David Bowie - Absolute Beginners (Official Video)

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  • The official music video for David Bowie - Absolute Beginners
    Absolute Beginners was released in 1986 and featured as the theme song to the film of the same name.
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    Lyrics
    I've nothing much to offer
    There's nothing much to take
    I'm an absolute beginner
    And I'm absolutely sane
    As long as we're together
    The rest can go to hell
    I absolutely love you
    But we're absolute beginners
    With eyes completely open
    But nervous all the same
    If our love song
    Could fly over mountains
    Could laugh at the ocean
    Just like the films
    There's no reason
    To feel all the hard times
    To lay down the hard lines
    It's absolutely true
    Nothing much could happen
    Nothing we can't shake
    Oh we're absolute beginners
    With nothing much at stake
    As long as you're still smiling
    There's nothing more I need
    I absolutely love you
    But we're absolute beginners
    But if my love is your love
    We're certain to succeed
    If our love song
    Could fly over mountains
    Sail over heartaches
    Just like the films
    If there's reason
    To feel all the hard times
    To lay down the hard lines
    It's absolutely true
    About David Bowie:
    David Bowie redefined musical genres and the potential of live performance for generations of music lovers. Creating and discarding a variety of personae and restlessly challenging musical boundaries, Bowie released timeless albums including Space Oddity, Hunky Dory, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust…, Aladdin Sane, Diamond Dogs, Young Americans, Station to Station, "Heroes,” Let's Dance, Heathen, The Next Day and many more. Blackstar, Bowie’s 28th and final studio album, was released on his 69th birthday, January 8, 2016. David Bowie died on January 10, 2016, two days after the release of Blackstar. His body of work, his influence on the worlds of music, art, fashion, film, theatre and beyond, and his legacy of innovation and reinvention will live forever. 2022 kicks off with Bowie at 75, a celebration of his 75th birthday with the Brilliant Adventure box set, the previously unreleased Toy, the 50th anniversary of Ziggy Stardust and a series of special events.
    #DavidBowie #AbsoluteBeginners #Bowie
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  • @oliverstapleton2963
    @oliverstapleton2963 Před rokem +2003

    I was the cinematographer on this video, as well as the film Absolute Beginners. Julien Temple, whom I met at the National Film and Television school directed the video and the film. It was a hectic time for us & I remain forever grateful to Julien for trusting his film school friend to shoot with him for more than 10 years. This is one of my favourite pieces of work - one of the rare opportunities I got to shoot black and white which I absolutely love: we went on to make "Jazzin for Blue Jean" with David who was the one of the greatest musicians and human beings I ever met back in those heady 80's days. Nice to see it immortalised on uTube with a decent copy of the original..

    • @jhavajoe3792
      @jhavajoe3792 Před rokem +86

      Totally amazing! Here we are in 2023 and the film holds its own- solidly. That Zebra Lady was perfect. The film Noir look still has its magic and of course the tune! You did a terrific job.

    • @MJ.71
      @MJ.71 Před rokem +62

      I'm not jealous of much but I'm jealous of your experience. Wow what a memory....

    • @jacqueso8424
      @jacqueso8424 Před rokem +16

      Hi Oliver. Hope you well. If i may ask who is the model in the zebra suit i normally go beyond interest to find out more details like this when im watching music videos.

    • @gimag734
      @gimag734 Před rokem +21

      @@jacqueso8424 Vanessa Walker

    • @jacqueso8424
      @jacqueso8424 Před rokem +10

      @@gimag734 thank you so much.

  • @scottwight7438
    @scottwight7438 Před 3 lety +1884

    Back in 1985 I was staying in a youth hostel in London near where the cafe that is used starting at 3:16 of the video. I just happened to go out for a night walk and saw some bright lights near the cafe and David Bowie and the Zebra lady were working on the video. Between takes he came over to a few of us and talked for a few minutes. He was a very cool guy. When the director called him over he said "Sorry guys, I've got to go". He gave me a couple of autographs. I have old slide photos somewhere that I took while the video was being made. It was a very cool experience and now a nice memory.

  • @onaskopp6470
    @onaskopp6470 Před 9 měsíci +188

    One of the greatest song of David Bowie and this song is underrated.

  • @CristinaF210
    @CristinaF210 Před rokem +58

    Can someone PLEASE take me back to the eighties and keep me there!!!!! oh I miss it soooooo🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @bobnice3044
    @bobnice3044 Před 4 lety +770

    A man has two deaths, his actual death and the second death is when his name stops being mentioned. Bowie will only have one death.

  • @colonelpeppers199
    @colonelpeppers199 Před 3 lety +2648

    The most underrated David bowie song in my opinion, an absolute masterpiece.

    • @ariannaq
      @ariannaq Před 3 lety +85

      Yes, one of the best song ever ❤

    • @pjamajones8304
      @pjamajones8304 Před 3 lety +55

      Absolutely ...one of those cherished songs that never age.

    • @CatWoman6
      @CatWoman6 Před 3 lety +36

      My Favourite life time song.. my first ever Record . 12". 🥰

    • @gogoyubari366
      @gogoyubari366 Před 3 lety +49

      What makes you think it's underrated? Did you travel the globe taking a survey?

