Finally, a reaction that understands the song meaning and doesn’t just comment only on the singing. Thank you!
@queenslanddiva
Жыл бұрын
And yet, on another channel, one commenter was blowing up that the reactor was talking about the song and not just glowing about the singer! I'm with you though.
@womanonthinice1276
7 ай бұрын
Right? It was great to see someone GET IT....❤
@JLC48
Жыл бұрын
Through my life...I pretty much watched the rise of David Bowie and loved him through all his multiple phases. I was a young girl of 14 when I first discovered him in a Melody Maker magazine and thought he was the most fascinating entertainer I'd ever seen. I'm now 65 and he still mesmerizes me to this day. I hate knowing he's no longer with us and creating his magic. Gone way too soon. Great video reaction!!
@d.d.6045
4 ай бұрын
The same to me, the first song I heard was Genie, his voice was so unique just like his looks. Got to see him in 2 concerts. God bless him :)
@emmaflo4711
3 ай бұрын
Miss him so much! ;(
@scottcolman9757
4 жыл бұрын
Bought this single by accident as a 11 yr old. I thought I was buying 2001 a space odyssey lol. Took it home a pop it on the record player and am like wtf. 😳 who the hell is this. Then I started listening and said wow not bad. Would sit in my dark bedroom with this playing dreaming I was major Tom 😎
@blaghgames5050
3 жыл бұрын
@Reginald Joseph bots
@LennyBennny
3 жыл бұрын
Thats some good shit my bro!!! Best mistake ever
@nighpaw4651
2 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't want to dream I was major tom, but I see what you mean and it makes me think of moments like that for me as a kid
@robertcartier5088
4 жыл бұрын
Canadian astronaut, Chris Hatfield, brought his guitar and streamed his version of this song from the International Space Station! It was awesome!
@jimshu5944
4 жыл бұрын
You should listen to "Ashes to Ashes" (where Major Tom makes another appearance). Also, you might want to check out Bowie's song "Black Star" (the official video). Major Tom appears in that one too. It warms my heart to see a young person learning to love Bowie. I am 67 years old and have been listening to him since 1969. I still have original vinyl pressings of his albums, bought so many, many years ago.
@marymargaretmoore9034
4 жыл бұрын
Starman, Jean Genie, Suffragette City, Rebel Rebel, Changes, Life On Mars. There are so many.
@toshinokyokosenpai9239
3 жыл бұрын
The same as always 🙄
@sito7186
3 жыл бұрын
Heroes
@robertorodriguez7909
3 жыл бұрын
Cygnet Committee, When I live My Dream, Quicksand, All The Madmen, Because You'e Young, etc etc etc etc
@raikingzeokim907
3 жыл бұрын
Ch, ch, ch, ch, ch, changes!
@garyashworth1286
3 жыл бұрын
Moonage daydream life on mars ashes to ashes let's dance ziggy stardust so many outhere
@markndogs
3 жыл бұрын
“That’s why we listen to music.” Brilliant reaction to the masterwork of a true musical genius. A Day in the Life reference. Wow. Might be the best reaction video I’ve seen.
@nessaseetah1805
6 ай бұрын
Brought bumps to the arms and tears to my eyes to see him react to a song I've listened to dozens and dozens of times... subscribed.
@barriewilkinson1910
4 жыл бұрын
You would be richly rewarded by just going track by track through all Bowie's albums as the breadth and scope of his work will delight and astound you. His ability to change his look, his sound and his insatiable search for growth and education is unique in the world. David is the rarest of artists, a polished, unique, unfettered music will only inspire and nourish your appreciation of all musical genres. Can't you tell I love him - but his work is phenomenal - best reaction to one of his songs ever - don't just do the singles or just the popular stuff - the album tracks are magnificent.
@davidcopson5800
3 жыл бұрын
Great comment.
@sianalcott5981
3 жыл бұрын
To have never heard Bowie before?? Wow! I've always loved his music and was fortunate to see him perform live. A legend, and a wonderful back catalogue to explore.
