Yeah! Thank You Mr Jamel! Anything by Mr. Bowie is awesome! My favorite Bowie song is Wild is the wind. The video rules! David Bowie was on Soul Train!!!!
I've requested this before... "Aladdin Sane" by Bowie from the album of the same name. It's most likely unlike (👈haha) anything that you've ever heard before. ✌ You've been warned! Again! 👍
When Oprah had her daily show, Bowie's wife Iman was a guest. Oprah asked her"What is David Bowie really like? Iman answered, with great sincerity, "He is the coolest man on the planet." I concur...
I'm 57 now, but this song came out when I was in fifth grade. During lunch time, we ate in the classroom and could bring our music 45's to listen to. I brought this song and when it was played, almost all of the class said to turn it off, so they did. I felt embarrassed. The only black kid in our class, ( BIG kid and very popular), asked me what the song was and who sang it. He loved it! I felt so much better!
You could spend weeks on David Bowie and cross several genres and styles. He was ever-changing and experimenting. A true artist. He left the world better than he found it.
I had no idea John was in this song! And this came out and ‘75 when I was in high school! I always had a heart for Paul, so you know, that could be why 😉 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻
I'm not very familiar with Bowie's catalog, like at all. A friend of mine is, and we talked about Blackstar around the time that it had come out. He explained to me the gyst of the album and I understood the circumstances on which he made it. Him dying shortly after that heavy of a record made me respect him, a lot. He knew what was coming, he embraced it, and wrote about his experience, passing away just a day or two after that. I don't know of any other artist in history which has done something similar.
@@cremetangerine82 Technically he was 4th, Dennis Coffey, Elton John, Average White Band(which has multiple white members, but we'll just count them as 1, because they also have a couple black members too) then David Bowie.
No one can say the Bowie wasn't original. Three decades of variety, soul, hard rock, glam rock, experimental music and of course pop music. There is something for everyone with Bowie. This is now an edited comment. When I said three decades I meant for me personally. I basically tuned out after Glass Spider. But of course he wrote music until practically the day he died. But lets be honest, how many of you tuned out after the 80's with Bowie? I'd been listening since the release of Space Oddity, and that wasn't even his first. (how many of you listen to "the Laughing Gnome"?). That's what I mean about Bowie. There's something for everyone, and if you did like his music all the way to the end, more power to you!
As the above responders have noted, it's more than 3 decades, but what you're saying is certainly true. I can say I don't like all his stuff, but there is almost always something that's wicked good.
David Bowie got me through middle and high school. I was a nerdy looking little girl and got bullied all those years. He helped me tap into my artistic side and I began to paint. He showed me it was alright to be different and an original. He will never know he saved me all those years ago and I love his music more than any artist I have ever listened to. I hope you do more of his music. When you listen to his beats they are as complex as they are driving. His vocals are like no one else, the man was a genius.
Seems like Bowie appealed to a certain type of kid. And even if that that wasn't you, he appealed to that side of you. I was a loud douchey stoner as a teenager honestly lol but Bowie always struck a chord with me and as I got older I appreciated him more and more.
I know how you feel. David's music kept me afloat in my Senior year in High School. Going through a rough patch of life then but Bowie was an inspiration which was what I needed at the time. Miss him still.
As an old guy I am almost envious of you. I have been listening to Bowie for decades starting when I was like 12 with Ashes to Ashes but the joy of hearing this for the first time on your face is priceless.
This really is the joy of reaction videos, and Jamel's in particular, just to be able to experience music that you've loved for ages, through the eyes of someone hearing it for the first time. There really should be a psychological study of why it is so joyous to see someone love something that you love.
The funk influence comes from guitarist and co-writer Carlos Alomar who was one of James Brown's former band members. This song is based on an arrangement he worked out for Bowie's cover of The Flares' "Foot Stomping". James Brown later lifted the riff for his song "Hot (I Need To Be Loved)".
Love this. My daughter had this same reaction. She knows my obsession with Bowie's music and wanted me to introduce her to some more of his songs. I put Fame on for her and she damn near jumped out the car window, she was so blown away. Turns out she loved the song for years and thought it was by a black group the whole time.
You are going to be a Bowie superfan at the end of this journey. And the David Bowie /John Lennon combination is complete legend. Loving all your Bowie reactions!!!
You got the moves Jamel 👍 I love that you call him "brother" He did so much for black artist in the early 80s. He raised his concerns about how little they were represented on MTV. I love Bowie so much 👍👍
Wow! I need to find that and watch !!!! I watched Soul Train when I was a little (white) girl and loved it. I don't remember Bowie being on---thanks for that info !!!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE this song. My teens. Remember a party where many bong hits and beer were passed around listening to this song. The bass line IS DOPE. John Lennon is in the background singing FAME. Funkalicious. This is the song that put David Bowie in the stratosphere.
