Greatest Male Solo Artist - Round 1 - Neil Young vs David Bowie

[Captain Howdy]

2 minutes ago, AngryofTuebrook said:

Sophie's Choice was a piece of piss compared to this.

 

I love Neil Young, but I couldn't vote against Bowie.

Good man

[mgw100]

It's Neil Young for me. I like Bowie of course but Young is the man. Gutted he's going out

[AngryOfTuebrook]

58 minutes ago, paddyberger said:

Harvest Moon is a go to for me, those harmonics and the main lick, just beautiful. 

Someone got me a copy of the album when it first came out. It took me a while to even hear Harvest Moon, because Unknown Legend was one of those rare tracks that you want to listen to about 4 or 5 times when you first hear it.

[Captain Howdy]

I must point out that I love Neil Young, but Bowie innit 

[Raymond Duck]

30 minutes ago, AngryofTuebrook said:

Someone got me a copy of the album when it first came out. It took me a while to even hear Harvest Moon, because Unknown Legend was one of those rare tracks that you want to listen to about 4 or 5 times when you first hear it.

That’s a great track, he just has tons of them. 
 

Those tracks I picked were for playing on the guitar but same applies really. I’ve seen him at least 10 times now, I love it when he just goes off on one for like 20 mins, Love and Only Love, Hey Hey My My, Like A Hurricane...

 

So special when he strips it back too, just him and his acoustic or the piano. Old Man, Needle, Goosebumps everywhere. 
 

I’ll not challenge anyone voting for Bowie, but Neil Young for me is genius and can do it all. Shame they come up against each other right off the bat, neither deserve to go out this early.

 

 

[Carvalho Diablo]

The live version of Danger Bird from Year of The Horse contains the greatest guitar solo in the history of ever.

[johnsusername]

David Bowie is the greatest male solo artist. I hope this helps anyone who is undecided. 

[Captain Howdy]

4 minutes ago, johnsusername said:

David Bowie is the greatest male solo artist. I hope this helps anyone who is undecided. 

[Strontium]

Paul will be along in a minute to point out that the greatest male solo artist is definitely not a white man.

[Captain Howdy]

5 minutes ago, Strontium Dog™ said:

Paul will be along in a minute to point out that the greatest male solo artist is definitely not a white man.

I think Paul will go with Prince, he loves him. I’m a huge Prince fan as well in fairness but for reasons I’ve outlined I think Bowie beats him.

[Mook]

I don't always agree with Paul but he would be 100% correct.

 

[Tony Moanero]

Impossible to choose, tossed a coin, Bowie.

[Barrington Womble]

I love Neil young. And I don't love Bowie. But the influence Bowie has had across music is so immense, so I've sadly have to go with Bowie. This was tougher than the Johnny cash vote. 

[aws]

Sorry Neil but it's got to be Bowie. Saw one of the last Ziggy concerts in Manchester - one of the best shows I've been to. 

[easytoslip]

I only like Bowies early stuff and I suppose that has a lot to do with nostalgia really but as my music tastes changed and developed, Young was a big part of that, though I agree that Bowie tapped into different genres as such I never gave him much attention, so it's Mr Young for me. Tough choice and more to come no doubt. 

[John102]

If someone told me I could have a cup of tea right now, however, it meant never listening to either of these ever again, I'd be slurping away within 5 mins.

 

Not for me. 

[SasaS]

When I was a kid I traded Heroes for Computer World. Never looked back.

[Tony Moanero]

1 hour ago, John102 said:

If someone told me I could have a cup of tea right now, however, it meant never listening to either of these ever again, I'd be slurping away within 5 mins.

 

Not for me. 

 

[AngryOfTuebrook]

David does Neil.

 

[AngryOfTuebrook]

1 hour ago, John102 said:

If someone told me I could have a cup of tea right now, however, it meant never listening to either of these ever again, I'd be slurping away within 5 mins.

 

Not for me. 

Jesus wept.

 

Do you even know what your ears are for?

[John102]

Always thought Bowie's best work was in Labyrinth.

 

UB40 took Neil Diamond and improved upon it, which says all you need to know.

[AngryOfTuebrook]

19 minutes ago, John102 said:

UB40 took Neil Diamond and improved upon it, which says all you need to know.

Does it, though?

[TheHowieLama]

UB40 took Neil Diamond and improved upon it, which says all you need to know.

 

I think I might need more information here.

[Tony Moanero]

38 minutes ago, John102 said:

 

UB40 took Neil Diamond and improved upon it, which says all you need to know.

Ha ha. You’re taking the piss, aren’t you?

[John102]

1 minute ago, Tony Moanero said:

Ha ha. You’re taking the piss, aren’t you?

I may have let the mask slip with that last one.