Archive for October, 2007

The Inevitable Rise and Liberation of Niggy Tardust

Bowie sure has had a strange effect on some people.  Saul Williams has created a “piece” based somehow on Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust apparently.  Now, I’m not sure if this some kind of reference to Bowie per se, or, it’s Trent Reznor’s influence on Saul.  Kind of hard to tell since the only overt reference to [...]

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

Lulu Who Sold The World

For today’s consumption, and an easy one at that, is Lulu doing The Man Who Sold The World.  There are several versions of her performing the song, but this one is my favorite.  Lulu originally remade this in 1974.  Doubt it was much of a hit, I don’t think I’ve ever heard the studio version.  [...]

Tuesday, October 16th, 2007

Paul, is only dancing

Been a while since I’ve done anything here.  Shame too, it’s the most fun blogging I do probably.  So, let’s get back in the swing again.  Here’s Paul Westerberg doing a Bowie classic:

Tuesday, October 9th, 2007