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The following Worldwide Video Archives of David Bowie includes footage from as early as 1973 to 2017. The source of the archives consists of footage from all over the world including but not limited to: USA, UK, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands and Japan.
Take a trip through the work, progression, diversity and growth of a true genius as you witness the “Video Archives” from 1973 to the very last live performance publicly in 2005. Nearly all of the Interviews, live performances and documentaries are in the order that they were originally released. Included are rare television appearances from around the world. Incredibly FORTY SEVEN HOURS on TWENTY FOUR separate DVD’s spanning FORTY FOUR years of this legendary artist. Each “Volume” comes complete with artwork and complete with full page menus and chapter selections for each and every “segment.
The most complete Video Archives on David Bowie anywhere in the world as one DVD Set. Even if you own ALL prior DVD collections you still would not have ALL the worldwide segments contained in this one of a kind unique collection.
David Bowie The Video Archives 1973-1976 Volume I
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1. (US TV) The Midnight Special 11/16/73: A rough edit of David Bowie’s The 1980 Floor Show from 18th – 20th October 1973 (and aired on NBC TV 16th November 1973) the complete show, here it is in a rough edit as my copy has the first 20 seconds of 1984/Dodo missing, I roughly tagged it on from the original transmission hence the low end quality for the first 20 seconds so don’t panic.;) (And of course I edited out all the Carmen/Troggs/Marianne Faithful & Amanda Lear footage out as you’re only here to see Bowie as with all the footage in the “Video Archives” Songs include: 1.1984/Dodo, 2.Sorrow, 3. Everything’s Alright, 4.Space Oddity, 5.1984/I Can’t Explain, 6.Time, 7.The Jean Genie, 8.I Got You Babe (Duet with Marianne Faithful), 9.1984/Dodo (39:12)
2. (US TV)’The Dick Cavett Show’ 11/05/74: Episode No.1539, Season No.7. Filmed at ABC Studios, New York, on 2nd November 1974. First broadcast: Thursday 5th December 1974: After a total of 74 concerts, David Bowie’s Diamond Dogs/Philly Dogs Soul Tour closed in Atlanta on 1st December 1974. three days later on the 4th December, Dick Cavett’s Wide World Of Entertainment screened this prerecorded appearance of David Bowie that had been taped in New York a month earlier while David was there for his Radio City Music Hall shows. During the Dick Cavett Show, David and his band gave performances of ‘1984’, ‘Young Americans’ and ‘Footstompin’. One other song ‘Can You Hear Me?’ was taped for the show but not televised, due to program length constraints. (32:04)
3. (UKTV) The Russell Harty Show 11/28/75: In-Depth Interview with David Bowie regarding his current work including the new film “The Man Who Fell To Earth”
4. (US TV) Dinah Shore 01/1976: David Bowie’s performance of “Stay” on the Dinah Shore in 1975. This rare vid features some crazy dance moves by the Thin White Duke and it’s a great performance. Rare Bowie interview with Dinah Shore. Watch for the part where he “bites” or snaps his teeth at her…she gets a little turned on by it! This follows his opening number of “Stay”. Later in the program David’s 2nd interview with Dinah Shore along with “Fonzie” from Happy Days TV Series. Rare Thin White Duke Interview with David talking about obsessive love and influences. Great interview!
David Bowie The Video Archives 1975-1978 Volume II
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5. (UK TV) BBC 2 “Cracked Actor: A Film About David Bowie” 01/26/75: Is a 53-minute-long BBC television documentary film about the rock star David Bowie. It was filmed in 1974. At the time he was a cocaine addict and the documentary has become notorious for showing Bowie’s fragile mental state during this period. It was made by Alan Yentob for the BBC’s Omnibus documentary strand, and was first shown, on BBC2 in the United Kingdom, on 26 January 1975. the infamous documentary about Mr. Bowie’s life and career in 1974 during the Philly Dogs/Soul Tour. If you haven’t seen it already, check it out. It’s a must see for Bowie fans. (53:14)
6. (Netherlands TV) “Top Pop” 10/13/77: Interview, backstage footage and “Heroes” RARE UNAIRED RAW FOOTAGE for Avro TV. 1977 Dutch press interview for the Heroes album: Bowie discusses the meaning of the title track and what it means to be a hero, future projects with Brian Eno and R o b e r t F r i p p, and the power of the media and artistic observation. Later footage includes photo session with Bowie and greeting young fans and posing for photographs, along with behind-the-scenes control room footage as he performs Heroes for Top Pop TV show. Interview continues with Bowie’s comments on the role of music in politics, being a rock idol, and the new generation of fans. (38:33)
7. (Netherlands TV) “Top Pop” 10/13/77: Heroes (actual performance that the “raw footage “ in the segment prior documents) This is the actual performance of that song
8. David Bowie Live at the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, Texas USA 04/10/78: The tour was actually called “Isolar II — The 1978 World Tour”, but was more commonly known as The Low / Heroes World Tour or The Stage Tour. These six songs were broadcast on USA television in a programme called ‘David Bowie on Stage’ sometime after 11/07/78. The footage has never been officially released otherwise.1 What In The World 00:26, 2 Blackout 05:19, 3 Sense Of Doubt 09:08, 4 Speed Of Life 12:15, 5 Hang Onto Yourself 15:03, 6 Ziggy Stardust 17:47 Final edit and slated on 11/07/78 (19:33)
David Bowie The Video Archives 1978 Volume III
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9. (Germany TV) David Bowie Live at Beat Club Musikladen 05/30/78: David Bowie having fun at the Beat Club in May 1978, dressed in what looks like a pimp’s pajama top and those kind of pants he made famous, which were later sold via adverts in the NME and The Face. I once nearly bought a pair but opted to have my ear pierced instead. As always, Bowie is more than ably supported by his superb backing band, which here includes Adrian Belew on electric guitar; George Murray on bass guitar; Carlos Alomar on rhythm guitar; Dennis Davis on drums; Simon House on violin; Sean Mayes on piano and strings; and Roger Powell on keyboards and synthesizers.
