Battlecries + Champagne: A non-linear David Bowie podcast

No one can blame you for walking away because some of these remixes are an endurance test! But, with Aaron, Andrew and John up for the challenge, why not tag along? The trio discuss remixes of David Bowie's Underground from the 1980s as well as the demo for another Labyrinth track, Chilly Down.Here's the breakdown:00:00 Intro04:43 single version08:51 instrumental mix11:33 extended dance mix16:47 dub mix21:32 Chilly Down demoIf you want to contact the show, we’d love to hear from [email protected] + Champagne on YT If you want to listen along, here's a YouTube playlist featuring all the songs/videos discussed: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyjkFh0YAk7u9ODFZrwX8m8umD3uz_hG5&si=CexQzC4akXWx-dKe On that note, music in the podcast is not owned by Battlecries + Champagne and is, rather, the work of David Bowie. Music is used under the fair dealing provision in Canadian copyright law to the best of our understanding. We encourage listeners interested in hearing the full versions of songs to purchase them at their local record stores, through online digital music stores or heck, provide the Bowie Estate with some streaming revenue! Research for the show was culled from:Soligny, Jérôme. David Bowie: Rainbowman 1983-2016 (Gallimard, 2020).Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

We can show you a good time! And we don't charge nothing! If that tag line isn't enough to make you cringe, then maybe you're a fan of 1986's "cult" classic Labyrinth, where David Bowie, Jim Henson, George Lucas and Terry Jones get lost in each other's creativity. Hear what John, Andrew and Aaron (the chilliest bunch in the land) think of the film and specifically David Bowie's musical contributions. 02:36 Where Are We Now?film context and production history23:31 Let’s Face The Music and Dancescene-by-scene review and overall appreciation of the film1:27:41 Your Record Sleeves Are Better Than Your Songsanalysis of album artwork, singles artwork and movie posters1:35:32 VideoTimecomments on the project's music videos (Underground and As The World Falls Down) If you want to contact the show, we’d love to hear from [email protected] + Champagne on YT If you want to listen along, here's a YouTube playlist featuring all the songs/videos discussed: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyjkFh0YAk7sVnzxMZhkc8MPuZcGQ3ysD On that note, music in the podcast is not owned by Battlecries + Champagne and is, rather, the work of David Bowie. Music is used under the fair dealing provision in Canadian copyright law to the best of our understanding. We encourage listeners interested in hearing the full versions of songs to purchase them at their local record stores, through online digital music stores or heck, provide the Bowie Estate with some streaming revenue! Research for the show was culled from: Buckley, David. Strange Fascination: David Bowie: The Definitive Biography (Virgin Books, 2001).Jones, Brian J. Jim Henson: The Biography. Ballantine Books, 2013.Labyrinth 30th Anniversary Edition Bluray.O'Leary, Chris. Ashes to Ashes (Repeater Books, 2018).Pegg, Nicholas. The Complete David Bowie (Titan Books, 2016).Soligny, Jérôme. David Bowie: Rainbowman 1983-2016 (Gallimard, 2020).Trynka, Paul. David Bowie: Starman (Little, Brown and Company, 2011).Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this episode, John, Andrew and Aaron sway through the crowd of remixes and alternate versions of tracks from David Bowie's 1983 album Let's Dance. Tracks covered:00:06:52 Let's Dance remixessingle version 6:52demo 9:49Club Bolly mixes 19:49Trifactor vs. Deeper Substance remix 24:38Nile Rodgers' strings version 29:10Honey Dijon mixes 33:17RQntz mixes 38:3600:42:27 China Girl remixesSingle version 42:27Riff & Vox mix 45:52Cinemix 49:5400:54:50 Modern Love mixesSingle version 54:50Pepsi mix 56:00Moonage Daydream mix 1:04:0401:05:38 Cat People remixesSoundtrack version 1:05:38The Myth 1:11:14Extended mix 1:13:0101:14:36 Shake It remix  If you want to contact the show, we’d love to hear from [email protected] + Champagne on YT If you want to listen along, here's a YouTube playlist featuring most of the songs discussed: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyjkFh0YAk7sep69lJkJfNWdKozkGaU6U