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)
Little Wonder
David Bowie Lyrics
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Dopey morning doc, grumpy gnomes
Little wonder then, little wonder
You little wonder, little wonder you
Big screen dolls, and explosions
Sleepy time bashful but nude
You little wonder, little wonder you
Enter galactic see me to be you
It's all in the tablets sneezy bhutan
Little wonder then, little wonder
You little wonder, little wonder you
Mars happy nation sit on my karma
Dame meditation take me away
Little wonder then, little wonder
You little wonder, little wonder you
Sending me, so far away, so far away
So far away, so far away
So far away, so far away
So far away, so far away
So far away, so far away
So far away, so far away
So far away, so far away
So far away, so far away
Little wonder, little wonder you
Little wonder, little wonder you
Sending me, so far away, so far away
So far away, so far away
So far away, so far away
So far away, so far away
So far away, so far away
So far away, so far away
So far away, so far away
So far away, so far away
Little wonder, little wonder you
Little wonder, little wonder you
You little wonder, little wonder you
Little wonder then, little wonder
You little wonder, little wonder you
The lyrics to David Bowie's song "Little Wonder" paint a picture of a chaotic and distorted world. The first verse describes "stinky weather" and "shaky hands," followed by a mention of a "dopey morning doc" and "grumpy gnomes." The second verse adds images of "big screen dolls" and "explosions," as well as "sleepy time bashful but nude." These disjointed and surreal images evoke a sense of disorientation and confusion.
The chorus repeats the refrain "little wonder," as if questioning the strange and unpredictable world around us. The lyrics suggest that despite the chaos and uncertainty, there is still something wondrous and meaningful to be found. The bridge introduces the idea of "entering galactic" and taking "tablets," perhaps referencing the use of drugs to escape reality. The final verse refers to a "Mars happy nation" and "Dame meditation," hinting at the possibility of finding inner peace and transcendence.
Overall, the lyrics of "Little Wonder" suggest a world that is both unsettling and awe-inspiring. The song seems to encourage the listener to embrace the mysteries and uncertainties of life, rather than trying to escape them.
Line by Line Meaning
Stinky weather fat, shaky hands
The weather is unpleasant today and my hands are trembling. This could be due to nervousness or some health-related issue.
Dopey morning doc, grumpy gnomes
It's a slow and sluggish morning. The doctor may have prescribed me some medication which makes me feel dizzy. The gnomes around me seem to be annoyed and irritable.
Little wonder then, little wonder
You little wonder, little wonder you
It's no surprise that things are the way they are. At the same time, it's fascinating that in all of this, I am still here, a wonder in and of myself.
Big screen dolls, and explosions
Sleepy time bashful but nude
I'm watching a movie with flashy special effects and gorgeous actresses. At the same time, I'm wearing nothing but my pajamas, feeling slightly embarrassed and intimidated.
Enter galactic see me to be you
It's all in the tablets sneezy bhutan
I'm transported to another world where I see myself in someone else's image. Maybe it's a hallucination caused by the medication I took earlier or something I ingested. There's definitely something affecting my nose causing me to sneeze frequently.
Mars happy nation sit on my karma
Dame meditation take me away
I'm envisioning a peaceful world on Mars where everyone is content and living in harmony. In this state of mind, I feel the weight of my actions and decisions coming back to me, but I'm looking for an escape, and meditation provides sanctuary.
Sending me, so far away, so far away
So far away, so far away
So far away, so far away
So far away, so far away
So far away, so far away
So far away, so far away
So far away, so far away
So far away, so far away
I'm being sent far away from reality and into my own mind. It's a comforting and unsettling feeling at the same time, but it's where I need to be, where I want to be.
Little wonder, little wonder you
Little wonder, little wonder you
Once again, I marvel at how unique and amazing I am in this moment of introspection.
You little wonder, little wonder you
Little wonder then, little wonder
You little wonder, little wonder you
I'm reminded again of my own wonder and am reminded that it's no small thing that I'm here, in this life, in this moment.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID BOWIE, MARK PLATI, REEVES GABRELS
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@Ekalmid
@Rebel Bowie
Stinky weather, fat shaky hands
DOPEY morning DOC, GRUMPY gnomes
Little wonder then, little wonder
You little wonder, little wonder you
Big screen dolls, tits and explosions
SLEEPY time, BASHFUL but nude
Little wonder then, little wonder
You little wonder, little wonder you
Intergalactic, seeming to be you
It's all in the tablets, SNEEZY Bhutan
Little wonder then, little wonder
You little wonder, little wonder you
Mars HAPPY nation, sit on my karma
Dame meditation, take me away
Little wonder then, little wonder
You little wonder, little wonder you
@jackbrown4697
From one of his most underrated albums
@lemonbreadsf3828
Well, while not as underrated as stuff like Hours, it still is very underrated. Huge shame, too. I still can't understand why anyone would give this album any poor reviews!
@jackbrown4697
@LemonBread David Bowie never failed to amaze his fans
@lemonbreadsf3828
@Jack Brown Very true. I guess people were not yet accustomed to this type of music coming from Bowie himself. We only really got a lighter taste of this type of music from 1. Outside.
@danielemilegeorges7373
Un album brillant qui a reçu lors de sa sortie d’excellentes critiques. Disque d’or en France dès sa sortie.
@federicolopez2626
I think the most underrated album was Outside
@T-Dawg-lp2sh
I love how you can pretty much tell what year it is by looking at Bowie's hair
@Smittumi
#timetraveltips
@Thiiaco
2077
@ThinWhiteAxe
The man's a veritable calendar