      @dustythe2nd188 Před 3 lety

      @@ThereIsNoLord No I will have to check that out. Pardon the robbery of your conversation. But he is so animated in this one as he is acting like an American. Very funny.

    • @dustythe2nd188
      @dustythe2nd188 Před 3 lety

      @@ThereIsNoLord I must have the wrong version, the sound quality is really really bad and it is not anything like he does in this version here. I will show you were I was
      czcams.com/video/HLxgcqtvV6o/video.html If you can link me to the correct one I would love that. Thx.

  • @dr.hitskins7821
    @dr.hitskins7821 Před 2 lety +23

    Genius never expires, it lives on…

  • @Cartman8402
    @Cartman8402 Před 2 lety +12

    I was 13 when this song came out. I didn't appreciate David's music back then. Well. Better late than never, right? 👍😉

    • @Aricha-Aricha
      @Aricha-Aricha Před rokem +1

      Боже, ну разве это не шедевр!?

    • @Cartman8402
      @Cartman8402 Před rokem

      @@Aricha-Aricha It is a masterpiece! 👍😉

    • @NoemyTorrance
      @NoemyTorrance Před měsícem

      For real, I never heard of him even in the first years of the 21 century. Now I discovered him this year 2024 being 16😂 👍

  • @marypieratt5747
    @marypieratt5747 Před 3 lety +13

    If we weren’t afraid then, we are now

  • @sarairosenbaum
    @sarairosenbaum Před 8 lety +90

    this performance is simultaneously so hilarious and menacing

    • @maxmichaelhatling
      @maxmichaelhatling Před 3 lety +1

      Playback at .75 and it will give u chills

    • @ndhickson3599
      @ndhickson3599 Před 2 lety +1

      1:44 is definitely hilarious 🤣

    • @sharonj3797
      @sharonj3797 Před 2 lety +1

      @@ndhickson3599 😆 LOL I love it!

    • @AH-jf8uw
      @AH-jf8uw Před rokem +1

      He should be afraid off those demons😅😂😂😂😂

  • @BeatlesBowieKrimson
    @BeatlesBowieKrimson Před 5 lety +18

    David Bowie - vocals, guitar, saxophone, harmonica, stylophone
    Earl Slick - guitar
    Gerry Leonard - guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
    Mark Plati - guitar, bass guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
    Gail Ann Dorsey - bass guitar, guitar, backing vocals
    Sterling Campbell - drums, percussion
    Mike Garson - keyboards
    Catherine Russell - keyboards, percussion, backing vocals

  • @clairehenri6695
    @clairehenri6695 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Oh comme il manque au monde ! comme il me manque !

    • @bowiev2schneider58
      @bowiev2schneider58 Před měsícem

      oui le plus grand artiste pour moi je l'ai vu 5 fois sur scène et grâce à mon travail rencontrer un homme charmant plein d' humour et auto dérision

  • @thelordofsalem3044
    @thelordofsalem3044 Před rokem +6

    The world lost you too soon Mr. Bowie. May you Rest In Peace ❤

  • @ansonjackson6254
    @ansonjackson6254 Před 3 lety +36

    Been listening to this a lot lately. Rings SO true, especially now! Bowie's genius keeps growing, even in death. RIP 🐐

  • @drunkdonkeydude
    @drunkdonkeydude Před 8 lety +111

    Rest in Peace. I know it's crazy but as a 23 year old dingus, I thought this guy would outlive my grandchildren.
    You had a great run and stayed classy to the end.

  • @honuwahine
    @honuwahine Před 2 lety +7

    David Bowie … Rocks so High.. another Universe… brilliance!

  • @catherinelevison3310
    @catherinelevison3310 Před 5 lety +11

    This is the live version with less distortion than the rest I’ve seen. Better!

  • @lalamusicgirl1
    @lalamusicgirl1 Před rokem +1

    DB is still the best of the best! Bowie was a freaking genius artist, songwriter and performer!!! Sorry Beyonce... you're not even close:)

  • @Carizmojones
    @Carizmojones Před 8 lety +78

    I'm Afraid Of Them Too

    • @punkkumies1283
      @punkkumies1283 Před 4 lety

      @Hailey Stuber LOL murica.you dont need to be

    • @dariodiiasio6786
      @dariodiiasio6786 Před 3 lety +2

      @Deese Knutz i think it's not that simple u genius

    • @duanedahljr1669
      @duanedahljr1669 Před 3 lety +1

      I'm the US dollar, and the world is my bitch....you best be scared

    • @MrGotmymojoworkin
      @MrGotmymojoworkin Před 3 lety +1

      @@duanedahljr1669 The USA is bankrupt . So the world will soon be able to relax.

