Bowie performed live on the show on August 23rd, 1999, with songs from different eras of his then-already long and impressive career. The show is notable for songs choices that were a rarity in his live shows, such as “Can’t Help Thinking About Me” and “Word on a Wing” that had not been played in over 20 years prior to that point.

Bowie’s appearance on the VH1 show is still remembered by staff as a unique experience. “We were used to dealing with legendary musicians,” said Bill Flanagan, executive producer, in a press release. “Still, landing David Bowie was more than a big booking. There’s no way to say this without being corny: it was an honor.”

Flanagan went on to say that “Bowie has a unique place in rock and roll. He is not only one of the most influential musicians of the era, but he does nothing unless he is fully committed.”

If you’re a hardcore Bowie fan, and the 2009 DVD release just doesn’t scratch that vinyl itch, mark October 11th on your calendar. 

The post 20 Years Later: Bowie’s Live VH1 Performance to be Pressed on Vinyl appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

The new video marks David Bowie’s hit single’s 50th anniversary, as well as the  50th anniversary of Apollo 11’s lunar landing.

The reimagining of the 1969 video hails from helmer Tim Pope.

According to Bowie’s official website, “The video features never before released footage of David Bowie performing “Space Oddity” at his 50th birthday concert at Madison Square Garden in 1997.” 

“It is directed by Tim Pope, and includes footage shot and directed by Eduaord Lock, the founder and choreographer of the Montreal dance troupe La La La Human Steps, for the on-screen backdrop of Bowie’s 1990 Sound & Vision tour,” the website adds. 

The brand new “Space Oddity” video fitting premiered at a NASA event at Washington D.C.’s Kennedy Center.

Did you know that the BBC used the track to soundtrack their coverage of the historic moment of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin lunar landing?

Check it out here!

The post David Bowie’s “Space Oddity” Marks 50th Anniversary appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

“Live And Let Die”

Guns N Roses Cover:

Paul McCartney and Wings Original:

“Black Magic Woman”

Santana Cover:

Fleetwood Mac Original:

“Hallelujah”

Jeff Buckley Cover:

Leonard Cohen Original:

“Nothing Compares 2U”

Sinéad O’Connor Cover:

Prince Original:

“Twist and Shout”

The Beatles Cover:

The Isley Brothers Original:

“Hurt”

Johnny Cash Cover:

Nine Inch Nails Original:

“The Man Who Sold The World”

Nirvana Cover:

David Bowie Original:

“All Along the Watchtower”

Jimi Hendrix Cover:

Bob Dylan Original:

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One of our favorite parts is its amazing soundtrack, and director Jonathan Levine recently revealed how he put it together.

Music always played a huge role in his filmmaking process, and he took the same approach with this love story about a potential presidential candidate and her newly appointed speechwriter, played by Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen.

Levine shared his process in an interview with Slash Film, and explained he put together a playlist of songs he wanted to use, that served as a great source of inspiration.

“I was really going for this Cameron Crowe thing. Music is how you see the world. Music is the way you mark relationships. Music is what you remember about falling in love or breaking up. Music is the thing you share with someone when you want to get closer to them,” revealed Levine.

One of the most epic moments of the whole movie was surprise cameo by Boyz II Men. They gave the movie a ’90s flavor, and the love story between main characters probably wouldn’t even happen if it wasn’t for their music.

“They were the first call we made, and we we’re so excited they said yes, because from a character perspective, there’s so much of thinking about the young idealist and whether the young version of you would be happy with where you are today,” said Levine.

Here are some of our favorite tracks from this nostalgia-filled soundtrack:

Boyz II Men – Motownphilly

Boyz II Men – It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday

Lizzo – Juice

Roxette – It Must Have Been Love

Aretha Franklin – Bridge Over Troubled Water

Frank Ocean – Moon River

Blondie – One Way Or Another

David Bowie – Modern Love

The Cure – Close To Me

Robyn – Dancing On My Own

The post “Long Shot” Director Shares the Story Behind the Movie’s Epic Soundtrack appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

Titled The Mercury Demos, the collection contains 10 songs, including an early version of “Space Oddity,” that have been recorded in 1969 in David Bowie’s flat. The late musician is featured on vocals, guitar, and Stylophone on the tracks while Bowie’s early collaborator John “Hutch” Hutchinson is also featured on the song with vocals and guitar.

