Perfect Day - BBC promotion

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  • Featuring a wide-array of artists singing Lou Reed's "Perfect Day." Artists include: David Bowie, Laurie Anderson, Bono among many others.
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  • @ScareglowSkull
    @ScareglowSkull Před měsícem +53

    Anyone here in 2024 remembering this classic?

  • @jasonjayawardena8512
    @jasonjayawardena8512 Před 8 lety +193

    R.I.P. David Bowie

  • @Workingartist1
    @Workingartist1 Před rokem +30

    I worked on this project as the Makeup Artist - it was amazing.

    • @BossySwan
      @BossySwan Před 26 dny +1

      Did you keep them hanging on?

  • @dplatt7290
    @dplatt7290 Před rokem +48

    The way Dr. John sings "poifect" in that drawl always makes me smile

    • @dr.2335
      @dr.2335 Před rokem +3

      Since day one.

    • @splintercast8092
      @splintercast8092 Před 3 měsíci +4

      I don't think it's an accident that he was given that line.

    • @miz_logo_lee
      @miz_logo_lee Před 2 měsíci +1

      I am so grateful I saw him live in concert once. Reed too for that matter. I met him as well.

    • @dplatt7290
      @dplatt7290 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@miz_logo_lee i had a chance to see him and I didn't go! I regret it a lot.

    • @miz_logo_lee
      @miz_logo_lee Před 2 měsíci

      @@dplatt7290 ☹️

  • @thatsgorg
    @thatsgorg Před 8 lety +415

    "You made me forget myself" exactly how it feels listening to David's music. RIP.

    • @victormorgado5318
      @victormorgado5318 Před 2 lety +22

      you mean Lou Reed's music

    • @siobhan5948
      @siobhan5948 Před 2 lety +20

      @@victormorgado5318 No I meant David who is singing that line, I know it's a Lou Reid song.

    • @jslfcs6655
      @jslfcs6655 Před 2 lety +2

      Just how it feels when you're on heroin. Unfortunately it's the best feeling.

    • @steamat314
      @steamat314 Před 2 lety

      I am glad I spent it with you

    • @kasperjoonatan6014
      @kasperjoonatan6014 Před 2 lety +4

      And he is dressed like he is already in heaven 😥

  • @valeriekokenge659
    @valeriekokenge659 Před 2 lety +139

    Its a great song.
    Lou wrote it.
    Bowie produced it.
    Mick wrote the strings arrangement.
    And BBC made it even better with all these top singers.
    Thanks for sharing.

    • @dplatt7290
      @dplatt7290 Před rokem +3

      Have you seen the classic albums episode about this? They play the strings for Lou and he smiles at how good Ronson was

    • @melissatyree566
      @melissatyree566 Před rokem +4

      Fyi...it is mick ronson for those who don't know. Fabulous guitarist who played with David Bowie and Ian hunter. 😍

    • @user-cs6up8eq7s
      @user-cs6up8eq7s Před 11 měsíci +2

      ​@@melissatyree566 yes him and David made it possible for Lou Reed to have a solo career don't care what anybody says

    • @jimenglish1682
      @jimenglish1682 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Bowie and Mick produced it.
      Infact Mick in Lou's words was a bigger influence on the whole production of Transformer

    • @lynnalborough9672
      @lynnalborough9672 Před 7 měsíci +2

      Its about Heroin people get a bloody grip...

  • @hexxon77
    @hexxon77 Před 2 lety +15

    Probably one of the best TV commercials/spots ever.

  • @lulawilliams2980
    @lulawilliams2980 Před 7 lety +236

    David Bowie completely stands out there for me
    x

    • @shanefitzpatrick5811
      @shanefitzpatrick5811 Před 3 lety +4

      Yes l agree.

    • @shanefitzpatrick5811
      @shanefitzpatrick5811 Před 3 lety +13

      David is so unbelievable. Not only his understated vocals in this song but how cool does the man look. And he produced the album this track is on TRANSFORMER (original version)also Heather Small gets a nod. Very good.

    • @pliv1
      @pliv1 Před 3 lety +6

      @@shanefitzpatrick5811 his quality shines higher more than all those who are also stellar act/s themselves

    • @henrikcarlsen1881
      @henrikcarlsen1881 Před 2 lety +9

      Yes, but the voice of Heather Small gave me shivers too.

