David Bowie - VH1 Storytellers

The VH1 Storytellers TV series debuted in 1996 and featured several of music’s biggest names performing in front of a live audience while telling stories about the inspirations and memories associated with each song. Among the artists the show has hosted are Bruce Springsteen, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam, Bee Gees, Kanye West & Steely Dan.

The Bowie set has long been regarded as one of the most memorable episodes in VH1 Storytellers history, with David delving deep in to his catalogue to perform tracks such as ‘Can’t Help Thinking About Me’ for the first time in 33 years, Aladdin Sane’s ‘Drive-In Saturday' which he had not performed since 1974 and ‘Word On A Wing’ which received its first outing in 23 years.

Bill Flanagan, Executive Producer of the VH1 Storytellers “We were used to dealing with legendary musicians. Still, landing David Bowie was more than a big booking. There’s no way to say this without being corny: it was an honour. Bowie has a unique place in rock & roll. He is not only one of the most influential musicians of the era, he does nothing unless he is fully committed”.

Tracklisting:

Side 1:
1. Life On Mars?
2. Rebel Rebel (truncated)
3. Thursday’s Child

Side 2:
1. Can’t Help Thinking About Me
2. China Girl
3. Seven

Side 3:
1. Drive-In Saturday
2. Word On A Wing
3. Survive

Side 4:
1. I Can’t Read
2. Always Crashing In The Same Car
3. If I’m Dreaming My Life