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The “Bowie Bonds” 27 Aug 2013 | 09:08 pm
Warning: this is a long digression about, among other things, mortgage finance and royalties securitizations. If the post on Tibet was too much for you, perhaps give this one a miss. See you next week...
Dirty Blvd. 21 Aug 2013 | 07:24 pm
Dirty Blvd. (Lou Reed, 1989). Dirty Blvd. (Bowie and Reed, 50th Birthday concert, 1997). How will David Bowie face up to his unmasked, lined face at 50? “I shall welcome it, Lord yes,” he said. “Pop...
Blue Moon 19 Aug 2013 | 07:46 pm
Blue Moon (excerpt, 1997). Chirpy, excitable French deejays1 rouse Englishman,2 who hazards a very quick “Blue Moon.”3 1: The DJs on France’s “Fun Radio” enjoyed calling scheduled guests at 8 AM at ...
I’m a Hog for You Baby 14 Aug 2013 | 06:27 pm
I’m a Hog For You Baby (live, 1996). Complete Bowie Bridge Benefit Concert. A month after wrapping up his summer festivals tour of 1996, Bowie took part in Neil Young’s annual benefit concert for the...
Planet of Dreams 12 Aug 2013 | 07:51 pm
Planet of Dreams. The story of David Bowie’s music is that of a boy’s club. There obviously have been women (a great many) in Bowie’s personal life; on stage and in the studio, it’s been a far differ...
The Last Thing You Should Do 8 Aug 2013 | 06:51 pm
The Last Thing You Should Do. The Last Thing You Should Do (with Robert Smith, 50th Birthday concert). The Last Thing You Should Do (live, 1997). “The Last Thing You Should Do” nearly didn’t make Ear...
Little Wonder 7 Aug 2013 | 09:53 pm
Little Wonder. Little Wonder (single edit, video). Little Wonder (Danny Saber Dance Mix). Little Wonder (first live performance, 1996). Little Wonder (VH1 Fashion Awards, 1996). Little Wonder (50th Bi...
Battle for Britain (the Letter) 24 Jul 2013 | 08:31 pm
Battle for Britain (the Letter). Battle for Britain (50th Birthday Concert, 1997). Battle for Britain (live, 1997). Battle for Britain (GQ Awards, 1997). Battle for Britain (live, 2004). Many music c...
Dead Man Walking 9 Jul 2013 | 08:11 pm
Dead Man Walking. Dead Man Walking (single edit, video). Dead Man Walking (“house” mix). Dead Man Walking (Moby Mix 1). Dead Man Walking (Moby Mix 2). Dead Man Walking (Top of the Pops, 1997). Dead Ma...
Law (Earthlings On Fire) 2 Jul 2013 | 07:21 pm
Law (Earthlings On Fire). Father died last Monday afternoon after an illness lasting just under a week…He lay in bed with the sweetpea all over his face, making great oaths that when he got better he...