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Awesome stuff Polo! Ashes to Ashes is another great song by him, he mentions Major Tom in it as well. I could easily list a dozen songs of his you’d love.
I can't imagine anyone who claims to love music and understand something about it not knowing David Bowie. Either you are a fabulously stupid person or you are flirting with your alleged ignorance in order to create more sensation in the video. Both make me extremely uncomfortable.
Just a few things I figured you might want to know my music lovin' brother,, Firstly,, At the time of "Space Oddity's" release (And some still today) missed the fact that when something went wrong & Major Tom lost contact with Ground control,, He was also left with no way to return to earth,, Float off into space & never to be seen or heard from again..Secondly,, Several years later this artist would write & record his song inspired by & in tribute to "Space Oddity",, It is well worth your time to give it a listen,, Peter Schilling "Major Tom" (Coming Home)
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 had a lot of great songs including "Ziggy Stardust", "Rebel Rebel", "Young Americans", "Changes", "Fame", "Golden Years", "Ashes To Ashes", "Under Pressure", Let's Dance", "Modern Love", "China Girl", "Heroes" etc. Sadly we lost him in 2016.
Oh thank you so much for this review of the amazing David Bowie. Buckle up for an intense exciting trip as you experience this insane rabbit hole of Bowie. My fave artist ever. Cheers & Peace Out ✌️
Yup. Polo should check out the funky period with Fame and Golden Years. My favorite period is the dark Berlin years from Low through Scary Monsters. I also loved Outside, his mid-90s return to working with Eno.
And "The Man Who Sold the World," covered into a big hit by Nirvana (the whole album of that name is fire, BTW), which also has the hit "Moonage Daydream."
It hit exceptionally hard. I was shocked at the grief I felt as well... it was the day after I heard Black Star... and tbh, the darkness of that album points to a rather bleak ever after... I think he realized he was about to meet the one he made the deal with...
This masterpiece was recorded in 1968 before the moon landing, though the video was from 1972. David was born just 2 miles from me in Brixton, South East London and then both families moved 8 miles to the edge of S E London and Kent. Went to Art College with Peter Frampton and his Dad taight them both:)
David Bowie is like 12 artists in one. Each Era of his is a new persona and a new sound. They are all amazing. I think he may actually have been "a man from mars," You have so much great music to discover in David Bowie. I'm kinda jealous ❤😂😉
I have to say the "Thin White Duke" era could be disappointing. There was just too much cocaine around then. Saw him on his Station to Station tour, he came on for 40 minutes, and left. No opening act. That is the one ticket price ($6.25) I remember from all the concerts back then.
So true. The first Bowie that caught my attention was Modern Love, when it was new in the 80's and I still love it, but it's a million miles from Space Oddity in every possible way.
Dude, Bowie is perhaps the most diverse musical genius of the past century. Everything from folk to rock to metal to R&B to jazz to avante garde.... He's got SO much music for you to get into!
He also was an exceptional actor and a plastic artist/painter. Philanthropist and activist. Please research this beautiful being! He was merely lent to this planet for a brief time.
@@DoctorDeSotoTheBand Actually he did it again throughout the 80s. There may have been a phase in the Berlin trilogy era where he didn't feel that vibe for a moment, haha. But I think he always knew that song slayed!
When you get a chance, you should watch the video of Commander Chris Hadfield (astronaut) performing "Space Oddity" on an acoustic guitar inside the International Space Station. Watching him and his guitar floating in a most unusual way out in space is one of the most surreal cinematic shots ever recorded, it's one of those things that is beautiful for just it's own existence. Thankfully David Bowie was able to see that version of the song performed out in space before he died, and Bowie absolutely loved it. It has 53 million views on youtube.
Thank you so much for recommending this Chris Hadfield rendition. I like imagining David watching it. Very special tribute to one very very special artist.
Thank you so much for recommending this Chris Hadfield rendition. I like imagining David watching it. Very special tribute to one very very special artist.
Thank you so much for recommending this Chris Hadfield rendition. I like imagining David watching it. Very special tribute to one very very special artist.
"Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars" Is one of his best albums. The last song on the album "Rock and Roll Suicide" is short simple yet, so powerful!
David Bowie is something beyond comprehension. His catalog is like wandering through some kind of prolonged dream and he is such a fantastic storyteller. He is epic in every way.. I envy you that you get to discover his work. When he passed I had a breakdown in my kitchen. I literally howled. It was like losing my incredibly hot older brother who introduced me to everything that mattered in my life. I have met so many people that feel this way about Bowie. Since Bowie died things haven't been right with the world...
@jamessmith-pf5zf I also had made .y comment because many people at the time of it's release (And some to this very day) Completely miss the part when he looses contact with ground control & no longer has any way to get back to earth..Speaking of listening,, You probably already know the song,, But just in case you dont,, Several years later this artist wrote & recorded this track that was inspired by & in tribute to David Bowie's "Space Oddity",, It is Peter Schilling "Major Tom" (Coming Home)..If you haven't heard it,, It's worth a listen.
