David Bowie — Wild Is The Wind
Album: Station to Station
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Released: 1976
Length: 5:54
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Love me, love me, love me, love me, say you do
Let me fly away with you
For my love is like the wind, and wild is the wind
Wild is the wind
Give me more than one caress, satisfy this hungriness
Let the wind blow through your heart
For wild is the wind, wild is the wind
You touch me, I hear the sound of mandolins
You kiss me
With your kiss my life begins
You're spring to me, all things to me
Don't you know, you're life itself!
Like the leaf clings to the tree,
Oh, my darling, cling to me
For we're like creatures of the wind, wild is the wind
Wild is the wind
You touch me, I hear the sound of mandolins
You kiss me
With your kiss my life begins
You're spring to me, all things to me
Don't you know, you're life itself!
Like the leaf clings to the tree,
Oh, my darling, cling to me
For we're like creatures in the wind, and wild is the wind
Wild is the wind
Wild is the wind
Wild is the wind
Wild is the wind
Let me fly away with you
For my love is like the wind, and wild is the wind
Wild is the wind
Give me more than one caress, satisfy this hungriness
Let the wind blow through your heart
For wild is the wind, wild is the wind
You touch me, I hear the sound of mandolins
You kiss me
With your kiss my life begins
You're spring to me, all things to me
Don't you know, you're life itself!
Like the leaf clings to the tree,
Oh, my darling, cling to me
For we're like creatures of the wind, wild is the wind
Wild is the wind
You touch me, I hear the sound of mandolins
You kiss me
With your kiss my life begins
You're spring to me, all things to me
Don't you know, you're life itself!
Like the leaf clings to the tree,
Oh, my darling, cling to me
For we're like creatures in the wind, and wild is the wind
Wild is the wind
Wild is the wind
Wild is the wind
Wild is the wind
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One of the few artists I'd genuinely call "Godlike"
chyk5 wrote:
I think the overwrought vocals are what make this version great.
I agree, although I wouldn't go so far as to call the vocals "overwrought". "Passionate" or "emotional" maybe. Excellent, in any case.
I think the overwrought vocals are what make this version great.
I agree, although I wouldn't go so far as to call the vocals "overwrought". "Passionate" or "emotional" maybe. Excellent, in any case.
Channeling Nina Simone and Scott Walker. Mesmerizing.
This song is like the movie the album cover photo was taken from, The Man Who Fell to Earth. Weird and quirky, violates all established conventions, but oh so interesting. I miss you, crazy starman.
TOTAL bliss out!
Straight in at .... Godlike.
Never heard before . Amazing.
Never heard before . Amazing.
My album looks different! Black-and-white photo with "STATIONTOSTATIONDAVIDBOWIE" written across the top in a red blocky font.
Like this.
Like this.
CascadianPDX wrote:
I beg to differ....I guess I am just a creature in the wind
Bowie has many, many exceptional tunes in his catalog, but this ain't one of them!
I beg to differ....I guess I am just a creature in the wind
this is a good f**king song, period
DaidyBoy wrote:
Apparently he was completely off his tits when he sang this. Which may be why it is both wonderful and terrible at the same time ... that said, a great song off a great album.
Only Bowie could get away this this. Both wonderful and terrible at the same time. Both a 1 and a 10 at once.
Apparently he was completely off his tits when he sang this. Which may be why it is both wonderful and terrible at the same time ... that said, a great song off a great album.
Pjesnik wrote:
A fan of quantum mechanics?
Heisenberg would be proud
A fan of quantum mechanics?
Heisenberg would be proud
KalleB wrote:
You are a fan of renormalization.
By the way, total ratings above 7 are for mainstream musics ...
You are a fan of renormalization.
DaidyBoy wrote:
A fan of quantum mechanics?
Only Bowie could get away this this. Both wonderful and terrible at the same time. Both a 1 and a 10 at once.
A fan of quantum mechanics?
DaidyBoy wrote:
Hmmm, yes, rather schmaltzy, isn't it? Because it's Bowie, I listen, but with some hesitation. And I used to have tons of Bowie posters on my walls!! Wish I still had them, actually.
