David Bowie's 'Life on Mars' with Mike Garson, 2002

This was from an English talk show in 2002. I recall Tom Hanks on the show loving David's performance. I've forgotten how many times we performed this song. Each one was magical and I wish we could have done so many more. David's impact is really only just beginning to be understood due to the fact that he was so ahead of his time. I hope you enjoy this. I certainly did when we performed it.

[moiraclark]

David Bowie's greatest composition of all - Life on Mars.

[aileenmac]

I remember watching this at the time and thinking wow ❤

[stevengiocondo]

Mike you are "The Best" !!! I totally see why David consistently had you in his band!! Just Phenomenal !!!

[StephenStaver]

I came here looking for this particular performance of David Bowie singing, but I got distracted by how freaking amazing that piano playing is. Holy freaking hell, you are amazing.

[davematics]

MIke Garson was the corner stone to all of Bowies greats and he was smart enough to know that and kept him with him his entire career nearly.

[BrianJSheen]

Amazing! What a gift of Garson and Bowie together

[sonorstudio]

Mike Garson on Piano Yeah, I'm sure Mike loves the the wide open sound of David's voice !

[swangonzalez]

You see tons of other artists covering this....on albums....on American Idol and X Factor. Despite the extreme technical reinterpretations...there is nothing that even comes close to Bowie here. Gives you goosebumps doesn't it? What a display of vocal mastery and artistry. There is no shortage of emotional content here. We see that he was the real deal. Just a piano and His music. He's almost as cool as Elvis.

[cmb]

Tom Hanks, a global superstar, was in awe of David here. Brilliant

[majortom]

Thank you Mr. Garson for this wonderful version of this great song! I'm a huge fan of your work!🙏🏾

[ilay]

He was such a beautiful man. I'm very sad for his death. But now he went where he belongs, to the stars. Rest in peace Bowie.

[filomenacatinella]

La più grande composizione di David Bowie ❤ lo adoro 😊

[bashafradkin-gelmanopie]

I met David Bowie at his concert when he was Ziggy. His pianist is my private piano teacher Mike Garson. Mike taught me Watermelon Man, Along the Watchtower and Bumble Boogie. I was with my celebrity publicist friend, David Granoff. David said ask David Bowie if he'd like to come to Max's Kansas City with us. But David replied he was with his wife. David said to invite her.

[tiktaktotiki]

to think he had been singing this song for 30 odd years. yet the total focus and passion in this recording is 110% ...RIP starman .so sadly missed. my heart goes out to Iman and his family. Mike and Gail his work family .you all must feel so bereft and lost without his beautiful presence..

[ronaldwoortsvangelder]

Thank you for posting. I find this his most beautiful, most underrated song. Pure beauty.

[ericwestin]

Thanks MR. Garson. I got to see you perform this piece in Chicago 2004 tour and it was the highlight of a fantastic concert. I can still picture the roaring applause for you after the piece. Wonderful memory for me and my wife. Thanks for sharing some of your memories here where the public can join in. I loved the video you made where you played live along with background video too.

[carmanyeung]

True artists like Bowie sounds even better singing live!
Anyone can sing live as good nowadays?

[giulianadadalt]

🧡GRANDE Mike 🎶💜🎶 e DAVID SEMPLICEMENTE FANTASTICO 🎵💜🎵🧡

[matildah]

I could cry and die for it - my absolute favourite song ❤🧡❤

[stevemikk]

Fantastic as always. David was truly a genius. Your piano playing is beautiful perfection. Thank you for all the amazing music over the years.