Track Listing: 01. “Sense of Doubt”, 02. “Beauty and The Beast”, 03. “Heroes”, 04. “Stay”
05. “The Jean Genie”, 06. “TVC15”, 07. “Alabama Song” and 08. “Rebel Rebel” (39:41)
10. (Japan TV) “Young Music Show” 12/12/1978: David Bowie live In Tokyo, Japan Last night of Low and Heroes. Songs include: 1. Warszawa, 2. Heroes, 3. Fame, 4. Beauty and the Beast, 5. Five Years, 6. Soul Love, 7. Star, 8. Hang on to Yourself, 9. Ziggy Stardust, 10. Suffragette City, 11. Station to Station, 12. TVC 15 (1 Hour)
David Bowie The Video Archives 1979-1987 Volume IV
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11. (UK TV) Afternoon Plus 02/12/79: Interview Bowie talks about projecting characters, painting, isolation, and the best ways to assimilate in foreign cultures. He also discusses his childhood, early influences, and comments on the incident that gave him his iconic eye
12. (US TV) The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson 09/05/80: “Life on Mars” and “Ashes To Ashes” (8:41)
13. (UK TV) Friday Night, Saturday Morning 10/10/80: Interviewed in the Carlisle Hotel by Tim Rice during Bowie’s run on Broadway as the Elephant Man. Includes clips from the play, audience reactions, and Bowie’s thoughts on working within someone else’s vision and the difference between theater and rock performance. This is very rare and hard to find, so enjoy.
14. (Australia TV) Countdown 10/20/80: Interview From a Japanese restaurant in New York City, Bowie talks about his run in the Elephant Man including clips from the play. Includes Bowie’s comments on the evolution of his career, beginning with “Love You ’Til Tuesday,” and “Space Oddity”. The interview continues from New York City, Bowie looks back at his own career, starting with “Hunky Dory.” Includes his thoughts on iconic characters Ziggy Stardust and Aladdin Sane and the line between character and self
15. (New Zealand) “Radio with Pictures” 1982: Brent Hansen interviews David Bowie Part 1. Interviewed from Auckland, Bowie sits down with New Zealand’s Brent Hansen on the set of “Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence” to discuss his role in production, playing the parts of other people’s characters, and the differences between film and stage, fresh off his run as the Elephant Man on Broadway.
16. (New Zealand) “Radio with Pictures” 1982: Brent Hansen interviews David Bowie Part 2. Continued from Radio with Pictures, Brent Hansen asks about collaborations with Queen and Iggy Pop, and new musicians for Bowie’s next album. Bowie also discusses his influences in writing and directing the music video for Ashes to Ashes, and his fascination with surrealism and the postmodern.
17. (US TV) MTV News 1983: Bowie questions MTV VJ Mark Goodman on the lack of Black artists on music television, and discusses the slow process of integrating musical media and catering to an entire country of consumers. Bowie and Goodman comment on artists like Prince blurring the lines of popular music, and what Marvin Gaye and the Isley Brothers mean to modern listeners.
18. (US TV) The 1984 M-TV Video Music Awards 9/17/84: Presents Video Vanguard to David Bowie, Present Best Male Video to David Bowie (Iggy Pop Accepts)
19. (US TV) Friday Night Videos December 1984: “Private Reel” segment Bowie talks about the importance of music videos and his production process, from storyboarding to shooting. From the expense of production to shooting on location, Bowie talks viewers through the process behind some of his most popular videos, including “Let’s Dance,” “DJ,” and “Ashes to Ashes.” Includes footage from the “Modern Love” video.
20. (Worldwide) Live Aid 07/13/85: TVC 15, Rebel Rebel, Modern Love, Heroes (17:41)
21. (US TV) The 1987 M-TV Video Music Awards 9/11/87: Never Let Me Down LIVE
David Bowie The Video Archives 1973-1987 Volume V
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22. (UK TV) BBC 1987 Re-Broadcast of the original edit and audio mix (pre DVD) of “Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars” (1973): This 1973 concert film directed by D.A. Pennebaker (Monterey Pop, Jimi Plays Monterey, Depeche Mode 101, etc.) documenting the final show of Ziggy Stardust (David Bowie) & the Spiders from Mars (Mick Ronson, Trevor Bolder, & Mick “Woody” Woodmansey)provides a rare glimpse into Bowie’s glam rock period. It is a loud & flashy assault on the senses that is experienced through both “sound” & “vision”. Film footage mostly consists of the performance, but also included are back stage scenes of Bowie changing from one costume to another.
Songs performed:
1) Hang on to yourself
2) Ziggy Stardust
3) Watch that man
4) Medley: Wild eyed boy from Freecloud/All the young dudes/Oh you pretty things
5) Moonage Daydream
6) Changes
7) Space Oddity
8) My death
9) Crack’d Actor
10) Time
11) Width of a circle
12) Let’s spend the night together
13) Suffragette City
14) White light/white heat
15) Rock & Roll Suicide
Leonard Maltin dismisses this film as “practically unwatchable and unlistenable” which would only be true for people who either dislike Bowie or the style of music. Yes, the music is sometimes loud, the focus is blurry here & there, and the strobe lights go crazy, but this is a David Bowie rock concert from the 1970s, isn’t that appropriate? Anyone who is interested in either David Bowie or the glam rock era of the 1970s will find this film essential. For one, it is the only film document of David Bowie’s Ziggy/glam phase and for another it is the “last concert” with “the Spiders” including Mick Ronson, who was a part of Bowie’s band since the 1969 album “Space Oddity” up until ’73’s “Pin Ups”. Bowie would, by 1974, have a new back up band, as well as a new look. This film deserves preservation on DVD as the historical document that it is.
*Look quickly for Ringo Starr talking with Bowie backstage
23. (UK TV) Glass Spider Tour Press Conference for the Never Let Me Down LP at The “Players Theatre, London, UK 20th of March 1987: BBC news coverage of Bowie’s Glass Spider Tour Press Conference at the London Players Theatre on 20 March 1987, where he discusses the future of his career in acting, and a live preview of “87 and Cry.” Same-day coverage from the Tube TV show, including a live clip of new single “Day-in Day-out.” Bowie mentions contemporary favourites, the symbolism of the Glass Spider, and comments on the AIDS crisis. The Tube plays an extended live clip of “87 and Cry” and announces UK Tour dates. Includes a sneak peek of “Day-in Day-out” video. Later news coverage of the Glass Spider tour conference, includes a brief career retrospective with clips from “Queen Bitch,” “Jean Genie,” “Ashes to Ashes,” and “China Girl.” UK reporter Mark Easton asks Bowie about the man behind his famous characters and the involvement of Peter Frampton in his band.
24. (UKTV) The Tube 04/87: Interview of David Bowie by Jools Holland Parts 1 and 2 from two separate days. Bowie sits down with Jools Holland to discuss the Never Let Me Down album, including the writing process, collaborating with Iggy Pop, working with musician Erdal Kizilçay, and why his politically-charged lyrics and visuals in the music video lost him airtime on some American networks. Interview continues with Bowie addressing retirement rumours, current hobbies, and the role of different media in his life and career, including painting, acting, and screenwriting. Jools and Bowie play a game of word association to close.
