Loving the Alien 1983–1988

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Annotation

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

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Tracklist

1▶CD: Let’s Dance
2▼CD: Serious Moonlight (live ’83)
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1Look Back in Anger
producer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter)
mixer:
Bob Clearmountain
acoustic guitar:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1983-09-12)
bass:
Carmine Rojas (on 1983-09-12)
drums (drum set):
Tony Thompson (drummer, best known for his work in CHIC) (on 1983-09-12)
guitar:
Carlos Alomar (on 1983-09-12) and Earl Slick (on 1983-09-12)
horn:
Steve Elson (American saxophonist, clarinetist, flutist & duduk player) (on 1983-09-12), Stan Harrison (American saxophonist) (on 1983-09-12) and Lenny Pickett (saxophone) (on 1983-09-12)
keyboard:
David LeBolt (on 1983-09-12)
background vocals:
Frank Simms (on 1983-09-12) and George Simms (on 1983-09-12)
vocals:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1983-09-12)
recorded at:
The Pacific National Exhibition Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (on 1983-09-12)
live recording of:
Look Back in Anger (on 1983-09-12)
lyricist:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter)
composer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) and Brian Eno
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI) and Tintoretto Music
23:08
2“Heroes”
producer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter)
mixer:
Bob Clearmountain
acoustic guitar:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1983-09-12)
bass:
Carmine Rojas (on 1983-09-12)
drums (drum set):
Tony Thompson (drummer, best known for his work in CHIC) (on 1983-09-12)
guitar:
Carlos Alomar (on 1983-09-12) and Earl Slick (on 1983-09-12)
horn:
Steve Elson (American saxophonist, clarinetist, flutist & duduk player) (on 1983-09-12), Stan Harrison (American saxophonist) (on 1983-09-12) and Lenny Pickett (saxophone) (on 1983-09-12)
keyboard:
David LeBolt (on 1983-09-12)
background vocals:
Frank Simms (on 1983-09-12) and George Simms (on 1983-09-12)
vocals:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1983-09-12)
recorded at:
The Pacific National Exhibition Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (on 1983-09-12)
live recording of:
“Heroes” (on 1983-09-12)
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.
24:53
3What in the World
producer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter)
mixer:
Bob Clearmountain
acoustic guitar:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1983-09-12)
bass:
Carmine Rojas (on 1983-09-12)
drums (drum set):
Tony Thompson (drummer, best known for his work in CHIC) (on 1983-09-12)
guitar:
Carlos Alomar (on 1983-09-12) and Earl Slick (on 1983-09-12)
horn:
Steve Elson (American saxophonist, clarinetist, flutist & duduk player) (on 1983-09-12), Stan Harrison (American saxophonist) (on 1983-09-12) and Lenny Pickett (saxophone) (on 1983-09-12)
keyboard:
David LeBolt (on 1983-09-12)
background vocals:
Frank Simms (on 1983-09-12) and George Simms (on 1983-09-12)
vocals:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1983-09-12)
recorded at:
The Pacific National Exhibition Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (on 1983-09-12)
live recording of:
What in the World (on 1983-09-12)
lyricist and composer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter)
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Fleur Music Ltd. (publisher), Mainman Saag (New York), RZO Music Ltd, Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI) and Tintoretto Music
sub-publisher:
Éditer à Paris (ended), EMI Music Publishing France, ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)), ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch 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 C・F事業部 (EMI Music Publishing Japan C.F. 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)
23:45
4Golden Years
producer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter)
mixer:
Bob Clearmountain
acoustic guitar:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1983-09-12)
bass:
Carmine Rojas (on 1983-09-12)
drums (drum set):
Tony Thompson (drummer, best known for his work in CHIC) (on 1983-09-12)
guitar:
Carlos Alomar (on 1983-09-12) and Earl Slick (on 1983-09-12)
horn:
Steve Elson (American saxophonist, clarinetist, flutist & duduk player) (on 1983-09-12), Stan Harrison (American saxophonist) (on 1983-09-12) and Lenny Pickett (saxophone) (on 1983-09-12)
keyboard:
David LeBolt (on 1983-09-12)