This song was written in response to David Bowie being pretty much broke because of his manager pulling many advances on his career to fund lavish tours, high-end hotel stays, lavish stage props and concert production. I believe John Lennon co-wrote this with him and has a writing credit. John Lennon was one of the people that advised David Bowie on how to get out of his bad contract with his manager that was getting paid well yet keeping Bowie continuously broke and having to constantly tour and release more albums just to stay afloat.
You're right about John Lennon. It's him that sings the higher pitched "Fame" just after Bowie sings it. I think they wrote it in Bowie's apartment in New York after going to a club.
Changes,,,,,,the words are phenomenal. “And these children that you spit on as they try and change there world are immune to your consultations they’re quite aware of what they’re going thru”. Timeless David Bowie
Ashes to Ashes might very well be my all-time fave Bowie song. It's hard to narrow it down, but that's the one that usually springs to mind if someone asks.
thank god someone mentioned Stay, everyone is always talking about ziggy and his glam rock era songs, but my god Station to station is overlooked masterpiece
I envy you 😃. I’ve been a fan since I saw him on Don Kirschners rock concert 😃. Never got to see him live. He was always on the edge of the future. Kept me listening my entire life. RIP but I miss his genius, cool, intellect, warmth.
@@dzed9191 I saw him playing Ashes live in Montréal. Everybody was like stunned in their seat. "What..the f...." ! Unbelivable. Unique. We knew something special was happening, there, in our face. I'm 68, and everytime I hear - no, listen - to it, I relive that life changing moment. R.I.P. SpaceMan. PS When I heard "Black Star" for the first time, could'nt help it but cry a river.
Little story for y'all. Back when I was a teen in the 70's I loved roller skating, so would go every Friday and Saturday night to the local rink. I would often get in for free by helping the bands (they often had live music) set up. There were two songs you could count on being played every time you went. This, and "Last Child" by Aerosmith. Every time I hear either of those songs I am 16 again, my long blonde hair in my face because I am skating backwards fast and swaying in time to the bop. Good times......
Bowie was great, BUT he screwed over one of the greatest guitarists around when they recorded "Let's Dance". He gave SRV no credit and took him out of the video when the guitar solo happened and Bowie was wearing the white gloves. SRV never forgave him and I can't blame him. Maybe a little of that "Fame" got to Bowie. Don't try to compare Lennon to SRV in guitar ability. That ain't happening.
@surfitlive Gaga is an original artist, but she wears ALL her inspirations out in the open. Bowie and his multiple music identities have to be an influence.
The story is that they recorded parts of this song with John Lennon singing on a train moving past the microphone at 60 mph, and that’s how they got the Doppler effect.
I was hitting the dance bars a lot when this was released in the 70's (arggh...ok they were disco bars) and this song would bring down the house, dance floor was packed. And those places played the music LOUD. I mean, really really LOUD. And this song sounded great loud, you couldn't sit still listing to it. Same with Let's Dance, China Girl, etc. Bowie really got what the mid 70's music audience wanted and cranked out a lot of hits.
1975, when Bowie was so funky he even appeared in person on "Soul Train." Of course, he was just copying the US funk artists he was obsessed with at the time, but still, he was good at it.
Which is why David Bowie recorded the Young Americans album at Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia, PA. David wanted to capture some of the Philly sound that was going on at the time. The song Fame would be David Bowie's first #1 hit on the Billboard Charts.
In case no-one mentioned it in the many comments, John Lennon pushed David to do this song and sings harmony in it. I've listened to this this song since it came out in the mid 70's and had no clue john lennon is singing on it until Alan Cross did a radio tribute upon bowie's death.
My first time seeing David Bowie on TV when performed Fame on Soul Train. I think it took most people by surprise including myself. That's what made even more cool. Great reaction brother Jamal ✊🏾👍🏾
You hit it on the head. “There is a difference between hearing a song vs really listening to it.” I have been really listening to songs I’ve heard my whole life with you today and it has been a surprising joy ❤️
Wow, you're just cranking out the hots today. Bowie was so unconventional and innovative. Seen him in 75', and he sure put on a great show. Love your reaction. Thanks!❤🤘
Boy oh boy! This was HUGE in my high school years. In our bell bottoms and platform shoes we loved dancing The Bump to this hit. Bowie was an instant classic when he appeared on the scene. Miss him to this day.
Been away for some time. This is one of my favorite artists... his last song: Black Star: he loved some serious soul. Went on soul train... never acted like someone who he wasn’t. Authenticity to its core. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Come on now who doesn't know "The Thin White Duke" David Bowie He was the first major rock star I got an autograph from when I lived in Cleveland going to the Agora club where he played piano when he toured with Iggy Pop..