    • @CatWoman6
      @CatWoman6 Před 3 lety +30

      @@gogoyubari366 😂 - very funny!.. anyway it's best that this song was not overplayed on the radio. It's too good for some people's ears lol

  • @briannamancini
    @briannamancini Před měsícem +17

    April 19th, 2024... I absolutely love this song ❤❤❤

  • @A_M_638
    @A_M_638 Před 2 lety +584

    50 years old now and I still love this classic. So glad I had my childhood in the 80's.

    • @goldbell1972
      @goldbell1972 Před rokem +14

      Me too 😄

    • @A_M_638
      @A_M_638 Před rokem +5

      @@goldbell1972 Imaging I only recently discovered that Modern Love is a Bowie song!

    • @goldbell1972
      @goldbell1972 Před rokem +1

      @@A_M_638 Didn't know abt that 😄

    • @jeannettebisschoff3913
      @jeannettebisschoff3913 Před rokem +8

      59 now, and my best years have the sound track of Bowie

    • @robertjones8819
      @robertjones8819 Před rokem +6

      Great music indeed, but everyone feels the music of their childhood is the best music of all time. Likewise I had my childhood in 70s and 80s, a golden era, and yet I see the world move on and regret all that I will not be around to see and experience. I came of age in my 40s and 50s, and haven't had nearly enough of life yet, and probably never will.

  • @yvc9
    @yvc9 Před 2 lety +643

    The chorus, the subtle sax, the piano. What a celebration of music this is.

    • @spkanava
      @spkanava Před 2 lety +1

      86

    • @AS-430
      @AS-430 Před 2 lety +11

      Gives me chills everytime.

    • @johnwatson636
      @johnwatson636 Před rokem +2

      for bowie its just ok

    • @Tony-bk5du
      @Tony-bk5du Před rokem +1

      Fantastic!!!

    • @StudioWatchwolf
      @StudioWatchwolf Před rokem +2

      Yes, but the movie set a new high bar for how bad a film could be and still see international release!

  • @EasyTarget.541
    @EasyTarget.541 Před 2 lety +703

    There can never be another Bowie. Absolutely irreplaceable.

    • @NoName-zz8nl
      @NoName-zz8nl Před 2 lety +5

      Hold my beer

    • @Saya-jo5cc
      @Saya-jo5cc Před 2 lety +3

      Bam bam ba. Ba uhhh I m a absolutely 💯 😅 crazy about you♡♡66666 you never go upstairs to heaven from me.,!!!
      B
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      Your
      A hero 👏 🙌 ❤ ♥ 💙 🙏 👏 saluti from la bella Italia.
      Have fun enjoy life with db extremely astonishing 😲 Mu si ca.

    • @Isa1973100
      @Isa1973100 Před rokem

      @@Saya-jo5cc Q

    • @Isa1973100
      @Isa1973100 Před rokem +1

      @@NoName-zz8nl q

    • @Isa1973100
      @Isa1973100 Před rokem

      @R.E qa

  • @johnrhodes2367
    @johnrhodes2367 Před 2 lety +401

    My all time favourite Bowie track.
    A absolute masterpiece of music.
    I get goosebumps every time I hear it.

  • @milesjolly6173
    @milesjolly6173 Před rokem +181

    This is such a bangin' song. Great vocals, keyboards, saxophone, everything about it is fantastic to me.

  • @joaopincho6378
    @joaopincho6378 Před 2 lety +385

    This man is one of the reasons I try to believe in some kind of afterlife. I can't just accept that a spirit and a mind like this can simply disappear.

  • @TheLastComa
    @TheLastComa Před 5 lety +406

    *as long as you're still smiling, there's nothing more I need*

    • @bve4456
      @bve4456 Před 4 lety +9

      *with eyes completely open, but nervous still the same*

    • @takato4415
      @takato4415 Před 4 lety +6

      "As long as we're together
      The rest can go to Hell
      I absolutely love you"

    • @RoisinElektra
      @RoisinElektra Před 3 lety +1

      @@takato4415
      Love you til Tuesday ;)

    • @brittastraubing9828
      @brittastraubing9828 Před 2 lety

      I'm still smiling. I'm a Starter.

  • @mummydelxx3038
    @mummydelxx3038 Před 4 měsíci +7

    I loved the Film and this is my favourite Bowie track ❤❤❤❤ still listening 2024😊

  • @anzatzi
    @anzatzi Před měsícem +3

    Great opening riff and chorus--bum bum ba-dooo!

  • @I-Love-Taylor-Swift
    @I-Love-Taylor-Swift Před 2 lety +74

    This song is absolute perfection!

  • @wildbill5670
    @wildbill5670 Před 3 lety +117

    God do I ever miss him. I'm in my late 60's now. Seen him many times live, have over 40 of his LP's and have been a huge fan since 71. Every new record I was there at the record store (young ones miss that, flipping through thousands of vinyl records while others played over the speakers in the store, something that should have gone away) the day the new one came out right up to "Black Star". Thank you David for making a part of my life so wonderful. I hope the angels soar over your heart and comfort you now.

  • @taliargaman
    @taliargaman Před rokem +276

    I've nothing much to offer
    There's nothing much to take
    I'm an absolute beginner
    But I'm absolutely sane
    As long as we're together
    The rest can go to hell
    I absolutely love you
    But we're absolute beginners
    With eyes completely open
    But nervous all the same
    If our love song
    Could fly over mountains
    Could laugh at the ocean
    Just like the films
    There's no reason
    To feel all the hard times
    To lay down the hard lines
    It's absolutely true
    Nothing much could happen
    Nothing we can't shake
    Oh, we're absolute beginners
    With nothing much at stake
    As long as you're still smiling
    There's nothing more I need
    I absolutely love you
    But we're absolute beginners
    But if my love is your love
    We're certain to succeed
    If our love song
    Could fly over mountains
    Sail over heartaches
    Just like the films
    If there's reason
    To feel all the hard times
    To lay down the hard lines
    It's absolutely true.

