David Bowie - China Girl (Official Video)

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  • Опубліковано 18 чер 2018
  • The official music video for David Bowie - China Girl.
    Taken from Bowie's 'Let's Dance' album released in 1983, which featured the singles Let's Dance, China Girl, Modern Love and Without You.
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    Lyrics
    Oh, Little China Girl
    Oh, Little China Girl
    I could escape this feeling with my China Girl
    I feel a wreck without my little China Girl
    I hear her heart beating loud as thunder
    Saw the stars crashing
    I'm a mess without my little China Girl
    Wake up in the morning wheres my little China Girl?
    I hear hearts beating loud as thunder
    I saw the stars crashing down
    I'm feeling tragic like I'm Marlon Brando
    When I look at my China Girl
    I could pretend that nothing really meant too much
    When I look at my China Girl
    I stumble into town just like a sacred cow
    Visions of swastikas in my head
    Plans for everyone
    Its in the white of my eyes
    My little china girl
    You shouldn't mess with me
    I'll ruin everything you are
    I'll give you television
    I'll give you eyes of blue
    I'll give you a man who wants to rule the world
    And when I get excited
    My little China Girl says
    Oh baby, Just you shut your mouth
    She says ... sh
    She says
    She says
    And when I get excited
    My little China Girl says
    Oh baby, Just you shut your mouth
    She says ... shhhhhhh
    She says
    She says
    Oh, Little China Girl[x4]
    About David Bowie:
    David Bowie redefined musical genres and the potential of live performance for generations of music lovers. Creating and discarding a variety of personae and restlessly challenging musical boundaries, Bowie released timeless albums including Space Oddity, Hunky Dory, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust…, Aladdin Sane, Diamond Dogs, Young Americans, Station to Station, "Heroes,” Let's Dance, Heathen, The Next Day and many more. Blackstar, Bowie’s 28th and final studio album, was released on his 69th birthday, January 8, 2016. David Bowie died on January 10, 2016, two days after the release of Blackstar. His body of work, his influence on the worlds of music, art, fashion, film, theatre and beyond, and his legacy of innovation and reinvention will live forever. 2022 kicks off with Bowie at 75, a celebration of his 75th birthday with the Brilliant Adventure box set, the previously unreleased Toy, the 50th anniversary of Ziggy Stardust and a series of special events.
    #DavidBowie #ChinaGirl #LetsDance #Bowie

КОМЕНТАРІ • 8 тис.

  • @Tedisntakidanymore
    @Tedisntakidanymore 3 роки тому +5493

    The actress here, Geeling Ng, actually became Bowie's GF. By all accounts, Bowie was smitten with little Geeling. We're talking "thunderbolt." So, the tender expressions you see here were apparently genuine. And when they were done filming this video, they weren't done as a couple either. Bowie took Geeling on his Serious Moonlight world tour. She was a Bowie fan before she was chosen for this role. Can you imagine how thrilling this must have been for her? Like a dream come true.

    • @antamanta9584
      @antamanta9584 3 роки тому +99

      What? Really? ???

    • @SnailQueenForever
      @SnailQueenForever 3 роки тому +623

      She and Bowie also hooked up so often during the production of this music video that it's release date got pushed back a couple times lmaooo

    • @antamanta9584
      @antamanta9584 3 роки тому +123

      @@SnailQueenForever Haha he was so crazy love it 😅

    • @selmae.890
      @selmae.890 3 роки тому +134

      @@antamanta9584 He was the coolest guy ever❤️❤️❤️

    • @unclejoe7958
      @unclejoe7958 3 роки тому +58

      Not sure about that . I’ve seen her interviewed a few times and there was no mention at all.

  • @vantastic9367
    @vantastic9367 4 роки тому +3996

    The bass line in this song is fantastic.

    • @eddieingalls534
      @eddieingalls534 4 роки тому +76

      Thinking the same - Bowie was without a doubt brilliant but this song is carried to a new level by the bass and drums.

    • @volleyballjerry
      @volleyballjerry 4 роки тому +49

      Agree - what made this an incredible hit was the impeccable engineering and production with the instrumentation but *especially* the bass and percussion.

    • @Charleybones
      @Charleybones 4 роки тому +66

      @@eddieingalls534 And the Stevie Ray Vaughn blues solos. Bowie can't take credit for the lyrics either. They were mostly written by Iggy Pop. But David (as usual) put it together which only he could, and made it something much more than its parts.

    • @dustythe2nd188
      @dustythe2nd188 4 роки тому +13

      @@eddieingalls534 Bowie always kept things fresh!

    • @dustythe2nd188
      @dustythe2nd188 4 роки тому +16

      @@volleyballjerry His voice!!!

  • @dalesco4205
    @dalesco4205 День тому +2

    There are no dislikes ever in David Bowie's comment sections because he still knows how to unite us all

  • @PaulCarey-ic3wp
    @PaulCarey-ic3wp 7 днів тому +5

    Saw the man in 87. Best concert ever.

  • @carrotpl
    @carrotpl 3 роки тому +1022

    "So what? You're just gonna sit here and listen to David Bowie?"
    - "It worked a thousand times before."

  • @Lisa-ub6zl
    @Lisa-ub6zl 26 днів тому +13

    I was 7 years old when this video came out. I literally would sit all day in front of the tv watching MTV just to watch this video. I was so in love with this!

