David Bowie • “Heroes“ • TopPop • October 13th 1977
David Bowie • “Heroes“ • TopPop • October 13th 1977
Audio:
David Bowie • “Heroes” recorded live on TopPop, October 13th 1977
David Bowie • V-2 Schneider from the album “Heroes”, recorded in August, 1977
Musicians
David Bowie – vocals, keyboards, guitars, saxophone, tambourine
Brian Eno – synthesizers, keyboards, guitar treatments
Robert Fripp – lead guitar
Carlos Alomar – rhythm guitar
George Murray – bass guitar
Dennis Davis – drums, percussion
Tony Visconti – percussion, backing vocals
Original track produced by David Bowie and Tony Visconti
Video:
AVRO TopPop outtakes • October 13th 1977
AVRO TopPop broadcast • October 15th 1977
The material for Bowie’s album “Heroes” was recorded and mixed quickly in August ’77. In early September, just prior to the release of the “Heroes” single, Bowie commenced a short promotional tour, recording TV shows and the “Heroes” video.
The recording dates of the tour were:
September 7th • UK • The Marc Show
September 11th • UK • Bing Crosby’s Merrie Olde Christmas TV S