David had an incredible voice but what made it unique was not his beautiful tone, nor his 4 octave range, it was his ability to drip character and emotion from every single syllable! :)
@@kdphotos4691 backing vocals instead of a choir... Article online: "Vandross, Cherry and Clark would turn out to be one of the driving forces on the album, frequently taking the lead vocal role and allowing Bowie to slip into the background for the very first time. Indeed, it was Vandross who came up with the chorus for ‘Young Americans’. As the singer recalled in 1987, he approached Clark during a session and said: “What if there was a phrase that went, ‘Young American, young American, he was the young American - all right!’ Now, when ‘all right’ comes up, jump over me and go into harmony.” Bowie apparently overheard the conversation and ran with the idea."
Bowie was absolute Magic his whole career up until the end. It makes me sad thinking he will never see a person on Mars but it makes me happy knowing that he has helped many many people coping with everyday life
Young Americans is my favorite Bowie album. Not a bad song on the album. "Young Americans is the ninth studio album by English musician David Bowie, released on 7 March 1975 by RCA Records. The album marked a departure from the glam rock style of Bowie's previous albums, showcasing his interest in soul and R&B."
I was lucky enough to see David Bowie in concert in the 70’s, the greatest music event I have ever gone to, and I have seen quite a few live performances by some iconic performers.
This album was recorded in Philly, my birth place. I also saw rhis tour. It was Dacid Sandborn on the Sax. The line I heard the news today oh boy. Was a nod to John Lennon who worked with Bowie on the album and even co-wrote Fame and helped David do a cover of the Beatles song, Across the Universe.
I grew up listening to Bowie from a very young age. There was and never will be anyone quite like him. He has also influenced so many talented artists.
Actually, he should just react to Nina Simone's rendition. I was really taken with Bowie's version, but then when I heard Simone sing " Wild is the Wind", I cried...
I'm 65-years-old, but my mind sure doesn't feel like it is. I came of age in the 70s and I have owned everything David Bowie released on every format. Started cranking up the 8-tracks in my cars in the early 70s! He's always been my favorite and I love almost everything coming out of that era- I even call the 70s decade the "Golden Years" in honor of his song. This particular song, Young Americans" has withstood the years for me and with me. If I had to pick one song for the top (impossible), this would be it! A LITTLE TRIVIA--> Not once in this song will you hear "Young Americans". It's always "Young American". I really appreciate your reaction to this one! THANKS! 😀🤟 💛
Another great artist I grew up with. David Bowie was an English singer-songwriter & actor. He constantly reinvented himself to stay current over nearly 5 decades. His first big hit was "Space Oddity" in 1969. He has had a lot of great songs including "Starman", "Ziggy Stardust", "Rebel Rebel", "Young Americans", "Changes", "Fame", "Golden Years", "Ashes To Ashes", "Under Pressure", Let's Dance", "Modern Love", "China Girl", "Heroes" etc.
I’m so glad you did the audio version of this song. David Bowie, of course, sounds great live but you can’t get the same experience of this song live that you do on audio. Thanks Jay!!
Oh my God this is one of my favorite David Bowie songs thank you for this. I've been trying to buy the actual album and what they're asking for it is absolutely insane and I'm not prepared to pay that yet so this will help me get my fix.
@@michellec2514 In the meantime check your local library. You'd be surprised what they have. After he passed they kept adding albums of Bowie's that they didn't have at my library. I've checked out albums of his and renewed till I can't anymore. Just a thought.
@@brucedillinger9448 if I had all my albums it would be so amazing I've tried to think of all the ones that I had to try to rebuild my collection I've gotten a few but there's still so many
Around this time Bowie decided that soul music from the US was going to be the future. And then his next albums ended up being very European, but that's Bowie for you.
Lars Von Trier - one of the greatest living film directors used this song in two of his movies - Dogville and Manderlay. And this song fits there perfectly in both of them
One of my favourites for sure, so much going on in this song, and he does so many incredible things with his voice. Doesn't really matter what you do next of his, it will always be different, and it will always be great. Loved this, thank you.
