Bowie developed an interest in music from an early age. He studied art, music and design before embarking on a professional career as a musician in 1963. "Space Oddity", released in 1969, was his first top-five entry on the UK Singles Chart. After a period of experimentation, he re-emerged in 1972 during the glam rock era with his flamboyant and androgynous alter ego Ziggy Stardust. The character was spearheaded by the success of Bowie's single "Starman" and album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, which won him widespread popularity. In 1975, Bowie's style shifted towards a sound he characterised as "plastic soul", initially alienating many of his UK fans but garnering him his first major US crossover success with the number-one single "Fame" and the album Young Americans. In 1976, Bowie starred in the cult film The Man Who Fell to Earth and released Station to Station. In 1977, he again changed direction with the electronic-inflected album Low, the first of three collaborations with Brian Eno that came to be known as the "Berlin Trilogy". "Heroes" (1977) and Lodger (1979) followed; each album reached the UK top five and received lasting critical praise.
After uneven commercial success in the late 1970s, Bowie had three number-one hits: the 1980 single "Ashes to Ashes", its album Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps), and "Under Pressure" (a 1981 collaboration with Queen). He achieved massive commercial success in the 1980s starting with Let's Dance (1983). Between 1988 and 1992, he fronted the hard rock band Tin Machine before resuming his solo career in 1993. Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Bowie continued to experiment with musical styles, including industrial and jungle. He also continued acting; his roles included Major Jack Celliers in Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983), Jareth the Goblin King in Labyrinth (1986), Pontius Pilate in The Last Temptation of Christ (1988), and Nikola Tesla in The Prestige (2006), among other film and television appearances and cameos. He stopped touring after 2004 and his last live performance was at a charity event in 2006. In 2013, Bowie returned from a decade-long recording hiatus with The Next Day. He remained musically active until his death from liver cancer at his home in New York City. He died two days after both his 69th birthday and the release of his final album, Blackstar (2016).
During his lifetime, his record sales, estimated at over 100 million records worldwide, made him one of the best-selling musicians of all time. In the UK, he was awarded ten platinum, eleven gold and eight silver album certifications, and released 11 number-one albums. In the US, he received five platinum and nine gold certifications. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996. Rolling Stone ranked him among the greatest artists in history. As of 2022, Bowie was the best-selling vinyl artist of the 21st century.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Bowie
Studio albums
David Bowie (1967)
David Bowie/Space Oddity (1969)
The Man Who Sold the World (1970)
Hunky Dory (1971)
The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (1972)
Aladdin Sane (1973)
Pin Ups (1973)
Diamond Dogs (1974)
Young Americans (1975)
Station to Station (1976)
Low (1977)
"Heroes" (1977)
Lodger (1979)
Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps) (1980)
Let's Dance (1983)
Tonight (1984)
Never Let Me Down (1987)
Black Tie White Noise (1993)
The Buddha of Suburbia (1993)
Outside (1995)
Earthling (1997)
Hours (1999)
Heathen (2002)
Reality (2003)
The Next Day (2013)
Blackstar (2016)
(Don't Sit Down)
David Bowie Lyrics
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Yeah, yeah, baby, yeah
Yeah, yeah, baby, yeah
Yeah
Don't sit down
Don't sit down
Don't sit down
The song (Don't Sit Down) by David Bowie is a fast-paced, upbeat track filled with repetitive lyrics, encouraging listeners to stay on the move and not to waste any time sitting down. The chorus, "Don't sit down, don't sit down," is repeated throughout the song, creating a sense of urgency and excitement. Bowie's unique voice and energetic delivery add to the overall feel of the song.
The lyrics can be interpreted in a few different ways. On one level, they can be seen as urging listeners to take action, to keep moving forward and not to give up. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the importance of this message. On another level, the lyrics can also be interpreted as a call to enjoy life and to not let fear or hesitation hold you back. By not sitting down, the listener is encouraged to keep exploring and experiencing all that life has to offer.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, yeah, baby, yeah
Expressing enthusiasm and excitement for what's to come
Don't sit down
Stay alert and ready for action, don't get comfortable
Don't sit down
Keep moving forward, don't get stuck in one place for too long
Don't sit down
Don't let yourself become complacent or lazy
Yeah
Reiterating the initial enthusiasm and excitement for what's to come
Contributed by Riley K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sharkeyes
David Bowie never died earth was just one of his tours
@christopherdrummer4464
Good point
@shinobicat1486
@SHARKEYS96 do you know something we don't
@bennyblanco4696
@@sharkeyes these peons have yet to fathom the 5th dimension.
@annaklebanova3170
Remember the Galactic Federation? I think we know where he came from and where he is now.
@bullishgroup8304
Makes since tge fucker went fron sexist man in the world to "hello tom may a ask for assistance removing my skin form "
@neoconesa7223
I'll just leave this comment here and whenever someone likes it I'll be reminded of this masterpiece
@christiangerber6798
I love your profile picture
@vijaymore669
From India... First time in lyf listening this song
@thatoneannoyingkidfromclas8692
I wanna be a astronaut when i grow up