I agree with Bowie. He could sing, no doubt. He was a unique performer and tremendous talent. As an artist, he was the great chameleon. He could be whatever he wanted, often inspired by his surroundings. A great, pure singing voice? Not really. Doesn’t matter. He made the most of all he had. We should all try to work so hard.
Bowie was an amazing performer - like a living piece of art. However, I agree with him on the vocal aspect. If you look at vocal ability compared to Freddie Mercury, Bryan Ferry, Robert Plant, Brian Johnson, Mike Patton, Chris Cornell, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, etc, then it's apparent that Bowie's voice wasn't particularly outstanding or powerful. It was Bowies' look, personality, his sense of fashion/style, and a love of being a character performer. Almost like a stageshow or playi instead of concert. I know people will disagree - that's cool.
Please check out any or all of these Bowie tunes: “Stay”, “Fashion” “Young Americans” or “Let’s Dance”. I think that these are all ones that you might enjoy.
vonny b HA! I was gonna say xxxactly the same. “ Took his babies, took her nowhere...” I LOVE his goodbye album with his studio jazz guys jammin. It’s so beautiful, and he’s facing the end of his life consciously, and gave us those songs with images of him as a dark star in the heavens. That’s wonderful . So generous.
David Bowie was so awesome. Married to a beautiful lady, gorgeous kids, wonderful voice and loved everybody. No Hate, No prejudice, No judgement. Just David. I so miss him being in this world....
Jamal. Always keep this in your mind listening to most bands from England and the 60s and 70s that their musical influence came from the United States south, black musicians, from 20s through the 70s. David Bowie himself had a muse in the black south that he could go and see to get musical direction. This particular fit he would see would always have a riff or chorus to play for Bowie. He would pay them handsomely and change it just enough to attract white people as well the black influence of southern usa. You are so fun to watch reactions. Good luck with red rooster thing you are doing.
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Yeah! Thank You Mr Jamel! Anything by Mr. Bowie is awesome! My favorite Bowie song is Wild is the wind. The video rules! David Bowie was on Soul Train!!!!
Labi Siffre - I got the....also Labi Siffre -Vulture.. try it....I think you'd like it.
I’m so happy for you.
I've requested this before... "Aladdin Sane" by Bowie from the album of the same name.
It's most likely unlike (👈haha) anything that you've ever heard before. ✌ You've been warned!
Again! 👍
Fun Fact on Let's Dance, the guitar solo was Stevie Ray Vaughan. Stevie Ray Vaughan is the guest guitarist in Teena Marie' Your So Heavy.
When Oprah had her daily show, Bowie's wife Iman was a guest. Oprah asked her"What is David Bowie really like? Iman answered, with great sincerity, "He is the coolest man on the planet." I concur...
How about when Angie was on Sally Jesse Raphael and said Angie was Jaggers pet name for Bowie and they had gay sex
@@rayellinwood2882 Having sex with Mick Jagger doesn't make you less cool.
Well, maybe now, but not in the '70s.
@@gogiggs6416 It was always one of my aspirations. :)
@warren3427 I agree!
John Lennon wrote this with him and does back up vocals, hes sings the second 'fame'
i ... did not know that
I didn't know that
Lennon is also on electric guitar.
Did not know that
Fame was written by Bowie, Carlos Alamar and Lennon
I'm 57 now, but this song came out when I was in fifth grade. During lunch time, we ate in the classroom and could bring our music 45's to listen to. I brought this song and when it was played, almost all of the class said to turn it off, so they did. I felt embarrassed. The only black kid in our class, ( BIG kid and very popular), asked me what the song was and who sang it. He loved it! I felt so much better!
You could spend weeks on David Bowie and cross several genres and styles. He was ever-changing and experimenting. A true artist. He left the world better than he found it.
He's a black star baby.
And he left us too soon, too.
And I believe that’s the best thing you can say about a person. Well done David!
Absolutely
Absolutely!
Yup! That's David Bowie, and that's John Lennon on guitar and who co-wrote it.
John also sings backup vocals.
I had no idea, thanks for that info!
I had no idea John was in this song!
And this came out and ‘75 when I was in high school!
I always had a heart for Paul, so you know,
that could be why 😉
🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻
if i remember right...Luther Vandross was on this album to
John Lennon came up with the echo to David's FAME, which really makes the song! This was actually Bowie's first number one song!
David consistently reinvented himself up until his very sad death. He was a true artistic genius. 💕
yes!!
He was a genius alright, chameleon like, changing with every album. He always teamed up with the best.
