In May 1978, Bowie travelled to the Beat Club studios in Bremen to appear in a “live in the studio” special for the fabled program. The show was originally broadcast on 4 August 1978.
As always, Bowie is more than ably supported by his superb backing band, which here includes Adrian Belew on electric guitar; George Murray on bass guitar; Carlos Alomar on rhythm guitar; Dennis Davis on drums; Simon House on violin; Sean Mayes on piano and strings; and Roger Powell on keyboards and synthesizers.
The set is a cut-down version of the Isolar II show that was being toured at the time. The following night the band played in Copenhagen.
Track Listing
- Sense Of Doubt (00:00)
- Beauty and the Beast (4:03)
- “Heroes” (8:54)
- Stay (16:31)
- Jean Genie (23:36)
- TVC 15 (29:57)
- Moon of Alabama (Whiskey Bar) (34:30)
- Rebel Rebel (39:23)