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)
Without You
David Bowie Lyrics
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Just when the best things in life are gone
I look into your eyes (ooh, ooh)
There's no smoke without fire (ooh, ooh)
You're exactly who I want to be with (ooh, ooh)
Without you
What would I do?
And when I'm willing to call it a day
Just when I won't take another chance
I hold your hand (ooh, ooh)
There's no smoke without fire (ooh, ooh)
Woman, I love you (ooh, ooh)
Without you
What would I do?
David Bowie's song "Without You" is a love ballad that expresses how much the singer depends on his lover. The first two lines convey the singer's feelings of hopelessness, as he is about to give up on his dreams and the "best things in life" seem to have vanished. However, when he looks into his lover's eyes, he sees a glimmer of hope and strength, represented by the metaphor "there's no smoke without fire." This line suggests that the love between the two of them is real and powerful, and that it is worth fighting for. The next line, "You're exactly who I want to be with," reinforces this idea and shows the singer's deep affection for his lover.
The chorus, "Without you, what would I do?" repeats twice, emphasizing the singer's emotional dependence on his lover. The second verse echoes the same sentiment, as the singer is "willing to call it a day" and give up on his endeavors when he holds his lover's hand. The line "Woman, I love you" stands out in this verse, as it speaks to the intensity of the singer's feelings and his desire to express them.
Overall, "Without You" is a heartfelt tribute to the power of love and the importance of having a supportive partner in one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Just when I'm ready to throw in my hand
Right when I'm about to give up
Just when the best things in life are gone
At the lowest point of my life when everything good is over
I look into your eyes (ooh, ooh)
I find hope in your gaze
There's no smoke without fire (ooh, ooh)
There must be some truth to what they say about us
You're exactly who I want to be with (ooh, ooh)
You're the only one I want to share my life with
Without you
If I didn't have you in my life
What would I do?
What would I even do?
And when I'm willing to call it a day
When I'm about to give up for good
Just when I won't take another chance
At the point where I've given up hope of succeeding again
I hold your hand (ooh, ooh)
I seek comfort in your touch
Woman, I love you (ooh, ooh)
You mean everything to me
Without you
If I didn't have you in my life
What would I do?
What would I even do?
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Written by: David Bowie
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Danny Miles
Thanks for touching on the Lets Dance mega album. This has always been a beautiful song. I've loved it since 73. The music is lovely and Bowie's voice is even greater.With Lets Dance I have always loved his version of Criminal World, and I wonder MR TVCI5 if u agree that the original done by Metro is even better. I tried asking Steven Haywood oh-so-true-fan stickagoat but he doesn't feel like responding so I won't be sharing ideas etc. with him from now on.
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Danny Miles
@MT- TVC15 Sorry that's MT
Danny Miles
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Danny Miles
@MT- TVC15 thanks for that. I appreciate your contact and I love the work u do to keep us T.M. and Bowie fans very happy. Your dedication enriches our lives and helps me when I am a bit down.
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