background vocals:
Frank Simms (on 1983-09-12) and George Simms (on 1983-09-12)
vocals:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1983-09-12)
recorded at:
The Pacific National Exhibition Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (on 1983-09-12)
live recording of:
Golden Years (on 1983-09-12)
lyricist and composer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter)
publisher:
Bewlay Bros. Music, Chrysalis Music Ltd. (music publisher, affiliated with PRS), Chrysalis Songs, EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Mainman S.A. (not for release label use! © & ℗ rights use only), RZO Music Ltd, Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI) and Tintoretto Music
23:32
5Fashion
producer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter)
mixer:
Bob Clearmountain
acoustic guitar:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1983-09-12)
bass:
Carmine Rojas (on 1983-09-12)
drums (drum set):
Tony Thompson (drummer, best known for his work in CHIC) (on 1983-09-12)
guitar:
Carlos Alomar (on 1983-09-12) and Earl Slick (on 1983-09-12)
horn:
Steve Elson (American saxophonist, clarinetist, flutist & duduk player) (on 1983-09-12), Stan Harrison (American saxophonist) (on 1983-09-12) and Lenny Pickett (saxophone) (on 1983-09-12)
keyboard:
David LeBolt (on 1983-09-12)
background vocals:
Frank Simms (on 1983-09-12) and George Simms (on 1983-09-12)
vocals:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1983-09-12)
recorded at:
The Pacific National Exhibition Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (on 1983-09-12)
live recording of:
Fashion (on 1983-09-12)
lyricist and composer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter)
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), RZO Music Ltd, Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI) and Tintoretto Music
22:43
6Let’s Dance
producer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter)
mixer:
Bob Clearmountain
acoustic guitar:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1983-09-12)
bass:
Carmine Rojas (on 1983-09-12)
drums (drum set):
Tony Thompson (drummer, best known for his work in CHIC) (on 1983-09-12)
guitar:
Carlos Alomar (on 1983-09-12) and Earl Slick (on 1983-09-12)
horn:
Steve Elson (American saxophonist, clarinetist, flutist & duduk player) (on 1983-09-12), Stan Harrison (American saxophonist) (on 1983-09-12) and Lenny Pickett (saxophone) (on 1983-09-12)
keyboard:
David LeBolt (on 1983-09-12)
background vocals:
Frank Simms (on 1983-09-12) and George Simms (on 1983-09-12)
vocals:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1983-09-12)
recorded at:
The Pacific National Exhibition Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (on 1983-09-12)
live recording of:
Let’s Dance (on 1983-09-12)
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
24:34
7Breaking Glass
producer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter)
mixer:
Bob Clearmountain
acoustic guitar:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1983-09-12)
bass:
Carmine Rojas (on 1983-09-12)
drums (drum set):
Tony Thompson (drummer, best known for his work in CHIC) (on 1983-09-12)
guitar:
Carlos Alomar (on 1983-09-12) and Earl Slick (on 1983-09-12)
horn:
Steve Elson (American saxophonist, clarinetist, flutist & duduk player) (on 1983-09-12), Stan Harrison (American saxophonist) (on 1983-09-12) and Lenny Pickett (saxophone) (on 1983-09-12)
keyboard:
David LeBolt (on 1983-09-12)
background vocals:
Frank Simms (on 1983-09-12) and George Simms (on 1983-09-12)
vocals:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1983-09-12)
recorded at:
The Pacific National Exhibition Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (on 1983-09-12)
live recording of:
Breaking Glass (on 1983-09-12)
writer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter), Dennis Davis (drummer) and George Murray (American bass guitarist)
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Fleur Music Ltd. (publisher), Mainman Saag (New York), RZO Music Ltd, Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI), Somewhat Sane Music Company, Sun Bliss Music and Tintoretto Music
sub-publisher:
Éditer à Paris (ended), 渡辺音楽出版 CM事業部 (Watanabe Music Publishing CM division) (ended), EMI Music Publishing France, Warner Chappell Music France, ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)), リトルスター・コピーライトマネージメント (Little Star Copyright Management), ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division), イーエムアイ音楽出版 C・F事業部 (EMI Music Publishing Japan C.F. 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)
23:00
8Life on Mars?