  • @suzannetaplin4595
    @suzannetaplin4595 4 місяці тому +324

    Rest in peace David.....you're music was magic

  • @alanMSF
    @alanMSF 8 годин тому

    What an incredibly talented musician, songwriter, and singer this man was. Young Americans is still one of my all-time favorite songs. I saw him live in concert when this album came out. Wow what a performer.

  • @steffischander8289
    @steffischander8289 4 роки тому +2044

    I still have such a crush on him. That beauty, that charm, that voice.

    • @alymig70
      @alymig70 4 роки тому +38

      Me too. Goose bumps.

    • @stefwinchester
      @stefwinchester 4 роки тому +23

      Same 💖

    • @steffischander8289
      @steffischander8289 4 роки тому +58

      @Anderson Cooper I did not know that. I read now that he had sex with underage groupies, but this was consensual sex, not rape. Of course, I realize that consensual sex with minors does not exist - for a good reason!
      Nevertheless, the case is different for me when a 40 year old man has sex with a child. Bowie was 26 when he slept with 14-year-old Lori Maddox, who looked and dressed much more mature. - He was charged with rape in the 1980s but found innocent.
      I do not want to defend him, he himself admitted that he was not always a good person in his life, especially when he was addicted to cocaine.
      Unlike Klaus Kinski I will not lose my admiration for him.
      He was an amazing artist and musican. (And he was and I guess will stay an attractive man to me.) - Sorry, if my english isn't to good.

    • @cassandramartinez3068
      @cassandramartinez3068 4 роки тому +3

      Same girl 💋

    • @WhayYay
      @WhayYay 4 роки тому +9

      Steffi Schander I don’t want to defend him but well she was dressed mature and at least he’s not 40 and it was consensual but I’m not saying consensual means okay but I’m just saying it’s consensual
      Dude just say you’re making an exception for him, you obviously are let’s just be honest that you’re willing to excuse his bad actions because of the positive contributions he made to society, no reason to skirt around and pretend that you actually care about rape.

  • @waynepinnock5874
    @waynepinnock5874 Рік тому +848

    David Bowies capabilities as a singer are greatly overlooked.
    A beautiful, uniquely textured voice

    • @jimjones8056
      @jimjones8056 Рік тому +43

      Overlooked? By who? Tell me now so I can fight them or at least have a dance off with them.

    • @israelcarranza1061
      @israelcarranza1061 Рік тому +2

      David Bowie's it's greatly overlooked over everybody and everything!?

    • @pontiffdoppio2770
      @pontiffdoppio2770 Рік тому +5

      what is bro on about ?

    • @prestontucker1687
      @prestontucker1687 Рік тому +22

      Sorry but NO ONE overlooks Bowie.

    • @lordspittah8432
      @lordspittah8432 Рік тому

      His voice not shit it’s his beautiful writing that does the job

  • @erinreviews5444
    @erinreviews5444 День тому +1

    Everything about this man was gold. This video is fulled with scenes that would pretty much ruin anyone else but all he has to do is flash that cheeky little smile and we all melt inside ✨ always one of my favorites and one of his best albeit more subtle vocal performances.

  • @serdownofhousebad1127
    @serdownofhousebad1127 Місяць тому +89

    1:13
    His adorable smile of innocence afterward really makes this golden

  • @jarrilaurila
    @jarrilaurila 5 років тому +3585

    Last october before my mom died, she told me that she was not scared of dead, because she was eager to meet her mother and David in heaven.
    Edit. Wow lot of comments and most are very kind thank you. Whole point was not argue about religion. I just wanted to share my mothers deep love and respect for David.

    • @rudikeegan
      @rudikeegan 5 років тому +89

      What a beautiful thing to say X

    • @solarsoltice9075
      @solarsoltice9075 5 років тому +48

      Jarri Laurila Sorry for your loss I know it's hard. My mom passed in 1994. I was there. holding. mom. She woke from a deep sleep. She knew that I, her only son, was there. I hope this song, China Girl, comforts you.

    • @yahushaking4367
      @yahushaking4367 5 років тому +8

      nobody goes to heaven brother.that is a fantasy tale.When we die we sleep and we have no memory of anything until the day of the resurrection and judgement.nobody is in heaven

    • @yahushaking4367
      @yahushaking4367 5 років тому +2

      @Moe Howard Because i read scriptures ua-cam.com/video/l1SiV6qRIM8/v-deo.html

    • @majatadic9241
      @majatadic9241 5 років тому +39

      Sure, I hope your mother met David and he sings for her in heaven.....

  • @craigthescott5074
    @craigthescott5074 Рік тому +368

    I remember this song and this video in 1983 holding my first girlfriend dancing looking into her eyes. Time stood still. To be young again.

    • @ralphking8729
      @ralphking8729 Рік тому +22

      was she chinese?

    • @davidfarmer9118
      @davidfarmer9118 Рік тому +16

      Morning Craig
      Nope. We had our youth in the best of times.
      I'm glad to be old.
      Who wants to be young in these times.
      Poor sods.
      Regards England

    • @navidenipitiya7520
      @navidenipitiya7520 Рік тому +3

      How old were you

    • @theunicornbay4286
      @theunicornbay4286 Рік тому +2

      Her slited eyes?

    • @craigthescott5074
      @craigthescott5074 Рік тому +2

      @@theunicornbay4286 no she was a white girl. Haaaa haaaaaa

  • @suzannetaplin4595
    @suzannetaplin4595 Місяць тому +8

    One of his best songs as well as the film clip. Absolutely beautiful. Rest in peace David.

