David Bowie - Absolute Beginners (Official Video)
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6 жыл бұрынThe official music video for David Bowie - Absolute Beginners
Absolute Beginners was released in 1986 and featured as the theme song to the film of the same name.
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Lyrics
I've nothing much to offer
There's nothing much to take
I'm an absolute beginner
And I'm absolutely sane
As long as we're together
The rest can go to hell
I absolutely love you
But we're absolute beginners
With eyes completely open
But nervous all the same
If our love song
Could fly over mountains
Could laugh at the ocean
Just like the films
There's no reason
To feel all the hard times
To lay down the hard lines
It's absolutely true
Nothing much could happen
Nothing we can't shake
Oh we're absolute beginners
With nothing much at stake
As long as you're still smiling
There's nothing more I need
I absolutely love you
But we're absolute beginners
But if my love is your love
We're certain to succeed
If our love song
Could fly over mountains
Sail over heartaches
Just like the films
If there's reason
To feel all the hard times
To lay down the hard lines
It's absolutely true
About David Bowie:
David Bowie redefined musical genres and the potential of live performance for generations of music lovers. Creating and discarding a variety of personae and restlessly challenging musical boundaries, Bowie released timeless albums including Space Oddity, Hunky Dory, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust…, Aladdin Sane, Diamond Dogs, Young Americans, Station to Station, "Heroes,” Let's Dance, Heathen, The Next Day and many more. Blackstar, Bowie’s 28th and final studio album, was released on his 69th birthday, January 8, 2016. David Bowie died on January 10, 2016, two days after the release of Blackstar. His body of work, his influence on the worlds of music, art, fashion, film, theatre and beyond, and his legacy of innovation and reinvention will live forever. 2022 kicks off with Bowie at 75, a celebration of his 75th birthday with the Brilliant Adventure box set, the previously unreleased Toy, the 50th anniversary of Ziggy Stardust and a series of special events.
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@oliverstapleton2963 Жыл бұрын
I was the cinematographer on this video, as well as the film Absolute Beginners. Julien Temple, whom I met at the National Film and Television school directed the video and the film. It was a hectic time for us & I remain forever grateful to Julien for trusting his film school friend to shoot with him for more than 10 years. This is one of my favourite pieces of work - one of the rare opportunities I got to shoot black and white which I absolutely love: we went on to make "Jazzin for Blue Jean" with David who was the one of the greatest musicians and human beings I ever met back in those heady 80's days. Nice to see it immortalised on uTube with a decent copy of the original..
@jhavajoe3792 Жыл бұрын
Totally amazing! Here we are in 2023 and the film holds its own- solidly. That Zebra Lady was perfect. The film Noir look still has its magic and of course the tune! You did a terrific job.
@MJ.71 Жыл бұрын
I'm not jealous of much but I'm jealous of your experience. Wow what a memory....
@jacqueso8424 Жыл бұрын
Hi Oliver. Hope you well. If i may ask who is the model in the zebra suit i normally go beyond interest to find out more details like this when im watching music videos.
@gimag734 Жыл бұрын
@@jacqueso8424 Vanessa Walker
@jacqueso8424 Жыл бұрын
@@gimag734 thank you so much.
@scottwight7438 3 жыл бұрын
Back in 1985 I was staying in a youth hostel in London near where the cafe that is used starting at 3:16 of the video. I just happened to go out for a night walk and saw some bright lights near the cafe and David Bowie and the Zebra lady were working on the video. Between takes he came over to a few of us and talked for a few minutes. He was a very cool guy. When the director called him over he said "Sorry guys, I've got to go". He gave me a couple of autographs. I have old slide photos somewhere that I took while the video was being made. It was a very cool experience and now a nice memory.
@abeldisla.5488 3 жыл бұрын
You were so lucky bro, I'm jelous.
@berliner0 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@stuart2010ification 3 жыл бұрын
I would like to get a copy of the film "Absolute Beginners" where has it disappeared to?
@brendancarragher3629 3 жыл бұрын
Great story. Lucky you!
@vaidute2576 3 жыл бұрын
amazing story!
@onaskopp6470 9 ай бұрын
One of the greatest song of David Bowie and this song is underrated.
@knownpleasures 3 ай бұрын
The backing vocals are also beyond perfection
@jimnewcombe7584 3 ай бұрын
It isn't underrated by anyone.
@anthonycouldlewissimmons 2 ай бұрын
I agree 👍 💯 Tony. 71 now haaaaaa it's going life ❤
@santiagoguido4824 Ай бұрын
😅
@Burgieking1 11 күн бұрын
Make it his BEST
@CristinaF210 Жыл бұрын
Can someone PLEASE take me back to the eighties and keep me there!!!!! oh I miss it soooooo🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
@sofialencastre2538 Ай бұрын
So do I 🩵
@Catallano1981 24 күн бұрын
Can i join too?
@blue.mooded 18 күн бұрын
Not all of them, but back to this one.
@YuriH0777 3 жыл бұрын
Whos listening to this David Bowie Masterpiece in 2021?
@robertsteele3046 3 жыл бұрын
Never stopped , beautiful vibe !!
@piggystardust 3 жыл бұрын
See you in 2022...
@diegovillanueva7530 3 жыл бұрын
yo causa
@MsAlouatta 3 жыл бұрын
Yoooooooooooo, Bowie forever, es una chingonería
@alasta1r.3x35 3 жыл бұрын
Of course
@colonelpeppers199 3 жыл бұрын
The most underrated David bowie song in my opinion, an absolute masterpiece.
@ariannaq 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, one of the best song ever ❤
@pjamajones8304 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely ...one of those cherished songs that never age.
