Sound and Vision
David Bowie
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Ah Ah Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo Don't you wonder sometimes 'Bout sound and vision? Blue, blue, electric blue That's the color of my room Where I will live Blue, blue Pale blinds drawn all day Nothing to do, nothing to say Blue, blue I will sit right down, waiting for the gift of sound and vision And I will sing, waiting for the gift of sound and vision Drifting into my solitude, over my head Don't you wonder sometimes 'Bout sound and vision?
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Written by: DAVID BOWIE
Lyrics © TINTORETTO MUSIC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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13 facts about this song
Release Details"Sound and Vision" was released as a single in February 1977 and is a track from David Bowie's album "Low."
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a major hit in the UK, earning Bowie a top 3 spot on the UK Singles Chart.
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Instrumental FeaturesThe song uniquely features a synthesiser and saxophone, reflecting Bowie's eclectic style. The lead guitar was played by Ricky Gardiner.
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Unique CompositionRemarkably, Bowie's vocals don't kick in until almost halfway through the song, at about the 1:30 mark.
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Song PurposeBowie stated in interviews that the song was about his seeking solace from writing and looking for inspiration.
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Part of a TrilogyThe album "Low," which includes "Sound and Vision," was the first part of a trilogy of albums, with "Heroes" and "Lodger" completing the set.
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Re-releaseThe song was remixed by co-producer Tony Visconti in 2010 for inclusion on a reissue of the album "Station to Station."
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Cover Versions"Sound and Vision" has been covered by artists in various genres, including Fran Healy of Travis and Beck.
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Use in AdvertisingThe song was famously used in a commercial by the technology company Microsoft in 2015.
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TributeBeck's "Sound and Vision" 360-degree concert from 2013, was a tribute to Bowie where the enhanced version of the song was played by 167 musicians.
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Music VideoDespite the song's success, no official music video was made for "Sound and Vision" when it was first released.
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RecognitionIn 2003, the song was ranked No. 213 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
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ReinterpretationIn 1991, Bowie re-recorded the song for the Rykodisc reissue of his album "Low" as an alternate bonus track.
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