Featuring a wide-array of artists singing Lou Reed's "Perfect Day." Artists include: David Bowie, Laurie Anderson, Bono among many others. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perfect_...
Its a great song. Lou wrote it. Bowie produced it. Mick wrote the strings arrangement. And BBC made it even better with all these top singers. Thanks for sharing.
I remember watching this on TV as a teen, aged 17, and getting quite emotional. For some reason this tune made me feel a surge of love, maybe for my country it's hard to say.
David is so unbelievable. Not only his understated vocals in this song but how cool does the man look. And he produced the album this track is on TRANSFORMER (original version)also Heather Small gets a nod. Very good.
I see a lot of comments about David Bowie and Lou Reed, and I love and miss them dearly. But everyone seems to forget that Mick Ronson made this song the masterpiece that it is. RIP David, Lou and Ronno.
@@jrutstein Lou wrote it. But Ronson wrote the string arrangements, played piano and co-produced the song. In my opinion, that is what makes it the masterpiece that it is.
I don’t think anyone has ever matched David Bowie in the last 100 years, he’s done so much and given the world so much through music and otherwise. He was so intelligent too, he was ahead of the critics and knew talent when he saw it, especially when it was being wasted. He tamed iggy pop and got Lou Reed mainstream during a time when they were falling apart.
@@captainboing fair enough, I can see why people wouldn’t like him that much tbh but you can’t deny he has been very experimental and influenced a lot on the way. He helped give us some great albums from iggy and reed
Honestly he did have a few misses too. Or at least things I did not care for. But overall - holy f@#king Ch1rst! My favourite artist by far in any genres. As an artist, you have to be willing to take risks. That means a few failures. But Bowie had more than his fair share of successes. Great intellect, great artist, and great human being. The world was a richer place with him in it and we should be grateful.
It is my birthday today. It was the perfect day spent with my daughter. She made me forget myself. I’m so glad I spent it with her. I love her so much 🙌🏽 I have reaped what I sowed with her.
I actually remember when this debuted on the tv. I had the tv on and think I'd just got home from work. Was completely mesmerised by it all but I didn't know what it was for, why it was on, it was a complete surprise. There had been no mention of it being made by the BBC or other press, it just appeared out of nowhere. Was very original at the time. I bought the single. David Bowie's voice is so dreamy...esp the line 'You make me forget myself'...what a beautiful sound.
I was the same. It came on and I was mesmerised. Bought the CD single as soon as it came out. They hadn't intended to actually release it, but the demand was so strong they had no choice. All the artists agreed to donate their royalties to charity as well.
I was a teen and it was summer when this was aired through out the summer months. Probably the greatest advertisement a TV channel has done to this day. I was a hip hop head and still but I appreciated all genres , this for me is the one of the best cover of a song of all time . Makes me feel old seeing this , but at the same time takes me back to a time an age and those mid - late 90's summers
I have to agree with you! He's just so debonair and charismatic - the camera loves him, and even within 4 seconds or whatever he manages to project feeling and something interesting in his delivery. What a talented guy. Gone too soon for sure.
My fave bits of this that give me proper chills are David Bowie's "You make me forget myself" and Emmylou Harris's "you just keep me hanging on" followed by that awesome sax (?) solo ..... Just wow! This version just makes me so happy :)
I still remember seeing this video for the first time. I was in Israel on vacation and they had the British feeds of MTV and VH1 in all the hotels. The video must have just come out because they played it all the time. I was obsessed. Years later when I met my husband he introduced me to the original Lou Reed version after we both started humming the song after a perfect date.
The original Lou Reed version is one of those that always make me cry. Like Bowie's, "Heroes." Both are my go to for when I need a good cry. This rendition of, "Perfect Day," is stunning. I only just discovered it a couple of days ago. Gobsmack.
Can't believe it! Today I woke up with "Perfect day" in my head and then I thought I wanted to send it to my gf. Then I thought about "heroes" and that I also wanted to send it to her. Then I read this comment...
