"The invasion by any homogenised culture is so depressing, the erection of another Disney World in, say, Umbria, Italy, more so. It strangles the indigenous culture and narrows expression of life." GREAT SONG
Bit of trivia for all you who keep asking, why hasn't he been knighted like Mick or Elton? Welp, he refuses to accept the Queen's offer. Man standing by his principles.
+claesgoer Oh lalala que cette phrase est si juste. Tout a fait ok avec vous et encore plus avec ce cher BOWIE qui berce ma vie depuis la sortie de l'album LOW. mon album préféré de david.. Merci claesgoer pour cette verité. longue vie a tous
His stagecraft here is amazing -- the laughing joking musician at the start, and then right as the song begins he's in character, without changing his clothes or anything, someone completely different. What a performer.
I have been listening to Davids music since I was about 13. I was lucky enough to see him live twice. I"m now 55 and still just as much into his timeless music. He will be very much missed.
+tom Dilbert nope, we are thoroughly recycled when our bodies die, i.e., we finally really become a part of this planet and universe, i.e., we go home.
Love this type of Bowie sound. Its dark and raaaaaaaaaww. Also like industrial inspired sounds from Nine Inch Nails, Gary Numan, Depeche Mode, Skinny Puppy, Front Line Assembly, Allflaws
Besides being hella sexy in this (especially the salute), I love the fact that Bowie never does this song the same way 2x. Every performance I've seen is different (from the way he sings and acts to the arrangement) and they all sound amazing! This song is, hands down, my fav Bowie song.
Amazing live performance... Great with the wind in his hair and all... : ) Have you guys noticed how he always introduce us to his musicians and chorists? I went to his "Reality Tour", and after having sung "Under Presure" with one of his chorists, he stepped back and gave her the whole scene for people to cheer for her. He's a great talent who also respects and encourage the talent of others... A true music legend without the Diva attitude... Love him!
Rise and shine namaste simply THE BEST THX BETTER THAN ALL THE REST TINA TURNER TAFE ENOUFE RISE AND SHINE NAMASTE muchas gracias tambien FRANKOFORTE muchas gracias a todos
this is just PERFECT!!!!!!! 0.0 can't even explain the way i feel while i'm listening and watching this....perfect movements, facial expressions, bass guitar, drums...his voice-sexiest ever! *******David forever********♡♡♡
The day I saw the news that Bowie I sat there with my jaw on the floor for 10 minutes and I cried I was so hurt he had to endure the pain of cancer but he used his last moments to be creative and left behind a beautiful last album which has success.
Damn! Bowie is such an incredible class act! Perfect video. It's as if Bowie freakin' invented..."Cool"! You can FEEL how much he really, really loves performing this song. Goosebumps!
[Pre-Chorus] Johnny's in America Lo-Teks at the wheel Nobody needs anyone They don't even just pretend Johnny's in America [Chorus] I'm afraid of Americans I'm afraid of the world I'm afraid I can't help it I'm afraid I can't I'm afraid of Americans I'm afraid of the world I'm afraid I can't help it I'm afraid I can't I'm afraid of Americans Johnny's in America [Bridge] Johnny wants a plane Johnny wants to suck on a Coke Johnny wants a woman Johnny wants to think of a joke Johnny's in America [Chorus] [Bridge 2] Johnny's in America Johnny looks up at the stars Johnny combs his hair And Johnny wants pussy in cars Johnny's in America Johnny's in America [Chorus] God is an American God is an American [Chorus] Yeah, I'm afraid of Americans I'm afraid of the world I'm afraid I can't help it I'm afraid I can't I'm afraid of Americans Johnny's an American Johnny's an American
I'm afraid of the American police, and whoever carried out the Vietnam and Iraq wars. I'm afraid of all the Americans who trained and supported the fascist armies throughout Latin America. I'm afraid of the Americans who're now destroying Yemen and Palestine. Just what the fuck is wrong with Americans, for Christ's sake?!
Hello, I am the one of them who loving Bowie and I am Japanese. I think he is only an artist not a politician. and think also what he wanted to say or represent was just an aspect of that time. Now I can say this song is just a song. I love it.