@Mit2uba.
4 жыл бұрын
2:11 that part always gives me chills and I love seeing people react to it David Bowie was awesome
@imano8265
3 жыл бұрын
Its the best reaction I ever heard. It is intelligent as well as full of feelings about this song, which is one of my favourite ever made.
@jessbelen1492
3 жыл бұрын
For me this is the greatest song ever. I know I can be wrong but just the way I feel when I listen to it, sad and happy at the same time.
@davidcopson5800
3 жыл бұрын
Also my favorite song.
@MediciDee007
3 жыл бұрын
Every song by David Bowie is a masterpiece!! Do more!! There's alot!!!
@andreaaase1065
4 жыл бұрын
OMG! How could I not mention Rock N Roll Suicide from Ziggy Stardust! That song saved my life.
@edwardmeradith2419
4 жыл бұрын
OMG - that’s my line! That song also saved my life, seriously.
@lesliesterling826
3 жыл бұрын
that song saved a lot of people's lives
@michaelz9892
4 жыл бұрын
Great reaction..made me emotional about a song I've heard thousands of times... I was you in 1976. Some personal Bowie favorites- Width of a Circle Bewlay Brothers Rock and Roll Suicide Starman (try to watch video from Top of the Pops- great moment in rock history) Life on Mars (video is a must also) Lady Stardust Sweet Thing/Candidate Drive-in Saturday Young Americans Station to Station Wild is the Wind Stay Win Fantastic Voyage Sons of the Silent Age Sound and Vision Blackstar
@HBee5
3 жыл бұрын
Great choices! Yes Bowie's singles were amazing but there were also some album tracks which are absolute gems!!!
@zeenina1
3 жыл бұрын
@@HBee5 And his name was always Buddy...
@bobhook336
2 жыл бұрын
Finally a real bowie fan. You can tell by the selection. 🤩
@bobhook336
2 жыл бұрын
He’s good if he’s got sweet thing.
@Codex7777
3 жыл бұрын
David has a ridiculous number of incredible songs! He's in the top 3 or 4 most influential artists of all-time, for good reason! :)
@cynergy4
4 жыл бұрын
There are sooo many from Bowie to recommend! "Stay" from Station To Station is a personal fave. Those amazing vocals of his, and rippin' lead guitar! The song "Station To Station" kicks ass as well! Then he REALLY shows off his vocals on "Wild Is The Wind". And of course anything from Ziggy Stardust. Oh, I could go on and on!
@davidfisher8821
4 жыл бұрын
Bowie is my favorite artist of all time. You’ ve quite a musical journey ahead of you! Try Station to Station, Moonage Daydream, Aladdin Sane, the man who sold the world, Ashes to Ashes, so many great songs. Bowie did two sequels to Space Oddity, Ashes to ashes and Black Star... but watch the videos that accompany them, so much artistry!
@AB_Deck
Жыл бұрын
plus a stripped down acoustic version of space oddity in 1979. The video premiered on Kenny Everrits TV show at midnight 31 dec 1979, seeing in the new decade. Shades of that video appeared in Ashes later in the year, and also shades of The Man who Fell to Earth in the 1979 /1980 video. actually the video I posted link to heer has been edited to include Ashes scenes which came months later. kzitem.info/news/bejne/22uts3mnfqeFh3Y
@lesleycarney8868
7 ай бұрын
I saw Bowie many times during the 70's . . i think i was in love lollll . . BRILLIANT
@justink5585
4 жыл бұрын
You should do a Bowie Marathon just as you did for Zeppelin. There are so many incredible Bowie Songs, many of which I have not seen any reactions for on youtube.
@angelo9725
3 жыл бұрын
David Bowie’s catalog is real deep... all his albums sound different... in other words this is one deep rabbit hole. “Ashes to ashes funk to funky we know Major Toms a junkie”
@spiritmatter1553
Жыл бұрын
Strung out on Heaven’s high, reaching an all time low…” 🎶🎧
@sherryarflin726
3 жыл бұрын
David Bowie, absolutely amazing artist.