    • @waynenorthspacebuoy3529
      @waynenorthspacebuoy3529 Před 2 lety

      Excellent ... I hope my YT Bowie songs makes him smile from far far away ... superfans unite.

  • @garydavis3254
    @garydavis3254 Před 2 lety +186

    I see a lot of comments about David Bowie and Lou Reed, and I love and miss them dearly. But everyone seems to forget that Mick Ronson made this song the masterpiece that it is. RIP David, Lou and Ronno.

    • @QWERTY-ri5yw
      @QWERTY-ri5yw Před 2 lety +2

      Don’t forget Shane lol!
      Edit.. oh and boyzone 🤣

    • @julietsalvidge4760
      @julietsalvidge4760 Před 2 lety +1

      Mick Ronson (David Bowie)-or Mick Ronson (Mark Ronson's dad.)

    • @garydavis3254
      @garydavis3254 Před 2 lety +2

      @@julietsalvidge4760 Well, Mark Ronson’s father’s name is Laurence Ronson. Soooooo

    • @jrutstein
      @jrutstein Před 2 lety +9

      Nah Lou made this song a master piece

    • @garydavis3254
      @garydavis3254 Před 2 lety +9

      @@jrutstein Lou wrote it. But Ronson wrote the string arrangements, played piano and co-produced the song. In my opinion, that is what makes it the masterpiece that it is.

  • @michaelperkins4854
    @michaelperkins4854 Před 2 lety +21

    One of the best things the BBC have ever done.

  • @llTheShizzll
    @llTheShizzll Před 12 lety +2

    The instrumental bit is as close as your gunna get to heaven.

  • @RK-bj4pg
    @RK-bj4pg Před rokem +14

    It is my birthday today. It was the perfect day spent with my daughter. She made me forget myself. I’m so glad I spent it with her.
    I love her so much 🙌🏽
    I have reaped what I sowed with her.

    • @kevtb874
      @kevtb874 Před 3 měsíci

      You know this dong is about heroin right? It's not a happy birthday song or a wedding song. Just so you know.

  • @TheJaynethepayne
    @TheJaynethepayne Před 13 lety +197

    This has to be my favourite BBC promotion ever. It was the first time I heard 'Perfect Day'. Thank you BBC for doing something really right.

    • @TheJaynethepayne
      @TheJaynethepayne Před 3 lety +11

      Still listening 9 years later!

    • @maptuffs
      @maptuffs Před 3 lety +1

      @@TheJaynethepayne glad to see

    • @colinp2238
      @colinp2238 Před 2 lety +1

      Look up the Lou Reed album Transformer and treat yourself.

    • @rozb554
      @rozb554 Před 10 měsíci +2

      I remember watching this on TV as a teen, aged 17, and getting quite emotional. For some reason this tune made me feel a surge of love, maybe for my country it's hard to say.

  • @matt-berry
    @matt-berry Před rokem +39

    Heather Small absolutely crushes it here, her opening line midway gives me goosebumps. Then her part at the finish is just *chef's kiss*

    • @annettelanham9897
      @annettelanham9897 Před rokem +3

      Yes Heather Small gives me goosebumps as well!

    • @viper4274
      @viper4274 Před rokem +2

      Me too

    • @BossySwan
      @BossySwan Před rokem +2

      She should feel proud today for that performance

    • @jamesr141
      @jamesr141 Před měsícem

      Gives me goosebumps too. Amazing for one line.

  • @NickSheridanVids
    @NickSheridanVids Před 8 lety +197

    David Bowie. From David Bowie. There isn't anything he touched that didn't turn to gold.

    • @robertarisz8464
      @robertarisz8464 Před 2 lety +11

      Honestly he did have a few misses too. Or at least things I did not care for. But overall - holy f@#king Ch1rst! My favourite artist by far in any genres.
      As an artist, you have to be willing to take risks. That means a few failures. But Bowie had more than his fair share of successes. Great intellect, great artist, and great human being.
      The world was a richer place with him in it and we should be grateful.

    • @artproject3169
      @artproject3169 Před rokem +2

      Never really thought of it that way. Correct.

    • @elizabethblack3863
      @elizabethblack3863 Před rokem

      You've obviously never heard the laughing gnome!

  • @gordianknot6867
    @gordianknot6867 Před 2 lety +230

    I don’t think anyone has ever matched David Bowie in the last 100 years, he’s done so much and given the world so much through music and otherwise. He was so intelligent too, he was ahead of the critics and knew talent when he saw it, especially when it was being wasted. He tamed iggy pop and got Lou Reed mainstream during a time when they were falling apart.