I'm afraid of Americans I am the bullet in the gun I'm afraid of the world I am the fear from which you run I'm afraid I can't help it I am a silencing machine I'm afraid of I can't I am the end of all your dreams
I know I am stating the obvious, but Bowie was one of the creative and original artists of all time. I can't think of another performer that reinvented himself many times and had success most of the time having done so.
Dude was a musical chameleon and was always an innovator. Even his works that I don't care for have their own brilliance regardless of how I feel about them.
Alot Americans derived from Europe, were a mix of so many cultures. If thats scarry, But Ive loved you since my teens, Ibought your music, and always admired it.
@@judijohnson5948 : It has never been the case where Americans actually see themselves for what they are collectively. And it is not that the info is not available, it is there, but too much is riding on myth.
@@davidlockwood7178 People do NOT just write lyrics. Maybe you need to see his face when he says he is afraid of Americans. My advice for you is to NOT chill. You have obviously done too much of that.
I have absolutly no idea what it is about DB, but he just oozes sex, no matter what age he is or how he's "playing" himself. Such a pity he apprears to have retired. I'd have liked to see a sexy 60 year old Bowie.
Holy!! This was put on here 17 years ago? I remember when "EART HL I NG" (EARTHLING) came out in 97. It feels like yesterday. I really liked it, maybe my favorite album of his from the 90ies until he passed. This song "clicked" with me the 1st time I heard it. My wife & I took our daughter of 9 or 10 yrs to see him in 2000? - 2001? He put on a fantastic show (of course)! He played songs from throughout his entire career. After it was over, & we were walking to the car, I said I was happy that he played THIS song, My wife said which song SHE was happy to hear, & our lovely little daughter (who had just seen her 1st big concert) looked up at at both of us & excitedly said "I'M just happy he played "ZIGGY STARDUST!"! That made BOTH of US smile just as big as she did. It was a PERFECT evening!! We are all still HUGE FANS & listen to him often. We all talked & cried when he passed & sometimes it still hits hard. Thank you for the post & the memory. Posted 17 YEARS AGO?! That's what REALLY made me stop & think about it. I've watched this MANY times B4, but I only noticed it today!! I DO love this performance of this song - THAT'S 4Sure!! Peace!!
scary relevant. ...To those who say bowie didnt write political songs only need to watch his moves during this political song. He absolutely was a profit.
Although I love the song and am a huge fan of Bowie's, this song requires Reznor alongside him to work right. The juxtaposition between Bowie's calm and Reznor's aggression is part of what makes this song so epic (hint Reznor: come out of retirement for some live duets!). I've seen NIN do this song and thought the same thing. The down vote is on your right...
+tom Dilbert all we can hope is to join him there for the biggest, mind blowing concert in all of history. Those who want can sign up for the mass gay orgy afterwards, which will also be fantastic
I was on 5 concerts of Bowie. 1983 serios moonlight Tour, it was the best concert in my life. 1990 Sound and Vision, 1988 Tin Machine, 1996 outside Tour an 2002 Reality. Bowie is my hereo. I am so thanful for his work and his influence of my life. So. so cool and warm and a very good sense of humor!
Why would I remove my comment when you are either completely misinformed or else a deliberate liar? The guy is an Englishman who lives in America, and is married to an American women. There really isn't much of a debate there. I doubt he has much against America. he LIVES HERE.
im not afraid of americans,i find them the most helpfull people on the planet.Davit Bowie is English and i love the guy,but i think the message hes givin is that Britian no longer rules the waves. the US does.
What the fuck is the deal with people on youtube. Any video that has a countries name in it leads to a big debate in the comments. Who gives a fuck, just watch video, enjoy the song, leave a comment that's relevant to the song or artist, end of.
Midn Muse got it dead straight.....Bowie got better and better and sexier, (if you will) as he got older. And he got more and more intense. Which is quite a feat, for a man whose intensity has never been seen before.
Perfect representation of Bowie : relaxed, funny, cool, clever, sophisticated...and thoroughly rocking that house down.
