When ever I see Bowie’s earlier performances like this one, a smile naturally appears on my face, not only because I like his music so much, but due to the fact that he will go on to create so many more iconic albums and songs from here - along with the fact that David himself in the recording is not yet aware of his future feats. Long live David, and may you rest in peace.
My husband Stephen died 15th March 2023, a massive Bowie fan. I hope my starman waits in the sky for me when my calling comes. Love and miss you everyday darling. X❤🙏
Everyone I know that saw this "live" back in the day, remembers this performance, even though it was 50+ years ago. It changed so many young lives. RIP David, Mick and Trev.❤
This was the exact moment as a 13 year old I became a Bowie fan for ever, watching this again 50 years later I can see why. Looking at it now with older more mature eyes I can see this is the moment Bowie knew he had really made it, they look to be genuinely enjoying every second. Loved every second of that
I think I was 6 years old when I first saw, "Ashes to Ashes," on the Showtime, as filler. Several years before MTV started. I was alone in my living room and I was actually waiting for some kiddie film to start. But, when that video came on...Wow. I was so in awe. For a few moments, I thought I was watching something I shouldn't be. But, I felt the same way the first time I watched Monty Python a year or so earlier. My parents didn't seem to care then. So I watched this video...Then right after that video, Gary Numan's, "Cars," was next. I found myself that day. :)
Man you ppl were born in the perfect period of time Like all good stuff happened in the past If I was like born 30 or 40 yrs ago I could have prolly gone to a Queen concert Or maybe I could have seen Elvis alive Today's is just boring songs with vulgar lyrics I am 17 would turn 18 this year The only good thing about his period is prolly internet Nothing else is good Now that I think about it even my mother wasn't born in 1972 crazy man
@@self-proclaimedanimator In most other human fields I would have scoffed at the notion that everything was better in the past as one of those tropes that are repeated ad nauseam for - literally - millenia. But I agree that current pop and rock music has reached a creative low point. The reason is unfortunately the digitization of music both in creation and reproduction. Simply speaking, you cannot make any money from it anymore and so a lot creative talent simply evaporated. Back in the days, you had to buy a record if you wanted to listen to music. It was a lucrative business to be a creative artist. Today you swap files, download them, go to youtube, etc. The artists are screwed, you cannot make a living from it and the most talented people find different professions. There is hardly any live music that is not performed by established artists. Check out bill-boards for concerts and on offer is mostly a very geriatric bunch of musicians and bands. Making music computer or even AI assisted allows everyone with minimal talent to produce something that is at least decent. In the end it just generates sludge. There has to be a lot of talent out there, there always is, but the conditions to nurture and develop that talent have deteriorated. A real bummer. We are cheated out of great new music.
Same I cried when he died I’ve loved Bowie since I was a baby and dressed as him for Halloween one year, I was in a nasa suit with a ziggy bolt painted across my face and being a red head made it even cooler. Rest In Peace you legend from the man who sold the world
I am struggling with my academics at the moment, and I decided to take a break to listen to Bowie. This song in particular calms me down. I felt like a traveler who's uncertain about the journey but is determined to take it anyway. I love it when music makes that kind of feeling happen.
How is it now? I have mental issues, sick, fear of anything. But i wanna pursue my dream to become a rocket scientist. I am already too old for education. But i cried everytime i listened to him and waste my time not to get enrolled
@@ganbatte1260 The thing is, when I feel sane, I am reminded of how I acknowledged that it's perfectly human to struggle in this world. If you're passionate about something, it's always worth the risk. I am more than my mental battles, like I always thought. It may be utterly strange to say in this medium, but I believe in you. Great things will follow. Let the Starman be your guide.
@@bonzo1948 thank you, especially bowie's songs are astrophysics and space kind of stuffs. right now i just got hired by a new company, i consider this a test for me (mental health). if i managed to overcome it, i will resigned and pursue my master degree. My God be with you. i hope we can see our comments when we have achieved our goals. happy weekend :)
I will agree with you this is the best one star man in fact I was going through the old school stuff remember tapes I found the original first tape that came out when he did the rise and the Fall by Ziggy Stardust and it's still in the plastic container that tapes come in where you can rewind it back just a little bit to hear that one word or you can on a CD I like tapes better than CDs I've had that tape since I turned 21 and I'll be 70 November my boyfriend and I used to listen to him all the time my boyfriend even bought the album the tape yeah my partner in crime left me he's up there with Bowie jerk I told him not to drink I told him not to smoke but no got to Heaven big sign no smoking no cell phones no beer alcohol. No one clean meat and the forbidden fruit I know what it is y'all want to know too don't you it's chocolate stay healthy everybody keep praying Jesus is coming 🙏🌈👍
I remember watching this live on TOTP as a 12 year old yoof and thinking how freakingcool is this. Meanwhile, Dad was squirming in his chair as I was watching in awe, and he was probably thinking what a bunch of bloody poofs. Sorry Dad, this is David Bowie, a bloody hero.
I LOVE how happy and comfortable they look, while absolutely nailing the performance. Charisma and good vibes beaming out of the screen. Miss him so much ❤️
The 70s were a decade marked by an explosion of colors, vibrant music and a unique style that is still remembered today with love and nostalgia. Gathering friends and family for an 70s themed party is a fun way to relive this iconic era and celebrate with lots of fun.
There is not one bad song on the Ziggy album and this song is a 50-year-old masterpiece. Some stars shine brighter than others, but David will forever be the Starman Waiting in the Sky. RIP, Mr Stardust. Your music still rocks in 2022.
Ziggy (David bowie) was so ahead of his time, you had him , the beatles and of course the rolling stones and bob dylan, so much great music reforming the thinking and actions of generations of people , music is a powerful tool , thanks for the upload!!
Bowie was a natural superstar. It is quite clear when you see this relatively early recording. What a confident and natural performance on stage not yet aware of his future. He blew up into a superstar after this performance, of course because he was truly amazing and special at that time. I'm a little too young to remember this performance, but I followed Bowie from around 1982 until his death. He made a difference in the music scene and I miss him.
There's a Starman, waiting in the sky. He'd like to come and meet us, but he thinks he'd blow our minds. You met us, and you did blow our minds. None like you before or since. RIP, Starman.
