What a great version of this song. It is a real treat to hear Robert Fripp performing his wonderful guitar part again. His guitar playing was such an important contribution to the original recording 40 years ago. A fitting tribute to David Bowie.

@christoroppolo8742

6 жыл бұрын

It was and still is the fire and he plays the frippertronics in a pop medium so incredibly well he is has and will always be my favorite guitarist of all time for sure Hendrix after that for me personally. And I watched him play got to meet him and see that happen in the same spot on the stage that Hendrix burned his stratocaster in front of me as a child here in Monterey California..Peace christo

@denisgrodard8733

5 жыл бұрын

tu m'a fait pleurer :)

@wbertie2604

4 жыл бұрын

@@christoroppolo8742 King Crimson was one of Hendrix's favourite bands.

@ajerarajones2670

4 жыл бұрын

@@wbertie2604 I did not know that..am a huge fan of both

@paoloaizzafotografo

4 жыл бұрын

@@wbertie2604 the favourite band…

RIP David... Thanks King Crimson for this version. It made me cry...

@mariobendimez2391

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, it makes ones cry

@mikelfog2621

4 жыл бұрын

David stay with us my friend..forever

@luis_robledo_richards

3 жыл бұрын

I cried too ☝🏻

@johannesswarts1440

3 жыл бұрын

Same here, brothers...

@axl6362

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed

This song will never die.

@jorgericardooller8088

Жыл бұрын

Y jamás lo hara!

Impossible not to love David Bowie, impossible not to love King Crimson.

@keithchiv6166

3 жыл бұрын

david bowie/jones,it is very possible to not love 'bowie ! ' as his fans respectfully refer to him. apart from a few moments and songs,he represented the triumph of style over content,in keeping with the spirit of his 'heroes' andy warhol and lou reed, jakko i once saw denouncing early king crimson as 'hippy' though he fronted a good tribute act to them, also , king crimson,after the early days ,that i saw ,became a good jazz rock techno enterprise once the magic of pete sinfield went with all shades of meaning and esotericicm too.

@josedacunhafilho

3 жыл бұрын

Except this is a Fripp and Eno song. Eno wrote the music and did the lyrics with Bowie, but they couldn't figure out the guitar line, so they called Fripp in NY and shipped him to Berlin where he came out with this brilliant, unforgettable, unusual vibratto, the sound that makes this song be what it is.

@quidly259

3 жыл бұрын

@@josedacunhafilho Indeed Jose

@bygmesterfinnegan6938

2 жыл бұрын

Its very possible to dislike bowie, I do

@TrevorDennis100

2 жыл бұрын

Goodness! There have been times over the years when I have felt like the only fan of KC. Especially when it cam to some of their jazz style music. My ex sort of tolerated them but was not a huge fan, but she came to one of their RAH gigs many years ago, and loved it. No question at all regards Bowie. One of my all time favourite performances was when he joined Dave Gilmour (also at the RAH) to sing Roger Water's (and Rick Wright's) bit on Comfortable Numb. By heck he took an already rock classic to a whole other level.

A fantastic version, such a tight arrangement for a live performance, yet they make it look easy: that's the sign of greatness.

@jetman7946

Жыл бұрын

Fripp's been a little "strange/different" thru the years, but few can argue he's not a great writer, arranger, and musician. Hell, I even named my German Shepherd after him 35 years ago !!!

@gumersindoreguera4757

11 ай бұрын

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@brycebullard3619

8 ай бұрын

Because King Crimson wrote Heroes for David Bowie.

@MrKilgoreATrout

5 ай бұрын

I have a dog named Levin. He's got my wife's middle name as well to seal the naming deal. @@jetman7946

Those tones, Fripp is just an astounding guitarist.

@skylarkman2000

Жыл бұрын

A truly amazing musician . Absolutely first class..

@DrRussPhd

Ай бұрын

Fractal Ax Fx is what he is using, best amp modeler in the world.

How could I forget that Fripp played the guitar on this gem. That was part of Bowie's magic to collect everyone's talent and make it his own.

@brycebullard3619

8 ай бұрын

King Crimson wrote Heroes for David Bowie.

