Ashes to Ashes by David Bowie
“This single began the 1980s I reckon. It's George Murray's finest hour; his bass lines made this record and keeps it fresh to this day. Of course, Bowie's distinctive voice makes it a Bowie record, but it's its own thing and instantly recognisable. People mistakenly think lyrics have to mean something or have messages. This is one of those songs that people take apart and inspect. The video was famously weird and the most expensive in its day. It sheds no light on the meaning of the piece. Art is like that; all about interpretation and consumption. Bowie is an artist. This is a great song, an earworm and I reckon it was one of the most influential little pieces of music (and video) in the rock-pop cannon.”
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This single began the 1980s I reckon. It's George Murray's finest hour; his bass lines made this record and keeps it fresh to this day. Of course, Bowie's distinctive voice makes it a Bowie record, but it's its own thing and instantly recognisable. People mistakenly think lyrics have to mean something or have messages. This is one of those songs that people take apart and inspect. The video was famously weird and the most expensive in its day. It sheds no light on the meaning of the piece. Art is like that; all about interpretation and consumption. Bowie is an artist. This is a great song, an earworm and I reckon it was one of the most influential little pieces of music (and video) in the rock-pop cannon.
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"Sordid details following"
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superb video,showing Davids multi talented personas.....connect with the images....:))
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One more for the road.
Final Jam. 35 years ago this month I bought my first vinyl album, completely chosen by myself that had no influence from siblings. This song and the album Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps) changed my life. It's not necessarily my favourite song but is one that started the journey and a good way to round off thisismyjam.
Will be following everyone to god's jukebox with my usual moniker 'Indyblue'.
Toodles.
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I don't know what it is about this song, but I will buy any cover version of it that I become aware of. With so many other great Bowie songs, I am mystified by its effect on me.
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