David Bowie The Video Archives 1987 Volume VI
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25. Glass Spider Tour November 6 & 7, 1987 Sydney Australia: Bowie in the 80’s. People always just say it is throwaway music, I understand what they mean, but there is WAY more to it than that my friends. The 80’s had some damn good stuff. Ok, back to Bowie. He starts off the decade with some radical albums, Lodgers, Scary Monsters are two great examples, and for those of you must have a “hit”, check out the classic “Fashion” remember that one kids? Then the super success of Let’s Dance, and the follow ups Never Let Me Down and Tonight, which I guess get the tag of “80’s sounding” dating. Ok, this tour is THE 80’s document of Bowie live in concert. YES, people can’t get past the giant spider and theatrics of the shows, but this is about the music man! Some of the attempts of drama and skits and such I think are actually pretty cool, some falls flat, but again, THE MUSIC MAN!! Bowie’s vocals are so damn good on this! The band is kick ass, period. The superb Carlos Alomar on guitar, and special guest (and childhood friend of Bowie) Peter Frampton! Frampton wails away on this tour, and his soloing is just excellent. Watch for a special vocal appearance by Peter on this on a older, more obscure Bowie Tune (Sons Silent Age). Carmine Rojas is fantastic on bass, and the drummer and keyboards hang right in there plus his guests Charlie Sexton is fabulous. Bowie Put his all into this concert and still remains Mr. Cool. List of songs:
1.Up The Hill Backwards
2.Glass Spider
3.Day-In Day-Out
4.Bang Bang
5.Absolute Beginners
6.Loving The Alien
7.China Girl
8.Rebel Rebel
9.Fashion
10.Never Let Me Down
11.Heroes
12.Sons Of The Silent Age
13.Young Americans
14.The Jean Genie
15.Let’s Dance
16.Time
17.Fame
18.Blue Jean
19.I Wanna Be Your Dog
20.White Light / White Heat
21.Modern Love
Tour Band:
David Bowie – vocals, guitar
Peter Frampton – guitar, vocals
Carlos Alomar – guitar
Carmine Rojas – bass guitar
Alan Childs – drums
Erdal Kizilcay – keyboards, trumpet, congas, violin
Richard Cottle – keyboards, saxophone
Tour dancers:
Melissa Hurley
Constance Marie
Spazz Attack (Craig Allen Rothwell)
Viktor Manoel
Stephen Nichols
Toni Basil (choreography)
David Bowie The Video Archives 1990 Volume VII
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26. (Japan TV) David Bowie Live at The Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan 05/16/90: 1 Space Oddity, 2 Changes, 3 TVC 15, 4 Rebel Rebel, 5 Be My Wife, 6 Ashes To Ashes, 7 Starman, 08 Fashion, 9 Life On Mars?, 10 Blue Jean, 11 Let’s Dance, 12 Stay, 13 Band Intro, 14 China Girl, 15 Sound And Vision, 16 Ziggy Stardust, 17 Station To Station, 18 Young Americans, 19 Suffragette City, 20 Fame, 21 “Heroes”, 22 Panic In Detroit, 23 Pretty Pink Rose, 24 Modern Love, 25 The Jean Genie and 26 Rock’n’Roll Suicide
David Bowie The Video Archives 1992-1995 Volume VIII
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27. (Worldwide) A Concert for Life: A Tribute to Freddie Mercury 4/20/92: Queen w/David Bowie & Annie Lenox “Under Pressure,” Queen w/ David Bowie & Ian Hunter with ‘All The Young Dudes” and Bowie solo with the band continue on with “Heroes” and finishes with a prayer for his friend “Craig”
28. (US TV) MTV Music News (Raw Footage) September 1995: Bowie talks about the artistic process and the search for meaning in painting, music, and more. Exploring spirituality, gender identity, race, and drug usage in his early career, Bowie also discusses work with John Lennon, Brian Eno, and Giorgio Moroder, as well as the concept of fame, and the evolution of rock music.
29. (US TV) MTV 120-Minutes VHS Promo (Raw Footage) 09/17/95: Trent Reznor with David Bowie on touring together. Lewis Largent interviews David Bowie and Trent Reznor about their upcoming tour in Hartford CT. They discuss expectations for the tour, its natural evolution, and the challenge of uniting two very different audiences. Later, they comment on the artistic autonomy of music videos and how it drives contemporary works. Includes live clips from performances by David Bowie and Nine Inch Nails, as well as footage from the tour’s rehearsal in Hartford.
30. (US TV) David Bowie & Nine Inch Nails. Dissonance Tour Live September 1995. David Bowie Nine Inch Nails: Nine Inch Nails collaborates with Bowie on Subterraneans, Scary Monsters (Super Creeps), Reptile, Hallo Space Boy and Hurt and Bowie performs solo with NIN band the following songs: The Heart’s Filthy Lesson, The Man Who Sold the World and Under Pressure
David Bowie The Video Archives 1996 Volume IX
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31. (Dutch TV) “Karel” 01/29/96: Interview with David Bowie by David Karel Van Der Graaf in Amsterdam after the concert in the Netherlands at the Oranjehal in Utrecht. David is shown a video of the fans with messages from the concert the night before. Then the interview continues with David discussing early influences like Little Richard and mental health and how it applies to fear. David also opens up about his Father and also being a Father. Also discussion about meeting Iman for the first time. Designing a wall paper for an installation that Laura Ashley eventually produced for him.