I'm not very familiar with Bowie's catalog, like at all. A friend of mine is, and we talked about Blackstar around the time that it had come out. He explained to me the gyst of the album and I understood the circumstances on which he made it. Him dying shortly after that heavy of a record made me respect him, a lot. He knew what was coming, he embraced it, and wrote about his experience, passing away just a day or two after that. I don't know of any other artist in history which has done something similar.
LIKE MADONNA.
Are you a professional model 👩?
He was one of the first white artists to be on "Soul Train"
David Bowie, during an interview on MTV, demanded to know why they don't play music videos by black artists.
Cat Steven’s Peace Train song
The first was Elton John, David Bowie was either second or third.
@@cremetangerine82 Technically he was 4th, Dennis Coffey, Elton John, Average White Band(which has multiple white members, but we'll just count them as 1, because they also have a couple black members too) then David Bowie.
@@tekknow-9419
Thank you!
No one can say the Bowie wasn't original. Three decades of variety, soul, hard rock, glam rock, experimental music and of course pop music. There is something for everyone with Bowie. This is now an edited comment. When I said three decades I meant for me personally. I basically tuned out after Glass Spider. But of course he wrote music until practically the day he died. But lets be honest, how many of you tuned out after the 80's with Bowie? I'd been listening since the release of Space Oddity, and that wasn't even his first. (how many of you listen to "the Laughing Gnome"?). That's what I mean about Bowie. There's something for everyone, and if you did like his music all the way to the end, more power to you!
More like 6 decades!
one of the all time greats
As the above responders have noted, it's more than 3 decades, but what you're saying is certainly true. I can say I don't like all his stuff, but there is almost always something that's wicked good.
@@DMB088 he wasn't in the recording business for 5
@@Ashwgun His first album was 1967 and his last was 2016. 1960's, 70's, 80's, 90's, aughts ( 2000-2010), teens (2010-2016).
"Fame- what you get is no tomorrow." -John Lennon
FACTS
Now you have to hear Bowie's rock side "SUFFRAGETTE CITY" He is so versatile!
Daniel Marshall Wham, bam, thank you ma’am
Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaasssssssssssssssssss....
Greetings from Australia. Love that song too.
Susan
Yes! That is a BANGER!
Yes please, this is a MUST PLAY!
David Bowie got me through middle and high school. I was a nerdy looking little girl and got bullied all those years. He helped me tap into my artistic side and I began to paint. He showed me it was alright to be different and an original. He will never know he saved me all those years ago and I love his music more than any artist I have ever listened to. I hope you do more of his music. When you listen to his beats they are as complex as they are driving. His vocals are like no one else, the man was a genius.
Seems like Bowie appealed to a certain type of kid. And even if that that wasn't you, he appealed to that side of you. I was a loud douchey stoner as a teenager honestly lol but Bowie always struck a chord with me and as I got older I appreciated him more and more.
I know how you feel. David's music kept me afloat in my Senior year in High School. Going through a rough patch of life then but Bowie was an inspiration which was what I needed at the time.
Miss him still.
Those nerdy girls always turned out to be the best!
As an old guy I am almost envious of you. I have been listening to Bowie for decades starting when I was like 12 with Ashes to Ashes but the joy of hearing this for the first time on your face is priceless.
This really is the joy of reaction videos, and Jamel's in particular, just to be able to experience music that you've loved for ages, through the eyes of someone hearing it for the first time.
There really should be a psychological study of why it is so joyous to see someone love something that you love.
That’s exactly why I watch this channel: to see Jamel’s reactions to songs I’ve loved for decades- or recently. His appreciation is infectious
I would so love to hear some of these songs for the first time again. It's why I love his channel
I started to listen before you Diamond Dogs Album back in 72
You're not old
This song is 45 years old, and STILL fresh!!!
While everyone else was going Disco, David Bowie found the funk
I wish Bowie had dabbled in disco. You know it would have been good.
colibri1 oh he was at “54.” Many times. They used to play “ China Girl” in the clubs. What else? Better than the Stones’ “Miss You.”
The Thin White Duke
@@pbohearn With SRV on GUITAR.
I think that this is older than disco.
Back in 70s, my father thought Bowie was black until we saw him on Soul Train! To say my father's mind was blown would be an understatement!
WOW! I JUST LOVE THAT!!
David Bowie "Let's Dance" - Stevie Ray Vaughan plays guitar
"China Girl" too!
...your lips to Jamel’s ears...:)!!!
I hope he reacts to Young Americans as well
Yes, “Let’s Dance” makes me swoon!
Yaaaasssss
He had John Lennon as a backup singer and on guitar.
Lennon co-wrote this song with Bowie and Carlos Alomar..
That falsetto echo you hear when Bowie sings the title lyric is John Lennon, not to mention that memorable bow chicka bow wow rhythm guitar riff.
That's too cool
Collaborative Effort !!!
An Energetic..
