David Bowie 1978-06-09 Rotterdam ,Sportpaleis Ahoy – New Words – SQ 6,5

David Bowie 1978-06-09 Rotterdam ,Sportpaleis Ahoy - New Words -
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01 - Warszawa.flac
02 - "Heroes".flac
03 - What In The World.flac
04 - Be My Wife.flac
05 - The Jean Genie.flac
06 - Blackout.flac
07 - Sense Of Doubt.flac
08 - Speed Of Life.flac
09 - Breaking Glass.flac
10 - Fame.flac
11 - Beauty And The Beast.flac
12 - [band introduction].flac
13 - Five Years.flac
14 - Soul Love.flac
15 - Star.flac
16 - Hang On To Yourself.flac
17 - Ziggy Stardust.flac
18 - Suffragette City.flac
19 - Art Decade.flac
20 - Alabama Song.flac
21 - Station To Station.flac
22 - Stay.flac
23 - TVC 15.flac
24 - Rebel Rebel.flac

David Bowie at Ahoy Rotterdam – June 9, 1978
On Friday, June 9, 1978, David Bowie brought his acclaimed Isolar II Tour to the Sportpaleis Ahoy in Rotterdam. For the thousands of fans packed into the venue, it would become an unforgettable evening filled with spectacle, excitement, and a few moments of pure chaos.

From the moment the lights went down, the atmosphere inside Ahoy was electric. The audience responded enthusiastically to every song, and it quickly became clear that this would be one of the most lively stops of the tour.

One amusing incident occurred when Carlos Alomar, Bowie's longtime guitarist and musical director, took centre stage to guide the band through a section of the performance. Standing in the crowd, one concertgoer overheard a woman say to her neighbour, completely convinced that Alomar was Bowie himself: "Look, Bowie has dressed up as a Black man!" The mistaken identity became one of the many memorable stories from the evening.

A major visual highlight arrived during The Jean Genie, when a huge neon structure on stage was illuminated for the first time. The dramatic lighting transformed the stage into a dazzling futuristic scene and drew gasps of admiration from the crowd.

During Ziggy Stardust, several bouquets of roses were thrown onto the stage. Bowie picked up one of the flowers while singing and carried it through the final moments of the song. As he reached the famous closing line, he stretched out his arms beneath two beams of light and drew out the words, "Now Ziggy played... guitar!" The image was both theatrical and iconic.

The mood shifted again during the instrumental Art Decade. Sweeping coloured lights moved across the audience, revealing thousands of waving hands throughout the arena. Bowie appeared genuinely touched by the reaction and waved back enthusiastically at the sea of fans.

One of the night's most talked-about moments came during Station to Station. Adrian Belew launched into an extended guitar solo that became increasingly wild and animated. His performance was so energetic that even Bowie, leaning against the piano, appeared close to losing his composure with laughter.

As the song built toward its dramatic climax, the excitement inside Ahoy reached a boiling point. A young fan suddenly jumped from his seat and ran toward the stage. Within moments, others followed. People climbed onto their chairs, rushed into the aisles, and surged forward. While security struggled to keep control, Bowie continued singing, laughing at the unfolding scene while wisely keeping a safe distance from the growing crowd.

When Station to Station finally ended, Bowie and the band left the stage. The audience responded with thunderous applause, rhythmic stomping, and chants demanding an encore. Thousands of cigarette lighters illuminated the darkened arena, creating a breathtaking spectacle.

The band soon returned with powerful performances of Stay and TVC 15. Bowie danced energetically across the stage while the audience transformed the venue into something resembling a giant celebration rather than a concert hall.

After another brief departure, many fans sensed the evening was not yet over. They were right. Bowie returned for a second encore, dressed in a striking snakeskin-style jacket, and launched into a swinging version of Rebel Rebel. The entire audience sang along, turning the performance into a massive communal celebration.

Only then did the house lights come up, signalling the end of an extraordinary night. Slowly, the crowd made its way out of Ahoy, fully aware that they had witnessed something special.

After the concert, Bowie and keyboard player Sean Mayes reportedly visited Bonaparte, a popular Rotterdam nightclub where they could relax, dance, and socialise away from the crowds of fans waiting outside.

Years later, Mayes reflected on the evening:
"The gig was large and the crowd lively after the sedate gig in Scandinavia. It seemed a pity to be driving away from them after the show, but Amsterdam was waiting."

For many who attended, the Rotterdam concert of June 9, 1978 remains one of the most exciting and memorable David Bowie performances ever staged in the Netherlands.

Tour band 1978 – The Low and Heroes World Tour :
David Bowie – vocals, chamberlain
Adrian Belew – lead guitar, backing vocals
Carlos Alomar – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (music director)
George Murray – bass guitar, backing vocals
Dennis Davis – drums, percussion
Roger Powell – keyboards, synthesizer ,Moog Taurus bass pedals ,backing vocals (except 11–14 November 1978)
Dennis Garcia – keyboards, synthesizer (11–14 November 1978 only)
Sean Mayes – piano, string ensemble, backing vocals Simon House – electric violin
Simon House – electric violin.

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