32. (UKTV) The Brit Awards ’96 02/19/96: Opening, visual teaser of Bowie preparing for appearance. David Bowie receives “Lifetime Achievement Award.” Bowie accepts award and then performs live with Pet Shop Boys for “Hallo Spaceboy” then “Moonage Daydream” and “Under Pressure” (Live)
33. (Russia TV) Live at the Kremlin Palace Concert Hall 06/18/96: (Russia TV) Live at Kremlin Palace Concert Hall 06/18/96: The Motel, Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps), Aladdin Sane, The Man Who Sold The World, Strangers When We Meet, Hallo Spaceboy, Under Pressure, “Heroes”, White Light/White Heat, Moonage Daydream, All The Young Dudes. (53:03)
34. (US TV) PBS Charlie Rose 08/09/96: Interview with Julian Schnabel & David Bowie. Artist, Julian Schnabel, a painter and sculptor, speaks about his turn as director to create a biopic about Jean-Michel Basquiat, the talented African-American painter who died at age twenty- seven. Later, musician turned actor, David Bowie, who plays Andy Warhol in the movie, joins the discussion about Basquiat. (Excerpt is nearly complete 12:51)
David Bowie The Video Archives 1996-1997 Volume X
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35. (Germany TV) Alan Bangs Interview with David Bowie 06/22/96: Backstage at the Loreley Festival in St. Goarshausen, Germany
36. (Germany TV) Rockpalast Live Freilichtbühne Loreley Festival, St. Goarshausen, Germany 06/22/96: Look Back In Anger, Scary Monsters, – Diamond Dog, The Heart’s Filthy Lesson, Outside, Aladdin Sane, Andy Warhol, The Voyeur Of Utter Destruction, Man Who Sold The World, Telling Lie, Baby Universal, Hallo Spaceboy, Breaking Glass, We Prick You, Jump They Say, Lust For Life, Under Pressure, Heroes, White Light, White Heat, Moonage Daydream and All The Young Dude 1 Hour 34 Mins
37. (US TV) Saturday Night Live 02/08/97: Opening, Little Wonder (LIVE)
38. (US TV) The Late Show with David Letterman 4/4/97: Dead Man Walking (LIVE)
David Bowie The Video Archives 1998-1999 Volume XI
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39. (US TV) The 1998 VH-1 Fashion Awards 10/27/98: Versace (Runway), Iggy Pop Lenny Kravitz “Rebel Rebel”
40. (US TV) VH1’s Legends Season 1, Episode 7 David Bowie 12/10/98: A biography of David Bowie profiles his rise to fame. It also includes an interview with the multifaceted performer, as well as rare performance footage, archival interviews and photographs.Narrated by comedian/actor Eddie Izzard (43:38)
41. (UK TV) ZDTV’s Internet Tonight: “David Bowie’s Technical World Air” Date 06/16/99. Record Date 05/24/99 Bowie in the Studio. Raw footage from Liam Mayclem’s 1999 three-part interview with David Bowie, where they discuss Bowie’s daily Internet routine, his thoughts on MP3 and media bootleggers, anonymous interactions with his online fan base, and the pride he feels for his talented, artistic fans. Between rapid-fire puns, Bowie also discusses his relationship with the Internet, problems keeping his desktop clean, and what it’s like to be ranked next to Bill Gates as one of the most influential people in technology. Also includes footage of Bowie’s recording session with Bowienet Cyber Song winner Alex Grant at Looking Glass Studios in NYC. Ten minutes of Bowie in the recording studio putting down vocals for “What’s Really Happening?” from “Hours…”.Lots of behind-the-scenes banter as Bowie jokes about Motley Crue, French aftershave, and modern art. (31:56)
42. (US TV) Saturday Night Live 9/30/99: Opening and “Thursday’s Child” along with “Rebel, Rebel” and closing segment
43. (US TV) The Late Show with David Letterman10/04/99: Opening, “The Pretty Things Are Going To Hell” and in studio interview
44. (UK TV) Channel 4 TFI Friday 10/08/99: Funny interview with David a bit suffering from sleep deprivation and so he’s a bit copy which makes for great interview. Random subjects are discussed including the fact the he had been diagnosed with gastroenteritis and “Survive” LIVE
David Bowie The Video Archives 1999-2000 Volume XII
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45. (UK TV) BBC Newsnight 12/03/99: David Bowie speaks to Jeremy Paxman in this BBC Newsnight interview from 1999 David Bowie talks to Jeremy Paxman about going to meet Tony Blair in stilettos, his alter egos – and makes some incredibly accurate predictions about the potential of the internet. Also is a live clip of “Thursday’s Child” (16:06)
46. (UK TV) The Glastonbury Festival 06/25/2000: Wild Is The Wind China Girl Changes Stay Life On Mars? Absolute Beginners Ashes To Ashes Rebel Rebel Little Wonder Golden Years Fame All The Young Dudes The Man Who Sold The World Station To Station Starman Hallo Spaceboy Under Pressure Encore Ziggy Stardust “Heroes” Let’s Dance I’m Afraid Of Americans (39 Minutes)
47. (UK TV) BBC America-Bowie at the Beeb: 06/27/2000 : David Bowie Live at the BBC Radio Theatre, London, June 27. 2000. 01. Wild Is the Wind, 02. Ashes to Ashes, 03. This Is Not America, 04. Absolute Beginners, 05. Little Wonder, 06. The Man Who Sold the World, 07. Fame, 08. Stay, 09. Hallo Spaceboy, 10. Cracked Actor, 11.I’m Afraid of Americans (60:00)
David Bowie The Video Archives 2002 Volume XIII
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48. Heathen E.P.K. (Electronic Press Kit) January 2002: In-depth Interview about the making of the Heathen LP. Included is discussion about the recording sessions, special guests on the LP and lyrical content for the LP. Then exclusive live performance of “Slow Burn”
49. (UK TV) Top of the Pops 06/08/02: Slow Burn
50. (US TV) A&E’s David Bowie – Live by Request (Full Show) 06/15/2002: This is one of my favourite appearances of David Bowie on TV. I had never seen a “Live By Request” before and I now believe I was missing out on some good stuff! This was filmed in 2002, after the release of “Heathen”. Bowie performs a few tracks from his new album but also lots of old favourites like “Ziggy Stardust” and “Ashes to Ashes”. However, what I enjoyed most was his interaction with the callers and the host. There are quite a few jokes and we get some mini-interviews between tracks, which fans of David Bowie are going to cherish. If you’re a Bowie fan, you have to watch this. If you’re not, it still makes for an entertaining evening with lots of good music. Track list includes: Fame, Change, China Girl, Slow Burn, Starman, Let’s Dance, Slip Away, Ziggy Stardust, Heroes, Angels Have Gone, – Sound And Vision, Ashes To Ashes, I’m Afraid of Americans 1 Hour 34 Minutes
David Bowie The Video Archives 2002 Volume XIV
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51. (US TV) Late Night with Conan O’Brien 06/18/02: Interview with david talking about the news casters of America. Iman gave David a Little Richard Stage Jacket for their anniversary and raising his daughter Alexandria. Discussion leads to the “Heathen” LP. Later in the program David performs “Slow Burn” LIVE and “Cactus” to play out the program.