*Amazing how many people in this video are now dead.* Lou Reed (Velvet Underground) 1942 - 2013 David Bowie (solo) 1947 - 2016 Michael Hutchence (INXS) 1960 - 1997 Tammy Wynette (solo) 1942 - 1998 Dr. John (solo) 1941 - 2019 Shane MacGowan's *teeth* (The Pogues) 1957 - 1989-ish Bono's *career* (U2) 1980 - 1993
With few natural resources, not much land, a manufacturing sector coming back from the dead, and a now bankrupt financial services industry, what has the UK got to offer the world? This. Culture, creativity, ideas, inventiveness. That's why we need the BBC.
Many years later and there’s something in this song that moves me, something about so many great people coming together for one perfect moment in time. The words of the song and the video capture the happiness but also the bittersweet sadness - everything is great but like all things nothing lasts forever - for one day things can be truly special and you can be the best person you can be. I think it reminds me of my childhood too as I remember it being on every evening on the BBC. Most group songs with many singers are feel-good and up-beat and showy but this song feels really genuine and sombre - it’s simply a group of great people working together to give us something perfect…
2023 anyone? Please, cherish any golden moment you might be having or have had. Looks like the whole thing might go south. Ladies and gentlemen, it's been a pleasure to be with you on this planet. Does anyone have a towel?
Everyone keeps commenting about Mick Ronson and I just want to say, what an amazingly talented guy, he really contributed SO much to Bowie's early success and from the comments, apparently to the success of this album too. He is definitely not valued enough, except by those who know eg certain Bowie fans. He was fantastic. It's a tragedy that he died so young.
2:09 - Huey (Fun Loving Criminals) 2:14 - Ian Broudie (The Lightning Seeds) 2:19 - Gabrielle 2:29 - ?? (Looks like Nick Cave but far too young surely) 2:55 - Brett Anderson (Suede) Ah , here we go rateyourmusic.com/list/simsy91/artists_who_appear_in_the_children_in_need_single_perfect_day/
This is genuinely astonishing. Getting so many true A-list musicians to participate is amazing, and the point the BBC was making is that it is the only organization which could do that. Don't know whether that's true, but I've yet to see anyone else do the equivalent. And as for the execution - it's not an obvious choice of song but it lends itself so well to so many styles and it's clear that all the performers were really giving it 100%. Thanks BBC.
This is when.music become real "magic". Thx to all ya here....and I am sure u play this also in heaven. RIP to all that unforgetable Stars in here.....
Every time I hear the original of this song, I think of this version! Both are as good as each other! Wish the beeb would do a remake of this song! Thank you beeb & thank you Lou! RIP! 🙏😎
BBC made the perfect summer promotion and ad. I remember this as a teen and still listen to it now as an adult. When they recorded this ,created it etc it was the perfect day Hopefully they never do an updated version. Time flies. It truly does.
Someone's probably posted the artist list, but here it is (again?): Lou Reed Bono Skye Edwards (from Morcheeba) David Bowie Suzanne Vega Elton John (Andrew Davis) Boyzone Lesley Garrett (Lou Reed) Burning Spear Bono Thomas Allen (Brodsky Quartet) Heather Small (from M People) Emmylou Harris Tammy Wynette Shane MacGowan (Sheona White) (tenor horn player) Dr. John David Bowie Robert Cray Huey Morgan (from Fun Lovin' Criminals) Ian Broudie (from The Lightning Seeds) Gabrielle Dr. John Evan Dando (from the Lemonheads) Emmylou Harris (Courtney Pine) (soprano saxophone player) (BBC Symphony Orchestra) (Andrew Davis) (Bono) Brett Anderson (from Suede) Visual Ministry Choir Joan Armatrading Laurie Anderson Heather Small Tom Jones Heather Small Lou Reed
This is an extraordinary moment captured forever. The artists on this are all, without exception, mind-blowing. Some have now left us and I have a massive hole in my soul. But, hey there's this marvellous video.
It just feels so perfectly contemporary. All those artists having such iconic personas, styles and voices at the same time. The editing style being uniquely 90s, yet still standing the test of time. I genuinely think this could never be replicated. I liked it when I was a kid, and now have a whole other appreciation for it as someone who works in advertising. Brilliant ad 👏
I’m a french girl so excuse me for my bad english. Perfect day is the most beautifull song of the world. I dedicaded this song for the man I love. I miss so much Mister Lou Reed.
Wow, that was awesome. Almost every show I see here on BBC America is sooooo well done, they have amazing people working in their editing, and cinematography. This is just a perfect example of that. I suppose when the weather is crappy all the time, you get creative.
