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[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1501567386' post='3345496'] Who exactly is this "Dave" bloke, and why is his opinion even remotely of value? [/quote] Come on, there's no need to be like that. It's just a bit of fun. He's not fan and he's entitled to his opinion. As far as I understand it, he was a player himself and is now a guitar tech. He's performed some pretty neat fixes on some of the instruments he's worked on. I seem to remember there was one bass with a twisted neck that he managed to pull apart and set in a vice after gluing it back together again. He just likes getting things back to a playable order. He's a bit grumpy, but you could probably empathise with him?

[quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1501532229' post='3345364'] But it IS his bass, and he has owned it for over 40 years! Maybe no one will take it off his hands. I've never had any interest in Rickenbackers, I think they look garish and toy-like. Gibson Thunderbird, now THAT's a real bass guitar! [/quote] I was under the impression he was setting it up for the owner.

[quote name='prowla' timestamp='1501500719' post='3345020'] For me, the Ric is the best looking, best made, best finished, best sounding bass there is. [/quote] Best finished bass out there? That's a hell of a stretch. I've owned quite a few Ric's and played even more. I'm still a Ric owner and no way would I describe them as the best finished bass there is. Quite the opposite in fact.

Another classic from Dave who tells it like it is as usual. I do think he has a point about the saddle adjustment. http://youtu.be/nQgAv2jcmcI

Sometimes the pre-order prices are a bit screwy. Hopefully that will come down a bit. It needs to or they won't sell many, if any!

[quote name='EliasMooseblaster' timestamp='1500992729' post='3341560'] I'm sure I've heard a recording of them playing Breaking the Law before - dare I say, I thought it had a bit of an edge over Priest's original version! [/quote] Yeas, they're not all new tracks as per the dates after them. [quote name='Steve Browning' timestamp='1500993355' post='3341568'] Let's hope Ted Nugent spends the royalties wisely. [/quote] On ammunition most probably

[url="http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/motorhead-prep-covers-lp-with-unreleased-david-bowie-take-w493759"]Rolling Stone[/url] article giving details of the release of Under Cover which includes some of the last recording Lemmy & Co made. I will be particularly interested to hear what Track #3 sounds like. [i]Under Cover[/i][color=#000000][font=freight-text-pro,] Track List[/font][/color][font=freight-text-pro,][size=5] 1. "Breaking the Law" (Judas Priest) 2008 2. "God Save the Queen" (Sex Pistols) 2000 3. "Heroes" (David Bowie) 2015 4. "Starstruck" (Dio) 2014 5. "Cat Scratch Fever" (Ted Nugent) 1992 6. "Jumpin' Jack Flash" (The Rolling Stones) 2001 7. "Sympathy for the Devil" (The Rolling Stones) 2015 8. "Hellraiser" (Ozzy Osbourne) 1992 9. "Rockaway Beach" (Ramones) 2002 10. "Shoot 'Em Down" (Twisted Sister) 2001 11. "Whiplash" (Metallica) 2005[/size][/font]

I don't think I've posted these in this thread, but in honour of the lovely Gail Ann Dorsey, I had this scratch plate made for my white & maple Stingray 4H by Tim @ [url="http://www.originalscratchplates.com"]Scratch It[/url]. See You Tube video from Gail as to how it came about. http://youtu.be/EkVykySayyw

So, the fun poll ended at midnight and the three songs that came out top were Young Americans (1st by a country mile - no surprise there), Station to Station and then a late rally for 3rd place by....Breaking Glass. We'll be doing the Serious Moonlight, Nassau and Stage versions respectively. It just occurred to me that his thread was started two and half years ago and how quickly things have come along in that period. The thread and updates might read as some sort of shameless plug for a tribute band, but it couldn't be further from the truth. The original question will always stand - what do Bowie fans want/expect in the set? It took a good few years to convince our singer to come out of retirement and do it all again. Once we did, it was then a heck of a job to get the right people in place. It really wasn't easy in the guitar department at all, but once we were locked in, we knew it was right. We now have an extra guitarist who also plays sax and the pair of them are absolutely brilliant. They get on so well between them and also as part of the band. The wonderful Natalie then came along and added glorious vocals in all the right places. I do feel so lucky to be part of this band. I know it's not an originals band, but I just love the music, as do we all. Anorak alert - I'm just listening to Warsazawa thinking how cool it would be to do that one live! Anyway, we're now getting theatre bookings for next year, which is almost unbelievable given that we've only played 10 gigs of our own. I literally could not be more excited about next year. We have a gig in January in honour of Bowie's 71st birthday and we have some really interesting ideas for that show. There is also a special gig being planned for February which I'm not allowed to talk about! It might not happen, but if it does, new trousers required! Plus more after that. I would like to thank everyone here who has shown any sort of interest in the band. There have been some great suggestions and sincere comments which have all been taken on board. Thank you one and all. Dave - if I can get us a gig in Scotland, I will definitely let you know well in advance mate. Plus, as a result of being a member of Basschat, I have also now learnt how to play The Jean (Gene) Genie proper like Have a great weekend lovely people.