To say David was a changeling would be an almost limiting “description” of his talent. 1970’s David Bowie was my personal favorite but you just can’t put the man who said he was “an actor playing a rock star” in a box.
Yay! Thank you! Love this song! Love this entire album! Love David’s look from this time period. First Bowie album I bought. Thank you, 7th grade art teacher! 💜💜💜
Such a great song ❤️ so many Bowie tunes are worth checking out. Golden Years, Life on Mars, Modern Love, China Girl… the list goes on and on and every single one is brilliant ❤️
yes!! i love bowies funk and soul music! He was in an 80s movie called the labyrinth, and his song "chilly down" is hilarious and funky, and "as the world falls down" is very dreamy! just to check out if u want!
His vocals on this song are seriously underrated. And it was an experiment on his part...he was a true artist, pushing his boundaries, exploring new directions moment by moment. It's a pleasure to be reminded of the pleasure it was to be following those "changes."
NOW if you REALLY want to hear and see Bowie get DOWN and FUNKY react to his song STAY. It doesn't get a lot of play or recognition but it is BEYOND. - Look for the Live version from the Dinah Shore Show on CZcams. #BANGER
My favorite Bowie album is Lodger. Two hits from that are “Boys Keep Swinging” and “DJ”. He performed “Boys Keep Swinging” when he appeared on Saturday Night Live in 1979. He did “TVC15” and “The Man Who Sold the World” also during that appearance. Krause Nomi and Joey Arias were amazing. Another side of Bowie you should see. 💜
The most popular live version is from The Dick Cavett Show. You will see a 20 something Luther Vandross as 1 of the backing singers. Mother of Slash was in charge of the wardrobe. Philadelphia soul inspired David Bowie. It also inspired Hall and Oates.
Oooooh J I came back AGAIN for your joyous reaction. AWESOME guy. "Suffragette city" "Starman" "Sound and vision" "Let's Dance" "Drive in saturday night" "Rock n Roll suicide" "Look back in anger" "Golden Years" "Fame" "Let's Dance" "Changes". I'll stop there for now to let you catch your breath!! @Katie Sale TAKE NOTES!! Enjoy the ride.
This reaction was a joy to watch. Jayvee, when Bowie wrote this song, he was writing for people who would get it, people like you. I find a lot of humor in the lyrics: It took him minutes/took her nowhere
David Bowie, as a songwriter, shares a thing with Bob Dylan (wherever you place them on the scale of talent, and personally I'd put David not too much beneath Bob, as if anyone even comes close to Dylan): they both were/are able totally to imagine and inhabit the thoughts, feelings, hopes, fears of characters outside themselves. I think that's rare. Many revered singer-songwriters (James Taylor, Carole King) draw on their own experiences. Bowie is able to invent a character and see through that person's eyes.
Title song from one of my favorite Bowie albums, love this song! Most of the album was recorded at Sigma Sound Studios in Philly, home of the famous Philly Soul Sound. Other songs to check out from the album: Fascination, Right, Somebody Up There Likes Me. And of course, the album ends with Fame, recorded with John Lennon. Again, fantastic album!
That's Luther in the back ground! He was visiting a friend and overheard David Bowie singing and said this needs a hook and started "singing young american, young american she was an young american". Bowie heard him and came out and said who is that singing...Luther became a back ground singer for him!
Jovaughn: Good to have you back man 😄👍🙏 Turn the volume just a few clicks. Good track to start with. You're correct, the lyrics are an exercise in themselves but this track has a real groove. Bowie, eh? What can you say?
David Bowie, was a force of nature. Utterly brilliant, no one like him. Glad you like it Jovaughn.
He will always be a force of nature, he’s eternal…
Saxophonist is David Sandborn. Extremely well known musician… one of the most influential in his day 🔥🔥
I forgot about that. I’ve seen Sandborn several times in concert.
great musician.