I couldn’t agree more.
Hella
Song ricks my core. Its his best
And grabbing his crotch in the meantime
...or is he just acting out a character who's relaxed, funny, cool, clever, sophisticated...
If any man deserves to be immortal, it is David Bowie
flexorder YEEEES! agreeee
We are all wishing this wasn't true today. My heart is broken...
truth!
+flexorder But he is. David Bowie has achieved the kind of immortality few will ever achieve - through his incredible contributions to the human race.
he died
"The invasion by any homogenised culture is so depressing, the erection of another Disney World in, say, Umbria, Italy, more so. It strangles the indigenous culture and narrows expression of life." GREAT SONG
Don't be plastic there vero sol.
Good lord, I am so addicted to this man. Absolutely amazing!
Awesome 🙆 Love it!!!!
Berlin Station featured this song.
Genius!
perfect
Legend Mr Stardust RIP
Jesper I'm afraid you can't help it
Bit of trivia for all you who keep asking, why hasn't he been knighted like Mick or Elton? Welp, he refuses to accept the Queen's offer. Man standing by his principles.
+tom Dilbert You're back! Yay!
+Anatomy Cat Can't we just find some way to keep him from posting? Maybe flag him?
I believe he said “ I just wouldn’t know what to do with it”
The Mormons probably got him though...
Some things as such are NON NEGOTIABLE!!! I can relate
His silk suit is killing it. Yes, he did get sexier as he got older. Can't get enough of the live videos. Such a strong performer, David Bowie.
No doubt!
+jo pipes perfection
@Laverne Johnson lol
God he was SUCH a majestic performer, wasn't he? There will never be another like him. RIP Spaceman
God wasn't a majestic performer, but, David Bowie definitely was. God is an American. Jeez, didn't you even listen to the song?!?
@@Masterantula EXACTLY! 😉👍
hegot sexier as he got older
+Midn Muse he sure did !!!
+Midn Muse Like me!
+Midn Muse Yes indeedy.
He kept updating his sexiness to keep with the times ;-)
did he ever...younger Bowie was beautiful, but older Bowie was SEXY
Dear David-any sensible person is afraid of of Americans!!!!
+claesgoer Oh lalala que cette phrase est si juste. Tout a fait ok avec vous et encore plus avec ce cher BOWIE qui berce ma vie depuis la sortie de l'album LOW. mon album préféré de david.. Merci claesgoer pour cette verité. longue vie a tous
I'm afraid of NATO!!!
@@veritasuno3304 and canadians, but their are part of America too so...
Especially now in 2024.........................
I dont get it. Americans are always asked to help all the other messed up countries. We'd rather not and keep to ourselves.
This song might be the most timeless song I’ve ever heard
No one can deny this song speaks for the world on so many levels lol
His stagecraft here is amazing -- the laughing joking musician at the start, and then right as the song begins he's in character, without changing his clothes or anything, someone completely different. What a performer.
unbeknownst how he did that
Yes indeed, what a great performer. So much talent in one man.
his words have an important message for america, watch out for the wolves from the Right, ESP now with putins plan to undermine america...woRking
I have been listening to Davids music since I was about 13. I was lucky enough to see him live twice. I"m now 55 and still just as much into his timeless music. He will be very much missed.
+Randy Farrell I'm 53 ... it hurts that he's gone. But Ziggy is on his way home now, and that's ok.
+tom Dilbert nope, we are thoroughly recycled when our bodies die, i.e., we finally really become a part of this planet and universe, i.e., we go home.
+Randy Farrell Same here, I'm 51 and was lucky to see him twice. Got myself a black star tattoo in memory of him. Haven't stopped playing his music.
why the hate Tom Dilbert!
+Randy Farrell He's a troll, he's replied to almost every top comment
Love this type of Bowie sound. Its dark and raaaaaaaaaww. Also like industrial inspired sounds from Nine Inch Nails, Gary Numan, Depeche Mode, Skinny Puppy,
Front Line Assembly, Allflaws
Great observation about how he incorporated those sounds and yet it was still Bowie. The ultimate musical chameleon.
