On a day where we lose another favourite in the wonderful Alan Rickman, an actor who was exactly the same age as David Bowie, 69, we feel like we are still reeling and now more so. Alan endeared from his theatre work for which he was well known to his wonderful film performances from 'Truly Madly Deeply' to 'Die Hard' baddy 'Hans Gruber', the highly understated "subtly" of his Sheriff of Nottingham in 'Robin Hood Prince of Thieves' to the eerie Severus Snape of course in all the Harry Potter films. He will be much much missed and we send our heartfelt condolences to his wife and family.
  
     There are more bootlegs of Live Bowie emerging in the websites I wander around and today has some exceptional examples available but not commercially available (ROIO - Recordings of Indeterminate Origin if you will)

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I spotted this wonderful illustration and it again made me wonder if David knew something of how much it would have such peculiar resonances after his death. . . . . . .?

Rory Kurtz - David Bowie, (for Rolling Stone’s “Blackstar” review)

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Someone has made available the Rykodisc tracks which were added to releases when they took over DB's back catalogue a practice that entices those who had bought originals and to make them buy them all over again by adding a couple of rare tracks a practice I despise but understand of course. Understand I am not making these available but they are out there and worth pursuing . . . . . . ★

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My favourites of the day are a concert from Rio De Janeiro in 1990 which is great quality soundboard @320

David Bowie
Sambodromo Del Rio
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

1990-09-20

Disc 1

01. Space Oddity
02. Rebel Rebel
03. Ashes To Ashes
04. Introduction Band
05. Life On Mars
06. Stay
07. Petty Pink Rose
08. Blue Jean
09. Let's Dance
10. Sound & Vision
11. Ziggy Star Dust

Disc 2

01. China Girl
02. Station To Station
03. Young Americans
04. Fame
05. Heroes
06. Changes
07. Modern Love
08. Jean Genie---Gloria

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And the Concert at Earl's Court in 1978 which is a peach

David Bowie - Live at Earl’s Court

July 1, 1978 
London, UK

aka-Isolar II In The Court  
Disc 1: Very good to excellent Soundboard

Disc 2: Very good audience

 224mps-mp3

If nothing else check out disc one!

Disc 1
Track 101. Warszawa 

Track 102. Heroes
Track 103. What In The World
Track 104. Be My Wife
Track 105. The Jean Genie
Track 106. Blackout
Track 107. Sense Of Doubt
Track 108. Speed Of Life
Track 109. Sound And Vision
Track 110. Breaking Glass
Track 111. Fame
Track 112. Beauty And The Beast

Disc 2
Track 201. Member Introductions
Track 202. Five Years
Track 203. Soul Love
Track 204. Star
Track 205. Hang On To Yourself
Track 206. Ziggy Stardust
Track 207. Suffragette City
Track 208. Art Decade
Track 209. Alabama Song
Track 210. Station To Station
Track 211. TVC 15
Track 212. Stay
Track 213. Rebel Rebel 

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Lost 'Top of The Pops' tape from it's cameraman is doing the rounds and great fun!

Enjoy all - I think you will . . . . . 

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