No "d" in his last name, guys. David Sanborn.
Apparently not so influential that people remember how to spell his name.
@@gvbezoff Aw, you had to ?
@@sundromos9456 Alas, I am nothing but a walking mass of sarcasm, cynicism, satire, and irony.
David had an incredible voice but what made it unique was not his beautiful tone, nor his 4 octave range, it was his ability to drip character and emotion from every single syllable! :)
I’m proud of you for catching that Beatles reference.
John Lennon played with Bowie on a couple of songs, and co-wrote Fame with him. They were good friends.
John was in on one recording of this song , was crazy hearing Lennon singing on it
I guess that explains why "I heard the news today oh boy!" is in this?
@@kdphotos4691 backing vocals instead of a choir... Article online: "Vandross, Cherry and Clark would turn out to be one of the driving forces on the album, frequently taking the lead vocal role and allowing Bowie to slip into the background for the very first time. Indeed, it was Vandross who came up with the chorus for ‘Young Americans’. As the singer recalled in 1987, he approached Clark during a session and said: “What if there was a phrase that went, ‘Young American, young American, he was the young American - all right!’ Now, when ‘all right’ comes up, jump over me and go into harmony.” Bowie apparently overheard the conversation and ran with the idea."
The legendary Luther Vandross is one of the backup singers.
I never knew that! I need to dig out my Luther CD's.
Never Too Much would be a good one to react to.
@@moiraconleyhomes8501 Kenny G. played sax for Luther's band.
Yes we were spoiled we grew up with some of the best music ever made but I'm glad younger people are keeping it alive man
Bowie was absolute Magic his whole career up until the end. It makes me sad thinking he will never see a person on Mars but it makes me happy knowing that he has helped many many people coping with everyday life
Well said.
@@bethmiller1840 agreed!
He never even saw a person on the Moon.
Young Americans is my favorite Bowie album. Not a bad song on the album. "Young Americans is the ninth studio album by English musician David Bowie, released on 7 March 1975 by RCA Records. The album marked a departure from the glam rock style of Bowie's previous albums, showcasing his interest in soul and R&B."
Welcome back J!!! Bowie's "Changes" and "China Girl" are next for you!
I lost it when you heard the Beatles reference 😅 Great reaction to a great song!
Louder Jay, always, louder!
This album has several amazing songs, fascination, win, somebody up there , and of course fame… all worth a listen, you’ll love them!
I was lucky enough to see David Bowie in concert in the 70’s, the greatest music event I have ever gone to, and I have seen quite a few live performances by some iconic performers.
David Sanborn is the saxophonist who does the solo. ♥️
This album was recorded in Philly, my birth place. I also saw rhis tour. It was Dacid Sandborn on the Sax. The line I heard the news today oh boy. Was a nod to John Lennon who worked with Bowie on the album and even co-wrote Fame and helped David do a cover of the Beatles song, Across the Universe.
Such a great icon! David Bowie is stellar! How about Heroes? Or anything else! Duets with Bing Crosby or Freddie Mercury. He was just amazing!
Golden Years........
Today is my bday! the best gift from your channel was to get this reaction to another Bowie song! He is my all time fav male singer ! thnk u
You’re back! And with Bowie!!! 🥳 Please do Rock & Roll Suicide! And Wild Is the Wind!
One of my all-time favourite David Bowie's songs. The great Luther Vandross is doing background vocals on the track too!
I believe Luther V actually did the vocal arrangements, as well as leading the backing singers.
Bought this single, when it was first released, and still have the original vinyl. My favourite Bowie song!!
You’re killing me dude…LMAO!! David Bowie did ask John Lennon if he could use that line in the song….
This is one of my favorite Bowie songs. His voice is magic! And the sax....is amazing!
David Sanborn on sax check out Maputo with Bob James
He played this live on Soul Train not too many Caucasian Artist got on there but he did it. Check it out!!!