@leewagner2945

8 күн бұрын

​@@brycebullard3619No, it was David Bowie and Brian Eno.

Why do I always listen to this like 30 times before I turn it off? Outstanding!

@charlielohr5252

2 жыл бұрын

because you're an intelligent person!!!

@pholland8353

Жыл бұрын

It’s that good

I was a senior in high school when this came out.. It was okay to my 17year old ears. Now at 63 it is impossibly wonderful.

God bless you men’s How called king Crimsons I fallow you guys when I had 13 years , now I’m 65 years Thank you .

You know I'm 74 years young saw hendrix Clapton all of them Bowie, but methinks this is one kick ass version of a classic song, by a superb group, absolutely nailed it 👍 😂 😍 💖🎸🎶

@brycebullard3619

8 ай бұрын

King Crimson wrote the song for David Bowie.

@MsPoppsie

8 ай бұрын

Certainly some enviable memories there Benk. May your good fortunes continue.

@ninjaking2548

8 ай бұрын

@@brycebullard3619Not King Crimson, Robert Fripp Co-Wrote it with Bowie

@jetman7946

7 ай бұрын

We had a great time then Bink, didn't we ??? And, we're still rockin' in our 70s !!!

@leewagner2945

8 күн бұрын

​@@ninjaking2548 The song was written by David Bowie and Brian Eno. Look it up.

when you love David Bowie and King Crimson! you'll enjoy listening to this one more than before!

@davidranger13

5 ай бұрын

This Version Does Bowie JUSTICE!!!

@daveversion2.2

4 ай бұрын

Yes……David would be smiling……I am sure!

This is a wonderful tribute to Mr. Fripp's friend David Bowie, who we sadly lost last year 40 years since Fripp recorded his emotional solos on the original recording.

@andythomas706

5 жыл бұрын

Coey Parsons: Look. We didn't 'lose' him. He died. Unfortunately!

@mikhailmikhailov8781

5 жыл бұрын

> since Fripp recorded his emotional solos on the original recording. I would swallow my tongue before saying the words "emotional" and "robert fripp" in one sentence

That vibrato by Fripp, wow!

@andythomas706

5 жыл бұрын

That's sustain!

@MarcusL1995

5 жыл бұрын

Well he did perform the original solo so it makes sense that he do it right

@Antropoids

5 жыл бұрын

Good as it was back then

@allangmiller

5 жыл бұрын

It's both!

@sam_uelson

4 жыл бұрын

Sustainiac neck pickup

There are only two Bands who are worth it to "cover" this song. Thats motörhead and this fabulous Band called King Crimson! Thanks for sharing

@timothyhardee8454

16 күн бұрын

Depeche Mode does it well too.

@andrewpella7249

20 сағат бұрын

Right!

Fripp and Levin on the same stage. What a treat. Among the last of a dying breed

@morganfisherart

6 жыл бұрын

And Collins!

@raitiovainu

6 жыл бұрын

And Brando!

@andythomas706

5 жыл бұрын

James Kovacic: See 'Tosin Abasi-The Woven Web'! These guys are far from being a dying breed.

@justinwynn7299

4 жыл бұрын

...and is that Jason Bonham in the trademark trilby hat? What a lineup!!

@soundchaser2061

4 жыл бұрын

Jeremy Stacey

Holy cow . .Fripp cracked a smile at the end!!!

@Dannyt077

4 жыл бұрын

Nah, more likely that it was some freak muscle spasim

@DharcVasquez

4 жыл бұрын

Wanna see him smile again? Easy Money Live Version with Jakko at the end as well

@randycone77

4 жыл бұрын

Steve Fortuna you killed me.

@briane5706

4 жыл бұрын

Randy Cone Wanna see Robert Fripp smile? Whenever he is with Toyah. A marriage made in heaven.

@gabi-chan7806

4 жыл бұрын

-Oh my god! Look! Mr. Fripp is smiling! The power of music and the memory of his old friend made him smile! -No, wait, shit, he's having a seizure

This version reveals how important the role of Robert Fripp was in the creation and the success of this song. Thank you Robert !!!!

The BEST cover of the great Bowie song!!...ABSOLUTELY STUPENDOUS version of the classic song!!...The visual footage of the Wall and the history behind it is GREAT too!!..WELL DONE King Crimson!!

