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David Bowie — Heroes (live acoustic)
Album: Bridge School Concerts, Vol 1
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Released: 1997
Length: 6:29
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I, I will be king
And you, you will be queen
Though nothing will drive them away
We can beat them just for one day
We can be heroes just for one day

And you, you can be mean
And I, I'll drink all the time
'Cause we're lovers, and that is a fact
Yes we're lovers, and that is that

Though nothing will keep us together
We could steal time just for one day
We can be heroes forever and ever
What'd you say?

I, I wish you could swim
Like the dolphins, like dolphins can swim
Though nothing, nothing will keep us together
We can beat them forever and ever
Oh we can be heroes just for one day

I, I will be king
And you, you will be queen
Though nothing will drive them away
We can be heroes just for one day
We can be us just for one day

I, I can remember ''(I remember)''
Standing by the wall ''(by the wall)''
And the guns shot above our heads ''(over our heads)''
And we kissed as though nothing could fall ''(nothing could fall)''

And the shame was on the other side
Oh, we can beat them forever and ever
Then we could be heroes just for one day

We can be heroes
We can be heroes
We can be heroes
Just for one day
We can be heroes

We're nothing and nothing will help us
Maybe we're lying, then you better not stay
But we could be safer just for one day

Oh-oh-oh-ohh
Oh-oh-oh-ohh
Just for one day
Comments (231)add comment
 SoundThinker wrote:

Wow! Just wow!

HeroesBass, Backing Vocals – Gail Ann DorseyGuitar, Backing Vocals – Reeves GabrelsLyrics By – David BowieMusic By – Brian Eno, David BowieVocals, Guitar – David Bowie

Guitarist for the original version on LPs = Robert Fripp



thank you for the info! WOW indeed!
Posted 7 months ago by sinead    [ Reply ]
WOW! I do like this version a LOT LOT LOT! will look at comments to find out who is singing with him
Posted 7 months ago by sinead    [ Reply ]
 tapatia1072 wrote:

Wow - I didn't think Bowie could make this song any better, and then I hear this. Love it!




Not better without the tension of Fripp guitar, in my opinion.
Posted 7 months ago by nicknt    [ Reply ]
Ahhhhh. Glorious.
Posted 7 months ago by IvanTheMediocre    [ Reply ]
 steven.newby3 wrote:

For me, this is better than the original. Superb



Both versions are superb I would say!
Posted 8 months ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
For me, this is better than the original. Superb
Posted 8 months ago by steven.newby3    [ Reply ]
The Bridge School is a non-profit organization in Hillsborough, California for children with severe speech and physical impairments, and the concerts were organized by Neil Young for fundraising (source: Wikipedia).  Interesting!
Posted 11 months ago by johnnycache    [ Reply ]
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/...
Posted 1 year ago by xrdstv    [ Reply ]
was fortunate enough to be at this concert. :)
Posted 1 year ago by JckTorance    [ Reply ]
Wow! Just wow!

HeroesBass, Backing Vocals – Gail Ann DorseyGuitar, Backing Vocals – Reeves GabrelsLyrics By – David BowieMusic By – Brian Eno, David BowieVocals, Guitar – David Bowie

Guitarist for the original version on LPs = Robert Fripp
Posted 1 year ago by SoundThinker    [ Reply ]
Berlin. The Wall. Bowie. I love how he tinkered with this song over the years. This is beautiful. Danke RP.
Posted 1 year ago by mach-hog    [ Reply ]
thanks David, your very best stays with us forever through RP.
Posted 2 years ago by flea-c    [ Reply ]
 shayde wrote:

I love the smooth bass backing this. The best bass players are subtle, strong, and breath life into a song without all the flash of a lead.


As they say: Amen to that 🙏
Posted 2 years ago by fedtho    [ Reply ]
Heard so many versions of this song over the years but not this version before.  His last live set at Glastonbury there is a classic version of this and so many of his songs and is one of the best lives sets anywhere IMHO.  Such a great balance in this version of the song with the instruments and the additional vocals. How refreshing and a new spin on this classic song for me from one of my Heroes. How have I not heard this before! 

A day without listening to some Bowie is not a good day in my book.  Thanks Bill.
Posted 2 years ago by cob427uk1    [ Reply ]
I think this is my favourite version of Heroes now. (although the original is pretty good too ... :))
Posted 2 years ago by cosmiclint    [ Reply ]
 KCgalinMD wrote:

...Gail Ann Dorsey is playing bass and singing backup. Thanks RP!