I wouldn't be surprised if you've heard the song "Under Pressure" before which features David Bowie and Freddie Mercury on vocals. On a different note, Christmas was more than a month ago, but next Christmas make sure to check out the amazing video performance of David Bowie and Bing Crosby singing "Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy". It will probably become one of your favorite Christmas songs of all time because it is so legendary.
If you're just beginning to discover Bowie you'll find it's a very deep rabbit hole . From The Bewley Brothers to Moonage Daydream to Heroes. Enjoy the trip .
I recently listened to all 26 of his studio albums in chronological order over several months and came to the conclusion that he was the greatest recording artist off all time
Best way! 👍I listened to them as they were released, and bought nearly all of them, I saw him live in concert twice first time age 16 ✨✨✨✨ David Bowie just incredible! An absolute genius and beautiful soul, RIP💛
So many Bowie songs to choose from. Duets with Freddie Mercury (Under Pressure), with Mick Jagger (Dancin’ in the Street) and favorite go-to’s like Golden Years, Fame, Changes, Young Americans to his 80’s pop stuff like Let’s Dance, Modern Love & China Girl. The man was a genius and you can’t go wrong with any of his work.
I was there as well. Remember the big mirror balls on the side of the stage with the intense light and creating a universe of stars in the theatre. Distinct memory. Miss him
This song is the beginning of a trilogy of songs that are somewhat autobiographical. This one is a metaphor for his drug habit... it's stunningly sad when you understand the real meaning. The other songs are Ashes to Ashes and Darkstar, all done years apart, and all very poingant.
Col Chris Hadfield recorded a cover of this while he was up in the International Space Station. The video is amazing since you are literally seeing the Earth below him and the stars above. The video was released days before his return. I feared if something horrible happened during his descent, this would be his goodbye. I still tear up seeing that video and happy he made it back safe and sound.
THIS is one of my FAVS by BOWIE!! Also love Diamond Dogs of his older stuff....really love ANY BOWIE...all the way to Dark Star!! WE MISS YOU, DAVID!! RIP! Thanks, Polo!!
Bowie's greatest hit. 'Panic in Detroit' and 'Wild is the wind' are also gems. By the way Polo, you did react to Bowie's 'Heroes' and 'Under pressure' with Freddy Mercury.
Polo I really don't think you have any idea about the volume of great music that was written in 3 to 4 decades of Rock. Bowie has an incredible and deep catalog for you to explore.
Every song of his is different. This was his first hit. Blackstar from his last ever album has thick atmosphere as well and is an awesome cap for his career.
David Bowie. A rock icon. So many great tunes, "Five Years", "Rock N Roll Suicide", "Aladdin Sane", "Lady Grinning Soul", "Sweet Thing", "Word on a Wing", "Loving the Alien", "Absolute Beginners", & "No Control". Still listening in 2024.
What ever song you are listening to of David Bowie, you’re listening to the future. And listening to them now, you still are. Bowie is still the future of music. Genius.
Polo, Bowie has a Truly Amazing catalog of music 🎶, he was always Re-inventing himself. He was a Great Man also. He was married to the stunning model Iman 😍.
If you haven't, go check out Labyrinth. He's in the movie & he sings a few songs in it. If you've seen a movie called A Knight's Tale w/ Heath Ledger, he did the song Golden Years...which BTW I've heard he wrote for Elvis cause they were supposedly gonna do an album together, but never got the chance cause Elvis died. Other good songs are Under Pressure which he sang w/ Queen, Let's Dance, & Changes.
Had the good fortune to see David Bowie on his "Glass Spider" tour from the fourth row at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia, Pa., and it was a spectacle. He even had Peter Frampton come out and play on a few songs. I can't remember if he played "Space Oddity", I doubt it, he like to move forward, and wasn't much for a "greatest hits" show. Still awesome.
This track was inspired by & in tribute to David Bowie's "Space Oddity" is,, Peter Schilling "Major Tom" (Coming Home)..It's well worth your time & a listen. 🚀 👨🚀
Every year my appreciation of David Bowie grows a bit more . Anyone looking for a musical adventure should start with his first album and go through album by album taking time to appreciate one of the most amazing artists ever.
This is one of those songs. You know, the kind that demands your complete attention. You have to listen to every second of the song. And then you want to hear it again. Definitely my favorite Bowie song.
The thing that really gets me is that this was released right before Apollo 11 launched--just a few days, in fact. Can you imagine if any of the astronauts had heard it before the mission? What would that have been like for them? I've just always wondered about that.
David Bowie has an incredible catalog. In addition to the songs mentioned by others, there’s a fantastic song he wrote and sang, done with the Pat Metheny Group called “This is Not America”, from the movie Falcon and The Snowman. I think you’ll really enjoy it. ❤
David Bowie lived near me and used to play in the park bandstand at lunchtimes. He was an intensely shy and private young man, and he got over it by creating masks for him to wear when he performs. So you'll see him adopt personas throughout his career, but you'll never get to know the real him. A legend and an enigma.