@brycebullard3619

8 ай бұрын

King Crimson wrote Heroes for David Bowie.

People have been putting down the lead singer, but he bridges the gap between all Crimson bands about as well as anyone, particularly the Lake and Wetton versions.

@windhill2011

6 жыл бұрын

Jakko is freaking awesome- in the 21st Century Schizoid Band he took on vocals and lead guitar- and did it really, really well.....

@johnthomas7517

6 жыл бұрын

Jakko absolutely crushes this, I love it.

@temporarymomentary

6 жыл бұрын

Kwinquark1 I saw King Crimson live. Jakko is insanely good singer and fantastic guitar player.

@clarkt5439

6 жыл бұрын

I agree, he's very good. There will never be another Lake or Wetton, but Jakko does fine filling those huge shoes.

@Kwinquark1

6 жыл бұрын

Outside of Lake. he's probably the strongest vox man KC have ever had, Black P

This just underlines how fantastic this Crimson lineup is.

@luther_beckett

6 жыл бұрын

Ain't that the troof...

@dustinschings7042

6 жыл бұрын

They have Gavin Harrison. Best drummer around these days.

@itkojecockot

4 жыл бұрын

there's no such thing as bad King Crimson line up......

@rickdicl

Жыл бұрын

One of the greatest ever

@despacitospider8132

Жыл бұрын

If only they had belew in there it would be absolutely perfect

So tight, great vocals, really great and the magical riffs from Mr Fripp - live...I watch it every day.

@paulcrew1314

2 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@jackries7574

2 жыл бұрын

The vocals alone are just really sweet. I agree

Dear Robert. Fripp When I harde for the first time your album ( RED ) I had 13 years , I was touched by your fingers in your guitar , Thank you sir. Robert Fripp .

I love how much fun Robert Fripp has when playing this

@marksmith2738

3 жыл бұрын

Fripp was totally in his element playing this. Fripp and his New Standard Tuning... smiles all the way!

Mel Collins' sax adds such a gritty bottom-end to this version. Have always loved this song, this is my favourite version, Kudos to KC for nailing it!

Absolutely 100% frickin astounding!! Love the song even more now!! RIP David . I remember you always.🙏

This is a Fripp & Eno song as much as a Bowie song, and this version with Tony Levin on base and Jakko Jakszyk signing has to be one of the greatest interpretations of this song ever, by all means.

@sergyvolodimirov

2 жыл бұрын

6

@jeeveswinston2545

Жыл бұрын

That’s some truth… the production and collaboration make this a true classic.

@ALFASW156

Жыл бұрын

It`s a great cover, no doubt. Heard it several times. Check out Andrea Schroeders helden, it is mindblowing. The best cover ever.

@heramann6916

Жыл бұрын

Disagree, Jakko sounds too dry and nasally, look up Adrian Belew con Elio e le Storie Tese - Elephant Talk / Heroes on yt, Belew's chorus imo sounds even better than the original

@rickdicl

Жыл бұрын

Mel Collins

Probably the best version of the song.Great band great musicians,great arrangement.

@Alexandra_acount3

Жыл бұрын

Give Motorhead a try, they rock this song. Love this version too.

@paulmichaelides8080

Жыл бұрын

@@Alexandra_acount3 I've heard that many times and it's also a great version.

Fantastic version, hats off!

Robert Fripp is the true master.

I saw Robert Fripp performing this live with David Bowie eons ago. Such a privilege to see and hear him doing it again!

@mungofinalfi4480

Жыл бұрын

Where?

@bradleyd.thornton5963

Жыл бұрын

@@mungofinalfi4480 Ummm... IIRC, The Forum in Inglewood (Los Angeles), California. But I can't remember which tour, Heroes or Scary Monsters era maybe? There's only one band I've seen more times than Bowie, and that's Iron Maiden. 🤘💀🤘

@commuterbranchline8132

Жыл бұрын

Did Fripp stand up to play for Bowie?