I'm 21 and I'm just now becoming a Bowie fan, I just listened to this album for the first time and now I understand what all the fuss is about! I've liked this song for a while though. This video for some reason made me a bit teary eyed, it's just such a legendary moment in time. Imagine being one of those people in the background dancing, I would tell it to everyone I met!
I'm 34 and never new how good David Bowe was until this year! I only ever saw him on the labyrinth as a child and he scared the hell out of me. I am shocked how incredible this song still is today! Learning to play the song makes me appreciate it even more! High quality timeless music baby!
@ Erik GT It's amazing how Bowie influenced the public - there's an emoji with his iconic lightening bolt across his face 👩🏼🎤👨🏼🎤 Where I live there are huge buildings right outside the entrance to the Holland Tunnel and one of them has a gigantic painting of David Bowie all the way on top, with orange hair and lightening on his face. It's so cool, it's massive 👨🏼🎤
I just retired teaching school. I used to have kids listen to Bowie songs about planets stars and astronauts to understand the effect of the space programs on society and culture. Kids actually liked it and made good observations about what a miracle this was to us all those years ago.
Mick Ronson is the most underrated guitarists of all time. Everyone talks about Prince, Steve Clark or Alex Lifeson but no one ever mentions him. He gave Bowie the sound that made him a legend. His solo on Moonage Daydream is one of my favourites. May he and Bowie live on forever
The 1972 performance of "Starman" on "Top of the Pops" is certainly a memorable one, the energy and charisma that Bowie brought to the stage was truly electric, and it's clear that he was enjoying every moment of the performance. His talent and unique style helped to make him one of the most iconic and influential musicians of all time, and his legacy continues to inspire and influence artists today.
this might sound odd but i have been going through a lot of things mentally and david's performances and songs are the only thing that light up my day. thank you david for everything i hope you're enjoying it up at mars
That's 500 years later, I suspect that all music will be AI generated in the near future, thus destroying the specialness of an artist and making music a mass product.
I really wish I had known of Bowie before his passing. He really just feels like someone out of this world, his music is the best I've ever heard. Fly high starman, hope you enjoy your trip across the stars.
agreed. im 13 years old and i first found out about him when i was 7 -8 (i share the same birthday as him, so curious young me found him by simple google search), and never really paid attention past. recently however, i began listening to him and i wish i would have paid him more attention when i was younger. he's nothing short of magical, that's all i can say about him.
@@allihi. I'm glad someone else from my generation likes Bowie's music I'm barely older than you but I found out about him much more recently. I fell in love with the way he tells stories through sounds and lyrics and how much soul he puts into every chord and every word. He indeed truly is just magical.
Same, I'm 12 turning 13 and I found out about him through Under Pressure and my Spotify recommendation to listen to Starman, wish I knew him before his passing too. R.I.P David Bowie, you changed music all by yourself
Obsessed with this song! most favourite Bowie song after Heroes..music has so much power..I was far from being born in 1970 but love his music so so much..love you forever Bowie!
All the verses are super cool, but when it comes to the chorus about the Starman, I feel like crying. It's beautiful that he's out there and cares about us, and doesn't want us to blow it. It's not just the words, it's the wistful longing that David sings with, and then with conviction about the children. I listen to a lot of music, but this-this is unique because... ahh, you fill it in.
I was going on a trip with my class back in '73 in Abbey Wood, a beautiful day, I think it was the science museum. What a bunch of nice kids, we were all friends and this old coach was waiting outside, the nice old driver had this playing on a radio. What a great time. We had just come out of the 60's, bloody hell what a time and now the 70's...more great times and then Elvis died and I was really sad.
David Bowie is the best. A Mozart of the 20th century, without any doubt ! I saw him in live in 1983 in Paris, I'll never forget it. Special thank to Mick Ronson, who was so important in this period !
Starman David Bowie Hey, now, now Goodbye, love Didn't know what time it was, the lights were low I leaned back on my radio Some cat was layin' down some rock 'n' roll Lotta soul, he said Then the loud sound did seem to fade Came back like a slow voice on a wave of phase That weren't no DJ, that was hazy cosmic jive There's a Starman waiting in the sky He'd like to come and meet us But he thinks he'd blow our minds There's a Starman waiting in the sky He's told us not to blow it 'Cause he knows it's all worthwhile, he told me Let the children lose it Let the children use it Let all the children boogie I had to phone someone, so I picked on you Hey, that's far out, so you heard him too? Switch on the TV, we may pick him up on channel two Look out your window, I can see his light If we can sparkle, he may land tonight Don't tell your poppa or he'll get us locked up in fright There's a Starman waiting in the sky He'd like to come and meet us But he thinks he'd blow our minds There's a Starman waiting in the sky He's told us not to blow it 'Cause he knows it's all worthwhile, he told me Let the children lose it Let the children use it Let all the children boogie Starman waiting in the sky He'd like to come and meet us But he thinks he'd blow our minds There's a Starman waiting in the sky He's told us not to blow it 'Cause he knows it's all worthwhile, he told me Let the children lose it Let the children use it Let all the children boogie La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Ese atuendo! Desde que descubrí a Bowie, su presentación de Starman en Top of the Pops siempre me cautivó, me parecía completamente fascinante. No puedo describir todo lo que sentí cuando tuve el atuendo frente a mis propios ojos en la exhibición Bowie Is en Japón. Estaba viendo todo en orden pero cuando vi el traje de Starman a lo lejos no pude evitar correr directo a verlo. Lo contemplé un buen rato y recordé todas las veces que veía el vídeo y me llenaba de emoción cuando Bowie señalaba a la pantalla. Cada vez que escucho Starman hoy en día, recuerdo ese maravilloso momento.
He was a true gentleman and humble, off stage. Too, he was the greatest lyricist of all time. He left us with many hidden meanings that, after decades of studying his songggs, I continue to find more and more genius in his creative writing.
Starman y Bowie siguen vigentes 50 años después. El número de veces que he escuchado esta canción, las primeras veces sin saber que me seguiría durante toda mi vida. Gracias!