Only Bowie could get away this this. Both wonderful and terrible at the same time. Both a 1 and a 10 at once.
Hmmm, yes, rather schmaltzy, isn't it? Because it's Bowie, I listen, but with some hesitation. And I used to have tons of Bowie posters on my walls!! Wish I still had them, actually.
Some songs do get you: 10.
DaidyBoy wrote:
You're bang on, except for the "terrible"
and the "1". ; )
Only Bowie could get away this this. Both wonderful and terrible at the same time. Both a 1 and a 10 at once.
You're bang on, except for the "terrible"
and the "1". ; )
Love the chords
Never fails to make me smile to hear something that I never have and to find it so likeable. I phrase that differently in my head. Something like "Jeeze, the sh*t I haven't heard."
Only Bowie could get away this this. Both wonderful and terrible at the same time. Both a 1 and a 10 at once.
jadewahoo wrote:
Ah, yes. So emotional, so sublime.
For unknown reasons I had rated this as 2. Somehow it has climbed to 7. What the hell? Maybe I listened. Some Bowie material was, if not subtle, al least measured. This is not but tonight I understand. I guess I got it.
squidish wrote:
awesome song (especially wicked music in this version : )
The song has been recorded many times, including twice by Nina Simone, first on the live album Nina Simone at Town Hall (1959) and then in a studio recording included on Wild Is the Wind (1966). David Bowie recorded a version of it for his 1976 album Station to Station. Bowie was an admirer of Simone’s style, and after meeting her in Los Angeles was inspired to record the song for his album.
He's definitely channeling her quiet desperation.
He's definitely channeling her quiet desperation.
awesome song (especially wicked music in this version : )
C57BL6 wrote:
I heard at David Bowie and Iman's wedding there was:
Yoko Ono
Bono
Joey Bowie
No bonobos
Zowie!
I heard at David Bowie and Iman's wedding there was:
Yoko Ono
Bono
Joey Bowie
No bonobos
Zowie!
joelbb wrote:
I heard at David Bowie and Iman's wedding there was:
Yoko Ono
Bono
Joey Bowie
No bonobos
You play this a LOT, Bill. Give us a break. There are many excellent DB songs. I guess it could be worse, it could be Yoko.
I heard at David Bowie and Iman's wedding there was:
Yoko Ono
Bono
Joey Bowie
No bonobos
joelbb wrote:
push PSD then
I will enjoy this one every time it's on the air
You play this a LOT, Bill. Give us a break. There are many excellent DB songs. I guess it could be worse, it could be Yoko.
push PSD then
I will enjoy this one every time it's on the air
great song!
Yes, it is a bit long the song...
Love it! Play it again. Oh..its not over yet.
Steely_D wrote:
Oh my TVC15
Freshman year of college. This album comes out (with the white cover). Not many songs - but what songs.
Wow. How many people change your world the way he did?
Wow. How many people change your world the way he did?
Oh my TVC15
You play this a LOT, Bill. Give us a break. There are many excellent DB songs. I guess it could be worse, it could be Yoko.
Ah, yes. So emotional, so sublime.
By the way, total ratings above 7 are for mainstream musics ...
Bowie waaay too deep into his idiom.
Freshman year of college. This album comes out (with the white cover). Not many songs - but what songs.
Wow. How many people change your world the way he did?
Wow. How many people change your world the way he did?
MERVEILLEUX
Bowie follows Elvis, of course
primm wrote:
Thanks for that suggestion. Stay is my all-time favorite.
I THINK PROB DB MORE UNDERATED ALBUMS , WOULD LOVE TO HEAR STAY FROM THIS
Thanks for that suggestion. Stay is my all-time favorite.
Amazing performance of one of the great and oft-covered songs of any era.
Excellent tune. Really digging the lyrics now come up in the beta site - great addition!
Not my favorite
ELP, Bowie...expecting Prince next.
What a rotten year for music lovers.
What a rotten year for music lovers.
jnesser wrote:
Wow. Nice...
