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The album version is found on 1976’s Station to Station. Frank Sinatra said it was one of the finest vocal performances he’d ever heard. That’s some high praise. The album was recorded in the autumn of 1975 when Bowie was at the height of his cocaine addiction and it’s amazing he was able to function at all much less produce one of the essential albums of the 70’s.

Word On A Wing is even better. Imo.

This is one of my all-time favorites songs. This is a new version. I fell in love with Station to Station Record. It was one of my very fist records that I bought.

His very best rendition of that song 🌺❤️❤️

He owned it.

Thanks for being you

David went to dinner with Nina Simone to ask permission to cover this beautiful song, they were very good friends and she spoke extremely positively about Bowie's work and about himself.

@stevelayton1271

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I can't see any reason why he would need her permission. She didn't even record the original version.

@pelegrim3264

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@@stevelayton1271 Yes, but already the fact that he respectfully asked permission from her is very gentlemanly.

@stevelayton1271

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@@pelegrim3264 I'd like to know your source for this somewhat apocryphal story. Bowie had cover versions on Hunky Dory, Ziggy and Aladdin Sane, not to mention the all covers Pinups. Do you think he took all of the composers and previous performers of those songs to dinner because he's a gentleman?

@pelegrim3264

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@@stevelayton1271 It is possible that 1975 was a very foggy year for David Bowie, but they first met in 1974 purely by chance. Simone became an audience member with her daughter at a Bowie concert at Madison Square Garden. As she left the venue, Bowie invited her to sit down and exchange phone numbers. That same evening, at 3:00 am, he called her and she told her about the problems she was struggling with. She has personally revealed that she had bipolar disorder and has been secretly taking medication since the 60s. But David influenced her on a personal level, they talked a lot and inspired each other. There is even an interesting snippet from Nina's performance at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1976 where she mentioned David. As a result, they met a lot, and the main reason why he asked her about recording this song was not only a tribute to Nina, but also as part of the her influence on himself at that time. All information about this is in open sources from the stories of Nina or David. Of course, we cannot know everything, you need to be either her or him. But the story is very interesting.

@stevelayton1271

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@@pelegrim3264 this is absolutely correct. Their respect for each other and David's support for her in the mid 70's, considering his cocaine use, is a testament to his character.

I can tell this really affected you, welcome to the world of Bowie fans!

I went to his concert almost 50urs ago, that was when he was Ziggy Stardust. He was well ahead of his time, he was so cool and brilliant in live. I was 16yrs back then. We had his LP cover on our wall. That’s when we had vinyl … this was in New Zealand. Enjoy following your reactions I believe you get Bowie and understand his share genius. 👍

Hi Pope, still loving your reactions,,they are priceless,,,never change dude,,really would like you to check out, Bowie and Marrianne Faithfull, live 1973 or 74 doing a cover of Sonny and Cher, I've got you babe,,,can't wait to see your face when you see Bowie in his pure glam rock mode, LEGENDARY,,as its live, there is I think around 21 takes of this one song,,this whole performance was over an hour long and he performs some of his best,,you already reacted to one of his performances from this gig,,Sorrow,,with him wearing a white suit, anyhow,,check it out, take care dude, Tony

Why don't you get more views??? Love your channel! Bowie great as usual, nothing new there😁

Such a beautiful song and it shows his vocal range so well.

Look for ziggy stardust tour live at the Hammersmith odeon 1973

wow

Lots of good stuff from this concert. Check out 'Man Who Sold The World' and 'Stay'

From this BBC show, it's well worth listening to "Cracked Actor". Probably the best ever performance of that song. It rocks!

This bbc concert was fantastic. Possibly the best I’ve ever heard him live. Well done to whoever was doing the sound as well

"Wild Is the Wind" was written by film composer Dimitri Tiomkin and lyricist Ned Washington for the acclaimed 1957 film of the same title, starring Anna Magnani, Anthony Quinn, and Anthony Franciosa about an immigrant rancher who returns home to marry the sister of his deceased wife, who died a number of years previously, and take her back with him to America, but once there she ends up falling in love with a young ranch hand instead. Magnani and Quinn were both nominated for best acting awards as was the song. Johnny Mathis recorded the song for the film. Nina Simone famously covered it in 1959, inspiring David Bowie to follow in 1976. Her version is drenched with so much heartache it's sometimes difficult to listen to, but her influence on Bowie is unmistakable, especially on his later work. Dimitri Tiomkin was a Russian-born American film composer who received 22 Academy Award nominations during his career, winning four Oscars.

This whole show is superb. Catch it all if you can!

I love your affair with Bowie. Who is more captivating. Clearly, you are a man of taste.

Thank you so much...Nina Simone did a brilliant cover of this as well, but Bowie's arrangement is incomparable. I get gooseflesh every time I hear this. Check out the original black & white studio video of this from 1976--it moves me to tears. And kudos to Mike Garson's incredible piano accompaniment. Wfhew!!! Oh and the original was written by Dmitri Tiomkin and Ned Washington.

@kevind4850

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Agreed - the spectacular earlier versions show his vocal range, and although he does a good job disguising it, one can really tell how much range he'd lost by the time of this performance. He did eventually give up cigarettes and regained much of his range.

