Loving the Alien 1983–1988

~ Release by David Bowie (see all versions of this release, 3 available)

Annotation

from the box set "Loving The Alien 1983–1988"

Annotation last modified on 2025-12-22 02:34 UTC.

Tracklist

1CD: Let’s Dance
2CD: Serious Moonlight (live ’83)
3CD: Serious Moonlight (live ’83)
4CD: Tonight
5CD: Never Let Me Down
6CD: Never Let Me Down (2018)
7CD: Glass Spider (live Montreal ’87)
8CD: Glass Spider (live Montreal ’87)
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1Big Brother
producer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter)
mixer:
Bob Clearmountain
congas, trumpet and violin:
Erdal Kızılçay (on 1987-08-30)
drums (drum set):
Alan Childs (on 1987-08-30)
electric bass guitar:
Carmine Rojas (on 1987-08-30)
guitar:
Carlos Alomar (on 1987-08-30), David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1987-08-30) and Peter Frampton (on 1987-08-30)
keyboard:
Richard Cottle (on 1987-08-30) and Erdal Kızılçay (on 1987-08-30)
saxophone:
Richard Cottle (on 1987-08-30)
vocals:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1987-08-30)
recorded at:
1987-08-30: Olympic Stadium, Montreal, Quebec, Canada (1987-08-30)
recorded at:
Olympic Park of Montreal (Park in Montreal) in Maisonneuve, Montréal (Montreal, city), Québec (Quebec), Canada (on 1987-08-30)
mixed at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
live recording of:
Big Brother (on 1987-08-30)
lyricist and composer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter)
24:47
2’87 and Cry
producer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter)
mixer:
Bob Clearmountain
congas, trumpet and violin:
Erdal Kızılçay (on 1987-08-30)
drums (drum set):
Alan Childs (on 1987-08-30)
electric bass guitar:
Carmine Rojas (on 1987-08-30)
guitar:
Carlos Alomar (on 1987-08-30), David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1987-08-30) and Peter Frampton (on 1987-08-30)
keyboard:
Richard Cottle (on 1987-08-30) and Erdal Kızılçay (on 1987-08-30)
saxophone:
Richard Cottle (on 1987-08-30)
vocals:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1987-08-30)
recorded at:
1987-08-30: Olympic Stadium, Montreal, Quebec, Canada (1987-08-30)
recorded at:
Olympic Park of Montreal (Park in Montreal) in Maisonneuve, Montréal (Montreal, city), Québec (Quebec), Canada (on 1987-08-30)
mixed at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
live recording of:
’87 and Cry (on 1987-08-30)
lyricist and composer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter)
publisher:
Jones Music (publishers associated with David Bowie) and Jones Music America
sub-publisher:
Éditer à Paris and 渡辺音楽出版 CM事業部 (Watanabe Music Publishing CM division)
24:08
3“Heroes”
producer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter)
mixer:
Bob Clearmountain
congas, trumpet and violin:
Erdal Kızılçay (on 1987-08-30)
drums (drum set):
Alan Childs (on 1987-08-30)
electric bass guitar:
Carmine Rojas (on 1987-08-30)
guitar:
Carlos Alomar (on 1987-08-30), David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1987-08-30) and Peter Frampton (on 1987-08-30)
keyboard:
Richard Cottle (on 1987-08-30) and Erdal Kızılçay (on 1987-08-30)
saxophone:
Richard Cottle (on 1987-08-30)
vocals:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1987-08-30)
recorded at:
1987-08-30: Olympic Stadium, Montreal, Quebec, Canada (1987-08-30)
recorded at:
Olympic Park of Montreal (Park in Montreal) in Maisonneuve, Montréal (Montreal, city), Québec (Quebec), Canada (on 1987-08-30)
mixed at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
live recording of:
“Heroes” (on 1987-08-30)
lyricist:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter)
composer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) and Brian Eno
publisher:
Bewlay Bros., BMG Songs Ltd., E.G. Music Ltd. (publisher), EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Fleur Music (publisher), RZO Music Ltd, Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI), Tintoretto Music, Universal Music Careers, Universal Music MGB Ltd. and Universal Music Publishing International MGB Ltd.
25:10
4Sons of the Silent Age
producer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter)
mixer:
Bob Clearmountain
congas, trumpet and violin:
Erdal Kızılçay (on 1987-08-30)
drums (drum set):
Alan Childs (on 1987-08-30)
electric bass guitar:
Carmine Rojas (on 1987-08-30)
guitar:
