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)
Dancing in the Street
David Bowie Lyrics
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Tokyo, South America, Australia, France, Germany, UK, Africa
Calling out around the world
Are you ready for a brand new beat?
Summer's here and the time is right
For dancing in the street
They're dancing in Chicago (dancing in the street)
Down in New Orleans (dancing in the street)
In New York City (dancing in the street)
All we need is music, sweet music ( sweet sweet music)
There'll be music everywhere (everywhere)
They'll be swinging, swaying, records playing
Dancing in the street, oh
It doesn't matter what you wear
Just as long as you are there
So come on, every guy, grab a girl
Everywhere, around the world
They'll be dancing, dancing in the street
(Dancing in the street)
It's an invitation across the nation, a chance for folks to meet
They'll be laughing and singing and music swinging
Dancing in the street
Philadelphia, PA (dancing in the street)
Baltimore and DC now (dancing in the street)
Don't forget the Motor City (dancing in the street)
On the streets of Brazil (dancing in the street)
Back in the USSR (dancing in the street)
Don't matter where you are (dancing in the street)
All we need is music, sweet music (sweet sweet music)
There'll be music everywhere (everywhere)
They'll be swinging, swaying, records playing
Dancing in the street, oh
It doesn't matter what you wear
Just as long as you are there
So come on every guy, grab a girl
Everywhere, around the world
They'll be dancing, dancing in the street
(Dancing in the street)
Way down in L.A., everyday
Dancing in the street (dancing in the street)
Crossin' China, too, me and you
Dancing in the street (dancing in the street)
Don't you know they'll be dancing
Dancing in the street (dancing in the street)
Don't you know they'll be d-d-d-d-dancing
Dancing in the street (dancing in the street)
The song "Dancing in the Street" was released in 1985 as a collaboration between David Bowie and Mick Jagger. It is a cover of the original song recorded by Martha and the Vandellas in 1964. The song talks about the universal language of music and how it brings people together. The lyrics mention different locations around the world where people are dancing to the beat of the music.
The first verse sets the scene of the song, where thereโs a call to people all around the world to get ready to dance to the brand new beat. The chorus encourages everyone to come together and dance, disregarding their clothing or social class. The second verse mentions specific locations, such as Chicago, New Orleans, Philadelphia, and L.A, where people are dancing in the street. The song ends with the same message of everyone dancing around the world and the repetition of the chorus.
Overall, the song portrays music as a uniting force that transcends borders, race, and even language, bringing people together through dance and celebration.
Line by Line Meaning
Okay Tokyo, South America, Australia, France, Germany, UK, Africa
Let's get ready to party and dance, no matter where you are in the world - Tokyo, South America, Australia, France, Germany, UK or Africa.
Calling out around the world
Announcing the big news all over the world and inviting everyone to join in.
Are you ready for a brand new beat?
Asking the listeners if they are ready to dance to a new and exciting rhythm.
Summer's here and the time is right
For dancing in the street
Summer is the perfect time to hit the streets and dance with everyone.
They're dancing in Chicago (dancing in the street)
Down in New Orleans (dancing in the street)
In New York City (dancing in the street)
People are dancing in different cities all around the world, including Chicago, New Orleans and New York City.
All we need is music, sweet music ( sweet sweet music)
There'll be music everywhere (everywhere)
They'll be swinging, swaying, records playing
Dancing in the street, oh
Music is all we need to get the party started and people will be dancing everywhere to the rhythm of the music.
It doesn't matter what you wear
Just as long as you are there
So come on, every guy, grab a girl
Everywhere, around the world
What people wear is not important as long as they show up and join in the fun. Everyone is invited to dance, and guys are encouraged to ask girls to dance with them.
They'll be dancing, dancing in the street
(Dancing in the street)
It's an invitation across the nation, a chance for folks to meet
They'll be laughing and singing and music swinging
Dancing in the street
The song is an invitation for everyone to come together and dance in the streets, meet and have fun. People will be enjoying themselves, singing and laughing while the music plays.
Philadelphia, PA (dancing in the street)
Baltimore and DC now (dancing in the street)
Don't forget the Motor City (dancing in the street)
On the streets of Brazil (dancing in the street)
Back in the USSR (dancing in the street)
Don't matter where you are (dancing in the street)
People in different cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, DC, and countries like Brazil and USSR are dancing on the streets. It doesn't matter where one is, they can still join in on the fun.
Way down in L.A., everyday
Dancing in the street (dancing in the street)
Crossin' China, too, me and you
Dancing in the street (dancing in the street)
People in Los Angeles are dancing on the streets every day, and even across China, people are dancing. The song encourages all to join in the fun, including the listeners.
Don't you know they'll be dancing
Dancing in the street (dancing in the street)
Don't you know they'll be d-d-d-d-dancing
Dancing in the street (dancing in the street)
The song concludes by reiterating that there will be dancing in the streets all over the world, and the infectious beat will get everyone moving to the rhythm.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Marvin Gaye, William Stevenson, Ivy Hunter
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SpitfireFortyFour
The fact this appears to have been made on a budget of ยฃ5 makes it so much better.
-Random abandoned building.
-Bowie appears to be in his pyjamas plus a trench coat.
-Using car headlights instead if proper lighting.
-Mick drinking Pepsi mid recording.
-Nothing in the video apart from Bowie and Jagger fucking around.
11/10
@vantheman452
Director: โDo whatever you want, I donโt give a shitโ
@lukebuchwald9252
Rock 'n roll is the only profession where "don't give a shit" is the main core competency
@landothepeepeehead
Iโm dead lmao
@dickpunch
Dude, itโs true. They had a couple hours to throw this song/video together. Likely told them to do whatever. They couldnโt even edit out Jagger taking a Diet Coke break.
@lukebuchwald9252
@@dickpunch --- that Diet Coke break always cracked me up --- basically Jagger telling the film crew to "fuck off" because he was thirsty and didnt care about wasting videotape LOL
@paulene4881
HAHA
@marsmontufar6319
My last two braincells at three in the morning
@CeltadzManicure
AndTheEarthSang by far the best comment on this video. (I have big thumbs)
@bnatalie10
Brilliant!
@user-tc8ls4xe6i
BITCH YES