I have high hopes for my #1. I do.
― Laura Lucy Lynn (La Lechera), Wednesday, 7 March 2012 21:35 (twelve years ago) link
I'm still figuring out my ass from my elbow when it comes to spreadsheets, but they make all the difference. xps
― Carlos Pollomar (WmC), Wednesday, 7 March 2012 21:36 (twelve years ago) link
i wonder if anything coming up isn't on a greatest hits/singles comp
― sarahell, Wednesday, 7 March 2012 21:36 (twelve years ago) link
I think there's a huge fatigue factor out there for Space Oddity, probably for Changes too
― Iago Galdston, Wednesday, 7 March 2012 21:36 (twelve years ago) link
xpost Space Oddity is the Bowie song like Sgt. Pepper is the Beatles album, right? As in once you get into the artist's catalog you realize that there's better material, on balance?
― this is my receipt for your receipt (Z S), Wednesday, 7 March 2012 21:36 (twelve years ago) link
My #1 is coming up, I just know it, and I don't think it was on a greatest hits? I only have Changesbowie though.
― Laura Lucy Lynn (La Lechera), Wednesday, 7 March 2012 21:37 (twelve years ago) link
"Space Oddity" is one of those canonical songs like "Yesterday" and "Your Song" that I never, ever want to listen to again.
― Exile in lolville (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Wednesday, 7 March 2012 21:37 (twelve years ago) link
(as far as GH comps i mean)
Have we had Moonage Daydream yet?
― Laura Lucy Lynn (La Lechera), Wednesday, 7 March 2012 21:38 (twelve years ago) link
Space Oddity is the Bowie song like Sgt. Pepper is the Beatles album, right? As in once you get into the artist's catalog you realize that there's better material, on balance?
pretty fair analogy imo; it was the first Bowie song I remember hearing
― Carlos Pollomar (WmC), Wednesday, 7 March 2012 21:38 (twelve years ago) link
also, I'd never heard the "Love You Til Tuesday" version of it until a couple of hours ago
― Carlos Pollomar (WmC), Wednesday, 7 March 2012 21:39 (twelve years ago) link
Ehhh, "Space Oddity" is very early in DB's career/discography. I would think that Ziggy Stardust or something is the Sgt. Pepper's. I think it's more like enjoying Mr. Soul by Neil Young or something (though it is of course way more ubiquitous).
― grandavis, Wednesday, 7 March 2012 21:40 (twelve years ago) link
Have we had Station To Station yet?
― Feebs K-Tel (NickB), Wednesday, 7 March 2012 21:40 (twelve years ago) link
yup, Station to Station bound to come.
― woof, Wednesday, 7 March 2012 21:41 (twelve years ago) link
Be My Wife has to place also - surely?
― kraudive, Wednesday, 7 March 2012 21:42 (twelve years ago) link
The song Station to Station BETTER be in the top five....(fist smack into palm)
― Iago Galdston, Wednesday, 7 March 2012 21:42 (twelve years ago) link
I said it before, but: My brain hurts a lot.
― Laura Lucy Lynn (La Lechera), Wednesday, 7 March 2012 21:43 (twelve years ago) link
La Lechera otm, I think that should, really should turn up.
― woof, Wednesday, 7 March 2012 21:44 (twelve years ago) link
"Space Oddity" is dope, "Starman" doesn't belong top 20. As Ziggy Stardust's first big UK hit, I feel like full appreciation of the latter demands the historical context of the British pop circa 1972 - all by its lonesome it's kind of a thin song.
― wolf cola, everyone (thewufs), Wednesday, 7 March 2012 21:45 (twelve years ago) link
OK, last one for today. Get yer guesses in in the next 2 minutes.
― Carlos Pollomar (WmC), Wednesday, 7 March 2012 21:45 (twelve years ago) link
I think you mean "better be top 3," Iago.
― wolf cola, everyone (thewufs), Wednesday, 7 March 2012 21:46 (twelve years ago) link
― this is my receipt for your receipt (Z S), Wednesday, March 7, 2012 1:36 PM (2 minutes ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
"space oddity" is an astounding song, easily one of bowie's best. imo, the tendency to downplay its genius reflects not a great wealth of "better material", but simply the fact that career- and era-defining smash hits tend to get overplayed. and there's a strong tendency among the "real fans" of any artist to slag the trademark hit anyway...
― meticulously showcased in a stunning fart presentation (contenderizer), Wednesday, 7 March 2012 21:46 (twelve years ago) link
Andy Warhol
― Ismael Klata, Wednesday, 7 March 2012 21:46 (twelve years ago) link
I think both of those will be there, especially S2S. Seems to have a big lobby here.