I hadn't had much experience with Bowie when he returned to the stars, but shortly after I came across this video and, seeing his strange beauty and offbeat charisma, I immediately understood why so many people loved him so much. Six years and an enduring Bowie obsession later, it is now my opinion that this was the finest thing ever to occur on Top of the Pops, of all time.
My name is Elliot Stardust I was born in 1973 I am the son of Ziggy Stardust my father was a rock star I don’t remember my father in 1990 a strange light appeared near my house and a strange man who came out of this light grabbed me and threw me into this light and I I found myself in 2007, I’ve been in the 20th century for several years now, here’s my little story.
Mick Ronson contributed so much to Bowie's success. In his own words "You just pick up the guitar and thrash it to death" A great guitarist, performer and producer. Ronno, you're sadly missed
Bowie is easily one of the most broad musical artists I have ever seen. It’s incredible how much himself and his albums change as the years went by, a musical genius.
My dear mum loved Bowie from a young age and his music was a regular sound throughout my childhood. She passed away last year, and we had Ziggy Stardust playing at the end of her funeral. I can remember her singing her heart out to that song, especially the ending😄 I miss her so much 💔
My Mum was the same. Lost her nearly two years ago, but still got childhood memories of me and my sister sitting with her while she taped Bowie songs off the radio. Thought about having Life On Mars at her funeral, but didn't want to cry every time I listened to it. Turns out I do anyway. Your Mum sounds really great, I'm sorry they're both gone
I was a teenager when this was on TotP. My Mum thought he was beautiful. I think Bowie was loved by all generations. When he died I had a lump in my throat. I saw Moonage Daydream earlier in the week and I just loved it. ❤️. Both your Mums would have loved it. ❤️
My Mama is 90 and loves Bowie and my eldest son who has just turned 40 is a huge fan too. As I’ve already said it was the moment he broke the fourth wall on Top of The Pops in 1973 that a 13 year old me was convinced he was pointing just at me. That evening David Cassidy was erased from my heart and from my bedroom walls. By Saturday Bowie had replaced him and I’ve never faltered. Even now I have a framed Aladdin Sane album cover my children gifted me. It’s on this old lady’s bedroom wall. I asked for money this Christmas from my Mama & Sister and I’m going to have a small tattoo of the lightning bolt on my forearm.
I was at a Bowie tribute concert last week and in the audience were three or four twenty five year olds who wouldn't have been born twenty five years after this performance, yet they knew every word of the song and were dancing away with the same passion and zeal which their parents and grandparents would have had when they first heard the song. It just goes to show great songs are timeless and easily cross over through the generations.
I always thought this iconic performance deserved to be on his official UA-cam Channel. I remember seeing it on a BBC Top Of The Pops to do with guitar heroes and I was glued to the screen and how good his singing and look was. I wasn't around in the 70's, 80's or 90's but it is indeed cool to like those decade I mentioned such great great music from amazing people. Bowie is one of my favourite icons and what a tune Starman is!
The 14 year old me was blessed to see this performance go out live on TOTP in 1972, just before heading out to the local youth club. Everybody was talking about it. It was played for weeks to come. The fact that this performance made my parents feel uncomfortable and the feeling that David had given all young people the nod to be a little weird and be comfortable with it was the icing on the cake.
@@kitesurf58phil hahaha!!! When our parents were weirded out, it was definitely a hit! The generation gap. I will say, my dad was pretty cool, he bought Saturday Night Fever and Abba albums in his mid 50’s, listening with headphones. My 19 year old self realized my WW2 battle hardened dad was hip! 🤓✌️
Only thing I don't like about this version is the muddied guitar just before the each chorus. Sounds much better on the album than this version. But I'll deal with it since the rest of this version is better 🤣
Di 2024 ini sy baru mendengarkan lagu ini. tertinggal 50 tahun. saya mencari lagu ini karena video-video pendek di youtube tentang seseorang yang menolong sesamanya karena nurani kemanusiaan. Salam dari Indonesia In 2024, I just listened to this song.50 years behind. I looked for this song because of short videos on UA-cam about someone who helps others because of humanitarian conscience. Greetings from Indonesia
Często słucham ten Utwór. Jest przepiękny. Tak wspaniałe głosy odchodzą ale ICH utworu zostaną ponadczasowe. Nie przeszkadzają mi kto jaką ma orientację. Ważny Człowiek, serce ❤️ i tak piękna MUZA. Cudo
"I listen to this song often. It's beautiful. Such wonderful voices pass away, but THEIR songs will remain timeless. I don't care who has what orientation. Important Man, heart ❤ and such a beautiful MUSE. Wonder..." Words by JagodaJagoda
It still makes me giggle watching the kid in the tank top watching himself on the monitor, oblivious of the momentous occasion this was. A wonderful piece of TOTP history. Love it xxx
I watched it back then and have several times since and you are absolutely right. I thought the same back then as I do now. You wonder where he is now and whether he revels in that bit of history "that's me - really!" or whether he lived a life of embarrassment continually denying his moment of fame. It's not as if he could even dance!!! :-)
I was 14years old when saw this , blew my mind back school next day we couldn't stop talking about him ,when we went out we dressed like him face paint as well it was fabulous ,and the rest is history God bless him ❤
I just can't get enough of this video! So, so, SO, cool. Bowie and his buddies in band just jammin' and living it up! Love the colors from the period and lights and his voice....WOW. An original voice that you can never mistaken him for any other vocalist. Rest in peace man! 🙂.
After 50 years, this song go viral again and have positive vibes
Потому что она бессмертная
50 years ...omg
@@СтарыйЗнакомый-в9щhe not she.
Oi, mate!
52 years
David looked like he was having the time of his life and so relaxed and into it.
This is an absolute Gem.
IMO he actually looks a bit nervous (trying to hide it with his Bowie flair) until 1:02 when mick joins him for the chorus
@@TheRyanH. he's great at hiding
When he puts his arm around Ronson I get goose bumps and a smile
@@DavidLee-rx6uo bruh
@@mrcurlywurly9338 Now now its not what you think LOL
David Bowie never died earth was just one of his tours 😉
Underrated comment 👏
Love what you said, perfect 💫 🌟🌎♥️
He went to jupiter
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When humans land on mars, David bowie will already be there.