You sound like a wonderful person.
Gotta agree with jnesser on this one. A crooner he weren't.
Wow. Nice...
You sound like a wonderful person.
Gotta agree with jnesser on this one. A crooner he weren't.
Sucks like my vacuum cleaner.
one of the very best
The best !
Sublime
Equal to Nina's
❤
Sublime
Equal to Nina's
❤
Discovering all kinds of Bowie since his death, this is one of the gems.
stand back, Bill's on a roll
let the Gentleman do his thing
let the Gentleman do his thing
johnybladex wrote:
Agree!
Ahh yes the human chameleon. Still with us you just can't see him.
Agree!
Ahh yes the human chameleon. Still with us you just can't see him.
I THINK PROB DB MORE UNDERATED ALBUMS , WOULD LOVE TO HEAR STAY FROM THIS
BILL!
How do you know what I need to hear?
"Were are you!?!" (as she looks to the rafters)
How do you know what I need to hear?
"Were are you!?!" (as she looks to the rafters)
1976 was a great year for Bowie, with this album and the Man Who Fell To Earth movie. Great summer it was.
Leuchtende Tage ...
... nicht weinen, weil sie vergangen;
sondern lächeln, daß sie gewesen.
... nicht weinen, weil sie vergangen;
sondern lächeln, daß sie gewesen.
kingart wrote:
Yes. DB was always more a rock performer than a crooner. An ever-out-of-key singing superstar, and this track more off-key than his others. Annoying. C'est la vie.
Wow. Nice...
You sound like a wonderful person.
Yes. DB was always more a rock performer than a crooner. An ever-out-of-key singing superstar, and this track more off-key than his others. Annoying. C'est la vie.
Wow. Nice...
You sound like a wonderful person.
Whether off-key or not, the vocals are haunting, full of heartfelt emotion and passion. I was just sitting here without particularly listening and when this song started it immediately pulled me in with the depth of feeling he expresses in his singing.
GODLIKE (such a great rendition of a great song : )
Beautiful brilliant cover that introduced me to this wonderful song. Check out Nina Simone's version.
The list of people and things that Bowie introduced me to is massive.
A major cultural influence on the Western World - and on my life.
RIP
The list of people and things that Bowie introduced me to is massive.
A major cultural influence on the Western World - and on my life.
RIP
I always have and always will love you David Bowie.
Farewell to a true icon.
ShaunJ wrote:
After watching the video Lazarus, David Bowie departed this earth as a true artist
Agree!
After watching the video Lazarus, David Bowie departed this earth as a true artist
Agree!
whomhow wrote:
As for me I remain in the same mood as when I rated this version with 1. Awful vocal...
Yes. DB was always more a rock performer than a crooner. An ever-out-of-key singing superstar, and this track more off-key than his others. Annoying. C'est la vie.
As for me I remain in the same mood as when I rated this version with 1. Awful vocal...
Yes. DB was always more a rock performer than a crooner. An ever-out-of-key singing superstar, and this track more off-key than his others. Annoying. C'est la vie.
johnybladex wrote:
After watching the video Lazarus, David Bowie departed this earth as a true artist
Goodbye Mr Bowie!!
After watching the video Lazarus, David Bowie departed this earth as a true artist
Goodbye Mr Bowie!!
The song has been recorded many times, including twice by Nina Simone, first on the live album Nina Simone at Town Hall (1959) and then in a studio recording included on Wild Is the Wind (1966). David Bowie recorded a version of it for his 1976 album Station to Station. Bowie was an admirer of Simone’s style, and after meeting her in Los Angeles was inspired to record the song for his album.
He's definitely channeling her quiet desperation.
He's definitely channeling her quiet desperation.
Let's have several hours of dedicated air time to this art master. David, thank you for bringing so much to us while you were here!
Such a terrible loss.
Wonderful artist. Thanks for everything David
Poignant. Genius. Especially in the wake of his earthly departure.
RIP, David Bowie. Was never a huge fan, but your impact on modern music is clear. So many of my friends have said you changed their lives.