  • @silvanalillie4093
    @silvanalillie4093 7 місяців тому +38

    His voice/vibrato is beautifully haunting.

    • @panchoverde5078
      @panchoverde5078 3 дні тому

      He sort of redeems humanity. Jesus must have been a rock star just like Bowie or no one would remember his name.

  • @stevepatrickjarvis
    @stevepatrickjarvis 3 роки тому +728

    Bowie has always been a great musician and performer throughout the entire world, regardless of what anyone says or believes about him, like him or not. May he rest in peace.

  • @islandbirdw
    @islandbirdw 2 роки тому +333

    Bowie was his own Genre🤷🏼‍♀️He got such clear visions that just came out of the cosmos catapulting him into such diverse tunes like this one. Each of his projects were so unique and musically/lyrically rhythmically perfect, so suited to the times they were written for. I love how unique his voice was. He had a haunting quality to it and I think he was a master lyricist. He was also a great dresser he wore very cool and sometimes traditional; suit skinny tie and wool overcoat for example. He definitely marched to the beat of his own drum.

    • @TheMickaelD
      @TheMickaelD Рік тому +6

      I explained exactly this to a friend the other day 😄

    • @milkoberben2963
      @milkoberben2963 Рік тому +6

      Definitely a genre of his own.

    • @denesvamosi260
      @denesvamosi260 Рік тому +4

      He co writed it with Iggy Pop, when they were living together in West-Berlin. This song is based on Iggy's affair with a vietnamese woman.

  • @MissSinister003
    @MissSinister003 9 місяців тому +10

    That man could not have been any more beautiful!!

    • @andrewmarcellis2007
      @andrewmarcellis2007 8 місяців тому

      if you like David Bowie you should check out my brothers music. his band is called The Doublejumps

  • @burton48
    @burton48 3 місяці тому +13

    David Bowie, a talent rarely equaled. This one piece, China Girl, is just wonderful. RIP sir David.

  • @leonscottkennedy3542
    @leonscottkennedy3542 3 роки тому +390

    Where's my little China girl?
    I miss you, Ada.

    • @Ginger_Tank
      @Ginger_Tank 3 роки тому +44

      You need to continue the Redfield lineage, Ethan is gone so Chris is coming back for you...

    • @frankusg6193
      @frankusg6193 3 роки тому +13

      THE REDFIELD BLOOD LINE MUST CARRY ON

    • @henrys2526
      @henrys2526 2 роки тому +7

      Leon,it'll be okay.Just stay away from Chris

    • @lucychengpi210
      @lucychengpi210 2 роки тому +3

      I'm a little china girl xyz

    • @jennpark8559
      @jennpark8559 2 роки тому +1

      @@Ginger_Tank 🎎💏💑👰🕵🎆🎉🎊👪

  • @gavriilpolyntsev5449
    @gavriilpolyntsev5449 Рік тому +487

    •David Bowie - vocals
    •Stevie Ray Vaughan - guitar
    •Nile Rodgers - guitar
    •Carmine Rojas - bass guitar
    •Omar Hakim - drums
    •Rob Sabino - keyboards; piano

    • @emilianoestevez1196
      @emilianoestevez1196 Рік тому +7

      Is Nile Rodgers on rithm guitar?

    • @charlespage8692
      @charlespage8692 Рік тому +8

      Amazing lineup

    • @gavriilpolyntsev5449
      @gavriilpolyntsev5449 Рік тому +20

      @@emilianoestevez1196 I think yes, as solo guitar is Stevie Ray Vaughan.

    • @CellaMadea
      @CellaMadea Рік тому +4

      Awesome GP!!!! I see you know & appreciate good 👍 music!!! CellaMadea

    • @CellaMadea
      @CellaMadea Рік тому +7

      @@emilianoestevez1196 You're so right because l think Nile Rodgers was one of the best, especially when he was with the group called "Chic". CellaMadea

  • @markusclemens6979
    @markusclemens6979 3 місяці тому +39

    Closing my eyes, listening to this song and I feel 20 again.

    • @robertramirez2168
      @robertramirez2168 3 місяці тому

      Same here 63yrs old Army veteran.

    • @DmonDhaBoss
      @DmonDhaBoss 2 місяці тому

      Im 21 looking at my great uncles tapes from the 80s ....... Music isn't for us anymore - it's at us

  • @alanMSF
    @alanMSF 8 годин тому

    An absolute masterpiece of a song. Everything about it is stellar. His vocals are like a rock, opera, expressing so much more than words and Melody.

  • @alisha_loumsic
    @alisha_loumsic 3 роки тому +916

    Wish this legend was still alive so he could see how much he’s loved

  • @Misria12-14
    @Misria12-14 2 роки тому +559

    I fell in love with David Bowie when I was 8! The labyrinth was when I was introduced to him and his music! 30 years later I still find him incredibly talented and gorgeous man

    • @figenoksuz9622
      @figenoksuz9622 Рік тому +7

      Me too

    • @v-town1980
      @v-town1980 Рік тому

      Labyrinth? You must be a chick. Horrible film.

    • @afterthought3341
      @afterthought3341 Рік тому +11

      Yeah David is the original Androgynous.