He wrote this song with Trent Reznor of NIN so that would explain the dark industrial sound.
All very well referenced artists. Sounds like an exact representation of part of my collection of artists.
A man with a Massive Attack pp can only be right. Good tastes.👌
and the video is just Reznor terrorizing David around NYC. LOL.
Dammit, I wish I would have seen him live, will miss you Dave...RIP.
Talk about a stage presence. Expressing so much with doing so little. Gutted that he joined the ranks of artists I won't ever see live
This song was way ahead of its time.
"Nothing misses my attention!" said the king of goblins.
Besides being hella sexy in this (especially the salute), I love the fact that Bowie never does this song the same way 2x. Every performance I've seen is different (from the way he sings and acts to the arrangement) and they all sound amazing!
This song is, hands down, my fav Bowie song.
The coolest man on the planet.
God is an American-- hehe. Legend. True Rock star. Bowie gone, but the music will never die.
Christine Steiner that's a warning.
A fucking legend..pure plain and simple
*****
Sounds like your thing lil boy..not mine.Since you mentioned it.I'm assuming you are into that?I think so.Don't project your fantasies on me.
The epitome of cool
He's just a sorry troll with no freinds
***** You have a disgusting mind, dude. You're a fucking pervert
He just has small penis syndrome he can't help himself
Best concert ever attended...this song was Superb!
Amazing live performance... Great with the wind in his hair and all... : ) Have you guys noticed how he always introduce us to his musicians and chorists? I went to his "Reality Tour", and after having sung "Under Presure" with one of his chorists, he stepped back and gave her the whole scene for people to cheer for her. He's a great talent who also respects and encourage the talent of others... A true music legend without the Diva attitude... Love him!
R.I.P to yet another legend. Love this song, love the video. If you have a system.. play this song. It bumps!
Rise and shine namaste simply THE BEST THX BETTER THAN ALL THE REST TINA TURNER TAFE ENOUFE RISE AND SHINE NAMASTE muchas gracias tambien FRANKOFORTE muchas gracias a todos
Rise and shine
he is playing this song loudly daily in heaven, if you disagree then you dont know bowie. #ProfitBowie
This absolutely kills. Man, I'm gonna miss this guy.
this is just PERFECT!!!!!!! 0.0 can't even explain the way i feel while i'm listening and watching this....perfect movements, facial expressions, bass guitar, drums...his voice-sexiest ever! *******David forever********♡♡♡
100% perfection & sadly scary relevant today
F'n powerful lyrics.
David Bowie is a rock god
this will be playing in the background of the 1/6 commission show tonight. Bowie looks very angry when he sings im afraid of americans, so prophetic
David Bowie - I´m afraid of Americans
The day I saw the news that Bowie I sat there with my jaw on the floor for 10 minutes and I cried I was so hurt he had to endure the pain of cancer but he used his last moments to be creative and left behind a beautiful last album which has success.
Damn! Bowie is such an incredible class act! Perfect video. It's as if Bowie freakin' invented..."Cool"!
You can FEEL how much he really, really loves performing this song. Goosebumps!
One of the best. His music is a genre unto its own. Originality is true genius of self.
[Pre-Chorus]
Johnny's in America
Lo-Teks at the wheel
Nobody needs anyone
They don't even just pretend
Johnny's in America
[Chorus]
I'm afraid of Americans
I'm afraid of the world
I'm afraid I can't help it
I'm afraid I can't
I'm afraid of Americans
I'm afraid of the world
I'm afraid I can't help it
I'm afraid I can't
I'm afraid of Americans
Johnny's in America
[Bridge]
Johnny wants a plane
Johnny wants to suck on a Coke
Johnny wants a woman
Johnny wants to think of a joke
Johnny's in America
[Chorus]
[Bridge 2]
Johnny's in America
Johnny looks up at the stars
Johnny combs his hair
And Johnny wants pussy in cars
Johnny's in America
Johnny's in America
[Chorus]
God is an American
God is an American
[Chorus]
Yeah, I'm afraid of Americans
I'm afraid of the world
I'm afraid I can't help it
I'm afraid I can't
I'm afraid of Americans
Johnny's an American
Johnny's an American
Super afraid indeed...
