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                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Aaron, Andrew and John listen to the sound of the devil breaking parole as David Bowie turns superstar with 1983's <em>Let's Dance</em>.</p><p> </p><p>04:55 Where Are We Now?</p><ul><li><p>album context and recording history<br></p></li></ul><p>27:19 Let’s Face The Music and Dance</p><ul><li><p>track-by-track review and overall appreciation of the album<br></p></li></ul><p>1:19:17 Your Record Sleeves Are Better Than Your Songs</p><ul><li><p>analysis of album artwork and album-related visuals<br></p></li></ul><p>1:30:55 VideoTime</p><ul><li><p>comments on the album's music videos (Let's Dance, China Girl and Modern Love)</p></li></ul><p> </p><p>If you want to contact the show, we’d love to hear from you!</p><p><a href="mailto:Battlecriesandchampagne@outlook.com">Battlecriesandchampagne@outlook.com</a></p><p>Battlecries + Champagne on YT</p><p> </p><p>If you want to listen along, here's a YouTube playlist featuring all the songs/videos discussed: <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyjkFh0YAk7sRHnWKjHEiSN2JxoMfSwI9&amp;si=IHMVf9vrhOuz-hvI">https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyjkFh0YAk7sRHnWKjHEiSN2JxoMfSwI9&amp;si=IHMVf9vrhOuz-hvI</a></p><p> </p><p>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!</p><p> </p><p>Research for the show was culled from:</p><p>Bohn, Chris. "The Music I'm Writing Now is Probably Going to Reach a Newer Audience for me." <em>NME</em>. April 1983.</p><p>Buckley, David. <em>Strange Fascination: David Bowie: The Definitive Biography</em> (Virgin Books, 2001).</p><p>Cann, Kevin. <em>David Bowie: Any Day Now: The London Years 1947-1974</em> (Adelita, 2010).</p><p>Chapman, Ian. <em>Experiencing David Bowie: A Listener's Companion</em> (Rowman &amp; Littlefield, 2015).</p><p>Doggett, Peter. <em>The Man Who Sold The World: David Bowie and the 1970s</em> (Harper, 2012).</p><p>Library and Archives Canada. <em>RPM</em>.</p><p>Loder, Kurt. "The Man Who Owned The World". <em>Rolling Stone</em>. May 1983.</p><p>O'Leary, Chris. <em>Ashes to Ashes </em>(Repeater Books, 2018).</p><p>Pegg, Nicholas. <em>The Complete David Bowie</em> (Titan Books, 2016).</p><p>Rodgers, Nile. <em>Le Freak</em> (Sphere, 2011).</p><p>Rodgers, Nile. "On Producing Let's Dance" (<em>Loving The Alien</em> boxset, 2018).</p><p>Soligny, Jérôme. <em>David Bowie: Rainbowman 1967-1980</em> (Monoray, 2023).</p><p>Soligny, Jérôme. <em>David Bowie: Rainbowman 1983-2016</em> (Gallimard, 2020).</p><p>Trynka, Paul. <em>David Bowie: Starman</em> (Little, Brown and Company, 2011).</p><p>Visconti, Tony. <em>The Autobiography: Bowie, Bolan and the Brooklyn Boy</em> (HarperCollins, 2007)</p><p>Wikipedia.</p><p> </p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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!</p><p> </p><p> 02:47 Where Are We Now?</p><ul><li><p>contextualising Bing Crosby and the history behind the duet</p></li></ul><p>20:25 Let’s Face The Music and Dance</p><ul><li><p>commentary on the song</p></li></ul><p>29:40 You've Been Around</p><ul><li><p>commentary on the 2019 version with the London Symphony Orchestra</p></li></ul><p>32:24 Your Record Sleeves Are Better Than Your Songs</p><ul><li><p>commentary on the <a href="https://store.davidbowie.com/products/david-bowie-bing-crosby-green-holiday-sweatshirt-x3cmdb225">holiday merch</a> associated with the single</p></li></ul><p>36:06 VideoTime</p><ul><li><p>commentary on the famous video of the duet</p></li></ul><p>40:24 Holiday Songs Ranking</p><ul><li><p>as 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.</p></li></ul><p> </p><p>If you want to contact the show, we’d love to hear from you!</p><p><a href="mailto:Battlecriesandchampagne@outlook.com">Battlecriesandchampagne@outlook.com</a></p><p>Battlecries + Champagne on YT</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>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!</p><p> </p><p>Research for the show was culled from:</p><p>Crosby, Nathaniel &amp; John Strege. <em>18 Holes with Bing: Golf, Life and Lessons from Dad</em> (Dey St., 2016).