David Bowie - NBC TV Johnny Carson Life On Mars+Ashes To Ash

[wendileona]

That snare sounds fantastic. EG Smith! Cool.

[swolenshut]

this truly is an iconic moment in both music, as well as TV entertainment. Bowie simply is one of the greatest. The look, sound, and presence. Fuckin' BOWIE Rocks!!!

[anarchore]

Bravo!

[juniatapark]

I REMEMBER THIS WELL OPERA BOWIE!!!!!

[lilnetty2]

Iconic !

[dadetruman]

its amazing how well he hides the lyric mistake int he second verse, so professional, he is one of the best there ever was for getting on with the show for the fans regardless od his condition of voice or anything else

[bringonthegoons]

Bill Nelson on the other guitar? Like many other greats, one of Bowie's strengths has been his ability attract other great musicians.

[upthehill1]

Can,t believe I only discovered this today.

Absolutely brilliant

[gecafe]

That's G.E. Smith on guitar (far right)!

Great performance!

[Annamandabella]

@gecafe I think he was on the "Fashion" video also. My main memories of him are from the SNL late eighties early nineties.

[TusOjosNegros]

One of the best David Bowie TV performances of all times.

[mainmovieplayer]

AlanHawk i must ask how you found this magnificent item?

[TusOjosNegros]

This performance circulated among fans already in the 80ies on VHS. I myself have it since this time (in the same quality), it was hard to get it. If you occupy yourself by something, you will meet people who have it, but it was hard.

[retteperro]

Do you say "bowwi" or "bawi"? Im just wondering...

[bringonthegoons]

Back in my childhood we called him Bawie just like on CFRA radio. Not many people remember ever having pronounced it that way.

[distratto66]

I was watching the wrong channel back in '80! Better late than never... Great vocals, super band!

[MoonageDaydream2008]

FANTASTIC!!!

[redsails2008]

I adore his voice on this one !!!

and the James Dean look is great too : )

[bcbc23]

wonderful new arrangement, and love his James Dean look!

[MusicCollaborator]

AMAZING