  • @user-ye4zj9nn8n
    @user-ye4zj9nn8n Před 2 měsíci +8

    I was the 23 year old American singer walking about London when this came out having been escorted across the English Channel by an Absolutely Gorgeous boy named Paddy Bowes as I left France for England. We shared a once in a lifetime toast of a Bitter Lime. I love you to this day Paddy Bowes.. Tod.... a doll from New Zealand you were and are...Always and forever.

  • @jansongs
    @jansongs Před 3 lety +82

    RIP dear Matthew Seligman, the bassist on this song.

  • @fa0676
    @fa0676 Před 3 lety +142

    Me, 23, my then-wife, 20. Absolute Beginners. As long as she was smiling, there was nothing more I needed. All gone, so long ago. This song means so much.

  • @vesnarajkovic1753
    @vesnarajkovic1753 Před 10 měsíci +9

    For me, from my youth until today...and now I'm 65 years old...he was and remains the King

  • @rabbithole3293
    @rabbithole3293 Před rokem +20

    I love this man. Pure art. He's still alive. Have a nice journey David. You are eternal now.

  • @georgebrown6540
    @georgebrown6540 Před 2 lety +202

    In my opinion throughout his career, I don't think Bowie had a bad track, just varying degrees of brilliance R. I. P David

    • @stevendimmock4791
      @stevendimmock4791 Před rokem +4

      You said it, George. Varying degrees of brilliance. If you didn't like one track, hang around. One that you'll love will soon come along.

    • @RebeccaTurner-ny1xx
      @RebeccaTurner-ny1xx Před 10 měsíci +2

      Hmmm... Laughing Gnome? God Only Knows? Some stinkers amongst the diamonds.

    • @paulgregroy1986
      @paulgregroy1986 Před 7 měsíci

      Perfect True Comment

    • @Frankincensedjb123
      @Frankincensedjb123 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Oh, he certainly had some, as he should. Even the greats fail, but that makes them great, not trying to repeat, taking risks, and occasionally missing the mark.

    • @CorneliaBeateAhnert-ir4be
      @CorneliaBeateAhnert-ir4be Před 6 měsíci

      Wow, “just varying degrees of brilliance “ - what an answer, what a brilliant comment. Cornelia
      P.S. In my work as an artist I like to do themes in variations.

  • @YuriH0777
    @YuriH0777 Před 3 lety +1115

    Whos listening to this David Bowie Masterpiece in 2021?

  • @Daniel-mx4oy
    @Daniel-mx4oy Před rokem +18

    Truly a masterpeace. Love you David Bowie.

  • @ramiz2999
    @ramiz2999 Před rokem +183

    The greatest artist of all time. A timeless classic that will always be ahead of its time. There will always be absolute beginners.

    • @KickassUncle
      @KickassUncle Před rokem +3

      Check the dictionary for the definition of "glorious", it is listen to this song.

    • @neslihan9447
      @neslihan9447 Před 9 měsíci

      ​​@@KickassUncle Bir Türkle asla alay etme 🇹🇷📿📖⭐✨

    • @KickassUncle
      @KickassUncle Před 9 měsíci

      @@neslihan9447 No, it was only 'so' high.

  • @e.s4624
    @e.s4624 Před 6 lety +296

    I absolutely miss you David ❤️

  • @raymondcharlesenigl3936
    @raymondcharlesenigl3936 Před 3 lety +230

    I lost my mom 4 days before Christmas in 2016... she loved Bowie. This Song was played at my wedding in May 2017. It was so beautiful to have them with me this way;-)

    • @timothyray4440
      @timothyray4440 Před 3 lety +9

      That is awesome. I know you will cherish that memory. So sorry about your Mom. I am sure she is spreading a little star dust of her own now. :)

    • @annaflecchia4747
      @annaflecchia4747 Před 2 lety +2

    • @rosemarygeary649
      @rosemarygeary649 Před 2 lety +1

      @@timothyray4440 Thank you for the reminder, it helped.
      Peace to you.

    • @rustshoo5068
      @rustshoo5068 Před 2 lety +2

      It would certainly make a great first dance song

    • @spkanava
      @spkanava Před 2 lety +1

      86

  • @51antoniogentile
    @51antoniogentile Před rokem +15

    The GREATEST OF ALL TIMESS...!!!...

  • @kaiii3802
    @kaiii3802 Před rokem +20

    Thank you David you touched millions around the world with your wonderful music. We can never repay you for what you've given us. RIP David Bowie.

  • @woodjackson8424
    @woodjackson8424 Před 4 lety +614

    David wrote this at a time when he was going through an apparent creative drought. Wish I could have a creative drought like that. What a beautiful song!

    • @dorkvader5332
      @dorkvader5332 Před 4 lety +48

      I read that he said he actually cried while writing it.

    • @dalea1545
      @dalea1545 Před 4 lety +60

      A Bowie creative drought is a career for other artists. Always loved this.

    • @strangerstreet6061
      @strangerstreet6061 Před 4 lety +27

      @@dorkvader5332 you are right he said that it was the only song that he wrote made him cry .