He did Fame and Golden Years only on Soul Train. He did this one on the Dick Cavert show.
@@rdm4509 You are correct!
I grew up listening to Bowie from a very young age. There was and never will be anyone quite like him. He has also influenced so many talented artists.
My favorite Bowie song
Good to see you. Bowie? You can't miss!
RIP, to a legend.
I'm Canadian and always loved this song. I'm singing it now!
JV you should hear Bowie sing Wild Is The Wind…a cover of a song by Nina Simone. He recorded it after seeing her in concert and meeting her.
It's a beautiful song. My favourite.
@@corinnewilkes5837 Mine too.
@@johnothebiker I hope JV will watch it soon. The video is also very good 👍
Actually, he should just react to Nina Simone's rendition. I was really taken with Bowie's version, but then when I heard Simone sing " Wild is the Wind", I cried...
This is by far my favorite Bowie song, glad you really appreciated it. If you haven’t reacted to Heroes yet you really should.
I loved your reaction to this song, Jay. Well done for spotting the Beatles reference in the lyrics.
David Bowie was the master of reinventing himself and his music, A true Icon!!
I'm 65-years-old, but my mind sure doesn't feel like it is. I came of age in the 70s and I have owned everything David Bowie released on every format. Started cranking up the 8-tracks in my cars in the early 70s! He's always been my favorite and I love almost everything coming out of that era- I even call the 70s decade the "Golden Years" in honor of his song. This particular song, Young Americans" has withstood the years for me and with me. If I had to pick one song for the top (impossible), this would be it! A LITTLE TRIVIA--> Not once in this song will you hear "Young Americans". It's always "Young American". I really appreciate your reaction to this one! THANKS! 😀🤟 💛
Welcome back! My absolute favourite David Bowie song!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Bowie was unique in that every album he changed his voice. I loved this version best.
Lots of happy viewers with early Bowie! ✌🏻🇺🇦
Bowie was definitely an evolving artist (in an era when artists were allowed to evolve)
The wonderful Luther Vandross doing backing vocals before he went solo!
One of my fave Bowie albums :-)
Bowie’s one of the biggest chameleons in pop music - so many styles, so many genres, so eclectic. One of the true geniuses.
Another great artist I grew up with. David Bowie was an English singer-songwriter & actor. He constantly reinvented himself to stay current over nearly 5 decades. His first big hit was "Space Oddity" in 1969. He has had a lot of great songs including "Starman", "Ziggy Stardust", "Rebel Rebel", "Young Americans", "Changes", "Fame", "Golden Years", "Ashes To Ashes", "Under Pressure", Let's Dance", "Modern Love", "China Girl", "Heroes" etc.
Love this! Never heard Davie Bowie before! Already downloaded it!
Katie! I'm so happy for you. Better Bowie late than never!
Lucky you! Getting to hear Bowie for the first time! ⚡ ✌
Enjoy! Try “Sorrow” by him. In fact just try it all! ⭐️
Thank you Dawn, Bruce and Victoria!!
I envy you. *SOOOOO* much amazing music to discover, in innumerable different styles.
Brilliant song from a perfect album. 17 year old Luther Vandross on backing vocals. Love this set of songs. x
So glad you're back with Bowie! This album was a staple in my collection. Still is. Got me through some tough years back in the 70's. ✌
"Ain't there one damn song that can make me - break down and cry-y!" One of the greatest moments in rock history right there.
I’m so glad you did the audio version of this song. David Bowie, of course, sounds great live but you can’t get the same experience of this song live that you do on audio. Thanks Jay!!
Bowie very rarely sung it live. ☺️
I love David Bowie; he is so versatile, and his range is wonderful. I love all of it.
Welcome back!
Oh my God this is one of my favorite David Bowie songs thank you for this. I've been trying to buy the actual album and what they're asking for it is absolutely insane and I'm not prepared to pay that yet so this will help me get my fix.
Curious...how much they asking?