I cannot find words to describe my sadness. RIP Bowie!
im afraid of them too
Who isn't
They're terrifying
I'm American and I'm afraid of Americans.
I'm afraid of the American police, and whoever carried out the Vietnam and Iraq wars. I'm afraid of all the Americans who trained and supported the fascist armies throughout Latin America. I'm afraid of the Americans who're now destroying Yemen and Palestine. Just what the fuck is wrong with Americans, for Christ's sake?!
SamuraiSamara 69 who knows but they never fail to amaze me
He is the man..sexier with age. I love what he does with his mouth, teases us! Hot, Hot,Hot!
Hello, I am the one of them who loving Bowie and I am Japanese.
I think he is only an artist not a politician.
and think also what he wanted to say or represent was just an aspect of that time.
Now I can say this song is just a song. I love it.
Gawd, this is so badass...
Rest in peace, mr. Bowie, you wonderful genius. :)
You took a part of the beauty of the world with you.
I agree
I'm afraid of Americans
I am the bullet in the gun
I'm afraid of the world
I am the fear from which you run
I'm afraid I can't help it
I am a silencing machine
I'm afraid of I can't
I am the end of all your dreams
David is still lookin' awesome.
I'm afraid I can't help it. . . .I'm afraid I CANT
I know I am stating the obvious, but Bowie was one of the creative and original artists of all time. I can't think of another performer that reinvented himself many times and had success most of the time having done so.
Madonna does it everyday. So does Biden.
Dude was a musical chameleon and was always an innovator. Even his works that I don't care for have their own brilliance regardless of how I feel about them.
Alot Americans derived from Europe, were a mix of so many cultures. If thats scarry, But Ive loved you since my teens, Ibought your music, and always admired it.
...God is an American... GOD IS AN AMERICAN! ...God is an American
Clair Vu: You are sick as hell! There is nothing holy about America! It is the Anti-christ.
@@TheUmmahFightCamp chill its lyrics in the song
@@TheUmmahFightCamp Im from America and I was wondering why you think we are the antichrist.
@@judijohnson5948 : It has never been the case where Americans actually see themselves for what they are collectively. And it is not that the info is not available, it is there, but too much is riding on myth.
@@davidlockwood7178 People do NOT just write lyrics. Maybe you need to see his face when he says he is afraid of Americans. My advice for you is to NOT chill. You have obviously done too much of that.
The music lost not just one david bowie,but many faces of david
I have absolutly no idea what it is about DB, but he just oozes sex, no matter what age he is or how he's "playing" himself. Such a pity he apprears to have retired. I'd have liked to see a sexy 60 year old Bowie.
Bowie for ever - anyway for me - such an enoy of music - thanks.
This was a great show. Of course, he always has great shows-- I've seen a show on every tour since 1987, and he never disappoints.
Yep, every tour since '72. Always wins his audience. Never failed.
Im afRaid of muRikkkans! RIP my muse
Oooohhhhiieeee like fine wine.....gets better with age.
Holy!! This was put on here 17 years ago? I remember when "EART HL I NG" (EARTHLING) came out in 97. It feels like yesterday. I really liked it, maybe my favorite album of his from the 90ies until he passed. This song "clicked" with me the 1st time I heard it. My wife & I took our daughter of 9 or 10 yrs to see him in 2000? - 2001? He put on a fantastic show (of course)! He played songs from throughout his entire career. After it was over, & we were walking to the car, I said I was happy that he played THIS song, My wife said which song SHE was happy to hear, & our lovely little daughter (who had just seen her 1st big concert) looked up at at both of us & excitedly said "I'M just happy he played "ZIGGY STARDUST!"! That made BOTH of US smile just as big as she did. It was a PERFECT evening!! We are all still HUGE FANS & listen to him often. We all talked & cried when he passed & sometimes it still hits hard. Thank you for the post & the memory. Posted 17 YEARS AGO?! That's what REALLY made me stop & think about it. I've watched this MANY times B4, but I only noticed it today!! I DO love this performance of this song - THAT'S 4Sure!! Peace!!
