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A decade ago, Rolling Stone Magazine<\/a> conducted a poll to “determine” the best David Bowie song. HEROES was selected as the #1 Bowie song. HEROES was not a huge hit when it first came out failing to chart. I also was surprised for I have been a big fan for years and this song, although good, was not in my top 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But over the years, it just keeps getting better. Some songs hold up and improve. Others sound quaint and should go away. HEROES just keeps getting better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some versions that I like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. The official video from the orginal album. <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. A slower, casual, more bluesy sound<\/a> – maybe my favorite. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Live Aid <\/a>– introduces the band and an epic performance in front of 100,000.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. A classic version<\/a> – live.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    It has also been covered a few times:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Motorhead<\/a> did a gritty version and it takes on a different meaning – rocking hard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Peter Gabriel<\/a> did an orchestral version – serene and eerie.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Depeche Mode<\/a> did a cover that is closer to Bowie’s but is still unique to them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. The Wallflowers<\/a> version.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. U2<\/a> version in a tribute to Bowie. As only U2 can sound. Bono’s vocals and The Edge’s iconic guitar.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      It has also been in numerous movies. But two versions stand out to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Perks of Being a Wallflower<\/a> – this movie came out in 2012 and the RS poll was done a year later. I tend to think this might have brought new fans to the song. American teenagers. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. “Helden”<\/a> – the German version from the movie Downfall. This is suspenseful. I like how the song is embedded into the story. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Sure there are bad versions of it too (Moulin Rogue) but I am not going to link to it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        A great song that builds over time. A Classic that deserves the adjective and should be capitalized. A moment that will be interpreted for decades by new people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Bowie lives forever!<\/p>\n\n\n

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