Bowie was an extraordinary artist and song writer, other-worldly at times. My son has been discovering the music his ‘oldie’ mother and this track was the first I showed him and it blew his mind, and down the rabbit hole he has gone. Bowie reinvented himself and evolved over the decades, so there is a treasure trove of great songs to explore, enjoy!!
This was truly an oddity when it was released in 1969 - just weeks before the Apollo 11 moon mission was scheduled to launch. KUDOS for listening over and over so many times. One of my favorite Bowie songs remains GOLDEN YEARS, from his 10th album Station To Station (1976).
I saw Bowie on every tour he ever did in the U.S. since Ziggy Stardust(73). Usually multiple times. I've seen him at least 60 times. My favorite artist.
This song was released five days before the first moon landing in 1969. It was such a magical and riveting time and captured the attention of the whole world, what a huge achievement for humankind if NASA could pull it off. For 200000 years, humans had been contemplating and living by the cycles of the moon and in 1969 an explorer would actually set foot on the moon. Wow! Bowie was astute and made this song to coincide with this historical event, not knowing if the astronauts would succeed or perish trying. He was almost completely unknown at this time, this song left a huge impression and is still moving to this day. A star was born!!!
Polo, I’m home from work (grind) and finally got to watch your reaction to this song; what wonderful, in depth commentary, beginning with waking up from a nap to the smell of food cooking. Bowie certainly set the perfect stage for this brilliant song. Thank you so much for your reactions, Polo ❤
Strap on your crash helmet for the amazing ride that is the Late and VERY Great Mr. David Bowie. He was and always will be one of the names that truly changed the shape and directions in Rock and Roll. I'm sure once you start listening you'll understand why.
You must see Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield doing a cover of this tune from the ISS. He also did a series of videos showing how tears work in space and other curiosities while he was commander.
My top Bowie album is 'Man Who Sold the World'. If you are into lyrics this runs deep. Also 'Pin Ups'. Defines what cover tunes should be. (Love your channel)
I had the pleasure of seeing him live once with Peter Gabriel and the Tubes as the opening acts, great concert. You don’t have to react to this but I think you might enjoy Chris Hadfield performing those on the International Space Station.
HI POLO GREETINGS FROM ENGLAND 🇬🇧 AND BOWIE IS AN ICONIC ENGLISH SINGER AND HE CONTINUALLY CHANGED HIS STYLE OF MUSIC THROUGHOUT HIS LIFE AND HE WAS AN ABSOLUTE GENIUS WITH HIS SONGS 🎵 AND YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT BOWIE SINGING HIS SONG "HEROES" AT THE LIVE AID CONCERT IN 1985 AND THIS IS BOWIE AT HIS ABSOLUTE BEST AND A TRULY GREAT LIVE PERFORMANCE AND ITS SO WORTH WATCHING.
As a teenager in the seventies there were so many bands to fall in love with, Bowie was one of my favourites. Check out a few of his other songs such as Lady Grinning Soul, Sweet Thing , Ashes to Ashes.. I could go on forever, he's incredible.
You are so respectful in when and where you stop the music to respond. I appreciate that. I recommended an artist, Joss Stone, on one of the older reaction I recently found. After listening to her this afternoon, I change my rec to her song Spoiled. You will love it. BTW, if you like reading, David Bowie's bio is astonishing, he put himself in the industry by sheer genius and talent.
David Bowie was an artists artist. He supported many artists in their careers, including Luther Vandross. Luther was working as a background vocalist at the time. He had already released his debut album to little success. Bowie tapped him to provide background vocals for Young Americans. Once Bowie heard Luther’s album, he asked if he could re-record one of Luther’s songs….the rest is history.
dude to live in a time when people were being thrown into space for research reasons and to write a "pop" song about it is crazy to me. slightly before my time but timeless in its creation
Just wait'll you hear the sick groove on the sequel that dropped all of 11 years later ---it's called "Ashes to Ashes," and the fact that it sprang from the same mind and voice will leave you speechless. That's kind of a Bowie thing.
GREAT reaction Polo!! A deep dive into Bowie will be well worth the journey! He's known as The Chameleon for a reason - he takes on the persona in each album/song. Whether it be Ziggy Stardust, Aladdin Insane, Thin White Duke, etc...he IS the character! HIGHLY recommend: The Man Who Sold The World, Let's Dance, Moonage Daydream, Modern Love, Starman, China Girl... His brilliance & charisma will forever be missed!! RIP David! Cheers Polo!
David Bowie is very talented. He has evolved, changed and expanded his music over the years from 1967 until his recent death. I bought his 1974 album David Live and I liked it, and he has generated good music since then. Great showman.