    • @amandanegreiro4316
      @amandanegreiro4316 Рік тому +5

      nas melhores mano

    • @maggieboo8142
      @maggieboo8142 10 місяців тому +3

      I'm a South londoner just like David, he was born in stansfield rd in Brixton just up the road from the place I was born, but he moved to Bromley when he was 6,he will never be forgotten ❤❤🕺🕺🇬🇧👍

  • @m.w.924
    @m.w.924 4 місяці тому +41

    Happy birthday David Bowie! Rest on in heavenly peace.🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🙏

  • @Trump-rv4nz
    @Trump-rv4nz 4 місяці тому +13

    RIP Mr. Bowie. You were beyond talented

  • @user-hv9wh5vv6p
    @user-hv9wh5vv6p 6 років тому +1152

    His smile at 1:17 gives me life
    Their highlighter is on point💫
    One of my fav songs ever😭

  • @Jannes-pj4cd
    @Jannes-pj4cd Рік тому +235

    I love Bowie, he was and is a true artist. It’s so sad to see that he had passed away. We’ll never forget you David. We’ll be continuing your legacy.

    • @robert3987
      @robert3987 Рік тому +11

      Bowie died way too soon.

    • @Jannes-pj4cd
      @Jannes-pj4cd Рік тому +2

      @@robert3987 Yes indeed.

    • @ewarydzewska3253
      @ewarydzewska3253 Рік тому

      Myślę ż e nie umarł ...

    • @wendylincoln7760
      @wendylincoln7760 3 місяці тому

      ​@@ewarydzewska3253
      He's with Elvis on a island where we desire to go lol 🏝️
      🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫

  • @mbcoll8154
    @mbcoll8154 3 місяці тому +11

    82-84 is a sweet spot in my music nostalgia. I was in middle school and listened to headphones all evening. Its burned in for life.

  • @badabing6004
    @badabing6004 8 місяців тому +144

    Love this song so much. One of my favorite transitions from the guitar line to his vocals at 2:00. So good

  • @raphaelbodet2512
    @raphaelbodet2512 6 років тому +403

    There's not a day that passes without me listening to one of your songs.
    RIP starman ★

  • @karenreardon5398
    @karenreardon5398 6 місяців тому +44

    This is my favorite song by David Bowie. The beat and melody is what makes it so appealing imo. The guitars are phenomenal.❤❤❤❤😊. Sorely missed 😢

    • @user-ly4fv7tb8k
      @user-ly4fv7tb8k 5 місяців тому +2

      It's by Iggy Pop, actually.

    • @juanmapais70
      @juanmapais70 5 місяців тому

      @@user-ly4fv7tb8k si señor, aunque me gusta mucho esta versión, prefiero la de Iggy en vivo , cuando volvió en 1986 en el Ritz de New York, para mí la mejor versión de todas . Cuando presentó Blah, Blah , Blah producido por Bowie

    • @jimbradley7058
      @jimbradley7058 3 місяці тому +3

      Courtesy of Stevie Ray Vaughan!

  • @AmosBoone-xd2ue
    @AmosBoone-xd2ue Рік тому +17

    Bowie is a fabulous musician,the bass is awsome.

  • @tiny_diny47
    @tiny_diny47 Рік тому +11

    Watching this on his 7th year of passing. R.I.P. David. I love you.

  • @Khaufnak.
    @Khaufnak. 6 років тому +528

    One of my favorite songs by Bowie. What a glorious voice

    • @MasKistershi
      @MasKistershi 5 років тому +9

      Agreed one of my favourites too. You should check out the original by Iggy Pop. Naturally is a far more raw version but I love it. He wrote this and David covered it. Think Bowie wanted to help him out with some royalties. In the original version when in the song she says “baby just you shut your mouth” it’s in fact “Jimmy just you shut your mouth”. Because of course Iggys real name is James. Sounds so adorable. :)

    • @carlottarobbins7005
      @carlottarobbins7005 5 років тому +3

      And to think that his voice in this song used to give me the creeps!! I'm so sorry, Davy!... :(

    • @chiara8269
      @chiara8269 5 років тому +3

      I couldn't agree more

    • @justinhaller7361
      @justinhaller7361 4 роки тому +5

      Bowie’s voice is everlasting

    • @aniaiwanowska6907
      @aniaiwanowska6907 4 місяці тому

      W tej najbardziej zmysłowy......

  • @tracepulley6815
    @tracepulley6815 4 місяці тому +9

    Soo many memories from this time period!! Takes me back to a moment in my life when we all were together!!😊

  • @lucaantolloni2951
    @lucaantolloni2951 26 днів тому +2

    After many years, this song is wonderful! The bass line is fantastic

    • @marcodatri2423
      @marcodatri2423 24 дні тому +1

      Peccato la parte finale col basso tagliata(in questo video)

  • @blameitonablackstar
    @blameitonablackstar 6 років тому +473

    3:11 The highlight on both of their cheekbones is so pretty

    • @user-hv9wh5vv6p
      @user-hv9wh5vv6p 6 років тому +7

      blameitonablackstar Bling and glamorous

    • @DarkClaudia1794
      @DarkClaudia1794 6 років тому +6

      blameitonablackstar oh yes it was amazing

    • @DarkClaudia1794
      @DarkClaudia1794 6 років тому

      Betty Lopez I sure as hell don't, this is not the place to post such things

    • @satersinc
      @satersinc 5 років тому +2

      gosh yeah! cheeks are so freakign sexy

    • @diphy67
      @diphy67 5 років тому +4

      Now I want that highlighter

  • @67omerta
    @67omerta 4 роки тому +288

    Remembering David Bowie on what would have been his 73st Birthday on january 8, 2020
    (8 January 1947 - 10 January 2016)
    Thank you for all the great music David R.I.P

    • @sygmoore
      @sygmoore 4 роки тому +3

      The day after we lost Neil Peart

    • @67omerta
      @67omerta 4 роки тому +1

      @@sygmoore sad...