    • @knownpleasures
      @knownpleasures Před 4 lety +13

      It’s his best song but shush don’t tell anyone

    • @dars5229
      @dars5229 Před 4 lety +41

      Oh, absolutely. There's a whole generation who were introduced to Bowie in the 80s, but the decade was actually the most creatively stagnant part of his career (That's not meant as an insult. I've long said Bowie at his worst is still better than the rest at their best.) But between the drugs and making songs for an audience he couldn't really read, his creativity kind of atrophied. And when the 90s came, he either would have died or retired. But fortunately for him (and us) he met Iman. He got clean for her, and she encouraged him to experiment again, which led to a career renaissance. I think it's kinda funny how he cried when he wrote this, because it was almost kind of a prophecy about Iman. Imagine pouring you heart and soul into a love song about someone you think doesn't exist... and then meeting them.

  • @danielmedporp
    @danielmedporp Před 2 lety +23

    This man left a hole in the music industry that will never be filled. A true genius.

  • @klasi58
    @klasi58 Před rokem +25

    His music, his voice and his charisma are transcendent. I wouldn't be surprised if he is known on the other side of our galaxy. His genius did not know bounds. I miss him dearly.

  • @JessicaLopez-cl4ld
    @JessicaLopez-cl4ld Před 4 měsíci +6

    60 years old still love this beautiful voice music best everBOWIE

  • @goonerlee
    @goonerlee Před 3 lety +525

    1985 and I'm sitting in my Ford Capri outside a pub waiting for my girlfriend. This came on the radio, she got in the car and I don't think I've ever felt so in love as I did then. This song always brought that memory back and I'll be forever grateful. Cheers David.

    • @WolfsH0ok
      @WolfsH0ok Před 3 lety +8

      My first girlfriend in the 80's. Her father had a Ford Capri ha :))

    • @craiglewis2924
      @craiglewis2924 Před 3 lety +5

      Yeah, I totally get that. Similar happened to me.

    • @KISSbestfan
      @KISSbestfan Před 3 lety +9

      Man I guess. Wish I could be in love like on old times again. Right now its more serious on every level

    • @philippebernard4577
      @philippebernard4577 Před 3 lety +1

      Well, I'm quite sure that, wherever he can be now, this rare, beautiful and original romance will go straight to his... mmmh; heart ?... Soul ?... Inspiration for a new song with the 'Angels of Paradise' (there ain't no spiders in Heaven, even from Mars), his brand new band ?! (So I've heard, but who knows what's true about those stuffs, dude !?!)... 😉😊😌👍🍻👍🍻👍🍻🍻

    • @philippebernard4577
      @philippebernard4577 Před 3 lety +8

      @@KISSbestfan : That's dramaticly true !! 😷😶 Saddly... We're entring in the SHITWORLD now... Everybody knew about THAT; everybody has hidden their heads in the sand, not to see IT coming, everybody lied, even to themselves... And now we"re in a mad train without brakes, no conductors, no emergency plan. No reason to be happy. More : Even the "clowns", the 'professional comics' who make us and our nerves laugh when the situation is in 'high tension mood', know what I mean ? Even them are bannished from the medias ! All we're allowed to watch all day long are those auto-proclaimed "scientists", the same kind of 'BigBrainBoss' who wanted to burn the first guy who said that Earth was a kinda of a 'ball' (and not some strange flat stuff) !..
      Anyway, one thing is for sure : "Good times" (as we call them AFTER) never come back. NEVER. That's the only rule I'm sure of !...😐😶😶

  • @adamgill
    @adamgill Před 6 lety +700

    If you never felt like anyone really understands you. If you feel like you're on the outside, looking in. If you feel like you need to assert yourself, to justify your actions. If you think instead of talk. If you want and need but you don't get it. Bowie is yours.

  • @geoffwatts6977
    @geoffwatts6977 Před rokem +23

    Fantastic song.. fantastic man..we still miss you David....

  • @ianburrows310
    @ianburrows310 Před rokem +17

    One of the best David Bowie's songs and that says a lot he was unique and a brilliant artist may you Rest in Peace and thankyou for your music 🎶🎶🎶

  • @HereticHellcat
    @HereticHellcat Před 6 lety +1156

    This is one of my all time favorite songs. I had a Bowie playlist going while cooking the other night and when this song came on, my husband spontaneously swept me into a dance. It filled my heart with so much love and joy.

    • @dewilew2137
      @dewilew2137 Před 5 lety +19

      HereticHellcat much love to you and your hubby ❤️

    • @HereticHellcat
      @HereticHellcat Před 5 lety +8

      Thank you

    • @sarahbrittain7907
      @sarahbrittain7907 Před 5 lety +8

      HereticHellcat beautiful always keep them memories .

    • @HereticHellcat
      @HereticHellcat Před 5 lety +8

      I will. Each and every beautiful moment is etched in both my heart and memory. :)

    • @jamesy1955
      @jamesy1955 Před 5 lety +5

      Peace and love on you. 😊xxx

  • @willow0122
    @willow0122 Před 6 lety +186

    Bowie will always be a legend.

  • @TheRjb2010
    @TheRjb2010 Před rokem +106

    What a celebration of music this is. The guitar, the drums, sax, vocals, the whole thing. What a creative mind David had. Rest in Peace David, and thank you for the great, timeless music.

