VH1 STORYTELLERS: DAVID BOWIE (TV)
Summary
One in this series of music programs featuring recordings of live performances of famous musicians, during which they offer commentary and relate anecdotes. This episode features an August 23rd, 1999 recording of a live performance by musician David Bowie. Highlights include: Bowie performing a down-tempo version of "Life on Mars?;" Bowie discussing the origin of "Life on Mars?" and his friendship with fellow musician Mark Boland; a performance of "Rebel Rebel"; a performance of the "Thursday's Child," along with Bowie's recollection of the inspiration behind the song's title; his memories of musician Steve Marriott; a performance of "Can't Help Thinking About Me;" Bowie's recollection of being pulled over by the police along with musician Doug Bennett; his collaboration with singer Iggy Pop and their visit to Berlin; a rendition of "China Girl"; Bowie performing the song "Seven"; a performance of "Drive-In Saturday," and his comments on the song's history; commentary on some of the "darkest days" he suffered during the mid-1970's; and a performance of "Word on a Wing." Commercials deleted. (This program contains some visual imperfections; it represents the best quality available at this time.)
Details
- NETWORK: VH1
- DATE: October 18, 1999 10:00 PM
- RUNNING TIME: 0:45:18
- COLOR/B&W: Color
- CATALOG ID: B:60168
- GENRE: Music
- SUBJECT HEADING: Music
- SERIES RUN: VH1 - TV series, 1996-
- COMMERCIALS: N/A
CREDITS
- Bill Flanagan … Executive Producer
- Dave Diomedi … Coordinating Producer
- Amy Fazekas … Coordinating Producer
- Sean Murphy … Producer
- Gary Suskin … Line Producer
- Michael Chloe … Director
- David Bowie … Performer
- Reeves Gabrels … Performer
- Mark Plati … Performer
- Gail Dorsey … Performer
- Mike Garson … Performer
- Sterling Campbell … Performer
- Lani Groves … Performer
- Holly Palmer … Performer
- Doug Bennett
- Mark Boland
- Iggy Pop
- Steve Marriott