marcoujor: Philly Loves David Bowie Week

​David Bowie, would have been 70-years-old on January 8th, 2017 had he not died on January 10th of 2016.

I am clearly not the only one missing this musical icon. In fact, James F. Kenney, Mayor of the City of Philadelphia, has proclaimed the week of Friday, January 6 through Saturday, January 14, 2017 to be PHILLY LOVES DAVID BOWIE WEEK.

In his proclamation, Kenney urges all citizens to recognize the extraordinary contributions the organizers are making to celebrate Bowie’s roots in Philadelphia and to help fund an important City institution to cure and prevent cancer. The following article from XPN's The Key outlines the event.

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"... the legendary career of David Bowie who performed many sold out shows that delighted Philadelphians over the past few decades. He recorded his album “Young Americans” at the iconic Sigma Sound Studios on 12th Street in August 1974. He also recorded three LPs – “David Live,” “Young Americans,” and “Stage” – in Philadelphia as well as filmed the music video for the 1983 hit single “Modern Love.” In total, his works include 27 studio albums, 9 live albums, 49 compilation albums, 6 extended plays, and 121 singles. He is estimated to have sold over 140 million records during his unparalleled lifetime career.

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Bowie’s intense passion was about sharing love with others and encouraging them to spread their generosity. His untimely death from cancer on January 10, 2016 stunned his many fans around the world who were devastated by the tragic news...

...Philadelphians will not be alone when they honor his legacy with “Philly Loves David Bowie Week” that will comprise more than a dozen unique events between January 6 and 14.

Proceeds of the events will benefit cancer research at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), which was founded in November of 1855 as the first children’s hospital in the United States. CHOP remains a leader for similar institutions having been ranked first in more specialty care programs than any other pediatric hospital in the country, and is a leader in pediatric oncology."​​

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​On January 10th, my radio station XPN played David Bowie songs all day long. It was nostalgic to tune in as much as possible, stirring memories from as far back as the mid-1970s.

To know proceeds from area concerts this week will benefit CHOP, the hospital where I did my pediatric nursing rotation, is inspiring, making Bowie's legacy even more meaningful for me.

If you love this man's sound as much as me, I'm including three songs that are on my mind at this time. Hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

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​Let's Dance

​Golden Years

​Life on Mars

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​ShoutOuts

☙ Gonna spread it! Via WarnerWords

​☙ A New Year, A New Beginning? Via Horse Biscuits

☙ Pawnee Pecan & Mali Mish via flashPress

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Until next week, may your days be filled with music and love,

mar

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