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23rd January 2011

French/Swiss magazine VIBRATIONS are publishing a DAVID BOWIE special collectors edition with a whooping eighty-four pages!

Inside there are 100 rare and unseen photographs, interviews, Nick Kent article on 1973 era, Berlin period, Bowie in film, a discography, etc, etc.

You can view the English translation and 60 excerpts from a low-res pdf version online here

Check out the vibrationsmusic.com website.

19th January 2011

The eagerly anticipated release of The Man Who Fell To Earth on Blu-ray (Region 2 format) finally arrives on 30th March via Optimum Home Entertainment.

     Format: Anamorphic, Colour, PAL, Widescreen
     Language English
     Region: Region 2
     Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.78:1     Number of discs: 1
     Studio: Optimum Home Entertainment
     DVD Release Date: 30th March 2011
     Run Time: 133 minutes

Synopsis: From director Nicolas Roeg, The Man Who Fell To Earth is a science-fiction cult classic starring DAVID BOWIE. Crash landing on Earth from his dying planet, an alien humanoid traveling by the name Thomas Jerome Newton uses his superior intelligence to build a vast business empire. As he takes on, and beats, every US corporation, people can only guess his true purpose: to save his dying world from agonizing death by drought. Newton's ageless fall from grace, as he becomes prey to lust, alcohol, business rivals and the US Government makes The Man Who Fell To Earth not only a bitingly caustic indictment of the modern world but also a poignant commentary on the loneliness of an outsider.

You can pre-order NOW and save a massive 35%.

Inside there are six-pages with some lovely photographs.

You can view the online version of the magazine here

14th January 2011

Back in 1966, forty-five years ago this very day, saw DAVID JONES release his first ever single 'Can't Help Thinking About Me' as 'DAVID BOWIE with The Lower Third', backed with 'And I Say To Myself'.

Released on the Pye label (Pye 7N 17020) in the United Kingdom , the single reached number 34 in the Melody Maker chart and peaked at number 14 on 20th February in the Radio London Fabulous Forty chart.

The musicians on the single were: David Bowie: vocals/tambourine, Dennis Taylor: guitar, Graham Rivens: bass and Phil Lancaster: drums. The producer was Tony Hatch.

Four months later the single was released in the USA on the Warner Brothers label (WB 5815). Later the same year, the track appeared on the Pye compilation album 'Hitmakers Volume 4' (Pye NPL 18144), which marks the first track on an album by 'David Bowie'.

David said of the song during an interview for Melody Maker on 26th February 1966... "Several of the younger teenagers' programmes wouldn't play 'Can't Helping Thinking About Me', because it is about leaving home. The number relates several incidents in every teenager's life - and leaving home is something which always comes up."

Six years later in October 1972, the song was re-released as an EP in the United Kingdom (Pye 7NX.8002) and New Zealand (Pye 7NX 8002).

Also the same month, saw the Japanese 7" single released, backed with 'I'm Not Losing Sleep' (Pye/Teichiku UP-408-Y).

The following year in March 1973, saw a 7" release in Spain (Pye 11.603) backed with 'I Dig Everything', complete with as you can see a rather nice picture sleeve.

June 1978 saw a Canadian-only 7" release on the Pye blue label backed with 'Do Anything You Say' (7N8002), there then follows a list as long as your aunty's left arm of compilations, reissues and repackages containing the track.

In more recent times, David re-recorded a newer version of this song - which was first performed live again during the VH1 StoryTellers show - as well as his Roseland Ballroom 1999 gig in New York City.

Something for the trivia anoraks out there, he actually performed a snippet of this song in San Francisco during his 1997 Earthling world tour.

12th January 2011

To celebrate DAVID BOWIE's birthday, Italian magazine 'La Repubblica XL' has a special issue on sale with David gracing their front cover.

The editorial is written by Luca Valtorta entitled: 'Why we love Bowie, the Spiders From Mars', and all aliens who are not afraid to dare.'

The ten-page feature also includes Italian artists such as Morgan, Francesco Bianconi, Enrico Ruggeri, Beatrice Antolini and Boost Subsonica who give their insights.

This January 2011 issue attachment is available now FOR 8 DAYS ONLY at all good newsstands priced at 1.50 euros.

Check out the English translated page at videodrome-xl.blogautore.repubblica.it

9th January 2011

BBC One TV programme THE ONE SHOW will be broadcasting their piece about DAVID BOWIE's 'Ziggy Stardust' on Friday 14th January at 19:00 GMT.

The film about iconic hairstyles of the twentieth century has Suzi Ronson appearing, along with Paul Henderson (of Aladdinsane tribute band) and celebrity hairdresser Michael Douglas.

7th January 2011

Michael T, Ben Ickies, Shien Lee and Twig the Wonderkid Present: Oh! You Pretty Things: BEST OF BOWIE - A Glam Birthday Celebration.

Oh! You Pretty Things brings you the fifth installation of their glam-rock jubilee in homage to David Bowie for his 64th birthday featuring live Bowie covers by famed 22-piece chamber rock group This Ambitious Orchestra and the legendary Michael T & the Vanities along with Le Mood and a slew of special musical guests.

