Recently one of the IFB projects was "Independence" and while I thought about it -- was it my first car? My first grown-up clothes I bought myself? Of course I missed the deadline. Then last night it came to me. My independence came because of music. Music set me free, I could be who I wanted, when I wanted and didn't give a fig what anyone thought. I could dress any way that pleased me going from style to style with ease and a sense of curiosity and happiness. I lived a rock n' roll lifestyle (guess I still do to a degree) and wish I could tell you all the fantastic things I saw and did! And I rebelled at every chance I could, usually in the name of all of the injustice in the world.
One song in particular really resonated with me. "Rebel Rebel" by David Bowie. I was a teen when it came out and pronounced to everyone that it was MY song! Below is a clip (sorry if I posted before) of Bowie during his Halloween Jack phase singing the song.
A few years back he redid the song, entitling it "Rebel Never Gets Old" which is the honest truth. Once a rebel always a rebel, and I'm here to prove it! Note the appearance of the Union Jack jacket made by Alexander McQueen makes an appearance.
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08 July 2011
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I soooo can't wait for your memoirs!!! Music was/is and always will be the root of everything that inspires me and sets me free xx
ReplyDeleteI love how you put that, as music does the same for me! The memoirs will have to wait until I speak with a lawyer -- I def don't want to get sued by some of the unflattering things I have to say. Although almost all won't mind as I have nice things to say!
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Suzanne
Bowie is a genius ... and the most beautiful blond man on the planet ... still to this day!! Isn't the second vid fabulous?! I saw the McQueen jacket and I wanted more, more, more of that amazingly stylish back-up singer - that feathered skirt!! Arrrgghhhhhhh!!! Yes, once a rebel, always a rebel. That's you Suzanne - hooray!! xoxoxoxo
ReplyDeleteGenius and infamous for stealing style from others and making it seem like he started it all! I think it was Mick Jagger who once said "don't ever wear a new pair of shoes around Bowie" pretty funny eh? Still I adore him! And hey, you're not exactly a conformist yourself! (Of course I mean that in the best way!)
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Suzanne
Hello Suzanne! I agree, music sets you free. For me it was Boy George who made me rejoice in being different, he used to squat in my town and as a teen I was in awe of the couldn't give a damn way of dressing. When he appeared on Top Of The Pops I was so proud. x
ReplyDeleteHi Vix! What a cool story! I would be proud too -- mainly for yourself and standing up to rejoice in being different in what can be a very mundane world! You're still doing a fine job of it, and have every reason to still be rejoicing! I have a BG story too, but as I recall it was when he started his early troubles so I could never hold it against him. Besides, how fab was he and the whole Culture Club? Hey, here's a small world for you -- a very good friend of mine's brother in-law is his old bass player! Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by and commenting!
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Suzanne
PS Just realised you're a fellow sagittarian, as is my daughter -- go team fire!
Where are you hiding?
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ReplyDeleteJust normal summer craziness!
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