1- . “Lazarus” (2016)
Producer and long-time friend, Tony Visconti, has confirmed that David Bowie planned his final message through his newly released album, Blackstar. In a statement on his Facebook, Visconti wrote, “His death was no different from his life — a work of Art. He made Blackstar for us, his parting gift.” The words, “Look up here, I’m in heaven” are the first words sung on Bowie’s single off the album, “Lazarus.” Listening to this song now, it’s hard not to fight that lump in your throat.
2. “Dancing In The Street” w/ Mick Jagger (1985)
Mick Jagger and David Bowie teamed up to remake the Mo-Town classic, “Dancing In The Street” to raise money for the Ethiopian famine relief. The song has since become one of Bowie’s most favored collaborations.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9G4jnaznUoQ
3- Let’s Dance (1983)
Bowie dove into the ’80s and took over with his synth-heavy classic, “Let’s Dance.” The feel-good song introduced Bowie to the younger generation — a testament to David Bowie’s timelessness. Bowie made a conscious departure from the song’s lyrics for the music video, which features an Aboriginal family struggling with Western imperialism. Similar themes can be found in Bowie’s 1977 hit, “China Girl.”
4- “Ashes to Ashes” (1980)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMThz7eQ6K0
If you’ve ever wondered what happened to Major Tom, you’ll find the answer in “Ashes to Ashes.” According to the song, Major Tom is “a junkie, strung out in the heavens high, hitting an all-time low.” Bowie later revealed that “Ashes to Ashes” was his way of bidding farewell to the seventies.
5- “Peace on Earth”/”Little Drummer Boy” with Bing Crosby (1977)
David Bowie made one of his most unexpected appearances alongside Bing Crosby for the scripted television special, Bing Crosby’s Merrie Olde Christmas. Bowie has since revealed that he agreed to the show because he knew his mother liked Crosby.
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