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)
Anyway
David Bowie Lyrics
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I can live anyhow (win or lose)
I can go anywhere (for something new)
Anyway, anyhow, anywhere I choose
I can do anything (right or wrong)
I can talk anyhow (and get along)
I don't care anyway (I never lose)
Nothing gets in my way
Not even locked doors
Don't follow the lines that been laid before
I get along anyway I care
Anyway, anyhow, anywhere
I can go anyway (way I choose)
I can live anyhow (win or lose)
I can go anywhere (for something new)
Anyway, anyhow, anywhere I choose
Anyway, anyway I choose
I wanna go
Do it myself, do it myself, do it myself, do it myself
Anyway, anyway I choose
The lyrics of David Bowie's "Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere" reflect an era of rock and roll rebellion when young people challenged established norms and values. The song is about having the freedom to do things your own way, without anyone else's permission or approval. The lyrics suggest that the singer has the power to live life on his own terms, choosing his own path, whether it leads to triumph or failure. The attitude of defiance and independence is echoed in the driving instrumentation, with its distorted guitar riffs and pounding drums.
The song's refrain, "Anyway, anyhow, anywhere I choose," is a statement of unbridled optimism and confidence. It implies that no obstacle is too big, no setback too daunting, for someone who is determined to forge his own path. The lines "Nothing gets in my way, Not even locked doors" speak to the idea that one can overcome any obstacle with enough grit and determination.
Line by Line Meaning
I can go anyway (way I choose)
I can go in any direction I want to, without anyone else's permission or interference.
I can live anyhow (win or lose)
I have the freedom to live my life however I want, regardless of the potential outcomes.
I can go anywhere (for something new)
I have the ability to travel and explore new places, seeking out fresh experiences and opportunities.
Anyway, anyhow, anywhere I choose
Overall, I have complete autonomy and self-determination, able to make my own path and decisions in life.
I can do anything (right or wrong)
I have the power to make both good and bad choices, without anyone else dictating what I should or shouldn't do.
I can talk anyhow (and get along)
I can express myself in any way I see fit, without being judged or ostracized by others.
I don't care anyway (I never lose)
I don't let other people's opinions or views affect me, and I always come out on top no matter what.
Nothing gets in my way
I am unencumbered by obstacles, able to move forward toward my goals unhindered.
Not even locked doors
Even literal barriers can't stop me from achieving what I want to achieve.
Don't follow the lines that been laid before
I disobey conventions and norms, blazing my own trail without being restricted by others' expectations.
I get along anyway I care
I interact with people however I want, without feeling pressured to conform to social norms or expectations.
Anyway, anyhow, anywhere
Once again emphasizing my complete freedom to do what I choose in any situation or context.
Anyway, anyway I choose
Re-iterating the primary message of the song, that I am in control and will decide the course of my own life.
I wanna go
Asserting my desire for exploration and adventure, unwilling to be restricted or bound to one place or routine.
Do it myself, do it myself, do it myself, do it myself
Embracing my independence and self-determination even further, emphasizing that I will accomplish my goals on my own terms.
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Written by: PETER TOWNSHEND, ROGER DALTRY
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on I Can't Give Everything Away
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on Diamond Dogs
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