Mike Garson has said there isn't a week goes by when he doesn't get asked about that piano solo. On the first few takes he played it quite straight until Bowie asked him to go more avant garde. The final version was done in one take.
Love you pushing in the phones to get the total manic nuttiness of the track. Bowie blows everything away, this was the 70s, all played live, no computer, jazz, rock, pop, insanity. Brilliant.
As you know by now Pope, Bowie albums are an eclectic mix of songs. I love that every musician he has worked with gets a chance to shine in their own right, as in the case of this song with Mike Garson showing his jazz playing chops! I played this album to death when I first got it in 1973 and I enjoy it as much now. So glad you're reacting to this. "Drive In Saturday" comes after this song and is, as you'd expect, very different to the last one, so I hope you check it out next!. Stay the cool dude you are my friend, till next time, peace.✌😺
Stunning track! Love that crazy piano !!!!!!!! A lad insane, and so is the piano. Reminds me a lot of his last album (full circle) - you get him - even though his lyrics here are pretty abstract. A true artist.
Especially in this era of his career, Aladdin Sane, Diamond Dogs, Station To Station, Bowie was a master of intentional dissonance, music and vocals. I was a teenager, had just gotten my driver's license and thankfully had a big sister who let me take her car from our hometown, Memphis, to Nashville and New Orleans to see Bowie live every time he was in any of those 3 cities. His performances were eerie and surreal, hypnotizing, and absolutely unforgettable-- with lots of literally hands-on audience interaction, back in the day when us fans could go right up to the foot of the stage to watch. Loving your Bowie reactions-- if I could time travel I'd gladly take you back to one of those shows.
Holy youknowwhat. I can't believe someone reacted to this song!! This is actually my fav DB album. The entire thing is genius. The whole album is worth a listen, trust me....
I got this album when it first came out in 73. I was 12 rocking to this music,the lyrics never made sense but the music was good and twisted. Bowie Pin-ups is another crazy album 😎
A fine display of air piano there my friend! 😁 Fantastic song and album. First album i ever bought with my own money and it still blows me away 40+ years later
I really enjoy your reactions to all the David Bowie Genius stuff - just recall an amazing brace of live songs from Rock Palast 1996 Berlin - Moonage Daydream & All the young Dudes - you will see s as mother side of Bowie 😮
One of his best dude.....A Lad Gone insane, and the piano parts are the trip into insanity.....i got emotional listening to this cos FINALLY other people are starting to realise THIS TRACK is his best....Nothing he did later came near this.....This is my ultimate favourite track EVER!
I think this is an amazing song. But best ever will always be "Blackstar" for me. Brave, edgy, sad, bright, glowing ... everything I expected and more. He created so much in his life, something for every fan.
Before I listen (for perhaps the hundredth time) to this song, I beg you listen to the guitar. Mick Ronson is best known for his searing soloing and crunchy riffs - but here he uses his mastery of tone and technique to emphasis the piano and vocal. This song is a masterpiece of vertiousity by David, Ronno, and Mike Garson.
Such an underrated album. Bowie called it "Ziggy Goes to America" the album has the location of each song listed on the back of the album - Aladdin Sane was listed as Ellinis which is a cruise line since Bowie took ships from England to America instead of planes due to a fear of flying. Watch That Man was "New York", Panic in Detroit was "Detroit", etc. Mike Garson is a god on this album. If you want to hear more Garson, "Lady Grinning Soul" is a ballad that is fire! Last song on the album.
I was told years ago that it’s about ‘A lad insane’ suggesting a sense of madness and was a reflection of him going to America and the challenges he faced transitioning to the American music scene. 😮
Bowie himself hated that album! As a lifelong Bowiephile, I have to say I never liked David Live. Apart from aything else, his voice sounds *really* ropey: strained and lacking in his usual range.
Ziggy does America and finds his Piano Man - the legendary Mr Mike Garson. David allowed creativity with his musicians- and made musicians be creative. 50 year journey of incredibly talented music. We were blessed
Bowie conceived and performed his music in the guise of a series of characters. A true artist -- songwriter, singer, guitarist, painter, sculptor, actor.... Immensely talented and in many ways, visionary. This album followed Ziggy Stardust and the cover picture is his Ziggy makeup. Alladin Sane (A Lad Insane) was the end of Ziggy. His next major character was the Thin White Duke, during his Berlin period mid to late 70's.