</p><p>Hourly History. <em>Bing Crosby</em>. (2022).</p><p>O'Leary, Chris. <em>Ashes to Ashes </em>(Repeater Books, 2018).</p><p>Pegg, Nicholas. <em>The Complete David Bowie</em> (Titan Books, 2016).</p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Andrew, John and Aaron cover David Bowie's breakthrough album in the United States, 1975's <em>Young Americans</em>. In terms of the episode breakdown and cry:</p><p><br>00:04:40 Where Are We Now?</p><ul><li><p>album context and recording history</p></li></ul><p><br>00:32:03 Let’s Face The Music and Dance</p><ul><li><p>track-by-track histories &amp; review, overall appreciation of the album</p></li></ul><p> <br>01:47:45 Your Record Sleeves Are Better Than Your Songs</p><ul><li><p>analysis of album artwork and album-related visuals</p></li></ul><p><br>01:59:34 VideoTime</p><ul><li><p>comments 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.</p></li></ul><p> </p><p>If you want to contact the show, we’d love to hear from you!</p><p><a href="mailto:Battlecriesandchampagne@outlook.com">Battlecriesandchampagne@outlook.com</a></p><p>Battlecriesandchampagnepodcast on IG</p><p>Battlecries + Champagne on YT</p><p> </p><p>If you want to listen along, here's a YouTube playlist featuring all the songs/videos discussed: <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyjkFh0YAk7t6cH0le4ypsJKwFEX6Dl1b&amp;si=rTnKRyJS5qMr0Rko">https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyjkFh0YAk7t6cH0le4ypsJKwFEX6Dl1b&amp;si=rTnKRyJS5qMr0Rko</a></p><p> </p><p>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!</p><p> </p><p>Research for the show was culled from:</p><p>Buckley, David. <em>Strange Fascination: David Bowie: The Definitive Biography</em> (Virgin Books, 2001).</p><p>Cann, Kevin. <em>David Bowie: Any Day Now: The London Years 1947-1974</em> (Adelita, 2010).</p><p>Chapman, Ian. <em>Experiencing David Bowie: A Listener's Companion</em> (Rowman &amp; Littlefield, 2015).</p><p>Doggett, Peter. <em>The Man Who Sold The World: David Bowie and the 1970s</em> (Harper, 2012).</p><p>Library and Archives Canada. <em>RPM</em>.</p><p>Macdonald, Ian. "David Bowie: Young Americans" <em>New Musical Express</em> (1975)</p><p>O'Leary, Chris. <em>Rebel Rebel</em> (Zero Books, 2015).</p><p>Pegg, Nicholas. <em>The Complete David Bowie</em> (Titan Books, 2016).</p><p>Ronson, Suzi. <em>Me and Mr. Jones: My Life with David Bowie and the Spiders from Mars</em> (Faber &amp; Faber, 2024).</p><p>Slick, Earl with Jeff Slate. <em>Guitar: Life and Music with David Bowie, John Lennon and Rock and Roll's Greatest Heroes</em> (Penguin, 2024).</p><p>Soligny, Jérôme. <em>David Bowie: Rainbowman 1967-1980</em> (Monoray, 2023).</p><p>Soligny, Jérôme. <em>David Bowie: Rainbowman 1983-2016</em> (Gallimard, 2020).</p><p>Visconti, Tony. <em>The Autobiography: Bowie, Bolan and the Brooklyn Boy</em> (HarperCollins, 2007)</p><p>Trynka, Paul. <em>David Bowie: Starman</em> (Little, Brown and Company, 2011).</p><p>Wikipedia.</p><p>Woodmansey, Mick. <em>Spider from Mars: My Life with Bowie</em> (St. Martin's Press, 2017).</p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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!</p><p> </p><p>Tracks covered:</p><p>02:04 - Round &amp; Round</p><p>09:51 - Amsterdam</p><p>15:53 - Velvet Goldmine</p><p>21:37 - Holy Holy</p><p>25:48 - The original tracklisting of The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars</p><p>30:23 - Moonage Daydream (Arnold Corns version and alternate mixes)</p><p>40:54 - Hang On To Yourself (Arnold Corns version and alternate take)</p><p>44:21 - Looking For A Friend</p><p>49:37 - Man In The Middle</p><p>51:16 - Starman (alternate mixes)</p><p>54:01 - It Ain't Easy (1971 BBC recording)</p><p>56:23 - Lady Stardust (early take)</p><p>56:58 - Star (early take)</p><p>57:44 - 2003 and 2024 mixes</p><p>1:07:39 - Sweet Head</p><p>1:14:00 - It's Gonna Rain Again</p><p>1:15:56 - Almost Grown</p><p> </p><p>If you want to contact the show, we’d love to hear from you!