@CatWoman6 3 жыл бұрын
My Favourite life time song.. my first ever Record . 12". 🥰
@gogoyubari366 3 жыл бұрын
What makes you think it's underrated? Did you travel the globe taking a survey?
@CatWoman6 3 жыл бұрын
@@gogoyubari366 😂 - very funny!.. anyway it's best that this song was not overplayed on the radio. It's too good for some people's ears lol
@A_M_638 2 жыл бұрын
50 years old now and I still love this classic. So glad I had my childhood in the 80's.
@goldbell1972 2 жыл бұрын
Me too 😄
@A_M_638 2 жыл бұрын
@@goldbell1972 Imaging I only recently discovered that Modern Love is a Bowie song!
@goldbell1972 2 жыл бұрын
@@A_M_638 Didn't know abt that 😄
@jeannettebisschoff3913 Жыл бұрын
59 now, and my best years have the sound track of Bowie
@robertjones8819 Жыл бұрын
Great music indeed, but everyone feels the music of their childhood is the best music of all time. Likewise I had my childhood in 70s and 80s, a golden era, and yet I see the world move on and regret all that I will not be around to see and experience. I came of age in my 40s and 50s, and haven't had nearly enough of life yet, and probably never will.
@briannamancini Ай бұрын
April 19th, 2024... I absolutely love this song ❤❤❤
@bobnice3044 4 жыл бұрын
A man has two deaths, his actual death and the second death is when his name stops being mentioned. Bowie will only have one death.
@anna-kaisapaaskyla8113 4 жыл бұрын
I agree. He is the greatest artist of our time. Timeless.
@loganroselli9087 3 жыл бұрын
He is as popular than ever now btw
@kaljaaheti 3 жыл бұрын
barely anyone i reckon
@napoleonwilson6499 3 жыл бұрын
Truth
@ionaramsay525 3 жыл бұрын
He’s FOREVER in my 1 life...
@yvc9 2 жыл бұрын
The chorus, the subtle sax, the piano. What a celebration of music this is.
@spkanava 2 жыл бұрын
86
@AS-430 2 жыл бұрын
Gives me chills everytime.
@johnwatson636 2 жыл бұрын
for bowie its just ok
@Tony-bk5du Жыл бұрын
Fantastic!!!
@StudioWatchwolf Жыл бұрын
Yes, but the movie set a new high bar for how bad a film could be and still see international release!
@taliargaman Жыл бұрын
I've nothing much to offer There's nothing much to take I'm an absolute beginner But I'm absolutely sane As long as we're together The rest can go to hell I absolutely love you But we're absolute beginners With eyes completely open But nervous all the same If our love song Could fly over mountains Could laugh at the ocean Just like the films There's no reason To feel all the hard times To lay down the hard lines It's absolutely true Nothing much could happen Nothing we can't shake Oh, we're absolute beginners With nothing much at stake As long as you're still smiling There's nothing more I need I absolutely love you But we're absolute beginners But if my love is your love We're certain to succeed If our love song Could fly over mountains Sail over heartaches Just like the films If there's reason To feel all the hard times To lay down the hard lines It's absolutely true.
@alejuarez9199 Жыл бұрын
I love you... from Mar del Plata, Argentina, thanks
@salomonbenabou8513 Жыл бұрын
64 years old...Still love this song ....
@milenariarr8329 10 ай бұрын
Ey; muchas, pero muchas gracias. 🍷
@cameltosiscastro9537 7 ай бұрын
Gracias!!✌️✌️✌️🇲🇽
@stevenporter3013 4 ай бұрын
Genius
@EasyTarget.541 2 жыл бұрын
There can never be another Bowie. Absolutely irreplaceable.
@NoName-zz8nl 2 жыл бұрын
Hold my beer
@Saya-jo5cc 2 жыл бұрын
Bam bam ba. Ba uhhh I m a absolutely 💯 😅 crazy about you♡♡66666 you never go upstairs to heaven from me.,!!! B C A U S E Your A hero 👏 🙌 ❤ ♥ 💙 🙏 👏 saluti from la bella Italia. Have fun enjoy life with db extremely astonishing 😲 Mu si ca.
@Isa1973100 Жыл бұрын
@@Saya-jo5cc Q
@Isa1973100 Жыл бұрын
@@NoName-zz8nl q
@Isa1973100 Жыл бұрын
@R.E qa
@joaopincho6378 2 жыл бұрын
This man is one of the reasons I try to believe in some kind of afterlife. I can't just accept that a spirit and a mind like this can simply disappear.
@rosemarygeary649 2 жыл бұрын
Indeed so, Thank you! Rock on, my friend!
@joannepoole697 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely true
@margaretelacerda8918 2 жыл бұрын
Concordo em gênero número e grau. 💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞
@1982cherrydrops 2 жыл бұрын
Beautifully put! I agree wholeheartedly x
@brendadrumm9451 2 жыл бұрын
U gave me a lot of hope I've lost a daughter and son I belive also x
@johnrhodes2367 2 жыл бұрын
My all time favourite Bowie track. A absolute masterpiece of music. I get goosebumps every time I hear it.
@niviamaeva Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! I have goosebumps and tears 😉
@knownpleasures Жыл бұрын
Yes his best tune 🎉for sure
@CatWoman6 Жыл бұрын
Glad I'm not the only one who feels that way.
