Agreed. I too am a huge fan of Suzanne Vega and David Bowie. Of course it helps that the 3 musicians accompanying her were in Bowie's band. I also loved her cover of Lou Reed's Walk On The Wild Side.
Brilliant rendition! I love Suzanne Vega, but LOVE Bowie even more! I sing this song in the shower everyday, along with Ashes to Ashes. I think my Gen Z neighbors know who Bowie is now.
年末にデビッドボウィとビングクロスビーの Little drummer boyを聞いていた。そして、新年になって、この動画に出会えたことに感謝！ I used to listen to David Bowie &Bing Crosby 's "Little drummer boy" in the end of the year. This year ,I can find this fantastic tune!! Thanks a lot!!!
I really like the way she characterises the voices in this song, keeping the mystery of it but introducing an element of mischievous glee I don't hear in the original. It was the habit of the composer to reimagine his own songs, thus keeping them fresh across decades. I've no idea how he felt about covers he'd heard but I think he would have respected this highly polished version of his tireless and timeless classic.
God damn this is good.... awwww Gail Ann, Gerry, Sterling you can’t know how unbelievably moving it is to see you all.... tears of complex emotion........ enjoyed this... but I’m sad too.... Suzanne what an awesome interpretation. Thank You all and the orchestra. I want to see wonderful Mike Garson now.... happy 75th birthday David. ⚡️💚
It's like showing up at a party and seeing that two groups of friends from different parts of your life are both there, found each other before you got there and are having the best time...and it makes you remember why you thought they were all awesome to begin with. One of my favorite Bowie songs performed by one of my favorite female musicians and one of the best band lineups he put together...and the orchestration has some great things going on in there too. Bravo!!!
Este video es una joya , muy buena interpretación por parte de Vega. Hace cuatro años tuve la oportunidad de presenciar a estos grandes músicos en CDMX; sin duda alguna maravillosos . . . ⚡️
Wow...this is my first time hearing this... Not a bad cover.... Does David and Kurt's song justice in the way it's different and yet the same. Awesome.
Моя любимая песня в оранжировке оркестра- потрясающе!!!! Богатое, красивое звучание. Возможно, я хотела бы иметь просто запись этой мелодии в исполнении оркестра. Конечно, и женский вокал прекрасен!
They were out together again this summer. Saw them in my hometown. Came to see Gerry almost as much as Vega. The final encore was Lou Reed's Walk On The Wild Side. It was great, but now I wish they'd played Man Who Sold The World. It would have made so much sense!
Great band of Bowie together with orchestra is beautiful....excellent work on this song..!....love their sounds...with such precision They are PRO for sure. They are awesome. what happens now with the Bowie band....do they stay together and find another singer? Wish someone good comes along to continue the fine work of the Bowie musicians. LOVE THIS COVER WITH BOWIE BAND..
Orchestral rearrangements can often be overblown but Vega reins it in here with her pragmatic approach. In no small way aided by the back to basics guitar of Gail Anne Dorsey and Gerry Leonard. A deferent interpretation laying orchestral laurels at the feet of the untamed original which serves rather than stifles it's uncanny nature.
I HOPE THE FINE BAND DAVID BOWIE HAD CAN STAY INTACT TO KEEP PLAYING GREAT SONGS LIKE THIS.. THIS IS A VERY SPECIAL EVENT AND GREAT PRODUCTION BY ORCHESTRA WITH DAVID BOWIE BAND MEMBERS. THIS IS A FINE VERSION OF BOWIE SONG...
Ground control to Major Tom: Can you watch this, Major Tom? The papers want to know how you feel about this. Everyone seems to think of you, performing your music. We miss you, Major Tom.
Hey Suzanne. If you ever end up single again, there is a guy out here who knows your fingerstyle playing in brilliant - let alone your songs. Dinner in the Village works for me 😀
You face to face with the man who sold the WORLD Interesting Version -- without the typical Bowie-Drama - Why? She never lost control!!! Great!!! Your Face to face - with the man - who sold the world...
We passed upon the stair We spoke of was and when Although I wasn't there He said I was his friend Which came as a surprise I spoke into his eyes I thought you died alone A long long time ago Oh no, not me We never lost control You're face to face With the man who sold the world I laughed and shook hand And made my way back home I searched for form and land For years and years I roamed I gazed a gazeless stare We walked a million hills I must have died alone A long, long time ago Who knows? Not me I never lost control You're face to face With the man who sold the world Who knows? Not me We never lost control You're face to face With the man who sold the world Thanks, that was a David Bowie song What's next? I didn't screw it up, did I? Okay, but here's another one I could screw up What is it? Am I gonna do this by myself? Yeah, he should do it by himself Do it by yourself Okay, well I think I'll try it in a different key, I'll try it in a normal key Yeah If it sounds bad, these people are just gonna have to wait Do you have a smoke? Okay
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I LOVE Vega's gestures during this. They add a warmth depth, as does the orchestra.
I like this way more than I expected to. it's a very pleasant surprise.
I've been a Suzanne Vega fan for many years and a Bowie fan for longer.
