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| Fantastic Voyage: 10 Bowie Songs
I've listened to all of Bowie's studio material from 1967-1983 as well are his new album Blackstar and like many of us Bowie's death has had an affect of me. He was such a wonderfully eclectic and authentic musician and here are my 10 favorite Bowie songs from what I've heard that probably don't do his career nearly enough justice. Rest in piece... what a legacy. | | 10 |  | David Bowie
The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust...
"Soul Love"
Oh Ziggy Stardust... the first David Bowie album I ever checked out, the all time favorite among Bowie fans. The album I loved so much that I immediately checked out Hunky Dory less than a hour later. And out of the many amazing songs on here especially the likes of "Lady Stardust" and "Moonage Daydream" I choose "Soul Love." I'm not sure if it's the simple yet charming lyrics, or how smooth the saxophone is, but it's undoubtably my favorite here. Sadly, it'll probably be knocked off my top 10 if his 90s career is as rewarding as some people have told me... | | 9 |  | David Bowie
The Man Who Sold the World
"The Width of a Circle"
Now The Man Who Sold the World is a good album, but it's ridiculously far from his best. However, I always found the opener to be one of his best. It's his earliest representation of his bisexuality as he sucks off Satan himself. It's epic and Bowie's solo at the end really makes him seem like such an underrated guitarist. Probably one of his most enchanting stories... | | 8 |  | David Bowie
Blackstar
"Lazarus"
I know it just came out and it seemed to obvious before David Bowie died that the song "Blackstar" was going to be my favorite, but ever since I learned of his death, "Lazarus" immediately became my favorite. All of the cryptic lyrics made sense, they were depressing and parallel's him own near death. If only we knew before hand. The interplay between the saxophone and the guitar at the end solidified itself as the album's best moment... at least I now think so. | | 7 |  | David Bowie
Lodger
"African Night Flight"
For the longest time "Yassassin" was my favorite song on Lodger, hell I even preferred "DJ" to this song, but I mean "African Night Flight" was still always a favorite, but after spending sometime with Lodger, I realized that not only do I listen to this song the most out of the entire album, It was always the one I would show people when I want to surprise them "That's David Bowie? WHAT?" It's fun, it's wacky, and it's one of his most original songs, how could it not my this list? | | 6 |  | David Bowie
Scary Monsters
"It's No Game (No. 1)"
No, "It's No Game (No. 1)" is not my favorite Bowie opener, but wow could it be. Bowie screams in anger about how screwed up the world can be as a sounds as a woman does the same in Japanese. It was actually rather shocking when I first listened to this. It'd probably be higher on the list if the even more shocking line from "It's No Game (No. 2)" about children and camel shit was included, but for placement's sake I understand why he left it out. Not to mention the odd ending where he just shouts "SHUT UP!" | | 5 |  | David Bowie
Hunky Dory
"Quicksand"
Look, I love glam-era Bowie, but like I've said a billion times on this website, I prefer the 76-80 era Bowie. However "Quicksand" still manages to crush almost all of the 76-80 era songs. Almost. Religious allusions, a beautiful string section, and most importantly one of the best pickups I've ever heard, Quicksand has everything I want out of an early 70s Bowie track. It's an even more depressing listen now since he mentions death so bluntly of course. | | 4 | | David Bowie
Scary Monsters
"Scream Like a Baby"
Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps) is my favorite David Bowie album, but oddly enough none of the tracks make my top 3. If that's not a testament to how great David Bowie is, I don't know what it is. I love the melody of "Scream Like a Baby" everything from the poppy chorus to the intense verses. The lyrics about how the government cracked down on alternative cultures and forced assimilation are not only powerful, but also upsetting. The guitar during the verses really creates some great suspense that leads to character Sam's demise. It's probably my 2nd favorite of Bowie's cohesive stories. | | 3 |  | David Bowie
Station to Station
"Station to Station"
I can't imagine a better way to open a David Bowie album than with a lengthy multiple sectioned epic ("Blackstar" "The Width of a Circle" hell I wish "Cygnet Committee" opened up Space Oddity) and this is the best one of them all. It's a dancy, krautrock inspired, guitar heavy, song about one of his crazy characters. What else could a Bowie fan ask for? And with all of these great qualities, the harmonica and piano manage to steal the show. Nothing could possibly improve this song, it's perfect. | | 2 |  | David Bowie
"Heroes"
""Heroes""
It's difficult to find a Bowie fan who doesn't think this is absolutely one of his great songs and for good reasons. Memorable, no scratch that, ICONIC guitar and piano lead the depressing and emotional vocals of David Bowie. As he tries to enjoy one more happy day in his marriage (to Angie Bowie?) Some say it was inspired by Bowie seeing two lovers (one on each side of the Berlin wall) who were making the best of the worst situation they could imagine. Yet again, I can't image doing anything to this song to make it any more perfect, hell except extending it heh. | | 1 | | David Bowie
Station to Station
"Wild is the Wind"
Wow I chose a cover for my favorite David Bowie song, what's wrong with me? Well I just always found his rendition (more so than the original) to be one of the most romantic things I've ever heard. Bowie had an amazing knack for giving covers a completely original feel and that smooth guitar is just so charming. It's one of those things... I strive for, to feel that way about someone, the way Bowie seems to feel about who he's singing about here (Angie Bowie I guess?) It's the type of song I could listen to over and over and over. It's like a perfect wedding song, yet it seems to effortless. Rest in peace David Bowie. | |
ArsMoriendi
01.12.16 | This list makes me wonder if Station to Station is still actually my favorite... | Rowan5215
01.12.16 | Station to Station t/t would be better if you snipped off the last two minutes | Frippertronics
01.12.16 | Teenage Wildlife and Subterraneans tho
love seeing Quicksand on here though, song was my favorite for the longest time | ArsMoriendi
01.12.16 | Yeah, Quicksand is godly. | Frippertronics
01.12.16 | wait hold up, just noticed
where is Sweet Thing, boi? | TwigTW
01.12.16 | Nice title--great choice for 1. Definitely top 10 for me. I think it might be his best vocal performance. | DoofusWainwright
01.12.16 | 'Wild is the Wind' is verrrr purdy cover version but best Bowie of all time? Gutsy call | ArsMoriendi
01.12.16 | "where is Sweet Thing, boi?"
Amazing song, definitely in my top 20.
"'Wild is the Wind' is verrrr purdy cover version but best Bowie of all time?"
It's more of a personal pick I guess... | AmericanFlagAsh
01.12.16 | Yes I like this |
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