@DanielJimenez-uu9yl Жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
@stephenfermoyle4578 Жыл бұрын
yes and the true Bowie voice
@jesscogger5096 Жыл бұрын
My first tune for 2023! ❤️ Bowie I hope you've looking down on us! 🌟✨One of the best songs in the universe
@paulonota1648 Жыл бұрын
Not only the song, Bowie was unique and probably the best like Nick Cave 🖤
@geoffwatts6977 Жыл бұрын
Well said Jess x
@salvatorelicitra9207 Жыл бұрын
@@geoffwatts6977 1QQ
@antoniodifrancia1223 Жыл бұрын
it's true
@TheNeverPlayedSymphonies Жыл бұрын
Well a long over due Happy New Year to you 🎉 …Absolute Beginner’s is definitely a cool song to wring in the new year (especially with the epic sax bridge , that sadly isn’t used like it was back in the day) on my channel my 1st song pick played of the year was Dazzle by Siousxie and the Banshees.
@goonerlee 3 жыл бұрын
1985 and I'm sitting in my Ford Capri outside a pub waiting for my girlfriend. This came on the radio, she got in the car and I don't think I've ever felt so in love as I did then. This song always brought that memory back and I'll be forever grateful. Cheers David.
@WolfsH0ok 3 жыл бұрын
My first girlfriend in the 80's. Her father had a Ford Capri ha :))
@craiglewis2924 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I totally get that. Similar happened to me.
@KISSbestfan 3 жыл бұрын
Man I guess. Wish I could be in love like on old times again. Right now its more serious on every level
@philippebernard4577 3 жыл бұрын
Well, I'm quite sure that, wherever he can be now, this rare, beautiful and original romance will go straight to his... mmmh; heart ?... Soul ?... Inspiration for a new song with the 'Angels of Paradise' (there ain't no spiders in Heaven, even from Mars), his brand new band ?! (So I've heard, but who knows what's true about those stuffs, dude !?!)... 😉😊😌👍🍻👍🍻👍🍻🍻
@philippebernard4577 3 жыл бұрын
@@KISSbestfan : That's dramaticly true !! 😷😶 Saddly... We're entring in the SHITWORLD now... Everybody knew about THAT; everybody has hidden their heads in the sand, not to see IT coming, everybody lied, even to themselves... And now we"re in a mad train without brakes, no conductors, no emergency plan. No reason to be happy. More : Even the "clowns", the 'professional comics' who make us and our nerves laugh when the situation is in 'high tension mood', know what I mean ? Even them are bannished from the medias ! All we're allowed to watch all day long are those auto-proclaimed "scientists", the same kind of 'BigBrainBoss' who wanted to burn the first guy who said that Earth was a kinda of a 'ball' (and not some strange flat stuff) !.. Anyway, one thing is for sure : "Good times" (as we call them AFTER) never come back. NEVER. That's the only rule I'm sure of !...😐😶😶
@HereticHellcat 6 жыл бұрын
This is one of my all time favorite songs. I had a Bowie playlist going while cooking the other night and when this song came on, my husband spontaneously swept me into a dance. It filled my heart with so much love and joy.
@dewilew2137 6 жыл бұрын
HereticHellcat much love to you and your hubby ❤️
@HereticHellcat 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@sarahbrittain7907 5 жыл бұрын
HereticHellcat beautiful always keep them memories .
@HereticHellcat 5 жыл бұрын
I will. Each and every beautiful moment is etched in both my heart and memory. :)
@jamesy1955 5 жыл бұрын
Peace and love on you. 😊xxx
@ramiz2999 Жыл бұрын
The greatest artist of all time. A timeless classic that will always be ahead of its time. There will always be absolute beginners.
@KickassUncle Жыл бұрын
Check the dictionary for the definition of "glorious", it is listen to this song.
@neslihan9447 10 ай бұрын
@@KickassUncle Bir Türkle asla alay etme 🇹🇷📿📖⭐✨
@KickassUncle 10 ай бұрын
@@neslihan9447 No, it was only 'so' high.
@milesjolly6173 Жыл бұрын
This is such a bangin' song. Great vocals, keyboards, saxophone, everything about it is fantastic to me.
@ionstefanion4205 Жыл бұрын
Me too! Ilove this song! I listen often!
@amilcarvalenca3381 Жыл бұрын
Line bass it’s from another world
@primalium Жыл бұрын
Totally agree, I couldn't have said it any better.
@jansongs 3 жыл бұрын
RIP dear Matthew Seligman, the bassist on this song.
@nadyanadya4109 2 жыл бұрын
The drums are stunning ...🌹🌹🌹
@woodjackson8424 4 жыл бұрын
David wrote this at a time when he was going through an apparent creative drought. Wish I could have a creative drought like that. What a beautiful song!
@dorkvader5332 4 жыл бұрын
I read that he said he actually cried while writing it.
@dalea1545 4 жыл бұрын
A Bowie creative drought is a career for other artists. Always loved this.
@strangerstreet6061 4 жыл бұрын
@@dorkvader5332 you are right he said that it was the only song that he wrote made him cry .
@knownpleasures 4 жыл бұрын
It’s his best song but shush don’t tell anyone
@dars5229 4 жыл бұрын
Oh, absolutely. There's a whole generation who were introduced to Bowie in the 80s, but the decade was actually the most creatively stagnant part of his career (That's not meant as an insult. I've long said Bowie at his worst is still better than the rest at their best.) But between the drugs and making songs for an audience he couldn't really read, his creativity kind of atrophied. And when the 90s came, he either would have died or retired. But fortunately for him (and us) he met Iman. He got clean for her, and she encouraged him to experiment again, which led to a career renaissance. I think it's kinda funny how he cried when he wrote this, because it was almost kind of a prophecy about Iman. Imagine pouring you heart and soul into a love song about someone you think doesn't exist... and then meeting them.