</p><p><a href="mailto:Battlecriesandchampagne@outlook.com">Battlecriesandchampagne@outlook.com</a></p><p>Battlecriesandchampagnepodcast on IG</p><p>Battlecries + Champagne on YT</p><p> </p><p>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): <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyjkFh0YAk7sMLj_aoVzBpF_iSbK9kmUl&amp;si=l2QoUgSSKg4EPOMM">EP3 - YBA Ziggy</a></p><p> </p><p><br></p><p> </p><p>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!</p><p> </p><p>Research for the show was culled from:</p><p>Buckley, David. <em>Strange Fascination: David Bowie: The Definitive Biography</em> (Virgin Books, 2001).</p><p>Cann, Kevin. <em>David Bowie: Any Day Now: The London Years 1947-1974</em> (Adelita, 2010).</p><p><em>Divine Symmetry</em> boxset, 2022.</p><p>Doggett, Peter. <em>The Man Who Sold The World: David Bowie and the 1970s</em> (Harper, 2012).</p><p>Ferris, Timothy. "Are You Man Enough for David Bowie?" <em>Rolling Stone</em>, 1972.</p><p>O'Leary, Chris. <em>Rebel Rebel</em> (Zero Books, 2015).</p><p>Owsinski, Bobby. <em>Remastering David Bowie's Most Iconic Album in Dolby Atmos: Ken Scott &amp; Emre Ramazanoglu</em>. <a href="https://youtu.be/bCoWUT--S-4?si=ON5C4at7bOkW1a1W">Remastering David Bowie’s Most Iconic Albums in Dolby Atmos | Ken Scott &amp; Emre Ramazanoglu</a></p><p>Pegg, Nicholas. <em>The Complete David Bowie</em> (Titan Books, 2016).</p><p><em>Rock 'N' Roll Star</em> boxset, 2024.</p><p>Soligny, Jérôme. <em>David Bowie: Rainbowman 1967-1980</em> (Monoray, 2023).</p><p>Thompson, Dave. <em>Hallo Spaceboy: The Rebirth of David Bowie</em> (ECW Press, 2006).</p><p>Trynka, Paul. <em>David Bowie: Starman</em> (Little, Brown and Company, 2011).</p><p>Visconti, Tony. <em>The Autobiography: Bowie, Bolan and the Brooklyn Boy</em> (HarperCollins, 2007)</p><p><em>The Width Of A Circle</em> boxset, 2020.</p><p>Wikipedia.</p><p>Woodmansey, Mick. <em>Spider from Mars: My Life with Bowie</em> (St. Martin's Press, 2017).</p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the world premiere of the latest David Bowie podcast, Battlecries + Champagne, creator and host Aaron runs through the 2016 compilation album <em>Legacy: The Very Best Of David Bowie</em> 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.</p><p> </p><p>Contents:</p><p>00:03:13 Where Are We Now?</p><ul><li><p>an overview of the more important Bowie compilation albums over the years<br></p></li></ul><p>00:23:11 Telling Lies</p><ul><li><p>Top 5 omissions on Bowie comps that help obfuscate the narrative of Bowie's career<br></p></li></ul><p>00:34:50 Let’s Face The Music and Dance</p><ul><li><p>a deep dive into Legacy’s tracks and omissions<br></p></li></ul><p>02:31:43 Your Record Sleeves Are Better Than Your Songs</p><ul><li><p>commentary on the artwork of some Bowie compilations over the years</p></li></ul><p> </p><p>If you want to contact the show, we’d love to hear from you!</p><p><a href="mailto:Battlecriesandchampagne@outlook.com">Battlecriesandchampagne@outlook.com</a></p><p>Battlecriesandchampagnepodcast on IG</p><p>Battlecries + Champagne on YT</p><p> </p><p>If you want to listen along, here's a YouTube playlist featuring all the songs discussed: <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyjkFh0YAk7tA3LiPmJVdU_5CrsbfZho5&amp;si=BPw_Y2mcjR4QmX3a">https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyjkFh0YAk7tA3LiPmJVdU_5CrsbfZho5&amp;si=BPw_Y2mcjR4QmX3a</a></p><p> </p><p>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!</p><p> </p><p>Research for the show was culled from:</p><p><a href="http://Billboard.com">Billboard.com</a></p><p>Buckley, David. <em>Strange Fascination: David Bowie: The Definitive Biography</em> (Virgin Books, 2001).</p><p>Cann, Kevin. <em>David Bowie: Any Day Now: The London Years 1947-1974</em> (Adelita, 2010).</p><p>Library and Archives Canada. <em>RPM</em>.</p><p>Pegg, Nicholas. <em>The Complete David Bowie</em> (Titan Books, 2016).</p><p>Soligny, Jérôme. <em>David Bowie: Rainbowman 1967-1980</em> (Monoray, 2023).</p><p>Soligny, Jérôme. <em>David Bowie: Rainbowman 1983-2016</em> (Gallimard, 2020).</p><p>Thompson, Dave. <em>Hallo Spaceboy: The Rebirth of David Bowie</em> (ECW Press, 2006).</p><p>Trynka, Paul. <em>David Bowie: Starman</em> (Little, Brown and Company, 2011).</p><p>Wikipedia.</p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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