The Mercury Demos  comes in a replica of the original tape box and will feature “one mono 33 1/3 RPM vinyl, one print, two photo contact sheets, and sleeve notes by Mark Adams.” Check out the content of the collection and tracklist below.

This won’t be the only David Bowie release we will get in the following months as another collection, titled Clareville Grove Demos, is scheduled to be released on May 17th. The collection will feature six home demos from Bowie, four of which were previously unreleased. The previously unreleased tracks are “Love to the Dawn,” “Ching-a-Ling,” “Let Me Sleep Beside You;” and a cover of  Djinn’s “Life Is a Circus.”

The post New David Bowie Demos Collection with Unreleased Tracks Coming in June appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

A sign of a true artist is one who withstands the tests of time. These icons look just as bold and stylish now as they did when they were emerging in the 70s and 80s.

Check out our favourites from the collection below.

Freddie Mercury

Freddie once said in an interview: “I don’t worry about my age because I know I look beautiful anyway…” He looks like a young Mercury’s hot dad in this pic and he is right, he looks beautiful in both.

Madonna

Madonna then and now having a cackle together. Those blonde locks and iconic style are timeless.

David Bowie

Later in life, Bowie adopted a more elegant and refined look. These two looks might be worlds apart but Bowie was a light who shined bright at all ages. He might not be with us anymore, but his music and legacy continues to shine and inspire.

The Spice Girls

If we had a time machine, we’d definitely create this superband. Here are the Spice Girls as they were then alongside the women now reuniting twenty years later.

Michael Jackson

MJ’s image was constantly changing. He was a star from his Jackson 5 days up to the end of his life.

Tina Turner

Tina Turner’s hair might have gotten a lot smaller, but she looks just as radiant in her later life as she did back then.

The post Check Out These Photoshops Of Musicians Hanging Out With Their Younger Selves appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

Bowie performed live on the show on August 23rd, 1999, with songs from different eras of his then-already long and impressive career. The show is notable for songs choices that were a rarity in his live shows, such as “Can’t Help Thinking About Me” and “Word on a Wing” that had not been played in over 20 years prior to that point.

Bowie’s appearance on the VH1 show is still remembered by staff as a unique experience. “We were used to dealing with legendary musicians,” said Bill Flanagan, executive producer, in a press release. “Still, landing David Bowie was more than a big booking. There’s no way to say this without being corny: it was an honor.”

Flanagan went on to say that “Bowie has a unique place in rock and roll. He is not only one of the most influential musicians of the era, but he does nothing unless he is fully committed.”

If you’re a hardcore Bowie fan, and the 2009 DVD release just doesn’t scratch that vinyl itch, mark October 11th on your calendar. 

The post 20 Years Later: Bowie’s Live VH1 Performance to be Pressed on Vinyl appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

The new video marks David Bowie’s hit single’s 50th anniversary, as well as the  50th anniversary of Apollo 11’s lunar landing.

The reimagining of the 1969 video hails from helmer Tim Pope.

According to Bowie’s official website, “The video features never before released footage of David Bowie performing “Space Oddity” at his 50th birthday concert at Madison Square Garden in 1997.” 

“It is directed by Tim Pope, and includes footage shot and directed by Eduaord Lock, the founder and choreographer of the Montreal dance troupe La La La Human Steps, for the on-screen backdrop of Bowie’s 1990 Sound & Vision tour,” the website adds. 

The brand new “Space Oddity” video fitting premiered at a NASA event at Washington D.C.’s Kennedy Center.

Did you know that the BBC used the track to soundtrack their coverage of the historic moment of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin lunar landing?

Check it out here!