@TheRjb2010 Жыл бұрын
What a celebration of music this is. The guitar, the drums, sax, vocals, the whole thing. What a creative mind David had. Rest in Peace David, and thank you for the great, timeless music.
@clintstewart5545 Жыл бұрын
give back what you stolen from your museums
@charliesmithers7663 Жыл бұрын
Ooooooh someones sat on a woke plug
@darkopodbevsek4022 Жыл бұрын
Masterpiece out of space and time !
@republica13 9 ай бұрын
@@darkopodbevsek4022I believe he said this song, he put a lot of time and effort into it. When I first heard, it was like an addiction for me. Just blew me away. He had so many hits, this was different but simply amazing.
@Makado14 8 ай бұрын
Amen. Thank you David Bowie, you will long be missed...
@verdad1234 Жыл бұрын
All the feels. He was pure genius. Still can’t believe he’s gone. Timeless brilliance. May his memory always be a blessing.
@sylvanyaprince6435 Жыл бұрын
What a BEAUTIFUL thing to say!
@janetfinkel4733 4 ай бұрын
It is!
@chowmein2917 6 жыл бұрын
I’m so sick of people saying R.I.P Bowie I told you guys he’s not dead he just finally found a way to mars
@laurentgomes3703 5 жыл бұрын
Rest In Power David.
@TillTheLightTakesUs 5 жыл бұрын
Unless there's a way to mars from six feet down under, he ain't there, kiddo. He's DEAD af.
@newllaall 5 жыл бұрын
Amazing singer, with a huge part that let here to us. Trully star man.
@silviapinna3248 5 жыл бұрын
@majatadic9241 5 жыл бұрын
1.000.000 likes for your comment, bro!! Great artists never die......
@adamgill 6 жыл бұрын
If you never felt like anyone really understands you. If you feel like you're on the outside, looking in. If you feel like you need to assert yourself, to justify your actions. If you think instead of talk. If you want and need but you don't get it. Bowie is yours.
@anonymoususer4252 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks man,It really helped
@nicolevandenbroecke3332 5 жыл бұрын
Feeling exactly like this...
@Natalia-hb7pk 5 жыл бұрын
current mood. thank u 💛
@marc9487 5 жыл бұрын
Oui c'est vrai!😁
@jupitorman 4 жыл бұрын
Lovely ; )
@sandratansley8764 Жыл бұрын
I agree. This song shows the range he has and he is by far the best ever. His attitude toward life his family and how kind he is and fair. Treats his band like family. Wish more people were like him. He overcame many obstacles ans is absolutely brilliant
@geoffwatts6977 Жыл бұрын
Well said Sandra I totally agree 😊
@joaoafonsorochacardoso5508 Жыл бұрын
My too
@markholland9826 Жыл бұрын
Couldn't put It better myself. Every word so true fantastic human being. 👏
@sandratansley8764 Жыл бұрын
To me david bowie is still with us. His humorous interviews his beautiful songs his vocabulary phenomenal. He has so many interests. Movies sculpting painting songwriting writing books. How much more talented can one human being be. He connected with his audience and on stage he made you feel like he was singing to you. When talks about Iman and his baby girl he lights up like Broadway. What a horrible illness to die from. He is the only person I know that can smoke a cigarette and make it so sexy. Class act all the way. I hope to see you in the next life david
@aparecidabeneditadasilva617 Жыл бұрын
Concordo e essa música é uma das melhores q eu já vi
@user-fk9yb5uw2p 9 күн бұрын
Take me back please.Brilliant song,very underrated and such great memories of Bowie and the 70's and 80's.
@jasonshiers5771 4 жыл бұрын
Since this man died , the world has gone to shit.
@avp1874 3 жыл бұрын
seriously, man.
@cinemalisboa2991 3 жыл бұрын
Say that again.
@floober7833 3 жыл бұрын
true.
@bassinblue 3 жыл бұрын
I still remember how awful 2016 was with the amounts of celebrities we lost that year. Fuck me what an awful time, but never forgotten.
@mkartmkart6335 3 жыл бұрын
Sadly David Jones died But David Bowie is not dead He lives in Us Who loves him My Guru Anyone agrees ?
@TheLastComa 5 жыл бұрын
*as long as you're still smiling, there's nothing more I need*
@bve4456 4 жыл бұрын
*with eyes completely open, but nervous still the same*
@takato4415 4 жыл бұрын
"As long as we're together The rest can go to Hell I absolutely love you"
@RoisinElektra 3 жыл бұрын
@@takato4415 Love you til Tuesday ;)
@brittastraubing9828 2 жыл бұрын
I'm still smiling. I'm a Starter.
@markwhite5617 11 ай бұрын
This might be the best song ever
@PatrickMorris-sm8dv 10 ай бұрын
if you like this you might like my brothers music. his name is stu morris
@vesnarajkovic1753 10 ай бұрын
For me, from my youth until today...and now I'm 65 years old...he was and remains the King
@bayernkreise 6 күн бұрын
Tako je Vesna . So true
@danielmedporp 2 жыл бұрын
This man left a hole in the music industry that will never be filled. A true genius.
@marcinziolkowski413 5 ай бұрын
absolute right
@arseniolupin8851 3 жыл бұрын
one of the best things about 50 years old, is the fact that i lived my teenage years in the 80's that is priceless and i am grateful !!!
@outonthetiles 3 жыл бұрын
Me too! 54 now and I loved listening to Bowie thru the 80’s.
@ClassicWorld19 3 жыл бұрын
I'm 46 and feel the same! Privileged to have grown up in the 1980s!