I still love this!!! So they're not all to my taste, but just having such a diverse array of musical talent come together is staggering. It's a great song, and a great cover, and really does offer something for every taste- thankfully it was released before autotune became the norm and they refrained from having any of the sections "rapped" instead of sung. This was the last good thing the BBC did! Come on Beeb, prove me wrong and do it again!
Whenever I see Bowie, my eyes just fill up. I never knew the guy and his music was before my time, but I feel such a strange connection to him. I'm sure many of his fans feel this way too. Speaks volumes of his talents and charm. Rest forever in peace, Ziggy.
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Anyone here in 2024 remembering this classic?
Io, naturalmente, dall'Italia ✨
Desde la Patagonia, Chile.
Still here 🙌🏽❤️
Mee❤
Somos pocos. Boyacá, Colombia.
R.I.P. David Bowie
and lou reed :(
And Tammy Wynette, Dr John & Stephen Gately.
RIP LOU REED AND DAVID
"You made me forget myself" exactly how it feels listening to David's music. RIP.
you mean Lou Reed's music
@@victormorgado5318 No I meant David who is singing that line, I know it's a Lou Reid song.
Just how it feels when you're on heroin. Unfortunately it's the best feeling.
I am glad I spent it with you
And he is dressed like he is already in heaven 😥
Its a great song.
Lou wrote it.
Bowie produced it.
Mick wrote the strings arrangement.
And BBC made it even better with all these top singers.
Thanks for sharing.
Have you seen the classic albums episode about this? They play the strings for Lou and he smiles at how good Ronson was
Fyi...it is mick ronson for those who don't know. Fabulous guitarist who played with David Bowie and Ian hunter. 😍
@@melissatyree566 yes him and David made it possible for Lou Reed to have a solo career don't care what anybody says
Bowie and Mick produced it.
Infact Mick in Lou's words was a bigger influence on the whole production of Transformer
Its about Heroin people get a bloody grip...
This has to be my favourite BBC promotion ever. It was the first time I heard 'Perfect Day'. Thank you BBC for doing something really right.
Still listening 9 years later!
@@TheJaynethepayne glad to see
Look up the Lou Reed album Transformer and treat yourself.
I remember watching this on TV as a teen, aged 17, and getting quite emotional. For some reason this tune made me feel a surge of love, maybe for my country it's hard to say.
The way Dr. John sings "poifect" in that drawl always makes me smile
Since day one.
I don't think it's an accident that he was given that line.
I am so grateful I saw him live in concert once. Reed too for that matter. I met him as well.
@@miz_logo_lee i had a chance to see him and I didn't go! I regret it a lot.
@@dplatt7290 ☹️
Probably one of the best TV commercials/spots ever.
David Bowie completely stands out there for me
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Yes l agree.
David is so unbelievable. Not only his understated vocals in this song but how cool does the man look. And he produced the album this track is on TRANSFORMER (original version)also Heather Small gets a nod. Very good.
@@shanefitzpatrick5811 his quality shines higher more than all those who are also stellar act/s themselves
Yes, but the voice of Heather Small gave me shivers too.
Excellent ... I hope my YT Bowie songs makes him smile from far far away ... superfans unite.
I see a lot of comments about David Bowie and Lou Reed, and I love and miss them dearly. But everyone seems to forget that Mick Ronson made this song the masterpiece that it is. RIP David, Lou and Ronno.
Don’t forget Shane lol!
Edit.. oh and boyzone 🤣
Mick Ronson (David Bowie)-or Mick Ronson (Mark Ronson's dad.)
@@julietsalvidge4760 Well, Mark Ronson’s father’s name is Laurence Ronson. Soooooo
Nah Lou made this song a master piece
@@jrutstein Lou wrote it. But Ronson wrote the string arrangements, played piano and co-produced the song. In my opinion, that is what makes it the masterpiece that it is.
I don’t think anyone has ever matched David Bowie in the last 100 years, he’s done so much and given the world so much through music and otherwise. He was so intelligent too, he was ahead of the critics and knew talent when he saw it, especially when it was being wasted. He tamed iggy pop and got Lou Reed mainstream during a time when they were falling apart.