Ok, first, exploring David Bowie’s catalog is a deep rabbit hole. He was ever-changing, ever-evolving, staying relevant through constant reinvention in his sound and his look. A true artist. I can’t experience his music for the first time again, but my suggestion would be to try to go somewhat chronologically, in order to really appreciate the way he reinvented himself through the years. I’d suggest “Ziggy Stardust” or “Changes” for the next reaction. Second, I’ve seen some of your videos over the past year, and finally subbed a couple weeks ago. I wanted to say that I do like your new system of filming your commentary after you’ve finished listening to the song. While there can be magic in getting a reactor’s immediate response as they hear a new song, there’s also value in hearing what they think once they’ve had a little time to process what they just listened to. Also, it lets you out of pausing the song (it doesn’t bother me much, though I know it annoys many viewers); I know it’s part of fair use, and if we want no pausing, why don’t we just watch the video you’re reacting to?! 😂. For me, when I do get bothered by pausing the song, it’s because I worry that you (the reactor) are losing out on something by taking yourself out of the experience. Anyway, like what you’re doing, keep those vids coming. 😊
Many people may not know this, but Canadian Astronaut Chris Hadfield made a very cool video of himself (with permission from David Bowie) singing this song and playing it on his guitar at the International Space Station. It’s on CZcams last I checked.
This was a worldwide hit for Davidf Bowie in 1969, but he went quiet aferwards, with none of his singles making a dent in the charts. In fact he was seen as a one-hit-wonder for a few years. Then, in `1972, he reinvented himself as Ziggy Stardust with his group the Spiders from Mars with the single Starman, from his firth album The Rise & Fall of Ziggy Stardust & the Spiders fom Mars. He appeared on the British TV show Top of the Pops, wearing a coloured padded suit, almost like a jester, with a dyed orange mullet, white face & makeup, hugging Mark Ronson, his guitarist, & the world was hooked.
I love David Bowie! I got to see him live in Calgary, Alberta in 2004 and it was phenomenal!! If you want to watch something special, watch "Bowie at the Beeb" concert video here on YT :)
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Awesome stuff Polo! Ashes to Ashes is another great song by him, he mentions Major Tom in it as well. I could easily list a dozen songs of his you’d love.
You will find you know some of Bowie's songs.
I can't imagine anyone who claims to love music and understand something about it not knowing David Bowie. Either you are a fabulously stupid person or you are flirting with your alleged ignorance in order to create more sensation in the video. Both make me extremely uncomfortable.
You are so cool
Just a few things I figured you might want to know my music lovin' brother,, Firstly,, At the time of "Space Oddity's" release (And some still today) missed the fact that when something went wrong & Major Tom lost contact with Ground control,, He was also left with no way to return to earth,, Float off into space & never to be seen or heard from again..Secondly,, Several years later this artist would write & record his song inspired by & in tribute to "Space Oddity",, It is well worth your time to give it a listen,, Peter Schilling "Major Tom" (Coming Home)
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 had a lot of great songs including "Ziggy Stardust", "Rebel Rebel", "Young Americans", "Changes", "Fame", "Golden Years", "Ashes To Ashes", "Under Pressure", Let's Dance", "Modern Love", "China Girl", "Heroes" etc. Sadly we lost him in 2016.
Oh thank you so much for this review of the amazing David Bowie. Buckle up for an intense exciting trip as you experience this insane rabbit hole of Bowie. My fave artist ever. Cheers & Peace Out ✌️
Yup. Polo should check out the funky period with Fame and Golden Years. My favorite period is the dark Berlin years from Low through Scary Monsters. I also loved Outside, his mid-90s return to working with Eno.
You left out “Suffragette City” and “Starman” from the “Ziggy Stardust” album, as well as “Scary Monsters” and “Fashion”.
And "The Man Who Sold the World," covered into a big hit by Nirvana (the whole album of that name is fire, BTW), which also has the hit "Moonage Daydream."
Don't forget Gene Genie
I’ve been sad when famous people died, but he was, and still is, the only one I have actually cried over🥺😢😭
Me too.😢
Absolutely stole my breath away.
We lost Alan Rickman just days apart also. What an awful week it was. I loved them both. 😢
It hit exceptionally hard. I was shocked at the grief I felt as well... it was the day after I heard Black Star... and tbh, the darkness of that album points to a rather bleak ever after... I think he realized he was about to meet the one he made the deal with...
This masterpiece was recorded in 1968 before the moon landing, though the video was from 1972.
David was born just 2 miles from me in Brixton, South East London and then both families moved 8 miles to the edge of S E London and Kent.
Went to Art College with Peter Frampton and his Dad taight them both:)
David Bowie is like 12 artists in one. Each Era of his is a new persona and a new sound. They are all amazing. I think he may actually have been "a man from mars," You have so much great music to discover in David Bowie. I'm kinda jealous ❤😂😉
I have to say the "Thin White Duke" era could be disappointing. There was just too much cocaine around then.
Saw him on his Station to Station tour, he came on for 40 minutes, and left. No opening act.
That is the one ticket price ($6.25) I remember from all the concerts back then.
'Pin Ups' sort of covers the 12 artists in one.
So true. The first Bowie that caught my attention was Modern Love, when it was new in the 80's and I still love it, but it's a million miles from Space Oddity in every possible way.
He was like a producer who sang as an artist.
Dude, Bowie is perhaps the most diverse musical genius of the past century. Everything from folk to rock to metal to R&B to jazz to avante garde.... He's got SO much music for you to get into!
