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)
Mother
David Bowie Lyrics
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But I never had you
I, I wanted you
But you didn't want me
So I, mmhmm
I just gotta tell you
Goodbye
Goodbye
Father, you left me
But I never left you
I, I needed you
You didn't need me
So I
I've just got to tell
Goodbye
Goodbye
Mama don't go
Daddy come home
Mama don't go
Daddy come home
Children, please don't do
What I have done, no, no
I, I couldn't walk
But I tried to run
So I, I
I gotta tell ya
Goodbye
Goodbye
Mama don't go
Daddy come home
Mama don't go
Daddy come home
Mama don't go
Daddy come home
Mama don't go
Daddy come home
Mama don't go
Daddy, daddy, daddy come home
Mama don't go
Daddy come home
No, no, no
Daddy come home
Mama don't go
Daddy come home
In David Bowie's song, "Mother," he is addressing his mother directly and expressing his surprise that they can relate on the topic of his new girlfriend. Bowie sings, "Right on Mother you`ve really blow my mind, I never thought we`d hit it off until today." He is essentially saying that he never expected his mother to understand or approve of his girlfriend, but now he realizes that she does. He seems to be relieved and almost excited that his mother accepts his relationship. Bowie goes on to repeat, "Right on Mother you know the way I feel, now you know I'm living with my girl and it's real." This repetition really emphasizes his point and almost sounds like a celebration of his newfound connection with his mother.
However, Bowie also seems to be sarcastic and poking fun at his mother's initial disapproval. He sings, "Never thought you'd dig it so sure you hit the roof, and now you're telling me you understand, that I'm a man." This suggests that his mother may have been upset or disapproving of Bowie's relationship at first, but now she's changed her mind. Bowie's use of the repetition of "Ba ba ba ba" at the end of the verses and throughout the song creates a sense of almost childlike excitement and giddiness, as if he's thrilled that his mother finally sees him as a grown man with his own life.
Overall, "Mother" is a playful and somewhat cheeky song that showcases Bowie's ability to inject a sense of humor and wit into his music, even when dealing with more serious themes. It also sheds some light on Bowie's own family dynamics and relationship with his mother.
Line by Line Meaning
Right on Mother you’ve really blown my mind
Mother, I’m surprised by the connection between us
I never thought we’d hit it off until today
I didn’t expect us to get along so well until now
Right on Mother you know the way I feel
Mother, you understand my emotions
Now you know I’m living with my girl and it’s real
I’m in a real relationship with my girlfriend
I never thought you’d dig it so sure you hit the roof
I’m surprised you’re so supportive of my relationship
And now you’re telling me you understand that I’m a man
You recognize that I’m a grown man now
Ba ba ba ba Ba ba ba ba ba ba ba ba
There’s a feeling of excitement and possibility in the air
Goodnight you born I’ll see you in the morning
Goodnight, Mother, I’ll see you in the morning
Me and morrow got a good thing on
My girlfriend and I have a good thing going on
'Cause she thinks it’s grand that I'm a man
My girlfriend appreciates that I’m a mature adult
Ba ba ba ba Ba ba ba ba ba ba ba ba
The feeling of excitement and possibility continues
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: John Winston Lennon
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Sazid Ali
When he is gone but still lives in your soul and you can't believe he is gone from the world .
philiphoey1
How exactly would you define "mental health" problems?
Susie
I know
Sazid Ali
@brigitte Lobbes same
brigitte Lobbes
I play every day a song from him
Joanna Giannisis
Yesssss
LukeTheDuke
Lennon and Bowie, what a combo
Carlos Cerdán
Fame 1975
Dreary Deary
FAAAAAAME
TTV Lyroth
Beautiful