Carlos Alomar (on 1987-08-30), David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1987-08-30) and Peter Frampton (on 1987-08-30)
keyboard:
Richard Cottle (on 1987-08-30) and Erdal Kızılçay (on 1987-08-30)
saxophone:
Richard Cottle (on 1987-08-30)
vocals:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1987-08-30)
recorded at:
1987-08-30: Olympic Stadium, Montreal, Quebec, Canada (1987-08-30)
recorded at:
Olympic Park of Montreal (Park in Montreal) in Maisonneuve, Montréal (Montreal, city), Québec (Quebec), Canada (on 1987-08-30)
mixed at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
live recording of:
Sons of the Silent Age (on 1987-08-30)
lyricist and composer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter)
23:10
5Time Will Crawl / Band Introduction
producer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter)
mixer:
Bob Clearmountain
congas, trumpet and violin:
Erdal Kızılçay (on 1987-08-30)
drums (drum set):
Alan Childs (on 1987-08-30)
electric bass guitar:
Carmine Rojas (on 1987-08-30)
guitar:
Carlos Alomar (on 1987-08-30), David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1987-08-30) and Peter Frampton (on 1987-08-30)
keyboard:
Richard Cottle (on 1987-08-30) and Erdal Kızılçay (on 1987-08-30)
saxophone:
Richard Cottle (on 1987-08-30)
vocals:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1987-08-30)
recorded at:
1987-08-30: Olympic Stadium, Montreal, Quebec, Canada (1987-08-30)
recorded at:
Olympic Park of Montreal (Park in Montreal) in Maisonneuve, Montréal (Montreal, city), Québec (Quebec), Canada (on 1987-08-30)
mixed at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
live recording of:
Time Will Crawl (on 1987-08-30)
lyricist and composer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter)
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Jones Music America and RZO Music Ltd
25:23
6Young Americans
producer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter)
mixer:
Bob Clearmountain
congas, trumpet and violin:
Erdal Kızılçay (on 1987-08-30)
drums (drum set):
Alan Childs (on 1987-08-30)
electric bass guitar:
Carmine Rojas (on 1987-08-30)
guitar:
Carlos Alomar (on 1987-08-30), David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1987-08-30) and Peter Frampton (on 1987-08-30)
keyboard:
Richard Cottle (on 1987-08-30) and Erdal Kızılçay (on 1987-08-30)
saxophone:
Richard Cottle (on 1987-08-30)
vocals:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1987-08-30)
recorded at:
1987-08-30: Olympic Stadium, Montreal, Quebec, Canada (1987-08-30)
recorded at:
Olympic Park of Montreal (Park in Montreal) in Maisonneuve, Montréal (Montreal, city), Québec (Quebec), Canada (on 1987-08-30)
mixed at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
live recording of:
Young Americans (on 1987-08-30)
lyricist and composer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter)
25:07
7Beat of Your Drum
producer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter)
mixer:
Bob Clearmountain
congas, trumpet and violin:
Erdal Kızılçay (on 1987-08-30)
drums (drum set):
Alan Childs (on 1987-08-30)
electric bass guitar:
Carmine Rojas (on 1987-08-30)
guitar:
Carlos Alomar (on 1987-08-30), David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1987-08-30) and Peter Frampton (on 1987-08-30)
keyboard:
Richard Cottle (on 1987-08-30) and Erdal Kızılçay (on 1987-08-30)
saxophone:
Richard Cottle (on 1987-08-30)
vocals:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1987-08-30)
recorded at:
1987-08-30: Olympic Stadium, Montreal, Quebec, Canada (1987-08-30)
recorded at:
Olympic Park of Montreal (Park in Montreal) in Maisonneuve, Montréal (Montreal, city), Québec (Quebec), Canada (on 1987-08-30)
mixed at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
live recording of:
Beat of Your Drum (on 1987-08-30)
lyricist and composer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter)
publisher:
Jones Music (publishers associated with David Bowie), Jones Music America and RZO Music Ltd
sub-publisher:
Éditer à Paris and 渡辺音楽出版 CM事業部 (Watanabe Music Publishing CM division)
14:38
8The Jean Genie
producer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter)
mixer:
Bob Clearmountain
congas, trumpet and violin:
Erdal Kızılçay (on 1987-08-30)
drums (drum set):
Alan Childs (on 1987-08-30)
electric bass guitar:
Carmine Rojas (on 1987-08-30)
guitar:
Carlos Alomar (on 1987-08-30), David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1987-08-30) and Peter Frampton (on 1987-08-30)