Great song! Goosebumps! 9!
Stratocaster wrote:
As for me I remain in the same mood as when I rated this version with 1. Awful vocal...
I must have been in a mood when I previously rated this a 2. Bumped it up to a 5.
As for me I remain in the same mood as when I rated this version with 1. Awful vocal...
On_The_Beach wrote:
Yargh; falsely accused! Please re-read my original post.
I love this song (and album)!
I was referring to "We Built This City" by Starship as worst song ever.
Thanks Beach - I knew I must have gotten it wrong. And I second your worst ever vote on "We Built This City"
Yargh; falsely accused! Please re-read my original post.
I love this song (and album)!
I was referring to "We Built This City" by Starship as worst song ever.
Thanks Beach - I knew I must have gotten it wrong. And I second your worst ever vote on "We Built This City"
Bowie was apparently so out of it (coke?) that he doesn't remember recording this album. It features one of my favorites, TVC15.
great song. awesome musicians too! (love when psd brings me a beauty like this in the morning : )
I must have been in a mood when I previously rated this a 2. Bumped it up to a 5.
ScottN wrote:
*bump* Don't understand why this is dissed by some RPer's? I can get indifference or dislike, but —-worst song ever?
Agreed—- Bowie's reading of this jazz standard (Nina Simone's signature song) re-works the song masterfully.
*bump* Don't understand why this is dissed by some RPer's? I can get indifference or dislike, but —-worst song ever?
lemmoth wrote:
Hard pressed to see how anyone could not like this song. Or Bowie in general.
OldFart and I hardly agree but..... in terms of rock and roll how can being an old fart prejudice you against a nearly 40 year old cut - 60 year old song.
But Beach (Neil Young guy) - how can you? bowie and Neil have a mutual admiration society going on. An Neil is my all time # 5 - David my #2
But Beach (Neil Young guy) - how can you? bowie and Neil have a mutual admiration society going on. An Neil is my all time # 5 - David my #2
Hard pressed to see how anyone could not like this song. Or Bowie in general.
lemmoth wrote:
Yargh; falsely accused! Please re-read my original post.
I love this song (and album)!
I was referring to "We Built This City" by Starship as worst song ever.
OldFart and I hardly agree but..... in terms of rock and roll how can being an old fart prejudice you against a nearly 40 year old cut - 60 year old song.
But Beach (Neil Young guy) - how can you? bowie and Neil have a mutual admiration society going on. An Neil is my all time # 5 - David my #2
But Beach (Neil Young guy) - how can you? bowie and Neil have a mutual admiration society going on. An Neil is my all time # 5 - David my #2
Yargh; falsely accused! Please re-read my original post.
I love this song (and album)!
I was referring to "We Built This City" by Starship as worst song ever.
OldFart and I hardly agree but..... in terms of rock and roll how can being an old fart prejudice you against a nearly 40 year old cut - 60 year old song.
But Beach (Neil Young guy) - how can you? bowie and Neil have a mutual admiration society going on. An Neil is my all time # 5 - David my #2
But Beach (Neil Young guy) - how can you? bowie and Neil have a mutual admiration society going on. An Neil is my all time # 5 - David my #2
This song has such an important place in my heart and soul so I can't be objective - 15
h8rhater wrote:
Wow... you must be a _really_ old fart.
possibly some hormones are in order
Wow... you must be a _really_ old fart.
possibly some hormones are in order
oldfart48 wrote:
Wow... you must be a _really_ old fart.
never understood this geeks popularity, no voice, no class and all new dork.
Wow... you must be a _really_ old fart.
kcar wrote:
On_The_Beach wrote:
Yep, that one generally gets my vote as worst song ever. Unbearable.
Agreed... We Built This City is a bad song and worthy of its infamy.
It is interesting to note, however, that the Bernie Taupin and Peter Wolf have song writing credits on the track AND it posted #1 in the US, Canada, Australia, went platinum, was nominated for a Grammy, and appears on several movie soundtracks.