Since nobody is commenting I have another suggestion for you since you asked. English band 10CC Album: How Dare You Lazy Ways, I'm Mandy Fly me, Art for arts sake, ***Don't hang up (is amazing) Une Nuit a Paris, came out BEFORE Bohemian Rhapsody Wall Street Shuffle I'm not in Love
Not love at first listen but if you keep it up it stays for a lifetime.. Just waiting for this insane piano notes every single time I listen to this beautiful brilliant song
Not many ppl do Bowie Video reactions and even more so as well as you do. You seem to have great understanding and genuinely see the artistry that was Bowie given your from a younger generation ,Thankyou .keep them coming 👍
Later in his life, David said the lightening bolt represented a fountain of tears for the condition of the human race (constantly at war, Racism, poverty, disease, starvation, etc.). I believe this is the true meaning. Iman (his wife and now his widow) said the same about David's use of the lightning bolt.
Aladdin Sane = A Lad Insane David Bowie threw himself a 50th Birthday Party at MSG in 1997. Many artists who were influenced by 👨🎤 came out and played with 👨🎤. Please pick any song but Hallo Spaceboy with the Foo Fighters is just crazy. And if anyone knows the name of Dave Grohl’s chiropractor, please post😂
Ok you ask for more tracks by other artists....I have two for you.........Lou Reed (Rock'n'Roll Animal Album) The track called Sweet Jane with intro......also Marquee Moon album track by Television......
David was intrigued by split personalities and things of that nature. On his mother's side of the family schizophrenia had affected some members. His aunt and his older half brother Terry specifically had an impact on him.
Fantastic song. On first time hearing, it sounds a bit out of tune, but after repeated listening you really appreciate the incredible jazz piano solo. Next up off the album, try either Cracked Actor or Time for some more totally different music styles
After a few listens you can hum the piano solo! Who will love Aladdin Sane is a play on who will love a lad insane? At that time Bowie feared schizophrenia and mental illness…
Disappointed you did not get it. 😔The track is about sending young men to war. The album was released in 1973 on the back of the US bombing blitz of Vietnam. More bombs were dropped by the US in one day than during its entire involvement in the Second World War. At the time there was a real threat of another world war. The song speaks to the slaughter of 2 previous generations who either enlisted or were conscripted into war. The lyrics juxtaposed their hope with the ultimate depravity. Indeed the track listing on the album refers to the respective years before the start first and second world wars - (1913-1938-197?).
What is insane? "Millions weep a fountain, just in case of sunrise" -- that's religion, isn't it? All the guilt and shame and sorrow people feel so that they can keep the Commandments, re-enact the Passion, in the slim hope that there will be a sunrise for them after they die - and the young man who sees all this without self-deception, does that make him crazy? And in that case, who will love him, who will love a lad insane?
Two words .. Mike Garson .. as others have pointed out - just epic
Here's one that will surprise you. SPARKS. This town ain't big enough for the both of us. Played live video.
I bet bought that because you wanted something for the girl with everythhing!
One of my favorite Bowie tunes! A bit of avant-garde jazz from Mike Garson on piano.
Mike Garson and Lady Grininng soul too
POPE is King.
That piano is just so sick it's one of the most Progressive bits I've ever heard
The great Mike Garson on piano.
OMG.. You make me so happy! I LOVE your Bowie reactions. I think I live for them. hahahahahaha! You are me about 40 years ago. OMG! Keep them coming.
Mike Garson has said there isn't a week goes by when he doesn't get asked about that piano solo. On the first few takes he played it quite straight until Bowie asked him to go more avant garde. The final version was done in one take.
I would recommend checking out The Rolling Stones, for example their classic hit "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction", i think you won't regret it! ❤
Love you pushing in the phones to get the total manic nuttiness of the track.
Bowie blows everything away, this was the 70s, all played live, no computer, jazz, rock, pop, insanity.
Brilliant.
As you know by now Pope, Bowie albums are an eclectic mix of songs. I love that every musician he has worked with gets a chance to shine in their own right, as in the case of this song with Mike Garson showing his jazz playing chops! I played this album to death when I first got it in 1973 and I enjoy it as much now. So glad you're reacting to this. "Drive In Saturday" comes after this song and is, as you'd expect, very different to the last one, so I hope you check it out next!. Stay the cool dude you are my friend, till next time, peace.✌😺
The dissonant piano is so esoteric, hypnotic.
Stunning track! Love that crazy piano !!!!!!!! A lad insane, and so is the piano. Reminds me a lot of his last album (full circle) - you get him - even though his lyrics here are pretty abstract. A true artist.
In Blackstar I hear references to most of his iconic tracks, also obvious in the video's for Lazarus and blackstar. A very fitting swansong.