Brother this song singed the first time in "1972". Now it's 2024 and i am listenin first time. Very good song.
It was the first single that I bought. I was 12. Mum was, "not amused". Bowie, Purple, Zepp, Tool. My all-time 'Heroes'.
Enjoy
When ever I see Bowie’s earlier performances like this one, a smile naturally appears on my face, not only because I like his music so much, but due to the fact that he will go on to create so many more iconic albums and songs from here - along with the fact that David himself in the recording is not yet aware of his future feats. Long live David, and may you rest in peace.
Hi I recommend a new indie song called 'Looking into The Mirror' by Robert Nix
1972
Well, it's playback, but anyhow.....
My money says he is not resting, he's creating for the next dimension. Knowing there will be life on mars.
Amen God bless you David our beautiful labyrinth star man 🥰🥰🥰
My husband Stephen died 15th March 2023, a massive Bowie fan. I hope my starman waits in the sky for me when my calling comes. Love and miss you everyday darling. X❤🙏
rest in peace Stephen 🙏
off course he is waiting there..as if you didnt know.Your simple words made me tear....
Ámen......
he's waiting for you absolutely
i'm so sorry.. you two will reunite someday. i wish you the best.
I love this! When David and Mick sing into the mic, and he puts his arm over his shoulder, it was a real happy gesture.
If only is Mick jagger..
Is that Mick Jagger?
@@krakinis1885 Mick Ronson
Its the cutest thing ever
Why is Ronson always invading the videos
Everyone I know that saw this "live" back in the day, remembers this performance, even though it was 50+ years ago. It changed so many young lives.
RIP David, Mick and Trev.❤
Yes - he was 50 years ahead of the zeitgeist
This was the exact moment as a 13 year old I became a Bowie fan for ever, watching this again 50 years later I can see why. Looking at it now with older more mature eyes I can see this is the moment Bowie knew he had really made it, they look to be genuinely enjoying every second. Loved every second of that
If there was ever someone with high-destiny guts and undeniable star quality it must be Bowie.
I never truly appreciated him until now.
I think I was 6 years old when I first saw, "Ashes to Ashes," on the Showtime, as filler. Several years before MTV started. I was alone in my living room and I was actually waiting for some kiddie film to start. But, when that video came on...Wow. I was so in awe. For a few moments, I thought I was watching something I shouldn't be. But, I felt the same way the first time I watched Monty Python a year or so earlier. My parents didn't seem to care then. So I watched this video...Then right after that video, Gary Numan's, "Cars," was next. I found myself that day. :)
Man you ppl were born in the perfect period of time
Like all good stuff happened in the past
If I was like born 30 or 40 yrs ago
I could have prolly gone to a Queen concert
Or maybe I could have seen Elvis alive
Today's is just boring songs with vulgar lyrics
I am 17 would turn 18 this year
The only good thing about his period is prolly internet
Nothing else is good
Now that I think about it even my mother wasn't born in 1972 crazy man
@@self-proclaimedanimator In most other human fields I would have scoffed at the notion that everything was better in the past as one of those tropes that are repeated ad nauseam for - literally - millenia. But I agree that current pop and rock music has reached a creative low point. The reason is unfortunately the digitization of music both in creation and reproduction. Simply speaking, you cannot make any money from it anymore and so a lot creative talent simply evaporated. Back in the days, you had to buy a record if you wanted to listen to music. It was a lucrative business to be a creative artist. Today you swap files, download them, go to youtube, etc. The artists are screwed, you cannot make a living from it and the most talented people find different professions. There is hardly any live music that is not performed by established artists. Check out bill-boards for concerts and on offer is mostly a very geriatric bunch of musicians and bands. Making music computer or even AI assisted allows everyone with minimal talent to produce something that is at least decent. In the end it just generates sludge. There has to be a lot of talent out there, there always is, but the conditions to nurture and develop that talent have deteriorated. A real bummer. We are cheated out of great new music.
There will never be another Bowie ... a blessing to the planet ... rest his soul
He's with us always
Rest? Let his soul do much more than rest.
It's so rare to find someone better live than recorded
You mean singing live with a pre recorded backing track
sure, you keep believing that. And I will keep believing that bowie fell from the sky..an alien
@@tdmmcl1532he was cremated so that his body fumes rise up to the other planets so he can tour there to or at least that's
@@tdmmcl1532that's what I think
That was not unusual at that time, in fact what was unusual at that time was not singing well live
This man's music literally took me out of a deep depression when i was a young lad ; RIP mr Starman!😢❤
bowie honestly means so much to me. i miss him despite never meeting him. he is ethereal 💖
So do i
I did. And he is.😉
He really is such an important ans boundary pushing figure much love 💘.
Same I cried when he died I’ve loved Bowie since I was a baby and dressed as him for Halloween one year, I was in a nasa suit with a ziggy bolt painted across my face and being a red head made it even cooler. Rest In Peace you legend from the man who sold the world
he is unreal and eternal
1:37. That's it. The moment Bowie breaks the fourth wall and changes rock and roll forever. And so many lives.
👍
Yep
Fourth wall breaker, singer/song writer and a bloody legand
The thing is, it could be so kitschy if anyone else did it, but he pulls it off with his offbeat charm and really makes you believe it
Well, remember Bowie is the only guy in the world who looks terrific in a green suit. 😁👍
This bassline is awesome. The beat and guitars. It sounds so raw, yet sophisticated and gentle. No autotune.
...and Mick Ronson's sweet right hand.
@@dunbustinRonson is the MAN !!
Baseline is absolutely insane - especially over the chorus!!
유트브 영상에서 듣고 찾아본 데이비드 보이 노래
스타맨 이란곡 잘 듣겠습니다😊
어떻게 이곡이 70년대 곡일수가 있쬬~~😊
tak
지구관리자가 인류에게 기술을 하나씩 던져주 듯이, 음악도 때에 맞게 소개하기 때문입니다
이 음악은 지구와 인류들의 진실에 대한 노래이기 때문에 좋을 수밖에 없는 것이죠
제목이랑 가사를 보세요
왜 저런 노랠 할까 지금 보면 다 아는 것이죠
It was produced in the 70's
I am struggling with my academics at the moment, and I decided to take a break to listen to Bowie. This song in particular calms me down. I felt like a traveler who's uncertain about the journey but is determined to take it anyway. I love it when music makes that kind of feeling happen.