    • @christinetaylor70
      @christinetaylor70 Před 2 lety +11

      He was way way ahead of his time

    • @captainboing
      @captainboing Před 2 lety +12

      totally subjective. You like his stuff, that's great, I am genuinely happy he transports you. For me... meh

    • @gordianknot6867
      @gordianknot6867 Před 2 lety +9

      @@captainboing fair enough, I can see why people wouldn’t like him that much tbh but you can’t deny he has been very experimental and influenced a lot on the way. He helped give us some great albums from iggy and reed

    • @captainboing
      @captainboing Před 2 lety +4

      @@gordianknot6867 yep agree with that... You know what, I don't have a single DB track in my collection but a few of Iggy's

    • @engeldestodes8294
      @engeldestodes8294 Před 2 lety +4

      Bowie........ Is God. He taked my heard, the day he died

  • @stevejames5900
    @stevejames5900 Před 2 lety +16

    I could hear Heather Small belt out that tune 20 years later and with no microphone! ... majestic voice and vibe ... dear Lord what a creation!

    • @traviescratchcards5875
      @traviescratchcards5875 Před 2 lety +2

      100% 🤣🤣🙌 not enough comments in this section about heather! She killed this 🔥🔥

    • @BossySwan
      @BossySwan Před 8 měsíci

      Heather sings in *BOLD CAPS LOCK*

  • @KSdinnafashsassinach
    @KSdinnafashsassinach Před rokem +4

    Lord gave me an amazing range of artists. And I am eternally grateful. Thank you.

  • @carlnewtonfishing6045
    @carlnewtonfishing6045 Před 3 lety +67

    This is one of the BBC best moments. The voices and talent here will never be repeated. And bowie was the best bit.!

    • @user-fb6uc9du6s
      @user-fb6uc9du6s Před 7 měsíci +1

      🎉❤🎉 Yessss, Bowie was the best within all those living Legends 🎉❤🎉

    • @andyx2506
      @andyx2506 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Hmmm, subjective, Best? it's Dr. John. You're welcome.

  • @steviejohansen6417
    @steviejohansen6417 Před 3 lety +21

    Miss you Mr Bowie my childhood hero then through my life. Nicest guy ever true Englishman 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @andrew80s
    @andrew80s Před 2 lety +42

    What a showcase for the beauty of the human voice; so many different tones and styles. The two parts Heather Small sings always give me goosebumps.

  • @lisastahlman1596
    @lisastahlman1596 Před rokem +14

    I still remember seeing this video for the first time. I was in Israel on vacation and they had the British feeds of MTV and VH1 in all the hotels. The video must have just come out because they played it all the time. I was obsessed. Years later when I met my husband he introduced me to the original Lou Reed version after we both started humming the song after a perfect date.

  • @josephmarkey9096
    @josephmarkey9096 Před 2 lety +2

    25 years. This just breaks my heart. So many gone, friends, family and famous. RIP to them all since this Perfect Day in 1996.

  • @richl6966
    @richl6966 Před rokem +10

    I was 12 when this came out. Fair to say I enjoyed it. Some of my favourite stars of the time there but some I've come to love since.

    • @DavetheAvatar
      @DavetheAvatar Před rokem +2

      I was 9 and it still sticks to me. This part of the 90s were such a forgotten moment in pop culture that this captures.

  • @haroldwhitney6130
    @haroldwhitney6130 Před rokem +6

    Hell of a song. Simple. Powerful. Nostalgic.

  • @peregrinec5477
    @peregrinec5477 Před 3 lety +12

    The original Lou Reed version is one of those that always make me cry. Like Bowie's, "Heroes." Both are my go to for when I need a good cry. This rendition of, "Perfect Day," is stunning. I only just discovered it a couple of days ago. Gobsmack.

    • @albertolamandini
      @albertolamandini Před 7 měsíci +1

      Can't believe it! Today I woke up with "Perfect day" in my head and then I thought I wanted to send it to my gf. Then I thought about "heroes" and that I also wanted to send it to her. Then I read this comment...

  • @dtothebtotheh
    @dtothebtotheh Před 3 lety +69

    Watching this back after years, Bowie definitely stands out out for me, great charisma and voice

    • @melizmatea
      @melizmatea Před rokem +2

      I have to agree with you! He's just so debonair and charismatic - the camera loves him, and even within 4 seconds or whatever he manages to project feeling and something interesting in his delivery. What a talented guy. Gone too soon for sure.