@craiglewis2924 3 жыл бұрын
I 52 years old in a couple of weeks and have loved Bowie for as long as I can remember. One of my best memories was seeing him in 1987 with my girlfriend at the time and my mate and his wife. Such a fantastic day.
@danayanker 3 жыл бұрын
I think you got lot of 50+ likes there buddy!
@iadertina 3 жыл бұрын
Right! I remember me, fourteen years old, middle of the 80's, and giving farevell party at the end of a school year... Let's dance album was playing all the time. I am 52 now, and don't feel a day older than then, and I think that I owe it to Bowie and others. Croatia loves Bowie ❤
@mummydelxx3038 4 ай бұрын
I loved the Film and this is my favourite Bowie track ❤❤❤❤ still listening 2024😊
@MacPato74 2 жыл бұрын
the piano, the choirs, his voice, the dancers, everything is perfect, this will be heard forever.
@staudtwerner 4 жыл бұрын
Who loves it still in 2020, like I do..
@Kjirsix 4 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️
@nicolavivarelli4127 4 жыл бұрын
Me ! From Italy
@da99inho 4 жыл бұрын
I Absolutely Love IT !!! ❤️
@nerypalacios2373 4 жыл бұрын
In the ♾ too
@gwgerl 4 жыл бұрын
me too
@raymondcharlesenigl3936 3 жыл бұрын
I lost my mom 4 days before Christmas in 2016... she loved Bowie. This Song was played at my wedding in May 2017. It was so beautiful to have them with me this way;-)
@timothyray4440 3 жыл бұрын
That is awesome. I know you will cherish that memory. So sorry about your Mom. I am sure she is spreading a little star dust of her own now. :)
@annaflecchia4747 2 жыл бұрын
❤
@rosemarygeary649 2 жыл бұрын
@@timothyray4440 Thank you for the reminder, it helped. Peace to you.
@rustshoo5068 2 жыл бұрын
It would certainly make a great first dance song
@spkanava 2 жыл бұрын
86
@rabbithole3293 2 жыл бұрын
I love this man. Pure art. He's still alive. Have a nice journey David. You are eternal now.
@LM-lb6tl 9 ай бұрын
If you grew up in the 80's, most of the music seemed to blend together and you didn't realize how good some songs were (like this one) until looking back...
@georgebrown6540 2 жыл бұрын
In my opinion throughout his career, I don't think Bowie had a bad track, just varying degrees of brilliance R. I. P David
@stevendimmock4791 Жыл бұрын
You said it, George. Varying degrees of brilliance. If you didn't like one track, hang around. One that you'll love will soon come along.
@RebeccaTurner-ny1xx 10 ай бұрын
Hmmm... Laughing Gnome? God Only Knows? Some stinkers amongst the diamonds.
@paulgregroy1986 8 ай бұрын
Perfect True Comment
@Frankincensedjb123 7 ай бұрын
Oh, he certainly had some, as he should. Even the greats fail, but that makes them great, not trying to repeat, taking risks, and occasionally missing the mark.
@CorneliaBeateAhnert-ir4be 7 ай бұрын
Wow, “just varying degrees of brilliance “ - what an answer, what a brilliant comment. Cornelia P.S. In my work as an artist I like to do themes in variations.
@fa0676 3 жыл бұрын
Me, 23, my then-wife, 20. Absolute Beginners. As long as she was smiling, there was nothing more I needed. All gone, so long ago. This song means so much.
@ianwilliams5028 2 жыл бұрын
Bless xxxx
@gavinmilton1 Жыл бұрын
I feel for you my friend! Fleeting is it all.
@fionaratcliffe8327 9 ай бұрын
Sunday 27th August 2023 David Bowie's relentlessly TREMENDOUS voice. He's at the top of his game singing this song. What a mesmerising and unique and....inspiring gentleman he was. He left us way too soon....always in my ❤ DB! Rip.x
@hendrikperkins8741 3 күн бұрын
You don't get beautiful music like this anymore. I miss the 80's
@e.s4624 6 жыл бұрын
I absolutely miss you David ❤️
@mariesteve358 5 жыл бұрын
Me Too, I still love to listening to him! I love & miss you David! ❤
@supranaturalcreeps2455 4 жыл бұрын
Me too I love him and his music so much 😭💕
@alicemueller8798 4 жыл бұрын
A lot....😔😐
@1220b Ай бұрын
Miss him too...
@albertomarin5445 10 ай бұрын
the saxophone in a marvel
@RD-yc6dg Ай бұрын
Bowie was the definition of kool
@jaolin6042 4 жыл бұрын
Remembering Matthew Seligman, who plays bass here. Died from Covid-19.
@genebo3154 4 жыл бұрын
RIP
@erincurrie1560 4 жыл бұрын
RIP
@bardockobama5495 4 жыл бұрын
Rip
@faro8784 4 жыл бұрын
Rip
@user-eo4uv9dg2p 4 жыл бұрын
RIP🎶
@papelpop 6 жыл бұрын
I. Love. This. Song.
@marianievessnow6567 5 жыл бұрын
Me Too❤
@aleksandratomic7838 5 жыл бұрын
@Chess Tauren not really true. There is always opportunities for new beginnings!
@claudiorosadomiloch4827 5 жыл бұрын
O cara!!
@soysoneromayor 3 жыл бұрын
Almost eight minutos of pure magic
@ticktockclarice13 3 жыл бұрын
And why wouldn't you??
@mimilion6072 Жыл бұрын
My best friend Dean. We were about 18 and 19 and we went to the pictures in Manchester to see this film. WE WERE ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS.
