um, it was Easter Monday. how offensive to offer a public prayer on Easter Monday? a wonderful, pure, spiritual act that took b***s. still one of the guttsiest things he ever did.
Bowie has been through very many religious and spiritual phases. He grew up nominally Christian, studied Buddhism (to the point of being one of the first artists to speak out in favour of Tibet and considered being a Zen monk), was briefly into Nietzche and Crowley, and has gone through existential periods. He married Iman, who as far as I know is still a practicing Muslim. He's definitely not a strick materialist.
I think he thought this was appropriate at the time. It's certainly a nice read.
@shaftsbury94 I was all right with it. I see nothing wrong with it. I thought it was a nice gesture on Bowie's part. How do you feel it was embarrassing? Just curious
Wow!! God Bless David Bowie for taking a very courageous moment at this concert. Whether truly sincere, or not, it took a lot of guts to this at a rock concert.
God answers all sorts of prayers, but after Bowie recites "The Lord's Prayer" and gets ready to walk off stage, he makes a face. Wonder if he wasn't sincere... And I hate to say such a thing about him. I absolutely LOVE Bowie. But he's been known to not be a real religious person. So maybe it made him feel a bit out of place.
@piratefreak07 It's true that he is a self-claimed non-religious person, but he is spiritual, and perhaps he believes that everyone has an undying soul that goes somewhere after death. I think he made that face to try and hold back tears. Freddy Mercury was a dear freind of his and he really hopes he went to a better place, perhaps even to exist with a God. David Bowie has never done anything that he was forced to do or didn't want to do. I believe he prayed because he felt compelled to.
He said the Lord's prayer in front of untold millions of people, most of whom he knew probably wouldn't know what to think of it, and some of whom would not be happy about it...... but yeah, who knows if he believes in God.
Religeon and Christianity aren't mutually exclusive, but then, Christ is for EVERYBODY, so it's possible to be a Christian and not be religeous. I don't even think you have to be conscious that you're a Christian to be a Christian. Merry Christmas.
@Eingana01 Craig was a Bowie's dear friend from New York who was in the last stage of an AIDS-related illness. He died 2 days after this public prayer.
I don't believe in god but I admire david for taking the time to think of those less fortunate- and of course I'll always love his music- thanks david!
I don't think he's religious either, but I do believe he is spiritual to some degree and that he felt driven to do what he did here. I don't think it took guts so much as faith in his one feelings. David Bowie seems to do what he feels driven to do at the moment, or, at least he did here. I'm glad he did. He broke the mold, once again, as usual.
profound, touching, deep, pure ... you gotta have gulls to pray in a crowded stadium .... I'll never forget this... David Bowie: man, you teach us a lesson .... TX!
Wow, it wan't very rock star but fuck, if you like someone's music then you like their music and to say you can't listen to him just from that proves u were not a very big fan to start off with.
Wow, it wan't very rock star but fuck, if you like someone's music then you like their music and to say you can't listen to him just from that proves u were not a very big fan to start off with.
@gezzad Because Heathen is more about the quest for faith. He said that he's so angry at the idea of death that Life has become his stronger belief and that it may sounds a bit pagan, so he named the album "Heathen", but he addresses to God in a very beautiful way in the song "I would be your slave". You hear that one and won't think again Bowie is an atheist or a pagan.
whos craig?
dagoninfinite 3 hours ago
yeah he makes a face at the end, he prolly thinks - was I embarassing myself? maybe I shouldn't have done this?
dagoninfinite 3 hours ago
More coke anyone...?
jroseilyf 6 days ago
We lost to Awesome artists the very same day :(
RIP Freddy Mercury and Eric Carr (Drummer from KISS)
Jxiro13 3 weeks ago
God Bless David Bowie, he has prayed fromo his heart...yes God Bless Queen and All The World
plutao 1 month ago
um, it was Easter Monday. how offensive to offer a public prayer on Easter Monday? a wonderful, pure, spiritual act that took b***s. still one of the guttsiest things he ever did.
raysondetre 2 months ago
I know now why I have always loved David Bowie. We are brothers in Christ.
Tickbryan 2 months ago
Whatever you think about it, David was the only one who said a prayer in this concert! I find this very touching.
artemisia1947 2 months ago
Ewwwww. Arse-clenchingly embarrassing.
gregtube88 2 months ago
@damedavid I do concur, it's a damned shame he got slagged rotten for it - it was a very touching thing to do.
I feel the strain of trying to do anything Christian nowadays, but that's beside the point.
Evsta101 3 months ago 3
Bowie has been through very many religious and spiritual phases. He grew up nominally Christian, studied Buddhism (to the point of being one of the first artists to speak out in favour of Tibet and considered being a Zen monk), was briefly into Nietzche and Crowley, and has gone through existential periods. He married Iman, who as far as I know is still a practicing Muslim. He's definitely not a strick materialist.