    • @user-fb6uc9du6s
      @user-fb6uc9du6s Před 7 měsíci

      🎉❤and Looks , David's appearance in the movie Labrynth we're taken here ❤🎉

  • @jill_mccourt8682
    @jill_mccourt8682 Před 8 lety +68

    Ah David And Lou were just amazing

  • @SaintMartins
    @SaintMartins Před 2 lety +20

    *Amazing how many people in this video are now dead.*
    Lou Reed (Velvet Underground) 1942 - 2013
    David Bowie (solo) 1947 - 2016
    Michael Hutchence (INXS) 1960 - 1997
    Tammy Wynette (solo) 1942 - 1998
    Dr. John (solo) 1941 - 2019
    Shane MacGowan's *teeth* (The Pogues) 1957 - 1989-ish
    Bono's *career* (U2) 1980 - 1993

    • @gavinreid5387
      @gavinreid5387 Před 2 lety +1

      And Bowie and Reed were both involved with the original recording,1972, along with Mick Ronson.

    • @clairevincent2561
      @clairevincent2561 Před 2 lety +2

      Shane Macgowans teeth ffs 😂👌

    • @splintercast8092
      @splintercast8092 Před 2 lety +4

      It's an urban myth that Michael Hutchence is in this song. It's actually Evan Dando that sings that line.

    • @GreenPhenomenaUK
      @GreenPhenomenaUK Před 2 lety +2

      Stephen Gately (Boyzone) 1976 - 2009 too

    • @Evan64m
      @Evan64m Před 7 dny

      Well now Shane is really dead

  • @pliv1
    @pliv1 Před rokem +23

    I was a teen and it was summer when this was aired through out the summer months. Probably the greatest advertisement a TV channel has done to this day. I was a hip hop head and still but I appreciated all genres , this for me is the one of the best cover of a song of all time . Makes me feel old seeing this , but at the same time takes me back to a time an age and those mid - late 90's summers

    • @everylittlethinggonnabealright
      @everylittlethinggonnabealright Před 9 měsíci

      Sure we're special time's the likes will never be seen again just so happy I got to live through it.. ✌️

  • @SamuelDJCox
    @SamuelDJCox Před 2 lety +19

    Many years later and there’s something in this song that moves me, something about so many great people coming together for one perfect moment in time. The words of the song and the video capture the happiness but also the bittersweet sadness - everything is great but like all things nothing lasts forever - for one day things can be truly special and you can be the best person you can be. I think it reminds me of my childhood too as I remember it being on every evening on the BBC.
    Most group songs with many singers are feel-good and up-beat and showy but this song feels really genuine and sombre - it’s simply a group of great people working together to give us something perfect…

  • @patricksimons560
    @patricksimons560 Před 2 lety +36

    Great song, great line up. Damn i miss Bowie.

  • @agentf90
    @agentf90 Před rokem +7

    Such an incredible promo. Did everything it set out to do. If there was ever a way to justify the BBC’s existence this was it

  • @MaxandFredsmum
    @MaxandFredsmum Před 2 lety +40

    I actually remember when this debuted on the tv. I had the tv on and think I'd just got home from work. Was completely mesmerised by it all but I didn't know what it was for, why it was on, it was a complete surprise. There had been no mention of it being made by the BBC or other press, it just appeared out of nowhere. Was very original at the time. I bought the single. David Bowie's voice is so dreamy...esp the line 'You make me forget myself'...what a beautiful sound.

    • @Lexluthor2024
      @Lexluthor2024 Před 2 lety +4

      Not only his voice. But the way he looks.

    • @adelucas4824
      @adelucas4824 Před 2 lety +3

      I was the same. It came on and I was mesmerised. Bought the CD single as soon as it came out. They hadn't intended to actually release it, but the demand was so strong they had no choice. All the artists agreed to donate their royalties to charity as well.

    • @kensharpe4472
      @kensharpe4472 Před 2 lety +2

      I was at the cinema and it was played as part of the trailers - it was brilliant!

  • @chriswoodcock8681
    @chriswoodcock8681 Před 2 lety +5

    Bowie is legend

  • @sugarlove
    @sugarlove Před 9 lety +168

    Perfect perfect perfect! Thank you Lou for this wonderful song! RIP

    • @andalltheangelssay212
      @andalltheangelssay212 Před 3 lety +1

      @Lou Reed 😂did you change your name especially?

