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The two-disc CD and DVD set of DAVID BOWIE - VH1 STORYTELLERS is released next week on Monday 6th July.
Some of you may remember this fabulous recording took place at Sony Studios in New York on 23rd August 1999. You can read the original news story from 10 years ago here courtesy of two lucky people who were in attendance.
VH1 Storytellers began in 1996 with intimate TV performances by Ray Davies and Elvis Costello. Over the next few years many singer/songwriters appeared on the show, performing in front of a live audience while telling stories of their music and memories. From Garth Brooks to Smashing Pumpkins, many of the most memorable episodes featured British rock acts, and David Bowie appeared on the show on August 23rd 1999.
Bill Flanagan, Executive Producer of the show explains, "We were used to dealing with legendary musicians. Still, landing David Bowie was more than a big booking. There's no way to say this without being corny: it was an honour. Bowie has a unique place in rock and roll. He is not only one of the most influential musicians of the era, he does nothing unless he is fully committed. He never phones it in."
The full tracklistings are as follows:
CD: 01. Life On Mars? 02. Rebel Rebel (truncated) 03. Thursday's Child 04. Can't Help Thinking About Me 05. China Girl 06. Seven 07. Drive-In Saturday 08. Word On A Wing
DVD: 01. Life On Mars? 02. Rebel Rebel (truncated) 03. Thursday's Child 04. Can't Help Thinking About Me 05. China Girl 06. Seven 07. Drive-In Saturday 08. Word On A Wing
DVD bonus performances: 09. Survive 10. I Can't Read 11. Always Crashing In The Same Car 12. If I'm Dreaming My Life
Digital audio version: 01. Life On Mars? 02. Rebel Rebel (truncated) 03. Thursday's Child 04. Can't Help Thinking About Me 05. China Girl 06. Seven 07. Drive-In Saturday 08. Word On A Wing
Digital audio bonus performances: 09. Survive 10. I Can't Read 11. Always Crashing In The Same Car 12. If I'm Dreaming My Life
He continues, "Bowie's STORYTELLERS was a unique theatrical event, a sort of off-Broadway 'Evening with the Artist' in which a great songwriter used bits and pieces from his life and career to show us all the roads leading up to a single moment, a complement to his current album but also a performance strong enough to stand on its own: a compelling introduction to David Bowie for the uninitiated and a fresh experience for the long time fan.
"It was a highlight of the series and a good lesson to those of us behind the camera who sometimes think the artist needs our help. When dealing with an artist of the stature of David Bowie, we can help best by getting out of his way."
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The two-disc CD and DVD set of DAVID BOWIE - VH1 STORYTELLERS is released next week on Monday 6th July.
CD/DVD and Digital Version
CD:
and save 9% discount.
for only £7.79 saving a massive 40%.