@@brucedillinger9448 the cheapest I ever saw was like $75 and I saw it go up from there
@@michellec2514 thanks for the info. So wish I had kept my old vinyl, or at least my Bowie albums.
@@michellec2514 In the meantime check your local library. You'd be surprised what they have. After he passed they kept adding albums of Bowie's that they didn't have at my library. I've checked out albums of his and renewed till I can't anymore. Just a thought.
@@brucedillinger9448 if I had all my albums it would be so amazing I've tried to think of all the ones that I had to try to rebuild my collection I've gotten a few but there's still so many
Around this time Bowie decided that soul music from the US was going to be the future. And then his next albums ended up being very European, but that's Bowie for you.
Bowie is like a Russian doll of talent. Intelligence, style, soul he had it all.
You can’t go wrong with a bit of Bowie 👍
Lars Von Trier - one of the greatest living film directors used this song in two of his movies - Dogville and Manderlay. And this song fits there perfectly in both of them
One of my favourites for sure, so much going on in this song, and he does so many incredible things with his voice. Doesn't really matter what you do next of his, it will always be different, and it will always be great. Loved this, thank you.
You should react to David Bowie and Mick Jagger "Dancing in the street"
Camp as hell but funny and great at the same time.
And " Modern Love"
So much going on in this song. The lyrical content and cadence, the backing vocals, the bass and drums. Definitely one of my favourites
GREAT song to react to, one of my all-time Bowie favorites. I also love his songs "Starman", "Golden Years" and "Changes"
To say David was a changeling would be an almost limiting “description” of his talent. 1970’s David Bowie was my personal favorite but you just can’t put the man who said he was “an actor playing a rock star” in a box.
Model Ava Cherry a beautiful black model and David's girlfriend, made up part of his soulful backup singers. ♥ They REALLY ramped up this great sound.
Dude!! If you likes this song, try listening to another song by Bowie called Starman!!
he did Starman a while back- czcams.com/video/qS449E6t2hA/video.html and 6 other Bowie tunes.
Yes, and modern love. I was shocked to find out how many of his songs were covered like dolly and prince. Geniuses.
@@surlechapeau
Just started watching his channel. Glad he’s listened to Starman. Has he listened to Life On Mara yet? Another fav of mine…
@@DanieVargas no
Great song to set it off! Welcome back JoVaughn!
Yay! Thank you! Love this song! Love this entire album! Love David’s look from this time period. First Bowie album I bought. Thank you, 7th grade art teacher! 💜💜💜
Try "Jean Genie", "Suffragette City", "Changes", and "Diamond Dogs". There are many more to chose from but those were the first that I thought of.
This song makes me think Prince listened to it about 50 times a day!
Such a great song ❤️ so many Bowie tunes are worth checking out. Golden Years, Life on Mars, Modern Love, China Girl… the list goes on and on and every single one is brilliant ❤️
Welcome back J. We missed you. Great to see your enthusiasm.
Your reaction just brought me so much joy. I felt like that the first I listened to this song and it still is my favorite Bowie ever!
yes!! i love bowies funk and soul music! He was in an 80s movie called the labyrinth, and his song "chilly down" is hilarious and funky, and "as the world falls down" is very dreamy! just to check out if u want!
His vocals on this song are seriously underrated. And it was an experiment on his part...he was a true artist, pushing his boundaries, exploring new directions moment by moment. It's a pleasure to be reminded of the pleasure it was to be following those "changes."
Try the song Fascination from the same album.
Yes!
My favourite on that album is “Win.” It even pulls me out of an anxiety attack. X
GREAT GR8888 CLASSIC ROCK SONG TO HEAR ON MY 62ND BIRTHDAY! :) THANKS JAY
NOW if you REALLY want to hear and see Bowie get DOWN and FUNKY react to his song STAY. It doesn't get a lot of play or recognition but it is BEYOND. - Look for the Live version from the Dinah Shore Show on CZcams. #BANGER
My favorite Bowie album is Lodger. Two hits from that are “Boys Keep Swinging” and “DJ”. He performed “Boys Keep Swinging” when he appeared on Saturday Night Live in 1979. He did “TVC15” and “The Man Who Sold the World” also during that appearance. Krause Nomi and Joey Arias were amazing. Another side of Bowie you should see. 💜
I was a radio DJ back in the early '80s. I opened my show with 'DJ.'
