One of Bowie's most important songs: about finding solace and some sort of "happiness" even when "hitting an all time low". Sordid details following...
Do you remember a guy that's been In such an early song? I've heard a rumor from Ground Control Oh no, don't say it's true They got a message from the Action Man "I'm happy, hope you're happy too I've loved all I've needed, love Sordid details following" The shrieking of nothing is killing, just Pictures of Jap girls in synthesis and I Ain't got no money and I ain't got no hair But I'm hoping to kick but the planet it's glowing Ashes to ashes, funk to funky We know Major Tom's a junkie Strung out in heaven's high Hitting an all-time low Time and again I tell myself I'll stay clean tonight But the little green wheels are following me Oh no, not again I'm stuck with a valuable friend "I'm happy, hope you're happy too" One flash of light but no smoking pistol I never done good things (I never done good things) I never done bad things (I never done bad things) I never did anything out of the blue, woh-o-oh Want an axe to break the ice Wanna come down right now Ashes to ashes, funk to funky We know Major Tom's a junkie Strung out in heaven's high Hitting an all-time low My mother said, to get things done You'd better not mess with Major Tom My mother said, to get things done You'd better not mess with Major Tom My mother said, to get things done You'd better not mess with Major Tom My mother said, to get things done You'd better not mess with Major Tom
Alfredo,you choosed the right choice of words. You said that is the best track in your opinion and i totally agree with you. You cant say that is the best track because if you ask 10 people you will get 10 different answers wich is a good thing for me because you can find so many quality and honest songs to choose from. Mr. Bowie was and still is one of my favorite artist from the first time when i¨ heard his ChangesBowie album with 13 years (now i,m 44) wich in my opinion is an excellent introduction to his universe, and still i got the chills when i hear the countdown, but anyway Bowie is master and i will enjoy in his music forever. Greetings from Dalmatia.
Not many deserve the title legend but this man was truly a legend, I grew up listening to his music and changes to his many different faces and characters thank you David and rest in peace x
I nearly always avoid listening to this as it was played so often and there are just so many other good tracks on the album but I have to say hearing it again now it is a masterpiece of music actually. As it was playing I was reading about it and sometimes I marvell how things evolve the way they do. It is a classic song. Timeless and etheric.
I get tired of seeing this same comment under almost every song on UA-cam. When this came out it got played to death on the radio and when MTV came out a year later they incessantly showed the video for it. Not only that but this album topped the British album charts and reached No. 12 in the U.S. So how exactly is this "criminally underrated"?
"Ashes to Ashes"style has been described as art rock and new wave.It is notable for its delicate synthetic string sound, counterpointed by hard-edged funk bass, and its complex vocal layering. Its choir-like textures were created by guitarist Chuck Hammer with four multi-tracked guitar synthesizers, each playing opposing chord inversions; this was underpinned by Bowie's dead-pan, chanted background voices.
The bes song by Bowie, but together with Space Oddity! I could not decide which one is better between two of them. Also, one of the best rock songs ever, according to my opinion!
My mother HATES this song, because Bowie is dissing Major Tom - her favorite character in all of the music to which I have ever listened! Ironically, this is one of my absolutely favorite Bowie songs!!!
Here are the long days, light, love, fragile... Here is spring ! March, April with a sweet smile, Flowering May, scorching June, all the beautiful months smell magical cake... A poplar, on the banks of the sparkling ripples lake, Sees its reflection in this liquid mirror softly curl like great palm. The bird flutters at the bottom of the warm woods, so calm... Everything is an happy singing ; together, the green, blue, pink and purple trees Make tremble the wind with their divine and celestial leaves. The day is born crowned with a fresh and tender dawn; The evening is full of love; at night, I dream I am a swan, Through the immense shadow and under the blessed sky, Something happy to sing in the infinite, I fly.
One of Bowie's most important songs: about finding solace and some sort of "happiness" even when "hitting an all time low". Sordid details following...
Station to Station as well. Groovable depression. One's art is a failsafe.
Redhead Bowie is so handsome and relatable bro😩
@@BMG19FUNNYDIE I heard that he didn't remember Station to Station because he was so high. Still, he was kind to Iggy in Berlin.
Also about addiction
*my mother said**😏😏
Do you remember a guy that's been
In such an early song?