Spiritual
Fire ❤🌋❤
You see? That's why COLOR doesn't matter. When you've got soul you've got soul.... ;)
You said it. I'm clear
RIGHT ON!
You hit that Nail on the head.
Yeah, It's a perpetual wonder that so many people (NOT JAMEL) just assume that white folks can't sing, dance, or have "soul".
Funkalicious !!!
"Fame" crossed over big to the R&B charts. This was the period when Luther Vandross sang backup for Bowie. Bowie even performed "Fame" on Soul Train.
Oh, what a cool new thing to learn! Thanks! I'm gonna need to find that vid!
Recorded at Philadelphia's Sigma Sound Studio - home of Philly Soul.
One thing for certain. You sure couldn’t ever pigeonhole David Bowie. He simply great in any genre.
The funk transcends time and space, age and race.
Yesss it does!!
Jamel, I’ve had a sh$t day, came home, turned this on and now life is good again. Thank you!!
Stay Strong Sista✌🏾🧔🏾✌🏾
Wishing you a better day tomorrow Nancy 🙂
Girl! Me too! Mondays, am I right? 😐
Nancy E You weren’t alone, LOL. Tomorrow has to be better 🤣🙏🏻🤗
I love when that look of recognition comes over your face, priceless, Jamel! 😆😁 You MUST react to LET’S DANCE by Bowie!
You can also really hear Lennon's harmony on "is it any wonder."
Yessss!! I know Lennon's voice and it's so there.
Wow. Never knew that!
Fun Fact: The person doing the backup vocals is Beatles legend John Lennon.
THIS is why I love this channel. I always learn something new!
I thought it was George Harrison.
You mean..."Dr. Winston O'Boogie"? (aka Lennon). Lennon co-wrote the song as well as performing on it.
Remolay me too
caprad oh my god I love Lennon.
Heroes, Young American, Changes...these are fantastic Bowie songs too. The man was just magical.
The funk influence comes from guitarist and co-writer Carlos Alomar who was one of James Brown's former band members. This song is based on an arrangement he worked out for Bowie's cover of The Flares' "Foot Stomping". James Brown later lifted the riff for his song "Hot (I Need To Be Loved)".
Now you gotta check out Young Americans by Bowie, great tune
For sure!!!!
The album is funky too.
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John Lennon ain't no slouch!!!
Agreed. A great song and a personal favorite.
Co-written by John Lennon, who also sang backing vocals and played guitar.
He played the backwards piano
Also Carlos Alomar
Love this. My daughter had this same reaction. She knows my obsession with Bowie's music and wanted me to introduce her to some more of his songs. I put Fame on for her and she damn near jumped out the car window, she was so blown away. Turns out she loved the song for years and thought it was by a black group the whole time.
Lol. Wonderful.
David Bowie was the music chameleon.
Let's Dance, Young Americans, Rebel Rebel, Modern Love, Under Pressure (which would most likely get blocked)
Under Pressure is up allover youtube in reactions.
Also, a style chameleon! So many
looks over the years! He could literally look like anything. 🦎
Don't forget Chchchchanges
crazdasian
The Thin White Duke
Yes! Rebel Rebel is always one of my top picks.
You are going to be a Bowie superfan at the end of this journey. And the David Bowie /John Lennon combination is complete legend. Loving all your Bowie reactions!!!
You got the moves Jamel 👍 I love that you call him "brother" He did so much for black artist in the early 80s. He raised his concerns about how little they were represented on MTV. I love Bowie so much 👍👍
Bowie performed this and Golden Years on Soul Train.
And he was drunk on the show. He was nervous af
My hubby produced both those songs. :) Harry Maslin!
What a song and what a performance that was. Bowie was a musical chameleon.
Wow! I need to find that and watch !!!! I watched Soul Train when I was a little (white) girl and loved it. I don't remember Bowie being on---thanks for that info !!!!
thanks for that fun, new info. I have GOT to find a vid of Bowie on ST! I had no ideaaaa !!!
Bowie is one of the best musical artists of all time.
LOVE LOVE LOVE this song. My teens. Remember a party where many bong hits and beer were passed around listening to this song. The bass line IS DOPE. John Lennon is in the background singing FAME. Funkalicious.
This is the song that put David Bowie in the stratosphere.
One of the most incredibly raunchy, nasty guitar and bass hooks ever.
Courtesy of Carlos Alomar. He's the dude on this funk.
Jamal needs to play "Fashion". Fripp's guitar is on fire.
Bowie - RIP - One of the most diverse vocalists ever...
Also, Stevie Ray Vaughan played on Bowies 'Let's Dance' album.. awesome stuff...
Awesome album!
From memory Fame was the first number one song by a white artist in what was called the Black charts in 1975. Hard to believe nowadays I know.