First listen - this was an easy 8 for me until Gail came in singing.
Even easier 9 now.
Posted 2 years ago by IvanTheMediocre    [ Reply ]
Not everyone's cup of tea, this version, but you can really appreciate Iggy's influence on Bowie, especially on this Masterpiece
Posted 2 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
Happy to hear another version of this great song -- especially because
Gail Ann Dorsey is playing bass and singing backup. Thanks RP!
Posted 2 years ago by KCgalinMD    [ Reply ]
 shayde wrote:

I love the smooth bass backing this. The best bass players are subtle, strong, and breath life into a song without all the flash of a lead.


I was just listening to the bass line in this. scrolling through the comments, thinking this exact thought...the playing here is sublime...thanks for hearing it as well...
Posted 3 years ago by sfoster66    [ Reply ]
 jdhess wrote:

Great segue Bill.  A Neil Young song to this one from the Bridge School Concerts. Pegi Young with the help of her husband Neil raised money for this very special school and put together some incredible shows!



I wasn't sure where I was when I heard the intro, am I wirh Neil, am I at Bridge?
Posted 3 years ago by Delawhere    [ Reply ]
Great segue Bill.  A Neil Young song to this one from the Bridge School Concerts. Pegi Young with the help of her husband Neil raised money for this very special school and put together some incredible shows!
Posted 3 years ago by jdhess    [ Reply ]
 gregskrtic wrote:


Make it a 10!


It's teetering on that, I have only handed out 71 10's out of 1700 some odd votes (4% of my ratings)

btw thank you Bill & Rebecca for playing this on main for first time in a while, a forgotten classic for sure.
Posted 3 years ago by jlind    [ Reply ]
 jlind wrote:

I forgot how cool this is, really digging the "My Favorites" feature I decided to try out. I have this at a well deserved 9. Spin it up Bill & Rebecca!



Make it a 10!
Posted 3 years ago by gregskrtic    [ Reply ]
Simply Awesome!  Easy 10!
Posted 3 years ago by gregskrtic    [ Reply ]
Not heard it before. Very nice.
Now perhaps play the Motorhead version (on the album Motorizer) by way of contrast.
Posted 3 years ago by BuellRider    [ Reply ]
This is lovely, but "acoustic" it's not.  Still gets top marks from me.
Posted 3 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
Wow, great variation. Great cause. My favourite Cold War song. May you Rest In Peace David.
Posted 3 years ago by mach-hog    [ Reply ]
I forgot how cool this is, really digging the "My Favorites" feature I decided to try out. I have this at a well deserved 9. Spin it up Bill & Rebecca!
Posted 3 years ago by jlind    [ Reply ]
I really do not like this song, but prefer this version over the studio.
Posted 13 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
 oilydwarf wrote:
Great version, not necessarily better than the original but great none-the-less
 
Agree, made me stop what I was doing and look this up. 8.

Posted 13 years ago by Huey    [ Reply ]
Terrific version...
 
Posted 13 years ago by linzie    [ Reply ]
+1 !
Posted 14 years ago by enalary    [ Reply ]
11
Posted 14 years ago by musicology    [ Reply ]
Cool!
Posted 14 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
Love Bowie, love the song... want to love this, but somehow no, just can't. Just feels a little self-indulgent to me and lacks the drive and uplift of the original.
Posted 14 years ago by Akaiila    [ Reply ]
Great version, not necessarily better than the original but great none-the-less
Posted 14 years ago by oilydwarf    [ Reply ]
sandpebble wrote:

I was unaware .... Thanks

 


from Wiki:

>>>Mick Ronson died of liver cancer on 29 April 1993 at the age of 46. In his memory, the Mick Ronson Memorial Stage was constructed in Queens Gardens in his hometown of Hull. There is also a street named after him on Bilton Grange Estate, not far from where he lived.

Posted 14 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
Some songs go straight to the heart. This one, apparently, goes straight to the colon.

I get a weird mental picture of David Bowie as a snake charmer, with some guy lying on the ground in front of him, and the guy's lower intestine swaying out of his stomach to the music.


 FrankMc wrote:
Wondering what that comment means. I guess if ET had been a bit stopped up, this would be a good thing.

 natalita wrote:
hahaha
 EssexTex wrote:
This makes my bowels move...
 
 
musicology wrote:
saw this performance in 1996 and almost wet myself.