producer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter)
mixer:
Bob Clearmountain
acoustic guitar:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1983-09-12)
bass:
Carmine Rojas (on 1983-09-12)
drums (drum set):
Tony Thompson (drummer, best known for his work in CHIC) (on 1983-09-12)
guitar:
Carlos Alomar (on 1983-09-12) and Earl Slick (on 1983-09-12)
horn:
Steve Elson (American saxophonist, clarinetist, flutist & duduk player) (on 1983-09-12), Stan Harrison (American saxophonist) (on 1983-09-12) and Lenny Pickett (saxophone) (on 1983-09-12)
keyboard:
David LeBolt (on 1983-09-12)
background vocals:
Frank Simms (on 1983-09-12) and George Simms (on 1983-09-12)
vocals:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1983-09-12)
recorded at:
The Pacific National Exhibition Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (on 1983-09-12)
live recording of:
Life on Mars? (on 1983-09-12)
written in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1971)
lyricist and composer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (in 1971)
publisher:
Chrysalis Music Ltd. (music publisher, affiliated with PRS), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), RZO Music Ltd, Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI) and Tintoretto Music
24:07
9Sorrow
producer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter)
mixer:
Bob Clearmountain
acoustic guitar:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1983-09-12)
bass:
Carmine Rojas (on 1983-09-12)
drums (drum set):
Tony Thompson (drummer, best known for his work in CHIC) (on 1983-09-12)
guitar:
Carlos Alomar (on 1983-09-12) and Earl Slick (on 1983-09-12)
horn:
Steve Elson (American saxophonist, clarinetist, flutist & duduk player) (on 1983-09-12), Stan Harrison (American saxophonist) (on 1983-09-12) and Lenny Pickett (saxophone) (on 1983-09-12)
keyboard:
David LeBolt (on 1983-09-12)
background vocals:
Frank Simms (on 1983-09-12) and George Simms (on 1983-09-12)
vocals:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1983-09-12)
recorded at:
The Pacific National Exhibition Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (on 1983-09-12)
cover recording of:
Sorrow (on 1983-09-12)
writer and composer:
Bob Feldman (of The Strangeloves), Jerry Goldstein (producer, record label owner and publisher) and Richard Gottehrer (American songwriter and music executive)
publisher:
EMI Catalogue Partnership, EMI United Partnership Ltd. and Grand Canyon Music Inc.
live recording of:
Sorrow (on 1983-09-12)
writer and composer:
Bob Feldman (of The Strangeloves), Jerry Goldstein (producer, record label owner and publisher) and Richard Gottehrer (American songwriter and music executive)
publisher:
EMI Catalogue Partnership, EMI United Partnership Ltd. and Grand Canyon Music Inc.
22:49
10Cat People (Putting Out Fire)
producer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter)
mixer:
Bob Clearmountain
acoustic guitar:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1983-09-12)
bass:
Carmine Rojas (on 1983-09-12)
drums (drum set):
Tony Thompson (drummer, best known for his work in CHIC) (on 1983-09-12)
guitar:
Carlos Alomar (on 1983-09-12) and Earl Slick (on 1983-09-12)
horn:
Steve Elson (American saxophonist, clarinetist, flutist & duduk player) (on 1983-09-12), Stan Harrison (American saxophonist) (on 1983-09-12) and Lenny Pickett (saxophone) (on 1983-09-12)
keyboard:
David LeBolt (on 1983-09-12)
background vocals:
Frank Simms (on 1983-09-12) and George Simms (on 1983-09-12)
vocals:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1983-09-12)
recorded at:
The Pacific National Exhibition Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (on 1983-09-12)
live recording of:
Cat People (Putting Out Fire) (on 1983-09-12)
lyricist:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter)
composer:
Giorgio Moroder
publisher:
MCA Music (not for release label use! this is a music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Music Corporation of America, Inc. (BMI‐affiliated music publisher of MCA Records, Inc.?), RZO Music Ltd, Tintoretto Music, USI A Music Publishing and USI B Music Publishing
sub-publisher:
Universal Music Publishing France (not for release label use!), シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
24:21
11China Girl
producer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter)
mixer:
Bob Clearmountain
acoustic guitar:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1983-09-12)