    • @clintstewart5545
      @clintstewart5545 Před rokem

      give back what you stolen from your museums

    • @charliesmithers7663
      @charliesmithers7663 Před rokem +1

      Ooooooh someones sat on a woke plug

    • @darkopodbevsek4022
      @darkopodbevsek4022 Před rokem +2

      Masterpiece out of space and time !

    • @republica13
      @republica13 Před 8 měsíci

      ​@@darkopodbevsek4022I believe he said this song, he put a lot of time and effort into it. When I first heard, it was like an addiction for me. Just blew me away. He had so many hits, this was different but simply amazing.

    • @Makado14
      @Makado14 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Amen. Thank you David Bowie, you will long be missed...

  • @arseniolupin8851
    @arseniolupin8851 Před 3 lety +220

    one of the best things about 50 years old, is the fact that i lived my teenage years in the 80's that is priceless and i am grateful !!!

    • @outonthetiles
      @outonthetiles Před 3 lety +4

      Me too! 54 now and I loved listening to Bowie thru the 80’s.

    • @ClassicWorld19
      @ClassicWorld19 Před 3 lety +7

      I'm 46 and feel the same! Privileged to have grown up in the 1980s!

    • @craiglewis2924
      @craiglewis2924 Před 3 lety +7

      I 52 years old in a couple of weeks and have loved Bowie for as long as I can remember.
      One of my best memories was seeing him in 1987 with my girlfriend at the time and my mate and his wife.
      Such a fantastic day.

    • @danayanker
      @danayanker Před 3 lety +2

      I think you got lot of 50+ likes there buddy!

    • @iadertina
      @iadertina Před 3 lety +4

      Right! I remember me, fourteen years old, middle of the 80's, and giving farevell party at the end of a school year... Let's dance album was playing all the time. I am 52 now, and don't feel a day older than then, and I think that I owe it to Bowie and others. Croatia loves Bowie ❤

  • @colourful999real7
    @colourful999real7 Před 5 lety +31

    R.I.P DAVID BOWIE
    THE LEGENDARY SINGER EVER IN HISTORY
    MASTERPIECE
    FABULOUS

  • @sandratansley8764
    @sandratansley8764 Před rokem +109

    I agree. This song shows the range he has and he is by far the best ever. His attitude toward life his family and how kind he is and fair. Treats his band like family. Wish more people were like him. He overcame many obstacles ans is absolutely brilliant

    • @geoffwatts6977
      @geoffwatts6977 Před rokem +2

      Well said Sandra I totally agree 😊

    • @joaoafonsorochacardoso5508
      @joaoafonsorochacardoso5508 Před rokem +1

      My too

    • @markholland9826
      @markholland9826 Před rokem +3

      Couldn't put It better myself. Every word so true fantastic human being. 👏

    • @sandratansley8764
      @sandratansley8764 Před rokem +1

      To me david bowie is still with us. His humorous interviews his beautiful songs his vocabulary phenomenal. He has so many interests. Movies sculpting painting songwriting writing books. How much more talented can one human being be. He connected with his audience and on stage he made you feel like he was singing to you. When talks about Iman and his baby girl he lights up like Broadway. What a horrible illness to die from.
      He is the only person I know that can smoke a cigarette and make it so sexy. Class act all the way. I hope to see you in the next life david

    • @aparecidabeneditadasilva617
      @aparecidabeneditadasilva617 Před rokem

      Concordo e essa música é uma das melhores q eu já vi

  • @DD-ev2dt
    @DD-ev2dt Před 7 měsíci +3

    March 1986 late and great BOWIE with classic "Absolute beginners" ..... gutted when the great one died DAVID gone but not forgotten 👃➕.

  • @amicrucio9462
    @amicrucio9462 Před 5 lety +221

    I don't know why but this song ALWAYS makes me cry...
    I miss him so much... We love you Starman ❤

  • @stephanearthaud8308
    @stephanearthaud8308 Před 4 lety +41

    I "absolutely love you". That's "sound", man !

  • @milenariarr8329
    @milenariarr8329 Před 20 dny +3

    La PERFECCIÓN hecha música, hecha canción. Definitivamente Bowie era de otro mundo, difícil decir cuál es la favorita o mejor; pero sin lugar a dudas ésta es una de mis canciones preferidas de Mr. Bowie y de TODA MI VIDA.
    ¡Gracias genio! ⭐🍷.

  • @LM-lb6tl
    @LM-lb6tl Před 8 měsíci +12

    If you grew up in the 80's, most of the music seemed to blend together and you didn't realize how good some songs were (like this one) until looking back...

  • @mindblown123jd
    @mindblown123jd Před 5 lety +52

    I absolutely love this song. RIP Starman 😔

  • @esharai5037
    @esharai5037 Před 2 lety +6

    Happy birthday David bowie who would of been 75 today RIP David xxxxx

  • @verdad1234
    @verdad1234 Před rokem +68

    All the feels. He was pure genius. Still can’t believe he’s gone. Timeless brilliance. May his memory always be a blessing.