@bradleyd.thornton5963

Жыл бұрын

@Ralph Reilly but.... It's just so obvious - the "sound". It's Robert Fripp. I also have an album from just around that era called "Fripp & Eno", and The conflation of artistic influences is unmistakable - Didn't Eno produce both the Low and Heroes albums? And nowadays, Fripp is so much more tongue in cheek and self-deprecating with his fun, "Sunday Lunch with Toya and Robert" antics. He's earned the privilege of being so silly now 😜 after all the seriousness that has led to so many accolades.

@terrystevens5261

Жыл бұрын

@@bradleyd.thornton5963 It is the Sunday lunch thing that brought me here, going to see them in November at Cheltenham town hall, can't wait.

WONDERFUL rendition of the song. Very warm, loved the vocals, DUG the sax and to hear Robert Fripp reprise his guitar work is nothing short of heartwarming.

So personal...I was in Berlin in 1989 when the Wall came down

Dont know what everyone else thinks but for me the vocals are brilliant.

@ihrescue

11 ай бұрын

Yes I had to find out who Jakko Jakszyk is.

@benkkonzsella8544

10 ай бұрын

Beautiful brilliant version of this classic song, can't stop playing it 🎸 👍

@RoyceKitts

10 ай бұрын

@@ihrescue right.

@CraigStellmacher

8 ай бұрын

You can't do Bowie, so you might as well do something else, and Jakko pulls it off with Fripp giving us a little approving smile at the end...

@TVC15ohoh

7 ай бұрын

Yeah, I kept noticing that too. Lovely vocals. Different from David's, obviously, but I love how it fits right in with the rest of this rendition.

One of my favorite songs, performed with power and intensity as it deserves.

I am actually deeply moved by this wonderful version of Heroes. Thank heaps!

This is so beautiful I could cry

The more I watch and listen to this version, the more I like it. The sound is deep, the vocals are great and the imagery is perfect.

Emotional stuff for me. I remember the wall being built & I remember footage of people being shot as they tried to escape. I stayed up & through tears of joy watched the TV coverage the night it came down. I remember being totally floored the first time I heard Heroes. Bowie, Eno, & Fripp together ? Was I dreaming ? It hasn't aged a day.

Singer is the very best 😊

I was there!! One of the best nights of my life!

I've always loved this song, but when I found out the story behind it, it now has such a deep meaning for me. When Bowie was finally able to sing it face to face with the people off which he had written it for gave band members an incredible feeling that is hard to describe and rightfully so. God bless

For sure my Friend, God Bless Robert and thanks for sunday lunches !

@garethgriffiths9467

3 жыл бұрын

Toya with her thrupany bits outstanding. Every one's dream

I was in Berlin on that day the wall first came down, a time in my life I will never forget, ever!

My God - can never listen to this w/o going to pieces….

Danke nochmal für den Song

Absolutely great version. Fantastic vocals and well, Fripp, need I say more!

Robert Fripp. The original Bowie guitarist of this song.

@garethgriffiths9467

3 жыл бұрын

Love the output of Toya and Robert during lockdown

@Helpyourself5

3 жыл бұрын

Tony Carman not entirely true. He was certainly the contributor of this celestial guitar sound so important in the creation of this track. Brilliant bloke.

@Michael-mm3fm

15 күн бұрын

@@Helpyourself5so how is that not entirely true?

Reminds me of what an extraordinary band King Crimson was and still is. And Robert Fripp is in a class by himself.

Lo que hizo Fripp en la guitarra de este tema es majestuoso

As I reflect upon 2023 on the Eve of Christmas Eve, this song immediately came to mind. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year to all…

@Jeff-rh8mq

4 ай бұрын

Hats off to you! Nicely said!

Wonderful. A lot of Eno in there, too. We were so lucky to have had all these greats.

He'd be proud of this for sure ❤

My tears are for all of us, all of Humanity...

What a great song can never get bored of this best version by far Robert Fripps guitar plying must be up with the greats

Best version ever performed by original guitarrist.

Holey smokes they nailed it

@dc4019

6 жыл бұрын

John Parks it's king crimson. Were you expecting any less than perfection.

@josephbastidas3561

6 жыл бұрын

John Parks Not surprised, these guys are ridiculously talented. Plus Robert Fripp recorded guitar on the original

@billbill3890

5 жыл бұрын

So much so that Fripp almost smiled at the end. I think this version is better than even Bowie’s live versions.