[quote name='dmccombe7' timestamp='1500473162' post='3338080'] Just had a look thru the web page VID clips. Band sounds really good especially the recent clips. Obviously the band has settled over the last 2 yrs and are far more confident in their playing. Very impressed ...............NOW GET SOME GIGS UP HERE IN SCOTLAND Please Dave [/quote] That's very nice of you to say Dave. Thank you. Well, your wish could come true. We've started getting gigs through an agent and one of the other acts he manages have been sent far and wide, so there is hope. Last day of the poll today and 3rd & 4th spots are all tied up. Someone please break the deadlock Go to www.changestwobowie.co.uk and choose one from: Breaking Glass Can't Help Thinking About Me Hallo Spaceboy Sister Midnight Station to Station Young Americans The top three songs get the treatment for our gig at Chinnerys, Southend-On-Sea on 16/9.

[quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1500373476' post='3337231'] Young Americans. Do you have female backing vocals with that? [/quote] Oh yes. The lovely [url="https://youtu.be/PDyfXjPyPZM"]Natalie[/url] will be joining us for that one. P.S. I know I dropped down too late during the intro. I was having pedal issues

Some surprising results so far in the 'pick our next three songs' poll. Probably not surprising that Young Americans is favourite, but I really did think Breaking Glass would do better than it has. Also, Sister Midnight in second place? Given that Bowie only performed it on the Reality Tour, I didn't think it would be that popular. This is why I don't gamble

[quote name='TrevorR' timestamp='1499859363' post='3334096'] I vote for "Love You 'Till Tuesday" - I unaccountably had a copy of "The World Of..." not long after it first came out as a 6 or 7 year old. That was my favourite tune. You could do THAT instead of Medals!!! [/quote] Now that is a good song 👍

[quote name='Andy_L' timestamp='1499856962' post='3334065'] I can picture the discussion: HKH - ...and some odd bloke on Basschat suggested She's Got Medals Rest of the Band (in unison) - F*** that [/quote] The actual reply was something along the lines of 'She's Got Medals is too much like David Bowie trying to be Ray Davies' , which I don't necessarily see as a bad thing, but it's not me that would have to sing it, so....

[quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1499852585' post='3334025'] As a fan of Victor Meldrew I tend to avoid polls because they wind me up. To misquote the old curmudgeon; [i]I'd rather creosote a rhinoceros[/i] than take part. I was curious about one tune of DB's however; Wild Eyed Boy from Freecloud (or Freedom, if you have seen one of the rare releases with that typo)... if it was in your set you'd do the first version sans orchestral accompaniment wouldn't you? Or have you got an ambitious keyboard jockey who can MIDI up a convincing orchestra for you? Just curious. [/quote] It's just meant to be a bit of fun to see out of those six songs which people would prefer given the choice. WEBFF isn't one of them this time around, but nothing is off limits, with the exception of The Laughing Gnome 😀 Actually, after this morning's band conversation, I don't think we will be doing She's Got Medals anytime soon either. Sorry Andy_L 😬 I'll have a word with our keys player. He's a music teacher and he's all MIDI'd up, so I'm sure it would be do-able.

After two days, it's fairly clear which song is going to come out on top, but there are only a couple of votes between 2nd, 3rd and 4th places. If you haven't done so, please visit our [url="http://www.changestwobowie.co.uk"]homepage[/url], choose a song and click 'vote'. It's just for fun, but the results so far are not what I expected.