Bowie will cure any academic brain block as I did the same thing may years ago by playing Aladdinsane :)
How is it now? I have mental issues, sick, fear of anything. But i wanna pursue my dream to become a rocket scientist. I am already too old for education. But i cried everytime i listened to him and waste my time not to get enrolled
Bowie has a charm that his music can have a dark undertone but be really calming at the same time
@@ganbatte1260 The thing is, when I feel sane, I am reminded of how I acknowledged that it's perfectly human to struggle in this world. If you're passionate about something, it's always worth the risk. I am more than my mental battles, like I always thought. It may be utterly strange to say in this medium, but I believe in you. Great things will follow. Let the Starman be your guide.
@@bonzo1948 thank you, especially bowie's songs are astrophysics and space kind of stuffs. right now i just got hired by a new company, i consider this a test for me (mental health). if i managed to overcome it, i will resigned and pursue my master degree. My God be with you. i hope we can see our comments when we have achieved our goals. happy weekend :)
I’ve played Bowie’s music for over 50 years and he’s been such an influence in my life. This is the song that will play at my funeral!
We played this at our mum's funeral. She loved Bowie.
1972
I will agree with you this is the best one star man in fact I was going through the old school stuff remember tapes I found the original first tape that came out when he did the rise and the Fall by Ziggy Stardust and it's still in the plastic container that tapes come in where you can rewind it back just a little bit to hear that one word or you can on a CD I like tapes better than CDs I've had that tape since I turned 21 and I'll be 70 November my boyfriend and I used to listen to him all the time my boyfriend even bought the album the tape yeah my partner in crime left me he's up there with Bowie jerk I told him not to drink I told him not to smoke but no got to Heaven big sign no smoking no cell phones no beer alcohol. No one clean meat and the forbidden fruit I know what it is y'all want to know too don't you it's chocolate stay healthy everybody keep praying Jesus is coming 🙏🌈👍
Absolute same x
Not yet hey 😊
Just think back then it was normal to turn on your television and be greeted with performances such as this one!!!
My teenage son got interested in David Bowie because this song became viral now in 2024.
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How can this man be a human being like the rest of us? He truly seems like a visitor from another world.
David was not of this earth ❤⭐️💫
One of the greatest songwriters ever. If you like David Bowie you might like listening to a band called The Doublejumps
Only because hes sp white? kinda racist ngl
joke, pls dawids fans dont find me
@@ktosinny9260 When your accusation of racism reveals your own racism lol
@@Falconlibrary litterally said it was a joke, chill out bro
David Bowie will still be listen to for another 100+ years.
MUCH more
Of course.
By 2050 he will be completely forgotten.
Bowie vivirá por siempre ❤️❤️❤️❤️😜😜👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Will be appreciate, and you know it 👍👍
The film is so clear, the sound so clear, you could swear it's here and now!
RIP Mick Ronson
RIP David Bowie
RIP Trevor Bolder too and his badass furry gray ringlets.
That's the BBC for you. Best picture at the time.
Superman music videos bring back starman David Bowie music 🎶🎵🎶 much better than actual music🎉🎉🎉
I love it also on under pressure with Freddie Mercury
Lucifer sings for Superman.
@@PaulSaint-w9c
Lucifer Morningstar sings with Grand Regent Thragg.
There will never be another artist like David Bowie.
Sag niemals NIE !
Anyone here from ATYD? David Bowie was (and still is) an absolute icon.
HOLY SHIT ATYD??? IM HERE BABE
Same 🖤
Hereeeee ❤
Herreee!! ^^
Hello!!!
One of the best moments in music history 🔥🔥
Absolutely.
@@sweetpea3153 Everyone has forgot Mick Bronson, R.I.P!
@@uunimaisteri0083 no we haven’t, Mick Ronson gets lots of love still. As he should, ax man deluxe 🎸♥️🔥
It's true! ❤❤❤
恥ずかしながら、今更ながらデイビッド・ボウイの魅力に気付きました。かっこいいし、いい歌歌うなぁ♪
This song is 51 years old and still i love it
Age of a song has nothing to do with how much one can like it - several classical pieces were written 400 years ago and are still highly loved. Right?
@@Vinterfrid That’s the point. This song was so special that it stood out against so many others.
I remember watching this live on TOTP as a 12 year old yoof and thinking how freakingcool is this. Meanwhile, Dad was squirming in his chair as I was watching in awe, and he was probably thinking what a bunch of bloody poofs. Sorry Dad, this is David Bowie, a bloody hero.
My dad said the same , and then said he would of been horse whipped for doing it forty years earlier ,🤭
Whenever I hear David bowie, i can't explain it, but it makes me believe that there is still peace in the world
I love how David puts his arm around his buddy and they sing together. That what’s I call friendship.
I think they were very fond of each other.
Rest in musical peace David and Mick.
Both are now starmen⭐️🌟🌠🌌
I LOVE how happy and comfortable they look, while absolutely nailing the performance. Charisma and good vibes beaming out of the screen. Miss him so much ❤️
Crazy
what a beautiful vid.Mick belongs in the pantheon of guitarists.
The 70s were a decade marked by an explosion of colors, vibrant music and a unique style that is still remembered today with love and nostalgia. Gathering friends and family for an 70s themed party is a fun way to relive this iconic era and celebrate with lots of fun.
I lived through the 70s , and it wasn't anything like your description.
Tengo 57 años y aún sigo emocionándome viendo y escuchando esta actuación. ¡Te echamos de menos, Bowie! 😢
Te amo hermano ❤ abrazo grande desde San Martin de los Andes, Patagonia Argentina ❤❤❤❤❤❤
I feel very lucky to have lived thru that magical time in history....never to come again
Me too, amazing 70s
You guys are lucky. I would have loved to experience that time
There is not one bad song on the Ziggy album and this song is a 50-year-old masterpiece. Some stars shine brighter than others, but David will forever be the Starman Waiting in the Sky. RIP, Mr Stardust. Your music still rocks in 2022.
