Bowie transcends the Hall of Fame. We need a new category for him.

One of his greatest vocal performances of all time. Should have been a Bond theme.

@thebadgerno.1872

3 жыл бұрын

Got that 007 arrangement 👍🏻

@pleasantvalleypickerca7681

3 жыл бұрын

Agree. That would have been great!

@TheWizardOfEgo

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking exactly that

@TomMilleyMusic

Жыл бұрын

I've never thought about it being a Bond theme, but now that you say that I can see it

This whole Aladdin Sane album is fantastic-This song is one of my favorites!!

At 2:18 when Mike Garson's piano intertwines with Mick Ronson's acoustic guitar it is absolutely fantastic!

@personalcheeses8073

2 жыл бұрын

A real winning combination

Teez, you have no idea how many times I have suggested this song to KZread reactors (unsuccessfully, I might add). My fave Bowie song from this particular album! Thanks so much for this! 👍👍👍

@chrisf.7980

3 жыл бұрын

BTW, I forgot to mention a bit of backstory here. This song was written about a talented vocalist named Claudia Lennear who Bowie had a dalliance with. She sang backup for many famous performers & also dated Mick Jagger for awhile. Jagger also wrote a hit song about her called "Brown Sugar," also worthy of you checking out if you haven't yet. Lots more Bowie to dive into, may I suggest a song called "Word on a Wing." 😁

@rsjam4558

2 жыл бұрын

So did I! Always happy to listen to the very little people who reacted to this masterpiece.

@chrisf.7980

2 жыл бұрын

@Raj am I fully believe if this song had been released as a single, it would have been a chart topper. Masterpiece indeed, but I never had any success getting any reactors to play it, so the best I hope for when I request it is that other people read the comments & check it out themselves. Teez does a nice job with variety.

Possibly the most beautiful hidden gem in all his catalogue... great vocal, the greatest closer any album could have... sadly never performed live...pianist Mike Garson shines all through Alladin Sane...

@personalcheeses8073

2 жыл бұрын

It’s never been hidden. How can it be it’s on an album that has been listened to billions of times?

My favorite rock pianist ever, Mike Garson, is killing it on this track

What a singer, 💜💜💜

This song is about Claudia Lennear. She was one of many Ikettes over the years from The Ike and Tina Turner Revue. She had a brief solo career and also did backing vocals for others. The Rolling Stones song "Brown Sugar" was also about her. She definitely had an impact on these guys! ;)

He did these vocals in one take, believe it or not. 🥰 Aladdin Sane is a very special album. Each song on it reflects the place that it was written, and this one was written in London. Mike Garson played piano here, and the rest of the guys were The Spiders from Mars. I'm glad to see you getting into some of the more vocally abstract, brilliant tracks like this one. I have a feeling you'll love Wild Eyed Boy from Freecloud and When the Wind Blows. Absolutely extraordinary work. 💙

@clareparfittwinchester5244

3 жыл бұрын

David did almost all of his vocals in one, or two takes. The "one take wonder".

I was lucky enough to see Bowie in concert twice and both times ,mind blowingly good along with the brillant musician's who accompanied him.Gail Anne Dorsey who played base guitar with the band is not only stunning beautiful but so talented .One best voices of ever heard .They sang under pressure together on The reality tour and blew the roof off!

This song is like the intro to a James Bond movie! Love it

Hardly anyone ever mentions Panic In Detroit from this album. It's my favorite. I can't be the only one.

@clareparfittwinchester5244

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! It's the greatest song for a teenager. At least it was for me!

@tobiasisback4605

5 ай бұрын

I love it too ❤

Love how you're doing this channel! Thanks man!

One of my favorites!!

Hey Teez, thank you for reacting to this song. It’s refreshing to see reactions to album songs that aren’t really chart hits. Often these songs mean so much to people who have invested in the artist. On a technical note, are you supposed to pause the song at some point to avoid being cancelled by KZread? Not sure but everyone else seems to and wouldn’t like to see you blocked by them. All the best from Wales UK.

Bold choice for a reaction!

Yet another masterpiece from Bowie

The piano opening imo was always stunning, and unexpected.

Music just does not get much better than this. This was the first (or second) album I ever bought as a kid and i STILL listen regularly. fantastic album. the whole album should be reacted to. actually, at a minimum Bowies entire 70's catalog should be listened to. as for this song...of course the Piano (Mike Garson) is fantastic (as it is throughout the entire album) and I'd say this is one of Bowies best vocal performances ever, but i think the unsung hero of this song is Trevor Bolder....the way his bass floats in and out is gorgeous. Long live Bowie and the Spiders from mars!

@TheoZoffrok

3 жыл бұрын

Great call on Trevor Bolder. *Hugely* underrated player. His bass lines on Cracked Actor are also pretty epic. But everyone shines on this song, it's an absolute stunner.

@fannyingabout

2 жыл бұрын

Same here - my first album. Unbelievable. I personally like the solo by Ronson and the way it punctuates the classical piano with a flamenco inspired flavour.

@Sarvasaha

Жыл бұрын

People overlook the masterful bass part. This song and Wild is the Wind are my favourite Bowie vocal performances

Can't believe after being a fan for 40 plus years I'm still discovering songs of never heard of his before .Amazing.

Ma chanson préférée du Maître. 45 ans que j'aime David Bowie et vous savez maintenant pourquoi ❤❤❤

David Bowie the Legend simple as that 👍😇

Try the title song Aladdin Sane, the piano work is legendary!

One of a kind. Bowie, that is. Always forward thinking, never stuck in neutral, always on to the next theme. This is sweeet 👍

Killer album. Arranged by Mick Ronson

Pure music

Such a beautiful song!!!

Alright. Some more Bowie.

rock god!

One of my favourite songs 🎵 👌⚡⚡⚡❤⚘

😎 🔥This is Something else ! 👏

1973

I have suggested to many reactors the David live album it has him at his best vocally and the band are rocking! All the good stuff on it! Be the 1st to check it out😁

@haroldhoot

Жыл бұрын

Incredible album, incredible band with Bowie!

May I echo the recommendation for the title song of Aladdin Sane, which features some of the most extraordinary piano playing I've *ever* heard, in any kind of music.

Oh! Oh! Oh! Yay. Stunning Bowie, damn that dude could write a tune. Thanks

Not a Bowie song I’m very familiar with. I’m mostly “Young Americans” on. But this was really nice. 👍🏻

@ijustneedmyself

3 жыл бұрын

You should really check out his earlier stuff. It's great!

@Jillyconjem

3 жыл бұрын

@@ijustneedmyself The only earlier album I have by him is “Live at the Tower Philadelphia” from ‘74. And it’s like a greatest hits of earlier stuff. I know I should listen earlier stuff (including deep tracks). I’ve always loved his voice throughout his career. I will. Thanks.

It’s Bowie….aka David Jones

Just as a treat you should watch Bugsy dance to this. Type in this: Lady Grinning Soul by David Bowie - spinning pole dance choreography

How many singers alive today could credibly cover this song?

Nice, Bowie⚡is an adventure & every album is an education. If you're on a Glam exploration with _Aladdinsane,_ these Glam essentials are worth checking out: 👉 Sparks - This Town Ain't Big Enough For Both Of Us 👉 T Rex - 20th Century Boy 👉 Roxy Music - Ladytron / Pyjamarama / Editions Of You

Exellent. :-)

Pure sex. I don't know how else to describe it. I love this song. Such beautiful instrumentals.

FIRST!