 



Posted 14 years ago by danmc    [ Reply ]
 treatment_bound wrote:


Unfortunately, Mick checked out before the '96 Bridge School concerts.

 
I was unaware .... Thanks

Posted 14 years ago by sandpebble    [ Reply ]
 steeler wrote:
Definitely different. But I find something lost in this version — the whiff of stridency in the original, for instance. This sounds melancholy. Beaten.   Still good, though.
  Agree! Certainly I'm still enjoying this, but I much prefer his original version too.


Posted 14 years ago by RobMartin    [ Reply ]
Wow - I didn't think Bowie could make this song any better, and then I hear this. Love it!

Posted 14 years ago by tapatia1072    [ Reply ]
 sandpebble wrote:
Great version! I hope that's Mick Ronson
 

Unfortunately, Mick checked out before the '96 Bridge School concerts.

Posted 14 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
Bleh
Posted 14 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
Great version! I hope that's Mick Ronson
Posted 14 years ago by sandpebble    [ Reply ]
saw this performance in 1996 and almost wet myself.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MW65rFN22io


Posted 14 years ago by musicology    [ Reply ]
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RP irony, nice.
Posted 14 years ago by losthiker    [ Reply ]
I have never heard this before.   I try to hear everything the man has done.   He's the BEST!!
Posted 14 years ago by musickat    [ Reply ]
I'm not a David Bowie fan but I like this.
Posted 14 years ago by maybelle    [ Reply ]
 ronniegirl wrote:
I thought this was his version at the Concert for New York in 2001. Gave me chills.
 

i think it was neil young's bridge school benefit concert in 1999 or so.
Posted 14 years ago by musicology    [ Reply ]
it's a shame, really, that i can't rate this one an 11...absolute perfection.
Posted 14 years ago by musicology    [ Reply ]
Wondering what that comment means. I guess if ET had been a bit stopped up, this would be a good thing.

 natalita wrote:
hahaha
 EssexTex wrote:
This makes my bowels move...
 
 


Posted 15 years ago by FrankMc    [ Reply ]
I love every version I have ever heard of this fine song.  This one is really strong.  8

Posted 15 years ago by iscoot4peace    [ Reply ]
hahaha
 EssexTex wrote:
This makes my bowels move...
 


Posted 15 years ago by natalita    [ Reply ]
This makes my bowels move...someone plug old Dave in he's running flat.

Posted 15 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]


David Bowie - "Heroes" Live:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYjBQKIOb-w


Posted 15 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
 Oscar_the_Grouch wrote:
works astonishingly well in a spare acoustic arrangement
all hail the thin white duke
 
{#Meditate}  {#Notworthy} {#Music} {#Sunny}
Posted 15 years ago by WayUpNorth    [ Reply ]
Definitely different. But I find something lost in this version — the whiff of stridency in the original, for instance. This sounds melancholy. Beaten.   Still good, though.


Posted 15 years ago by steeler    [ Reply ]
Maravilhoso
Posted 15 years ago by giramundo    [ Reply ]
you mean Queen Bowie,,,,all hail Queen Bowie
 laramieu wrote:


Queen AND Bowie
 


Posted 15 years ago by abulaabula    [ Reply ]
 smdeeg wrote:

(Under) Pressure?  Isn't that a Queen song? {#Wink}
 

Queen AND Bowie
Posted 15 years ago by laramieu    [ Reply ]
 smdeeg wrote:

(Under) Pressure?  Isn't that a Queen song? smdeeg wrote:
(Sotto) Pressione? non Ú che una canzone regina? {#Wink}
 

{#Wink}

Posted 15 years ago by goto    [ Reply ]
 goldberry wrote:
(snip) Maybe his best after Pressure.
 
(Under) Pressure?  Isn't that a Queen song? {#Wink}
Posted 15 years ago by smdeeg    [ Reply ]
works astonishingly well in a spare acoustic arrangement
all hail the thin white duke
Posted 15 years ago by Oscar_the_Grouch    [ Reply ]
Now this is a reinvention of a classic that can really justify its existence. Love the freshness, brings it alive for me again.