David helped introduce SRV to the world 👍🏻
Love your reaction to this
Bowie was a bloody genius
I was lucky enough to see the master live 6 times he is SO missed
A true chameleon, and versatility was one of his special talents...he just knew how to make great music
This song was written in response to David Bowie being pretty much broke because of his manager pulling many advances on his career to fund lavish tours, high-end hotel stays, lavish stage props and concert production.
I believe John Lennon co-wrote this with him and has a writing credit. John Lennon was one of the people that advised David Bowie on how to get out of his bad contract with his manager that was getting paid well yet keeping Bowie continuously broke and having to constantly tour and release more albums just to stay afloat.
You're right about John Lennon. It's him that sings the higher pitched "Fame" just after Bowie sings it. I think they wrote it in Bowie's apartment in New York after going to a club.
Lennon is also playing the heavy guitar ...
Cool, I wasn't sure if he sang or playsd instruments or was just a writter.
As far as I know, no one’s ever tried to cover this masterpiece. Once again, thank you, brother, for bringing me back!
Duran Duran has
James brown had a go over the backing track with different lyrics
@@kimberlyfoust2815 TRIED is the operative word
"Rebel Rebel"
"Suffragette City"
"Changes"
A thousand times yes to all of these!
The Jean Genie
Yes... all three!
Moonage Daydream
Diamond Dogs
You can't imagine how much fun that was to dance to in the clubs.
Changes,,,,,,the words are phenomenal. “And these children that you spit on as they try and change there world are immune to your consultations they’re quite aware of what they’re going thru”. Timeless David Bowie
John Lennon's playing the guitar in the song and background vocals and he co wrote the song too.
Never knew that!! 💙🎶
EDM ORCHID Me either! 😀
More great funk/soul from Bowie: "Young Americans," "Stay," "Win," "Ashes to Ashes"
Ashes to Ashes might very well be my all-time fave Bowie song. It's hard to narrow it down, but that's the one that usually springs to mind if someone asks.
thank god someone mentioned Stay, everyone is always talking about ziggy and his glam rock era songs, but my god Station to station is overlooked masterpiece
@@duje8739 It's my favorite Bowie record and "Stay" is top-3 Bowie for me!
@@moonscorch Have you heard the live version of Stay (Live Nassau Coliseum '76). If you haven't, check it out I think you might like it ;)
One of the songs that definitely stood out in the 70s. One of my faves by David Bowie/John Lennon.
I looked up "Fame" in the dictionary... it had David Bowies' picture.
I wanna live forever
David Bowie was a chameleon and made many different types of music. Love seeing you enjoy this, Jamel! ✌️♥️😊
Caught Bowie twice live in the '70s!
😩 Amazing! So cool you got to experience that and you have the memories.
I envy you 😃. I’ve been a fan since I saw him on Don Kirschners rock concert 😃. Never got to see him live. He was always on the edge of the future. Kept me listening my entire life. RIP but I miss his genius, cool, intellect, warmth.
Next on your Bowie setlist should be “Fashion” or “Ashes To Ashes”! Trippy videos!
Ashes to Ashes was the real start of what Videos would become not just background but Art.
Where is the Goon Squad?
"Fashion" for sure, but not the video version.
@@dzed9191 I saw him playing Ashes live in Montréal. Everybody was like stunned in their seat. "What..the f...." ! Unbelivable.
Unique. We knew something special was happening, there, in our face.
I'm 68, and everytime I hear - no, listen - to it, I relive that life changing moment. R.I.P. SpaceMan.
PS When I heard "Black Star" for the first time, could'nt help it but cry a river.
Not to mention the trippy SNL performance with Klaus Nomi...
“I thought it was a P-Funk song” is the highest compliment this song could ever have.
I think if Bowie and George Clinton ever got together, the audience would have absolutely died listening to it.
Bowie only wanted to be recognized as an artist producing inspired authentic work..
He would have loved to received this compliment.
@@Kaocyde they surely would have!!!!
George Clinton said that the Ziggy Stardust character inspired the Mothership Connection, and he name checked Bowie in a song.
Little story for y'all. Back when I was a teen in the 70's I loved roller skating, so would go every Friday and Saturday night to the local rink. I would often get in for free by helping the bands (they often had live music) set up. There were two songs you could count on being played every time you went. This, and "Last Child" by Aerosmith. Every time I hear either of those songs I am 16 again, my long blonde hair in my face because I am skating backwards fast and swaying in time to the bop. Good times......
I always liked his "Let's Dance"
DeAnna Anton and Modern Love.
Yeah, and Stevie Ray Vaughan played guitar on that song. ❤️
@@laurakali6522 Yes, but don't bother with Blue Jean...
