The Church of Man-Love

Walking down the sidewalk, when suddenly … David Bowie

Waiting for the gift of sound and vision

Gorgeous rendition of “Beauty and the Beast” from the Stage/Isolar II/Heroes Tour

For me, this is the Bowie version of “The Alabama Song.” In some ways, I see this as the counterpoint to “Beauty and the Beast”. Underneath the beautiful outside is the beast—this creature of intense, selfish desire. He lusts and covets and needs. He seems filled with self-loathing, but still can’t stop himself, still must have the next little girl, oh you know why. There is an almost accusatory edge to “Beauty and the Beast”: I’m trying to be good, but it’s so easy when no one says no. Why don’t you say no? Why don’t you stop me?

I have no idea what you are doing, but it is fuck-all sexy.

What a perfectly composed frame.

Conviction

Like Station To Station and Low, “Heroes” is a cryptic product of a high order of intelligence.

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—	Patti Smith (1978)

Playing keyboard for Blondie—the opening act during the latter portion of the tour with Iggy for The Idiot.

Of of the few released Low outtakes. There are said to be dozens more pieces that have never seen the light of day. This is one of my all-time favorite Bowie songs. And yes, there are wolves.