I think he thought this was appropriate at the time. It's certainly a nice read.
monkeysoulpoet 4 months ago
Definitely the best way to combat the disease & Bonus points for it taking place at a rock concert.
fairyfellermaster 4 months ago
Happy Birthday Freddie, rest in peace.
organaphus 5 months ago
Interesting but I understood why he did it.
NoDestinyLive4Now 5 months ago
My name is Craig, and I got such a shock when he looked right at the camera and said "I know you're watching Craig."
freakingevilgenius 5 months ago
I remember this moment so well and think of it often - God bless you David Bowie x
firfuxsake 6 months ago 2
get real everyone it was bloody embarrissing.
shaftsbury94 6 months ago
@shaftsbury94 I was all right with it. I see nothing wrong with it. I thought it was a nice gesture on Bowie's part. How do you feel it was embarrassing? Just curious
99Kathryn 6 months ago
Wow!! God Bless David Bowie for taking a very courageous moment at this concert. Whether truly sincere, or not, it took a lot of guts to this at a rock concert.
rgarcia77 7 months ago 2
@rgarcia77 If we have just one chance to meet again Freddie it's because The Lord's Prayer is true!
uccio258 7 months ago
@uccio258 Amen! to that!
rgarcia77 7 months ago
God answers all sorts of prayers, but after Bowie recites "The Lord's Prayer" and gets ready to walk off stage, he makes a face. Wonder if he wasn't sincere... And I hate to say such a thing about him. I absolutely LOVE Bowie. But he's been known to not be a real religious person. So maybe it made him feel a bit out of place.
piratefreak07 7 months ago
@piratefreak07 It's true that he is a self-claimed non-religious person, but he is spiritual, and perhaps he believes that everyone has an undying soul that goes somewhere after death. I think he made that face to try and hold back tears. Freddy Mercury was a dear freind of his and he really hopes he went to a better place, perhaps even to exist with a God. David Bowie has never done anything that he was forced to do or didn't want to do. I believe he prayed because he felt compelled to.
MFLuder77 6 months ago
@piratefreak07 I agree about Bowie making that face. Actually, I think he was mocking Freddie, as frivolous as that may sound.
HawthyAbendsen 3 weeks ago
I agree this took a lot of guts on Bowie's part, especially in atheist Britain.
HuntersMoon73 8 months ago
Had he done this today and he'd be mocked by stupid atheist-poser hipster brats.
Reading some comments, I can't but think some atheists' attiude is as a true fundamentalist Taliban.
hugolvagancia 8 months ago
Is this for real?! Who does he think he is, Cliff Richard?
golfsaleriots 8 months ago
I love him for that. (not only)
ezaube1030 8 months ago
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Beautiful! AMEN!
joseutuado 8 months ago
Beautiful!
joseutuado 8 months ago
this is why david bowie is such a respected gentleman and musician
JoeyDPro2009 8 months ago 4
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"Nice one Dave!"
Go on Dave, stick death up satan's ring piece.
aylerpumpaction 8 months ago 2
beautiful, God bless us all
rdgwd237 9 months ago
It looks as if we have an atheist in the house...
TheDunderMuffin 10 months ago
A rather touching moment.
sheenque 10 months ago
I cant tell if this is a geniune christian act...or just Bowie being a bit "avant-garde"...
ogfunk187 11 months ago
What a great scene. At the very end it seemed like he was going to start crying.
And yes, God Bless Queen!
Yo1969Yo 11 months ago
God bliss you David Bowie. Another great reason why I love him!
aka4god 1 year ago 3
who dared to press the dislike button? anyway he didn't succed. this is one of the most beautiful videos I have ever seen! We love you Freddie!!
EvaRamone 1 year ago 2
He said the Lord's prayer in front of untold millions of people, most of whom he knew probably wouldn't know what to think of it, and some of whom would not be happy about it...... but yeah, who knows if he believes in God.
mbro7612 1 year ago
Religeon and Christianity aren't mutually exclusive, but then, Christ is for EVERYBODY, so it's possible to be a Christian and not be religeous. I don't even think you have to be conscious that you're a Christian to be a Christian. Merry Christmas.
mbro7612 1 year ago 2
i love bowie
FreneticKey 1 year ago
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What a dick
RofflesEnglish 1 year ago
WAS HE TAKing the piss?
Stube437 1 year ago
@Stube437 honestly... i cant tell!!
ogfunk187 11 months ago
happy birthday Freddy
Paintheshed 1 year ago
beautiful...I love David
LovelyStrings1 1 year ago
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Truly embarrasing, at least in my opinion.
Buy hey, it's a Queen concert, some tackiness is the point, I suppose...
alfamatic 1 year ago
Who is Craig????
