This is a song of my childhood; one of those pieces of music that was memorable enough I could sing along to it, but which created no strong emotions or associations.
It wasn’t until I saw Kurt Cobain perform an acoustic version on MTV Unplugged that I really began to appreciate it.
Here’s the original Bowie release from 1971 as a comparison.
My dear friend Sarah at Art Expedition is hosting 30 Songs, 30 Days during June. You can see her latest musical choice here.
Zimmerbitch 
I like both versions, but I prefer Kurt Cobain’s performance for this song.
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I prefer Kurt Cobain’s performance better too, Su.
Leslie
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Thanks Leslie
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🙂
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Thanks Dominique. 😀
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😀 I love the rawness of it.
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Kurt did it better–and that’s saying something b/c Bowie was genius!
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Agreed!!
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I think I prefer the David Bowie version better, Su. That is probably because I can hear the words more clearly.
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I agree with you – it’s clearer and then of course Who doesn’t like David Bowie anyway?!
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Very true.
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Hm. Perhaps because I knew the words, that has never seemed an issue for me. 🤨
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🙂
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This made me wonder if I missed out on something because clearly your impression wasn’t formed by he music(al quality) at all but by the visual presentation….. I’ve never owned a TV (but had to suffer from one for some years before my 1st marriage dissolved – not because of TV watching mind you) and I never missed it. I buy loads of DVDs and get by with those and cinema visits, life concerts etc…. It’s an interesting option though and one I’ll give some more thought (when my mind will allow it!)
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Actually, I although I first found it in a visual setting, I like the rawness of Kurt Cobain’s interpretation. And I’m a fan if “unplugged”, stripped-back music generally.
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Gosh, Su, did you forget about the Lulu version?
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I wasn’t even aware of the Lulu version until I was finding the YouTube link — it mustn’t have been a hit here 🤨
I did think of including it in the post, as I like it, but am worried I’m testing readers’ patience with so much music.
It did remind me though of another Lulu song …
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Since I actually heard it sung by Cobain first (back in the day when we were all watching MTV – oh, how I miss it!) I have to say I prefer his version. 😊
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🙂
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The original is one of my personal loves. I thank you for your music and for turning me to Sarah for this challenge! Instead of posting every day, I posted today a list of all 30. 🙂 There is all sorts. Welcome!
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Wonderful; I’m heading over now. 😀
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Much prefer Kurt’s version. Another great choice.
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Yay!! I think he gave it real honesty with that pared-back acoustic treatment.
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His version of In the pines/where did you sleep last night from the same show haunts me. It is almost painful to watch because it is so heartfelt.
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I feel exactly the same way about it.
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