@sapphoculloden5215
3 жыл бұрын
I love watching people react to the stereo effects in this song. People who try to listen to it with a shared set of headphones (which I truly don't understand) miss so much!
@hiridavidfeign
3 жыл бұрын
Every album up to and including Scary Monsters. Plus Blackstar. You'll get the whole Major Tom story. I actually teared up a bit watching this, seeing the power of recognition for an artist who shaped my life. I'm so grateful for his music. I love your comments. Hope you enjoy your path of discovery too.
@muriel2267
4 жыл бұрын
If you can do some of his songs from his Ziggy Stardust days such as Ziggy Stardust and Rebel Rebel...also his song Heroes is a gorgeous creation also!
@heathleblanc9604
4 жыл бұрын
Five Years, Life on Mars, Rock N' Roll Suicide
@robertcartier5088
4 жыл бұрын
Good choices! I rarely recommend Live performances as a first exposure to a song, but the BBC video of "Five Years" is sublime! The slow drum intro and outro are so visceral. In a time of Pandemics and Climate Change, the song was never more emotionally relevant.
@williambilly3269
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent 👌 Bowie the master. Regards from Liverpool 🇬🇧
@vernonallen3370
4 жыл бұрын
Try The Man who sold the world and, Width of a circle.
@JD-fn7qf
3 жыл бұрын
And Kurt Kobain does a great cover of “The Man Who Sold the World” too! I love both versions.
@tripfisk4246
3 жыл бұрын
Such a sad and beautiful song. One of Bowie's best.
@alekid
4 жыл бұрын
I've listened to it many many times, and it always retains its emotional impact. A masterpiece for sure.
@jaymody2168
4 жыл бұрын
Pink Floyd Comfortably Numb Live at Pulse. Wish I could forget this live rendition and listen to it for the first time again.
@sarahdaw6648
4 жыл бұрын
Life on Mars by Bowie!!! A masterpiece!
@rocioacostawalsh1554
2 жыл бұрын
Kudos to you Emmanuel for really getting at its fullest extent and just that one first hearing, the greatness not just of this masterpiece, but that of the full body of work by the Spaceman during his time with us in this plane of existence. I will recommend ya "Five Years", "Rock'n Roll Suicide" ,."Wild is the wind" and "Lazarus". Only to begin with. Bye for now and keep up the grand acknowledging.
@marcusaurilius8839
11 ай бұрын
The best reaction by light years of this song out there. Thank you so much for such a beautiful and intelligent response.
@chrismeadows4216
4 жыл бұрын
If you want to hear a song with a lot of contrast to this one, please react to Win from his album Young Americans. It was one of his all-time favorite tracks he ever recorded and it's absolutely beautiful.
@chrismeadows4216
4 жыл бұрын
Also, I'd like to recommend songs that are equally masterful. As the World Falls Down Letter to Hermione The Drowned Girl Look Back in Anger Teenage Wildlife
@debramorphett9278
3 жыл бұрын
Bowie is someone who is going to become more and more popular even after his death there is so much to discover of his music
@jkirtleyheacting
4 жыл бұрын
You could jump into any period of Bowie's journey and find songs just as powerful, sad, uplifting. That's how amazing he was. He was my musical education and teacher from being a 12 year old arty kid in 1976 who suddenly found his tribe.
@Floody95
4 жыл бұрын
As a big Led Zeppelin and Bowie fan its great to see your reactions
@jacquesdemolay2699
4 жыл бұрын
Another good one from Bowie: - Life on Mars And other good choices: - Cygnet Committee - Time
@miguelcp236
3 жыл бұрын
Ashes to ashes
@tosatoken4768
3 жыл бұрын
45 years ago I visited for the first time a Bowie concert. As a young musician I felt his talent and his incredible universe of music. I'm glad, to see you Emmanuel, reacting on Bowie's different layers of Art. Over the decades I discovered a lot of his hidden music jewels. They are not so popular but not less good. If you like, I'll give you a title or two.