On that note, music in the podcast is not owned by Battlecries + Champagne and is, rather, the work of David Bowie. Music is used under the fair dealing provision in Canadian copyright law to the best of our understanding. We encourage listeners interested in hearing the full versions of songs to purchase them at their local record stores, through online digital music stores or heck, provide the Bowie Estate with some streaming revenue! Research for the show was culled from:Pegg, Nicholas. The Complete David Bowie (Titan Books, 2016).Rodgers, Nile. Le Freak (Sphere, 2011).Soligny, Jérôme. David Bowie: Rainbowman 1983-2016 (Gallimard, 2020).Soligny, Jérôme. David Bowie: Rainbowman 1967-1980 (Monoray, 2023).Trynka, Paul. David Bowie: Starman (Little, Brown and Company, 2011). Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this episode, Aaron, Andrew and John listen to the sound of the devil breaking parole as David Bowie turns superstar with 1983's Let's Dance. 04:55 Where Are We Now?album context and recording history27:19 Let’s Face The Music and Dancetrack-by-track review and overall appreciation of the album1:19:17 Your Record Sleeves Are Better Than Your Songsanalysis of album artwork and album-related visuals1:30:55 VideoTimecomments on the album's music videos (Let's Dance, China Girl and Modern Love) If you want to contact the show, we’d love to hear from [email protected] + Champagne on YT If you want to listen along, here's a YouTube playlist featuring all the songs/videos discussed: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyjkFh0YAk7sRHnWKjHEiSN2JxoMfSwI9&si=IHMVf9vrhOuz-hvI On that note, music in the podcast is not owned by Battlecries + Champagne and is, rather, the work of David Bowie. Music is used under the fair dealing provision in Canadian copyright law to the best of our understanding. We encourage listeners interested in hearing the full versions of songs to purchase them at their local record stores, through online digital music stores or heck, provide the Bowie Estate with some streaming revenue! Research for the show was culled from:Bohn, Chris. "The Music I'm Writing Now is Probably Going to Reach a Newer Audience for me." NME. April 1983.Buckley, David. Strange Fascination: David Bowie: The Definitive Biography (Virgin Books, 2001).Cann, Kevin. David Bowie: Any Day Now: The London Years 1947-1974 (Adelita, 2010).Chapman, Ian. Experiencing David Bowie: A Listener's Companion (Rowman & Littlefield, 2015).Doggett, Peter. The Man Who Sold The World: David Bowie and the 1970s (Harper, 2012).Library and Archives Canada. RPM.Loder, Kurt. "The Man Who Owned The World". Rolling Stone. May 1983.O'Leary, Chris. Ashes to Ashes (Repeater Books, 2018).Pegg, Nicholas. The Complete David Bowie (Titan Books, 2016).Rodgers, Nile. Le Freak (Sphere, 2011).Rodgers, Nile. "On Producing Let's Dance" (Loving The Alien boxset, 2018).Soligny, Jérôme. David Bowie: Rainbowman 1967-1980 (Monoray, 2023).Soligny, Jérôme. David Bowie: Rainbowman 1983-2016 (Gallimard, 2020).Trynka, Paul. David Bowie: Starman (Little, Brown and Company, 2011).Visconti, Tony. The Autobiography: Bowie, Bolan and the Brooklyn Boy (HarperCollins, 2007)Wikipedia. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In the YBA (You've Been Around) episodes of Battlecries + Champagne, we review and give context to tracks connected to the album covered in the previous episode. In this episode, John, Andrew and Aaron dive deep into outtakes, alternate mixes and songs connected to the Young Americans era. There's never no turning back! Tracks covered:00:07:44 The original tracklisting of Young Americans (aka The Gouster)00:42:22 Young Americans (alternate edits/mixes)00:46:51 Fame (single edit)00:49:29 Fame 90 (remixes)01:15:15 Mother01:21:39 Rykodisc mixes of Win, Fascination and Right01:24:04 Fame 90 music video  If you want to contact the show, we’d love to hear from [email protected] + Champagne on YT If you want to listen along, here's a YouTube playlist featuring most of the songs discussed: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyjkFh0YAk7tlAZ4urFPCkBkMNKKS8nuv&si=lJWt9Cd9DFngq43X On that note, music in the podcast is not owned by Battlecries + Champagne and