David Bowie - Be My Wife - Live 1978

David Bowie – Be My Wife – Live 1978 David Bowie’s fantastic song of longing and loneliness, Be My Wife, was originally a track from his “Low” album, released in January 1977. Bowie claimed several times that it was one of his favorite songs. The lyrics are said to be a plea to his then-wife, Angie, in the hope of saving their marriage. This live version, recorded in the spring of 1978, is from the 2005 Tony Visconti produced, remixed, re-released and vastly superior version of the album, “Stage”, which originally came out in September of 1978. There is much to enjoy in this upbeat live version. Unlike Breaking Glass, and What In The World from “Low”, Be My Wife was played on the ’78 tour adhering pretty much to the structure of the album version. However, the emphasis of the instrumentation was changed, with guitars and Dennis Davis’ wonderful bouncy drumming to the fore. Bowie’s vocal is great, maintaining the cockney accent he adopted for the song on Low, and building the sense of longing and desperation of the lyrics to the climax of the chorus, “Sometimes you get so lonely…”. Be My Wife was played at every show on the ’78 tour, and yet there has not been a complete video of it, until now. I’m glad I was able to fill that gap. Making this video has been a delight. Unlike the technical hell of the Breaking Glass video, the basic version of Be My Wife came about in a very natural and painless way, seeming to magically make its self in front of my eyes. However, I incorporated some long cross-fades, creating double or even multiple Bowies, to give the feeling that he was not alone on screen, as he sang of loneliness – and managing them, so that they work harmoniously, was a very tricky business. So, as usual, I put in many, many hours to get it finished. I’m super pleased with the result, I think it is the best thing I’ve done so far. Do me an' yerself a favor - watch it in HD with the sound UP LOUD! Hope you dig it! If anyone has any other footage, or ideas for another video project, of material from Bowie's classic period, do please get in touch: [email protected] Putting this video together was another huge labour of love, made with love and with respect for the source. I don't own the rights, and I'm not making any money out of this etc. Just a fan making videos for other fans. Please Like, Comment, Subscribe. Thanks!