Second only to Elvis
He also was an exceptional actor and a plastic artist/painter. Philanthropist and activist. Please research this beautiful being!
He was merely lent to this planet for a brief time.
You’ll hate yourself if you don’t listen to “Young Americans”. A truly awesome song!!!
Yes! And Golden Years!
Although Young Americans became one of the songs he hated from his own back catalogue. Stopped playing it live.
Ain't there one damn song that can make me break down and cry?
Plus David's song Fame for funk.
@@DoctorDeSotoTheBand Actually he did it again throughout the 80s. There may have been a phase in the Berlin trilogy era where he didn't feel that vibe for a moment, haha. But I think he always knew that song slayed!
When you get a chance, you should watch the video of Commander Chris Hadfield (astronaut) performing "Space Oddity" on an acoustic guitar inside the International Space Station. Watching him and his guitar floating in a most unusual way out in space is one of the most surreal cinematic shots ever recorded, it's one of those things that is beautiful for just it's own existence. Thankfully David Bowie was able to see that version of the song performed out in space before he died, and Bowie absolutely loved it. It has 53 million views on youtube.
Wow thank you! I will look it up.
Agreed. Hadfield is great and it was real.
Thank you so much for recommending this Chris Hadfield rendition. I like imagining David watching it. Very special tribute to one very very special artist.
Thank you so much for recommending this Chris Hadfield rendition. I like imagining David watching it. Very special tribute to one very very special artist.
Thank you so much for recommending this Chris Hadfield rendition. I like imagining David watching it. Very special tribute to one very very special artist.
Tell my wife I love her very much….she knows…
Saddest line in the whole song
It punches me…even when I know it’s coming…😢
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Me too.
Same
"Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars" Is one of his best albums.
The last song on the album "Rock and Roll Suicide" is short simple yet, so powerful!
Love Moonage Daydream. Went well while stoned.😂😂
David Bowie is something beyond comprehension. His catalog is like wandering through some kind of prolonged dream and he is such a fantastic storyteller. He is epic in every way.. I envy you that you get to discover his work. When he passed I had a breakdown in my kitchen. I literally howled. It was like losing my incredibly hot older brother who introduced me to everything that mattered in my life. I have met so many people that feel this way about Bowie. Since Bowie died things haven't been right with the world...
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....As Major Tom floats off into space never to been seen or heard from again..R.I.P. Major Tom 🙏❤️
He comes back in Ashes to Ashes.
@jamessmith-pf5zf True,, I was speaking more to what our general take-away was to be at the time of this tracks release.
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Gotcha. I was also informed that Major Tom is on Bowie's last album too. I still haven't listened to it.
@jamessmith-pf5zf I also had made .y comment because many people at the time of it's release (And some to this very day) Completely miss the part when he looses contact with ground control & no longer has any way to get back to earth..Speaking of listening,, You probably already know the song,, But just in case you dont,, Several years later this artist wrote & recorded this track that was inspired by & in tribute to David Bowie's "Space Oddity",, It is Peter Schilling "Major Tom" (Coming Home)..If you haven't heard it,, It's worth a listen.
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I wouldn't be surprised if you've heard the song "Under Pressure" before which features David Bowie and Freddie Mercury on vocals. On a different note, Christmas was more than a month ago, but next Christmas make sure to check out the amazing video performance of David Bowie and Bing Crosby singing "Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy". It will probably become one of your favorite Christmas songs of all time because it is so legendary.
If you're just beginning to discover Bowie you'll find it's a very deep
rabbit hole . From The Bewley Brothers to Moonage Daydream to
Heroes. Enjoy the trip .
And the rest.
And im floating in a most peculiar way.... And the stars look very different TODAY.....
The day we lost him.😢
I'm floating in the most peculiar way.
I recently listened to all 26 of his studio albums in chronological order over several months and came to the conclusion that he was the greatest recording artist off all time
Best way! 👍I listened to them as they were released, and bought nearly all of them, I saw him live in concert twice first time age 16 ✨✨✨✨ David Bowie just incredible! An absolute genius and beautiful soul, RIP💛
Beatles ain't Bad ?
So many Bowie songs to choose from. Duets with Freddie Mercury (Under Pressure), with Mick Jagger (Dancin’ in the Street) and favorite go-to’s like Golden Years, Fame, Changes, Young Americans to his 80’s pop stuff like Let’s Dance, Modern Love & China Girl. The man was a genius and you can’t go wrong with any of his work.
And maybe the most iconic Christmas song, a duet with Bing Crosby called Little Drummer Boy/Peace On Earth
Cat People
Ashes to Ashes. A groundbreaking song for its time..
I love how he brings back Major Tom in this one - "Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, We know Major Tom's a junkie".
"Heroes" is a must!
Ahh yes a big Bowie fan from day one. Saw him perform this at Radio City Music Hall on his 1st US tour . Ziggy and the Spiders from Mars....👍💖
I was there as well. Remember the big mirror balls on the side of the stage with the intense light and creating a universe of stars in the theatre. Distinct memory. Miss him
Saw the Spiders FromMars in Philly. Bowie has been my favorite since day one
This song is the beginning of a trilogy of songs that are somewhat autobiographical. This one is a metaphor for his drug habit... it's stunningly sad when you understand the real meaning. The other songs are Ashes to Ashes and Darkstar, all done years apart, and all very poingant.