is, rather, the work of David Bowie. Music is used under the fair dealing provision in Canadian copyright law to the best of our understanding. We encourage listeners interested in hearing the full versions of songs to purchase them at their local record stores, through online digital music stores or heck, provide the Bowie Estate with some streaming revenue! Research for the show was culled from:O'Leary, Chris. Rebel Rebel (Zero Books, 2015).Pegg, Nicholas. The Complete David Bowie (Titan Books, 2016).Soligny, Jérôme. David Bowie: Rainbowman 1983-2016 (Gallimard, 2020).Trynka, Paul. David Bowie: Starman (Little, Brown and Company, 2011).Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Come in, come in! Aaron, Andrew and John invite you to gather round as they cover David Bowie's 1977 duet with Bing Crosby. As always, they try and not leave an aspect unstirred, not even a mouse!  02:47 Where Are We Now?contextualising Bing Crosby and the history behind the duet20:25 Let’s Face The Music and Dancecommentary on the song29:40 You've Been Aroundcommentary on the 2019 version with the London Symphony Orchestra32:24 Your Record Sleeves Are Better Than Your Songscommentary on the holiday merch associated with the single36:06 VideoTimecommentary on the famous video of the duet40:24 Holiday Songs Rankingas an appendage to this bonus episode, Aaron, Andrew and John give their Top 5 holiday songs and 1 seasonal tune that really cools their yule. If you want to contact the show, we’d love to hear from [email protected] + Champagne on YT  Music in the podcast is not owned by Battlecries + Champagne and is, rather, the work of proper musicians. Music is used under the fair dealing provision in Canadian copyright law to the best of our understanding. We encourage listeners interested in hearing the full versions of songs to purchase them at their local record stores, through online digital music stores or heck, provide the artists featured with some streaming revenue! Research for the show was culled from:Crosby, Nathaniel & John Strege. 18 Holes with Bing: Golf, Life and Lessons from Dad (Dey St., 2016).Hourly History. Bing Crosby. (2022).O'Leary, Chris. Ashes to Ashes (Repeater Books, 2018).Pegg, Nicholas. The Complete David Bowie (Titan Books, 2016).Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this episode, Andrew, John and Aaron cover David Bowie's breakthrough album in the United States, 1975's Young Americans. In terms of the episode breakdown and cry:00:04:40 Where Are We Now?album context and recording history00:32:03 Let’s Face The Music and Dancetrack-by-track histories & review, overall appreciation of the album 01:47:45 Your Record Sleeves Are Better Than Your Songsanalysis of album artwork and album-related visuals01:59:34 VideoTimecomments on Bowie's promotional appearances from the era. Specifically, Young Americans performed on the Dick Cavett Show, Young Americans Medley on the Cher show and Fame's Soul Train stop. If you want to contact the show, we’d love to hear from you!Battlecriesandchampagne@outlook.comBattlecriesandchampagnepodcast on IGBattlecries + Champagne on YT If you want to listen along, here's a YouTube playlist featuring all the songs/videos discussed: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyjkFh0YAk7t6cH0le4ypsJKwFEX6Dl1b&si=rTnKRyJS5qMr0Rko On that note, music in the podcast is not owned by Battlecries + Champagne and is, rather, the work of David Bowie. Music is used under the fair dealing provision in Canadian copyright law to the best of our understanding. We encourage listeners interested in hearing the full versions of songs to purchase them at their local record stores, through online digital music stores or heck, provide the Bowie Estate with some streaming revenue! Research for the show was culled from:Buckley, David. Strange Fascination: David Bowie: The Definitive Biography (Virgin Books, 2001).Cann, Kevin. David Bowie: Any Day Now: The London Years 1947-1974 (Adelita, 2010).Chapman, Ian. Experiencing David Bowie: A Listener's Companion (Rowman & Littlefield, 2015).Doggett, Peter. The Man Who Sold The World: David Bowie and the 1970s (Harper, 2012).Library and Archives Canada. RPM.Macdonald, Ian. "David Bowie: Young Americans" New Musical Express (1975)O'Leary, Chris. Rebel Rebel (Zero Books, 2015).Pegg, Nicholas. The Complete David Bowie (Titan Books, 2016).Ronson, Suzi. Me and Mr. Jones: My Life with David Bowie and the Spiders from Mars (Faber & Faber, 2024).Slick, Earl with Jeff Slate. Guitar: Life and Music with David Bowie, John Lennon and Rock and Roll's Greatest Heroes (Penguin, 2024).Soligny, Jérôme. David Bowie: Rainbowman 1967-1980 (Monoray, 2023).Soligny, Jérôme. David Bowie: Rainbowman 1983-2016 (Gallimard, 2020).Visconti, Tony. The Autobiography: Bowie, Bolan and the Brooklyn Boy (HarperCollins, 2007)Trynka, Paul. David Bowie: Starman (Little, Brown and Company, 2011).Wikipedia.Woodmansey, Mick. Spider from Mars: My Life with Bowie (St. Martin's Press, 2017).Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In the YBA (You've Been Around) episodes of Battlecries + Champagne, we review and give context to tracks connected to the album covered in the previous episode. In this episode, John, Andrew and Aaron dive deep into outtakes, alternate mixes and takes of songs from the The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars era. And, don't worry, there's room for everyone! Tracks covered:02:04 - Round & Round09:51 - Amsterdam15:53 - Velvet Goldmine21:37 - Holy Holy25:48 - The original tracklisting of The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars30:23 - Moonage Daydream (Arnold Corns version and alternate mixes)40:54 - Hang On To Yourself (Arnold Corns version and alternate take)44:21 - Looking For A Friend49:37 - Man In The Middle51:16 - Starman (alternate mixes)54:01 - It Ain't Easy (1971 BBC recording)56:23 - Lady Stardust (early take)56:58 - Star (early take)57:44 - 2003 and 2024 mixes1:07:39 - Sweet Head1:14:00 - It's Gonna Rain Again1:15:56 - Almost Grown If you want to contact the show, we’d love to hear from you!Battlecriesandchampagne@outlook.comBattlecriesandchampagnepodcast on IGBattlecries + Champagne on YT If you want to listen along, here's a YouTube playlist featuring most of the songs discussed (the 2024 remixes are not easy to find on YouTube, for example): EP3 - YBA Ziggy  On that note, music in the podcast is not owned by Battlecries + Champagne and is, rather, the work of David Bowie. Music is used under the fair dealing provision in Canadian copyright law to the best of our understanding. We encourage listeners interested in hearing the full versions of songs to purchase them at their local record stores, through online digital music stores or heck, provide the Bowie Estate with some streaming revenue! Research for the show was culled from:Buckley, David. Strange Fascination: David Bowie: The Definitive Biography (Virgin Books, 2001).Cann, Kevin. David Bowie: Any Day Now: The London Years 1947-1974 (Adelita, 2010).Divine Symmetry boxset, 2022.Doggett, Peter. The Man Who Sold The World: David Bowie and the 1970s (Harper, 2012).Ferris, Timothy. "Are You Man Enough for David Bowie?" Rolling Stone, 1972.O'Leary, Chris. Rebel Rebel (Zero Books, 2015).Owsinski, Bobby. Remastering David Bowie's Most Iconic Album in Dolby Atmos: Ken Scott & Emre Ramazanoglu. Remastering David Bowie’s Most Iconic Albums in Dolby Atmos | Ken Scott & Emre RamazanogluPegg, Nicholas. The Complete David Bowie (Titan Books, 2016).Rock 'N' Roll Star boxset, 2024.Soligny, Jérôme. David Bowie: Rainbowman 1967-1980 (Monoray, 2023).Thompson, Dave. Hallo Spaceboy: The Rebirth of David Bowie (ECW Press, 2006).Trynka, Paul. David Bowie: Starman (Little, Brown and Company, 2011).Visconti, Tony. The Autobiography: Bowie, Bolan and the Brooklyn Boy (HarperCollins, 2007)The Width Of A Circle boxset, 2020.Wikipedia.Woodmansey, Mick. Spider from Mars: My Life with Bowie (St. Martin's Press, 2017).Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

