One thing I overlooked, was how the song isn't structured like most regular songs. Chorus only appears once, then a few verses, before the bridge, then a breakdown leads into an extended middle-eight? And, it works so well. I also love the bass playing on this song.
Great song and reaction, have always loved the different and odd in a way. Bowie was both, yet at the same time, and entertainer that knew how to take you away for awhile. Much love and respect.!.
Love the honesty...and the ignorance of ones honesty..."oh he was showing off"...a man in love with a woman tends to do that....cherish the moment young one.....cheers!
Great catchy track along with Modern Love and Let's Dance formed a trio of super hit songs from his '83 Let's Dance album 🎶 Enjoyed your reaction - have a great day ☀️
David was always a fantastic actor as well as singer. He didn't just sing the songs, but he PERFORMED them by inhabiting the heart, thoughts and feelings of the persons expressing themselves through the lyrics. That's usually what singers are "supposed" to do, I think. But only a handful of passionate artists are good enough to convincingly pull it off. And David was a master at it. Listen to his song "We Are the Dead" if you want to hear a dramatic performance!
Love your reaction videos if you get a chance please react to John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band. Garden of Eden, Just a Matter of Time, Maryia, Tender Years.. Just to name a few I believe you all would enjoy it. Keep up the good work and I'll keep watching.. Have a wonderful day...
Fun dance song from the 1980s... but looking back on it from today's eyes, the title is a tad male chauvinistic. You wouldn't release a song today called "Mexico Girl" or "India Girl" or "Korea Girl" or "Somalia Girl" (like David Bowie's wife Iman) or "Philippines Girl" or "Peru Girl" or "Egypt Girl" or "Russia Girl."
More's the pity; how the hell did we get from the 80's where we didn't see it as racial or national or anything like that, to being afraid of your own shadows these days.
England used to occupy Hong Kong...so what I get from it is an English man in love with a China girl. But maybe she is not used to his way outgoing way of life. Maybe he is too forward and doesn't know their subtle way to court a woman from China.
Not a huge fan of this version. The original Iggy did had a lot more energy and just the way his vocals sound. It's menacing. Great collaboration though.
Over 35 years And still listen to this song! Iconic Bowie RIP!
One thing I overlooked, was how the song isn't structured like most regular songs. Chorus only appears once, then a few verses, before the bridge, then a breakdown leads into an extended middle-eight? And, it works so well. I also love the bass playing on this song.
Great song and reaction, have always loved the different and odd in a way. Bowie was both, yet at the same time, and entertainer that knew how to take you away for awhile. Much love and respect.!.
Love the honesty...and the ignorance of ones honesty..."oh he was showing off"...a man in love with a woman tends to do that....cherish the moment young one.....cheers!
Great catchy track along with Modern Love and Let's Dance formed a trio of super hit songs from his '83 Let's Dance album 🎶 Enjoyed your reaction - have a great day ☀️
David was always a fantastic actor as well as singer. He didn't just sing the songs, but he PERFORMED them by
inhabiting the heart, thoughts and feelings of the persons expressing themselves through the lyrics.
That's usually what singers are "supposed" to do, I think. But only a handful of passionate artists are good enough
to convincingly pull it off. And David was a master at it.
Listen to his song "We Are the Dead" if you want to hear a dramatic performance!
This reaction was so enjoyable to watch, love the channel😀
Love David Bowie!
fabulous guys just brilliant...
i just cant reccomend high enough for you a queen song called innuendo.....trust me its astounding
She just loved his deep voice and the way he took charge and said shhhhhhh
I've always considered this song the flip side of American Woman, by The Guess Who. Similar sentiment.
Two other great Bowie songs from the same period: "This Is Not America" and "Absolute Beginners" (I prefer the long version).
Big crossover dance hit! But that voice gave it the power
Love Bowie💜 Please react to more Bowie. Newer song Slip Away🔥
Please react to 'Sound and Vision' and 'The Man Who Sold The World' by Bowie Thank you Peace💝
Love your reaction videos if you get a chance please react to John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band. Garden of Eden, Just a Matter of Time, Maryia, Tender Years.. Just to name a few I believe you all would enjoy it. Keep up the good work and I'll keep watching.. Have a wonderful day...
Love the review. Did David Bowie ever play live in India?
It's a metaphor for heroin addiction ( china white = well known term for 'H' ) The lyrics make a lot more sense when you see it for what it is.
The song is actually a cover of an Iggy Pop song. The original was more of a pure love song though.
Original? For me both are original, Bowie wrote too
the song represents western imperialism and capitalism ideologies to the east.
Fun dance song from the 1980s... but looking back on it from today's eyes, the title is a tad male chauvinistic. You wouldn't release a song today called "Mexico Girl" or "India Girl" or "Korea Girl" or "Somalia Girl" (like David Bowie's wife Iman) or "Philippines Girl" or "Peru Girl" or "Egypt Girl" or "Russia Girl."
More's the pity; how the hell did we get from the 80's where we didn't see it as racial or national or anything like that, to being afraid of your own shadows these days.
Lol is a critic on colonialism man.. Bowie and iggy knew what they were doing
England used to occupy Hong Kong...so what I get from it is an English man in love with a China girl. But maybe she is not used to his way outgoing way of life. Maybe he is too forward and doesn't know their subtle way to court a woman from China.
Now listen to the original by Iggy Pop
Didn't he write it with him?
@@xoxxobob61 Yeah but it was recorded by Iggy first
jenewbee But Bowie made it a hit. He never liked this song.
@@Terri6868 Who never liked the song?
jenewbee Bowie, look up a Rosie O show. Bowie comes on with his wife. She states David never liked China Girl. You should look it up.
Not a huge fan of this version. The original Iggy did had a lot more energy and just the way his vocals sound. It's menacing. Great collaboration though.