keyboard:
Richard Cottle (on 1987-08-30) and Erdal Kızılçay (on 1987-08-30)
saxophone:
Richard Cottle (on 1987-08-30)
vocals:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1987-08-30)
recorded at:
1987-08-30: Olympic Stadium, Montreal, Quebec, Canada (1987-08-30)
recorded at:
Olympic Park of Montreal (Park in Montreal) in Maisonneuve, Montréal (Montreal, city), Québec (Quebec), Canada (on 1987-08-30)
mixed at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
live recording of:
The Jean Genie (on 1987-08-30)
lyricist and composer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter)
publisher:
BMG Blue, Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Chrysalis Music Ltd. (music publisher, affiliated with PRS), Chrysalis Songs, EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), EMI Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd (not for release label use!), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Mushroom Music Pty. Ltd., RZO Music Ltd, Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI), Tintoretto Music and Universal Music Publishing Pty Ltd. (Australian subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)
15:23
9Let’s Dance
producer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter)
mixer:
Bob Clearmountain
congas, trumpet and violin:
Erdal Kızılçay (on 1987-08-30)
drums (drum set):
Alan Childs (on 1987-08-30)
electric bass guitar:
Carmine Rojas (on 1987-08-30)
guitar:
Carlos Alomar (on 1987-08-30), David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1987-08-30) and Peter Frampton (on 1987-08-30)
keyboard:
Richard Cottle (on 1987-08-30) and Erdal Kızılçay (on 1987-08-30)
saxophone:
Richard Cottle (on 1987-08-30)
vocals:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1987-08-30)
recorded at:
1987-08-30: Olympic Stadium, Montreal, Quebec, Canada (1987-08-30)
recorded at:
Olympic Park of Montreal (Park in Montreal) in Maisonneuve, Montréal (Montreal, city), Québec (Quebec), Canada (on 1987-08-30)
mixed at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
live recording of:
Let’s Dance (on 1987-08-30)
lyricist and composer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter)
publisher:
Essex (publisher), Jones Music (publishers associated with David Bowie), Jones Music America, RZO Music Ltd and Watanabe Music Publishing CM division
15:02
10Fame
producer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter)
mixer:
Bob Clearmountain
congas, trumpet and violin:
Erdal Kızılçay (on 1987-08-30)
drums (drum set):
Alan Childs (on 1987-08-30)
electric bass guitar:
Carmine Rojas (on 1987-08-30)
guitar:
Carlos Alomar (on 1987-08-30), David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1987-08-30) and Peter Frampton (on 1987-08-30)
keyboard:
Richard Cottle (on 1987-08-30) and Erdal Kızılçay (on 1987-08-30)
saxophone:
Richard Cottle (on 1987-08-30)
vocals:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1987-08-30)
recorded at:
1987-08-30: Olympic Stadium, Montreal, Quebec, Canada (1987-08-30)
recorded at:
Olympic Park of Montreal (Park in Montreal) in Maisonneuve, Montréal (Montreal, city), Québec (Quebec), Canada (on 1987-08-30)
mixed at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
live recording of:
Fame (on 1987-08-30)
writer:
Carlos Alomar, David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) and John Lennon (The Beatles)
publisher:
100 mph Music, BMG Monarch, BMG Music Publishing Ltd., BMG RM Chrysalis Music France, Ceilidh Music, Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Chrysalis Music Ltd. (music publisher, affiliated with PRS), Colgems-EMI Music Inc., Éditer à Paris, EMI Music Publishing France, EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), EMI Publishing Ltd., Jones Music America, Lenono Music, Mainman Saag (New York), RZO Music Ltd, Unitunes Music, Universal Music Publishing MGB France, フジパシフィックミュージック (Fujipacific Music, Inc.), フジパシフィックミュージック 第2事業部 (Fujipacific Music, Inc. Division 2), 渡辺音楽出版 CM事業部 (Watanabe Music Publishing CM division), イーエムアイ音楽出版 ソニー事業部 (EMI Music Publishing Japan Ltd., Sony Division) (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング EMI外国事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., EMI Overseas Division, sub‐publisher for non‐Japanese works) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
27:05
11Time
producer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter)