The first album-centric episode of Battlecries + Champagne, a non-linear David Bowie podcast, covers the entry point of most 1st-generation fans: The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. Together, Aaron, Andrew and John cover:00:01:45 Where Are We Now?album context, recording history and inspirations behind the songs00:47:36 Let’s Face The Music and Dancetrack-by-track review and overall appreciation of the album01:43:18 Your Record Sleeves Are Better Than Your Songsanalysis of album artwork and album-related visuals01:55:07 VideoTimecomments on videos from the era. Specifically, Five Years: Old Grey Whistle Test, Starman: Top Of The Pops, Starman 2024 video, Ziggy Stardust 2024 video If you want to contact the show, we’d love to hear from you!Battlecriesandchampagne@outlook.comBattlecriesandchampagnepodcast on IGBattlecries + Champagne on YT If you want to listen along, here's a YouTube playlist featuring all the songs/videos discussed: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyjkFh0YAk7tW3Z_R7Npd6mJh8RDUU3qd&si=5CBVEtmTxIfPQUOK On that note, music in the podcast is not owned by Battlecries + Champagne and is, rather, the work of David Bowie. Music is used under the fair dealing provision in Canadian copyright law to the best of our understanding. We encourage listeners interested in hearing the full versions of songs to purchase them at their local record stores, through online digital music stores or heck, provide the Bowie Estate with some streaming revenue! Research for the show was culled from:Buckley, David. Strange Fascination: David Bowie: The Definitive Biography (Virgin Books, 2001).Cann, Kevin. David Bowie: Any Day Now: The London Years 1947-1974 (Adelita, 2010).Chapman, Ian. Experiencing David Bowie: A Listener's Companion (Rowman & Littlefield, 2015).Doggett, Peter. The Man Who Sold The World: David Bowie and the 1970s (Harper, 2012).Ferris, Timothy. "Are You Man Enough for David Bowie?" Rolling Stone, 1972.Library and Archives Canada. RPM.O'Leary, Chris. Rebel Rebel (Zero Books, 2015).Pegg, Nicholas. The Complete David Bowie (Titan Books, 2016).Rock 'N' Roll Star boxset, 2024.Ronson, Suzi. Me and Mr. Jones: My Life with David Bowie and the Spiders from Mars (Faber & Faber, 2024).Soligny, Jérôme. David Bowie: Rainbowman 1967-1980 (Monoray, 2023).Trynka, Paul. David Bowie: Starman (Little, Brown and Company, 2011).Wikipedia.Woodmansey, Mick. Spider from Mars: My Life with Bowie (St. Martin's Press, 2017).Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In the world premiere of the latest David Bowie podcast, Battlecries + Champagne, creator and host Aaron runs through the 2016 compilation album Legacy: The Very Best Of David Bowie with his sister Kaitlan to judge how definitive the album is in capturing Bowie’s best material for new fans. They also discuss Bowie hits that were left off the album. Contents:00:03:13 Where Are We Now?an overview of the more important Bowie compilation albums over the years00:23:11 Telling LiesTop 5 omissions on Bowie comps that help obfuscate the narrative of Bowie's career00:34:50 Let’s Face The Music and Dancea deep dive into Legacy’s tracks and omissions02:31:43 Your Record Sleeves Are Better Than Your Songscommentary on the artwork of some Bowie compilations over the years If you want to contact the show, we’d love to hear from you!Battlecriesandchampagne@outlook.comBattlecriesandchampagnepodcast on IGBattlecries + Champagne on YT If you want to listen along, here's a YouTube playlist featuring all the songs discussed: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyjkFh0YAk7tA3LiPmJVdU_5CrsbfZho5&si=BPw_Y2mcjR4QmX3a On that note, music in the podcast is not owned by Battlecries + Champagne and is, rather, the work of David Bowie. Music is used under the fair dealing provision in Canadian copyright law to the best of our understanding. We encourage listeners interested in hearing the full versions of songs to purchase them at their local record stores, through online digital music stores or heck, provide the Bowie Estate with some streaming revenue! Research for the show was culled from:Billboard.comBuckley, David. Strange Fascination: David Bowie: The Definitive Biography (Virgin Books, 2001).Cann, Kevin. David Bowie: Any Day Now: The London Years 1947-1974 (Adelita, 2010).Library and Archives Canada. RPM.Pegg, Nicholas. The Complete David Bowie (Titan Books, 2016).Soligny, Jérôme. David Bowie: Rainbowman 1967-1980 (Monoray, 2023).Soligny, Jérôme. David Bowie: Rainbowman 1983-2016 (Gallimard, 2020).Thompson, Dave. Hallo Spaceboy: The Rebirth of David Bowie (ECW Press, 2006).Trynka, Paul. David Bowie: Starman (Little, Brown and Company, 2011).Wikipedia.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.