[quote name='TrevorR' timestamp='1499800529' post='3333741'] Which is and always will be the correct answer when discussing the Tin Machine songs on the set list!!! [/quote] Mmm, I have to say I do like Tin Machine. We've spoken about getting Baby Universal gig ready as well as Under The God, but with so much other Bowie material to hand, they've kind of taken a back seat.

[quote name='Andy_L' timestamp='1499797015' post='3333706'] Flummoxed by the unexpected absence of She's Got Medals in the options; ended up going for Young Americans [/quote] Well, one of them pre-dates Medals We tried to get a date at Norwich Arts Centre and, well, it didn't work out too well

[quote name='TrevorR' timestamp='1499792781' post='3333659'] Well, let's just say I didn't vote for any tunes off the Tin Machine albums! [/quote] There aren't any 😬

[quote name='TrevorR' timestamp='1499783407' post='3333575'] Done. Went unashamedly populist, I'm afraid! [/quote] Ha ha, I think I can guess which one you picked then and I thank you 👍

[quote name='funkgod' timestamp='1499731009' post='3333239'] Ashes to Ashes, but,,,, only this version. [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNqo0kIR-TU"]https://www.youtube....h?v=lNqo0kIR-TU[/url] [/quote] I knew I had it somewhere. I've just uploaded it to [url="https://soundcloud.com/warren-byatt/ashes-to-ashes-final-mix"]Sound Cloud[/url] so you can have a listen if you like.

[quote name='TrevorR' timestamp='1499771956' post='3333458'] Late to the party but... Here's the "official" answer to your question… Based on the UK charts website database. David Bowie's Official Top 40 Biggest Selling Downloads 1 LIFE ON MARS 2 UNDER PRESSURE (WITH QUEEN) 3 HEROES 4 LET'S DANCE 5 SPACE ODDITY 6 STARMAN 7 CHANGES 8 ASHES TO ASHES 9 WHERE ARE WE NOW 10 REBEL REBEL 11 PEACE ON EARTH/LITTLE DRUMMER BOY 12 MODERN LOVE 13 CHINA GIRL 14 THE JEAN GENIE 15 SOUND AND VISION 16 ZIGGY STARDUST 17 ALL THE YOUNG DUDES 18 DANCING IN THE STREET (WITH MICK JAGGER) 19 MAGIC DANCE E.P. 20 ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS 21 THE MAN WHO SOLD THE WORLD 22 GOLDEN YEARS 23 YOUNG AMERICANS 24 OH YOU PRETTY THINGS 25 QUEEN BITCH 26 SUFFRAGETTE CITY 27 FASHION 28 SORROW 29 THE LAUGHING GNOME 30 CAT PEOPLE (PUTTING OUT FIRE) However, given the tracks at 11, 18, 19, and 29 I reckon you could add in TVC15, Fame, Diamond Dogs and Rock 'n' Roll Suicide and John I'm Only Dancing instead… As a "Greatest Hits package" that's not a bad set list… Lots of crowd pleasers to choose from and a few for the aficianados too!! [/quote] It makes a good set for sure, but still no Moonage Daydream, Five Years, Rock & Roll Suicide and the list goes on. You have mix the classics with the hits, but we do like to visit some of the less obvious album material as well. Have you done the click on our front page Trevor? Things are very close for 3rd place at the moment

[quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1499765913' post='3333385'] Young Americans for me. At long last it looks like I can finally make one of your gigs! Rayleigh Mill in January. [/quote] Great stuff Paul 👍 Did you click on the homepage?

[quote name='funkgod' timestamp='1499731009' post='3333239'] Ashes to Ashes, but,,,, only this version. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNqo0kIR-TU [/quote] That is exactly the version we do. I'm sure I have a recording somewhere of us doing it. As my previous post says, it needs to be one of the songs shown on our homepage though 👍

Just for a bit of fun, we've added a poll to the front page of our web site. We usually learn songs in batches of six (i.e. one choice each), but we're a bit pushed for time before the next gig, so have agreed we will do three. But which three? We've all chosen one each. All you have to do is go to our [url="http://www.changestwobowie.co.uk"]homepage[/url] and vote for one song. We will learn the three that get the most votes. Closing date 31/7/17.