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)
Everything Is You
David Bowie Lyrics
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Buh - duh - buh - duh - buh
Buh - duh - buh - duh - buh - duh
Buh - duh - buh - duh - buh
Buh - duh - buh - duh - buh
Buh - duh - buh - duh - buh - duh
Close my eyes pretend I'm going home
But when I look between the forest boughs
I see your eyes as buzzing bees and painted butterfly your dress
I look around and everything is you
Buh - duh - buh - duh - buh
Buh - duh - buh - duh - buh
Buh - duh - buh - duh - buh - duh
Buh - duh - buh - duh - buh
Buh - duh - buh - duh - buh
Buh - duh - buh - duh - buh - duh
Wake up each morning rise up from my bed
A little piece of leather 'round my head
To stop the sweat from dimming up my eyes
I feel your grace in all the trees
Your strength is in the axe I wield
I look around and everything is you
Buh - duh - buh - duh - buh
Buh - duh - buh - duh - buh
Buh - duh - buh - duh - buh - duh
Buh - duh - buh - duh - buh
Buh - duh - buh - duh - buh
Buh - duh - buh - duh - buh - duh
The foreman is an evil guy
He stops my pay
Gets in my way
But I've got to stay
I've got to earn some money
Make your dreams come true
I look 'round and everything is you
Buh - duh - buh - duh - buh
Buh - duh - buh - duh - buh
Buh - duh - buh - duh - buh - duh
Buh - duh - buh - duh - buh
Buh - duh - buh - duh - buh
Buh - duh - buh - duh - buh - duh
Cut three miles of timber and I'm tired
I guess that I've been thinking all the while
Showed your picture to the guys in the gang
Whilst sitting 'round an open fire
The memories grow warm and strong
I look around and everything is you
Buh - duh - buh - duh - buh
Buh - duh - buh - duh - buh
I look around and everything is you
Buh - duh - buh - duh - buh
I look around and everything is you
Buh - duh - buh - duh - buh
Buh - duh - buh - duh - buh
Buh - duh - buh - duh - buh - duh
In this song, David Bowie is clearly expressing his deep love for someone. The repeated "buh-duh-buh-duh-buh" rhythm that runs throughout the song gives it a sense of movement, as if Bowie is walking or moving through his thoughts. In the first verse, he is physically walking and trying to imagine himself going home, but no matter where he looks, he sees reminders of his love. The forest boughs become his lover's eyes, and everything he sees is saturated with memories of her.
In the second verse, Bowie describes waking up and preparing for the day. His headband keeps his sweat at bay and allows him to concentrate. He then feels his lover's presence all around him, even in the axe he uses for work. He is forced to deal with an unpleasant foreman who causes problems, but Bowie is determined to overcome them and earn money to make his lover's dreams come true.
In the final verse, Bowie is tired after a long day of work but his thoughts are still consumed by his love. He shows her picture to his coworkers and the memories that come flooding back are both heartwarming and bittersweet. The final repetition of "buh-duh-buh-duh-buh" feels like a cycle, as if Bowie's love is all-encompassing and neverending. Overall, the lyrics express a deep sense of devotion and an almost mystical connection between the two lovers.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm walking down the middle of the road
I am aimlessly wandering through life
Close my eyes pretend I'm going home
I am searching for comfort in my own thoughts
But when I look between the forest boughs
When I take a closer look at the world around me
I see your eyes as buzzing bees and painted butterfly your dress
I see the beauty and magic of life all around me
I look around and everything is you
Your presence is everywhere in my life
Wake up each morning rise up from my bed
Starting a new day with fresh perspective
A little piece of leather 'round my head
Preventing the distractions and worries of the day
To stop the sweat from dimming up my eyes
To maintain focus and clarity of sight
I feel your grace in all the trees
I feel your presence and beauty in nature
Your strength is in the axe I wield
Your strength and guidance help me in my work
The foreman is an evil guy
My boss is difficult to work with
He stops my pay
He prevents me from reaching my goals
Gets in my way
He obstructs my path forward
But I've got to stay
I have no choice but to keep going
I've got to earn some money
I need to make a living
Make your dreams come true
I am striving to achieve my aspirations
Cut three miles of timber and I'm tired
I am physically and mentally exhausted
I guess that I've been thinking all the while
Reflecting on my life as I work
Showed your picture to the guys in the gang
Sharing memories of you with my friends
Whilst sitting 'round an open fire
Enjoying the simple things in life
The memories grow warm and strong
The love and memories I have of you give me strength
I look around and everything is you
Your influence and spirit are present in everything around me
Contributed by Brayden N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Aurora De La Parra
Increíble ❤💙💞🎵❇️✳️🌺🎶 dicen BOWIE y salto como la rana de la boca de fresa 💗
SixtiesOnly
Top post Brian,there won't be many who've heard this before,most of his very early recordings have been ignored for years,shame there's some good stuff there.
flatop47
Yes Rare One This....Thanks Mick
Beatles❤Girl
Who knew?! Amazing how far he went.
flatop47
Yes Amazing....Thanks Karen
Anorak Thing
Check out the version recorded by Scotland's Beatstalkers, who were managed by the same gent who looked after Bowie (Kenneth Pitt) and as a result released versions of three Bowie compositions that he never officially released himself.
Edwin Montesinos
Hello my baby, hello my honey
Hello my ragtime gal.
flatop47
Hello You
flatop47
(Rare) Dion And The Wanderers http://youtu.be/a69qn8bfy6g