David Bowie With Others
David Bowie Live Collaborations
Overview of live recordings, concerts, radio and TV sessions where David Bowie sings together with other artists, or other artists sing live with Bowie (1964–2006). Only genuinely live vocals are included – no mimed TV appearances, no pure studio duets.
Master list (text version)
This is the full plain-text version of the live collaborations list, grouped by era.
1964–1968 — Early live recordings & group vocals
- 1966 — BBC Radio: David Bowie & The Lower Third
- Live in-studio sessions with The Lower Third providing harmonies and backing vocals.
- 1967 — BBC Radio: David Bowie & The Buzz
- Live BBC recordings featuring group vocals and backing harmonies.
- 1968 — Feathers (Bowie, Hermione Farthingale, John Hutchinson)
- Live trio performances and in-studio live sessions with all three singing together.
1969–1971 — BBC live sessions
- 1969 — BBC Sessions with John "Hutch" Hutchinson
- Live duo vocals on songs such as Space Oddity, Janine and Unwashed And Somewhat Slightly Dazed.
- 1970 — The Sunday Show (John Peel)
- Live performance with Bowie’s band contributing backing vocals.
- 1971 — Sounds of the Seventies (Bob Harris)
- Live in-studio recordings, multiple tracks with backing vocals from the band.
1972–1973 — Ziggy Stardust era & Jeff Beck guest spot
- 1972–1973 — David Bowie & The Spiders from Mars
- Touring band with strong live group vocals on songs like Moonage Daydream, Suffragette City, Rock ’n’ Roll Suicide and Ziggy Stardust.
- 3 July 1973 — Hammersmith Odeon (Jeff Beck guest appearance)
- Special guest Jeff Beck joins Bowie on stage; live performances of The Jean Genie / Love Me Do and Round and Round with shared vocals and guitar.
1974 — Soul Tour (David Live)
- 1974 — Soul Tour with Luther Vandross, Ava Cherry & Robin Clark
- Luther Vandross provides live duet-style vocals and call-and-response on Young Americans, Somebody Up There Likes Me, Right, Knock on Wood and others, with Ava Cherry and Robin Clark adding gospel and soul harmonies.
1975 — Live television with Cher
- 1975 — The Cher Show (live)
- True live vocal performance with Cher, including a duet on Young Americans and a long medley segment where both sing together.
1976 — Station to Station tour
- 1976 — Station to Station tour
- Live band backing vocals on songs such as Stay, Queen Bitch, Star and Word on a Wing.
1977 — Iggy Pop tour & Bing Crosby
- 1977 — Iggy Pop "The Idiot" tour
- Bowie appears live on stage as keyboard player and backing vocalist with Iggy Pop. His backing vocals can be heard on the live album TV Eye 1977 Live.
- 1977 — Bing Crosby TV special (live in-studio)
- Duet with Bing Crosby on Peace on Earth / Little Drummer Boy, recorded as a genuine live in-studio performance.
1979 — Saturday Night Live
- 15 December 1979 — Saturday Night Live (SNL)
- Live performances featuring Klaus Nomi and Joey Arias singing with Bowie on The Man Who Sold the World, TVC 15 and Boys Keep Swinging.
1980–1983 — Band vocals on tour
- 1980–1983 — Scary Monsters / Serious Moonlight tours
- No external guest stars, but strong live group vocals from Bowie’s band on songs like Fashion, Ashes to Ashes, Young Americans and Stay.
1985 — Tina Turner & Live Aid
- 1985 — Tina Turner live in Birmingham
- Guest appearance with Tina Turner, singing the duet Tonight live on stage.
- 1985 — Live Aid (All-Star Finale)
- Bowie joins the all-star ensemble at Live Aid, singing live alongside artists including Elton John, members of Queen, Sting, Midge Ure and Bob Geldof.
1986–1989 — Glass Spider & Sound+Vision tours
- 1986–1989 — Tour band vocals
- No additional guest artists, but continued use of live backing vocals on songs such as Heroes, Absolute Beginners and Modern Love.