52. (UK TV) Friday Night with Jonathan Ross and David Bowie 07/05/02: In-depth Interview and live performances by David Bowie. Bowie sits in as Ross’s sole guest for a 45-minute special, where Ross and Bowie crack on Internet porn, fatherhood, and the pointlessness of being knighted. Ross mimics Bowie’s infamous cut-up lyrics by posing some cut-up questions as they reminisce about the worst looks in glam rock, discuss sexual exploration, and play the stylophone. Bowie tells Ross about the dangers of others’ expectations, playing for Phil Collins’ audience, and Tin Machine as a midlife crisis. Includes clips from the Kenny Everett Show, Cracked Actor, and performances of Fashion, Slip Away, Everyone Says “Hi,” and Ziggy Stardust (45.25)
53. (Germany TV) SAT 1 Die Harald Schmidt Show 07/11/02: (Format extremely similar to Late Show with Lettermen in USA) Interview with David in Cologne. Heathen #4 in the charts and upcoming concert in September of the same year sold out in 45 seconds. Bowie discussing the old days living in Germany with Iggy Pop and what he enjoys now about Germany. Later in the program a live performance of Everyone Says “Hi”
54. (US TV) Last Call with Carson Daly 08/07/02: Interview with David discussing raising his son as an adolescent. condition of the state of music in America. Conversation eventually leads to the new LP “Heathen” then later in the show David performs Everyone Says “Hi” LIVE
55. (US TV) The Tonight Show with Jay Leno 8/12/02: David Bowie along with Moby perform two songs live Cactus & Everyone Says “Hi”
56. (UK TV) Later with Jools Holland 09/02/02: Performs “Rebel Rebel” LIVE (aired 18 October 2002)
57. (UK TV) BBC Michael Parkinson Show 09/21/02: Opening, Everyone Says “Hi, LIVE and then an In-depth Interview with David Bowie. Discussing his anniversary with lman giving him a Little Richard Stage Jacket. David recalls his childhood and early musical influences as a child listening on the radio. David also talked quite freely about subjects lurched from parental effects on the psyche, Little Richard, Tubby the Tuba, Earnest Luft – the boy soprano, Philip Larkin and much more. Days of glam and starting out are also discussed and later in the show “Life On Mars” is performed LIVE (31:09)
David Bowie The Video Archives 2002 Volume XV
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58. (Germany TV) David Bowie Live in Berlin Germany at Max-Schmeling-Halle 09/22/02: Life on Mars?, Ashes to Ashes, Cactus (Pixies cover), Look Back in Anger, China Girl (Iggy Pop cover), Slip Away, Fame, I’m Afraid of Americans, 5:15 The Angels Have Gone, I’ve Been Waiting for You (Neil Young cover), “Heroes”, Heathen (The Rays), Encore (‘Low’ album in its entirety but out of order): Warszawa, Speed of Life, Breaking Glass, What in the World, Sound and Vision, Art Decade, Always Crashing in the Same Car, Be My Wife, A New Career in a New Town, Weeping Wall, Subterraneans, Encore: Rebel Rebel, Moonage Daydream, Survive, Alabama Song (Whisky Bar), (Kurt Weill cover) Afraid, Everyone Says ‘Hi’, Hallo Spaceboy,
Let’s Dance, Ziggy Stardust ) (01:07:16)
59. (Italy TV) Rai 2 Channel “Quelli Che Il Calcio” 10/06/02: Cactus, interview wth David (while he speaks English there is a live Italian interpreter translating his answers) then introduction to “Everyone Says ‘Hi’” and interview continues.
60. (UK TV) Late Night with Conan O’Brien 10/19/02: David performs “Afraid” LIVE and Interview about his up close and personal “Five Borough Tour” through New York’s five borough in small bars and cafes. Later to close the show David performs a second time with ”I’ve Been Waiting for You”
David Bowie The Video Archives 2002 Volume XVI
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61. (UK TV) David Bowie – Sound and Vision 11/04/2002: A documentary, which takes you on a journey of Bowie’s revolutionary career, struggle with his personal life and his achievements and successes. Features interviews with Bowie, Iman his wife, his musical contemporaries including Iggy Pop, Moby and Trent Reznor. Exclusive footage of live performances of the showman’s best and music and film to showcase 30 years of his career. Highlights Bowie’s interests, passions and involvement with the arts. One not to be missed! Song included in this Documentary; Fame, Ziggy Stardust, Young Americans, Space Oddity, Changes, Suffragette City, Golden Years, Heroes, Peace On Earth/The Little Drummer Boy (With Bing Crosby), Ashes To Ashes, Modern Love, Let’s Dance, Dancing In The Street and Many More 1 Hour 26 Mins
David Bowie The Video Archives 2003-2005 Volume XVII
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62. (UK TV) BBC 3 Liquid Assets” ‘Bowie’s Millions; 03/03/03: Alex Stanger puts singer David Bowie’s finances under the spotlight, examining his early career when he ran up huge hotel and shopping debts, and analyses the latter-day acumen that has enabled him to amass millions. Unpublished photographs and a rare screening of one of pop’s first videos provide an insight into a music legend who has sold 120 million albums, inspired new hairstyles and influenced generations of bands (57:13)
63. Friday Night with Jonathan Ross 09/12/03: David performs New Killer Star then is interviewed and later in the program performs “Modern Love”
64. (US TV) The Today Show 09/18/03: Live at Rockefeller Plaza in New York David performs New Killer Star, Fame, Slow Burn and Never Get Old
65. (US TV) Fashion Rocks For The Prince’s Trust 10/29/03: Opening and Bowie close the show with “Fashion”
66 (USTV) Fashion Rocks 09/08/05: “Life On Mars” and “Five Years” and “Wake Up” with Arcade Fire LIVE ** This is the last US televised live performance of Bowie**
David Bowie The Video Archives 2006 Volume XVIII
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67. David Bowie Under Review 1976-1979 The Berlin Trilogy 11/21/2006: David Bowie is one of the most influential and important artists of the 20th century (and beyond). His work in Berlin with Brian Eno was a critical advance in music both on a personal artistic level and in music history. Then there’s just the bizarreness of choosing to move to a city walled in by the Soviet Union. And while Bowie gives up the elaborate dress and make-up, he trades it for the basic dress and understated make-up of a German Hausfrau. This is a work of documentation and interpretation. If you are looking for insight into David Bowie’s work at the time, this video provides what no other does. It’s not a concert or music video extravaganza and there are plenty of those to satisfy us all.
But serious reporting about artists is rare, much rarer than musical performances, and can be of more value to the interested fan. This program features live and studio performances by Bowie, rare interviews, and a host of other features all interspersed with the independent review and criticism from a panel of esteemed experts. These include former members of both Neu! And Cluster (and key Bowie influences) Dieter Moebius and Michael Rother; broadcaster, journalist, and ambient author Mark Prendergast; author and Melody Maker/Mojo journalist David Stubbs; journalist and author Daryl Easlea; style aficionado Paolo Hewitt; and many others.
