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Marcoujor: The Legend of David Bowie

1/12/2016

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Born January 8th, 1947, David Robert Jones, known by his stage name of David Bowie is the most eclectic musician I have in my collection.
 
As a young girl in 1969, I listened, along with my older brother, to'Space Oddity' in what many consider his break - out album.

I adored the word 'oddity'. I was gawky in second grade, where odd felt right. David Bowie was comfortable in his quirkiness - described as having a 'chameleon – like nature'.

The music of David Bowie stayed with me through my high school and college days in Nursing school. While some musicians are known for a trademark sound, this extraordinary vocalist provided a range of glam rock, adult contemporary and blue-eyed soul.

Columbia Records has said of Bowie: “There is old wave, there is new wave, and there is Bowie.” The following song might be my all time favorite~ it's a hard call.

Wild is the Wind

Over the last fifty years, David Bowie stood the test of time. I was thrilled to have seen him in his (last) Reality concert tour in March, 2004 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, PA for my husband's 50th birthday.

Bowie says it best: "I don't know where I'm going from here, but I promise it won't be boring."

I sobbed like a baby learning of Bowie's death on January 10th ~ two days after his 69th birthday and the release of his 25th jazz infused album "Blackstar".

In listening to one of his new songs "Lazarus", he was clearly saying goodbye ~ in his own odd(ity) way. While profoundly moving to me, the intensity of the video may be disturbing to some.
Only after his death, the world learned that Bowie battled liver cancer for 18 months. 

The following message was tweeted by the Vatican's Council on Culture:  

"Ground Control to Major Tom ~ Commencing countdown, engines on, check ignition and may God's love be with you." (David Bowie) 
Rock on, David Bowie ~ I can hear your songs from up above and the angels are smiling...

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​Hugs, mar
26 Comments
Sunshine
1/13/2016 08:38:50 am

He left this world on his terms, I applaud his bravery. He kept this terminal diagnosis private. What a trooper! I did watch the Lazarus video, kind of freaked me out, but it was a Bowie farewell which makes it beautiful. RIP, Rebel!

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Maria link
1/13/2016 04:13:01 pm

Dear Sunshine,
I love your comment ~ very well-scribed.
Bowie truly represented the 'rebel' in me...😎
Love, MM

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Peg Cole link
1/13/2016 09:02:08 am

When I read the news of his passing, I felt another icon from my youth slip away. His work was oddly satisfying and strangely beautiful. Loved your music choices. I'll be singing Ground Control to Major Tom all day again and Let's Dance.

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Maria link
1/13/2016 04:18:32 pm

'Put on your red shoes and dance the blues' ~


... let's dance, dear Peg...we'll always have the 'oddly satisfying and strangely beautiful' music of David Bowie.
Love and thanks, Maria

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Sannel link
1/13/2016 09:24:11 am

Dear Maria, the very first concert in my life was when I saw David Bowie in "Isolar II - The 1978 World Tour." I saw him live June 4th, 1978 in Gothenburg, Sweden. I had been a fan before the concert, but became even a bigger fan afterwards.
Thank you, dear friend for a beautiful tribute to an outstanding legend. This extraordinary vocalist, artist and fighter will be greatly missed. RIP, Mr. Bowie!

Sannel

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Maria link
1/13/2016 04:23:21 pm

Dear Sannel,

What a concert that must have been...I treasure my memories of seeing him in 2004.

Your remarks are beautiful, as are you.

Love and hugs, Maria

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Ruby Fuller link
1/13/2016 10:42:49 am

II was not a fan, but I know he was loved by many. I was and am into country music, but I can appreciate his music today. The video was chilling and surreal, but that was him until the very last. He was a legend indeed. Your tribute to him is beautiful. Take care my dear friend.
Ruby

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Maria link
1/13/2016 04:33:27 pm

Dear Ruby,

Thanks for these comments, despite not being a fan~ your description of Bowie and his video is right on.

Love you, mar

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femmeflashpoint link
1/13/2016 03:09:24 pm

Prof. Mahreer,

You've done a wonderful write-up on what David Bowie's music meant to you. My sympathies to his dedicated fans. Like Sunshine I have to applaud his chin-up decision to keep his dx private rather than having it splashed all over the press.

femme

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Maria link
1/13/2016 04:38:26 pm

Dear femme,

Even icons deserve privacy~ I'm grateful Bowie spent his final days with his loved ones.

Thanks for the read and for all you do.

Hugs, mar

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Mike
1/13/2016 03:12:10 pm

Hello mar. My youngest was a big Bowie fan. I watched a biography of him some time ago. He seemed to transform himself as his music grew. I saw the word ICON and that is what he was.

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Maria link
1/13/2016 04:46:35 pm

I saw the same biography and you're reminding me to see it again, dear Mike.

Bowie's fans belonged to all age groups ~ a testament to his musical diversity~ an icon indeed.

