Gail on RollingStone: I said to him, "There's no way I'm going to be able to sing and play that - are you kidding?" He was like, "I'll give you two weeks." And then he walked out of the room, so I had to figure it out. ... and: I said, "Is someone else going to play bass while I sing it?'" It was emotional for me because Queen are my favorite band of all time. Every night before I sang that song, I looked up at the lights and said a prayer to Freddie. I said, "I hope I do you justice, Freddie."
David and Gail's voices were magical together. This is just fantastic that David asked her to sing this song with him...She's got a strong and beautiful voice. You can see him loving her singing...
Still listening all these years later. Very few can improve on a song but these two nailed it. It's sad to know such legends have moved on to their next journey. Til the next life 🙏
David's smile when Gail belts out those wonderful notes is everything. Got to love these two together. Their voices are so damn good together and so were they....so sooo good together....
This is the best version of Under Pressure that I've ever had the good fortune of hearing and seeing it done live. David Bowie is Mr. Sound + Vision. I thank the creator for giving us the gift of David Bowie and all of his beautiful work. Rest In Peace David you will always be loved and missed by all of us fans, your family and friends.
I am 71 and just love this video so much. I have always been a Bowie fan , even when it wasn't "cool". David and Gail giving such a heartfelt and absolute knockout performance! Thanks for sharing this.
Got to see Gail perform last night for the Blackstar Orchestra concert in PDX. The standing ovation was much deserved. She blew everyone away. That voice. That mesmerizing and powerful voice. I get goosebumps just thinking about it.
Simply awesome, one for the ages, I thought he would live forever. The world is a lesser place without him in it. This is a fantastic version of a masterpiece.
My favourite song of all time. I absolutely adore both David and Freddie, but David and Gail Ann's version is better than Queen's version without David. Gail Ann nails it like a boss. I saw the Reality tour and hearing them sing this together will always be my top concert highlight for the rest of my life.
I completely agree with you in that this version is amazing. Gail sings like an Angel and David is just belting it out. He always sang better live than in the studio. I too saw the Reality tour and loved every minute of it.
What is said in the interviews of his protoges without so many words is that Mr. Bowie was so confident in his own value to his fans that his main delight was to endorse the contributions of his coperformers. An ultimate entertainer. Personification of the term, "noblesse oblige".
so powerful. gail ann dorsey, thanks for sharing your memories of your collaboration with david with us in rolling stone today. may your grief grow into gaiety when you remember your friend and mentor.
There is a lot of sorrow, maybe even some despair, in this song. But there is also a bit of hope in it (no contradicition here). The stuff of our lives. Dorsey's voice is clear, clean and crisp. And I listen.
Laugh. Remember to laugh. These two are so meant to be together on and off stage. Love them both for their music and minds and honesty. God bless them for their gifts--musical and humanity.xo
So many fantastic live versions of them doing this song together, but this might be the best. They are *so* locked in together, they both look fabulous, and Bowie's obvious confidence that Gail can carry the song is just a joy to watch.
I saw both her and David live during the heroes tour, she was impeccable and David was just amazing. The whole time he was flaunting Gail as one of the most amazing singers/musicians he had ever met, and you just knew it was all genuine. The performance just cemented it. 100's of gigs I have attended and it was the best, by far. and it wasn't even "my thing". Apparently I never knew what my thing was.
great performance..... as ever..... what a sound ... credit to the bass players voice!!!!!!! She is fantastic!!!! Loved your music Mr Bowie.. Rest now.
Phenomenal performance...... love everything about it! ❤️ They were a great team....very complimentary while displaying the utmost respect to each other
either i'm lousy, or it's not easy playing bass whilst singing. (on guitar it's fine for me, for some reason). anyway, that girl had nailed it, and gave some unexpected moments. Bowie only gets even better, the more I listen
i've so cried, that im feel devastated. so beautiful and incredible. i have no words as a foreigner, but i have too much love for these artists that is incomprehensible.. im crying now. and, that was really real.. like the jeff buckley song
Gail on RollingStone:
I said to him, "There's no way I'm going to be able to sing and play
that - are you kidding?" He was like, "I'll give you two weeks." And
then he walked out of the room, so I had to figure it out.
... and:
I said, "Is someone else going to play bass while I sing it?'" It was
emotional for me because Queen are my favorite band of all time. Every
night before I sang that song, I looked up at the lights and said a
prayer to Freddie. I said, "I hope I do you justice, Freddie."
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/david-bowie-bassist-gail-ann-dorsey-he-altered-the-course-of-my-life-172271/
1980
Under pressure
David and Gail's voices were magical together. This is just fantastic that David asked her to sing this song with him...She's got a strong and beautiful voice. You can see him loving her singing...
Certainly ,from the first moment I saw him making an expression only to himself which could only have meant "not wow but FUCKING WOW".