@grantscharoff Жыл бұрын
I have an emotional connection with this song and I think that's what matters. The Songwriter has done his job.
@marcosgomes7681 Жыл бұрын
He wrote this for you,you are so modest,:-)
@wildbill5670 3 жыл бұрын
God do I ever miss him. I'm in my late 60's now. Seen him many times live, have over 40 of his LP's and have been a huge fan since 71. Every new record I was there at the record store (young ones miss that, flipping through thousands of vinyl records while others played over the speakers in the store, something that should have gone away) the day the new one came out right up to "Black Star". Thank you David for making a part of my life so wonderful. I hope the angels soar over your heart and comfort you now.
@thomassmith5835 5 жыл бұрын
Possibly the best love song ever written.
@krwawyrzeznik 4 жыл бұрын
Nah, step by step NKOTB
@_stefanooliva 4 жыл бұрын
Agree with you bro. Maybe the best one.
@jonykorp7156 4 жыл бұрын
Nah, As the world falls down by David Bowie
@YankeesFan0620 4 жыл бұрын
Under Pressure from David Bowie and Queen
@Benjamin-ml7sv 4 жыл бұрын
No, its I wanna hold your hand
@RebeccaTurner-ny1xx 10 ай бұрын
At a time when Bowie was in a deep rut of writer's block, he surprised everyone with this. Flippin' great.
@cjfroese70 Жыл бұрын
Absolute Beginners. Absolute masterpiece.
@nataliek.5452 5 жыл бұрын
Anyone else get goosebumps every single time they hear these profound lyrics?
@MiniLemmy 4 жыл бұрын
Natalie K. I still get goosebumps from the saxophone solo near the end...
@JoJo86155 4 жыл бұрын
I get chills, but good chills.. I love this song.
@tonyjlorns1727 4 жыл бұрын
Natalie wasn’t just thinking that every time I do !! A emotional rollercoaster
@sheila7342 4 жыл бұрын
Every single time!
@joseboggiosequeira4050 3 жыл бұрын
since the day its launch
@plutao_pt 2 жыл бұрын
Mr Bowie and Mr. Mercury are two bright stars of music and worldwide culture
@BonesInThePumpkinPatch 8 ай бұрын
Bowies music has been a big part of helping me recover memories I’ve repressed or lost from my concussion. I hear one of the songs I used to use to cope and suddenly I can remember everything. His music is amazing and has always been there for me in my life. RIP to the man who sold the world and bought our hearts with the cash.
@raffaeleandreini776 5 ай бұрын
Una ragazza americana Della TV Italiana diceva L' amore è gratis
@raffaeleandreini776 5 ай бұрын
Justine Mattera
@raffaeleandreini776 5 ай бұрын
In un' altro film Diceva un' attrice L' amore non è un supermarket Dove puoi comprare o vendere alzare o abbassare i prezzi ma Un sentire Ed è il cuore a fissare le cose importanti della vita Miliardi 1991 Carlo Vanzina
@BonesInThePumpkinPatch 5 ай бұрын
@@raffaeleandreini776 ..... To Google translate I go
@BonesInThePumpkinPatch 5 ай бұрын
@raffaeleandreini776 actually no I can get alot of that from ittalian... something about meeting his true love in a supermarket?
@stuartduff2423 21 күн бұрын
Music was just on a different level back then. Nothing around today comes close, nothing. Absolute Legend.
@jovanpejic 21 күн бұрын
There is still very good quality music today, just look for it ;)
@I-Love-Taylor-Swift 2 жыл бұрын
This song is absolute perfection!
@amicrucio9462 5 жыл бұрын
I don't know why but this song ALWAYS makes me cry... I miss him so much... We love you Starman ❤
@christinetwardzik7830 5 жыл бұрын
Me too! Every time.
@pairartsuksumek5014 4 жыл бұрын
Me too. Very emotional song that wake my memories.
@ruxbox1 4 жыл бұрын
I blame the saxo and Kat bush on the background
@mazzymuso 4 жыл бұрын
Me too- the “it’s absolutely tr-uuuuuuuuuueee-oooo” bit!
@alicemueller8798 4 жыл бұрын
...every time, Starman💗🎵 🌹
@geoffwatts6977 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic song.. fantastic man..we still miss you David....
@aimeethomson7806 Жыл бұрын
Who would say those comments
@DD-ev2dt 7 ай бұрын
March 1986 late and great BOWIE with classic "Absolute beginners" ..... gutted when the great one died DAVID gone but not forgotten 👃➕.
@Kayatink 2 жыл бұрын
This song is a masterpiece, the strings, keys, sax, David's vocals, the lyrics, top notch 💯. Listen through headphones - bellisimo! 💖
@philjennings6725 2 жыл бұрын
Ime listening on headphones now. VUNDERBAR.
@stephenward9340 Жыл бұрын
Par excellence.
@petermorris9818 Жыл бұрын
Love the girl's voice too
@philjennings6725 2 жыл бұрын
Iwas a Bowie fan in my early twenties and still am now ime in my seventies .Age doesnt matter when youve still got this music magic with you.
@bluelady4183 2 жыл бұрын
Too true!!! Even my grandchildren loves Bowie!!!
@philjennings6725 2 жыл бұрын
@@bluelady4183 Your grand kids have got a great music taste.
@bluelady4183 2 жыл бұрын
@@philjennings6725 they have!!! They take after me!!! 🤣🤣🤣
@philjennings6725 Жыл бұрын
@@bluelady4183 In that case they willdefinately become music scholars and teach others bravo.