He was way way ahead of his time
totally subjective. You like his stuff, that's great, I am genuinely happy he transports you. For me... meh
@@captainboing fair enough, I can see why people wouldn’t like him that much tbh but you can’t deny he has been very experimental and influenced a lot on the way. He helped give us some great albums from iggy and reed
@@gordianknot6867 yep agree with that... You know what, I don't have a single DB track in my collection but a few of Iggy's
Bowie........ Is God. He taked my heard, the day he died
One of the best things the BBC have ever done.
Heather Small absolutely crushes it here, her opening line midway gives me goosebumps. Then her part at the finish is just *chef's kiss*
Yes Heather Small gives me goosebumps as well!
Me too
She should feel proud today for that performance
Gives me goosebumps too. Amazing for one line.
David Bowie. From David Bowie. There isn't anything he touched that didn't turn to gold.
Honestly he did have a few misses too. Or at least things I did not care for. But overall - holy f@#king Ch1rst! My favourite artist by far in any genres.
As an artist, you have to be willing to take risks. That means a few failures. But Bowie had more than his fair share of successes. Great intellect, great artist, and great human being.
The world was a richer place with him in it and we should be grateful.
Never really thought of it that way. Correct.
You've obviously never heard the laughing gnome!
It is my birthday today. It was the perfect day spent with my daughter. She made me forget myself. I’m so glad I spent it with her.
I love her so much 🙌🏽
I have reaped what I sowed with her.
You know this dong is about heroin right? It's not a happy birthday song or a wedding song. Just so you know.
I worked on this project as the Makeup Artist - it was amazing.
Did you keep them hanging on?
I actually remember when this debuted on the tv. I had the tv on and think I'd just got home from work. Was completely mesmerised by it all but I didn't know what it was for, why it was on, it was a complete surprise. There had been no mention of it being made by the BBC or other press, it just appeared out of nowhere. Was very original at the time. I bought the single. David Bowie's voice is so dreamy...esp the line 'You make me forget myself'...what a beautiful sound.
Not only his voice. But the way he looks.
I was the same. It came on and I was mesmerised. Bought the CD single as soon as it came out. They hadn't intended to actually release it, but the demand was so strong they had no choice. All the artists agreed to donate their royalties to charity as well.
I was at the cinema and it was played as part of the trailers - it was brilliant!
This is one of the BBC best moments. The voices and talent here will never be repeated. And bowie was the best bit.!
🎉❤🎉 Yessss, Bowie was the best within all those living Legends 🎉❤🎉
Hmmm, subjective, Best? it's Dr. John. You're welcome.
What a showcase for the beauty of the human voice; so many different tones and styles. The two parts Heather Small sings always give me goosebumps.
I could hear Heather Small belt out that tune 20 years later and with no microphone! ... majestic voice and vibe ... dear Lord what a creation!
100% 🤣🤣🙌 not enough comments in this section about heather! She killed this 🔥🔥
Heather sings in *BOLD CAPS LOCK*
I was a teen and it was summer when this was aired through out the summer months. Probably the greatest advertisement a TV channel has done to this day. I was a hip hop head and still but I appreciated all genres , this for me is the one of the best cover of a song of all time . Makes me feel old seeing this , but at the same time takes me back to a time an age and those mid - late 90's summers
Sure we're special time's the likes will never be seen again just so happy I got to live through it.. ✌️
The instrumental bit is as close as your gunna get to heaven.
Ah David And Lou were just amazing
Such an incredible promo. Did everything it set out to do. If there was ever a way to justify the BBC’s existence this was it
Watching this back after years, Bowie definitely stands out out for me, great charisma and voice
I have to agree with you! He's just so debonair and charismatic - the camera loves him, and even within 4 seconds or whatever he manages to project feeling and something interesting in his delivery. What a talented guy. Gone too soon for sure.
🎉❤and Looks , David's appearance in the movie Labrynth we're taken here ❤🎉
Good old Dr. John: "Poifect Day" - twice!! :-)
Saw him at a free concert in New Orleans on the moonwalk path
Perfect perfect perfect! Thank you Lou for this wonderful song! RIP
@Lou Reed 😂did you change your name especially?
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@Lou Reed Wait, Lou's in heaven? Where else would he be. I can't wait to get there.