"Ashes to ashes, funk to funky, we know Major Tom's a junkie, strung out in heaven's high, hitting an all-time low..."
I was just going to point this out. I think "ashes to ashes" is my all time bowie song. #2 would be "modern love"
David BRINGS DA FUNK on this MUST HEAR classic,, David Bowie "Fame"..Trust me on this one my music lovin' brother!! 🔥
IIRC, Fame was co-written with John Lennon and Carlos Alomar, Bowie's guitarist at the time (and many albums since).
For another side of Bowie, the movie Labyrinth is a MUST. It's a dark Jim Henson flick aimed at kids in the 80s. Friggin fantastic.
Oh, yes!
Col Chris Hadfield recorded a cover of this while he was up in the International Space Station. The video is amazing since you are literally seeing the Earth below him and the stars above. The video was released days before his return. I feared if something horrible happened during his descent, this would be his goodbye. I still tear up seeing that video and happy he made it back safe and sound.
I've never been such a big Bowie fan, but I like a few of his songs, including this one. I recommend
"Let's Dance" 🙂👍
Times 10 The video is great, too.
@@sharonb9109 It is 🙂
THIS is one of my FAVS by BOWIE!! Also love Diamond Dogs of his older stuff....really love ANY BOWIE...all the way to Dark Star!! WE MISS YOU, DAVID!! RIP! Thanks, Polo!!
Bowie is one of the greats
Bowie's greatest hit. 'Panic in Detroit' and 'Wild is the wind' are also gems. By the way Polo, you did react to Bowie's 'Heroes' and 'Under pressure' with Freddy Mercury.
Yes wild is the wind is incredible
Polo I really don't think you have any idea about the volume of great music that was written in 3 to 4 decades of Rock. Bowie has an incredible and deep catalog for you to explore.
Every song of his is different. This was his first hit. Blackstar from his last ever album has thick atmosphere as well and is an awesome cap for his career.
BLACKSTAR is fantastic!
This song always takes me back to another time and space. When I was eight years old.
David Bowie. A rock icon. So many great tunes, "Five Years", "Rock N Roll Suicide", "Aladdin Sane", "Lady Grinning Soul", "Sweet Thing", "Word on a Wing", "Loving the Alien", "Absolute Beginners", & "No Control". Still listening in 2024.
I swear Bowie just takes you THERE. Wherever there is.
"Lady ,GRINNING SOUL" and "Time"..2 masterpieces
I miss David Bowie so much. I think that’s all that needs to be said. His absence has left a void.
What ever song you are listening to of David Bowie, you’re listening to the future. And listening to them now, you still are. Bowie is still the future of music. Genius.
50 years on he still resonates
Just incredible
We didn’t realise how blessed we were to have grown up with this xx
Ahhh, Bowie and Zeppelin have been my standards since I was a kid. Their music is in my blood and bones. ❤
I agree with you.
Ziggy stardust and the spiders from mars, song and album both are tremendous
Polo, Bowie has a Truly Amazing catalog of music 🎶, he was always
Re-inventing himself. He was a Great
Man also. He was married to the stunning model Iman 😍.
If you haven't, go check out Labyrinth. He's in the movie & he sings a few songs in it. If you've seen a movie called A Knight's Tale w/ Heath Ledger, he did the song Golden Years...which BTW I've heard he wrote for Elvis cause they were supposedly gonna do an album together, but never got the chance cause Elvis died. Other good songs are Under Pressure which he sang w/ Queen, Let's Dance, & Changes.
Alot of these songs are like short stories and the musicians are incredible IMHO.
I was seven years old the first time I heard Bowie and was mesmerized . I would not be who I am without him.
Had the good fortune to see David Bowie on his "Glass Spider" tour from the fourth row at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia, Pa., and it was a spectacle. He even had Peter Frampton come out and play on a few songs. I can't remember if he played "Space Oddity", I doubt it, he like to move forward, and wasn't much for a "greatest hits" show. Still awesome.
Can't go wrong with nearly any David Bowie. Definitely recommend Rock N Roll Suicide as the last song of the amazing Ziggy Stardust album.
This track was inspired by & in tribute to David Bowie's "Space Oddity" is,, Peter Schilling "Major Tom" (Coming Home)..It's well worth your time & a listen. 🚀 👨🚀
Every year my appreciation of David Bowie grows a bit more . Anyone looking for a musical adventure should start with his first album and go through album by album taking time to appreciate one of the most amazing artists ever.
I'm tripping. Out of all the 40 years I've listened to this song, I've never realized how awesome the jazz percussion is on this song!
This is one of those songs. You know, the kind that demands your complete attention. You have to listen to every second of the song. And then you want to hear it again. Definitely my favorite Bowie song.
This was the first song I heard from David Bowie, and it was an amazing introduction. Every time it played on the radio I was hypnotized.