Only Robert can nail that line properly... ☺ Supreme+sublime. Horn arrangement would blend in beautifully on the Serious Moonlight tour. KC U R LOVED! ★

@1mexfighter

6 жыл бұрын

Scary Stardust agree...but dont forget Mick Ronson Also nailed it on teh Freddy Tribute 92

why the hell haven't I seen this before today???? incredible.......

I'm shaking and crying. Remembering the courage and incredible fear and hope of those days as the wall came down. As Soviet style repression fell. And now that I'm in middle of the fight to save democracy it pulls it all together. If anyone ever needed an anthem to find strength, this song is it! Thank you Mr. Fripp!

Outstanding! So glad I got to see them in 2015. Jakko is a fantastic singer btw, he might be my favorite KC vocalist since Greg Lake!

Had the honor and incredible pleasure to see it a live in Chicago and was completely lost in and amazed by the entire show... including Heroes of course

Just the best cover ever.!!

the best version - quality music

95% of the beauty of this version, is from the insane sound of Robert Fripp's guitar!

@JohnSmith-yu2mq

3 жыл бұрын

You are right plus the great vocals etc

@popatyourecords

3 жыл бұрын

he played on Bowies version same sound ana synth guitar

@fanskap82

2 жыл бұрын

Robert Fripp's guitar vibrato blends perfectly with the saxophone

@satsansarsingh5509

Жыл бұрын

I agree

KC are the best band to cover anything. So much dedication and precision in their work. THey have not screwed with the original concept, but just added depth.

Fripp at his best ! RIP DB

Beautiful. Thank you

Robert's smile at the end is the best. Thank you, King Crimson. You're the real musical Aleph.

Best cover version , thank you king crimson

He, He Geniuses! Saw them in New York, Pompeii , London and Buenos Aires, awesome, great, the best, incredible!!!!!!!

What can I say??? A real classic version for this fantastic song of David Bowie!!!!!! God Bless you all!!!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏

Absolutely amazing, mind blown!

Saw them last night awesome

I love King Crimson. Great cover!!!! Rock on.

O-M-G!!! The song , the pictures, the history/ Heroes... indeed!

Nunca había adorado tanto un cover :')

@izquemia

6 жыл бұрын

Considerando que fripp dio el toque distintivo a este tema original en las sesiones de grabación con Visconti y Bowie, creo que mejoró todo :)

@dariootero6555

6 жыл бұрын

Red de la torre este y " Gloria" por the Doors..... brillantes.....

What a wonderful and fitting tribute...Fripp, in Berlin, yeah...

Flawless.

Version magnifique. Merci Crimson King ! RIP Bowie, Lake, Wetton , Emerson et les autres...

David would have loved it and been very proud at the same time.

Probably the best cover I've listened...

tears. of gratitude.

What fantastic singing and musicianship. Appreciating in 2020 after a hospital shift. Thanks guys.xxxxx

The best cover ever

Fripp forever ❤️

The 'A Reality Tour' version WAS my favorite until I tripped over this one. Fripp makes ALL the difference.

I was there , at this performance ..😇☮️❤️🥺

We need to see you more Robert Fripp.....you always amazed me with your playing. And your taste in other artists music. And yes folks, he once shook the left hand of Jimi Hendrix. YA!

I was there that night the wall wa breached, forever in my memory...

@johnpatterson2157

3 жыл бұрын

I remember the day but I wish I could have been there.

Greatest song! Thank you, Mr. David Bowie! Bravo, "King Crimson"!

Amazing Fripp..............40 yrs ago, with King David, and now.

Fripp is my favorite guitar player in the world . Peace Christo 👽🎶🐕🛸☮️💀🙏🎸❤️

I have heard of this band since 1980 but never heard one song until now. I really loved it. I need to catch up on their catalog of music.

I love the emotion I feel from the sound combined with the images, it evokes a sense of triumphant sorrow.

Here are the beauty of those who never intersected while creating the same era, show respect for each other.

Stunning version!

30 years later, always be heroes.

Beautiful!

One of my all-time favourites songs!!! And what a line-up!!