Be My Wife

David Bowie

About Be My Wife

"Be My Wife" is a song by English musician David Bowie. It was the second single from Low (1977), released on 17 June 1977. Its presence in Low tones down the electronic feel of the rest of the album. The song also features a more conventional lyric which is closer to a traditional rock song than the more fragmented lyrics elsewhere on that album. The song features a ragtime piano opening, which serves the somewhat retro lyrics some justice, although it is soon set against a backdrop of guitars and drums. The song repeats its lyrics, changing the spacing of the lyrics amongst the song's verse. The song closes simply with a fadeout, as the song returns to the introductory ragtime riff repeating indefinitely, with the rest of the band playing behind it. "Be My Wife" became the first new Bowie release since "Changes" to fail to break into the UK chart. It was frequently played live on the various tours after its release and Bowie is said to have repeatedly announced this song during live performances as "one of my favourites," as may be seen or heard in such concert footage or audio recordings. 


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1977
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Sometimes you get so lonely
Sometimes you get nowhere
I've lived all over the world
I've left every place

Please be mine
Share my life
Stay with me
Be my wife

Sometimes you get so lonely
Sometimes you get nowhere
I've lived all over the world
I've left every place

Please be mine
Share my life
Stay with me
Be my wife

Sometimes you get so lonely

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David Bowie

David Robert Jones (8 January 1947 - 10 January 2016), known by his stage name David Bowie ( /ˈboʊ.i/ BOH-ee), was an English musician, actor, record producer and arranger. A major figure for over four decades in the world of popular music, Bowie is widely regarded as an innovator, particularly for his work in the 1970s. He is known for his distinctive voice as well as the intellectual depth and considerable eclecticism of his work. more »

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Written by: DAVID BOWIE

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10 facts about this song

Artist
"Be My Wife" is a song by the legendary British musician, singer, and songwriter, David Bowie.
Album and Release
The song was released on his 1977 album "Low," which is the first of his famed "Berlin Trilogy" with Brian Eno and Tony Visconti. "Be My Wife" was released as a single on June 17th, 1977.
Chart Performance
Despite its brilliance, "Be My Wife" failed to make a significant impact on the charts at the time. It didn't even chart in the UK and only managed to hit number 90 on the Australian charts, making it one of Bowie's lesser-known hits.
Music Video
The music video for "Be My Wife" is one of David Bowie's earliest promotional videos. It featured a simple performance of Bowie sat at a piano, interspersed with shots of him wandering a deserted street.
Notable Lyric
The most notable lyric of the song is "Be my wife, I'll stick with you for the rest of my life," demonstrating a direct approach to songwriting compared to the rest of the album's abstract lyrics.
Song Meaning
It's believed the song reflects the isolation Bowie felt during his time in Berlin, hence providing the odd juxtaposition of an upbeat melody with sorrowful lyrics about lonliness.
Live Performances
Unlike many other songs from the "Low" album, "Be My Wife" was performed regularly by David Bowie in his live shows, making an appearance in most of his subsequent tours.
Notable Cover
The band Arcade Fire has covered "Be My Wife" in concert, with frontman Win Butler praising the influence David Bowie had on the band.
Production
The song is known for its catchy piano riff and minimalistic production, reflecting the influences of krautrock bands that Bowie was exploring during his time in Berlin.
Critical Reception
Despite the lack of commercial success, "Be My Wife" has been hailed as a standout track on the album "Low" by many critics, who praise its candid lyrics and simplicity amidst the experimental soundscapes of the album.

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