The thing that really gets me is that this was released right before Apollo 11 launched--just a few days, in fact. Can you imagine if any of the astronauts had heard it before the mission? What would that have been like for them? I've just always wondered about that.
David Bowie has an incredible catalog. In addition to the songs mentioned by others, there’s a fantastic song he wrote and sang, done with the Pat Metheny Group called “This is Not America”, from the movie Falcon and The Snowman. I think you’ll really enjoy it. ❤
I think David Bowie was ethereal and may have been from another world. Love his music.
David Bowie lived near me and used to play in the park bandstand at lunchtimes. He was an intensely shy and private young man, and he got over it by creating masks for him to wear when he performs. So you'll see him adopt personas throughout his career, but you'll never get to know the real him. A legend and an enigma.
My favorite is from a much later Bowie era. It’s from the album 1.Outside and is called “Strangers When We Meet”.
David Bowie didn’t just reinvent himself he reinvented EVERYONE.
What a lovely reaction!! Love your style Polo. Thank you.
This was the beginning of Bowie's long string of hits. Try "Heroes" and "Stay" among so many other great songs by him. Also "Ziggy Stardust" for sure!
Bowie was an extraordinary artist and song writer, other-worldly at times. My son has been discovering the music his ‘oldie’ mother and this track was the first I showed him and it blew his mind, and down the rabbit hole he has gone. Bowie reinvented himself and evolved over the decades, so there is a treasure trove of great songs to explore, enjoy!!
One of the best there ever was. David Bowie. I grew up listening to him. Had his posters on my wall as a teenager. Heartbroken when he died.
This was truly an oddity when it was released in 1969 - just weeks before the Apollo 11 moon mission was scheduled to launch. KUDOS for listening over and over so many times. One of my favorite Bowie songs remains GOLDEN YEARS, from his 10th album Station To Station (1976).
DB was a Genius. Timeless. ‘Life on mars’ seminal
I love this song it stirs a lot of emotions in my heart.❤️ it is truly a musical masterpiece .
Duets with Mick Jagger and Freddie Mercury are aqesome!! I saw Bowie in his Glass Spider tour, what a great entertainer!!
I saw David Bowie in concert in Seattle in the early 2000’s. A Great concert for sure! Rest in Peace, David Bowie, a musical genius. ❤
I saw Bowie on every tour he ever did in the U.S. since Ziggy Stardust(73). Usually multiple times. I've seen him at least 60 times. My favorite artist.
This song was released five days before the first moon landing in 1969. It was such a magical and riveting time and captured the attention of the whole world, what a huge achievement for humankind if NASA could pull it off. For 200000 years, humans had been contemplating and living by the cycles of the moon and in 1969 an explorer would actually set foot on the moon. Wow! Bowie was astute and made this song to coincide with this historical event, not knowing if the astronauts would succeed or perish trying. He was almost completely unknown at this time, this song left a huge impression and is still moving to this day. A star was born!!!
Polo, I’m home from work (grind) and finally got to watch your reaction to this song; what wonderful, in depth commentary, beginning with waking up from a nap to the smell of food cooking. Bowie certainly set the perfect stage for this brilliant song. Thank you so much for your reactions, Polo ❤
Strap on your crash helmet for the amazing ride that is the Late and VERY Great Mr. David Bowie. He was and always will be one of the names that truly changed the shape and directions in Rock and Roll. I'm sure once you start listening you'll understand why.
You must see Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield doing a cover of this tune from the ISS.
He also did a series of videos showing how tears work in space and other curiosities while he was commander.
Rock and roll suicide and Life on Mars are masterpieces that you really need to hear.
Heroes. That's the one you should listen to next.
Some great David Bowie tracks... Life on Mars, Rock n Roll Suicide, Moonage Daydream, Changes, Starman, Man Who Sold the World
My top Bowie album is 'Man Who Sold the World'. If you are into lyrics this runs deep. Also 'Pin Ups'. Defines what cover tunes should be. (Love your channel)
One of my favourite songs.
From my favourite artist.
Still miss Bowie.
Grateful for all the years of his music.
Very cool way to produce your video. with a super-post reaction. Like it
You're on 🔥 Polo. First under pressure with Queen and David Bowie and now my favorite song.
I had the pleasure of seeing him live once with Peter Gabriel and the Tubes as the opening acts, great concert.
You don’t have to react to this but I think you might enjoy Chris Hadfield performing those on the International Space Station.
Young Americans, Putting Out Fire (Cat People), Young Americans, China Girl, This Is Not America, Ziggy Stardust, Changes. Truly an amazing artist.
HI POLO GREETINGS FROM ENGLAND 🇬🇧 AND BOWIE IS AN ICONIC ENGLISH SINGER AND HE CONTINUALLY CHANGED HIS STYLE OF MUSIC THROUGHOUT HIS LIFE AND HE WAS AN ABSOLUTE GENIUS WITH HIS SONGS 🎵 AND YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT BOWIE SINGING HIS SONG "HEROES" AT THE LIVE AID CONCERT IN 1985 AND THIS IS BOWIE AT HIS ABSOLUTE BEST AND A TRULY GREAT LIVE PERFORMANCE AND ITS SO WORTH WATCHING.