@bluelady4183 Жыл бұрын
@@philjennings6725 thank you Phil
@klasi58 2 жыл бұрын
His music, his voice and his charisma are transcendent. I wouldn't be surprised if he is known on the other side of our galaxy. His genius did not know bounds. I miss him dearly.
@andrewevzona2876 Жыл бұрын
Undoubtedly the greatest track of the 1980s by any artist.
@esharai5037 2 жыл бұрын
Happy birthday David bowie who would of been 75 today RIP David xxxxx
@timothygrayson 4 күн бұрын
Love this song because it has no guitar break in it. Lovely sweeping sentiment. Bowie's genius.
@51antoniogentile Жыл бұрын
The GREATEST OF ALL TIMESS...!!!...
@MansonXdrums 5 жыл бұрын
I started to listen Bowie when I was in hospital, one motnh after I woke up from koma. Waiting for other operations. He gived me such energy to live and energy to recovery. I moved much as I could listening his songs.
@desperatemohammedantheworl5833 4 жыл бұрын
Though I was vaguely familiar with my Dad's copies of Ziggy and Aladdin I first properly discovered Bowie when I was hospitalized as a teen. I was bed ridden and my sister brought me her walkman and a selection of mine and her tapes. Among them was her copy of ChangesBowie and on first playing I fell in love with nearly ever song, especially John I'm Only Dancing, Young Americans, Fashion and Blue Jean. He's been a favourite ever since.
@RoisinElektra 3 жыл бұрын
Always the best to both of you 🍀🍀🍀☀
@bunteseinhorn7523 3 жыл бұрын
Last summer, he gived me also energy in my live. I felt like I was in a labyrinth last year. One night I saw his labyrinth movie and fell in love. His soul is old and he lived very consciously. He always fought with this world and found his way. Sometimes I feel his spirit next to me!
@ayeletmazal3510 3 жыл бұрын
his songs are beautifull and very meeningfull 💜
@helenefrench4275 Жыл бұрын
Hope you are doing well now. I wish you all the best. Take great care of yourself.
@Jeremel2012 6 жыл бұрын
True magic never dies RIP
@faro8784 4 жыл бұрын
That’s a good way to describe David, *magic*
@joannameow 3 жыл бұрын
👍👋 indeed ❤
@joannameow 3 жыл бұрын
I already love you.
@dudaglo2312 Жыл бұрын
... Absolutely proud to be born on the same date as he was....
@alanrabjohns4656 11 ай бұрын
Wonderful record of 1986😊😊😊
@PatrickMorris-sm8dv 10 ай бұрын
if you like this you might like my brothers music. his name is stu morris
@willow0122 6 жыл бұрын
Bowie will always be a legend.
@Rodrigo32375 5 жыл бұрын
surely!!!
@lelabotoxique 5 жыл бұрын
I never ever cry, but every single time I listen to this song, well... it's the waterworks. And I just don't know why. I love this song. So very much.
@SerialGothQueens 5 жыл бұрын
I do too. There's something so beautifully melancholy about the melody; it gets me right in the heart every time.
@brianvernon9418 4 жыл бұрын
Makes me sad also when I hear his music knowing he's no longer with us, it's the same with Donna Summer. 💖💖💖💖
@waltrohrbach2459 4 жыл бұрын
Utterly romantic, dramatic plus pure elegance renders this timeless masterpiece.
@sheila7342 4 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@knownpleasures 3 жыл бұрын
That’s a measure of a great song
@kaiii3802 Жыл бұрын
Thank you David you touched millions around the world with your wonderful music. We can never repay you for what you've given us. RIP David Bowie.
@eric92592000 8 ай бұрын
Most people probably never heard this song as I rarely heard it on the radio. I never saw the movie but this song was always a favorite of mine & also had the soundtrack so played it so much. Another favorite of mine was Modern Love. I was born in 1965 so I remember his earlier music which I didn't like much but only a few songs. I had 2 sisters that were 7 and the other 8 years older than me so heard david bowies 1970's stuff.
@thromboid 5 ай бұрын
I was lucky - I remember in 1986 when my parents were having the house renovated, the radio station the builders listened to would thrash this song (as well as "Don't Get Me Wrong", another brilliant song IMO). Needless to say it's incredibly nostalgic for me. Never saw the film either. It's paradoxical that a song about being an absolute beginner should be so accomplished and weave in so many musical threads!
@DeeArtist321 5 жыл бұрын
As a kid, I've cried when I've heard this song for the first time. I'll never forget that feeling, inexpiable outburst of emotions with goosebumps and tears... when I actually felt the powerful magic and impact of music, enchanted by this melody, like it was spoken in universal language - although I didn't understand a single word...
@sneer73 4 жыл бұрын
same here. after twenty sth years still have tears, can't understand where from thanks!
@Gibboni 4 жыл бұрын
I was 20 when the song came up. Just finished army, having the life in front of me. Today, after 34 years, yes, I’ve got tears in my eyes, I guess because I’m still an absolute beginner.
@nakladairisillyrica934 3 жыл бұрын
same here
@bienvenidodelmundo8126 Жыл бұрын
Well said dude! I feel the same way too.
@dinoferretti1091 4 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest masterpieces of the music in every time.
@alessiaconfalone2766 4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely true!
@tonyjlorns1727 4 жыл бұрын
Dino Ferretti Dino timeless classic !!!
@Tinsku222 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely still my favourites:)
@martinchandler9205 Жыл бұрын
THE 193rd best song by Mr Bowie Greatest Hits Vol. XVI
@wonkyal3097 29 күн бұрын
This is one of the most underrated songs ever produced. An absolute gem of a track. The bit between 3:45 & 4:25 hits on all my emotions every single time I hear it. Fabulous from Mr Bowie.
