David Bowie Be My Wife – Speed Of Life (1977) estimated value € 35,00 (This may be sold or exchanged)

“Be My Wife” is a song by English musician David Bowie. It was the second single from Low (1977), released on 17 June 1977. Its presence on Low tones down the electronic feel of the rest of the album. The song features a more conventional lyric, closer to a traditional rock song than the fragmented lyrics elsewhere on the album. It opens with a ragtime piano figure that complements the somewhat retro lyric, before being set against guitars and drums. The lyrics are repeated with altered spacing throughout the verses, and the track fades out by returning to the introductory ragtime riff, repeating indefinitely with the band playing behind it.

“Be My Wife” became the first new Bowie release since “Changes” to fail to enter the UK chart. Despite this, it was frequently played live on subsequent tours, with Bowie often introducing it on stage as “one of my favourites,” as documented in various concert recordings and footage.

Tracklist

Side A – Be My Wife

Side B – Speed Of Life

Description

Media & Sleeve Condition

Media: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Ring wear: No
All three seams looking perfect: Yes
Picture sleeve looks near mint: Yes
Creases or folds: No
Stamps or writing: No

Personnel

A – Be My Wife (2:55)

Bass – George Murray
Bass (pump bass) – David Bowie
Guitar – David Bowie, Ricky Gardiner
Rhythm Guitar – Carlos Alomar
Piano – Roy Young
Percussion – Dennis Davis
Vocals – David Bowie

B – Speed Of Life

Bass – George Murray
Brass – David Bowie
Horn (tape horn) – David Bowie
Rhythm Guitar – Carlos Alomar
Piano – Roy Young
Percussion – Dennis Davis
Strings (synthetic) – David Bowie
Synthesizer (ARP) – David Bowie