    • @user-eo1vi2nt1o
      @user-eo1vi2nt1o Před rokem

      Come on. Most of us are nice.

  • @AmJiiQuu
    @AmJiiQuu Před 3 měsíci

    Drummer hits like one Bonham did back in the days. This band has quite a massive groove.
    I just saw this at a 1st time. 10/10.

  • @robertschiavone5159
    @robertschiavone5159 Před 2 lety +4

    Check out Nine Inch Nails live version of this song I think it's really good

  • @Jackal72
    @Jackal72 Před 2 lety +8

    That bass guitar work is just.......amazing

    • @morbidmanmusic
      @morbidmanmusic Před rokem

      She's not playing much it I should a keyboard sample of a guitar

    • @jetcheneau5811
      @jetcheneau5811 Před rokem +1

      Gail Ann Dorsey is one of the best bassists in the world.

  • @laraplatt6457
    @laraplatt6457 Před 7 lety +46

    watching all the versions of this song before I pick one to be the official soundtrack for the next four hundred years.

    • @laraplatt6457
      @laraplatt6457 Před 7 lety +9

      this is the one...

    • @bobgreen623
      @bobgreen623 Před 7 lety

      The live one with Sonic Youth isn't bad!

    • @tina.singh27
      @tina.singh27 Před 3 lety +1

      Listen to the one during the concert in Berlin 2002, I love that one ❣️

  • @RStoned7
    @RStoned7 Před 7 lety +14

    09/11/2016: Song of the day.

  • @KATSBARNEAOFICIAL
    @KATSBARNEAOFICIAL Před 2 lety +12

    best version of this song! very powerful!!

  • @user-bl6lh8wh2x
    @user-bl6lh8wh2x Před 2 měsíci

    😢❤I got to Meet David and Iman Jones. They were So Nice 😊

  • @whatever4464
    @whatever4464 Před 6 lety +8

    cant stop watching this

  • @curtisj8991
    @curtisj8991 Před 7 lety +24

    Holy shit the drums and guitar make everything so much better.

  • @justinkade0722
    @justinkade0722 Před 2 lety +10

    As an American, I’m afraid of (other) Americans too, Bowie 👍🏽

  • @partibrejkers
    @partibrejkers Před rokem +3

    Excellent performance with a maximum give of energy. I never seen Bowie in a any song with a big energy and strength as in I'm afraid of Americans.

  • @Scoobydoonut
    @Scoobydoonut Před 14 lety +6

    He's not only the most charismatic, artistic genius who has created so much beauty in this world, but he knows how to have fun and make us smile at the same time. And he's so handsome while he's doing it, just love it ♥

  • @gabrielmanetti3071
    @gabrielmanetti3071 Před 2 lety +8

    True king. Bowie was and is AMAZING

  • @johnstark5344
    @johnstark5344 Před rokem +1

    So bad ass,the best of this song,killin it Earl.

  • @gusmic5759
    @gusmic5759 Před 8 lety +49

    The synonim of real artist. Long live starman

  • @pattycassiani1352
    @pattycassiani1352 Před 3 lety +2

    Grazie Mr. Jones per la tua musica e il tuo sorriso...ci manchi moltissimo....love Bowie

  • @rerite2
    @rerite2 Před 6 lety +18

    So glad I saw him in concert 5 times, in the USA shows and Europe. Charisma, talent, good humor and rock star!

  • @LanceLittle-no7kk
    @LanceLittle-no7kk Před rokem

    Yeah, Unbelievable Rock Star ✴️
    I saw David Bowie, live at The Tower Theater in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in
    1975, or 1976.. can't quite remember exactly when.. but WOW‼️‼️‼️
    Then I watch 6, more of his concerts..
    and each and every time he was SPECTACULAR.. I miss David Bowie..
    Immensely...

  • @ravenocisty
    @ravenocisty Před 4 lety +7

    I love this song so much. Dammit. I wish he was still here. Small of me, since I never met him, but even so, what magic that man could do.

    • @garthamundson4400
      @garthamundson4400 Před 4 lety

      Not to worry. Genius doesn't belong to single "individuals". It's bigger than any one of us, so it always returns in another guise.