    • @JustAnotherPaddy
      @JustAnotherPaddy 4 роки тому +7

      Born a Capricorn, died on too. I’d expect no less. And that’s from one Capricorn to another.

    • @andymcq81
      @andymcq81 4 роки тому

      RIP SRV🎸

    • @thegodfather1907
      @thegodfather1907 4 роки тому

      Didn't he have the same birthday as Elvis? What a coincidence!!!!

  • @hayleyrose2718
    @hayleyrose2718 2 дні тому

    Med and dad's song. Stood on his feet. Yay 80s

  • @kaygreenwell2507
    @kaygreenwell2507 17 годин тому

    I loved David Bowie 😢

  • @adamgill
    @adamgill 5 років тому +47

    If you never felt like anyone really understands you. If you feel like you're on the outside, looking in. If you feel like you need to assert yourself, to justify your actions. If you think instead of talk. If you want and need but you don't get it. Bowie is yours.

  • @HigzyTeflon
    @HigzyTeflon 5 років тому +80

    The Beach scene: Hard to imagine now that back in 83 this was considered pushing the boundaries of what is and what is not TV-friendly. Still one of my fave videos of all time.

    • @stevebamber4323
      @stevebamber4323 4 роки тому

      It's not TV.

    • @dragandraganic
      @dragandraganic 4 роки тому +1

      The original beach scene was much hotter - it also featured shots of their butts and hints of their private parts and a full view of her breasts. That version was regularly aired in my country in 1983, so I still remember it. This is the toned down version - the edit was a result of public criticism in some countries, especially the USA, where Bowie lived at the time.

  • @PattyT-xl1zv
    @PattyT-xl1zv 3 місяці тому +2

    I love David Bowie, 2-10-24! I have his album, Cd,'s RIP We miss you patty 1957😂😅😊

  • @mangasky7
    @mangasky7 5 років тому +1007

    Bowie could've been the best Bond ever.

    • @troyundroy1
      @troyundroy1 4 роки тому +57

      He was set to be the Bond villain in A View to a Kill!

    • @arnantphongsatha7906
      @arnantphongsatha7906 4 роки тому +39

      He'd work better as a villain.
      Especially if he were to go up against Dalton's gritty Bond.

    • @voguetowelfairy714
      @voguetowelfairy714 4 роки тому +6

      this video clip is more or less a remake of You Only Live Twice

    • @jessicacastagna9527
      @jessicacastagna9527 4 роки тому +1

      *best blondie boy too🤩

    • @flexsealman7096
      @flexsealman7096 4 роки тому +6

      You mean Dracula.

  • @holden6104
    @holden6104 3 роки тому +27

    Bowie's voice is smooth as silk here.

  • @pedroallor
    @pedroallor 7 місяців тому +13

    What a voice…♥️

  • @istvankadar3599
    @istvankadar3599 8 місяців тому +2

    My favourite from David Bowie!

  • @vicenteortegarubilar9418
    @vicenteortegarubilar9418 6 років тому +270

    I love the guitar work in this song. One of his many underrated songs.

    • @aleksavladisavljevic
      @aleksavladisavljevic 5 років тому +48

      Stevie Ray Vaughan was playing guitar on this album

    • @paleshelter4002
      @paleshelter4002 5 років тому +18

      Great guitar

    • @carrrexx7190
      @carrrexx7190 5 років тому +19

      Underrated my ass! And that's Stevie Ray Vaughn on guitar.

    • @TjTj74
      @TjTj74 4 роки тому

      I watched an interview with Nile Rogers and he said he came up with the riff

    • @matteovrizzi
      @matteovrizzi 4 роки тому +9

      Moko Dakine totally right, the solo is 100% SRV. Bowie recorded the song without the solo then asked Stevie to "plug that texas guitar in"

  • @baloghbogi4922
    @baloghbogi4922 2 роки тому +85

    My god, how beautiful he was...

  • @gaiustesla9324
    @gaiustesla9324 2 місяці тому +4

    Bowie's magic is music.

  • @TihetrisWeathersby
    @TihetrisWeathersby Рік тому +21

    David was such a talent, Those 80s sounds never get old

  • @MrDiederikDuck
    @MrDiederikDuck 4 роки тому +66

    The intro is played by Nile Rogers the end guitar solo is played by Stevie Ray Vaughan. Produced by Nile, co-writer Iggy Pop. After 35 (or so) years this song still gives me goose bumps.

  • @santyalameda5115
    @santyalameda5115 3 роки тому +133

    It just makes me so sad that I’m never gonna see him live in concert, it’s just a dream that will never come true...

    • @MentalParadox
      @MentalParadox 3 роки тому +2

      Just a couple decades from now, you'll be able to see him give a holographic concert.

    • @microbugz9499
      @microbugz9499 3 роки тому +1

      same

    • @leechurchill1965
      @leechurchill1965 3 роки тому +3

      Saw him in '76 live. Sounded great. It seemed he cut the show short and it had a long intermission featuring avant garde film Un Chien Andalou, and the stadium was half full at best.

    • @jimmorrison7102
      @jimmorrison7102 3 роки тому +2

      My mom saw all the greats in the 60’s including the Beatles Doors and Stones. Springsteen pre born to run etc....
      To this day she says Bowie at the Boston garden in the early 70’ was the best show she ever saw.
      He landed on the stage in a fog shrouded flying egg to open the show.
      I’m thinking some psychedelics were involved.