    • @deanwatts5406
      @deanwatts5406 Před 3 lety

      @@andalltheangelssay212 pĺ

    • @poohmudbutt3133
      @poohmudbutt3133 Před 3 lety

      @Lou Reed Wait, Lou's in heaven? Where else would he be. I can't wait to get there.

    • @luigibriotti6425
      @luigibriotti6425 Před 3 lety

      L'espressione + veritiera del: rock n' roll.... Luigi.b. ✌️✌️ l'espressione più veritiera

    • @roxannedixon2547
      @roxannedixon2547 Před 2 lety +1

      My brother Campbell gonexx miss himx

  • @JDXx19
    @JDXx19 Před 15 lety +23

    Heather Small is definatly the best out of this cast! shes fantastic

  • @jacekp.7799
    @jacekp.7799 Před 3 lety +10

    The best version of Perfect Day ever... I miss you David Bovie...

  • @tint661
    @tint661 Před rokem +26

    Many of the people that sang in this video are gone now. Such talent.

  • @rain_down_
    @rain_down_ Před 3 lety +8

    Huge respect to Lou and David.

  • @morganfisher1184
    @morganfisher1184 Před 10 lety +54

    Good old Dr. John: "Poifect Day" - twice!! :-)

    • @johnmudd6453
      @johnmudd6453 Před 2 lety +1

      Saw him at a free concert in New Orleans on the moonwalk path

  • @BossySwan
    @BossySwan Před rokem +3

    Forgotten banger

  • @donchaosloup
    @donchaosloup Před 2 lety +1

    This is when.music become real "magic". Thx to all ya here....and I am sure u play this also in heaven.
    RIP to all that unforgetable Stars in here.....

  • @melizmatea
    @melizmatea Před rokem +8

    Everyone keeps commenting about Mick Ronson and I just want to say, what an amazingly talented guy, he really contributed SO much to Bowie's early success and from the comments, apparently to the success of this album too. He is definitely not valued enough, except by those who know eg certain Bowie fans. He was fantastic. It's a tragedy that he died so young.

  • @oh_rhythm
    @oh_rhythm Před 13 lety +8

    damn, that short clarinet solo just made me cry

  • @kascally
    @kascally Před 3 lety +15

    "You're going to reap just what you sow". A phrase that will come back to haunt us.

    • @pitmatix1457
      @pitmatix1457 Před 3 lety +1

      Delivered by Brett Anderson too.

    • @gavinreid5387
      @gavinreid5387 Před 2 lety +1

      On the original version for many years I thought Lou sang "You're going to read just what you saw". His diary entry.

  • @MissQuietRelxation
    @MissQuietRelxation Před 9 lety +98

    My fave bits of this that give me proper chills are David Bowie's "You make me forget myself" and Emmylou Harris's "you just keep me hanging on" followed by that awesome sax (?) solo ..... Just wow! This version just makes me so happy :)

    • @davidalderlid2655
      @davidalderlid2655 Před 8 lety +1

      Thats very far from being a sax.....

    • @MissQuietRelxation
      @MissQuietRelxation Před 8 lety

      Ok, so what is it then?

    • @threesquared6720
      @threesquared6720 Před 8 lety

      +SurfingOnBrainwaves still good tho

    • @MeStevely
      @MeStevely Před 8 lety +15

      That's a soprano sax played by Courtney Pine you numbskulls.

    • @ysgol3
      @ysgol3 Před 2 lety

      Absolutely right about David and Emmylou - so so special.

  • @andyb7339
    @andyb7339 Před 3 lety +18

    Heather Small has such a beautiful strong voice

  • @MrDokteric
    @MrDokteric Před 10 lety +119

    Bless You, Lou Reed.
    Perfect Day - BBC Promotion Time-Stamped Artist List:
    0:26 Lou Reed
    0:36 Bono
    0:39 Skye Edwards (from Morcheeb)
    0:47 David Bowie
    0:51 Suzanne Vega
    0:56 Elton John
    1:03 Sir Andrew Davies, Conductor
    1:06 Boyzone
    1:10 Lesley Garrett
    1:17 Burning Spear
    1:21 Bono
    1:26 Sir Thomas Allen
    1:29 Brodsky Quartet
    1:34 Heather Small
    1:39 Emmylou Harris
    1:44 Tammy Wynette
    1:48 Shane MacGowan
    1:52 Sheona White, French Horn
    1:56 Dr. John

    • @stephenpeters2853
      @stephenpeters2853 Před 3 lety +8

      Robert Cray, Tom Jones....