And, he warned us ...
scary relevant. ...To those who say bowie didnt write political songs only need to watch his moves during this political song. He absolutely was a profit.
@@HinesRiley so your saying dont believe your lying eyes. Better learn russian
He was so fucking cool!
I have to take a cold shower right now!
what a Man!!!
I saw Bowie live in his Metal phase around this time. Pretty damn heavy vibe. Great tune. NIN version hits hard too.
Que bien que suenan , toda la magia de Bowie en escena, grandioso !!
This is too much for me! I'm going to go spontaneously combust now. Damn but he is hot!!
ever lasting and ever loveing david bowie !
Although I love the song and am a huge fan of Bowie's, this song requires Reznor alongside him to work right. The juxtaposition between Bowie's calm and Reznor's aggression is part of what makes this song so epic (hint Reznor: come out of retirement for some live duets!). I've seen NIN do this song and thought the same thing.
The down vote is on your right...
he will be missed -RIP David
+tom Dilbert all we can hope is to join him there for the biggest, mind blowing concert in all of history. Those who want can sign up for the mass gay orgy afterwards, which will also be fantastic
*****
Will you be getting hot and steamy here with us? ;)
he died on my birthday.
That was amazing.
3:01 thank me later
thank uuuuuu.
A big Thank Youuuuuu! 😍
At this stage, he always looked like a guy who came to a Karaoke bar after work, and then just kills it.
He was indeeeeeeeed a genius!!!!2
I came looking for this song after Trump pulling out from Paris climate agreement...
I am afraid of ALBANIANS
Fred Qoshja lol what's Albania
"God, is an American......
#RESIST
what an awesome song
I wish I had been there., I love this dude. Since i first heard him in 72 . Yes, I am A,mer. ican.
simply an amazing song that depicts today...
Just to put things in perspective this is the guy who sang little drummer boy with bing crosby.
I was on 5 concerts of Bowie.
1983 serios moonlight Tour, it was the best concert in my life.
1990 Sound and Vision, 1988 Tin Machine, 1996 outside Tour an 2002 Reality.
Bowie is my hereo.
I am so thanful for his work and his influence of my life.
So. so cool and warm and a very good sense of humor!
Trent Reznor ( nine inch nails) wrote this people w Bowie
So much totally, perfectly Bowie ❣️strong, charming, rocking and sooo sexy 😍
Tu as bien raison un Genie de la musique
Why would I remove my comment when you are either completely misinformed or else a deliberate liar? The guy is an Englishman who lives in America, and is married to an American women. There really isn't much of a debate there. I doubt he has much against America. he LIVES HERE.
Great performance !! We miss him!!
im not afraid of americans,i find them the most helpfull people on the planet.Davit Bowie is English and i love the guy,but i think the message hes givin is that Britian no longer rules the waves. the US does.
Gail is killing it, as usual
americanophobia.
+Andrew Nass
Isn't it the most dangerous state in the world ?
What the fuck is the deal with people on youtube. Any video that has a countries name in it leads to a big debate in the comments. Who gives a fuck, just watch video, enjoy the song, leave a comment that's relevant to the song or artist, end of.
Sarah Paulson's song in American Horror Story: Cult
Midn Muse got it dead straight.....Bowie got better and better and sexier, (if you will) as he got older. And he got more and more intense. Which is quite a feat, for a man whose intensity has never been seen before.
Nine Inch Nails does a
cover of this song freaking awesome
@lilscsey85 Totally agree ith you, this look and hairstyle makes him to seem younger, like a boy ♥
Misssss you
Bowie, Neil, Eddie, rock in heaven❤️❤️
Gone too soon! He was one of the greatest. Rest In Peace Mr. Bowie! 👍
He knew how to pick musicians. Holy crap...
This is better than the fuckin Catalina Wine Mixer.
Needs Trent Reznor
Not really this is so much better