Extras include: Extended Interviews, Special feature, ‘Bowie After Berlin’, Interactive digital David Bowie quiz, Beyond DVD section and more.
(2 Hrs. 5 Mins)
David Bowie The Video Archives 2012-2013 Volume XIX
68. David Bowie &The Story Of Ziggy Stardust 06/22/2012: The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars is arguably the most important album in the mind-blowing career of David Bowie. Released in 1972, it’s the record that set the mercurial musician on course to becoming one of the best-known pop stars on the planet. In just over a year, Bowie’s messianic Martian invaded the minds of the nation’s youth with a killer combination of extraterrestrial rock ‘n’ roll and outrageous sexuality, all delivered in high-heeled boots, multi-coloured dresses and extravagant make-up. In Bowie’s own words, Ziggy was ‘a cross between Nijinsky and Woolworths’, but this unlikely culture clash worked – Ziggy turned Bowie into stardust. This documentary tells the story of how Bowie arrived at one of the most iconic creations in the history of pop music. The songs, the hairstyles, the fashion and the theatrical stage presentation that merged together to turn David Bowie into the biggest craze since the Beatles. Ziggy’s instant success gave the impression that he was the perfectly-planned pop star. But, as the film reveals, it had been a momentous struggle for David Bowie to hit on just the right formula that would take him to the top. Narrated by fan Jarvis Cocker, it reveals Bowie’s mission to the stars through the musicians and colleagues who helped him in his unwavering quest for fame – a musical voyage that led Bowie to doubt his true identity, eventually forcing the sudden demise of his alien alter ego, Ziggy. (1 Hour)
69. David Bowie: Five Years Official release date 05/25/13: Documentary: An intimate documentary spanning five key years in David Bowie’s music career, featuring a wealth of unseen footage and charting the star’s continual evolution through various roles, making him an icon of our times. This portrait explores Bowie’s regeneration in Berlin, and his numerous critical triumphs, and features interviews with all of his closest collaborators.
David Bowie The Video Archives 2016 Volume XX UPDATED
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70. Various Afternoon News segments (EXCLUSIVE only aired in New York Local) 01/11/16: David Bowie passes of cancer at age 69 in NYC. CBS2 news at 5PM 1/11 (local): Quotes from Mick Jagger, footage outside SoHo tribute, “Lazarus” and Blackstar search for goodbye messages. Comments from Duncan Jones, Iggy Pop, Kanye West, Bono, Madonna. Fox 5 at 5 1/11 (local): Space Oddity clip, brief retrospective. ABC 7 Eyewitness News at 6 1/11 (local): Remembering David Bowie, brief career retrospective, clip from “Blackstar”. WPiX 11 news at 6 1/11 (local): “RIP Rebel, Rebel” preview, Visual of SoHo vigil
71. Various Evening News segments (National and New York Local) 01/11/16: David Bowie passes of cancer at age 69 in NYC. The Insider: interview with Iman from April 2015, Joe Levy of Rolling Stone comments on Bowie’s influence on entertainment, comments from Mick Jagger. ET: Commentary from Ricky Gervais, Mick Jagger and more. NY 1 (local): Brief bio and career retrospective, SoHo vigil and interview with New Yorkers outside Lafayette St Apartment, Peter Hoffman local restauranteur comments on Bowie’s daily presence in the neighborhood and role in Basquiat movie, memorial outside NY Theater Workshop
72. Various News segments (National and New York Local) 01/12/16: Reaction to David Bowie passing of cancer at age 69 in NYC. Hollywood Today: Discussion of Blackstar album’s soar to #1 on iTunes. TMZ: Rob Lowe outside Golden Globes after party at Craig’s, clips of partygoers dancing to Modern Love, brief career retrospective, discussion of Blackstar album. Inside Edition: Comments on cancer battle, footage from premiere of Lazarus musical, SoHo vigil coverage, Piers Morgan and Angie Bowie statements, tributes from Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Fallon
73. Charlie Rose Rebroadcast 01/16/16 from original air date of 03/31/98: Interview with Bowie on the creative process and his life in general during the promotion of ‘Earthling”.
74. Saturday Night Live Season 41 Episode 10 01/16/16: Adam Driver and musical guest Chris Stapleton. – During the episode of the long-running sketch comedy series paid tribute to David Bowie by having former cast member Fred Armisen return to reminisce about a memorable 1979 episode of SNL where Bowie served as musical guest. Then SNL dug into its vaults and aired part of Bowie’s visually stunning performances from that Martin Sheen-hosted episode from 15th of December 1979 where Bowie performs “The Man Who Sold The World”.
75. CBS Sunday Morning 01/17/16: Remembering David Bowie. Bill Flannigan on collaborations with Bowie, influence on music and rock as theater, clips from Concert for NYC, comment on release of the Next Day and Blackstar. Footage from Lazarus musical in New York City featuring Michael C. Hall performance clips
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70. Various Afternoon News segments (EXCLUSIVE only aired in New York Local) 01/11/16: David Bowie passes of cancer at age 69 in NYC. CBS2 news at 5PM 1/11 (local): Quotes from Mick Jagger, footage outside SoHo tribute, “Lazarus” and Blackstar search for goodbye messages. Comments from Duncan Jones, Iggy Pop, Kanye West, Bono, Madonna. Fox 5 at 5 1/11 (local): Space Oddity clip, brief retrospective. ABC 7 Eyewitness News at 6 1/11 (local): Remembering David Bowie, brief career retrospective, clip from “Blackstar”. WPiX 11 news at 6 1/11 (local): “RIP Rebel, Rebel” preview, Visual of SoHo vigil
71. Various Evening News segments (National and New York Local) 01/11/16: David Bowie passes of cancer at age 69 in NYC. The Insider: interview with Iman from April 2015, Joe Levy of Rolling Stone comments on Bowie’s influence on entertainment, comments from Mick Jagger. ET: Commentary from Ricky Gervais, Mick Jagger and more. NY 1 (local): Brief bio and career retrospective, SoHo vigil and interview with New Yorkers outside Lafayette St Apartment, Peter Hoffman local retauranteur comments on Bowie’s daily presence in the neighborhood and role in Basquiat movie, memorial outside NY Theater Workshop
72. Various News segments (National and New York Local) 01/12/16: Reaction to David Bowie passing of cancer at age 69 in NYC. Hollywood Today: Discussion of Blackstar album’s soar to #1 on iTunes. TMZ: Rob Lowe outside Golden Globes after party at Craig’s, clips of partygoers dancing to Modern Love, brief career retrospective, discussion of Blackstar album. Inside Edition: Comments on cancer battle, footage from premiere of Lazarus musical, SoHo vigil coverage, Piers Morgan and Angie Bowie statements, tributes from Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Fallon
73. Charlie Rose Rebroadcast 01/16/16 from original air date of 03/31/98: Interview with Bowie on the creative process and his life in general during the promotion of ‘Earthling”.