    • @the_judge_8262
      @the_judge_8262 Před 3 lety +2

      2:05 - Can anyone let me know who this is?

    • @the_judge_8262
      @the_judge_8262 Před 3 lety +3

      2:09 - Huey (Fun Loving Criminals)
      2:14 - Ian Broudie (The Lightning Seeds)
      2:19 - Gabrielle
      2:29 - ?? (Looks like Nick Cave but far too young surely)
      2:55 - Brett Anderson (Suede)
      Ah , here we go rateyourmusic.com/list/simsy91/artists_who_appear_in_the_children_in_need_single_perfect_day/

    • @MysteryManfrom79
      @MysteryManfrom79 Před 3 lety +3

      @@the_judge_8262 Evan Dando at 2:29

    • @ethansloan
      @ethansloan Před 3 lety +2

      @@MysteryManfrom79 THANK YOU! I knew I recognized that dude and it was driving me crazy.

  • @ic3po317
    @ic3po317 Před 2 lety +6

    Every time I hear the original of this song, I think of this version! Both are as good as each other! Wish the beeb would do a remake of this song! Thank you beeb & thank you Lou! RIP! 🙏😎

  • @clairesutton1974
    @clairesutton1974 Před 2 lety +2

    I’m not sure how I got here,but I just love this ...

  • @ekawidodo4309
    @ekawidodo4309 Před 3 lety +3

    RIP David and Lou 🙏

  • @sunonthewindow
    @sunonthewindow Před 12 lety +52

    Shane MacGowan: "It's such fun." Genius.

  • @yolo1998
    @yolo1998 Před 13 lety +9

    Haven't seen this ad in 13 years, used to love watching it as a kid..

  • @agatamazzone4894
    @agatamazzone4894 Před 3 lety +1

    Lou and David live FOR EVER...in the heaven of the star..

  • @NicoDraak74
    @NicoDraak74 Před 15 lety +10

    Still gives me goose bumps every time

  • @ant-mt9wk
    @ant-mt9wk Před 2 lety +3

    This song always makes me cry.

  • @acousticsongsbyjoeelkins8759

    So many RIPs.. hated this song when I was young. Now see it in a new light

  • @vsemprivet
    @vsemprivet Před 7 měsíci

    2023 anyone? Please, cherish any golden moment you might be having or have had. Looks like the whole thing might go south. Ladies and gentlemen, it's been a pleasure to be with you on this planet. Does anyone have a towel?

  • @quelian
    @quelian Před 14 lety +14

    This is genuinely astonishing. Getting so many true A-list musicians to participate is amazing, and the point the BBC was making is that it is the only organization which could do that. Don't know whether that's true, but I've yet to see anyone else do the equivalent. And as for the execution - it's not an obvious choice of song but it lends itself so well to so many styles and it's clear that all the performers were really giving it 100%. Thanks BBC.

  • @driftsolstice3685
    @driftsolstice3685 Před 2 lety +3

    1:58
    I don't know what it is about the way he sings "you made me forget myself", but it gets me.

  • @henrikcarlsen1881
    @henrikcarlsen1881 Před 2 lety +2

    Someone's probably posted the artist list, but here it is (again?):
    Lou Reed
    Bono
    Skye Edwards (from Morcheeba)
    David Bowie
    Suzanne Vega
    Elton John
    (Andrew Davis)
    Boyzone
    Lesley Garrett
    (Lou Reed)
    Burning Spear
    Bono
    Thomas Allen
    (Brodsky Quartet)
    Heather Small (from M People)
    Emmylou Harris
    Tammy Wynette
    Shane MacGowan
    (Sheona White) (tenor horn player)
    Dr. John
    David Bowie
    Robert Cray
    Huey Morgan (from Fun Lovin' Criminals)
    Ian Broudie (from The Lightning Seeds)
    Gabrielle
    Dr. John
    Evan Dando (from the Lemonheads)
    Emmylou Harris
    (Courtney Pine) (soprano saxophone player)
    (BBC Symphony Orchestra)
    (Andrew Davis)
    (Bono)
    Brett Anderson (from Suede)
    Visual Ministry Choir
    Joan Armatrading
    Laurie Anderson
    Heather Small
    Tom Jones
    Heather Small
    Lou Reed

  • @vkman34
    @vkman34 Před 12 lety +1

    With few natural resources, not much land, a manufacturing sector coming back from the dead, and a now bankrupt financial services industry, what has the UK got to offer the world? This. Culture, creativity, ideas, inventiveness. That's why we need the BBC.