Agreed. I too am a huge fan of Suzanne Vega and David Bowie. Of course it helps that the 3 musicians accompanying her were in Bowie's band. I also loved her cover of Lou Reed's Walk On The Wild Side.
much better than expected. but still only a Bowie fan, not Vega.
I used to get so annoyed that many people thought that Nirvana wrote this song. Great version!
Nirvana, you said? With all due respect...
But nirvana has the best version… period…
@@heavymetal1330I honestly HATE their version.
@@m.scottmcgahan9900 👍🏻
@@heavymetal1330 your opinion.
This is just amazing!!!! Seeing Gail Ann Dorsey, Gerry Leonard and Sterling Campbell again was the best..Just wish they would have shown them more!!!
Brilliant rendition! I love Suzanne Vega, but LOVE Bowie even more! I sing this song in the shower everyday, along with Ashes to Ashes. I think my Gen Z neighbors know who Bowie is now.
I wish I could be your neighbor!
Ashes to ashes. What a song!
omg i love her voice so much i can't believe it
Superb version. When I met Vega in Cambridge, 2017, we chatted about Bowie and how some members of his band had backed her, too.
This is amazing. The music is so rich and the song is rendered with so much grace. Bravo.
another brilliant version ! Her voice is perfect for the song....gives it another twist.
David was great. So good to see ppl still singing his songs. Wonderful.
年末にデビッドボウィとビングクロスビーの Little drummer boyを聞いていた。そして、新年になって、この動画に出会えたことに感謝！ I used to listen to David Bowie &Bing Crosby 's "Little drummer boy" in the end of the year. This year ,I can find this fantastic tune!! Thanks a lot!!!
Great version, Bowie was a genius, thankfully his catalogue of work will live on forever and inspire the young of many more generations.
Great to hear Suzanne sing this classic and did it credit .xx
She did
David Bowie, Suzanne Vega deux immenses artistes
Aww, the lovely Suzanne Vega. Incredible that David was only 19 when he composed this.
I think you will find he was 28 y/o when he released this song. Born in 1947, song released in 75, super song...
@@mikenewman8267 recorded and released in 1970 (on the album of the same name)
Released on the album of the same name, Bowie was 23 at the time.
I had the Bowie album of the same name in 1970
Wow, what an exceptional performance!
I really like the way she characterises the voices in this song, keeping the mystery of it but introducing an element of mischievous glee I don't hear in the original. It was the habit of the composer to reimagine his own songs, thus keeping them fresh across decades. I've no idea how he felt about covers he'd heard but I think he would have respected this highly polished version of his tireless and timeless classic.
God damn this is good....
awwww Gail Ann, Gerry, Sterling you can’t know how unbelievably moving it is to see you all....
tears of complex emotion........ enjoyed this... but I’m sad too.... Suzanne what an awesome interpretation.
Thank You all and the orchestra.
I want to see wonderful Mike Garson now....
happy 75th birthday David. ⚡️💚
BRAVO STUNNING PERFORMANCE BUY ALL HAD ME FROM THE FIRST NOTE NO WORDS
It's like showing up at a party and seeing that two groups of friends from different parts of your life are both there, found each other before you got there and are having the best time...and it makes you remember why you thought they were all awesome to begin with. One of my favorite Bowie songs performed by one of my favorite female musicians and one of the best band lineups he put together...and the orchestration has some great things going on in there too. Bravo!!!
Aaaaaaaammmmmmmmmaaaaaaaaazzzzzzzzziiiiiiinnnnnnggggggg. Thank you GailAnn, Sterling and Gerry. David loves you.
Thank you for posting, I cried, it’s beautiful. Exactly what I needed this morning. Loved it.
Superb version .....well done SV & RTE orchestra
Wonderful surprise!
MERCI ! To all the musicians on this play . That 's brillant and aslo so kind . Merci encore, quelle élégance !
Este video es una joya , muy buena interpretación por parte de Vega. Hace cuatro años tuve la oportunidad de presenciar a estos grandes músicos en CDMX; sin duda alguna maravillosos . . . ⚡️
Light Flanger on voice and a guinza to a great tribute to David Bowie, and a elegant orquestral arrange, beatiful.
Very nice, thank you!
I love the flow Gail is running, its so smooth..
I'm a little late to this, but I'm so happy she's still thriving and doing great things!
Wow...this is my first time hearing this... Not a bad cover.... Does David and Kurt's song justice in the way it's different and yet the same. Awesome.
Моя любимая песня в оранжировке оркестра- потрясающе!!!! Богатое, красивое звучание. Возможно, я хотела бы иметь просто запись этой мелодии в исполнении оркестра. Конечно, и женский вокал прекрасен!
I saw Gerry Leonard on tour with her a couple of years ago in London. It was great.
They were out together again this summer. Saw them in my hometown. Came to see Gerry almost as much as Vega. The final encore was Lou Reed's Walk On The Wild Side. It was great, but now I wish they'd played Man Who Sold The World. It would have made so much sense!
Love it! The string arrangement is quite reminiscent of Visconti's work
Those musicians!!!