    • @lindaevans4140
      @lindaevans4140 3 роки тому +4

      I'm so grateful that I DID get to see him just once.

  • @waylander2
    @waylander2 11 місяців тому +16

    A true genius, one-of-a-kind talent.

  • @wkpolezi
    @wkpolezi 2 місяці тому +3

    Back to 80s 🎶

  • @seanalbin
    @seanalbin 3 роки тому +192

    I can’t see anybody as good that he was, he was in a class of his own. This song by the way just a masterpiece by its own.

    • @16ploog79
      @16ploog79 3 роки тому +9

      The song is from Iggy Pop

    • @gazmase6134
      @gazmase6134 2 роки тому

      A great assessment

    • @stevemason7388
      @stevemason7388 2 роки тому +1

      @@16ploog79 IT WAS A CO WRITE

    • @DolleHengst
      @DolleHengst 2 роки тому +1

      @@stevemason7388 Exactly. Just like he co-wrote "Fame" with John Lennon

    • @klauskaschel8463
      @klauskaschel8463 Рік тому

      The time eith TIM MACHINE Was a waste of time

  • @justinhaller7361
    @justinhaller7361 4 роки тому +328

    It’s impossible to be cooler than David Bowie!

    • @s.oddity3640
      @s.oddity3640 4 роки тому +8

      Lol just be Kira

    • @jesuschrist788
      @jesuschrist788 4 роки тому +9

      A real cool cat

    • @steffanhoffmann8937
      @steffanhoffmann8937 4 роки тому

      He's not ANYMORE.....

    • @davidb2206
      @davidb2206 3 роки тому +1

      I am cooler. Because he is dead and I am still here. Without the make-up and superficiality.

    • @micahtandy4222
      @micahtandy4222 3 роки тому +6

      @@davidb2206 calling yourself David B isn't superficial at all.

  • @juliemarsh8276
    @juliemarsh8276 7 місяців тому +2

    David was so good looking, anyone could fall for him xx

  • @carladean6117
    @carladean6117 7 місяців тому +4

    02:31 that sepia kiss that turns into vibrant colour is a cinematic triumph ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @d.b.4062
    @d.b.4062 Рік тому +121

    After 4 decades of having seen this on MTV, I still love it. Bowie was one of the best during that great era of music.

    • @kristyndodge9238
      @kristyndodge9238 11 місяців тому +1

      🙋✨

    • @TonyEnglandUK
      @TonyEnglandUK 9 місяців тому +1

      Anyone know the reasoning behind Bowie's "spit" noise in the line _"and I could pretend"_ at 1:33 it's just before the word "pretend".

  • @karlitasan
    @karlitasan 4 роки тому +563

    My god. This song. As a pre-teen, this song made me feel things I didn't quite comprehend. I think Bowie defined the sound of sexy to me before I even knew what it meant. I am so glad I got to live in the same world as he did.

    • @neapealingonsmet
      @neapealingonsmet 4 роки тому +15

      Same. But with watching "Labyrinth".

    • @graysongarner7479
      @graysongarner7479 4 роки тому +2

      neapealingonsmet maybe mtv?

    • @shawndayvis6169
      @shawndayvis6169 4 роки тому +1

      karla scarff......gross

    • @BeverlyBamburyA
      @BeverlyBamburyA 4 роки тому +9

      Girl, same. Seriously. His voice, especially after the first couple of albums. Just absolute perfection.

    • @JimTheEditor
      @JimTheEditor 4 роки тому +3

      @@BeverlyBamburyA The same, but instead of sexy it's anger.

  • @shapiro9640
    @shapiro9640 5 місяців тому +6

    He was very talented indeed .❤

  • @Ariovistus1
    @Ariovistus1 10 місяців тому +4

    David Bowie Forever!

  • @budkinder5824
    @budkinder5824 4 роки тому +518

    Stevie Ray Vaughan’s guitar is amazing! He played on the entire album.

    • @77egina
      @77egina 3 роки тому +16

      Bud Kinder I did not know that. I love S.R.V. He is amazing.

    • @SilverBackStacker
      @SilverBackStacker 3 роки тому +7

      Ah yes! Thanks, I didn't know that, makes sense though.

    • @lex1guitar1player
      @lex1guitar1player 3 роки тому +15

      Only reason I’m here bro

    • @claireanderson3356
      @claireanderson3356 3 роки тому +9

      Lucky David! Stevie Ray Vaughn is in a different much higher category :-)

    • @TheNarf11
      @TheNarf11 3 роки тому +12

      No...thats steamy ray vaughn

  • @PhantasmaAdoria
    @PhantasmaAdoria 4 роки тому +181

    He truly was the most attractive man I’ve ever seen to this day❤️😭

  • @cassandrajenkins9319
    @cassandrajenkins9319 4 місяці тому +4

    Happy birthday David Bowie January 10th

  • @janjonker3651
    @janjonker3651 9 місяців тому +1

    Millions and millions of years mother Earth excists and....
    I was born in the time David Bowie was around!! How wonderful is that!? 😀👍

  • @teomankaya769
    @teomankaya769 4 роки тому +1075

    Everybody gansta till David Bowie begins to turn things into bombs

  • @bigbopper6434
    @bigbopper6434 2 роки тому +867

    This song absolutely hammers me. One of many songs I have to listen to through studio quality headphones. Love the bass groove around 1:51. Love the desperation of the vocals and guitar at 2:20 and who can escape the sweet guitar solo at 3:30. This song is magic!

