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| | "I'm the worst singles-merchant in the world", confessed David Bowie, kicking off 94.9FM's one-hour special with the Brixton born rock superstar. Our man on the other side of the microphone, Gary Crowley, cornered him in a deserted Met Bar as Bowie, looking healthy and dapper in a dark polo neck, talked candidly about growing up in London, hitting the Mod clubs in the 60s, the new album - and why he can never pick out a single release - surreal American TV programmes, cover versions and all stops inbetween. Use the links below to hear the conversation at your own pace. Above all - enjoy!
BOWIE - PART 1 (10'07"): AUDIOclick here
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Bowie on: The inspiration behind 'Everyone Says Hi':
"I was thinking of my father...the song deals with the subject of death - although it's kind of a happy thing...!"
His favourite songs from the new Heathen album...
Club-going in 60s London and seeing people like Georgie Fame and The Blue Flames: "It was a real course in American music..."
His early influences: Anthony Newley, Scott Walker and Little Richard - "I wanted to be the sax player in his band...!"
BOWIE - PART 2 (7'08"): AUDIOclick here Bowie on: Seminal TV watching with...Iggy Pop!
His approach to making albums: "My subject matter hasn't changed...it's always about alienation and isolation, the loneliness of life on the planet..."
Rekindling his working association with producer Tony Visconti.
The three cover versions on the new Heathen album: "Why? They have to have moved me in some way..." |
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