L'espressione + veritiera del: rock n' roll.... Luigi.b. ✌️✌️ l'espressione più veritiera
My brother Campbell gonexx miss himx
My fave bits of this that give me proper chills are David Bowie's "You make me forget myself" and Emmylou Harris's "you just keep me hanging on" followed by that awesome sax (?) solo ..... Just wow! This version just makes me so happy :)
Thats very far from being a sax.....
Ok, so what is it then?
+SurfingOnBrainwaves still good tho
That's a soprano sax played by Courtney Pine you numbskulls.
Absolutely right about David and Emmylou - so so special.
I still remember seeing this video for the first time. I was in Israel on vacation and they had the British feeds of MTV and VH1 in all the hotels. The video must have just come out because they played it all the time. I was obsessed. Years later when I met my husband he introduced me to the original Lou Reed version after we both started humming the song after a perfect date.
The original Lou Reed version is one of those that always make me cry. Like Bowie's, "Heroes." Both are my go to for when I need a good cry. This rendition of, "Perfect Day," is stunning. I only just discovered it a couple of days ago. Gobsmack.
Can't believe it! Today I woke up with "Perfect day" in my head and then I thought I wanted to send it to my gf. Then I thought about "heroes" and that I also wanted to send it to her. Then I read this comment...
*Amazing how many people in this video are now dead.*
Lou Reed (Velvet Underground) 1942 - 2013
David Bowie (solo) 1947 - 2016
Michael Hutchence (INXS) 1960 - 1997
Tammy Wynette (solo) 1942 - 1998
Dr. John (solo) 1941 - 2019
Shane MacGowan's *teeth* (The Pogues) 1957 - 1989-ish
Bono's *career* (U2) 1980 - 1993
And Bowie and Reed were both involved with the original recording,1972, along with Mick Ronson.
Shane Macgowans teeth ffs 😂👌
It's an urban myth that Michael Hutchence is in this song. It's actually Evan Dando that sings that line.
Stephen Gately (Boyzone) 1976 - 2009 too
Well now Shane is really dead
With few natural resources, not much land, a manufacturing sector coming back from the dead, and a now bankrupt financial services industry, what has the UK got to offer the world? This. Culture, creativity, ideas, inventiveness. That's why we need the BBC.
Miss you Mr Bowie my childhood hero then through my life. Nicest guy ever true Englishman 🏴
Many years later and there’s something in this song that moves me, something about so many great people coming together for one perfect moment in time. The words of the song and the video capture the happiness but also the bittersweet sadness - everything is great but like all things nothing lasts forever - for one day things can be truly special and you can be the best person you can be. I think it reminds me of my childhood too as I remember it being on every evening on the BBC.
Most group songs with many singers are feel-good and up-beat and showy but this song feels really genuine and sombre - it’s simply a group of great people working together to give us something perfect…
Great song, great line up. Damn i miss Bowie.
2023 anyone? Please, cherish any golden moment you might be having or have had. Looks like the whole thing might go south. Ladies and gentlemen, it's been a pleasure to be with you on this planet. Does anyone have a towel?
25 years. This just breaks my heart. So many gone, friends, family and famous. RIP to them all since this Perfect Day in 1996.
Everyone keeps commenting about Mick Ronson and I just want to say, what an amazingly talented guy, he really contributed SO much to Bowie's early success and from the comments, apparently to the success of this album too. He is definitely not valued enough, except by those who know eg certain Bowie fans. He was fantastic. It's a tragedy that he died so young.
"You're going to reap just what you sow". A phrase that will come back to haunt us.
Delivered by Brett Anderson too.
On the original version for many years I thought Lou sang "You're going to read just what you saw". His diary entry.
Lou Reed, David Bowie, Stephen Gateley, Tammy Wynette, Dr John, RIP
And now also Shane.
I was 12 when this came out. Fair to say I enjoyed it. Some of my favourite stars of the time there but some I've come to love since.
I was 9 and it still sticks to me. This part of the 90s were such a forgotten moment in pop culture that this captures.
Heather Small is definatly the best out of this cast! shes fantastic
Lmfao 😂😂😂😂
Lord gave me an amazing range of artists. And I am eternally grateful. Thank you.
Bless You, Lou Reed.