Aladdin sane=A lad insane 🌞
Especially in this era of his career, Aladdin Sane, Diamond Dogs, Station To Station, Bowie was a master of intentional dissonance, music and vocals. I was a teenager, had just gotten my driver's license and thankfully had a big sister who let me take her car from our hometown, Memphis, to Nashville and New Orleans to see Bowie live every time he was in any of those 3 cities. His performances were eerie and surreal, hypnotizing, and absolutely unforgettable-- with lots of literally hands-on audience interaction, back in the day when us fans could go right up to the foot of the stage to watch. Loving your Bowie reactions-- if I could time travel I'd gladly take you back to one of those shows.
yes 😊👍
Hi mate you really need to look at the man who sold the world David Bowie I know you will love it he's a genius, Rob uk
A play on words... A lad insane
Holy youknowwhat. I can't believe someone reacted to this song!! This is actually my fav DB album. The entire thing is genius. The whole album is worth a listen, trust me....
Who will love...A Lad Insane!
the freak out after the piano solo has me cryingg
I'm just an observer but I'm glad you got to this point, my friend.
I got this album when it first came out in 73. I was 12 rocking to this music,the lyrics never made sense but the music was good and twisted.
Bowie Pin-ups is another crazy album 😎
A fine display of air piano there my friend! 😁 Fantastic song and album. First album i ever bought with my own money and it still blows me away 40+ years later
This was the last album I bought (recently), and I was blown away with this track!
ALADDIN SANE...
Haha as soon as I saw you latch onto that piano early on I knew I was gonna enjoy watching you enjoy the ride, Garson don't play
that's exactly how an insane pianist or person would play a piano right all crazy ,i like it it's good it suits me .
Love your reactions~ Very real and authentic.
I really enjoy your reactions to all the David Bowie Genius stuff - just recall an amazing brace of live songs from Rock Palast 1996 Berlin - Moonage Daydream & All the young Dudes - you will see s as mother side of Bowie 😮
Nice to finally see a set of cans on your head!!
Now you can listen properly. 👍
Dig your channel brother!
One of his best dude.....A Lad Gone insane, and the piano parts are the trip into insanity.....i got emotional listening to this cos FINALLY other people are starting to realise THIS TRACK is his best....Nothing he did later came near this.....This is my ultimate favourite track EVER!
I think this is an amazing song. But best ever will always be "Blackstar" for me. Brave, edgy, sad, bright, glowing ... everything I expected and more. He created so much in his life, something for every fan.
Favorite song off that album
Great reaction to a great song. I saw Bowie live in 1973, phenomenal.
Brilliant, wish it was longer...
👍❤🤙
there are a zillion songs in the David Bowie universe. want go step into a different sphere altogether? check out Warszawa from the album Low
A lad insane. So brilliant. #BowieForever
It's songs like this that made Bowie a legend.
Before I listen (for perhaps the hundredth time) to this song, I beg you listen to the guitar. Mick Ronson is best known for his searing soloing and crunchy riffs - but here he uses his mastery of tone and technique to emphasis the piano and vocal. This song is a masterpiece of vertiousity by David, Ronno, and Mike Garson.
❤ one of my favorite songs of all times ( ex-aequo with Lady Grinning Soul 😍 ) in 1973, I was 16y ❤
Such an underrated album. Bowie called it "Ziggy Goes to America" the album has the location of each song listed on the back of the album - Aladdin Sane was listed as Ellinis which is a cruise line since Bowie took ships from England to America instead of planes due to a fear of flying. Watch That Man was "New York", Panic in Detroit was "Detroit", etc. Mike Garson is a god on this album. If you want to hear more Garson, "Lady Grinning Soul" is a ballad that is fire! Last song on the album.
I was told years ago that it’s about ‘A lad insane’ suggesting a sense of madness and was a reflection of him going to America and the challenges he faced transitioning to the American music scene. 😮
You should check out his “David Live” album from the 70’s, it seriously bumps 👍
Recorded at the Tower Theatre in Philadelphia. Saw him in Philly twice.
@@jeffmiller4832 So jealous....that David Live album is a favorite of mine.
Bowie himself hated that album! As a lifelong Bowiephile, I have to say I never liked David Live. Apart from aything else, his voice sounds *really* ropey: strained and lacking in his usual range.
@@TheoZoffrok Well, it was during his coked out period; it still has some bangers on it, imho.
My favorite song of all time!
Ziggy does America and finds his Piano Man - the legendary Mr Mike Garson. David allowed creativity with his musicians- and made musicians be creative. 50 year journey of incredibly talented music. We were blessed
CLASSIC
Heavy.