@glass2467
4 жыл бұрын
A true genius. You'll find that Major Tom makes an appearance in later songs too, up to the last album of his life. I won't list those 3 or more songs here but will leave that a mystery, as you will certainly be hooked into this exploration of Bowie.
@danielmurphy4429
3 жыл бұрын
Emmanuel, I cannot express my level of enjoyment at your reaction to, Space Oddity. Music at the time of Bowie’s ascension was truly made up of ‘other worldly talents’, which made for spellbinding listening in many genres. David had enormous creativity and production skills, to bring about the emotions you experienced. Your sincerity was obvious and heartfelt, great job.
@handlebyrespublika
2 жыл бұрын
The best reaction Space Oddity so far... im enjoyed
@raymondpcowie101
3 жыл бұрын
Makes you realise how brave and pioneering those first cosmonauts and astronauts were...
@jimmyfortrue3741
4 жыл бұрын
This came out around the time of the Moon landings and after the release of the movie 2001 A Space Oddesy.... So many people thought it was going to be a time of frequent space travel.... But alas... We're still mostly all here.
@Terri6868
4 жыл бұрын
I don’t want to correct you. This song came out in 69, around the time of the moon landing.
@rattyfinklestein4764
3 жыл бұрын
Everything Bowie did was beautiful.
@stuartsibbald7394
Жыл бұрын
Amazing reaction, the moment when you put your head down, and you realise you have been visited by pure genius.
@brianwalsh3091
4 жыл бұрын
Really great introspective reaction.....so glad to see someone appreciate the greatest artist ever.
@kevind4850
4 жыл бұрын
You are right that this one goes dark, as does much of Bowie's work (the better pieces are semi-autobiographical). Try "The Man Who Sold the World," "Aladdin Sane," "Sweet Thing/Candidate," "My Death," "Rock and Roll Suicide," "Wild Is the Wind," "Scary Monsters," "Cat People," "Dead Man Walking" - and if you ever react to an entire album, both _Aladdin_ _Sane_ and _Diamond_ _Dogs_ are breathtaking trips.
@kevinshook2762
3 жыл бұрын
This song can be so emotionally overwhelming.
@60sStyling
Жыл бұрын
Emmanuel, I love that your generation is listening to and analyzing the music I took for granted. Bowie was ahead of his time during the 60's, 70's, 80's ... till he died recently. Again, I appreciate that you're listening to a true genius and not some pseudo genius of a lot of contemporary music. Best wishes on your voyage to Bowie. Almost every one of his albums is incredible. Pick any one of his albums and you'll hear the magic. I'm going to subscribe to your channel and watch your videos. Right on Mr. Flores., right on.
@dochubbell
Жыл бұрын
Props to you for appreciating a song 60 plus years old. You also undetstand the meaing of the song because Bowie was facinated with idea of space travel. I have always loved this Bowie song.
@janethompson4019
3 жыл бұрын
Oh to be able to relive the joy of listening to Space Oddity for the first time .
@kennethscott5210
2 жыл бұрын
I'll always love 💕 Bowie for this song.
@stephenpaul868
4 жыл бұрын
Oh bliss! Bliss and heaven! Oh, it was gorgeousness and gorgeousity made flesh. It was like a bird of rarest-spun heaven metal or like silvery wine flowing in a spaceship, gravity all nonsense now. As I slooshied, I knew such lovely pictures!
@melissab4029
3 жыл бұрын
This song is very close to my heart. Thank you so much for listening to it, this has been my favourite reaction by far :)
@helenhooley5649
2 жыл бұрын
Great reaction , best line , “ and I think my spaceship knows which way to go “ ! H
@wpollock1
4 жыл бұрын
Great reaction! Bowie never stays in one place musically which I love. This is early Bowie and he goes from more acoustic to rockers, to soul, to avant-garde artist. I personally love the many changes he goes through. Life On Mars, Rock and Roll Suicide, Lady Grinning Soul, Stay, Station to Station ....that gives you a good smattering of his talent. The sequel to this song is "Ashes to Ashes" although they are completely different song styles.
