David Bowie Is - Ricky Gervais

"It never felt like I was with David Bowie Rock God, it felt like I was with David Jones". Comedian, Ricky Gervais, shares some insight into his favourite ever Bowie record and their pen pal friendship.

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David Bowie redefined musical genres and the potential of live performance for generations of music lovers. Creating and discarding a variety of personae and restlessly challenging musical boundaries, Bowie released timeless albums including Space Oddity, Hunky Dory, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust…, Aladdin Sane, Diamond Dogs, Young Americans, Station to Station, "Heroes,” Let's Dance, Heathen, The Next Day and many more. Blackstar, Bowie’s 28th and final studio album, was released on his 69th birthday, January 8, 2016. David Bowie died on January 10, 2016, two days after the release of Blackstar. His body of work, his influence on the worlds of music, art, fashion, film, theatre and beyond, and his legacy of innovation and reinvention will live forever. 2022 kicks off with Bowie at 75, a celebration of his 75th birthday with the Brilliant Adventure box set, the previously unreleased Toy, the 50th anniversary of Ziggy Stardust and a series of special events.

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[stevenstinkyverse]

"I have a proper job. David Bowie, Rock God"
Badass response not gonna lie.

[kimcason]

Coming up to 8yrs since his Passing ( into another Higher Plain/ universe)
And every Day I play something of his..!
It doesn't seem possible there isn't another Album/CD/Film coming out..!
And the World is the Worse for it..!!😢

Miss you David,
You Lucky Bugger Ricky, to have really Known him..! Green with Envy..!
🤢😡🤢

[Makoto]

This is so awesome to see Ricky Gervais talk about how down to earth David Bowie was. :)

[kristandagley]

Everytime Ricky Gervais tells a story it's always hysterical and awesome to hear, but to hear him talk about Bowie makes my day. Such a great friendship 🖤

[morningstar]

I've heard so many anecdotes about how David was just a regular, friendly, funny guy if you were lucky to know him. Shrewd and professional of him to keep the Rock God persona for the stage. I believe in his first flush of fame he had difficulty separating himself from the Ziggy he created and it nearly drove him insane. He really learned to be the master of his fame and enjoyed a rich personal and private life. Quite an achievement among his myriad others and perhaps his most rewarding. I can only guess, for his private life was exactly that. And rightly so.

[bowieaddict]

We are so damn fortunate to have lived during Bowie's lifetime.
And how utterly blessed many of us were to see him perform live.
#DavidBowieRockGod!
⚡💜⚡💜⚡💜⚡💜

[dkno]

Ricky is just like the rest of us. In awe of how truly amazing Bowie was in every way. Was, is and forever will be. ❤

[stevecampbell]

Sweet Thing has to be one of the most underrated songs of all time.

[tonyaitkenis]

Six bereft years since we lost David Bowie and it still hurts like losing your first love, that deep down don't know whether to laugh or cry emotion. Watching Ricky Gervais and his decription of such a normal down to earth David Jones with scart leads in his hands brought back that same laugh or cry emotion, thank you.

[mindfulness]

Ricky is clearly a lovely and down to earth guy.
His laughter is infectious.
Miss you David. ❣️

[BowieRulez]

He’s right. Sweet Thing/Candidate/Sweet Thing Reprise is my favorite. It’s genius!

[kstardust]

My heart hurts, I miss him so much. Thanks, Ricky Gervais, for making me feel less alone.

[tomash]

"Like I had to remind him I knew who he was", that is such a brilliant, self-reflective line...

[MegaSickcat]

David never really considered himself a 'Rock God', he used to say that to amuse himself. Met him twice at his invitation and was so funny, so kind and just a regular kind of guy. I felt like I knew him for years that's how comfortable he made me feel...

[jurgeofrusciante]

Sweet thin indeed is a great, great song.

[SLB]

I was obsessed by Sweet Thing at 13 years old. Still one of the best songs ever.

[peaceofpiety]

They tell us not to worship people as Idols.

During my Senior Year of High School, we were given an assignment in English Class to write about our Idols. I CHOSE Bowie. Not because of his person, but rather because of the SPIRIT within the human vessel of David 'Bowie' Jones. I loved his androgynous Self, his spunk, his energy, his creativity, his music, his acting, and his character.

Now I realize why I keep seeing animals and characters with one shiny eye, people that blink one eye, and cars with only one headlight. IT's not just Sans of Time, but rather Father Time winking at Mother Nature. SPIRIT guiding me through my course, my destined life path. For 'Mee, in my personal journey, David Bowie IZ IT!

"Don't dream IT, be IT"
"If you build IT, they will come."
"IT is only with the heart that one can see rightly. What is essential is invisible to the eye."

[michaeldiaz]

Sweet thing. Heard it for the 1st time, yesterday. Can't stop playing it.

[quandrixtwincaster]

PSA to everyone that Ricky Gervais was a total stud back in the day when he was the lead of the music duo known as Seona Dancing. His vocals took much inspiration from Bowie, especially for their hit track "Bitter Heart". He doesn't much talk about it because people basically laughed him out of the music industry, but I can't imagine why for the life of me. Gervais was fantastic.

[ivankaramasov]

Sweet thing/Candidate/Sweet thing is one of the four great "epic" Bowie songs. The other three being Cygnet Committee, Station to Station, and Blackstar.