DAVID BOWIE 1983-1987 Interviews

During the Serious Moonlight Tour in 1983


Recorded in 1987 for the King Biscuit broadcast from David Bowie's Glass Spider Tour, this interview contains two different recordings. The first part is a formal sit-down with Bowie aimed at promoting the tour. He talks in depth about the tour's production, as well as the meanings behind the theatrics. It is not only a testament to Bowie's hard work and dedication to putting on a great show, but also to his artistic merit, as his explanations regarding the meanings behind different aspects of the show prove that every detail was the result of a greater vision.
The second part of the interview seems to be from a chance encounter, where David was caught at a bar after a show. It is a more relaxed chat, with highlights including talk about his work on a Monty Python movie and joking about driving his glass spider.
Part 1
00:00 - Preparing for interviews
00:47 - Nervousness and depression in anticipation of the tour
02:55 - Theatrics for the tour
03:40 - Not getting rusty between tours / staying healthy
05:18 - A self-indulgent tour
05:50 - Similarities between past tours and the Glass Spider Tour
07:37 - Elements of past tours in the Glass Spider Tour
08:13 - Writing songs based on Brian Eno's habit of writing down dreams
09:53 - The choreography for the tour (by Toni Basil)
12:05 - The video for the tour / photographing dance
14:40 - The meanings behind the show
17:41 - Fascination with contradictions
18:36 - Different audiences: British, German, Italian, American
20:57 - Becoming comfortable with the show
21:57 - Comfort on stage vs. in studio
23:30 - The physical exertion of the show (for band and audience)
25:31 - The potential for growth within the shows
26:48 - Being daring
27:12 - Favorite pieces of the show
29:11 - Potential for being the final tour
30:23 - Thoughts on touring the USA
Part 2
00:00 - Sneaking out the back doors during tours
00:46 - The hardest part of meeting the press
01:25 - What's left to do
02:10 - The acting career / working on Yellowbeard
04:17 - Performing a stadium-sized show
05:08 - Driving a glass spider


part 2

On stage 30 August 1987 "Absolute beginners )