There's only one way to finish Bowie week, especially after yesterday's abomination (sorry, again). I never really got on with 'Aladdin Sane', it's rather patchy. But when it shines, it shines everso brightly, and none more so than track three. Drive-In Saturday was a terrific single and is perhaps only eclipsed on the album by Cracked Actor.
This live version from 1999 is preceded by a lovely tale of how upset Bowie was when Mott the Hoople declined to record this track. Maybe the subject matter was just a little too left-field for them; it is still very probably the only top three song in history that tells how the inhabitants of a post-apocalyptic world in the future have forgotten how to have sex, and need to watch old porn films to see how it's done! Only Bowie, eh? Love him, still...
- Drive In Saturday [live] - David Bowie (from 'VH1 Telling Stories')
Hope you've enjoyed Bowie week. Normal service resumes next week...
What a great week Robster! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteYou did the great man proud Robster - thanks for these. Have you heard Mozza's version of 'Drive-In Saturday' by the way? It's excellent. He's performed some great covers in concert over the years and really should record his own 'Pin-Ups'.
ReplyDeleteAs long as Morrissey doesn't tackle any songs by The Smiths than I could buy that.....
DeleteGreat series Robster
ReplyDeleteWell played, sir. Bowie will never be forgotten.
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