I've heard a rumor from Ground Control
Oh no, don't say it's true
They got a message from the Action Man
"I'm happy, hope you're happy too
I've loved all I've needed, love
Sordid details following"
The shrieking of nothing is killing, just
Pictures of Jap girls in synthesis and I
Ain't got no money and I ain't got no hair
But I'm hoping to kick but the planet it's glowing
Ashes to ashes, funk to funky
We know Major Tom's a junkie
Strung out in heaven's high
Hitting an all-time low
Time and again I tell myself
I'll stay clean tonight
But the little green wheels are following me
Oh no, not again
I'm stuck with a valuable friend
"I'm happy, hope you're happy too"
One flash of light but no smoking pistol
I never done good things (I never done good things)
I never done bad things (I never done bad things)
I never did anything out of the blue, woh-o-oh
Want an axe to break the ice
Wanna come down right now
Ashes to ashes, funk to funky
We know Major Tom's a junkie
Strung out in heaven's high
Hitting an all-time low
My mother said, to get things done
You'd better not mess with Major Tom
My mother said, to get things done
You'd better not mess with Major Tom
My mother said, to get things done
You'd better not mess with Major Tom
My mother said, to get things done
You'd better not mess with Major Tom
Thank you!
@Jeff Baker "Sordid details following "
i never got the real meaning of Space Oddity till i heard this. Thanks Mr. Jones for helping a 16 year old kid. In more ways than one.
My mama said, to get things done
You'd better not mess with Major Tom
Ashes to Ashes in my opinion is the the best track of Mr.Bowie. Wonderful, Incredible...Regards David. Your the best.
Alfredo Server Huertas you're
When you carefully listen to any of his creations, you'll find that....every song is the better track.
I knew it was a classic as soon ad I heard it at 6 years old.
Alfredo,you choosed the right choice of words. You said that is the best track in your opinion and i totally agree with you. You cant say that is the best track because if you ask 10 people you will get 10 different answers wich is a good thing for me because you can find so many quality and honest songs to choose from. Mr. Bowie was and still is one of my favorite artist from the first time when i¨ heard his ChangesBowie album with 13 years (now i,m 44) wich in my opinion is an excellent introduction to his universe, and still i got the chills when i hear the countdown, but anyway Bowie is master and i will enjoy in his music forever. Greetings from Dalmatia.
Its so hard to pick a favorite
Not many deserve the title legend but this man was truly a legend, I grew up listening to his music and changes to his many different faces and characters thank you David and rest in peace x
Ashes to ashes parece grabada hace 3 horas... maldito genio!!
Tres horas en el futuro!!! No hay canción que le toque el culo a Ashes to Ashes.
Masterpiece.
From 3:27 is the most amazing part of the song in my opinion. Just brilliant. Gives me goosebumps
02:44
WHAT A SOUND ! !
Ive never done good things. Ive never done bad things. Ive never done anything out of the blue...
I nearly always avoid listening to this as it was played so often and there are just so many other good tracks on the album but I have to say hearing it again now it is a masterpiece of music actually. As it was playing I was reading about it and sometimes I marvell how things evolve the way they do.
It is a classic song. Timeless and etheric.
Teenage Wildlife. Together, they make me cry.
This album made Bowie again after experimenting in Berlin i love the guitar work
I've been looking for this song for 4 years!!! I finally found it!
I've been looking for this song for 4 years!!! I finally found it!
His best song
Major Tom 1980!
when i bought this record i became one with the monster of this art david bowie created.
Criminally underrated song. Unique sound and great lyrics... Love and peace to all the Major Toms out there.
Per te 👍
I get tired of seeing this same comment under almost every song on UA-cam.
When this came out it got played to death on the radio and when MTV came out a year later they incessantly showed the video for it.
Not only that but this album topped the British album charts and reached No. 12 in the U.S.
So how exactly is this "criminally underrated"?
This song and video was so influential in my life as I was graduating from high school in so many ways. Thank you Mr. Bowie.
"Ashes to Ashes"style has been described as art rock and new wave.It is notable for its delicate synthetic string sound, counterpointed by hard-edged funk bass, and its complex vocal layering. Its choir-like textures were created by guitarist Chuck Hammer with four multi-tracked guitar synthesizers, each playing opposing chord inversions; this was underpinned by Bowie's dead-pan, chanted background voices.
This is so 70s, I forget that it's from 1980. One of my favorite Bowie songs. Love the video too.
I disagree, it's anything and everything but 70's. It could have been yesterday.⚡
Great song ❤
Ma première rencontre avec ce diabolique chanteur !
