David Bowie
David Live
Rating: ****
Probably the most infamous Bowie cover shot as it catches him in the act of cutting a fart at the end of "Rebel, Rebel." I wish I had been there. I've known some people who were and they said the fart was very audible over the P.A. As if he wanted to be caught, you know. They said after he did it he kind of smiled and did this twirl and continued along like nothing happened. But thankfully the music historians and photographer for this album have kept the truth alive. I wonder what a cocaine fart smells like, and if you can get high from it.
David Bowie
Stage
Rating: ****
Unlike the cover for David Live, the cover shot for Stage doesn't catch Bowie in the act of farting in front of the audience. However, as every Bowie fan knows, the picture is a picture of him sweet talking a mother and daughter in the audience between songs (this bit has been infamously clipped from all versions of this album). The transcript of that dialogue is as follows:
Bowie: And how are you two tonight?
Mother: We're great! So great to finally see you!
Bowie (to daughter): How old is she?
Mother: 17!
Bowie: You know, I've recently been cleaning up (crowd alternately boos and cheers), but one thing that hasn't cleaned up is my naughtiness. Do you two fancy some "Sweet Thing?" (crowd goes wild)
Mother and daughter unanimously: YES!
Bowie: See me after the show then!
A yell of "I wanna fuck you, David!" comes from the audience. David erroneously hears it as "Fuck you!" and shouts back "Eat it long!" The band then tears into "Station To Station."