  • @julietsalvidge4760
    @julietsalvidge4760 Před 3 lety +28

    How gorgeous is this? It lifts my spirits every time I listen to this.

    • @TASIAawful1
      @TASIAawful1 Před 2 lety +3

      Mine too this song is spiritual you feel it in your soul

  • @kaxjan64
    @kaxjan64 Před 3 lety +12

    Played this on my first sons funeral (original), 19 years ago...

    • @sunrise5494
      @sunrise5494 Před 3 lety +3

      I'm sorry for your loss. This song is truly such a perfect song for remembering those lost. May we all remember him, immortalized in this song

    • @thedude4795
      @thedude4795 Před 2 lety +3

      Our condolences.

    • @ant-mt9wk
      @ant-mt9wk Před 2 lety +2

      My condolences.

  • @Tinatime532
    @Tinatime532 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks all... love it ... remember the moment I first heard this! Very very special ❤️🖖🌟🌅🌟🤗🥰🍀🖖🎁🦅🪶😎

    • @waynenorthspacebuoy3529
      @waynenorthspacebuoy3529 Před 2 lety

      ACE ... I hope my YT Bowie songs makes him smile from far far away ... superfans unite.

  • @MonaLisaTime
    @MonaLisaTime Před 2 lety +1

    I look forward to that perfect day. Though I’ve lived it over and over again in my mind.

  • @pliv1
    @pliv1 Před 3 lety +3

    BBC made the perfect summer promotion and ad. I remember this as a teen and still listen to it now as an adult.
    When they recorded this ,created it etc it was the perfect day
    Hopefully they never do an updated version.
    Time flies. It truly does.

  • @bumbleandprincess
    @bumbleandprincess Před 10 lety +31

    RIP Peace Lou - you were well ahead of your time and your music is timeless.....From all of your fans in New Zealand!!!!

  • @mikeymodelle5617
    @mikeymodelle5617 Před 2 lety +1

    Lou Reed, David Bowie, Stephen Gateley, Tammy Wynette, Dr John, RIP

  • @dtothebtotheh
    @dtothebtotheh Před 3 lety +8

    I wish Bowie done a full cover of this song 🥺👌🏼

    • @rosemary_rose0
      @rosemary_rose0 Před 2 lety

      If i recall correctly he was going to do a full cover

  • @IlariaRaluca
    @IlariaRaluca Před 12 lety +22

    Love this song, love Lou Reed, love Bono, love David. It makes me feel euphoric.

    • @patriciawright8786
      @patriciawright8786 Před 2 lety +2

      @@clubberlang7576 WTF? Who knows if this is true? David Bowie was never addicted to heroin; you plank.

    • @waynenorthspacebuoy3529
      @waynenorthspacebuoy3529 Před 2 lety

      Excellent ... I hope my YT Bowie songs makes him smile from far far away ... superfans unite.

  • @TheJaynethepayne
    @TheJaynethepayne Před 3 lety +16

    I could play this all day long and never get tired of it. Just amazing the different selection of voices and instruments.

    • @waynenorthspacebuoy3529
      @waynenorthspacebuoy3529 Před 2 lety +1

      Excellent ... I hope my YT Bowie songs makes him smile from far far away ... superfans unite.

  • @alantroake4737
    @alantroake4737 Před rokem +2

    Oh!!! How I just love this song.

  • @ADDISON857
    @ADDISON857 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Just « a PERFECT SONG » ❤️Chills, chills bringing Alls, so WONDERFULLY, thanks❤️👍🏿

  • @redmozzy
    @redmozzy Před 14 lety +30

    Watching this, I had forgotten just how good this version was. I remember it being shown nearly every night before the BBC closed down for the night.

  • @szalaste
    @szalaste Před 15 lety +7

    I love dr. John's voice! Awesome!

  • @user-dz4cy4fl4c
    @user-dz4cy4fl4c Před 4 měsíci +2

    Been trying to find a copy of this for years! Thanks youtube

  • @vigekara
    @vigekara Před 4 měsíci +1

    thanks for being on this planet, Lou.