Still listening all these years later. Very few can improve on a song but these two nailed it. It's sad to know such legends have moved on to their next journey. Til the next life 🙏
😊
Top of the bill
David is absolutely amazing! Gail is superb! Together they are magical!
Gail Ann Dorsey, one of David Bowie's greatest discoveries!
1980
Imagine doing Freddie better than Freddie.
Another Bowie discovery that is truly wonderful is a Canadian girl named Emm Gryner and she's easy on the eyes.
David's smile when Gail belts out those wonderful notes is everything. Got to love these two together. Their voices are so damn good together and so were they....so sooo good together....
I love how his face lights up at the sound of her voice. A generous performer.
Asombrosa interpretación de Gail Anne Dorsey, y tocando el bajo!! Qué maravillosa voz la de ésta mujer.
Hermosa toda
This is the best version of Under Pressure that I've ever had the good fortune of hearing and seeing it done live. David Bowie is Mr. Sound + Vision. I thank the creator for giving us the gift of David Bowie and all of his beautiful work. Rest In Peace David you will always be loved and missed by all of us fans, your family and friends.
Wow, does she have a powerful voice. Like Freddie did. Very respectful version. I like. Thanks for posting.
No respect needed to be given. Bowie co-wrote the song.
1980
the grin he breaks into at 2:30 ... just at the sound of her voice.
Because he cant sing anymore ?? No offence but we all have our day dont we ?
I am 71 and just love this video so much. I have always been a Bowie fan , even when it wasn't "cool". David and Gail giving such a heartfelt and absolute knockout performance! Thanks for sharing this.
Gail Ann Dorsey...magnificent! What a voice, what a talent. And Bowie not afraid to showcase it. BRAVO!!!!
Got to see Gail perform last night for the Blackstar Orchestra concert in PDX. The standing ovation was much deserved. She blew everyone away. That voice. That mesmerizing and powerful voice. I get goosebumps just thinking about it.
Simply awesome, one for the ages, I thought he would live forever. The world is a lesser place without him in it. This is a fantastic version of a masterpiece.
Gail fucking ROCKED this.
love how david lets people shine, so assured in his worth knowing that it’s his stage anyway lol
A song for the common people, about the common people. Magnificent and never more poignant.
He really smiles when she kills it.
That is what a teacher does
Watched this so many times and Gail is just something else. WOW. Absolutely incredible.
Best version ever❤❤❤❤
My favourite song of all time. I absolutely adore both David and Freddie, but David and Gail Ann's version is better than Queen's version without David. Gail Ann nails it like a boss. I saw the Reality tour and hearing them sing this together will always be my top concert highlight for the rest of my life.
I completely agree with you in that this version is amazing. Gail sings like an Angel and David is just belting it out. He always sang better live than in the studio. I too saw the Reality tour and loved every minute of it.
Fredy y David siempre vivos en mi corazón ❤️
Besos al cielo mi par de grandes genios
What an amazing performance! Spot on! Both David and Gail Ann in rare form on this night!
The best performance!I love their singing.
What a pity for David, rest in peace to him
What is said in the interviews of his protoges without so many words is that Mr. Bowie was so confident in his own value to his fans that his main delight was to endorse the contributions of his coperformers. An ultimate entertainer. Personification of the term, "noblesse oblige".
Un capolavoro...love Bowie forever
What a performance if this masterpiece! Simply beautiful.
David....how to live in this world without you??? One of the very few last real men left. Love you forever.
Yes, David, whitout you? I dont't believe, RIP your fan from Brasil
+Eva Leherová there are of course other men, even great and beautiful men, just none like him. RIP
noooooo i love you 2nd im your cutie girl
so powerful. gail ann dorsey, thanks for sharing your memories of your collaboration with david with us in rolling stone today. may your grief grow into gaiety when you remember your friend and mentor.
There is a lot of sorrow, maybe even some despair, in this song.
But there is also a bit of hope in it (no contradicition here). The stuff of our lives.
Dorsey's voice is clear, clean and crisp.
And I listen.
Laugh. Remember to laugh. These two are so meant to be together on and off stage. Love them both for their music and minds and honesty. God bless them for their gifts--musical and humanity.xo
Amazing performance. Gail was incredible. David was the second coolest person on the stage that night.
Dream about it ... Once Mr bowie is in stage, nobody can beat him.
1980
So many fantastic live versions of them doing this song together, but this might be the best. They are *so* locked in together, they both look fabulous, and Bowie's obvious confidence that Gail can carry the song is just a joy to watch.
What an absolute treasure to stumble upon. Clicking around on youtube vids and fall on this stunning beautiful performance.