No need to shout 🤣
You should probably do Ziggy Stardust next. Or Ashes to Ashes.
As a teenager in the seventies there were so many bands to fall in love with, Bowie was one of my favourites. Check out a few of his other songs such as Lady Grinning Soul, Sweet Thing , Ashes to Ashes.. I could go on forever, he's incredible.
I'm 71, and still love this.
You are so respectful in when and where you stop the music to respond. I appreciate that. I recommended an artist, Joss Stone, on one of the older reaction I recently found. After listening to her this afternoon, I change my rec to her song Spoiled. You will love it. BTW, if you like reading, David Bowie's bio is astonishing, he put himself in the industry by sheer genius and talent.
David Bowie was an artists artist. He supported many artists in their careers, including Luther Vandross. Luther was working as a background vocalist at the time. He had already released his debut album to little success. Bowie tapped him to provide background vocals for Young Americans. Once Bowie heard Luther’s album, he asked if he could re-record one of Luther’s songs….the rest is history.
Not to mention Lou Reed!
It's for good reason that Bowie produced "Transformer":
It was a massagen to his own fans, "Check out this Guy!"
dude to live in a time when people were being thrown into space for research reasons and to write a "pop" song about it is crazy to me. slightly before my time but timeless in its creation
Just wait'll you hear the sick groove on the sequel that dropped all of 11 years later ---it's called "Ashes to Ashes," and the fact that it sprang from the same mind and voice will leave you speechless. That's kind of a Bowie thing.
GREAT reaction Polo!! A deep dive into Bowie will be well worth the journey! He's known as The Chameleon for a reason - he takes on the persona in each album/song. Whether it be Ziggy Stardust, Aladdin Insane, Thin White Duke, etc...he IS the character!
HIGHLY recommend: The Man Who Sold The World, Let's Dance, Moonage Daydream, Modern Love, Starman, China Girl...
His brilliance & charisma will forever be missed!! RIP David! Cheers Polo!
Happy to continue watching your journey learning some of the best music
Golden years,rebel rebel, let's dance,all the young dudes
You put a lot of effort into this video. A review of a review means a lot of editing and it’s greatly appreciated!
David Bowie is very talented. He has evolved, changed and expanded his music over the years from 1967 until his recent death. I bought his 1974 album David Live and I liked it, and he has generated good music since then. Great showman.
Ok, first, exploring David Bowie’s catalog is a deep rabbit hole. He was ever-changing, ever-evolving, staying relevant through constant reinvention in his sound and his look. A true artist. I can’t experience his music for the first time again, but my suggestion would be to try to go somewhat chronologically, in order to really appreciate the way he reinvented himself through the years. I’d suggest “Ziggy Stardust” or “Changes” for the next reaction.
Second, I’ve seen some of your videos over the past year, and finally subbed a couple weeks ago. I wanted to say that I do like your new system of filming your commentary after you’ve finished listening to the song. While there can be magic in getting a reactor’s immediate response as they hear a new song, there’s also value in hearing what they think once they’ve had a little time to process what they just listened to. Also, it lets you out of pausing the song (it doesn’t bother me much, though I know it annoys many viewers); I know it’s part of fair use, and if we want no pausing, why don’t we just watch the video you’re reacting to?! 😂. For me, when I do get bothered by pausing the song, it’s because I worry that you (the reactor) are losing out on something by taking yourself out of the experience. Anyway, like what you’re doing, keep those vids coming. 😊
Many people may not know this, but Canadian Astronaut Chris Hadfield made a very cool video of himself (with permission from David Bowie) singing this song and playing it on his guitar at the International Space Station. It’s on CZcams last I checked.
All his material is great… but great song for an introduction ❤
Amazingly, Major Tom survived, and tells his story 15 years later in "Ashes to Ashes." What a genius Mr Bowie was!
This was a worldwide hit for Davidf Bowie in 1969, but he went quiet aferwards, with none of his singles making a dent in the charts. In fact he was seen as a one-hit-wonder for a few years. Then, in `1972, he reinvented himself as Ziggy Stardust with his group the Spiders from Mars with the single Starman, from his firth album The Rise & Fall of Ziggy Stardust & the Spiders fom Mars. He appeared on the British TV show Top of the Pops, wearing a coloured padded suit, almost like a jester, with a dyed orange mullet, white face & makeup, hugging Mark Ronson, his guitarist, & the world was hooked.
For David Bowie’s 80’s era, you’ve GOT to react to “Let’s Dance” and “China Girl”, and they both have Stevie Ray Vaughan on guitar 🔥
Oh my goodness. Polo I had no idea you had never heard this or Bowie 😮 I would have sent you down the rabbit hole a long time ago ❤
Heroes next :D Man Who Sold The World, Let's Dance.
I love David Bowie! I got to see him live in Calgary, Alberta in 2004 and it was phenomenal!! If you want to watch something special, watch "Bowie at the Beeb" concert video here on YT :)