    • @brittastraubing9828
      @brittastraubing9828 2 роки тому +8

      🖖

    • @joebot9309
      @joebot9309 2 роки тому +16

      Without SRV, this album would have been trash

    • @maikerugo
      @maikerugo 2 роки тому +19

      I'm not as well-versed with Bowie as I could be, but if there were ever a version with an extended guitar solo at the end that would simply be fantastic! I mean there's something between bassline and guitar that just builds a really great bit of dramatic tension. Vaughn's guitar just seems to call out with a kind of heartache and it feels like he's just getting warmed up by the time the song fades out.

    • @bigbopper6434
      @bigbopper6434 2 роки тому +16

      @@maikerugo I'm glad someone else noticed that too. This song is magic. And yes, an extended solo would have been incredible!

    • @MissAnnThrope101
      @MissAnnThrope101 2 роки тому +7

      Yes! It is a mesmerizing song for sure❣

  • @rosszografov614
    @rosszografov614 2 місяці тому +3

    One of Bowie's best...at the End of his great creative life❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
    Lyrics, melody blend into heaven.

  • @francescaverdi8225
    @francescaverdi8225 6 місяців тому +3

    David Bowie most incredible man multi talented and his voice .....I always adored him❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @suemilner9691
    @suemilner9691 Рік тому +136

    Bowie was a phenomenal artist in music .His videos are meant to say something…. Bowie was on my wall as a teenager.Bowie is with me always.I’m 64 years of age .. I will listen forever Bowie x

    • @louise_rose
      @louise_rose Рік тому +1

      Brilliant recording and such a seductive, hot and enigmatic video (and of course perfectly paced to the various turns of the song. This is a massively enticing piece of film, both to the mind and to our desires.
      Also, a genuine feeling of foreboding and danger that's always worked on me with this song (for example in the basslines, and in his voice in the third verse, from two minutes flat onwards).

    • @GLOBAL-INTIFADA
      @GLOBAL-INTIFADA 7 місяців тому

      Whats this one way?

    • @suemilner9691
      @suemilner9691 7 місяців тому

      @@GLOBAL-INTIFADA what do you mean ?

    • @ronquan5382
      @ronquan5382 2 місяці тому +1

      I hear you, girl, and I'm 80 years old and still dancing to this.

    • @suemilner9691
      @suemilner9691 2 місяці тому

      @@ronquan5382 You go girl ! ( rely thank you )

  • @martialmouse7582
    @martialmouse7582 4 роки тому +565

    "So what? You're just gonna sit here and listen to David Bowie"
    Yes Chris, I am

    • @Mayhzon
      @Mayhzon 4 роки тому +78

      "It's worked a 1000 times before."

    • @eduardoleon2531
      @eduardoleon2531 3 роки тому +18

      You're men of culture, as well ...

    • @eduardoleon2531
      @eduardoleon2531 3 роки тому +41

      "Life is a circus, and I'm the clown..."
      -Leon Scuck Kennedy.

    • @martialmouse7582
      @martialmouse7582 3 роки тому +14

      "We really need to talk Leon"

    • @insomnia4700
      @insomnia4700 3 роки тому +9

      @@martialmouse7582 what do you want redfield?

  • @Mrackys_TV
    @Mrackys_TV 2 місяці тому +3

    David Bowie Forever❤

  • @kalinivanov7440
    @kalinivanov7440 Місяць тому +1

    One of the most underrated musicians! I don't know why so few people pay attention to his incomparable talent and incredible singing skills! Even though he's not among us anymore, we should keep respecting him! I'm sure he's been watching us from above!

  • @MartinSage
    @MartinSage 5 років тому +2525

    I don't know who's more cute....David or the girl....I think David wins.

    • @carlottarobbins7005
      @carlottarobbins7005 5 років тому +75

      Yeah. He definitely wins.
      Edit: well, if you're either a gay male OR a straight girl, like me!

    • @mehreentasnim7129
      @mehreentasnim7129 5 років тому +44

      its david.

    • @santaclaus6551
      @santaclaus6551 5 років тому +31

      I love the guy, but Bowie is ugly af. Just sayin. But who knows? People think Benedict cumberbatch is hot and he looks like a literal alien.

    • @katelipstick6957
      @katelipstick6957 5 років тому +29

      Of course David,more cute;)❤

    • @lauri7131
      @lauri7131 5 років тому +16

      David!

  • @Coolrockndad
    @Coolrockndad Рік тому +385

    Miss you David Bowie. With all the garbage music we have today we need you!

    • @waynenorthspacebuoy3529
      @waynenorthspacebuoy3529 Рік тому +7

      Totally Agree .... I wrote 'No Doubt Man" by Space Boy ..... there's nothing like our David .... thanks to all the nice people.

    • @ericrizojkd
      @ericrizojkd Рік тому +3

      Yeah, especially garbage artist who can't come up with their own stuff and had to copy other classic musicians like David Bowie

    • @vegassims7
      @vegassims7 Рік тому +3

      An incredible artist it gone from the planet. He was amazing.

    • @laylaalyal.
      @laylaalyal. Рік тому +3

      I was born in the wrong generation 😢

    • @afreakaboucher1316
      @afreakaboucher1316 10 місяців тому +1

      We still have some good ones
      .

  • @patriotparty6795
    @patriotparty6795 4 місяці тому +1

    I miss David. His music changed with the times and changed us with it.

