Driven by an entirely deeper dynamic than most pop artists, David Bowie inhabited a very special world of extraordinary sounds and endless vision. Unwilling to stay on the treadmill of rock legend and avoiding the descent into ever demeaning and decreasing circles of cliché, Bowie wrote and performed what he wanted, when he wanted. His absence from the endless list of “important events” has just fuelled interest. Constant speculation about what the guy was up to has even led some to wonder if this is his greatest reinvention ever. David Jones!
David Robert Jones was born in Brixton on January 8, 1947. At age thirteen, inspired by the jazz of the London West End, he picked up the saxophone and called up Ronnie Ross for lessons. Early bands he played with – The Kon-Rads, The King Bees, the Mannish Boys and the Lower Third –provided him with an introduction into the showy world of pop and mod, and by 1966 he was David Bowie, with long hair and aspirations of stardom rustling about his head. Kenneth Pitt signed on as his manager, and his career began with a handful of mostly forgotten singles but a head full of ideas. It was not until 1969 that the splash onto the charts would begin, with the legendary Space Oddity (which peaked at No. 5 in the UK). Amidst his musical wanderings in the late 60s, he experimented with mixed media, cinema, mime, Tibetan Buddhism, acting and love. The album, originally titled David Bowie then subsequently Man of Words, Man of Music, pays homage to all the influences of the London artistic scene. It shows the early song-writing talent that was yet to yield some of rock-n-roll’s finest work, even if it would take the rest of the world a few years to catch up with him.
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Driven by an entirely deeper dynamic than most pop artists, David Bowie inhabited a very special world of extraordinary sounds and endless vision. Unwilling to stay on the treadmill of rock legend and avoiding the descent into ever demeaning and decreasing circles of cliché, Bowie wrote and performed what he wanted, when he wanted. His absence from the endless list of “important events” has just fuelled interest. Constant speculation about what the guy was up to has even led some to wonder if this is his greatest reinvention ever. David Jones!
David Robert Jones was born in Brixton on January 8, 1947. At age thirteen, inspired by the jazz of the London West End, he picked up the saxophone and called up Ronnie Ross for lessons. Early bands he played with – The Kon-Rads, The King Bees, the Mannish Boys and the Lower Third –provided him with an introduction into the showy world of pop and mod, and by 1966 he was David Bowie, with long hair and aspirations of stardom rustling about his head. Kenneth Pitt signed on as his manager, and his career began with a handful of mostly forgotten singles but a head full of ideas. It was not until 1969 that the splash onto the charts would begin, with the legendary Space Oddity (which peaked at No. 5 in the UK). Amidst his musical wanderings in the late 60s, he experimented with mixed media, cinema, mime, Tibetan Buddhism, acting and love. The album, originally titled David Bowie then subsequently Man of Words, Man of Music, pays homage to all the influences of the London artistic scene. It shows the early song-writing talent that was yet to yield some of rock-n-roll’s finest work, even if it would take the rest of the world a few years to catch up with him.
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Thanks for the cd/dvd arrived today love the packaging and the quick delivery another great addition to my Bowie collection.
Joffre LaPierre
March 5, 2022
I have the LP I got this set mainly for the DVD and it does not disappoint it’s great from start to finish and the CDs won’t go unused either very happy to have it. Thanks
Jack C.
September 8, 2020
I bought this specifically for the dvd, having already purchased the LP. The performance is outstanding. Absolutely stunning. I'm glad to have the video to enjoy also. This performance is an utter joy from start to finish.
Jilli Roberts
January 15, 2019
This is a supreme concert with masterpiece delivery, an obvious exercise of pure joy. I have a personal preference for live performance and recordings and I enjoy new arrangements and the live charge between performers and audience. This one has it all and it's going to be played a lot. Bowie always had a principal of leaving stage front to allow his musicians their time in the sun. I like the camaraderie, and in this case, the group hug with Gail and Ster at the end. Priceless. The sleeve notes are some of the best I've ever read. This is one innovative packaging that will never lose itself on the shelf, just like Bowie.
Marc Beracha
January 4, 2019
No matter what stage of his career, David Bowie is always a sight and sound to behold. The song choices are varied and played with precision by, as always, an incredible group of musicians. Old favorites are sprinkled among some of the newer tunes of the time. The intro to "Let's Dance" is one of my favorite re-workings of his songs and I wish he had done the entire tune with the new arrangement. The DVD is an extra treat showcasing David's progression from timid at the start to growling "I'm Afraid of Americans" at the end. Nice packaging and an insert booklet featuring David's thoughts leading up the show. I hope that more gems like this make their way out of the vault!