  • @juliefearn6867
    @juliefearn6867 Před 3 lety +11

    This is an extraordinary moment captured forever. The artists on this are all, without exception, mind-blowing. Some have now left us and I have a massive hole in my soul. But, hey there's this marvellous video.

  • @BULLETPATABLE
    @BULLETPATABLE Před 14 lety +5

    Great song. Bringing Lou Reed to a wider audience.

  • @thomaswindisch7733
    @thomaswindisch7733 Před 2 lety

    WIE PERFECT IST DIESER SONG VON DIESEN STARS! AMAZING!!!!!!!!! THANKS...................

  • @kaxjan64
    @kaxjan64 Před 3 lety +5

    Played this one (no the original) on my first sons funeral 20 years ago. I still play this as often as I can.

  • @unlogica
    @unlogica Před 14 lety +18

    Love it! Britons, I'm really astonished you have a public TV so modern and capable of producing these wonders!!!

    • @kensharpe4472
      @kensharpe4472 Před 2 lety

      I don't *think* you meant to be patronizing there....

    • @waynenorthspacebuoy3529
      @waynenorthspacebuoy3529 Před 2 lety

      ACE ... I hope my YT Bowie songs makes him smile from far far away ... superfans unite.

  • @peppers515
    @peppers515 Před 13 lety +1

    happy children in need. God bless you all

  • @kevinmorris57
    @kevinmorris57 Před 10 lety +2

    Brilliant song, great musician, genuine talent - you leave us the poorer by your passing. RIP

  • @bluekentuckyboy3175
    @bluekentuckyboy3175 Před 8 lety +17

    Emmylou and David Bowie were the best for me.

  • @Fuzzalina
    @Fuzzalina Před 14 lety +7

    Wow, that was awesome. Almost every show I see here on BBC America is sooooo well done, they have amazing people working in their editing, and cinematography. This is just a perfect example of that. I suppose when the weather is crappy all the time, you get creative.

  • @c-h-t4668
    @c-h-t4668 Před 3 lety +2

    Reminds me of my 90s childhood so badly :’)

  • @roxelbr
    @roxelbr Před 2 lety +1

    Wow so many legends together…

  • @KeithHunter_Interactivist
    @KeithHunter_Interactivist Před 10 lety +4

    Thanks for joining us Lou. Rest in Peace.

  • @heming_way
    @heming_way Před 8 lety +12

    Bon Voyage, David Bowie... :(

  • @DaleStewart633
    @DaleStewart633 Před 12 lety +1

    We vote that as best commercial ever seen!

  • @k-dawg4617
    @k-dawg4617 Před 5 měsíci +1

    It just feels so perfectly contemporary. All those artists having such iconic personas, styles and voices at the same time. The editing style being uniquely 90s, yet still standing the test of time. I genuinely think this could never be replicated. I liked it when I was a kid, and now have a whole other appreciation for it as someone who works in advertising. Brilliant ad 👏

  • @jordanh999
    @jordanh999 Před 9 lety +7

    I remember this from 1998 my dad having it on cassette on the car! Living in Northern Ireland scary times

  • @GrazhnyMalchickiwick
    @GrazhnyMalchickiwick Před 14 lety +14

    Damn, i love how there are so many different people singing the song

  • @elisa02s
    @elisa02s Před 13 lety +1

    wake up in the morning with this song and you will have a perfect start in a perfect day ....

  • @chilliandspiceandallthings7212
    @chilliandspiceandallthings7212 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I remember when this was released. I remember the musical diversity represented. I felt the world was changing, because of this kind of thing. It didn’t. But it reminded me why the BBC was so respected…a respect I have lost since this. Unperfect days. I’m sorry to say this. And look at ALL the legends together in one place here. I say forget the politics, forget the BBC, just enjoy it. I still do on that level.

  • @whalestail1955
    @whalestail1955 Před 10 lety +10

    It's a perfect day to drink Sangria in the park......
    Love you lou.

  • @2puffs770
    @2puffs770 Před 3 lety +11

    I just discovered this, absolutely beautiful!

    • @patriciawright8786
      @patriciawright8786 Před 2 lety +1

      2puffs I just found it today! I love it & I can't believe I have never seen it before.

    • @2puffs770
      @2puffs770 Před 2 lety +1

      @@patriciawright8786 I KNOW@, RIGHT?

    • @xavs7508
      @xavs7508 Před 10 měsíci

      Lucky😊