A lad insane
Who would love a lad insane? Good question! Bowie fan since 1971.
how can you go wrong with Bowie! every track is quality. but some , like this one , are just mind blowing.
You pick the best stuff, it's worth waiting for you.
Bowie conceived and performed his music in the guise of a series of characters. A true artist -- songwriter, singer, guitarist, painter, sculptor, actor.... Immensely talented and in many ways, visionary. This album followed Ziggy Stardust and the cover picture is his Ziggy makeup. Alladin Sane (A Lad Insane) was the end of Ziggy. His next major character was the Thin White Duke, during his Berlin period mid to late 70's.
Thanks Pope- yes apt description, we feel like we are falling- I think his older brother had schizophrenia and was hospitalised?
Yes, his 10 years older half brother Terry was diagnosed with schizophrenia and committed suïcide in 1985…..
Since nobody is commenting I have another suggestion for you since you asked.
English band 10CC
Album: How Dare You
Lazy Ways, I'm Mandy Fly me, Art for arts sake, ***Don't hang up (is amazing)
Une Nuit a Paris, came out BEFORE Bohemian Rhapsody
Wall Street Shuffle I'm not in Love
How could you omit Old Wild Men from that mini list? Lord have mercy!
Those sounds are different.
A Lad Imsane
Represented by the piano, etc.
Not love at first listen but if you keep it up it stays for a lifetime.. Just waiting for this insane piano notes every single time I listen to this beautiful brilliant song
Not many ppl do Bowie Video reactions and even more so as well as you do. You seem to have great understanding and genuinely see the artistry that was Bowie given your from a younger generation ,Thankyou .keep them coming 👍
Whaah!!!
Who will love a lad insane❓❓❓😜
He wanted to call it ‘a lad insane, but was not allowed to so he just moved the space and made it ‘Aladdin sane’
He has an infinite discography
Nobody has an INFINITE discography... not even Bowie, the Beatles or Joni Mitchell!
Of course he doesn't have an infinite discography. It was just a playful way to say he's got a lot.
Aladdin Sane is a character created by Ziggy.
Later in his life, David said the lightening bolt represented a fountain of tears for the condition of the human race (constantly at war, Racism, poverty, disease, starvation, etc.). I believe this is the true meaning. Iman (his wife and now his widow) said the same about David's use of the lightning bolt.
Aladdin Sane = A Lad Insane
David Bowie threw himself a 50th Birthday Party at MSG in 1997. Many artists who were influenced by 👨🎤 came out and played with 👨🎤. Please pick any song but Hallo Spaceboy with the Foo Fighters is just crazy. And if anyone knows the name of Dave Grohl’s chiropractor, please post😂
Dude, Grohl had to be like, "Ignore this debilitating pain - it's David fucking Bowie."
Insane lad
Ok you ask for more tracks by other artists....I have two for you.........Lou Reed (Rock'n'Roll Animal Album) The track called Sweet Jane with intro......also Marquee Moon album track by Television......
David was intrigued by split personalities and things of that nature. On his mother's side of the family schizophrenia had affected some members. His aunt and his older half brother Terry specifically had an impact on him.
Needs Lerch dancing to it
we had this album.. it was a bit strange.
Not strange. Brilliant.
Fantastic song. On first time hearing, it sounds a bit out of tune, but after repeated listening you really appreciate the incredible jazz piano solo. Next up off the album, try either Cracked Actor or Time for some more totally different music styles
After a few listens you can hum the piano solo! Who will love Aladdin Sane is a play on who will love a lad insane? At that time Bowie feared schizophrenia and mental illness…
Originally the song was entitled A Lad Insane, but it was deemed in bad taste, thats how it got its name.
Disappointed you did not get it. 😔The track is about sending young men to war. The album was released in 1973 on the back of the US bombing blitz of Vietnam. More bombs were dropped by the US in one day than during its entire involvement in the Second World War. At the time there was a real threat of another world war. The song speaks to the slaughter of 2 previous generations who either enlisted or were conscripted into war. The lyrics juxtaposed their hope with the ultimate depravity. Indeed the track listing on the album refers to the respective years before the start first and second world wars - (1913-1938-197?).
And this came out when????
1973
I was making a statement. The music is timeless!
What is insane? "Millions weep a fountain, just in case of sunrise" -- that's religion, isn't it? All the guilt and shame and sorrow people feel so that they can keep the Commandments, re-enact the Passion, in the slim hope that there will be a sunrise for them after they die - and the young man who sees all this without self-deception, does that make him crazy? And in that case, who will love him, who will love a lad insane?