  • @dustythe2nd188
    @dustythe2nd188 Před 3 lety +3

    This performance of this song is just the best! He is so funny and it is so kick ass. They really jam out on this version! I just love it. Even his attire is all American! "Johnny want to think of a joke", and hits the side of his head, like Johnny's a dumb f**k! So funny the look on Bowies face as he does that! Just love him. He was so funny.

  • @andrewwimsatt9313
    @andrewwimsatt9313 Před 3 lety +4

    Damn this song is Great. Hard rock roll

  • @AndySalinger33
    @AndySalinger33 Před 7 lety +19

    This is some heavy rock and roll power.

  • @muellerm9768
    @muellerm9768 Před rokem +1

    er hat so viel glück. cause he s great. this is db. a great man.

  • @user-lh2sd3kr5n
    @user-lh2sd3kr5n Před měsícem

    Earl Slick and company,fantastic.

  • @dustythe2nd188
    @dustythe2nd188 Před 3 lety +5

    1/10/2021 5 years we lost him. I am crying my eyes out and watching & listening his music all day. Cannot believe he is really gone and for so long. My Hero.

  • @necholecordova5513
    @necholecordova5513 Před 5 lety +8

    best performance of this song...funny, sexy, and hard core Bowie

  • @matzewall8958
    @matzewall8958 Před 3 lety +1

    Für viele und auch für mich, der beste Musiker den es je gegeben hat! Er hat Lieder geschrieben, die man nie vergessen wird! Danke David Bowie!

  • @gksmith-mccarthy979
    @gksmith-mccarthy979 Před 8 lety +17

    A life well-lived. Thank you for sharing it with us, in all of your forms. Planet Earth is certainly blue right now. (Or at least a very many of us Earthlings are.)

  • @Shadoefax760
    @Shadoefax760 Před 8 lety +41

    Wish he was my dad

  • @grahamejau1
    @grahamejau1 Před 5 lety +6

    Co-written by Brian Eno. No wonder it's so brilliant.

  • @boracho9520
    @boracho9520 Před 2 lety +1

    Title theme song for the tv series Berlin Station. So good.

  • @1112eminem
    @1112eminem Před 12 lety +4

    I Really wanna see Bowie Live

  • @DeepMomentum
    @DeepMomentum Před 8 lety +31

    Pure magic

    • @nancy02121
      @nancy02121 Před 8 lety +4

      +Michael Lassen Indeed it is!

    • @glenmiles6279
      @glenmiles6279 Před 5 lety

      Michael Lassen that’s Bowie,he was magic,god sent us an absolute genius,then took him back☹️

  • @ashleycole3432
    @ashleycole3432 Před 8 lety +9

    55 years young!

  • @SCottLARock19
    @SCottLARock19 Před 8 lety +17

    The ROCK MESSIAH, WE WILL MISS YOU!

  • @dustythe2nd188
    @dustythe2nd188 Před 3 lety +3

    This is one kick as tune and David is so funny as he imitates Johnny! Just love this version.

  • @NoemyTorrance
    @NoemyTorrance Před měsícem

    Good quality! Man! It's crazy how missed this! 😂

  • @TheRichie1004
    @TheRichie1004 Před 8 lety +19

    I love this song. I will never forget the great songs & influence of David Bowie

  • @jingleskhanaudioproductions

    wow yes what a live performance this is!

  • @flma6971
    @flma6971 Před 8 lety +2

    Repose en paix David. N'ai pas peur. Tu as fait ma vie en musique, toutes les étapes... Je suis si triste... Karine.

  • @justicegusting2476
    @justicegusting2476 Před 2 lety +3

    Such a confident performer.
    Excellent.

  • @cinziachellini8098
    @cinziachellini8098 Před 2 lety +1

    Great David!!!...

  • @catherinelevison3310
    @catherinelevison3310 Před 5 lety +18

    This is the best of several live renditions of this song I’ve seen and it’s my favorite because it rocks but clean rock sounds, the others used way too much distortion.

  • @Sergekow
    @Sergekow Před 5 lety +9

    Just Perfect Perfection

  • @margaacacio7195
    @margaacacio7195 Před 8 lety +5

    Magic performance!! David Bowie is God!! 😍😘😚😙

  • @basspiker
    @basspiker Před 8 lety +16

    speechless...

  • @user-ef2nh4kx2t
    @user-ef2nh4kx2t Před 2 lety +1

    Великий Дэвид Боуи.Спасибо тебе за все!!!!