Posted 15 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
greatest song in the history of music...
there i said it..
over the top...who me.?..
i even like the german version 'helden'
this version is a little understated unlike the original..
nice to hear tho...
Posted 15 years ago by arsenault    [ Reply ]
When this song was first released I wasn't that keen, but it has grown on me over the years and this version is fantastic.
Posted 15 years ago by STEVIE1    [ Reply ]
 bpkengor wrote:
I must be a pop culture junkie. I listen to this song and I'm taken to the last scene of The Replacements with Keanu Reeves, even those this is a different version.
 
Heh, it's Moulin Rouge with me.

Posted 15 years ago by qwertz    [ Reply ]
 Xeric wrote:
Fine version of one of my very favorite songs.
 
... of one of my favourite artists.

Posted 15 years ago by DrLex    [ Reply ]
 BillnDollarBaby wrote:
Totally, bloody brilliant. {#Notworthy}  Love this song... love this version.
 
yes, it's a great version!


Posted 15 years ago by meadowwoods    [ Reply ]
Brilliant!... never heard this version before.
Posted 16 years ago by Limpopoking    [ Reply ]
Fine version of one of my very favorite songs.
Posted 16 years ago by Xeric    [ Reply ]
I hear Bowie, and I can't help but think Labrynth, tights and a crotch stuffed with socks. Kick ass song still. Maybe his best after Pressure.
Posted 16 years ago by goldberry    [ Reply ]
I must be a pop culture junkie. I listen to this song and I'm taken to the last scene of The Replacements with Keanu Reeves, even those this is a different version.
Posted 16 years ago by bpkengor    [ Reply ]
Very nice version.
Posted 16 years ago by snowcat    [ Reply ]
excellent vrsion. reminds me of a bad relationship unfortunatly. please dont play it again.
Posted 16 years ago by chconger    [ Reply ]
As I read the negative comments below on a song that would move decent,intelligent creatures with chills or even tears of understanding, I almost feel sorry for those whom have posted as their soul must have been bartered at a time long before.
Posted 16 years ago by Monster    [ Reply ]
I thought this was his version at the Concert for New York in 2001. Gave me chills.
Posted 16 years ago by ronniegirl    [ Reply ]
Pretty hideous. This version just kinda wails on and on. I have mercy on Bowie for Labyrinth, but this just ain't right.
Posted 16 years ago by auburntigerrich    [ Reply ]
Are we stuck in an era today or what. This is the umpteenth song from the either the 70's or early 80's I've heard today. Enough already. ">
Posted 17 years ago by MikeAS    [ Reply ]
If I never hear this again...I'll be a happy man..someone throw a lolly stick at him please
Posted 17 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
biologenius wrote:
Agreed, this is redundant and boring. I vote for the German version, it rocks! Du, könntest du schwimmen, wie delphine, delphine es tun...
...as seen in the movie 'Christiane F.'. Love the mentioned version and the special way Bowie sings in German.
Posted 17 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
Wow, I misread the Now Playing list...thought the name of this tune was Herpes! Little as I like Bowie, I couldn't wish that on him. Excellent tune.
Posted 17 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
it stinks
Posted 17 years ago by figsout    [ Reply ]
mamerjamer wrote:
This is by far not my favorite stylization of Heroes by David Bowie ..//..
Agreed, this is redundant and boring. I vote for the German version, it rocks! Du, könntest du schwimmen, wie delphine, delphine es tun...
Posted 17 years ago by biologenius    [ Reply ]
jayvee2 wrote:
Why?
'cause it's just great, my friend...
Posted 17 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
jayvee2 wrote:
Why?
BECAUSE!
Posted 17 years ago by Cruithne3753    [ Reply ]
This is by far not my favorite stylization of Heroes by David Bowie, as I feel the textures in the original recording and other live versions add so much. There is an absolutely awesome version of Heroes live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYjBQKIOb-w This film, in my mind, epitomizes everything that there is to love about David Bowie. You can tell that he is as into it as the crowd is, and he has total command of his audience. This particular period in his career was fun too. When he let his hair down, relaxed and enjoyed being David Bowie.
Posted 17 years ago by mamerjamer    [ Reply ]
jayvee2 wrote:
Why?
Zee?
Posted 17 years ago by mattt    [ Reply ]
#8,a better solo #9.
Posted 17 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]
Why?
Posted 17 years ago by jayvee2    [ Reply ]
roseap wrote:
damn you, Moulin Rouge...
..for ruining this (and many other) songs? AGREED!
Posted 17 years ago by ekalvi    [ Reply ]
damn you, Moulin Rouge...
Posted 17 years ago by roseap    [ Reply ]