bass:
Carmine Rojas (on 1983-09-12)
drums (drum set):
Tony Thompson (drummer, best known for his work in CHIC) (on 1983-09-12)
guitar:
Carlos Alomar (on 1983-09-12) and Earl Slick (on 1983-09-12)
horn:
Steve Elson (American saxophonist, clarinetist, flutist & duduk player) (on 1983-09-12), Stan Harrison (American saxophonist) (on 1983-09-12) and Lenny Pickett (saxophone) (on 1983-09-12)
keyboard:
David LeBolt (on 1983-09-12)
background vocals:
Frank Simms (on 1983-09-12) and George Simms (on 1983-09-12)
vocals:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1983-09-12)
recorded at:
The Pacific National Exhibition Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (on 1983-09-12)
live recording of:
China Girl (on 1983-09-12)
writer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) and Iggy Pop
publisher:
BMG VM Music France, BMG VM Music Ltd., Bug Music (music publishing), Éditer à Paris, EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), EMI Music Publishing France, EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), EMI Virgin Music Ltd. (do not use this as a release label!), Fleur Music Ltd. (publisher), Fujipacific Music, Inc., James Osterberg Music, Jones Music (publishers associated with David Bowie), Mainman Saag (New York), RZO Music Ltd, Tintoretto Music, Virgin Music (publisher and label, only for releases with Virgin MUSIC logo), Watanabe Music Publishing CM division, 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)
25:27
12Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps)
producer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter)
mixer:
Bob Clearmountain
acoustic guitar:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1983-09-12)
bass:
Carmine Rojas (on 1983-09-12)
drums (drum set):
Tony Thompson (drummer, best known for his work in CHIC) (on 1983-09-12)
guitar:
Carlos Alomar (on 1983-09-12) and Earl Slick (on 1983-09-12)
horn:
Steve Elson (American saxophonist, clarinetist, flutist & duduk player) (on 1983-09-12), Stan Harrison (American saxophonist) (on 1983-09-12) and Lenny Pickett (saxophone) (on 1983-09-12)
keyboard:
David LeBolt (on 1983-09-12)
background vocals:
Frank Simms (on 1983-09-12) and George Simms (on 1983-09-12)
vocals:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1983-09-12)
recorded at:
The Pacific National Exhibition Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (on 1983-09-12)
live recording of:
Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps) (on 1983-09-12)
lyricist and composer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter)
publisher:
Bewlay Bros. Music, EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Fleur Music Ltd. (publisher), Onward Music Ltd., RZO Music Ltd, Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI) and Tintoretto Music
23:43
13Rebel Rebel
producer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter)
mixer:
Bob Clearmountain
acoustic guitar:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1983-09-12)
bass:
Carmine Rojas (on 1983-09-12)
drums (drum set):
Tony Thompson (drummer, best known for his work in CHIC) (on 1983-09-12)
guitar:
Carlos Alomar (on 1983-09-12) and Earl Slick (on 1983-09-12)
horn:
Steve Elson (American saxophonist, clarinetist, flutist & duduk player) (on 1983-09-12), Stan Harrison (American saxophonist) (on 1983-09-12) and Lenny Pickett (saxophone) (on 1983-09-12)
keyboard:
David LeBolt (on 1983-09-12)
background vocals:
Frank Simms (on 1983-09-12) and George Simms (on 1983-09-12)
vocals:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter) (on 1983-09-12)
recorded at:
The Pacific National Exhibition Coliseum in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (on 1983-09-12)
live recording of:
Rebel Rebel (on 1983-09-12)
lyricist and composer:
David Bowie (English singer‐songwriter)
publisher:
Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Chrysalis Music Ltd. (music publisher, affiliated with PRS), Colgems-EMI Music Inc., EMI Music (do not use as release label! this is a music publisher), EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Jones Music America (, from 1974 to present), MainMan, RZO Music Ltd and Tintoretto Music (from 1997 to present)
22:24
3▶CD: Serious Moonlight (live ’83)
4▶CD: Tonight
5▶CD: Never Let Me Down
6▶CD: Never Let Me Down (2018)
7▶CD: Glass Spider (live Montreal ’87)
8▶CD: Glass Spider (live Montreal ’87)
9▶CD: Dance
10▶CD: Re:Call 4
11▶CD: 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]