@cartercarter645
4 жыл бұрын
New to your channel. Really like your style and takes. “Fame” and “Changes” are definitely Bangers
@patriciaherlevi6217
2 жыл бұрын
It's nice to see younger generations getting into David Bowie. This is one of my favorite Bowie songs. It came out when I was a small child and I didn't hear it until I was in college. The song blows me away. Heroes is a good one too.
@BH-id6nb
3 жыл бұрын
I was 20 years old when this song came out. Still my favorite David Bowie song. It is just unforgettable!!
@rosemarymills1671
3 жыл бұрын
Your enthusiasm is felt totally by all of us who grew up with Bowie...thanks so much
@parsleyqueen
3 жыл бұрын
Possibly the best reaction video I've ever seen! Subscribed and thank you🎶🎶❤️
@CA-tz2sg
4 жыл бұрын
Life on Mars live 99 in Paris is absolutely incredible. His voice literally is heartbreakingly beautiful. I feel it in every fiber of my being.
@jameshanson3759
4 жыл бұрын
you need to listen Station to Station by D. Bowie. He was so high during the recording does not remember making it yet it is a masterpiece.
@susanwieging5076
Жыл бұрын
I remember being a teenager and being blown away by this song
@Mainecoonlady.
3 жыл бұрын
Amazing reaction. I was ten when this came out. I heard it a million times. But your reaction, not the song, made me cry. Understand in 1969, space exploration was something the was hole family gathered around the TV to watch. The countdown, the walk in space, landing and walking on the moon. David Bowie recreated himself over and over. At 13, I had Ziggy Stardust pictures in my freshman high school locker. He was innovative, experimental and mysterious. But his message was consistent. Be who you were meant to be. His music spans almost 50 years so picking songs is hard but my all time favorite is the live performance of Heroes. There are a few versions out but my fav is Berlin 2002. Thank you for reminding me why my generation has the best music…. EVER. ❤️
@robertcartier5088
4 жыл бұрын
The thing to know about Bowie's music is that it does not stand still... Indeed, he was so ahead of his time that by the time everyone else was about to catch up, he'd have moved on, renewing, adapting his style to new ideas, new concepts. A truly brilliant man!
@CherryBombBlonde
4 жыл бұрын
Love your reactions! Yes! 😄
@juanmillan2222
3 жыл бұрын
“Can you hear me major tom” Just in my heart 😭
@65Bardy
3 жыл бұрын
51 Years old and still a moving track.....i remember hearing this in Radio at teh beginning of the 70´s. I was only about 5 or 6 years old but this caught me.
@rotcod2886
3 жыл бұрын
I am so glad you heard and appreciated this song. I've loved it for 35 years. Please continue delving into David Bowie's catalogue.
@imano8265
3 жыл бұрын
LIke your´´e reaction. Love you!! I´m so pleased!!! I´m many years older than you. I suppose. I heard it when I was around 13 or so. 1969 Was the first moon landing. Yes I love this song since. An evergreen.
@TheNraveles
3 жыл бұрын
One of the best songs ever written. Period.
@EwanReviews
2 жыл бұрын
"This is why we listen to music!" Hell yeah man
@carnbyarst670
3 жыл бұрын
Was released in 69. Everything about this song really was ahead of its time...
@Cristina-ru2rw
3 жыл бұрын
My favourite singer seance I was a child!! He was amazing the best
@bobwoolerOriGinal
4 жыл бұрын
Great reaction! The song Five Years has a somewhat similar feel to it and deserves to be labeled Masterpiece as well. The first Bowie song for me, it blew my mind. Oh, and Ashes To Ashes can be seen as the follow up song to Space Oddity (recorded 11 years later). It elaborates more on Major Tom's story, and also a great great song.
@timothyparsons8327
3 жыл бұрын
I first heard this around the autumn of 1975 and was blown away...” this definitely is my favourite Bowie song”!