  • @jesscogger5096
    @jesscogger5096 Před rokem +157

    My first tune for 2023! ❤️
    Bowie I hope you've looking down on us! 🌟✨One of the best songs in the universe

    • @paulonota1648
      @paulonota1648 Před rokem +6

      Not only the song, Bowie was unique and probably the best like Nick Cave 🖤

    • @geoffwatts6977
      @geoffwatts6977 Před rokem +2

      Well said Jess x

    • @salvatorelicitra9207
      @salvatorelicitra9207 Před rokem +2

      @@geoffwatts6977 1QQ

    • @antoniodifrancia1223
      @antoniodifrancia1223 Před rokem +1

      it's true

    • @TheNeverPlayedSymphonies
      @TheNeverPlayedSymphonies Před rokem

      Well a long over due Happy New Year to you 🎉 …Absolute Beginner’s is definitely a cool song to wring in the new year (especially with the epic sax bridge , that sadly isn’t used like it was back in the day) on my channel my 1st song pick played of the year was Dazzle by Siousxie and
      the Banshees.

  • @Kayatink
    @Kayatink Před 2 lety +154

    This song is a masterpiece, the strings, keys, sax, David's vocals, the lyrics, top notch 💯. Listen through headphones - bellisimo! 💖

  • @chowmein2917
    @chowmein2917 Před 6 lety +2158

    I’m so sick of people saying R.I.P Bowie I told you guys he’s not dead he just finally found a way to mars

    • @laurentgomes3703
      @laurentgomes3703 Před 5 lety +38

      Rest In Power David.

    • @TillTheLightTakesUs
      @TillTheLightTakesUs Před 5 lety +25

      Unless there's a way to mars from six feet down under, he ain't there, kiddo. He's DEAD af.

    • @newllaall
      @newllaall Před 5 lety +20

      Amazing singer, with a huge part that let here to us. Trully star man.

    • @silviapinna3248
      @silviapinna3248 Před 5 lety +6

    • @majatadic9241
      @majatadic9241 Před 5 lety +24

      1.000.000 likes for your comment, bro!! Great artists never die......

  • @gerritgorski1352
    @gerritgorski1352 Před 10 dny +1

    He was and will be a legend...i rember my parents when i hear his songs....❤

  • @marinaguilherme8042
    @marinaguilherme8042 Před rokem +11

    I don't know how many times I have watched this video on MTV. It's a masterpiece. David Bowie was an amazing musician, one of the best.

  • @soniasicilia2778
    @soniasicilia2778 Před 4 lety +21

    ONE OF MY FAVOURITE SONGS EVER

  • @Jeremel2012
    @Jeremel2012 Před 6 lety +219

    True magic never dies RIP

    • @faro8784
      @faro8784 Před 4 lety +2

      That’s a good way to describe David, *magic*

    • @joannameow
      @joannameow Před 3 lety +2

      👍👋 indeed ❤

    • @joannameow
      @joannameow Před 3 lety +1

      I already love you.

  • @cjfroese70
    @cjfroese70 Před rokem +7

    Absolute Beginners. Absolute masterpiece.

  • @nikolatesla4608
    @nikolatesla4608 Před 7 měsíci +6

    One of the GREATEST songs EVER!

  • @Rgalvez
    @Rgalvez Před 4 lety +22

    I only hear this extended version. The sax solo, the ending. Pure magic.

  • @sammichaeljordan1922
    @sammichaeljordan1922 Před 2 lety +47

    Definitely should be played on valentine's day every year. One of the best love songs ever ♥️

  • @MacPato74
    @MacPato74 Před 2 lety +56

    the piano, the choirs, his voice, the dancers, everything is perfect, this will be heard forever.

  • @irabowie6281
    @irabowie6281 Před 6 lety +42

    This song is just pure magical peace of art 💙
    Miss you, you beautiful man 👼

  • @plutao_pt
    @plutao_pt Před 2 lety +7

    Mr Bowie and Mr. Mercury are two bright stars of music and worldwide culture

  • @RebeccaTurner-ny1xx
    @RebeccaTurner-ny1xx Před 10 měsíci +12

    At a time when Bowie was in a deep rut of writer's block, he surprised everyone with this. Flippin' great.

  • @debipaulin4623
    @debipaulin4623 Před 2 lety +5

    Legend.....coolest dude ever.....he was himself, love.....true artist, muso.....bless

  • @deynarenae127
    @deynarenae127 Před 6 lety +41

    Absolute legend

  • @MansonXdrums
    @MansonXdrums Před 5 lety +171

    I started to listen Bowie when I was in hospital, one motnh after I woke up from koma. Waiting for other operations. He gived me such energy to live and energy to recovery. I moved much as I could listening his songs.

    • @desperatemohammedantheworl5833
      @desperatemohammedantheworl5833 Před 4 lety +10

      Though I was vaguely familiar with my Dad's copies of Ziggy and Aladdin I first properly discovered Bowie when I was hospitalized as a teen. I was bed ridden and my sister brought me her walkman and a selection of mine and her tapes. Among them was her copy of ChangesBowie and on first playing I fell in love with nearly ever song, especially John I'm Only Dancing, Young Americans, Fashion and Blue Jean. He's been a favourite ever since.

    • @RoisinElektra
      @RoisinElektra Před 3 lety +4

      Always the best to both of you 🍀🍀🍀☀

    • @bunteseinhorn7523
      @bunteseinhorn7523 Před 3 lety +3

      Last summer, he gived me also energy in my live. I felt like I was in a labyrinth last year. One night I saw his labyrinth movie and fell in love. His soul is old and he lived very consciously. He always fought with this world and found his way. Sometimes I feel his spirit next to me!