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Martie link
1/14/2016 03:06:45 pm

Oh, dear Maria, I'm crying my heart out! I will never be able to accept anybody's death without shuddering with sadness. I loved David Bowie's voice and the lyrics of his song.

What a fascinating and disturbing video - Lazarus! Death is such a scaring monster, and yet, ultimate peace.

Lots of hugs to you!

Martie

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Maria link
1/16/2016 11:19:14 am

I know what you mean, dear Sista...there are some Bowie songs that give my tear ducts a workout every time...😭
I applaud Bowie for this final video more than any of scads I love ~ telling us goodbye and meeting death on his terms.
Love you much, mar

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Shauna
1/14/2016 08:50:41 pm

Mar, like you, David Bowie has been a part of my life since Space Oddity. I've followed his changes in musical genre and never left him. He's a true artist. I remember when he came out with the song "Fame". It was so different from his freaky, make-up encrusted persona at the time. It was the perfect song to "bump" to. Remember that dance? I won a Bump contest at a bar in NJ to that song. My partner wasn't a pretty boy, but I'll tell you what.... we were the Bump King and Queen! Every time I hear "Fame" I think of that night way back when in 1975. I see it. I feel it. And I smile.

David Bowie is a part of my history. I was as shocked to hear about his death as I was John Lennon's. I know his (their) music will live on long after I'm gone, but that doesn't take away the heartbreak.

What sucks about getting older is we experience the loss of those we think of as being immortal. Whether family, friends, or musical icons - people impact our lives and it always hurts when their physical beings are no longer here. Even if we never set eyes on them in person.

You'll cherish that concert. You have something even more to remember him by than his records. You experienced his facial expressions, body language, and his energy. That's a keeper, for sure!

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Maria link
1/16/2016 11:25:33 am

Thanks for sharing your insights and memories of Bowie for all of us, dear Sha.

I am beaming at the picture of you and the Bump King showing your enthusiasm for FAME...and yes, I remember the bump (when it was a dance and not a sign of aging...😒)

Love you and the joy you bring to my life, mar

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Kimmie
1/15/2016 10:37:28 am

Oh Mar David Bowie was so part of our history..our teenage lives. I remember getting my first album of David and listening to it for hours. He truly was such a creative and talented artist. He was so deep that some just did not get his music but for many reached down in the deepest part of our hearts. He will be missed. May he rest in peace and many prayers for his family and truest fans. Hugs

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Maria link
1/16/2016 11:29:55 am

Dear Kimmie,

How cool tht so many of us have memories of our first Bowie album, which made us lifetime fans of his work.

Always lovely when you stop by and wishing you a peaceful weekend.

Hugs to you too, Maria

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Vicki link
1/15/2016 09:29:33 pm

Hi Maria,
It's always very sad to see those we cherished so much leave us. It doesn't matter that we only knew them by their music or their public persona. For instance, I'm still sad about Princess Diana, and John Lennon. There are many others too. We grieve, and their memory stays in our hearts. That never leaves.
Love and hugs,
Vicki

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Maria link
1/16/2016 11:36:19 am


I agree with your observations ~ and am ever grateful that memories and music can stay alive forever in our hearts.

Thanks for your support and tips, dear Vicki.

Love and hugs, mar

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Shyron Shenko
1/23/2016 01:24:13 pm

My beautiful friend Maria, I love your article on David Bowie... and I like his music.
Blessings and hugs to you dear friend

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Maria link
1/26/2016 08:31:05 am

So happy to see you, dear Shyron, as we celebrate Bowie's musical legacy.

Love and hugs to you too, Maria

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Theresa
1/23/2016 06:02:41 pm

Oh, Maria, this is such a cool and wonderful tribute to David Bowie. I don't know why I was so shocked at his death, maybe because he seemed ageless in my mind. He was always transforming himself it seems. I've loved Bowie since the beginning, and his Lazarus' video is disturbing indeed, but still in Bowie style! He will never be forgotten.

Peace and Hugs,

Theresa

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Maria link
1/26/2016 08:33:12 am

Dear Theresa,
Like you, I've always seen Bowie (and his music ) as ageless.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and stopping by.
Love and blessings, Maria

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Cynthia Sageleaf link
6/20/2017 08:55:01 pm

I have to respect the eclectic. When "gawky" is normal to me. I was always that eclectic kid - head in the clouds, dreaming, wanting to be successful, creative...I was a lot like Luna Lovegood in Harry Potter. Hehe.
I say that because those who dare to be different are the ones we remember. David Bowie was different. And he's legendary - already.
What an awesome tribute. :)

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Maria link
6/22/2017 05:45:38 am

Dear Cynthia,

So good to see you on one of my favorite posts.

I'm delighted to see that you appreciate Bowie's music and style as much as I do.

Love you both and have a peaceful day, Maria

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