Perfect Day - BBC Promotion Time-Stamped Artist List:
0:26 Lou Reed
0:36 Bono
0:39 Skye Edwards (from Morcheeb)
0:47 David Bowie
0:51 Suzanne Vega
0:56 Elton John
1:03 Sir Andrew Davies, Conductor
1:06 Boyzone
1:10 Lesley Garrett
1:17 Burning Spear
1:21 Bono
1:26 Sir Thomas Allen
1:29 Brodsky Quartet
1:34 Heather Small
1:39 Emmylou Harris
1:44 Tammy Wynette
1:48 Shane MacGowan
1:52 Sheona White, French Horn
1:56 Dr. John
Robert Cray, Tom Jones....
2:05 - Can anyone let me know who this is?
2:09 - Huey (Fun Loving Criminals)
2:14 - Ian Broudie (The Lightning Seeds)
2:19 - Gabrielle
2:29 - ?? (Looks like Nick Cave but far too young surely)
2:55 - Brett Anderson (Suede)
Ah , here we go rateyourmusic.com/list/simsy91/artists_who_appear_in_the_children_in_need_single_perfect_day/
@@the_judge_8262 Evan Dando at 2:29
@@MysteryManfrom79 THANK YOU! I knew I recognized that dude and it was driving me crazy.
We vote that as best commercial ever seen!
Many of the people that sang in this video are gone now. Such talent.
Hell. Rip
The best version of Perfect Day ever... I miss you David Bovie...
So many RIPs.. hated this song when I was young. Now see it in a new light
Shane MacGowan: "It's such fun." Genius.
Thanks! I wondered who it was:-)
Is he the Pogues dude?
@@jamiehoward5538 Yes.
Watching this, I had forgotten just how good this version was. I remember it being shown nearly every night before the BBC closed down for the night.
This is genuinely astonishing. Getting so many true A-list musicians to participate is amazing, and the point the BBC was making is that it is the only organization which could do that. Don't know whether that's true, but I've yet to see anyone else do the equivalent. And as for the execution - it's not an obvious choice of song but it lends itself so well to so many styles and it's clear that all the performers were really giving it 100%. Thanks BBC.
This is when.music become real "magic". Thx to all ya here....and I am sure u play this also in heaven.
RIP to all that unforgetable Stars in here.....
Hell of a song. Simple. Powerful. Nostalgic.
Every time I hear the original of this song, I think of this version! Both are as good as each other! Wish the beeb would do a remake of this song! Thank you beeb & thank you Lou! RIP! 🙏😎
Huge respect to Lou and David.
So beautiful it always makes me cry
Anyone still listening in June 2024 to this beauty ? Shout out to my son
Bowie is legend
How gorgeous is this? It lifts my spirits every time I listen to this.
Mine too this song is spiritual you feel it in your soul
I’m not sure how I got here,but I just love this ...
David Bowie smashes it! I miss him. Have a perfect day everyone! Feel the love ❤
RIP Peace Lou - you were well ahead of your time and your music is timeless.....From all of your fans in New Zealand!!!!
Heather Small has such a beautiful strong voice
thanks for being on this planet, Lou.
Wow so many legends together…
damn, that short clarinet solo just made me cry
Oh!!! How I just love this song.
Classic snapshot in time. Fabulous
Haven't seen this ad in 13 years, used to love watching it as a kid..
Love it! Britons, I'm really astonished you have a public TV so modern and capable of producing these wonders!!!
I don't *think* you meant to be patronizing there....
ACE ... I hope my YT Bowie songs makes him smile from far far away ... superfans unite.
BBC made the perfect summer promotion and ad. I remember this as a teen and still listen to it now as an adult.
When they recorded this ,created it etc it was the perfect day
Hopefully they never do an updated version.
Time flies. It truly does.