The incomparable Empress Chi Chi Valenti and Mistress Formika emcee and DJs Twig, Ceremony, Bill Coleman, and W. Jeremy spin glam, goth, and new wave with late night cabaret by the Daisy Spurs followed by an all-out Bowie costume contest.

DRESS CODE: Classic Bowie, Weimar Decadence, Victorian, Futuristic Dandy, 70s Coke Chic.

TICKETS: $15 Advance / $20 Door - brownpapertickets.com

RSVP to going.com/oypt

Date: Sunday January 16th @ 10pm 21+ID
Venue: Le Poisson Rouge, 158 Bleecker St, New York City, USA.

Note: Advance tickets priced at $10 are now sale from now until David's birthday on Saturday.

From Twig the Wonderkid.

3rd January 2011

As mentioned on here way back in June DAVID BOWIE: The Story Behind Every Song by Chris Welch is scheduled for publication this week on Thursday 6th January.

Published by Carlton Books Ltd, the book contains 160 pages with each chapter covering the fascinating story behind one of David Bowie's albums: Early Releases; The Man Who Sold The World; Hunky Dory; The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders From Mars; Aladdin Sane; Pinups and Diamond Dogs; Young Americans; Station To Station; Low; "Heroes"; The Lodger; Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps).

Outline: Chameleon, entertainer, cracked actor, and iconoclast. It would be difficult to think of a rock star who has had a more varied and influential career than David Bowie and the list of bands and musicians who have been influenced by Bowie reads like an A to Z of popular music. But Bowie himself has skillfully and consistently maintained his credibility as the most innovative performer of his generation by staying one jump ahead of the many who seek to imitate him. While his many artistic incarnations are known, few know David Bowie the man, and as this book will show, through its exploration of his diverse body of work, the only real constant factors in his career are his incredible voice, his imagination and his supreme talent for artistic reincarnation.

You can pre-order David Bowie: The Story Behind Every Song NOW and receive a 25% discount.

Update: Publication date now January 19th. This book is an A5 reprint of the original published version.

1st January 2011

Minute Papillon Prod are presenting a DAVID BOWIE birthday party event on 8th January in Montreuil, France.

Performing live at the party will be: Enrique Seknadje, Minute Papillon, Philippe Pascal, Mariani, Vincent L, Atallah, Corilsani, plus guests.

The event is FREE and starts at 19 hrs at Casa Poblano 15, rue Lavoisier 93100 Montreuil, France.

Click on the flyer here for more information.

1st January 2011

Two privately-owned DAVID BOWIE prints are available for the art collectors out there, to be sold either as a pair or separately.

They are both from the split set 4 of the 14 sets of We Saw A Minotaur - A New Play By Joni Ve Sadd

Both are numbered 4/14 as both are from set 4 of 14 sets. They are dated 1994 and signed by his Rockgodliness!

As you might be aware, there were 14 sets of 17 prints and set 4 was deliberately split and framed at the instruction of David Bowie and his art dealer Kate Chertavian.

The fact that one day someone might want to collect them all would bump up value if you are buying for an investment. They are really beautiful to just treasure which was my intention, but alas fate the bounder has decided I have to sell.

They are titled (embossed) 'A Preliminary Sketch' and 'The Complete Text'.

'The Complete Text' is a crouching minotaur and is really beautiful, the other 'A Preliminary Sketch' is small black and white images similar to something a design artist or photographer would produce for an example layout board.

The photographs obviously don't do justice to the quality of the prints with the colour much more vibrant, its just the light I took them in.

The prints are available at £750 for EACH plus postage (as these will be valuable one day when someone wants to collect the set). As I SAY I will SPLIT them if necessary.

Please email me for further details and information at

Check out ownart.org.uk - which is an Arts Council England sponsored scheme to offer INTEREST-FREE loans for purchasing art.

DAVID BOWIE WONDERWORLD REMINDERS THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH Blu-ray DVD Region 2 released by Optimum Home Entertainment rescheduled for 30th March - pre-order NOW and receive a massive 35% discount! DAVID BOWIE: THE STORY BEHIND EVERY SONG by Chris Welch, published by Carlton Books Ltd published 19th January pre-order NOW and receive a 25% discount. ANY DAY NOW: DAVID BOWIE THE LONDON YEARS (1947-1974) by Kevin Cann published 25th November by Adelita - you can purchase NOW and receive a massive 40% discount! STATION TO STATION Special Edition Box Sets released 27th Sept by EMI and 28th in US - you can purchase the 3-CD Box Set and the 5CD+1DVD+3LP Box Set NOW. DAVID BOWIE 2010 Issue Deluxe Edition 28-track 2-LP Vinyl Box Set released via Decca Pop - you can purchase NOW also released the same day is the 2-CD version DAVID BOWIE - RARE AND UNSEEN DVD released 2nd August via Wienerworld Ltd - you can purchase NOW and receive a massive 63% discount! DAVID BOWIE by Jeff Hudson, published by Endeavour London Ltd on 31st August - you can purchase NOW and receive a 15% discount. DAVID BOWIE OFFICIAL 2011 WALL CALENDAR purchase NOW and receive a 10% discount.             [Close]