Life On Mars

[Chipchopper]

I've just heard Rick Wakemans instrumental version of David Bowies 'Life On Mars' and its absolutely fantastic!

The proceeds are goring to McMillan cancer research and I hope it will raise a lot of cash.

[237SJ]

I heard Tony Hadley sing that at a music festival a few years ago and he was fantastic

[Cloverjo]

RickWakeman is a fantastically talented pianist, but being picky, I'd prefer it a bit slower. Still great, though.

[Patsy33]

I heard it just before I went out. How lovely was that? What a gorgeous melody.

[Togo]

This was on TV.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jogv7tD18gs

[Chipchopper]

Thanks for the link Togo!
What a tribute!

[Togo]

Pleasure Chipchopper Ta for BA.

[chrissa1]

That was, lovely.

[Maydup]

Thank you for the linkTogo. I heard this on the radio last week and was bowled over by it. Good to listen again.

[Maydup]

For those of us who enjoyed the music but don't need to own it, donate here.

https://donation.macmillan.org.uk/?gclid=COW-nqKxtcoCFcLnGwodwC0F3Q

[andy-hughes]

When you listen to the construction and chords of this fabulous song, you appreciate the genius of Bowie's writing - and this was just one song on one album - there are so many more.

The great thing about the tributes to Bowie is that they are not the usual 'genius now he's gone' platitudes - everyone knew Bowie was a genius while he was still alive.

[ichkeria]

I had never realised he was the original pianist