Someone's probably posted the artist list, but here it is (again?):
Lou Reed
Bono
Skye Edwards (from Morcheeba)
David Bowie
Suzanne Vega
Elton John
(Andrew Davis)
Boyzone
Lesley Garrett
(Lou Reed)
Burning Spear
Bono
Thomas Allen
(Brodsky Quartet)
Heather Small (from M People)
Emmylou Harris
Tammy Wynette
Shane MacGowan
(Sheona White) (tenor horn player)
Dr. John
David Bowie
Robert Cray
Huey Morgan (from Fun Lovin' Criminals)
Ian Broudie (from The Lightning Seeds)
Gabrielle
Dr. John
Evan Dando (from the Lemonheads)
Emmylou Harris
(Courtney Pine) (soprano saxophone player)
(BBC Symphony Orchestra)
(Andrew Davis)
(Bono)
Brett Anderson (from Suede)
Visual Ministry Choir
Joan Armatrading
Laurie Anderson
Heather Small
Tom Jones
Heather Small
Lou Reed
Love this song, love Lou Reed, love Bono, love David. It makes me feel euphoric.
@@clubberlang7576 WTF? Who knows if this is true? David Bowie was never addicted to heroin; you plank.
Excellent ... I hope my YT Bowie songs makes him smile from far far away ... superfans unite.
Emmylou and David Bowie were the best for me.
Played this one (no the original) on my first sons funeral 20 years ago. I still play this as often as I can.
Just « a PERFECT SONG » ❤️Chills, chills bringing Alls, so WONDERFULLY, thanks❤️👍🏿
Played this on my first sons funeral (original), 19 years ago...
I'm sorry for your loss. This song is truly such a perfect song for remembering those lost. May we all remember him, immortalized in this song
Our condolences.
My condolences.
Still gives me goose bumps every time
This is an extraordinary moment captured forever. The artists on this are all, without exception, mind-blowing. Some have now left us and I have a massive hole in my soul. But, hey there's this marvellous video.
I could play this all day long and never get tired of it. Just amazing the different selection of voices and instruments.
Excellent ... I hope my YT Bowie songs makes him smile from far far away ... superfans unite.
This song always makes me cry.
I wish Bowie done a full cover of this song 🥺👌🏼
If i recall correctly he was going to do a full cover
I remember this from 1998 my dad having it on cassette on the car! Living in Northern Ireland scary times
Glad things are a little better now.
Been trying to find a copy of this for years! Thanks youtube
Lou and David live FOR EVER...in the heaven of the star..
RIP David and Lou 🙏
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I don't know what it is about the way he sings "you made me forget myself", but it gets me.
Taking drugs in a park
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Found this by mistake and thought. I remember every word, every scene in this video. Back when the BBC was something to look up to.
It just feels so perfectly contemporary. All those artists having such iconic personas, styles and voices at the same time. The editing style being uniquely 90s, yet still standing the test of time. I genuinely think this could never be replicated. I liked it when I was a kid, and now have a whole other appreciation for it as someone who works in advertising. Brilliant ad 👏
I remember seeing this as a kid!
Played this on my first sons funeral. This is a great performance!
It is a beautiful tribute.
I feel sorry for your loss😢
every human beeing lasts forever caus of the Love given to us. May your son Rest in peace
I look forward to that perfect day. Though I’ve lived it over and over again in my mind.
I’m a french girl so excuse me for my bad english. Perfect day is the most beautifull song of the world. I dedicaded this song for the man I love. I miss so much Mister Lou Reed.
Wow, that was awesome. Almost every show I see here on BBC America is sooooo well done, they have amazing people working in their editing, and cinematography. This is just a perfect example of that. I suppose when the weather is crappy all the time, you get creative.
I still love this!!! So they're not all to my taste, but just having such a diverse array of musical talent come together is staggering. It's a great song, and a great cover, and really does offer something for every taste- thankfully it was released before autotune became the norm and they refrained from having any of the sections "rapped" instead of sung. This was the last good thing the BBC did! Come on Beeb, prove me wrong and do it again!
Haha yeah no rapping 😂
I knew it was missing something. A little segment in the middle by Dizzy Rascal! 😆
Forgotten banger
I just discovered this, absolutely beautiful!
2puffs I just found it today! I love it & I can't believe I have never seen it before.
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Damn, i love how there are so many different people singing the song
Great song. Bringing Lou Reed to a wider audience.
I lived in England when this ad was running. Such a trip down memory lane… ❤
Whenever I see Bowie, my eyes just fill up. I never knew the guy and his music was before my time, but I feel such a strange connection to him. I'm sure many of his fans feel this way too. Speaks volumes of his talents and charm. Rest forever in peace, Ziggy.