Ziggy (David bowie) was so ahead of his time, you had him , the beatles and of course the rolling stones and bob dylan, so much great music reforming the thinking and actions of generations of people , music is a powerful tool , thanks for the upload!!
Bowie was a natural superstar. It is quite clear when you see this relatively early recording. What a confident and natural performance on stage not yet aware of his future. He blew up into a superstar after this performance, of course because he was truly amazing and special at that time. I'm a little too young to remember this performance, but I followed Bowie from around 1982 until his death. He made a difference in the music scene and I miss him.
Went out and got ziggy next day still have it summer 72
There's a Starman, waiting in the sky. He'd like to come and meet us, but he thinks he'd blow our minds. You met us, and you did blow our minds. None like you before or since. RIP, Starman.
True....
I'm 21 and I'm just now becoming a Bowie fan, I just listened to this album for the first time and now I understand what all the fuss is about! I've liked this song for a while though. This video for some reason made me a bit teary eyed, it's just such a legendary moment in time. Imagine being one of those people in the background dancing, I would tell it to everyone I met!
You bet!! Glad you found his music, lots to listen too.☮️
Ziggy Stardust
@@Phone-sh7jg Spiders from Mars is my favorite Bowie incarnation 🕷️🌎
Yes i was there for this brilliant era..it was great❤️❤️❤️👌
Enjoy the ride!
I'm 34 and never new how good David Bowe was until this year! I only ever saw him on the labyrinth as a child and he scared the hell out of me. I am shocked how incredible this song still is today! Learning to play the song makes me appreciate it even more! High quality timeless music baby!
One of the most beautiful humans in recorded history.
I was only 11 years when this was released. Love it and get goose bumps whenever I hear it. I am age 63 now and living in a entirely different UK
Whaaat? It isnt 1970's anymore? Wtf
Ain't that the truth? I'm 68, I'd give up all of my future years to have 3-4 years as it was back then. I'd make that deal in a new york nanosecond.
Remember watching this as a kid, he gave me huge inspiration! Now, I make my own music just like him :D 🕊🎸👨🎤
@ Erik GT
It's amazing how Bowie influenced the public - there's an emoji with his iconic lightening bolt across his face 👩🏼🎤👨🏼🎤
Where I live there are huge buildings right outside the entrance to the Holland Tunnel and one of them has a gigantic painting of David Bowie all the way on top, with orange hair and lightening on his face. It's so cool, it's massive 👨🏼🎤
I don't even know you...
@@lonewolf2150 same🤭
@@LIZZIE-lizzieThe mural is on the Jersey side at 837 Jersey Avenue. So cool 😎 😎
1972
I just retired teaching school. I used to have kids listen to Bowie songs about planets stars and astronauts to understand the effect of the space programs on society and culture. Kids actually liked it and made good observations about what a miracle this was to us all those years ago.
Sounds like you were a very inspirational teacher. Kudos 🤘
As a very impressionable 8 year-old, this was a seminal moment in my life.
Mick Ronson is the most underrated guitarists of all time. Everyone talks about Prince, Steve Clark or Alex Lifeson but no one ever mentions him. He gave Bowie the sound that made him a legend. His solo on Moonage Daydream is one of my favourites. May he and Bowie live on forever
The 1972 performance of "Starman" on "Top of the Pops" is certainly a memorable one, the energy and charisma that Bowie brought to the stage was truly electric, and it's clear that he was enjoying every moment of the performance. His talent and unique style helped to make him one of the most iconic and influential musicians of all time, and his legacy continues to inspire and influence artists today.
And at the time it was one of the most complained about editions of totp ever
THE LOOK on my parents faces when this came on TV that night! It was all we talked about at school for days thereafter. Worlds were forever changed.
this might sound odd but i have been going through a lot of things mentally and david's performances and songs are the only thing that light up my day.
thank you david for everything i hope you're enjoying it up at mars
He was brilliant 👍❤️❤️👌🌍
Tears to my eyes
Hope you are fine dear. ❤❤
Hope you're doing ok.
@@Yt-le2mu thank you so much i am doing much better now ❤
One of my saddest regrets is not seeing Bowie live. What an awesome human and an innovative man.
He was so young, already had this particular smile in his eyes.... I miss him so much...
"In the year 2525, if man is still alive",... we'll still be listening to Bowie and Ronson.
❤❤❤
That's 500 years later, I suspect that all music will be AI generated in the near future, thus destroying the specialness of an artist and making music a mass product.
@@20kilovoltI don’t bc there are just some things that can’t be replicated. Soul is one of them.
This man has no idea how much hope he'll give to future generations even after half a century.
3 CHORD DRUGGIES OWN YOU, DUDE............................
In 1000 years it will still be heard and Bowie will be more immortal than ever
Love this performance.. Bowie is so playful and having such a good time with Mick. Every song on Ziggy is brilliant. Love you David. Miss you. ❤
I was trying to determine if that was Mick Ronson. Is that correct?
@@nobodyspecialdotorgrichard5971 Yes it is Mick Ronson
1972
I really wish I had known of Bowie before his passing.
He really just feels like someone out of this world, his music is the best I've ever heard.
Fly high starman, hope you enjoy your trip across the stars.
agreed. im 13 years old and i first found out about him when i was 7 -8 (i share the same birthday as him, so curious young me found him by simple google search), and never really paid attention past. recently however, i began listening to him and i wish i would have paid him more attention when i was younger. he's nothing short of magical, that's all i can say about him.
@@allihi. I'm glad someone else from my generation likes Bowie's music
I'm barely older than you but I found out about him much more recently.
I fell in love with the way he tells stories through sounds and lyrics and how much soul he puts into every chord and every word.
He indeed truly is just magical.
