You were right, Graley. Part 3 was a surprise. A most pleasant one, however.
Back in 1972, as a 13-14 year old, I'd yet to hear Dylan and was part of the generation caught in between the 60s behemoths and Punk's arrival, to whom Bowie spoke overwhelmingly and seemed like (or rather, was) an incandescent star in grey skies. I played his first 4 albums non-stop in those years and can still reel off lines of lyrics from them at an age when remembering what happened yesterday is a struggle.
I'm so glad you liked it, Andy! I was a bit later to the Bowie party than you, but his seventies albums are the mountaintop, and still the ones I listen to most.
We talk about Dylan as a chameleon and a magpie, but Bowie takes it to another level. Have you ever heard this 1985 outtake from the "Absolute Beginners" sessions? Bowie sings the same verse in different voices, imitating in succession (if I'm not mistaken) Bruce Springsteen, Anthony Newley, Tom Waits, Lou Reed, Van Morrison, Iggy Pop, and Neil Young. Look in any mirror and there's Bowie's shadow.
saved for later listening, Graley (I'm not in a place to appreciate it at the moment,being on the move.) You were only later to the party because you are younger than me, alas for me!
This was a great read Graley. I was enjoying it so much I missed my train stop.
Very well conveyed!
You were right, Graley. Part 3 was a surprise. A most pleasant one, however.
Back in 1972, as a 13-14 year old, I'd yet to hear Dylan and was part of the generation caught in between the 60s behemoths and Punk's arrival, to whom Bowie spoke overwhelmingly and seemed like (or rather, was) an incandescent star in grey skies. I played his first 4 albums non-stop in those years and can still reel off lines of lyrics from them at an age when remembering what happened yesterday is a struggle.
PS I love John Keiffer's comment.
I'm so glad you liked it, Andy! I was a bit later to the Bowie party than you, but his seventies albums are the mountaintop, and still the ones I listen to most.
We talk about Dylan as a chameleon and a magpie, but Bowie takes it to another level. Have you ever heard this 1985 outtake from the "Absolute Beginners" sessions? Bowie sings the same verse in different voices, imitating in succession (if I'm not mistaken) Bruce Springsteen, Anthony Newley, Tom Waits, Lou Reed, Van Morrison, Iggy Pop, and Neil Young. Look in any mirror and there's Bowie's shadow.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuFz9DPqKkI
saved for later listening, Graley (I'm not in a place to appreciate it at the moment,being on the move.) You were only later to the party because you are younger than me, alas for me!
I am delving into this treasure, thank you.
“…but for those with the “terror of knowing”, bright light casts dark shadows and the eternal paradox lies in discerning which one is which…”