David Bowie
David Live
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AMG Review of David Live
Stephen Thomas Erlewine
All Music GuideThe supporting tour for Diamond Dogs was supposed to be a theatrical extravaganza, yet as he headed out on the road, David Bowie became infatuated with Philly soul and changed his entire approach to reflect his new interest, as well as his backing band in the process. As a result, the double-album David Live captures Bowie in transition, as he moves from glam rock to plastic soul. The set list draws heavily from Ziggy Stardust-era songs, yet there are a few surprises, like a stilted cover of "Knock On Wood" and an inspired version of "All the Young Dudes," a song Bowie gave Mott the Hoople. Since Bowie's attempts at soul are a little awkward at this stage, David Live is primarily of interest as a historical document, yet there's enough good material to make it worthwhile for fanatics.
WHY IS THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TRYING TO TAKE OVER THE 1-800-SUICIDE HOTLINE?
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I thought conservatives extol community-based initiatives and abhor Big Government. Yet, despite a government-funded evaluation stating the benefits of 1-800-SUICIDE hotline and the fact that almost 2 million callers have reached help and hope over the last 8 years, the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA), a division of Health & Human Services, has decided to create...
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