@@kdphotos4691 Such a great tune!
The most popular live version is from The Dick Cavett Show. You will see a 20 something Luther Vandross as 1 of the backing singers.
Mother of Slash was in charge of the wardrobe.
Philadelphia soul inspired David Bowie. It also inspired Hall and Oates.
I'm glad you're back!! Great song !!!
The brilliance of Bowie!
Great way to post again! Love Bowie.
Welcome back! That’s the one and only Luther Vandross singing backing vocals!!! 🙌🏻🔥
Oooooh J I came back AGAIN for your joyous reaction. AWESOME guy. "Suffragette city" "Starman" "Sound and vision" "Let's Dance" "Drive in saturday night" "Rock n Roll suicide" "Look back in anger" "Golden Years" "Fame" "Let's Dance" "Changes". I'll stop there for now to let you catch your breath!!
@Katie Sale TAKE NOTES!! Enjoy the ride.
~so glad you enjoyed this one, it's been one of my favourites since the 70's. Was lucky enough to see Bowie live 2 or 3 times.
I wish I could listen to this song for the first time again.
I loved your reaction to this song. When I was a teenager (in the 80s) I was listening to Bowie because his music was such a variety. I love variety.
Try "Right" from this same album. It is utterly brilliant and unique!
This reaction was a joy to watch. Jayvee, when Bowie wrote this song, he was writing for people who would get it, people like you.
I find a lot of humor in the lyrics: It took him minutes/took her nowhere
I just found your channel. People like you are making history. People from different backgrounds finding unity thru music. Unprecedented🎯🏆😁
He was a fashion king ...this pale razor-sharp figure cutting through rock and life.
David Bowie - Rebel Rebel - Modern Love - Let's Dance - Under Pressure - Fame - Space Oddity
Great track - Fame was the stand out track on this album, although I love the second track 'Win'.
David Bowie, as a songwriter, shares a thing with Bob Dylan (wherever you place them on the scale of talent, and personally I'd put David not too much beneath Bob, as if anyone even comes close to Dylan): they both were/are able totally to imagine and inhabit the thoughts, feelings, hopes, fears of characters outside themselves. I think that's rare. Many revered singer-songwriters (James Taylor, Carole King) draw on their own experiences. Bowie is able to invent a character and see through that person's eyes.
Title song from one of my favorite Bowie albums, love this song! Most of the album was recorded at Sigma Sound Studios in Philly, home of the famous Philly Soul Sound. Other songs to check out from the album: Fascination, Right, Somebody Up There Likes Me. And of course, the album ends with Fame, recorded with John Lennon. Again, fantastic album!
Bomb the bass-Don’t make me wait. Next?😎
Bowie was criticizing AMERICA. Lyrics are everything
So good to see you back again, and what a song to return with! The entire Young Americans album is a banger and one of my favourites from him. :)
Welcome back and took a belter of a song with you.
That's Luther in the back ground! He was visiting a friend and overheard David Bowie singing and said this needs a hook and started "singing young american, young american she was an young american". Bowie heard him and came out and said who is that singing...Luther became a back ground singer for him!
My friend & I were bopping to this while in Wendy’s. Such a great song! Thx J!
You did it, you finally reacted to Young Americans 😢😱🥰 please react to Fascination on that same album 🙏
When he says OK he loves it right
Jovaughn: Good to have you back man 😄👍🙏 Turn the volume just a few clicks.
Good track to start with. You're correct, the lyrics are an exercise in themselves but this track has a real groove. Bowie, eh? What can you say?
I love this song