Sterling you are big, bro!!!!
simply beautiful
One of his most msterious songs. Lulu's hit was also rather good with Bowie on sax and production.
I’m going to find some Suzanne Vega CDs. She’s great!
Great stuff. Really enjoyed it
che bella versione ricca di un arrangiamento stupendo
Just perfect
That is bloody awesome!
Maravilloso !! Gail !!!!
Absolutely nailed it👌👌
Great song I loved from the70's
Thank Junior 💕
excellent,she sings this very well
Superb
Touching, the Davie Bowie remembrance wet my eyes, beautiful and amazing ❤
what a great music that is my religion
Love vegas voice on this
Wow brilliant
Es increible esto
She gives a special touch to this masterpiece of song!!
Woderful!!!
This is great
Wow!! This live versión kick asse
Great band of Bowie together with orchestra is beautiful....excellent work on this song..!....love their sounds...with such precision They are PRO for sure. They are awesome. what happens now with the Bowie band....do they stay together and find another singer? Wish someone good comes along to continue the fine work of the Bowie musicians. LOVE THIS COVER WITH BOWIE BAND..
I don't know why but when I listen to this version. It makes me think of what a great version Marianne Faithfull would have made of this song.
Brilliant!
I've posted every single song you've collected in this "mix" over the years, without ever finding your "mix" until tonight. Well done!...
Wonderful
Great ! thx for sharing ...
Very respectful cover.
When i saw junior j the man who sold the world i wasnt expecting suzanne vega great version saw her live ages a go when she toured australia nov 2022
Love it 👍👏👏
Fabulous!👍
Great stuff!
Great production, thanks
Nice version Suzanne
I love her voice! Would also fit for a James Bond movie theme song.
Qué hermoso!
Simplemente excelente,👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Love this version
Epic. Saya sangat terharu mendengarkan mahakaryanya yang sangat indah ini,
Super❤
Nirvana didn’t write it, but they absolutely nailed it. By far the best version of this great song, I’ve ever heard!
Thank you suzanne, Briljant!!
That's class.
Fabulous cover
Orchestral rearrangements can often be overblown but Vega reins it in here with her pragmatic approach. In no small way aided by the back to basics guitar of Gail Anne Dorsey and Gerry Leonard. A deferent interpretation laying orchestral laurels at the feet of the untamed original which serves rather than stifles it's uncanny nature.
I HOPE THE FINE BAND DAVID BOWIE HAD CAN STAY INTACT TO KEEP PLAYING GREAT SONGS LIKE THIS.. THIS IS A VERY SPECIAL EVENT AND GREAT PRODUCTION BY ORCHESTRA WITH DAVID BOWIE BAND MEMBERS. THIS IS A FINE VERSION OF BOWIE SONG...
❤❤❤
A historic event - the face-masked orchestra apart from anything else!
😄😄 я не заметила, так захватила меня красота исполнения!
Hermosa interpretación.....
Ground control to Major Tom: Can you watch this, Major Tom? The papers want to know how you feel about this. Everyone seems to think of you, performing your music. We miss you, Major Tom.
Was really great hear Suzanne again, but i think that she dont need too much musicians
Нужно, непременно.
Wow! Suzanne Vega is the best!
Am sure that Mr Jones would have enjoyed and approve
Thought I'd take a Luka at this. I'm sold on it!
Wahou!🌟⭐
Kurt estaría muy orgulloso ❤
Мировая Классика! Респект
Hey Suzanne. If you ever end up single again, there is a guy out here who knows your fingerstyle playing in brilliant - let alone your songs. Dinner in the Village works for me 😀
She only goes to Tom's Diner.
❤❤❤❤ I absolutely love this cover, I’m sure David Bowie approves. Was it ever released as a Single or Track on an Album? If NOT it should have been 🎉
Love you susy
You face to face with the man who sold the WORLD
Interesting Version -- without the typical Bowie-Drama - Why? She never lost control!!! Great!!! Your Face to face - with the man - who sold the world...
When Taylor Swift is in her 50s I hope she's as cool as Suzanne Vega
She won't be.
We passed upon the stair
We spoke of was and when
Although I wasn't there
He said I was his friend
Which came as a surprise
I spoke into his eyes
I thought you died alone
A long long time ago
Oh no, not me
We never lost control
You're face to face
With the man who sold the world
I laughed and shook hand
And made my way back home
I searched for form and land
For years and years I roamed
I gazed a gazeless stare
We walked a million hills
I must have died alone
A long, long time ago
Who knows?
Not me
I never lost control
You're face to face
With the man who sold the world
Who knows?
Not me
We never lost control
You're face to face
With the man who sold the world
Thanks, that was a David Bowie song
What's next?
I didn't screw it up, did I?
Okay, but here's another one I could screw up
What is it?
Am I gonna do this by myself?
Yeah, he should do it by himself
Do it by yourself
Okay, well
I think I'll try it in a different key, I'll try it in a normal key
Yeah
If it sounds bad, these people are just gonna have to wait
Do you have a smoke?
Okay
Very good, were there any more bowie cover songs with his band??
How is that not viral
01:26 Very nice!