Oh and "We Built This City" was performed by Starship--the bitter, rancid remnant of Jefferson Airplane. I think everyone named Jefferson (first or last name) entered into a class-action lawsuit and forced the band to go by one word.
On_The_Beach wrote:
Yep, that one generally gets my vote as worst song ever. Unbearable.
Agreed... We Built This City is a bad song and worthy of its infamy.
It is interesting to note, however, that the Bernie Taupin and Peter Wolf have song writing credits on the track AND it posted #1 in the US, Canada, Australia, went platinum, was nominated for a Grammy, and appears on several movie soundtracks.
kcar wrote:
Yep, that one generally gets my vote as worst song ever. Unbearable.
Oh and "We Built This City" was performed by Starship--the bitter, rancid remnant of Jefferson Airplane. I think everyone named Jefferson (first or last name) entered into a class-action lawsuit and forced the band to go by one word.
Yep, that one generally gets my vote as worst song ever. Unbearable.
mbwilson wrote:
My worsts, in no particular order:
Muskrat Love by The Captain and Tenille
Loving You by Minnie Riperton
Most of Yoko Ono's solo music. Who buys her work? Honestly, I'm not trying to be snarky here.
Party All the Time by Eddie Murphy (yes, that Eddie Murphy).
Someone else pointed me to PopaZão by K-Fed, but technically it's not music. Don't ask me why, it sucks too much to analyze.
Oh and "We Built This City" was performed by Starship--the bitter, rancid remnant of Jefferson Airplane. I think everyone named Jefferson (first or last name) entered into a class-action lawsuit and forced the band to go by one word.
The worst song ever? by anybody?
My worsts, in no particular order:
Muskrat Love by The Captain and Tenille
Loving You by Minnie Riperton
Most of Yoko Ono's solo music. Who buys her work? Honestly, I'm not trying to be snarky here.
Party All the Time by Eddie Murphy (yes, that Eddie Murphy).
Someone else pointed me to PopaZão by K-Fed, but technically it's not music. Don't ask me why, it sucks too much to analyze.
Oh and "We Built This City" was performed by Starship--the bitter, rancid remnant of Jefferson Airplane. I think everyone named Jefferson (first or last name) entered into a class-action lawsuit and forced the band to go by one word.
Brilliant. Extraordinary Bowie greatness.
Chrisparkle wrote:
Loved Bowie's version - still do - and Nina's is very special,
I like Bowie's version but check out Nina Simone singing this - its amazingly different
Loved Bowie's version - still do - and Nina's is very special,
I bought the album when it came out and I've loved all of it since. I love the way he leans on the lyrics.
Didn`t like this song when I bought the album back in the '70-s. Now it is one of my favorites.
Played right after Love Me Tender has me looking for Silly Love Song next
mbwilson wrote:
No, that is the Police and "Roxanne." But this is certainly bucking for worst song ever by Bowie. . . .
The worst song ever? by anybody?
No, that is the Police and "Roxanne." But this is certainly bucking for worst song ever by Bowie. . . .
Your observations that he is a geek, has no voice, no class and is all new dork explain perfectly why you do not understand his popularity.
Personally, whilst I can't profess to blindly like everything Bowie has produced there is absolutely no denying that the man is a genius and his catalogue of music which spans six decades is full of brilliance.
oldfart48 wrote:
Personally, whilst I can't profess to blindly like everything Bowie has produced there is absolutely no denying that the man is a genius and his catalogue of music which spans six decades is full of brilliance.
oldfart48 wrote:
never understood this geeks popularity, no voice, no class and all new dork.
I like Bowie's version but check out Nina Simone singing this - its amazingly different
bam23 wrote:
I think the overwrought vocals are what make this version great.
Even heard at nearly subliminal levels, this grates like very few pieces I have ever heard. The hybrid warbling/yodeling vocalizations approach painful. Not everything recorded by Bowie is worth a listen, least of all this stuff.
I think the overwrought vocals are what make this version great.
Oh yeah and Bam23... thanks for playin', but if you don't get it , you don't get it... not EVERYBODY appreciates good music.. Cheers!!