The post David Bowie’s “Space Oddity” Marks 50th Anniversary appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

“Live And Let Die”

Guns N Roses Cover:

Paul McCartney and Wings Original:

“Black Magic Woman”

Santana Cover:

Fleetwood Mac Original:

“Hallelujah”

Jeff Buckley Cover:

Leonard Cohen Original:

“Nothing Compares 2U”

Sinéad O’Connor Cover:

Prince Original:

“Twist and Shout”

The Beatles Cover:

The Isley Brothers Original:

“Hurt”

Johnny Cash Cover:

Nine Inch Nails Original:

“The Man Who Sold The World”

Nirvana Cover:

David Bowie Original:

“All Along the Watchtower”

Jimi Hendrix Cover:

Bob Dylan Original:

The post 8 Covers that Are Better Than the Original appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

One of our favorite parts is its amazing soundtrack, and director Jonathan Levine recently revealed how he put it together.

Music always played a huge role in his filmmaking process, and he took the same approach with this love story about a potential presidential candidate and her newly appointed speechwriter, played by Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen.

Levine shared his process in an interview with Slash Film, and explained he put together a playlist of songs he wanted to use, that served as a great source of inspiration.

“I was really going for this Cameron Crowe thing. Music is how you see the world. Music is the way you mark relationships. Music is what you remember about falling in love or breaking up. Music is the thing you share with someone when you want to get closer to them,” revealed Levine.

One of the most epic moments of the whole movie was surprise cameo by Boyz II Men. They gave the movie a ’90s flavor, and the love story between main characters probably wouldn’t even happen if it wasn’t for their music.

“They were the first call we made, and we we’re so excited they said yes, because from a character perspective, there’s so much of thinking about the young idealist and whether the young version of you would be happy with where you are today,” said Levine.

Here are some of our favorite tracks from this nostalgia-filled soundtrack:

Boyz II Men – Motownphilly

Boyz II Men – It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday

Lizzo – Juice

Roxette – It Must Have Been Love

Aretha Franklin – Bridge Over Troubled Water

Frank Ocean – Moon River

Blondie – One Way Or Another

David Bowie – Modern Love

The Cure – Close To Me

Robyn – Dancing On My Own

The post “Long Shot” Director Shares the Story Behind the Movie’s Epic Soundtrack appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

Titled The Mercury Demos, the collection contains 10 songs, including an early version of “Space Oddity,” that have been recorded in 1969 in David Bowie’s flat. The late musician is featured on vocals, guitar, and Stylophone on the tracks while Bowie’s early collaborator John “Hutch” Hutchinson is also featured on the song with vocals and guitar.

The Mercury Demos  comes in a replica of the original tape box and will feature “one mono 33 1/3 RPM vinyl, one print, two photo contact sheets, and sleeve notes by Mark Adams.” Check out the content of the collection and tracklist below.

This won’t be the only David Bowie release we will get in the following months as another collection, titled Clareville Grove Demos, is scheduled to be released on May 17th. The collection will feature six home demos from Bowie, four of which were previously unreleased. The previously unreleased tracks are “Love to the Dawn,” “Ching-a-Ling,” “Let Me Sleep Beside You;” and a cover of  Djinn’s “Life Is a Circus.”

The post New David Bowie Demos Collection with Unreleased Tracks Coming in June appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

A sign of a true artist is one who withstands the tests of time. These icons look just as bold and stylish now as they did when they were emerging in the 70s and 80s.

Check out our favourites from the collection below.

Freddie Mercury

Freddie once said in an interview: “I don’t worry about my age because I know I look beautiful anyway…” He looks like a young Mercury’s hot dad in this pic and he is right, he looks beautiful in both.

Madonna

Madonna then and now having a cackle together. Those blonde locks and iconic style are timeless.

David Bowie

Later in life, Bowie adopted a more elegant and refined look. These two looks might be worlds apart but Bowie was a light who shined bright at all ages. He might not be with us anymore, but his music and legacy continues to shine and inspire.

The Spice Girls

If we had a time machine, we’d definitely create this superband. Here are the Spice Girls as they were then alongside the women now reuniting twenty years later.

Michael Jackson

MJ’s image was constantly changing. He was a star from his Jackson 5 days up to the end of his life.

Tina Turner

Tina Turner’s hair might have gotten a lot smaller, but she looks just as radiant in her later life as she did back then.

The post Check Out These Photoshops Of Musicians Hanging Out With Their Younger Selves appeared first on Hot Pop Today.