@juliafox7904

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So beautiful

@robertasirgutz8800

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They were very good friends.

Opened his Glastonbury 2000 set with this what an entrance worth watching ⚡️

He looks so young. It makes me sad.

Billy Mackenzie rendition is Excellent

POPE Listen to Johnny Mathis--David said his cover was a tribute to Johnny. Johnny is the master of sheer perfection and he created 'suave.' I have heard Johnny in concert 3 times and every time he brought me to tears. He has covered everything. He has no competition.

The Pope is back 🙏🍁

And also sung by Johnny Mathis. Who's version is also amazing.

NICE! Please check out Rush Bytor And The Snow Dog from 1975 lyric video, thanks

A force of nature, david Bowie, wild was he now blowing in the wind RIP

If you want even lower vocals from him check out his last couple of albums. They're incredible. Id LOVE you to react to Slip Away (studio version) it will blown your mind. Thanks for more Bowie and for 'getting' him!

We're all here with you and we're watching

Coolest of the cool 💜

He's one artist I always wanted to see live that I missed. Glad you're back Pope, missed you! 👍❤🤙 I'm wearing shorts in Hawaii. 😎🌋

Loved seeing your fingers react to the playing of Mike Garson .. If you haven't covered his opening playing on Aladdin Sane - please do so. As to this song - it was first Johnny Mathis and then Nina Simone .. I was fortunate to see Bowie 7 times in concert spanning his career. Love your reactions.

Such a beautiful song. Love your reaction.

I am loving your choices. I would have picked something else of boys but this is a beautiful step up from what everyone else is listen to. I'm glad I found you

Cheers Pope, I thought you'd appreciate that,your face and your whole reaction was priceless 🤣 thanks again Pope, check out the original video of him singing this,,you won't be disappointed 😉,Tony

@POPE.

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cheers!

i love this bbc concert. its so good, so smooth, from beginning to end.... would love to see you react to Blue Jean. the extended video version.

This is my all time favourite of Bowies,it shows the range of hos voice ,beautifully Please do.yourself a favour and watch the original black and white vidoe of this when Bowie was a younger .it's the best .

Wonderful x

I still love Nina Simone’s version. They were friends.

Someday, if you have nothing to do check out David Live at the Tower Theatre. Am I repeating myself? Well, that’s it. Keep doin wut yer doin. 🍻

@cait0fionn

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I was there! All three nights. It was one of the best concerts I ever attended....and you can hear me screaming after he sings "Don't fake it baby..." in Moonage Daydream (1:06-7). It was a time when David was at his absolute worst and it was still absolute magic. xo

@mistersnitty7721

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@@cait0fionn WOW 😲. I was at Universal Amphitheater in Los Angeles for this show. Ran up to the stage just before the show started and before I knew it, Bowie came out for 1984 and I touched his red ballet shoe. Then was quickly escorted back to my seat. Best concert ever. That screaming was you? Cool! I've heard it a million times.

@cait0fionn

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@@mistersnitty7721 The Tower Theatre was a small venue-hence the 3 nights-so it seemed very intimate and the acoustics were amazing, which is probably why they chose it for the live recordings. I'll bet it was pretty incredible seeing it on a bigger stage too...room to stretch. The critics were so hard on the Diamond Dogs tour. I admit that David was exhausted and decimated by drugs and mental issues...BUT the whole concept and vision was genius. The music and lyrics, the musicians--Earl Slick, Mike Garson, David Sanborn- the breathtaking sets, the choreography and the Starman himself. I treasure the memory.

@mistersnitty7721

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@@cait0fionn Universal Amphitheater was a 6,000 seat open air (before they put a roof over it) venue. It still remains the best concert I've ever been to, and David Live one of my favorite albums.

Im so glad that there is David Bowie again 😊. Please react to the song „Heathen“. Or to the song: „A better future (remix by air)“. Thank you

Thanks for another great Bowie reaction, one of my all time favourite artists. Any chance you will give Kate Bush another try, you really went in deep with the track you did. "This woman's work," is much more mainstream and abetter introduction probably.

You should check out the original video for this song.

its not right to have a favourite DB song, its like having a favourite child but i do love this one! The vulnerability in his voice is perfect. I would like to suggest a christmas song for you as it is imminent. Greg Lake - I believe in Father Christmas , very beautiful but with a punch in the lyrics. He recorded a version in st Brides church with Ian Anderson on Flute. I think you will love this.

Good to see you back listening to Bowie. Check out the studio version as well. Have you listened to 'Lady Grinning Soul' yet?

This beautiful song was written by the amazing Nina Simone. They had a curious friendship. She was having a very difficult time and Bowie helped her financial by recording this. kzread.info/dash/bejne/pHip25pwZNbWd8o.html

@cait0fionn

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Actually it was written by Dimitri Tiomkin and Ned Washington for the film by the same name in 1957. It was first recorded by the Paramount Studios Orchestra, then by Johnny Mathis, and THEN by Nina Simone. xo

Your musical taste has developed to a new level for sure

Such a great cover

Ohh Time for one of my favorites -- The Man Who Sold The World --- and after you watch Bowies performance you must also check out Nirvanas cover - the unplugged version is awesome -- Kurt does a perfect version