  • @justnotrelevant
    @justnotrelevant Před 4 lety +17

    I'm afraid this is just too frickin good....its ridiculous, I didnt even know I could shiver like this...is this safe?

  • @russelltreadway9963
    @russelltreadway9963 Před rokem

    Lol I loved Bowie, and his music since o 8th grade, my boyfriend at that age bought me every album , handed them to my mom she looked at cover of Diamond Dogs , threw perfect frizebe into the fire place, and continued lol

  • @imyrl0ve4evr99
    @imyrl0ve4evr99 Před 7 lety +20

    Bowie knew

  • @supersonico9364
    @supersonico9364 Před rokem

    First time looking for a live version of this song and I found the best one, lucky!

  • @udoschlauss8861
    @udoschlauss8861 Před 2 lety +1

    Just awesome my big Idol 💕

  • @nurial4914
    @nurial4914 Před 4 lety +2

    im just in love of David..

  • @ximepalleiro1224
    @ximepalleiro1224 Před 2 lety +1

    Wooow que genioooo !! A su edad con tanta energiaaaa!! Era UNICOOOO!!!❤ presioso hombre!! Sexy aun a los 50 !!

  • @sylwia48666
    @sylwia48666 Před 5 lety +3

    handsome genius....

  • @Arandomperson_online
    @Arandomperson_online Před rokem +1

    Lmao 🤣 and he’s so adorable 🥰

  • @NoWay1969
    @NoWay1969 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Me too! (and I'm an American)

  • @joeg5507
    @joeg5507 Před 3 lety +2

    David and band are awesome!!

  •  Před 10 lety +3

    Best of best, long life to DB!. Thanks for the videos isolar.

  • @SCottLARock19
    @SCottLARock19 Před 8 lety +4

    This song is so true .

  • @1112eminem
    @1112eminem Před 11 lety +1

    now thats the best time to see him.. your one lucky dude

  • @bleckgilbert7875
    @bleckgilbert7875 Před 3 lety +1

    Bowiesque ♥️♥️♥️

  • @graham262
    @graham262 Před 10 lety +6

    Amazing performance

  • @Cheese_Piedogi
    @Cheese_Piedogi Před 4 měsíci

    The best!!!!

  • @ms.kayenne
    @ms.kayenne Před 10 lety +27

    oh my, that sound at 2:57 David?? haha

  • @marianabas9615
    @marianabas9615 Před 3 lety +1

    J'adore

  • @SCottLARock19
    @SCottLARock19 Před 4 lety +1

    Great song .

  • @manart3954
    @manart3954 Před rokem

    JUST A big WOW !
    what a live act of this song !

  • @user-lh2sd3kr5n
    @user-lh2sd3kr5n Před 4 měsíci +1

    Bad ass.

  • @AmirSoltany
    @AmirSoltany Před 5 lety +2

    Legend

  • @pascaljeanne8002
    @pascaljeanne8002 Před rokem

    great song man first !

  • @mdeer4
    @mdeer4 Před 10 lety +1

    Wonderful

  • @salliefrench457
    @salliefrench457 Před 5 lety +2

    Awesome!!

  • @happymedz5987
    @happymedz5987 Před 3 lety +1

    Best song live

  • @robdavidson1876
    @robdavidson1876 Před 6 lety +1

    Unique artist

  • @cleansanchez4880
    @cleansanchez4880 Před 5 lety +4

    This is 2016's theme song.

  • @LillianaBMS
    @LillianaBMS Před 5 lety +1

    Brilliant, just brilliant! Thank you!!

  • @drra2308
    @drra2308 Před 8 lety +5

    eternal

  • @juliaiglesias79
    @juliaiglesias79 Před 5 lety +1

    YOU BEAUTIFUL GOD

  • @blackturkdog
    @blackturkdog Před 5 lety +1

    He looks very good here. Vrry elegant and nimble

  • @aternialaffsalot
    @aternialaffsalot Před 9 měsíci

    It was true then and still true now 😭

  • @xxxkama7xxx
    @xxxkama7xxx Před 12 lety +2

    He was fucking amazing on that tour. I really want him to do another one. If Jagger who is quite older can still tour, why can't David?

  • @angelolocorotondo9285

    STUPENDOLA

  • @spliff1001
    @spliff1001 Před 2 lety +1

    👍👍👍👍👍