My mama loved David Bowie.
Wonderful mama 👍
The bad news : David Bowie is dead. The good news: David Bowie lived.
Like Men in Black he just went home.
🤗🌟
Best song of their best album in my opinion.
their?
Do not worry, too much! Language issue!
AGREED
Bowie, Tony Visconti .....no Eno on *this*, but you should know.....
/watch?v=FODvjYoVEi8
The bes song by Bowie, but together with Space Oddity! I could not decide which one is better between two of them. Also, one of the best rock songs ever, according to my opinion!
Risto Filkoski Blackstar is better
Both favourites. Try them back-to-back.
His best song
Great song from a great album.
Это фантастика ! Много лет люблю эту песню и клип , хотелось бы узнать перевод текста ! Девид , Ты , Великий Мастер !
Just in case anyone is wondering the Major Tom specific songs are
Space oddity
Ashes to ashes
Hallo Spaceboy
New killer star
thank you !!
My mother HATES this song, because Bowie is dissing Major Tom - her favorite character in all of the music to which I have ever listened! Ironically, this is one of my absolutely favorite Bowie songs!!!
Well.... He has created Major Tom, so... Anyway, it was obvious that he was a junkie !... I love both songs !!
well he uses the characte to reflect on his own drug abuse, which isn't really a diss imo
it's more like he tells the whole story now
Ha ha ha
Ahh David! I'm happy, hope you're happy too! God Bless You and your music. R.I.P.
RIP David. You are MISSED, man. ✌️
Major Tom 1980!
Epic song
love you bowie
Love Bowie's vocals here.
Wonderful song!!
Love ashes to Ashes and David Bowie
Jr high...I was **the weird respected chick**.... Shared w close friends...they loved it🤸🤸🤸🌀
WHAT IS THAT MELODY?!?!?!?
I prefer this to the remastered tbh
Love Bowie's vocals here.
What a tune ❤️
Como amo.
Mama said to get things done you better not mess with major tom
Perfectly bookends his great run that started with Space Oddity
LEGEND
I’m happy, I hope you are happy too
Simply gorgeus.
The best bowie ♥
Here are the long days, light, love, fragile...
Here is spring ! March, April with a sweet smile,
Flowering May, scorching June, all the beautiful months smell magical cake...
A poplar, on the banks of the sparkling ripples lake,
Sees its reflection in this liquid mirror softly curl like great palm.
The bird flutters at the bottom of the warm woods, so calm...
Everything is an happy singing ; together, the green, blue, pink and purple trees
Make tremble the wind with their divine and celestial leaves.
The day is born crowned with a fresh and tender dawn;
The evening is full of love; at night, I dream I am a swan,
Through the immense shadow and under the blessed sky,
Something happy to sing in the infinite, I fly.
Mushrooms, mushrooms and more mushrooms.
🖤
I prefer this to the remastered tbh
🎶⚡⚡🎵 andrew clarke : 'Be Bop Deluxe' keyboardist (!)
🎶⚡⚡🎵 andrew clarke : 'Be Bop Deluxe' keyboardist (!)
Que Deus o tenha!
🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
Get things done....🌵👀🌵
That is a guitar synthesizer at the end by the way
I'm happy, Hope your happy too.... Sordid details following....
I've never done good things I've never done bad things.
Love this song l try to make it a Hadit so l can hear it
2:05 Courage the Cowardly Dog and Pee Wee Herman make a cameo!
Don't mess with what'll kill you slowly
Souvenir...soupirs. Aujourd'hui c'est tellement pire en dessous du pire.
sonic potpourri perfection !
Happy..camper.you..were there for me..take my dixie cup..🌵👀🌵
Little green wheels😧
What are the little green wheels???
One flash of light, but no smoking pistol…
🎶⚡⚡🎵 andrew clarke : 'Be Bop Deluxe' keyboardist (!)
灰は灰に、、、
the people in the video were blitz kids
0:33
0:48
1:02
1:20
1:28
Catholic here..wheres scooby?🌵👀🌵
The radio cut is a disgrace; if you don't feel the tension in the odd time signature, did you really hear the song?? imo nope
Bowie looked good coping drugs in LA.. 40 years ago, that's what they're going to say about YOUR career
No he didn't
Ô non, ne me dites pas que c'est vrai, nous savons tous que le major Tom est un Junkie....
I've never done good things..I've never done bad things..