Same, I'm 12 turning 13 and I found out about him through Under Pressure and my Spotify recommendation to listen to Starman, wish I knew him before his passing too. R.I.P David Bowie, you changed music all by yourself
@@allihi.Same, I'm nearly 13 and I found out about him through Spotify recommendations, more people ought to know about him
@@Ice75 Agreed, as someone who is almost 15, I'me glad I found him, his songs just hit different
Saw David the first time in 1974. Saw him 3 time he will always be my favorite❤. Had every one of his albums
That is so awesome, Lynne!!! I saw him just the one time in 1990 near Houston, TX. Incredible show. Still can’t believe he’s “gone”. 😭
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７０年代はアルバムを聴いていたし‥ミュージックビデオが有るとは知らず‥たが‥今では‥音楽番組で放送されたりUA-camで観る事ができるから本当に便利になりましたね❤
Obsessed with this song! most favourite Bowie song after Heroes..music has so much power..I was far from being born in 1970 but love his music so so much..love you forever Bowie!
Just watched this today. 6/7/22 . Fifty years to the day since I first saw this. Thanks for everything David.❤️.
Wish I could’ve sat down and had a chat with Bowie. What an experience that would be
This is one of his hit songs, and David was an excellent singer. His band did a good job playing well together. Thanks for putting it on UA-cam.
All the verses are super cool, but when it comes to the chorus about the Starman, I feel like crying. It's beautiful that he's out there and cares about us, and doesn't want us to blow it. It's not just the words, it's the wistful longing that David sings with, and then with conviction about the children. I listen to a lot of music, but this-this is unique because... ahh, you fill it in.
Beautifully said.❤
I love this music video!!
The appearance that they are singing happily is the best
Thank you star man!!
Love Love Starman!! 😃I'll go to Bowie photograph exhibition in Kyoto this weekend! 💕
I'm here in November 2024
I was going on a trip with my class back in '73 in Abbey Wood, a beautiful day, I think it was the science museum. What a bunch of nice kids, we were all friends and this old coach was waiting outside, the nice old driver had this playing on a radio.
What a great time. We had just come out of the 60's, bloody hell what a time and now the 70's...more great times and then Elvis died and I was really sad.
One of the great artists that transcends generations.
David Bowie is the best. A Mozart of the 20th century, without any doubt !
I saw him in live in 1983 in Paris, I'll never forget it.
Special thank to Mick Ronson, who was so important in this period !
Starman
David Bowie
Hey, now, now
Goodbye, love
Didn't know what time it was, the lights were low
I leaned back on my radio
Some cat was layin' down some rock 'n' roll
Lotta soul, he said
Then the loud sound did seem to fade
Came back like a slow voice on a wave of phase
That weren't no DJ, that was hazy cosmic jive
There's a Starman waiting in the sky
He'd like to come and meet us
But he thinks he'd blow our minds
There's a Starman waiting in the sky
He's told us not to blow it
'Cause he knows it's all worthwhile, he told me
Let the children lose it
Let the children use it
Let all the children boogie
I had to phone someone, so I picked on you
Hey, that's far out, so you heard him too?
Switch on the TV, we may pick him up on channel two
Look out your window, I can see his light
If we can sparkle, he may land tonight
Don't tell your poppa or he'll get us locked up in fright
There's a Starman waiting in the sky
He'd like to come and meet us
But he thinks he'd blow our minds
There's a Starman waiting in the sky
He's told us not to blow it
'Cause he knows it's all worthwhile, he told me
Let the children lose it
Let the children use it
Let all the children boogie
Starman waiting in the sky
He'd like to come and meet us
But he thinks he'd blow our minds
There's a Starman waiting in the sky
He's told us not to blow it
'Cause he knows it's all worthwhile, he told me
Let the children lose it
Let the children use it
Let all the children boogie
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Ese atuendo! Desde que descubrí a Bowie, su presentación de Starman en Top of the Pops siempre me cautivó, me parecía completamente fascinante. No puedo describir todo lo que sentí cuando tuve el atuendo frente a mis propios ojos en la exhibición Bowie Is en Japón. Estaba viendo todo en orden pero cuando vi el traje de Starman a lo lejos no pude evitar correr directo a verlo. Lo contemplé un buen rato y recordé todas las veces que veía el vídeo y me llenaba de emoción cuando Bowie señalaba a la pantalla. Cada vez que escucho Starman hoy en día, recuerdo ese maravilloso momento.
Magical Man Magical Co Creator Angel quite IS a secret .
1972
Viste una estrella...que ahora ya no esta con nosotros😢
He was a true gentleman and humble, off stage.
Too, he was the greatest lyricist of all time.
He left us with many hidden meanings that, after decades of studying his songggs, I continue to find more and more genius in his creative writing.
Starman y Bowie siguen vigentes 50 años después. El número de veces que he escuchado esta canción, las primeras veces sin saber que me seguiría durante toda mi vida. Gracias!
I hadn't had much experience with Bowie when he returned to the stars, but shortly after I came across this video and, seeing his strange beauty and offbeat charisma, I immediately understood why so many people loved him so much. Six years and an enduring Bowie obsession later, it is now my opinion that this was the finest thing ever to occur on Top of the Pops, of all time.
so glad to see how active this channel still is. thank you so much for that! ❤️
I'm here, August 2024❤️
me too
me too ❤
My name is Elliot Stardust I was born in 1973 I am the son of Ziggy Stardust my father was a rock star I don’t remember my father in 1990 a strange light appeared near my house and a strange man who came out of this light grabbed me and threw me into this light and I I found myself in 2007, I’ve been in the 20th century for several years now, here’s my little story.
Love your story bro/sis you could be a writer someday @@StardustMan1973
@@StardustMan1973 Yes!
Hail to one of the most creative, innovative and provocative artists of all time.
Hero reels led me here. I never heard this song in all my years. Awesome song.
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Tüm dünya seninle aynı fikirde
Same here!
Same with me
Que mundo tu vivia ?
This was the moment that changed my life. Hooked on Bowie for the rest of my life. How he is missed. There will never be another.
He's got so many amazing songs. And this is my favorite one.
Bowie Fans are ace .. Fantastic ... I love doing his covers on YT such a great artist ... its great to connect with his genius
Mick Ronson contributed so much to Bowie's success. In his own words "You just pick up the guitar and thrash it to death" A great guitarist, performer and producer. Ronno, you're sadly missed
Happy Birthday Wonderful Man 🖤💙🖤
Helped me through every stage of life since I was 10 and still doing it now.
