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I never quite understood when he changed his hair style back then. Here he's still Ziggy, in the bootleg of the Diamond Dogs 30th Anniversary release he already has the new hair. I suppose those pics are from DD recording sessions, so why does he have the Ziggy do in this promo video? | |
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This ROCKS.  | |
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Great song, great clip. Gods, he was pretty.  
But I wonder, with that patch on, how well could he see? Considering it was his good eye that was covered up and all... "A Watcher scoffs at gravity!" | |
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I still can't get over the number of times this song'll get played at sporting events and in bars and whatnot and the loud drunken jocks will sing along, apparently oblivious to what the song is about.  "A Watcher scoffs at gravity!" | |
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meow85 said: I still can't get over the number of times this song'll get played at sporting events and in bars and whatnot and the loud drunken jocks will sing along, apparently oblivious to what the song is about.
A great riff cures all.  | |
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CinisterCee said: meow85 said: I still can't get over the number of times this song'll get played at sporting events and in bars and whatnot and the loud drunken jocks will sing along, apparently oblivious to what the song is about.
A great riff cures all. So it seems.
It's the Lola syndrome rearing it's head again. But that's okay. What they don't know won't hurt them. And who knows? Maybe one or two of those macho beer-chuggers is actually paying attention and silently cheering for the Queerness Of It All. "A Watcher scoffs at gravity!" | |
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meow85 said: CinisterCee said: A great riff cures all. So it seems.
It's the Lola syndrome rearing it's head again. But that's okay. What they don't know won't hurt them. And who knows? Maybe one or two of those macho beer-chuggers is actually paying attention and silently cheering for the Queerness Of It All. This is a thread unto itself. Have you SEEN those "Jock Jams" compilations?  I swear they are "I'm Coming Out" compilations with new cover art. | |
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Love it! | |
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One of his very best, and one of the greatest riffs of all time! Feel free to join in the Prince Album Poll 2018! Let'a celebrate his legacy by counting down the most beloved Prince albums, as decided by you! | |
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The 2003 version was a bit of a let down imo! | |
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meow85 said: I still can't get over the number of times this song'll get played at sporting events and in bars and whatnot and the loud drunken jocks will sing along, apparently oblivious to what the song is about.
or gary glitter or the village people i dunno. i try not to think about it too much. | |
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CinisterCee said: meow85 said: So it seems.
It's the Lola syndrome rearing it's head again. But that's okay. What they don't know won't hurt them. And who knows? Maybe one or two of those macho beer-chuggers is actually paying attention and silently cheering for the Queerness Of It All. This is a thread unto itself. Have you SEEN those "Jock Jams" compilations? I swear they are "I'm Coming Out" compilations with new cover art. | |
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Anx said: meow85 said: I still can't get over the number of times this song'll get played at sporting events and in bars and whatnot and the loud drunken jocks will sing along, apparently oblivious to what the song is about.
or gary glitter or the village people i dunno. i try not to think about it too much. I think about it a lot because it's totally hilarious
Can you imagine some drunken guy's, guy with his face painted...holding a "John 3:16" poster board singing... "Hot tramp...I love you so..." | |
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Oh, and the song is totally a classic...one of my all-time fave Bowie songs. | |
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i like the single version of it with the added-in "la la la la"s, just because it freshens up a song we've all heard a million times (great as it is). and yeah, the 2003 remake...ehhh...eww. love ya, dayvid...but  | |
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Moonbeam said: One of his very best, and one of the greatest riffs of all time!
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Anx said: i like the single version of it with the added-in "la la la la"s, just because it freshens up a song we've all heard a million times (great as it is). and yeah, the 2003 remake...ehhh...eww. love ya, dayvid...but
Yes, that was the equivalent of "1999 The New Master", but far far worse. Don't mess with perfection. There are three sides to every story. My side, your side, and the truth. And no one is lying. Memories shared serve each one differently | |
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Shapeshifter said: Anx said: i like the single version of it with the added-in "la la la la"s, just because it freshens up a song we've all heard a million times (great as it is). and yeah, the 2003 remake...ehhh...eww. love ya, dayvid...but
Yes, that was the equivalent of "1999 The New Master", but far far worse. Don't mess with perfection. nothing is worse than 1999: the new master.  | |
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I don't know if I've misunderstood anyone's comments, but he's not supposed to be Ziggy here. His character name is "Halloween Jack" (as in, "Halloween Jack is a real cool cat, and he lives ontop of Manhattan Chase"). now i know what this is all about. now i know exactly what i am. | |
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SleezyG said: I don't know if I've misunderstood anyone's comments, but he's not supposed to be Ziggy here. His character name is "Halloween Jack" (as in, "Halloween Jack is a real cool cat, and he lives ontop of Manhattan Chase").
Yeah, but he still LOOKS like Ziggy. He didn't change his hairstyle until he took Diamond Dogs on the road, when he went for the Young Americans look and wore flat shoes. There are three sides to every story. My side, your side, and the truth. And no one is lying. Memories shared serve each one differently | |
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Anx said: Shapeshifter said: Yes, that was the equivalent of "1999 The New Master", but far far worse. Don't mess with perfection. nothing is worse than 1999: the new master.  @ these crabs trying to steal The New Master's crown for WORST RE-RECORDED VERSION EVAR. | |
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CinisterCee said: Anx said: nothing is worse than 1999: the new master. @ these crabs trying to steal The New Master's crown for WORST RE-RECORDED VERSION EVAR.In the vein of 'friends don't let friends drive drunk': Fams don't let Prince cover Prince.  | |
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Fantastic song! It's the song that always comes to mind when I think of David Bowie. Though it's radically different, I also think Rickie Lee Jones' take on it is very good. | |
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CinisterCee said: meow85 said: So it seems.
It's the Lola syndrome rearing it's head again. But that's okay. What they don't know won't hurt them. And who knows? Maybe one or two of those macho beer-chuggers is actually paying attention and silently cheering for the Queerness Of It All. This is a thread unto itself. Have you SEEN those "Jock Jams" compilations? I swear they are "I'm Coming Out" compilations with new cover art.
There's nothing gayer than sports. Any given team could easily give a whole revue of Drag Show Girls a run for their money. But for the love of God, if I hear YMCA at a game one more time, I just might die laughing.  "A Watcher scoffs at gravity!" | |
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applekisses said: Anx said: or gary glitter or the village people i dunno. i try not to think about it too much. I think about it a lot because it's totally hilarious
Can you imagine some drunken guy's, guy with his face painted...holding a "John 3:16" poster board singing... "Hot tramp...I love you so..."
But then again, maybe he does..... Hey Bowie! What's your stance on nailing football players?  "A Watcher scoffs at gravity!" | |
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meow85 said: applekisses said: I think about it a lot because it's totally hilarious
Can you imagine some drunken guy's, guy with his face painted...holding a "John 3:16" poster board singing... "Hot tramp...I love you so..."
But then again, maybe he does..... Hey Bowie! What's your stance on nailing football players? | |
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CinisterCee said: meow85 said:
But then again, maybe he does..... Hey Bowie! What's your stance on nailing football players? Everyone's gotta sleep with a jock sooner or later. "A Watcher scoffs at gravity!" | |
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