    • @ayeletmazal3510
      @ayeletmazal3510 Před 3 lety +1

      his songs are beautifull and very meeningfull 💜

    • @helenefrench4275
      @helenefrench4275 Před rokem

      Hope you are doing well now. I wish you all the best. Take great care of yourself.

  • @wonkyal3097
    @wonkyal3097 Před 17 dny +2

    This is one of the most underrated songs ever produced. An absolute gem of a track. The bit between 3:45 & 4:25 hits on all my emotions every single time I hear it. Fabulous from Mr Bowie.

  • @jonescathy051
    @jonescathy051 Před rokem +7

    One of the greatest performers ever. Classic

  • @jacobpatrickpoulsen6608
    @jacobpatrickpoulsen6608 Před 5 lety +28

    David Bowie was so cool. Miss him a lot and his music will live forever.

  • @christinechumley4571
    @christinechumley4571 Před 6 lety +92

    I absolutely love this song!! He sings it beautifully!!

  • @ana-mariaoncescu5151
    @ana-mariaoncescu5151 Před rokem +7

    This masterpiece makes me feel absolutely sure that all we need is to explore the present moment. A relationship is built hour by hour and needs every second of harmony. 🌈

  • @dessnook-vo2ob
    @dessnook-vo2ob Před rokem +8

    No other song comes close ....absolute classic .

  • @wyattholden9601
    @wyattholden9601 Před 6 lety +81

    I keep on waking up to these old videos being released again and man is it good

  • @ziggy2jiggy303
    @ziggy2jiggy303 Před 2 lety +12

    Thank you david Bowie for THIS BEAUTIFUL MASTERPIECE

  • @isaacfajardo7929
    @isaacfajardo7929 Před 9 měsíci +13

    Me adentré en el muy singular mundo de David Bowie poco tiempo antes de su muerte.
    Por alguna razón, durante mis épocas más joviales nunca pude hacerlo, tal vez no estaba yo preparado para apreciar en su justa medida el legado de un artista que hizo de todo, que nunca se repitió, por eso creo que llegó a mi vida en el momento justo.
    Poco a poco fui descubriendo su impecable discografía, pero tengo que admitir que fue ésta la canción que me enganchó a David de por vida.
    Es maravillosa, el piano, el saxofón, las letras, la voz, sigo pensando que es una de las más grandes canciones de amor de todos los tiempos.
    Incluso admito que me hizo querer volver a enamorarme después de tanto tiempo de no haberlo hecho. A mí, que llevaba años tratando de convencerme de que eso no era para mí, temeroso por las decepciones pasadas.
    Y sí volvió a suceder, tiempo después, pero esa es otra historia.
    Gracias por tanto, David.
    El impacto que tu música provocó en mi existencia no se borrará nunca.

  • @SteveDavis-gc2pp
    @SteveDavis-gc2pp Před 7 měsíci +5

    This has to be one of the greatest songs of all time - Genius

  • @DeeArtist321
    @DeeArtist321 Před 4 lety +96

    As a kid, I've cried when I've heard this song for the first time. I'll never forget that feeling, inexpiable outburst of emotions with goosebumps and tears... when I actually felt the powerful magic and impact of music, enchanted by this melody, like it was spoken in universal language - although I didn't understand a single word...

    • @sneer73
      @sneer73 Před 4 lety +8

      same here. after twenty sth years still have tears, can't understand where from
      thanks!

    • @Gibboni
      @Gibboni Před 4 lety +10

      I was 20 when the song came up. Just finished army, having the life in front of me. Today, after 34 years, yes, I’ve got tears in my eyes, I guess because I’m still an absolute beginner.

    • @nakladairisillyrica934
      @nakladairisillyrica934 Před 2 lety +1

      same here

    • @bienvenidodelmundo8126
      @bienvenidodelmundo8126 Před rokem

      Well said dude! I feel the same way too.

  • @philjennings6725
    @philjennings6725 Před 2 lety +13

    Iwas a Bowie fan in my early twenties and still am now ime in my seventies .Age doesnt matter when youve still got this music magic with you.

    • @bluelady4183
      @bluelady4183 Před 2 lety +1

      Too true!!! Even my grandchildren loves Bowie!!!

    • @philjennings6725
      @philjennings6725 Před 2 lety +2

      @@bluelady4183 Your grand kids have got a great music taste.

    • @bluelady4183
      @bluelady4183 Před 2 lety

      @@philjennings6725 they have!!! They take after me!!! 🤣🤣🤣

    • @philjennings6725
      @philjennings6725 Před rokem +1

      @@bluelady4183 In that case they willdefinately become music scholars and teach others bravo.

    • @bluelady4183
      @bluelady4183 Před rokem

      @@philjennings6725 thank you Phil

  • @BonesInThePumpkinPatch
    @BonesInThePumpkinPatch Před 7 měsíci +19

    Bowies music has been a big part of helping me recover memories I’ve repressed or lost from my concussion. I hear one of the songs I used to use to cope and suddenly I can remember everything. His music is amazing and has always been there for me in my life. RIP to the man who sold the world and bought our hearts with the cash.

