Name: Starman
Channel: David Bowie
Description: new mix of 'starman', which Gary and myself have done as a tribute to Bowie with a deliberate 'unplugged' version of which we both thought could work.

Starman

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new mix of 'starman', which Gary and myself have done as a tribute to Bowie with a deliberate 'unplugged' version of which we both thought could work.

bowie cover guitar ramsey

GeeS

some people get by with a little understanding, some people get by with a whole lot more..

think back to when Gary Numan wrote and recorded 'Cars' in 1979 and if we don't think we've lost something we're crazy...but if we think it's coming back anytime soon then we are complete fools... can you still recall in the juke box hall when the music played and the world spun round to a brand new sound in those far off days.. in their blue suede shoes they would scream and shout as they sang the blues, let it all hang out.. rock and roll..

Song Info

Genre

Acoustic • Cover Songs

Charts

Peak #11

Peak in subgenre #2

Author

David Bowie

Rights

c. 1972 Bowie

Uploaded

April 14, 2025

Track Files

MP3

MP3 4.3 MB • 169 kbps • 3:34

Story behind the song

do so many collabs with Gary and the guitar on this is brilliant - it's fun doing these Bowie covers for sure.

Lyrics

Didn't know what time it was 
The lights were low
I leaned back on my radio
Some cat was layin' down some rock 'n' roll
"Lotta soul, " he said
Then the loud sound did seem to fade
Came back like a slow voice on a wave of phase
That was no DJ, that was hazy cosmic jive

There's a starman waiting in the sky
He'd like to come and meet us
But he thinks he'd blow our minds

There's a starman waiting in the sky
He's told us not to blow it
He knows it's all worthwhile
He told me
Let the children lose it
Let the children use it
Let all the children boogie

...lala la la lala la

I had to phone someone
So I picked on you
Hey, that's far out, so you heard him too
Switch on the TV, we may pick him up on channel two
Look out your window, I can see his light
If we can sparkle, he may land tonight
Don't tell your papa or he'll get us locked up in fright

There's a starman waiting in the sky
...he knows it's all worthwhile..

...lala la la lala la

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davidabriggs

Sep 05

Oh Wow, this works so well as a simple acoustic 'unplugged' song.
I'd never think of covering it this way. Great guitar sound. The pre-delay on the vocals gives it a fabulous sad and unworldly feel. 
Bowie's portrayal of the alien, Thomas Newton from the movie, The Man Who Fell To Earth, comes across so visually in this sad reflective version. Absolutely awesome.

Swampman

Jul 25

Cool track cuz have a great weekend

Tony DeLecce

Jul 22

Love the live accoustic feel.   Sounds very good. Always liked this Bowie song you have done it justice in an unplugged setting.  Nice !

evan paul

May 04

Very good job on this guys, sorry late checking this out but I was out of town, keep up the good works.

rodrica

Apr 17

Blown away by what you've done with this! You've managed to capture the nuances of Bowie's vocals, yet have added your own spin on the song & created a very trippy atmospheric version. Love the guitar work & the vocals are excellent!

Nigel Hardy

Apr 16

Great work guy’s I like the eerie vibe on the vocals. Really nice acoustic guitar playing. Sounds a very intimate recording! Excellent!!

steveweyman

Apr 15

What a great laid back version of this iconic song! The guitar is great and carries all the Melodie’s perfectly. The vocals fit perfectly with this version . Great work !