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.
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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)
volare
David Bowie Lyrics
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And in the hustle and bustle, no sunshine appears
But you and I have our love always there to remind us
There is a way we can leave all the shadows behind us
Volare, oh, oh! Cantare, oh, oh, oh, oh!
Let's fly way up to the clouds, away from the maddening crowds
We can sing in the glow of a star that I know of
Where lovers enjoy peace of mind
Just like birds of a feather a rainbow together we'll find
Volare, oh, oh! Cantare, oh, oh, oh, oh!
No wonder my happy heart sings
Your love has given me wings
Your love has given me wings
The lyrics to David Bowie's song Volare showcase the power of love in difficult times. Bowie notes that the world can often be a place of heartache and sadness, with no sunshine in sight amidst the hustle and bustle. However, he and his lover have each other and their love, which serves as a reminder that they can leave behind the shadows of the world. The chorus speaks of flying up to the clouds and away from the crowds, where they can sing and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with being in love.
Throughout the song, Bowie encourages his lover to leave behind their confusion and disillusionment, and to find joy together as birds of a feather. He sings of the happiness he feels in his heart because of his lover's love, and how it has given him wings. The overall theme of the song is one of hope and joy, even in the midst of a difficult world, as long as there is love.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes the world is a valley of heartaches and tears
There are times when the world feels like a dark and depressed place, full of pain and sadness.
And in the hustle and bustle, no sunshine appears
In the midst of all the busyness and chaos of life, it can be hard to find any happiness or joy.
But you and I have our love always there to remind us
Even when things seem bleak, we have the love between us to keep us going and remind us of what's important.
There is a way we can leave all the shadows behind us
We don't have to stay stuck in the darkness - there's always a way to move forward and leave our troubles behind.
Volare, oh, oh! Cantare, oh, oh, oh, oh!
We can soar like birds up into the sky, singing and enjoying the beauty of the world.
Let's fly way up to the clouds, away from the maddening crowds
We can escape the chaos and confusion of the world by rising above it all and finding peace in the clouds.
We can sing in the glow of a star that I know of
In this special, peaceful place, we can sing and enjoy the beauty of the night sky.
Where lovers enjoy peace of mind
This is a place where couples can find peace and happiness together.
Let us leave the confusion and all disillusion behind
We can choose to step away from the things that cause us confusion and disappointment, and focus on what really matters.
Just like birds of a feather a rainbow together we'll find
Together, we can find all the beauty and joy that life has to offer, just as birds of a feather flock together and create beautiful rainbows in the sky.
No wonder my happy heart sings
It's no surprise that my heart is full of joy - with you by my side, I feel so alive and happy.
Your love has given me wings
Your love gives me the strength and courage to do anything, to rise above my troubles and soar to new heights.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Domenico Modugno, Franco Migliacci
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