Idiom?............ Really?.. No offense but THIS is one of Bowies's BEST (at least top 10)... a brilliant take on a Nina Simone song done originally in the early 60's..Admittedly would say this is "only" an 8.5 or 9.0 on the Bowie scale... but, obviously rated by someone who most likely wasn't even alive when the song was actually RECORDED....... This is poetry put to music by one of the the greatest singer/songwriters of the 20th century..... obviously a harshly, dismissive, and unfairly judged portrayal of the Bowie "Idiom" (?!).....Perhaps the next Vampire Weekend album will TRULY inspire you...
Funny: people seem to like the song or to really hate it.
I think the song's great!
I think the song's great!
slate_dk wrote:
No, this is Bowie just a little too deep into his idiom. I gave it a 6. If it runs any longer I'll drop that to a 5.
shocked!!! 6.3!!! this is a solid 9
No, this is Bowie just a little too deep into his idiom. I gave it a 6. If it runs any longer I'll drop that to a 5.
shocked!!! 6.3!!! this is a solid 9
Even heard at nearly subliminal levels, this grates like very few pieces I have ever heard. The hybrid warbling/yodeling vocalizations approach painful. Not everything recorded by Bowie is worth a listen, least of all this stuff.
I'm normally a fan of David but, wow, this is just terrible.
Toke wrote:
Ditto, horrifying to put it mildly
Yep, his 'music' is horrible.
Ditto, horrifying to put it mildly
Yep, his 'music' is horrible.
oldfart48 wrote:
Ditto, horrifying to put it mildly
never understood this geeks popularity, no voice, no class and all new dork.
Ditto, horrifying to put it mildly
never understood this geeks popularity, no voice, no class and all new dork.
I feel like that last set of 3 was Bill's sexy break or something. Talk Talk- Give It Up, then Danger Mouse and Sparklehorse, and Bowie...well done, Bill!
iTuner wrote:
I recant my previous judgement because tonight it is working.
Worst Bowie song ever?
And I'm a fan.
And I'm a fan.
I recant my previous judgement because tonight it is working.
Jim_Highfield wrote:
Whatever. I'm there. Love this.
A masterpiece. Takes ages to grow on you, like all good music does.
Whatever. I'm there. Love this.
Jim_Highfield wrote:
I'll have to take your word for it for now...its got a long way to go from how I feel about it after my first listen.
A masterpiece. Takes ages to grow on you, like all good music does.
I'll have to take your word for it for now...its got a long way to go from how I feel about it after my first listen.
Agreed—- Bowie's reading of this jazz standard (Nina Simone's signature song) re-works the song masterfully.
A masterpiece. Takes ages to grow on you, like all good music does.
On_The_Beach wrote:
That would be "We Built This City" by Jefferson Starship.
Ahem. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clg9AziTfI4
That would be "We Built This City" by Jefferson Starship.
Ahem. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clg9AziTfI4
mbwilson wrote:
That would be "We Built This City" by Jefferson Starship.
The worst song ever? by anybody?
That would be "We Built This City" by Jefferson Starship.
The worst song ever? by anybody?
i dance this song with my first girlfriend in1983 and i love it.
I just looked at the ratings distribution on this song. Votes are all across the map. It's either the greatest song ever, the worst song ever, or...meh. I'm in the first camp...it's a great song.
Worst Bowie song ever?
And I'm a fan.
And I'm a fan.
Last time I heard this here I gave it a "6". Today, for whatever reason, I'm moved to give it an "8". Next time around I may not feel it so much...call me fickle.
"Wild Is the Wind" is a song written by Dimitri Tiomkin and Ned Washington for the 1957 film Wild Is the Wind. Johnny Mathis recorded the song for the film and released it as a single in November 1957. Mathis' version reached No. 22 on the Billboard chart. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Song in 1958, but lost to "All the Way" by Jimmy Van Heusen and Sammy Cahn from The Joker is Wild.[1] The song has been recorded many times, by many performers. The best known versions are those recorded by Nina Simone (from her 1966 album of the same name) and by David Bowie (from his 1976 album Station to Station).[2]