74. Saturday Night Live Season 41 Episode 10 01/16/16: Adam Driver and musical guest Chris Stapleton. – During the episode of the long-running sketch comedy series paid tribute to David Bowie by having former cast member Fred Armisen return to reminisce about a memorable 1979 episode of SNL where Bowie served as musical guest. Then SNL dug into its vaults and aired part of Bowie’s visually stunning performances from that Martin Sheen-hosted episode from 15th of December 1979 where Bowie performs “The Man Who Sold The World”.
75. CBS Sunday Morning 01/17/16: Remembering David Bowie. Bill Flannigan on collaborations with Bowie, influence on music and rock as theater, clips from Concert for NYC, comment on release of the Next Day and Blackstar. Footage from Lazarus musical in New York City featuring Michael C. Hall performance clips
76. CBS 60 Minutes 01/24/16: Opening and rare interview clips from two former interviews with Bowie back in 2003 that were to be produced for a segment that never aired. Included is rehearsal footage for a live concert and scenes from a recording session in Woodstock New York.
77. BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) 02/14/16: In memoriam segment includes David Bowie
78. The 58th Grammy Awards 02/15/16: Tribute to David Bowie by Lady Gaga with Nile Rodgers perform a hits medley of Bowie’s greatest songs. Later in the program a “In Memoriam” segment that includes David Bowie.
79. The Brit Awards 2016 02/24/16: After accepting the rare BRIT Icon Award on Bowie’s behalf, Gary Oldman introduced Lorde as an artist Bowie had hailed as “the future of music.” In his acceptance speech, Oldman described Bowie as “the very definition, the living embodiment, of that singular word: icon.” Oldman himself was introduced by Annie Lennox who called Bowie “the ultimate iconoclast.” After Bowie’s backing band performed a medley of Bowie’s classics — including “Space Oddity,” “Let’s Dance,” and “Fame” — before ceding center stage to the New Zealand star Lorde. Lorde honored David with a rousing rendition of his 1971 classic “Life on Mars.”
80. The 88th Annual Academy Awards 02/28/16: Dave Grohl takes the stage and performs a rendition of the Beatles’ “Blackbird” during the telecast’s “In Memoriam” segment. Grohl sat on stage with a guitar playing the tune as images of late actors, filmmakers, and other industry figures appeared on screen, including David Bowie, Alan Rickman, and Leonard Nimoy.
BONUS SEGMENT
81. David Bowie ‘Day In Day Out’ Rockumentary 04/29/87: Day-In Day-out, Includes: Interview, footage from Rome Airport 25/3/1987, interview clip and live clips from Madrid soundcheck 24/3/1987 (Day-in day-out), interview clip and live clips from the press conference at Cat Club in New York 18/3/1987 (Day-in day-out / Bang bang), Bowie walking in the streets of Madrid footage, live clip from the press conference in Madrid 24/3/1987 (Day-in day-out), interview clip and live clip from the press conference at the Piper Club in Rome 25/3/1987 (Bang bang), live clips from “Glass Spider Tour” rehearsals in New York 3/1987 (Time will crawl / Loving the alien), footage from Hammersmith Odeon in London 3/7/1973, live clip from “Cracked Actor” 26/1/1975 (Cracked actor), clip from “Elephant Man”, excerpts from promo videos (Ashes to ashes / Day-in day-out / China girl / Let’s dance), film clips (Into The Night, Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence, Blue Jean, The Hunger), John Landis & Julian Temple about Bowie, Peter Frampton & Carlos Alomar interview, Bowie footage, Bowie photo footage. (27:55)
David Bowie The Video Archives 2017 Volume XXI
1. BBC 2’s “The Last Five Years” Air Date: 7th of January 2017: There was nothing predictable about David Bowie. Everything was designed to intrigue, to challenge, to defy all expectations. But perhaps no period in David Bowie’s extraordinary career raised more fascination, more surprise, and more questions than the last five years. This is an intimate portrait of one of the defining artists of the twentieth and early twenty first centuries, told by the people who knew him best – his friends and artistic collaborators.
This film takes a detailed look at Bowie’s last albums, The Next Day and Blackstar, and his play Lazarus. In his final five years, Bowie not only began producing music again, but returned to the core and defining themes of his career. This film explores how Bowie was a far more consistent artist than many interpretations of his career would have us believe. It traces the core themes from his final works and relates them to his incredible back catalogue. His urge to communicate feelings of spirituality, alienation and fame underpin his greatest works from the 1960s to 2016. This is what lies at the heart of his success and appeal – music that deals with what it means to be human in a way that goes far beyond the normal palette of a rock star.
The film is not a comprehensive overview of his entire career, but an in-depth exploration of pivotal moments that show how the themes, the narrative and the approach is consistent – it is simply the palette that changes. The film includes every key member of the Next Day band, the Blackstar band and those who worked with him on the stage play Lazarus. In addition, old friends and colleagues are on hand to explore how the work of the last five years relates to Bowie’s back catalogue. And, as in David Bowie: Five Years, there is a wealth of unseen and rare archive footage. Duration (1 Hour 29 Minutes)
2. BBC 2’s on-line only “exclusive companion film: The Last Supper” On-Line Air Date: 7th of January 2017: David Bowie inspired and challenged his musicians. But what did they think of him? Here, some of the star’s longest-serving players – Earl Slick, Mike Garson, Gerry Leonard, Catherine Russell and Sterling Campbell – get together over a meal to discuss their old boss.