@Logical_Chronical
3 жыл бұрын
The Moon Landing anthem! They looked in the 60s for people in the military that are pilots and aeroengineers to be astronauts hence, "Major Tom." It's not easy to become an astronaut that's for sure.
@lowrider4266
3 жыл бұрын
First time seeing any seeing your reactions. You have no idea what you are missing with the legendary Bowie. He influenced sooo many artists. The world would have had very plain jane artists without Bowie... RIP Starman David. We miss you deeply. Thanks. Journey into his ever changing musical journey. It's magical.
@58andyr
2 жыл бұрын
Stunningly original for its day!
@lindabell6638
3 ай бұрын
I hope you became a true Bowie fan!! There's a lot of music of his out here on YT, I recommend all of it!! It's sad he left us so soon, he was one of a kind. RIP David!! 😥
@childofthemosthighgod1995
3 жыл бұрын
It was a stab to my heart when he died. This song is about his alter ego....drug addiction. He was masterful in painting a picture of space and so on but he struggled with drug addiction...he overcame but never forgot about his struggle yet in his last years he struggled with cancer. He is so missed !
@zep68cd
3 жыл бұрын
Piece of art. A Mona Lisa, a Guernica, a David, this is what you show to aliens when they ask: what's so special about you?
@BoudicaJ
3 жыл бұрын
Dave is FULL of Meisterwerks. SO MANY to try. Right from Young Americans...too beautiful
@rian202003
2 жыл бұрын
I get emotional at this song all the time.
@p.millard557
3 жыл бұрын
I love your reaction to one of my favourite songs of all times. This song is unique and a masterpiece as you say.
@GamerToday
2 жыл бұрын
Love the reactions great to see a younger gen take on to bowie
@anabellelei8540
4 жыл бұрын
Sweet Thing/ Candidate/Sweet Thing Reprise. Brilliant as was his decades long career. Aladdin Sane,Lady Grinning Soul, Conversation Piece,Blackstar, Life On Mars. that's just a handful. Keep it up w/ him,it's a life changing journey.
@tutsandreacts8021
3 жыл бұрын
first time hearing I taught it was a boring ass music, now every time I listen to a tear came into my eye. Beautiful, perfection, Legend!
@michaeladams4320
3 жыл бұрын
Great discription when he said it's such a visual song. Great lyrics
@keepingitreal4429
3 жыл бұрын
Genius and timeless!!
@Perma-Tempo
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Emmanuel - lucky you, my friend. I can only try and capture through memory the feelings that overpowered me listening to this track for the very first time. Between pure poetry in the lyrics and musical arrangements that create the perfect atmosphere in which to tell the story of Major Tom, it's just pure art. One of those songs that gives me the feels every single time.
@rjnuzzi1648
3 жыл бұрын
You make me cry... I first heard it in 1974... couldn't believe my ears then... been a lifelong Bowie fan since... until the day i join major Tom Life On Mars up next... cue it up!
@MaetelCho
2 жыл бұрын
Great reaction! I love Bowie from so long time and I really appreciated all the feels you captured in this song, amazing!👏👏💝💖💞
@garethgriffith792
Жыл бұрын
It was around 1971 and I was in school in Britain and one afternoon we were between lessons and in the room next door was our maths teacher Mr Tom who was not liked, so we played this song quite loudly so he could hear it as the walls were quite thin. Disappointedly I seem to recall he didn’t react which was a shame because we thought it was so cool.
@imano8265
4 жыл бұрын
I like very much you`re reaction, when the countdown starts. Yeah its a all time great, its simply beautiful.
@MRBANXY27
3 жыл бұрын
wow ..respect bro ...i was crying with your reaction ....keep doing you
@edwardmeradith2419
4 жыл бұрын
There is a ‘sequel’ to this song - “Ashes to Ashes,” also about alienation but Major Tom’s issues there are about addiction, anyway, It’s another gorgeous, well written song.
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