  • @-scrim
    @-scrim 6 місяців тому +4

    david bowie is such a king

  • @struspedzisraczka7853
    @struspedzisraczka7853 3 роки тому +13

    "China Girl" and "This is not America" is my favourite songs!!!

  • @skatebutopunk
    @skatebutopunk 4 роки тому +64

    I really like the Intro... Asian musical notes that introduces you to whole song! Long life for David Bowie

    • @thepepperpot3809
      @thepepperpot3809 4 роки тому

      Nile Rogers produced the album and put those notes in there. The original 1977 version by Iggy Pop (which was produced by David Bowie) doesn't have them.

    • @cheeseandonions9558
      @cheeseandonions9558 4 роки тому

      did you know it's a cover of Iggy Pop's song?

    • @jkam2393
      @jkam2393 3 роки тому +1

      @@cheeseandonions9558 Not really. David Bowie wrote the song and had Iggy Pop record. "China Girl" is a song that Bowie wrote and then gave to Iggy. Since he and Iggy were financially broke after their Berlin period Bowie made a pop album that was sure to be a hit and included his song that Iggy recorded so they could share the royalties of "Let's Dance".

  • @germanbg6223
    @germanbg6223 4 місяці тому +17

    All of David Bowie's songs are gems, it's impossible to turn some down. And i have to give a huge credit to Stevie Vaugh as well😉

  • @Hristinabosslady
    @Hristinabosslady Місяць тому +2

    Still here🖤

  • @lesleyleith4440
    @lesleyleith4440 5 років тому +44

    God he was so gorgeous, so handsome, so multi talented.

  • @laurencenygate950
    @laurencenygate950 5 років тому +1007

    England, The home of the greatest musicians of all time.

    • @daisyhewitson3342
      @daisyhewitson3342 5 років тому +42

      Other than Bowie, everyone playing on this track is American and it was produced by an American (Nile Rogers)!

    • @laurencenygate950
      @laurencenygate950 5 років тому +39

      @Bobby K you ever been to England? It's a beautiful country.

    • @courtneyboulds
      @courtneyboulds 5 років тому +45

      David, Elton, the Beatles, Queen.

    • @254lele
      @254lele 5 років тому +7

      Scotland is fair better

    • @theaultones5790
      @theaultones5790 5 років тому

      Fuckin A

  • @apeman69hominoidea49
    @apeman69hominoidea49 6 місяців тому +2

    Such a sad song about addiction. I miss you so much David. You will always be in my heart.

  • @michaeljohnson5365
    @michaeljohnson5365 6 днів тому +1

    I was there at Glastonbury in 2000 best concert ever! i was one of the 150 000 people who climbed walls to get in free!

  • @NocturnaPhelps
    @NocturnaPhelps 4 роки тому +147

    He was so gorgeous and unique looking!

  • @rayhanes1347
    @rayhanes1347 5 років тому +2161

    1:12 can you imagine if an artist did that today? He'd never hear the end of it

    • @omegared8320
      @omegared8320 5 років тому +392

      It's because women and men have become weak

    • @ozzyozz4245
      @ozzyozz4245 5 років тому +353

      Yeah. The PC police would call racism where no offense was intended

    • @bullyhunter9191
      @bullyhunter9191 5 років тому +333

      @@ozzyozz4245 this whole thing is meant to seem offensive. It's a satire

    • @shelbycoleman7943
      @shelbycoleman7943 5 років тому +74

      Its actually not even about a chinese girl ite about china at war

    • @whiteshadow59
      @whiteshadow59 5 років тому +135

      And he's like one of the nicest people of rock n roll. If people have a problem with this sorta stuff then we can tell they have issues

  • @ReneJustice-mb7hu
    @ReneJustice-mb7hu 2 місяці тому +2

    Damn, David used TONGUE! She is the LUCKY ONE!💕

  • @vladey96
    @vladey96 4 місяці тому +6

    Thanks Bowie, happy birthday

  • @monitor-mindtheover-void6712
    @monitor-mindtheover-void6712 3 роки тому +101

    The level of romance in this song is immense.

    • @schinaro
      @schinaro 2 роки тому +1

      Unlike Please Mr Gravedigger

  • @TinyDancer250
    @TinyDancer250 3 роки тому +8

    It's so obvious how much he loved, flirted with, and charmed women...

  • @mackpines
    @mackpines 8 місяців тому +1

    I want to wish a happy 40th birthday to this song.
    Where has the time gone?

    • @andrewmarcellis2007
      @andrewmarcellis2007 8 місяців тому

      if you like David Bowie you should check out my brothers music. his band is called The Doublejumps

  • @deanperez9426
    @deanperez9426 27 днів тому +1

    Straight Fire! To this day

  • @avag1334
    @avag1334 3 роки тому +52

    Bowie had such an interesting beauty to him

  • @michelelomartire_634
    @michelelomartire_634 3 роки тому +29

    one of the best things about 50 years old,is the fact that i lived my teenage years in the 80's that is priceless and Iam grateful !!!

    • @coralinejones8362
      @coralinejones8362 3 роки тому +4

      Im so jealous im 13 and the times none are so bad everyone is just at the phone

    • @Deyonkersny
      @Deyonkersny 2 роки тому +2

      Same here 👍👍👍

    • @tripottinger3686
      @tripottinger3686 2 роки тому +1

      @@coralinejones8362 Get out there and explore!!! You don't work for your phone. Put it down, go outside and live life.