Does David know that this version is circulating?
Posted 17 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
thewiseking wrote:
german version; the best. the most theatrical. not understanding the lyrics actually makes them more powerful. original; a great theatrical piece this version; soporific, effete. silly even.
My favorite Bowie song. This version however, is Shatneresque.
Posted 17 years ago by iTuner    [ Reply ]
Acoustic version of an all-time favorite tune by an all-time favorite artist.
Posted 17 years ago by rbigelo    [ Reply ]
I think I've figured my problem with Bowie on RP, I guess I am hearing the same boring 5 hit songs in different versions...Bowie has a whole catalog that could be peppered in.
Posted 17 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
There is a special version that was recorded for the (anti-drug-)movie 'Christiane F.'. It's live and Bowie sings parts of the song in German.... That started my love for Bowie many years ago.
Posted 17 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
At last, I logged on just in time to hear one of my favourite Bowie tracks, thank you Radio Paradise!
Posted 17 years ago by Diamond_Dog    [ Reply ]
rKokon wrote:
Last time I rated it a 9. Today I wanted to rate it a 1. Shows clearly how music must match one's mood of the moment! RP needs to give us a chance to show the range of our ratings of a song. Those with the widest range might indicate something . . . !
Indicate... mood swings, perhaps? Bipolar disorder? Aging? How about just different feelings on different days (a.k.a. being human)? I would like to see my shifts in song ratings... I could laugh at myself.
Posted 17 years ago by Kristi    [ Reply ]
I have always been a Bowie fan! Great song!
Posted 17 years ago by chilibob    [ Reply ]
german version; the best. the most theatrical. not understanding the lyrics actually makes them more powerful. original; a great theatrical piece this version; soporific, effete. silly even.
Posted 17 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
Pyro wrote:
This is such a powerful song, it works for me in any form (studio or live).
Me too! As well as the German version. Fantastic.
Posted 17 years ago by ahoylola    [ Reply ]
Last time I rated it a 9. Today I wanted to rate it a 1. Shows clearly how music must match one's mood of the moment! RP needs to give us a chance to show the range of our ratings of a song. Those with the widest range might indicate something . . . !
Posted 17 years ago by rKokon    [ Reply ]
not a good version. demonstrates all the flaws without the power.
Posted 17 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
I love his voice. Thanks RP.
Posted 17 years ago by Kristi    [ Reply ]
Most excellent!!!
Posted 17 years ago by chefhahn    [ Reply ]
hmm well thats an alternative impression of Bowie's work lionirons wrote:
I second that. Pure crap.
Posted 17 years ago by eastcoast    [ Reply ]
Like this better than the original
Posted 17 years ago by eastcoast    [ Reply ]
I'didn't know this version! quite cool!!
Posted 17 years ago by hctim_53    [ Reply ]
pigglywiggly wrote:
Great tune. Great version.
Couldn't agree more!!!!
Posted 17 years ago by Janssen    [ Reply ]
This is such a powerful song, it works for me in any form (studio or live). That said, I generally prefer studio work.
Posted 17 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Check... Sweet ass bass lines. shayde wrote:
I love the smooth bass backing this. The best bass players are subtle, strong, and breath life into a song without all the flash of a lead.
Posted 17 years ago by whtahtefcuk    [ Reply ]
I like the way the musicians felt each other out at the beginning.
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
Smoove_D wrote:
The only thing as bad as a David Bowie song is a live acoustic version of a David Bowie song.
I second that. Pure crap.
Posted 17 years ago by lionirons    [ Reply ]
i wish there was more from the bridge school benefit....it's an amazing concert. i know there is some really good pearl jam and neil young stuff from those concerts.
Posted 17 years ago by techer2    [ Reply ]
The only thing as bad as a David Bowie song is a live acoustic version of a David Bowie song.
Posted 17 years ago by Smoove_D    [ Reply ]
Good makeout song
Posted 17 years ago by ramette    [ Reply ]
I heart David Bowie! I love both the original and live versions of this song. Dreamy!
Posted 17 years ago by ~Michelle~    [ Reply ]
I love the smooth bass backing this. The best bass players are subtle, strong, and breath life into a song without all the flash of a lead.
Posted 17 years ago by shayde    [ Reply ]
There's something happening here but you DO what what it is, don't you, Mr. Jones? Happy 60th Birthday, Dave.
Posted 17 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]