Eingana01 1 year ago
@Eingana01 Craig was a Bowie's dear friend from New York who was in the last stage of an AIDS-related illness. He died 2 days after this public prayer.
Cyndizdayswar 1 year ago
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I love David Bowie, but seeing him say the Lord's Prayer almost made me puke. I felt myself reddening in shame... Arggg What was he thinking off???
WonderWoman2980 1 year ago
I don't believe in god but I admire david for taking the time to think of those less fortunate- and of course I'll always love his music- thanks david!
schenkmore0 1 year ago 2
beautifully said, God bless DB
lmorgan1974 1 year ago
I remember I watched this concert all the time when I was little... and I've always wondered... why did he nod at the end of his prayer?
bo0m3r4n9 2 years ago 2
What a great tribute to a friend:)
rolandgladden 2 years ago 3
I don't think he's religious either, but I do believe he is spiritual to some degree and that he felt driven to do what he did here. I don't think it took guts so much as faith in his one feelings. David Bowie seems to do what he feels driven to do at the moment, or, at least he did here. I'm glad he did. He broke the mold, once again, as usual.
naumnn 2 years ago 21
It was one of his stranger moments, particularly as he isn't religous.
arabiansanchez 2 years ago
How do you know??
kevinocooldaddy 2 years ago
because he said so, several times.
a specific example would be interview 1993; in reference to the logic behind the theme of his wedding.
arabiansanchez 2 years ago
@arabiansanchez Maybe not religious but a very spiritual man always looking for.
Cyndizdayswar 1 year ago
profound, touching, deep, pure ... you gotta have gulls to pray in a crowded stadium .... I'll never forget this... David Bowie: man, you teach us a lesson .... TX!
fernandoblanc 3 years ago 11
Aww.
5lightbulbsss12 3 years ago
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Jesus is fake and therefore this cracka David Bowie should shut the fuck up.
GODFATHA3000 3 years ago
je pleure, c'est malin pfffff
michellemabelle23 3 years ago
What a powerful moment that was. Thank you David. In the name of Jesus.
Amen
oswaldo555 3 years ago 7
Amen
uwi2 3 years ago
wow
mrsmajortom 3 years ago
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THE most cringe worthy moment ive ever witnessed.
lostbhoy2 3 years ago
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Amen :D
Yeah,just awful. I stopped listening to Bowie after this, it left that bad a taste.
Zorbathethe 3 years ago
Wow, it wan't very rock star but fuck, if you like someone's music then you like their music and to say you can't listen to him just from that proves u were not a very big fan to start off with.
lebetti88 3 years ago 4
Wow, it wan't very rock star but fuck, if you like someone's music then you like their music and to say you can't listen to him just from that proves u were not a very big fan to start off with.
lebetti88 3 years ago
totally agree with you !
fernandoblanc 3 years ago
that was great.
(and because it's me: he looks great in his torquise suit)
Puzzle96 3 years ago 3
...bowie...saying the lords prayer. O_o.....our buddhist/"energy force" believer. =( i like his views in the 70's!
lifeismusic08 3 years ago
That was so true, so sincere... Thank you, David.
hellospacegirl 3 years ago 5
THANKS FOR THIS, David!
aiwala 3 years ago 4
his face at 1.28...
SeanARTYCronie 4 years ago
relief, I suppose over how a gutsy yet classy move like that was received. There is only one such as Bowie.
skerrywall 4 years ago
amen to that
SeanARTYCronie 4 years ago 5
Thanks God for our brothers. God bless U.
PepeVales 4 years ago 6
Style and grace
LongDuree 4 years ago 4
Sytle and grace
LongDuree 4 years ago 5
S'il vous plaît, pouvez-vous traduire le texte de sa prière....Merci beaucoup !
Vinca66 4 years ago
Notre Père qui es aux cieux,
que ton Nom soit sanctifié,
que ton règne vienne,
que ta volonté soit faite sur la terre comme au ciel.
Donne-nous aujourd'hui notre pain de ce jour.
Pardonne-nous nos offenses,
comme nous pardonnons aussi à ceux qui nous ont offensés.
Et ne nous soumets pas à la tentation,
mais délivre nous du Mal.
Amen
levensbeschouwing 4 years ago 3
gods don´t prayer!!
quinhosan 4 years ago
Why the hell did he make the CD Heathen - Bit of Heathen?
gezzad 4 years ago
@gezzad Because Heathen is more about the quest for faith. He said that he's so angry at the idea of death that Life has become his stronger belief and that it may sounds a bit pagan, so he named the album "Heathen", but he addresses to God in a very beautiful way in the song "I would be your slave". You hear that one and won't think again Bowie is an atheist or a pagan.
Cyndizdayswar 1 year ago
beautiful. Bowie is beautiful.
Stunning moment.
ridesawhitehorse 4 years ago 31