    • @raffaeleandreini776
      @raffaeleandreini776 Před 5 měsíci

      Una ragazza americana
      Della TV Italiana diceva
      L' amore è gratis

    • @raffaeleandreini776
      @raffaeleandreini776 Před 5 měsíci

      Justine Mattera

    • @raffaeleandreini776
      @raffaeleandreini776 Před 5 měsíci

      In un' altro film
      Diceva un' attrice
      L' amore non è un supermarket
      Dove puoi comprare o vendere alzare o abbassare i prezzi ma
      Un sentire
      Ed è il cuore a fissare le cose importanti della vita
      Miliardi
      1991
      Carlo Vanzina

    • @BonesInThePumpkinPatch
      @BonesInThePumpkinPatch Před 4 měsíci

      @@raffaeleandreini776 ..... To Google translate I go

    • @BonesInThePumpkinPatch
      @BonesInThePumpkinPatch Před 4 měsíci

      @raffaeleandreini776 actually no I can get alot of that from ittalian... something about meeting his true love in a supermarket?

  • @mimilion6072
    @mimilion6072 Před rokem +14

    My best friend Dean. We were about 18 and 19 and we went to the pictures in Manchester to see this film. WE WERE ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS.

  • @lelabotoxique
    @lelabotoxique Před 5 lety +143

    I never ever cry, but every single time I listen to this song, well... it's the waterworks. And I just don't know why. I love this song. So very much.

    • @SerialGothQueens
      @SerialGothQueens Před 5 lety +17

      I do too. There's something so beautifully melancholy about the melody; it gets me right in the heart every time.

    • @brianvernon9418
      @brianvernon9418 Před 4 lety +3

      Makes me sad also when I hear his music knowing he's no longer with us, it's the same with Donna Summer. 💖💖💖💖

    • @waltrohrbach2459
      @waltrohrbach2459 Před 4 lety +8

      Utterly romantic, dramatic plus pure elegance renders this timeless masterpiece.

    • @sheila7342
      @sheila7342 Před 4 lety +4

      Me too!

    • @knownpleasures
      @knownpleasures Před 3 lety +2

      That’s a measure of a great song

  • @robertobaralis2367
    @robertobaralis2367 Před 2 lety +12

    Masterpiece of the White Duke.
    Intense, emotional, with the unbeliveable and struggle sax

  • @mikekaraoke
    @mikekaraoke Před měsícem +2

    There are certain 80’s songs that give me an overwhelmingly painful and bittersweet sense of nostalgia. This is definitely one of them 😥☺

  • @lockedin60
    @lockedin60 Před 2 lety +12

    One thing I can say about Bowie's music he always surprised you with his music. He never released a single that sounded anything like his previous single. I will say that he may not have been one of my favorite recording artist but his music never was boring.

  • @MiniLemmy
    @MiniLemmy Před 4 lety +76

    One of Bowie’s greatest ever songs - it just oozes class!!
    Also, for those wondering, sexy Zebra girl is former model Vanessa Walker

    • @psychickitty1
      @psychickitty1 Před 4 lety +2

      The first time I saw this was at a cinema in London. A full length preview of the film. We all thought the zebra lady was the ultra hip and cool Sade´.

    • @shanefitzpatrick5811
      @shanefitzpatrick5811 Před 4 lety +5

      He,s a music magician. Allways forever. X

    • @MrsPicklesIsHome
      @MrsPicklesIsHome Před 3 lety

      Thanks. I was wondering.

    • @dianetsoop
      @dianetsoop Před 3 lety

      Thanks!!

  • @dinoferretti1091
    @dinoferretti1091 Před 4 lety +85

    One of the greatest masterpieces of the music in every time.

  • @craiglewis6145
    @craiglewis6145 Před 7 hodinami

    I listen to this nearly every day. A perfect song in every way, i can't think of anything that could have been done better.
    Also so many memories!!

  • @petervanmuylder3112
    @petervanmuylder3112 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Genius of the "Golden Years" !
    A vision...a voice...class and style !

  • @papelpop
    @papelpop Před 6 lety +1248

    I. Love. This. Song.

  • @kimlayman4742
    @kimlayman4742 Před 4 lety +9

    Bowie's music is timeless. The year/years don't matter. His music will always be listened to. His music will live forever in our hearts. I take comfort in his music. His music always brings me peace in a chaotic world. ♥️🎼🙏✌️

  • @eric92592000
    @eric92592000 Před 8 měsíci +4

    Most people probably never heard this song as I rarely heard it on the radio. I never saw the movie but this song was always a favorite of mine & also had the soundtrack so played it so much. Another favorite of mine was Modern Love. I was born in 1965 so I remember his earlier music which I didn't like much but only a few songs. I had 2 sisters that were 7 and the other 8 years older than me so heard david bowies 1970's stuff.

    • @thromboid
      @thromboid Před 5 měsíci

      I was lucky - I remember in 1986 when my parents were having the house renovated, the radio station the builders listened to would thrash this song (as well as "Don't Get Me Wrong", another brilliant song IMO). Needless to say it's incredibly nostalgic for me. Never saw the film either. It's paradoxical that a song about being an absolute beginner should be so accomplished and weave in so many musical threads!

  • @MsPancake555
    @MsPancake555 Před rokem +9

    My uncle only had him,hendrix and Santana in his collection..I was 15 and had nothing else to listen to,I'm 56 now and love the bones of all of them. .Thank-you Mazo x

  • @ElPrat-kd6vm
    @ElPrat-kd6vm Před 2 lety +5

    For me the best song from David Bowie

  • @darrenb8974
    @darrenb8974 Před 2 lety +30

    Great song, beautifully arranged and mixed with loads of attention to detail.The producers Langer and Winstanley no doubt made a great contribution to that because it was their forte at the time.