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)
Everyone Says 'Hi'
David Bowie Lyrics
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They said you moved away
Happened oh, so quietly
They say
Shoulda took a picture
Something I could keep
Buy a little frame
For you
Everyone says hi
Said you sailed a big ship
Said you sailed away
Didn't know the right thing
To say
I'd love to get a letter
Like to know what's what
Hope the weather's good
And it's not too hot
For you
Everyone says hi
Everyone says hi
Everyone says
Don't stay in a sad place
Where they don't care how you are
Everyone says hi
If the money is lousy
You can always come home
We can do the old things
We can do all the bad things
If the food gets you leery
You can always phone
We could do all the good things
We could do it, we could do it,
We could do it
Don't stay in a bad place
Where they don't care how you are
Everyone says hi
Everyone says hi
Everyone says hi
And the girl next door
And the guy upstairs
Everyone says hi
And your mum and dad
Everyone says hi
And your big fat dog
Everyone says hi
Everyone says hi
Hi hi hi hi
The song "Everyone Says 'Hi'" is a touching and poignant piece by the legendary musician David Bowie. The lyrics are about a person who has recently moved away and the singer is reflecting on the fact that they didn't take a picture of them beforehand. The song explores feelings of nostalgia and sends a message of hope to the person who has moved away. The chorus - "Everyone says hi" - is a reminder that the singer and everyone else who knows the person are still thinking of them, hoping that they are doing well and that they are happy.
The first verse highlights how the move happened "oh, so quietly," suggesting a feeling of sudden loss or change. The second verse then describes a missed opportunity to say goodbye with the right words. The line - "I'd love to get a letter, like to know what's what" - suggests that the singer doesn't know how the person is doing, hasn't had any contact with them since they left, and misses them.
The song is ultimately a message of reassurance to the person who has moved away that they are not forgotten. The lyrics offer a reminder that they have people who care about them and that they are not alone. It also makes an important point that no matter where you are, you can always come back home.
Overall, "Everyone Says 'Hi'" is a hopeful and uplifting song that speaks to the heart of what it means to miss someone who has left your life. It is a beautiful tribute to the connections that we share with one another.
Line by Line Meaning
Said you took a big trip
I heard that you went on a long journey
They said you moved away
They tell me that you went to live somewhere else
Happened oh, so quietly
It was so peaceful and serene that nobody really noticed
They say
That's what people are saying
Shoulda took a picture
I wish I had a photo to remember you by
Something I could keep
Something tangible that reminds me of you
Buy a little frame
Purchase a small picture frame
Something cheap
Affordable or inexpensive
For you
To hold onto as a memory of you
Everyone says hi
People are sending their regards
Said you sailed a big ship
I heard that you travelled on a large vessel
Said you sailed away
They tell me that you sailed off into the distance
Didn't know the right thing
I didn't have the correct words to express my feelings
To say
In order to convey my sincerest sentiments
I'd love to get a letter
I would greatly appreciate a message from you
Like to know what's what
I would be interested in hearing about your adventures
Hope the weather's good
I trust that the conditions are pleasant where you are
And it's not too hot
I hope it's not too unbearably warm
For you
For your own comfort
Everyone says hi
People are eager to send their greetings
Everyone says hi
People are eager to send their greetings
Everyone says
Everybody is expressing
Don't stay in a sad place
Please do not remain in a negative environment
Where they don't care how you are
Please do not remain in a place where nobody cares about your well-being
Everyone says hi
People are eager to send their greetings
If the money is lousy
If you are struggling financially
You can always come home
You are always welcome back here
We can do the old things
We can revisit the things we used to enjoy
We can do all the bad things
We can indulge in naughty or reckless behavior
If the food gets you leery
If the local cuisine doesn't agree with you
You can always phone
You can still stay in touch with a phone call
We could do all the good things
We can engage in positive and fun activities
We could do it, we could do it, we could do it
We can make the most of our time together
Don't stay in a bad place
Please do not remain in a negative environment
Where they don't care how you are
Please do not remain in a place where nobody cares about your well-being
Everyone says hi
People are eager to send their greetings
Everyone says hi
People are eager to send their greetings
Everyone says hi
People are eager to send their greetings
And the girl next door
Even our neighbor is curious about how you are
And the guy upstairs
Even the neighbor above us is curious about how you are
Everyone says hi
People are eager to send their greetings
And your mum and dad
Even your parents are sending their regards
Everyone says hi
People are eager to send their greetings
And your big fat dog
Even your beloved pet is eager to see you return
Everyone says hi
People are eager to send their greetings
Hi hi hi hi
Greetings upon greetings upon greetings
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DAVID BOWIE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Vidar Smestad
This track were also featured in the PS2-game "Amplitude", totally kick-ass.
Andrew Boyko
I’d kill for a best of soundtrack of this game on vinyl. With so many older games getting vinyl soundtrack releases these days this would be a stand out hit.
Anyone Who's
literally how I even know this song exists. Beat amplitude on the hardest difficulty multiple times during my childhood. Instant classic my dood. And a big fat dog. Oh my god, incredible super star.
Matthew Richard
Almost every song on that game was specially made for the game so the version would be slightly different then the original release. And most of the non top 40 songs where made by groups that Plat Station commissioned to work on a song of a certain genre. FizzyPop was manufactured for the game and actually had a small musical career after the game (they did that Super Sproad song)
Donald Barrett
Yes It was. I have the disc too. Mates had it on their chipped PS2 back in the day
3Decades
+Vidar Smestad thank you so much for that bit of information; it also seems that the Metro remix was specially commissioned for the game.
MinkyBoodle44
This will forever be my favorite song from Amplitude. It's a shame so few people know about it.
Chris Wright
+MinkyBoodle44 That's how I heard it too. Come to think of it I don't think I'd even know about it now without taking that leap of faith and splurging $70 on a PS2 game when I didn't even own a PlayStation, I just spent a lot of time at a friend's house who did. Best music related decision I've ever made!
Serreina Wass
This song makes my heart feel like home again for the first time in over 15 years.
Chris Wright
I agree, I love Davie and tons of his songs, but this one stands out as probably the greatest of them all, because it's basically a message from beyond, he's talking to us from the afterlife. David knew he didn't have all that long left on this earth and so he gives us these uncanny posthumous thoughts in songs he recorded long before they would ever reach full significance. I don't even know how he could pull of such a feat, but his mind was one of rare artistic insight.
I think even he himself would not be able to explain the true significance of the metaphors in this song, but deep down his subconscious was a masterful genius, profoundly wise, and also kind. He wanted to share what he knew about the universe, because at the end of the day he was warm-hearted and caring, he liked his fellow man, as he liked himself. He had fascinating insights to share, and share he did, in spades.