I saw both her and David live during the heroes tour, she was impeccable and David was just amazing. The whole time he was flaunting Gail as one of the most amazing singers/musicians he had ever met, and you just knew it was all genuine. The performance just cemented it. 100's of gigs I have attended and it was the best, by far. and it wasn't even "my thing". Apparently I never knew what my thing was.
great performance..... as ever..... what a sound ... credit to the bass players voice!!!!!!! She is fantastic!!!! Loved your music Mr Bowie.. Rest now.
Gail what a voice
i have been listening to David's songs for 1 whole week now 😦 and it still pains me when the thought of him gone goes through my head 😢
This will never get old. Ever.
R.I.P. to a great Legend
Great duo
That piano intro was beautiful. Bowie liked it, too.
He'd been working with Mike Garson, the pianist, for something like 23 years off and on when this was filmed.
Genial, aunque debo reconocer que mi favorita será siempre la versión con Freddie.
Grandes por siempre David y Freddie.
Thank you for sharing your God-given talent Mr. David Bowie... Rest in peace...
Brilliant rendition of this song.
Man, she nailed it!...awesum. r.I.p. mr.Bowie
Gail owns this! I know it's probably already been said. I wanted to say it too.
I don't think so, she's simply very good, but he's the only great.
Sed Verdad Bowie is def a legend, no doubt, but sorry, dude, Gail does own this performance.
I agree, her voice is something very special and Bowie is rather sexy!
Back again for 100th time. She lights this song on fire. One of the greateat live perfomances ever. Still gives me shivers..!!!
Gail and David were made for another and nothing can ever reach those 2 together.
Great live performance, I wish that he would have done it when Freddie was alive, that would have been some epic moment.
David 😔 😢 2018 now. Your music is going to be forever !!
she's excellent, and David is good too
The piano is the mystical element.
That's the great Mike Garson. You know, the one who played that delightfully wigged-out solo on Aladdin Sane.
Hey,
Fantastique et formidable. Grand merci. 👍👏🎵💃🐉
Just amazing. Made me cry.
Só nos faz chorar de felicidade em saber que vivemos e vimos tudo isto em uma década linda e eterna e ninguém roubara de nós .
I love the bass player she is amazing
David Bowie worked with his time. All the teenagers should listen to this song which can help to go over peer pressure and therefore stress.
Phenomenal performance...... love everything about it! ❤️
They were a great team....very complimentary while displaying the utmost respect to each other
either i'm lousy, or it's not easy playing bass whilst singing. (on guitar it's fine for me, for some reason). anyway, that girl had nailed it, and gave some unexpected moments. Bowie only gets even better, the more I listen
This song is big enough to accommodate any number of fine performances, of which there have been plenty.
"Beautiful Man"! One of The Greats!
Bowie no podes mas de genio!
Qué hermosura de canción, la piba del bajo es un encanto, y David por dios, cómo se extraña esta música dios mio
David and Gail Ann compliment each other. She has such a strong voice. Awesome!
Mr. Starman your music will live on forever! RIP
girl is giving me goosebumps 💕
rest in peace my fave great singer
i've so cried, that im feel devastated. so beautiful and incredible. i have no words as a foreigner, but i have too much love for these artists that is incomprehensible.. im crying now. and, that was really real.. like the jeff buckley song
Can't quite believe this. I am so sad, so lonely, without him in the world.
She is just amazing ♥️
Yes this makes me happy I forgot how much I loved his music
Beautiful song❤️
They made me goosebumps. All miss you guys 😭
Uma das melhores versões 💯✨✨✨
Thank you. She's outstanding. David and the band were great.
It does not get any better than this.
Espetáculo, isso é muito lindo!❤❤❤❤
Fuck yes I absolutely love Gail
yeeeaaAaHhh
thanks many many to everyine include in this peace of magic
Gail is so awesomely good it brings tears to my eyes
They’re amazing love them forever
Wow. That was spectacular
Não tem como não se emocionar com esses dois cantando juntos 😍😢
What a gift he was!!!
SHE IS GREAT!!!
Both are absolutely wonderful!
Um cover deve ser digno como este. ❤
Her voice is so clean without an accent. That takes talent and control
NOSSA QUANTO TALENTO ...MEU DEUS E QUE VOZ ....QUE SALDADES PARA SEMPRE !!😍🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🇧🇷ALGUEM OUVINDO ESTÁ BELEZURA !
Gave me the chills....
WOW shes great
David bowie junto con la intérprete exelente
David bowie junto con mercury de lo mejor Dios los tenga en gloria
Unbelievably outstanding! Much better than the original. Bowie forever and ever! Heroes!
Wunderbaar
Today is a very sad day for me..... R.I.P my dear DAVID!!!
Amo essa musica 💟
QEPD genio de la vida, gracias por todo.
1:03 Bowie's agressive vocal.
tive o prazer de ver seu show em São Paulo muito lindo.
Rest In Peace! Your music will leave forever!
You mean, live?
Qeen right the song and drum and guitar in and guitar and freddie song and david bpwie