Bowie is easily one of the most broad musical artists I have ever seen. It’s incredible how much himself and his albums change as the years went by, a musical genius.
My dear mum loved Bowie from a young age and his music was a regular sound throughout my childhood.
She passed away last year, and we had Ziggy Stardust playing at the end of her funeral. I can remember her singing her heart out to that song, especially the ending😄 I miss her so much 💔
My Mum was the same. Lost her nearly two years ago, but still got childhood memories of me and my sister sitting with her while she taped Bowie songs off the radio. Thought about having Life On Mars at her funeral, but didn't want to cry every time I listened to it. Turns out I do anyway. Your Mum sounds really great, I'm sorry they're both gone
@@stevewilldo3056 ❤😥Thank you. Your Mum sounds great too.
I was a teenager when this was on TotP. My Mum thought he was beautiful. I think Bowie was loved by all generations. When he died I had a lump in my throat. I saw Moonage Daydream earlier in the week and I just loved it. ❤️. Both your Mums would have loved it. ❤️
My Mama is 90 and loves Bowie and my eldest son who has just turned 40 is a huge fan too.
As I’ve already said it was the moment he broke the fourth wall on Top of The Pops in 1973 that a 13 year old me was convinced he was pointing just at me. That evening David Cassidy was erased from my heart and from my bedroom walls. By Saturday Bowie had replaced him and I’ve never faltered. Even now I have a framed Aladdin Sane album cover my children gifted me. It’s on this old lady’s bedroom wall. I asked for money this Christmas from my Mama & Sister and I’m going to have a small tattoo of the lightning bolt on my forearm.
Love this song!!!🤩🤗🌻🌺🌹🌷🌺❤️❤️👍👍👏👏👏💃💃💃💃💃🥰🇬🇹🇬🇹🇬🇹
I was at a Bowie tribute concert last week and in the audience were three or four twenty five year olds who wouldn't have been born twenty five years after this performance, yet they knew every word of the song and were dancing away with the same passion and zeal which their parents and grandparents would have had when they first heard the song. It just goes to show great songs are timeless and easily cross over through the generations.
I always thought this iconic performance deserved to be on his official UA-cam Channel. I remember seeing it on a BBC Top Of The Pops to do with guitar heroes and I was glued to the screen and how good his singing and look was. I wasn't around in the 70's, 80's or 90's but it is indeed cool to like those decade I mentioned such great great music from amazing people. Bowie is one of my favourite icons and what a tune Starman is!
Bowie Fans are ace .. Fantastic ... I love doing his covers on YT such a great artist ... its great to connect with his genius
The 14 year old me was blessed to see this performance go out live on TOTP in 1972, just before heading out to the local youth club. Everybody was talking about it. It was played for weeks to come. The fact that this performance made my parents feel uncomfortable and the feeling that David had given all young people the nod to be a little weird and be comfortable with it was the icing on the cake.
He IS the Starman!
@@kitesurf58phil hahaha!!! When our parents were weirded out, it was definitely a hit! The generation gap. I will say, my dad was pretty cool, he bought Saturday Night Fever and Abba albums in his mid 50’s, listening with headphones. My 19 year old self realized my WW2 battle hardened dad was hip! 🤓✌️
I much prefer this version to the album version. Bowie’s voice is so much clearer here
Me too
Plus Mick Ronson on backing vocals rules
Only thing I don't like about this version is the muddied guitar just before the each chorus. Sounds much better on the album than this version. But I'll deal with it since the rest of this version is better 🤣
What's worse about that is that the tone sounds better (slightly, but better) during the solo at the end
Yes this IS the message version, you can say God bless David Bowie so obvious though I Love you David Bowie ❤
Di 2024 ini sy baru mendengarkan lagu ini. tertinggal 50 tahun. saya mencari lagu ini karena video-video pendek di youtube tentang seseorang yang menolong sesamanya karena nurani kemanusiaan. Salam dari Indonesia
In 2024, I just listened to this song.50 years behind. I looked for this song because of short videos on UA-cam about someone who helps others because of humanitarian conscience.
Greetings from Indonesia
Sama bro 😂
Często słucham ten Utwór. Jest przepiękny. Tak wspaniałe głosy odchodzą ale ICH utworu zostaną ponadczasowe. Nie przeszkadzają mi kto jaką ma orientację. Ważny Człowiek, serce ❤️ i tak piękna MUZA. Cudo
Absolutely 💯
"I listen to this song often. It's beautiful. Such wonderful voices pass away, but THEIR songs will remain timeless. I don't care who has what orientation. Important Man, heart ❤ and such a beautiful MUSE. Wonder..." Words by JagodaJagoda
It still makes me giggle watching the kid in the tank top watching himself on the monitor, oblivious of the momentous occasion this was. A wonderful piece of TOTP history. Love it xxx
I watched it back then and have several times since and you are absolutely right. I thought the same back then as I do now. You wonder where he is now and whether he revels in that bit of history "that's me - really!" or whether he lived a life of embarrassment continually denying his moment of fame. It's not as if he could even dance!!! :-)
there was an effort to find him but I'm not sure they ever did. Tank tops forever!
50年後の今見ても凄く新鮮で素晴らしくカッコいい👍
When I think about how good David Bowie is, this sums it up pretty close. RIP
Starman, you'll always have my heart!
What absolute charisma, talent, and beauty. Wish I'd seen him live.
honest to god
Beautiful man!!!
I was 14years old when saw this , blew my mind back school next day we couldn't stop talking about him ,when we went out we dressed like him face paint as well it was fabulous ,and the rest is history God bless him ❤
I just can't get enough of this video! So, so, SO, cool. Bowie and his buddies in band just jammin' and living it up! Love the colors from the period and lights and his voice....WOW. An original voice that you can never mistaken him for any other vocalist. Rest in peace man! 🙂.
I'm 66 now Chicago girl Your amazing You knew wat head of time your god given knowledge from this song do true cry
Mesmerized by the bassist's effortless plucking, and impressed by Mick's vocal harmony. Great performance.
Great band!!
Mick was a talented guitarist and musical arranger ❤