Bowie was great, BUT he screwed over one of the greatest guitarists around when they recorded "Let's Dance". He gave SRV no credit and took him out of the video when the guitar solo happened and Bowie was wearing the white gloves. SRV never forgave him and I can't blame him. Maybe a little of that "Fame" got to Bowie. Don't try to compare Lennon to SRV in guitar ability. That ain't happening.
Steve Christy I agree.
John Lennon co-wrote this song, and also plays electric guitar on it (distorted riff) .. as well as background vocals
I’m surprised the song didn’t credit him. Like MJ’s The Girl Is Mine has (with Paul McCartney). Why is that? Cuz John Lennon’s voice is quite minimal.
This song was so ahead of it's time -- still sounds amazing.
THIS WAS THE 1970s Baby
1975 BABY
Nobody was ahead of their time. There were just too many people who refused to move WITH the time
"Fame" got David Bowie on Soul Train!!!! Look for that!!!
@surfitlive Gaga is an original artist, but she wears ALL her inspirations out in the open. Bowie and his multiple music identities have to be an influence.
And the Little Drummer Boy got him a duet with Bing Crosby - th-cam.com/video/n9kfdEyV3RQ/w-d-xo.html
Love everything Bowie! Try Changes. It has a message that means more to me the older I get and look back
The story is that they recorded parts of this song with John Lennon singing on a train moving past the microphone at 60 mph, and that’s how they got the Doppler effect.
the back vocal on this is John Lennon
Doing great Bowie songs will keep you busy for some time Jamal..keep it going!!!
I was hitting the dance bars a lot when this was released in the 70's (arggh...ok they were disco bars) and this song would bring down the house, dance floor was packed. And those places played the music LOUD. I mean, really really LOUD. And this song sounded great loud, you couldn't sit still listing to it. Same with Let's Dance, China Girl, etc. Bowie really got what the mid 70's music audience wanted and cranked out a lot of hits.
1975, when Bowie was so funky he even appeared in person on "Soul Train." Of course, he was just copying the US funk artists he was obsessed with at the time, but still, he was good at it.
Which is why David Bowie recorded the Young Americans album at Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia, PA. David wanted to capture some of the Philly sound that was going on at the time. The song Fame would be David Bowie's first #1 hit on the Billboard Charts.
Elton John.
I was 6 years old when this came out. Those were the days when every genre of music was on the one AM radio station.
I was 8 years old at the time. My mother loved this song. I remember her bringing home the 45...
loved funk: "Tell me something Good" by Rufus. "It's Your Thing" - Isley Brothers.
Jamel in 1975 when FAME Came out Us 70s Brats were DANCING OUR ASSES Of to Fame ,
parliament/funkadelic...george clinton...so many great funk stars!!
You must do Modern Love- You will know that one.
David Bowie and Bing Crosby singing Little Drummer Boy on Bing’s Christmas special. So interesting to see those two together.
@Scott Olson - always thought their version of this song was the prettiest I ever heard. And , yes an
(cont)very interesting for them to pair up.
In case no-one mentioned it in the many comments, John Lennon pushed David to do this song and sings harmony in it. I've listened to this this song since it came out in the mid 70's and had no clue john lennon is singing on it until Alan Cross did a radio tribute upon bowie's death.
David Bowie was amazing. So much amazing art that man created.
My first time seeing David Bowie on TV when performed Fame on Soul Train. I think it took most people by surprise including myself. That's what made even more cool. Great reaction brother Jamal ✊🏾👍🏾
Bowie '76 to '82 was untouchable. Whatever was fuelling his creativity, and that's well documented, brought him and his music to unprecedented highs.
I was almost afraid you were going to pass out from sheer BLISS!!
Love seeing you enjoy the funk!
Jamel can you make a t shirt saying "y'all done did it now!"
Pleeeease? 😊
Also can you believe this song is 45 years old?????
Excellent-- I want one, too!
You hit it on the head. “There is a difference between hearing a song vs really listening to it.” I have been really listening to songs I’ve heard my whole life with you today and it has been a surprising joy ❤️
When this song came out in the mid 70's. I thought this is the pinnacle of music. Cannot get any better than this!
David Bowie is probably the coolest dude who ever lived lol!!!
^^ this!
I think Prince might have a lil sumn sumn to say about that.😊 lol
You right my sista.
@@wrutledge1 Prince was a "Johnny-come-lately" compared with Mr Bowie LOL.
@@wrutledge1 Prince was undoubtedly a dude, but Bowie was so cool that he managed to make being David Bowie cool.
Dude, I love watching you listen to great music! Super joyful, Brother Jamel. Thank you. 🙏🏾
I love the way they played with sound on this track. Even the vocals just broken down into repeating sound bites. Genius.