@chrisjennings8294 2 жыл бұрын
Very underrated song- it's a masterpiece by a master.
@philjennings6725 2 жыл бұрын
We must have a lot in common Chris. We both admire his music and share the same surname . Wow.
@MiniLemmy 4 жыл бұрын
One of Bowie’s greatest ever songs - it just oozes class!! Also, for those wondering, sexy Zebra girl is former model Vanessa Walker
@psychickitty1 4 жыл бұрын
The first time I saw this was at a cinema in London. A full length preview of the film. We all thought the zebra lady was the ultra hip and cool Sade´.
@shanefitzpatrick5811 4 жыл бұрын
He,s a music magician. Allways forever. X
@MrsPicklesIsHome 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I was wondering.
@dianetsoop 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@CharlesW92 5 күн бұрын
David Bowie was the coolest. Fantastic song
@johncb1963 Жыл бұрын
It must be said the background singer really adds to this lovely song. God I miss Bowie.
@dars5229 Жыл бұрын
Janet Armstrong.
@craiglewis6145 Жыл бұрын
@@dars5229 that's right. The sister of Kevin Armstrong who is playing guitar on this track.
@davidtossell8734 Жыл бұрын
Her voice is absolutely haunting.
@tinrodriguez3133 5 жыл бұрын
Coolest guy in the History.
@nightburgers3670 4 жыл бұрын
Tin Rodriguez Yep ❤️
@camelsh-t_on_the_walls446 6 жыл бұрын
I absolutely Love you David & that's a fact Bowie sneaked into that special chamber in my heart where music lives when I was 8, and there he has comfortably reigned ever since. No other artist, no other musician, no other music, no other voice makes me feel these wonderful emotions. I do like a lot of different music; David is special. I sometimes think he and his music might just have kept me alive.. He is my soul artist, and his music is my soul music. Thank you for all, David You beautiful soul, you
@angiedorman9244 5 жыл бұрын
But personally instead of musically. I love his music and everything, but mine is personally. I mean musically and actor wise too, but mostly personally because he was a regular person and didn't act otherwise. He acted the way you're supposed to and I think he was just wonderful.
@camelsh-t_on_the_walls446 5 жыл бұрын
@@angiedorman9244 Yup indeed; David, a regular down to earth wonderful person :)
@angiedorman9244 5 жыл бұрын
@@camelsh-t_on_the_walls446 I wish I could have met him. Did you?
@camelsh-t_on_the_walls446 5 жыл бұрын
@@angiedorman9244 Nope :/
@SuperLisalis 3 жыл бұрын
I found David when I was 8 too..been in my heart since. Namaste.
@ianburrows310 Жыл бұрын
One of the best David Bowie's songs and that says a lot he was unique and a brilliant artist may you Rest in Peace and thankyou for your music 🎶🎶🎶
@JessicaLopez-cl4ld 4 ай бұрын
60 years old still love this beautiful voice music best everBOWIE
@Rodrigo32375 5 жыл бұрын
The fucking vocals plus its arrangement OMG A+MAZING
@cupidstunt1975 3 жыл бұрын
This song really is utter perfection, yet rarely seems to get any airtime when talking about Bowie's greatest tunes.
@brittastraubing9828 2 жыл бұрын
23👍
@ionaramsay525 2 жыл бұрын
Well it has our appreciation… that 💯counts.
@solwaysandsRC 2 жыл бұрын
It's a very special song that affects one in a deep and lasting way
@xagtly 2 жыл бұрын
The problem is that he had so many brilliant songs. I have a tear in my eye listening.
@ravenhill_the_cryptic_of_1968 Жыл бұрын
the magnificent 80s, a great track, i would love to go back to 1986.
@stevesimpson6558 Жыл бұрын
David Bowie was the most amazing individual, he had help, friends, family, and support, but he has to be the most creative musical individual that has ever walked the earth in recorded times. Name someone that comes close, someone that forged a path, so many styles, and right to the end creative and class. He even choreographed his end. This word is branded about but can be used in reference to David - "genius".
@SAHB Жыл бұрын
And he was
@franzbeck7700 Жыл бұрын
Não se fazem mais músicas assim.
@sammichaeljordan1922 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely should be played on valentine's day every year. One of the best love songs ever ♥️
@Rgalvez 4 жыл бұрын
I only hear this extended version. The sax solo, the ending. Pure magic.
@lucilovecraft1621 13 күн бұрын
Still listening to my favourite in 2024 💕
@anzatzi Ай бұрын
Great opening riff and chorus--bum bum ba-dooo!
@casperwcc 2 жыл бұрын
Takes me back to walking round with my Sharp Stereo playing a cassette recorded from the Radio.. 😊
@shortyrock4lif3 2 жыл бұрын
I had to call my uncle and ask if he played a lot of Bowie when he lived with me and my grandparents when I was a toddler. This song feels nostalgic to me. Turned out he did. 🙂
@Diana-qy4mc 2 жыл бұрын
love that
@yikes7607 Жыл бұрын
I also remember a lot of music played around me in the 80s, I have tapes from 1986 of me at 2 years old singing them in gibberish XD You're right, they evoke enormous nostalgia, like for example that Lionel Richie song "Hello", I remember they were always playing that back then.
@user-ye4zj9nn8n 2 ай бұрын
I was the 23 year old American singer walking about London when this came out having been escorted across the English Channel by an Absolutely Gorgeous boy named Paddy Bowes as I left France for England. We shared a once in a lifetime toast of a Bitter Lime. I love you to this day Paddy Bowes.. Tod.... a doll from New Zealand you were and are...Always and forever.
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