mixer:
Bob Clearmountain
congas, trumpet and violin:
Erdal Kızılçay (on 1987-08-30)
drums (drum set):
Alan Childs (on 1987-08-30)
electric bass guitar:
Carmine Rojas (on 1987-08-30)
guitar:
Carlos Alomar (on 1987-08-30), David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1987-08-30) and Peter Frampton (on 1987-08-30)
keyboard:
Richard Cottle (on 1987-08-30) and Erdal Kızılçay (on 1987-08-30)
saxophone:
Richard Cottle (on 1987-08-30)
vocals:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1987-08-30)
recorded at:
1987-08-30: Olympic Stadium, Montreal, Quebec, Canada (1987-08-30)
recorded at:
Olympic Park of Montreal (Park in Montreal) in Maisonneuve, Montréal (Montreal, city), Québec (Quebec), Canada (on 1987-08-30)
mixed at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
live recording of:
Time (on 1987-08-30)
lyricist and composer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter)
publisher:
BMG RM Chrysalis Music France, Chrysalis Music Ltd. (music publisher, affiliated with PRS), Éditer à Paris, EMI Music Publishing France, Mainman Saag (New York), Tintoretto Music, フジパシフィックミュージック BMG事業部 (Fujipacific Music Inc., BMG Division), 渡辺音楽出版 CM事業部 (Watanabe Music Publishing CM division), イーエムアイ音楽出版 ソニー事業部 (EMI Music Publishing Japan Ltd., Sony Division) (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング EMI外国事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., EMI Overseas Division, sub‐publisher for non‐Japanese works) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
25:12
12Blue Jean
producer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter)
mixer:
Bob Clearmountain
congas, trumpet and violin:
Erdal Kızılçay (on 1987-08-30)
drums (drum set):
Alan Childs (on 1987-08-30)
electric bass guitar:
Carmine Rojas (on 1987-08-30)
guitar:
Carlos Alomar (on 1987-08-30), David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1987-08-30) and Peter Frampton (on 1987-08-30)
keyboard:
Richard Cottle (on 1987-08-30) and Erdal Kızılçay (on 1987-08-30)
saxophone:
Richard Cottle (on 1987-08-30)
vocals:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1987-08-30)
recorded at:
1987-08-30: Olympic Stadium, Montreal, Quebec, Canada (1987-08-30)
recorded at:
Olympic Park of Montreal (Park in Montreal) in Maisonneuve, Montréal (Montreal, city), Québec (Quebec), Canada (on 1987-08-30)
mixed at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
live recording of:
Blue Jean (on 1987-08-30)
lyricist and composer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter)
publisher:
Jones Music (publishers associated with David Bowie), The Richmond Organization Éditions Essex (TRO) and Westminster Music Ltd.
23:27
13Modern Love
producer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter)
mixer:
Bob Clearmountain
congas, trumpet and violin:
Erdal Kızılçay (on 1987-08-30)
drums (drum set):
Alan Childs (on 1987-08-30)
electric bass guitar:
Carmine Rojas (on 1987-08-30)
guitar:
Carlos Alomar (on 1987-08-30), David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1987-08-30) and Peter Frampton (on 1987-08-30)
keyboard:
Richard Cottle (on 1987-08-30) and Erdal Kızılçay (on 1987-08-30)
saxophone:
Richard Cottle (on 1987-08-30)
vocals:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1987-08-30)
mixed at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
live recording of:
Modern Love (on 1987-08-30)
lyricist and composer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter)
publisher:
Jones Music America, RZO Music Ltd and Universal/MCA Music Publishing Pty Ltd
24:53
9CD: Dance
10CD: Re:Call 4
11CD: Re:Call 4

Credits

Release

art direction:Henry Marquez (credited for art direction)
photography:Michael Childers (photographer)
Anton Corbijn (photography)
Chalkie Davies
Greg Gorman (photographer)
Patrick Jones (photographer)
Denis O'Regan
Hugh Padgham
Herb Ritts
Cindy Rosenthal (photographer)
Steve Rapport
mastering:Ray Staff (British mastering engineer)
remastering:Ray Staff (British mastering engineer)
design:Mick Haggerty
Michael Diehl (graphic designer)
Scott Minshall
mastered at:AIR Studio 2 (mixing/mastering studio of AIR Studios) in Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
remastered at:AIR Studio 2 (mixing/mastering studio of AIR Studios) in Hampstead, Camden (London Borough of Camden), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/12650039 [info]
ASIN:US: B07JH3ZBRM [info]