Wow, you're just cranking out the hots today. Bowie was so unconventional and innovative. Seen him in 75', and he sure put on a great show. Love your reaction. Thanks!❤🤘
Funky Soul Music 💙❤️💙 my favorite is a song called Let's Dance"
Bowie, so ethereal! He's not dead he just went home! Bright amongst the stars!
Boy oh boy! This was HUGE in my high school years. In our bell bottoms and platform shoes we loved dancing The Bump to this hit.
Bowie was an instant classic when he appeared on the scene.
Miss him to this day.
Been away for some time. This is one of my favorite artists... his last song: Black Star: he loved some serious soul. Went on soul train... never acted like someone who he wasn’t. Authenticity to its core. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thanks, Jamel. Miss this man so much.
Brother Jamel getting stank faced. Stank steppin'. Love it!
Wow, Thanks for putting a big smile on my face this morning. I remember dancing around my parents living room as a kid when this came out. Awesome
Come on now who doesn't know "The Thin White Duke" David Bowie He was the first major rock star I got an autograph from when I lived in Cleveland going to the Agora club where he played piano when he toured with Iggy Pop..
To think, Bowie often said that he didn't consider himself to be a great vocalist. The genius fool.
I know you don't mean the fool as a bad thing but that just shows you how humble he was.
I agree with Bowie. He could sing, no doubt. He was a unique performer and tremendous talent. As an artist, he was the great chameleon. He could be whatever he wanted, often inspired by his surroundings. A great, pure singing voice? Not really. Doesn’t matter. He made the most of all he had. We should all try to work so hard.
One of the true unique inimitable voice in all of pop.
Bowie was an amazing performer - like a living piece of art. However, I agree with him on the vocal aspect. If you look at vocal ability compared to Freddie Mercury, Bryan Ferry, Robert Plant, Brian Johnson, Mike Patton, Chris Cornell, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, etc, then it's apparent that Bowie's voice wasn't particularly outstanding or powerful. It was Bowies' look, personality, his sense of fashion/style, and a love of being a character performer. Almost like a stageshow or playi instead of concert. I know people will disagree - that's cool.
@@danwest9900 vocal ability? th-cam.com/video/TWWFsQ6cjM8/w-d-xo.html
Jamal, your reactions are priceless.
I can tell when the music hits you,
Fingers pop and OOOOOOOOOH.
That’s what it’s all about.
Bowie has SO MANY styles and personae. Such is his genius!
Trust us old guys when we request a song. We know what we’re doing. I enjoy your channel, keep ‘em coming.
Bowie and Bing Crosby singing Little Drummer Boy on Bing's Christmas show back in the early 70's. It's one of the prettiest songs ever.
If you ever get around to Bowie's song "let's dance", see if you recognize the guitarist who plays the last solo.
Let's Dance definitely!!! Bowie is another rabbit hole. He has a lot of classic tunes
A guess. Adrian Belew.
He "stole him from Frank Zappa.
Please check out any or all of these Bowie tunes: “Stay”, “Fashion” “Young Americans” or “Let’s Dance”.
I think that these are all ones that you might enjoy.
Love them all love them all love them all!!!💖😘😘💖 and of course let's dance...Young Americans my favorite
vonny b HA! I was gonna say xxxactly the same. “ Took his babies, took her nowhere...” I LOVE his goodbye album with his studio jazz guys jammin. It’s so beautiful, and he’s facing the end of his life consciously, and gave us those songs with images of him as a dark star in the heavens. That’s wonderful . So generous.
Definitely "Young American." All night!
Yes and let’s do some early Bowie as well.... “Moonage Daydream” and “The man who sold the world”
Remember, “Let’s Dance” is where Stevie Ray Vaughn got introduced to the world.
David Bowie was so awesome. Married to a beautiful lady, gorgeous kids, wonderful voice and loved everybody. No Hate, No prejudice, No judgement. Just David. I so miss him being in this world....
You gotta check out Freddie Mercury's collab with David Bowie: Under Pressure, Brother Jamel! Keep on keeping great music alive!
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@@jamelakajamal Thanks!
Done
Jamel_AKA_Jamal Maybe wear a t shirt with “I already did an Under Pressure reaction video. Here’s the link.....” 😂😂😂😂
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Just so you know, John Lennon, from the Beatles is on backing vocals on this song. I believe he is co writer on the song.
Jamal. Always keep this in your mind listening to most bands from England and the 60s and 70s that their musical influence came from the United States south, black musicians, from 20s through the 70s. David Bowie himself had a muse in the black south that he could go and see to get musical direction. This particular fit he would see would always have a riff or chorus to play for Bowie. He would pay them handsomely and change it just enough to attract white people as well the black influence of southern usa. You are so fun to watch reactions. Good luck with red rooster thing you are doing.