After David Bowie died in 2016, we disÂcovÂered that the musiÂcian had a knack for doing impresÂsions of felÂlow celebriÂties. Could he sing a song in the style of Iggy Pop, Lou Reed, Tom Waits, and Bruce SpringÂsteen? Turns out, he could. And yes, he could do an Elvis impresÂsion too.
The clip above aired back in 2013 on “This Is Radio Clash,” a radio show hostÂed by the Clash’s Mick Jones, Paul Simonon and TopÂper HeadÂon. “HelÂlo everyÂbody,” this is David Bowie makÂing a teleÂphone call from the US of A. At this time of the year I can’t help but rememÂber my British-ness and all the jolÂly British folk, so here’s to you and have yourÂselves a MerÂry litÂtle ChristÂmas and a HapÂpy New Year. Thank you very much.”
It’s maybe not as memÂoÂrable as his 1977 ChristÂmas duet with Bing CrosÂby, but, hey, it’s still a fun litÂtle way to get the holÂiÂday seaÂson in swing.
Bonus: Below hear Bowie sing PresÂley’s clasÂsic “I Can’t Help Falling in Love With You.” I hadÂn’t heard it before, and it’s a treat.
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