― grandavis, Wednesday, 7 March 2012 21:47 (twelve years ago) link
and sgt. pepper's is similarly brilliant (xxp)
― meticulously showcased in a stunning fart presentation (contenderizer), Wednesday, 7 March 2012 21:47 (twelve years ago) link
Give us a clue!
― Feebs K-Tel (NickB), Wednesday, 7 March 2012 21:47 (twelve years ago) link
it is awesome
― this is my receipt for your receipt (Z S), Wednesday, 7 March 2012 21:48 (twelve years ago) link
Too late!
― Carlos Pollomar (WmC), Wednesday, 7 March 2012 21:48 (twelve years ago) link
Guessing at 'Oh! You Pretty Things'
― Gavin, Leeds, Wednesday, 7 March 2012 21:48 (twelve years ago) link
I could see Station to Station winning this TBH. It would be a very ILX choice.
― Suede - the fabric, not the band (DL), Wednesday, 7 March 2012 21:48 (twelve years ago) link
it sounds even better when you're wasted
16. "Five Years" (from The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars) - 596 points/24 votes/2 first-place votes
Album: http://youtu.be/Zq3EZhT3G7UOld Grey Whistle Test, 1972: http://youtu.be/louXPUW7tHUDinah Shore Show, 1975: http://youtu.be/nyFH4S76ErU
meh
― meticulously showcased in a stunning fart presentation (contenderizer), Wednesday, 7 March 2012 21:49 (twelve years ago) link
My #4!
― nate woolls, Wednesday, 7 March 2012 21:49 (twelve years ago) link
Too low!
― Feebs K-Tel (NickB), Wednesday, 7 March 2012 21:49 (twelve years ago) link
by the way, on that note, I think "Cracked Actor" has the greatest Enjoyment Factor when Drinking increase than just about any song in history. I listen to it during the day and think it's a nice enough song, but play it late at night and the world disintegrates. So great.
― this is my receipt for your receipt (Z S), Wednesday, 7 March 2012 21:50 (twelve years ago) link
I genuinely dislike Five Years, sorry
― Ismael Klata, Wednesday, 7 March 2012 21:50 (twelve years ago) link
I was worrying this same thing. I don't think so, it should be in the top 5 at least!
― Emperor Cos Dashit (Adam Bruneau), Wednesday, 7 March 2012 21:50 (twelve years ago) link
The Dinah Shore clip of Five Years is spine tingling...wish it was better quality!
― Iago Galdston, Wednesday, 7 March 2012 21:50 (twelve years ago) link
Five years, my #5
― an elk hunt (Ówen P.), Wednesday, 7 March 2012 21:51 (twelve years ago) link
Incredible - one of his best. I over-played it in my teen years so I don't need to hear it so much anymore - still made my top ten.
― kraudive, Wednesday, 7 March 2012 21:51 (twelve years ago) link
Every line in it is genius
My #1!!! OMG what is not to like about it?! Don't think you knew you were in this song. It always gets me in the mood to hear the rest of the album, great first track.
Who else voted it #1?
― Laura Lucy Lynn (La Lechera), Wednesday, 7 March 2012 21:52 (twelve years ago) link
Special song for me, think I put it too low at #12, but then again I love everything I placed before it as well. Good showing I think.
― grandavis, Wednesday, 7 March 2012 21:52 (twelve years ago) link
I think "Cracked Actor" has the greatest Enjoyment Factor when Drinking increase than just about any song in history.
haha, pretty sure i voted for it, too! "Time" is another one of these
― sarahell, Wednesday, 7 March 2012 21:53 (twelve years ago) link
I kiss you! You're beautiful!
― Laura Lucy Lynn (La Lechera), Wednesday, 7 March 2012 21:53 (twelve years ago) link
My wife played it for me on our 5 year anniversary. Funny, cool, and very touching.
― grandavis, Wednesday, 7 March 2012 21:54 (twelve years ago) link
Ballsy way to kick off an album you've designed to be your commercial breakthrough but then the 70s was a very apocalyptic decade.
― Suede - the fabric, not the band (DL), Wednesday, 7 March 2012 21:54 (twelve years ago) link
"Five Years" was second on my ballot. Love it to pieces. Wrote something about it recently that is probably of little interest but what the hell.
― EZ Snappin, Wednesday, 7 March 2012 21:55 (twelve years ago) link
I put Five Years too low on my ballot at #2.
― Feebs K-Tel (NickB), Wednesday, 7 March 2012 21:55 (twelve years ago) link