David Bowie The Video Archives 1987-2016 Volume XXII
- Night Flight’s Raw Interview with David Bowie 1996. David Bowie (1996 Interview): From M Scarpa: Back in 1996 interview with David Bowie just after his 50th birthday party @ MSG for c|net when I was working as the NY Bureau chief. We talked for about two hours about a variety of subjects including artists he liked and technology he was using at the time. In short, it was a day I will not forget. Thank you David for being such a great influence and a generous soul (23:45)
- David Bowie: Video Killed The Radio Star The Golden Years of Music Video 2013: David Bowie discusses his own game changing videos in this VKRS documentary. As Bowie’s persona morphs through time, so do his videos. Interviews are sourced from MTV Archives from 1985 and 1997. Highlights include Bowie’s own thoughts on the videos; a rare look at the sexy uncensored China Girl video MTV refused to play due to Bowie’s brief nudity and sensuality; and Bowie and Mick Jagger creating their landmark LIVE AID video Dancing in the Street. Also includes interiews with Robert Elms, David Mallet and Tim Pope. Bowie, and music video directors David Mallett and Tim Pope, discuss the challenges, expense, and visions behind Bowie’s music videos. Highlights include Bowie’s own thoughts on the videos, and a never before seen look at the sexy uncensored “China Girl” video that MTV refused to play due to Bowie’s brief nudity and strong sensuality. We also get a detailed inside look at how Bowie and Mick Jagger created their landmark video for Live Aid, “Dancing in the Street.” Other songs and videos featured during the episode include: “Space Oddity,” “The Jean Genie,” “Ashes to Ashes,” Blue Jean,” “Let’s Dance,” and “Heroes.”(22:15)
- David Bowie Iconic DVD Release Date: May 6, 2016: This music documentary takes an unauthorized look at the life of enigmatic rock superstar David Bowie, beginning with his formative years in London to his meteoric rise as one of most versatile performers and showmen in the history of popular music. He gained fame in the late 60’s with the smash hit Space Oddity. His rise to stardom was gradual but inevitable.His passion, for music, has allowed him to sell over 140 million albums worldwide. In 1996, he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. David Bowie was one of the hardest working men in show business. This is the true story of how a boy, from South London, persevered and changed music forever. Basically this “documentary” is broken up into 3 different raw footage interviews, one from 1996 probably raw interview footage from MTV. Another from the 70’s (US TV ’The Dick Cavett Show’ 11/05/74: Episode No.1539, Season No.7.), One from 1987 (Glass Spiders Period). All are great and candid just straight conversation with the man himself. (60:25)
David Bowie The Video Archives 2017 Volume XXIII
Sky Arts Passions Documentary “Mick Ronson by Gary Kemp” (2017 David Bowie Spandau Ballet, Nick Rhodes and John Taylor from Duran Duran)
Air Date: Tuesday 4th April 2017 @ 9pm.
Part of the SkyArts’ Passions series. This is a beautifully made documentary, produced and directed by Paul Bernays of Artisan Pictures.
Spandau Ballet’s Gary Kemp explores the life and legacy of his childhood hero Mick Ronson, David Bowie’s right hand man throughout the Ziggy Stardust era.
It features interviews with Ronno himself, David Bowie, Mike Garson, Lulu, Dana Gillespie, John Cambridge – drummer from Ronno’s band The Rats, Bernard Butler, Roger Taylor from Queen, John Taylor and Nick Rhodes from Duran Duran, music writer Charles Shaar Murray and classical conductor Charles Hazelwood who conducts a string section performing Ronno’s gorgeous Life on Mars arrangement.
Obviously fans want to see this documentary, but unless you have SkyArts channel, you cannot. I noticed that some crappy versions had been uploaded, which seemed a shame. So I edited this from a recording of the SkyArts broadcast. The file was only 720×576, so picture quality is not really HD. Adverts and the TV station talk-over at the end etc. have been removed. Running Time 44:20
David Bowie The Video Archives 2013 Volume XXIV (Five Years 2013 Documentary)
An intimate portrait of five key years in David Bowie’s career. Featuring a wealth of previously unseen archive this film looks at how Bowie continually evolved, from Ziggy Stardust to the soul star of Young Americans and the ‘Thin White Duke’. It explores his regeneration in Berlin with the critically acclaimed album Heroes, his triumph with Scary Monsters and his global success with Let’s Dance. With interviews with all his closest collaborators, this film investigates how Bowie became an icon of our times. (90 Minutes)
Features the following Interviews:
David Bowie (archive footage)
Rick Wakeman
John Harrisris, journalist, author
Ken Scott, co-producer ‘Hunky Dory’
Mick Ronson (archive footage)
Charles Shaar Murray, music journalist
Trevor Bolder
Angie Bowie (archive footage)
Camille Paglia, social critic, author
Ava Cherry, back-up singer
Carlos Alomar
Luther Vandross (archive footage)
Nelson George, culture critic
Robin Clark, back-up singer
Geoff MacGormack, David Bowie’s childhood friend, back-up singer
Russell Harty (archive footage)
Earl Slick
Dennis Davis, drummer
Brian Eno
Tony Visconti, co-producer ‘Young Americans’
David Mallet
Nile Rodgers Co-Producer ‘Let’s Dance’
Carmine Rojas
24 DVD Set – Total Running Time Approximately 47 Hours Long
PLEASE READ: Please note this archival footage is considered pre-DVD quality. This is especially pertaining (but not completely) to the years covered from 1973-1996. Pre DVD quality is considered watchable visual footage, some footage being monaural (Mono) sound that has been given a basic up conversion to Dolby 2.0 stereo sound. As the collection progresses in time so does the quality both visually as well as stereo sound that gets an upgrade to Dolby 2.0 stereo sound after this period. If by chance you are considering bidding because of ONE segment you happen to want PLEASE send a message first about the condition of the segment of interest.
All questions are welcomed and thank you if you read this far…
Michael Morrison (verified owner) –
I recently purchased and viewed the complete David Bowie – The Video Archives Retrospective Collection 1973-2017 20 DVD Set and all I can say is WOW! The video and sound quality is great considering the age and source material all of these various clips come from (the amazing 1980 Floor Show is almost 47 years old and the MUST HAVE / MUST SEE Cracked Actor documentary 45). At over 40 hours I was very pleased to find there is very little duplicate content spread across the set. With this much material there are bound to be some missteps (Liquid Assets – Bowie’s Millions episode, for example), some things most fans might already have in their collection (the original Ziggy Stardust movie, a truncated Glastonbury 2000 show) but I assure you that is NO reason to not get the set. There are hours and hours of great concerts never officially released or long out of print (including shows from the ISOLAR, Glass Spider, Sound and Vision, and Dissonance (with Nine Inch Nails) tours, a Live by Request show, the Bowie at the Beeb concert from 2000, etc.), many great, entertaining interviews with David spanning his entire career (including raw, untelevised raw footage), and feature-length, informative documentaries (Sound and Vision, The Story of Ziggy Stardust, The Berlin Trilogy, and The Last Five Years being personal favorites). Shipping was extremely fast and sturdy and the team at MVR were very helpful answering any and all of my questions and concerns. I HIGHLY recommend this set to any Bowie fan. It is worth every penny! (I also recommend getting the Promotional Retrospective Music Reel 1967-2016 while you are at it!)