1990–1993 — Duets & Freddie Mercury Tribute
- 1990–1993 — Tours with Gail Ann Dorsey
- Bowie’s bassist and vocalist Gail Ann Dorsey becomes a key live duet partner, especially on Under Pressure and other songs during the 1990s.
- 1992 — Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert (Wembley)
- Live duet with Annie Lennox on Under Pressure, plus participation in the all-star finale with Queen, Elton John, George Michael, Axl Rose and others.
1995–1996 — Outside tour with Nine Inch Nails
- 1995–1996 — Joint Outside tour sets with Nine Inch Nails
- Shared-stage performances with Trent Reznor and Nine Inch Nails, including live versions of Hurt, Reptile, Hallo Spaceboy and transitional medleys like Subterraneans / Scary Monsters.
1996 — Bridge School Benefit
- 1996 — Neil Young’s Bridge School Benefit
- Bowie appears at the acoustic charity concert, joining other artists (including Neil Young) in shared live performances and ensemble moments.
1997 — Placebo
- 1997 — Live performances with Placebo
- Duet appearances with Placebo on Without You I’m Nothing in concert settings.
1999–2004 — Heathen & Reality era
- 1999–2004 — Tours with Gail Ann Dorsey
- Extensive live work with Gail Ann Dorsey on backing and duet-style vocals, notably Under Pressure, Sunday and other songs during the Heathen and Reality tours.
2002 — 50th Birthday Concert (Madison Square Garden)
- 2002 — David Bowie’s 50th Birthday Concert
- A major all-star live celebration with guest performances from Lou Reed, Dave Grohl, Billy Corgan, Frank Black, Robert Smith, Sonic Youth and Moby, all sharing vocals and instruments with Bowie on stage.
2006 — David Gilmour & Alicia Keys
- 2006 — David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) – Royal Albert Hall
- Bowie appears as special guest with David Gilmour, singing live on Arnold Layne (lead vocals) and Comfortably Numb (refrain), captured on the concert release Remember That Night.
- 2006 — Alicia Keys – Black Ball
- Live duet with Alicia Keys on Changes at the Black Ball charity event.
Year-by-year timeline
A compact vertical timeline of Bowie’s live collaborations and shared-vocal performances.
Table view
A structured table with year, main collaborators, context and short notes.
| Year / Period | Main collaborators | Context / Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | The Lower Third | BBC radio sessions | Live in-studio recordings with group vocals and harmonies. |
| 1967 | The Buzz | BBC radio sessions | Live recordings featuring band backing vocals. |
| 1968 | Hermione Farthingale, John Hutchinson | Feathers live shows & sessions | Trio performances with all three singing live together. |
| 1969 | John "Hutch" Hutchinson | BBC sessions | Live duo vocals on songs such as Space Oddity. |
| 1970 | Bowie’s band | The Sunday Show (John Peel) | Live BBC session with band backing vocals. |
| 1971 | Bowie’s band | Sounds of the Seventies (Bob Harris) | Multiple live in-studio tracks with backing vocals. |
| 1972–1973 | The Spiders from Mars | Ziggy Stardust tours | Strong live group vocals on multiple songs each night. |
| 1973 | Jeff Beck | Hammersmith Odeon farewell concert | Guest appearance on The Jean Genie / Love Me Do, Round and Round. |
| 1974 | Luther Vandross, Ava Cherry, Robin Clark | Soul Tour / David Live | Live duets and gospel/soul harmonies on Young Americans and more. |
| 1975 | Cher | The Cher Show | True live TV duet on Young Americans and medley. |
| 1976 | Bowie’s touring band | Station to Station tour | Internal band backing vocals on songs like Stay. |
| 1977 | Iggy Pop | The Idiot tour | Bowie on keyboards and backing vocals, documented on TV Eye 1977 Live. |
| 1977 | Bing Crosby | TV special (in-studio) | Live duet Peace on Earth / Little Drummer Boy. |
| 1979 | Klaus Nomi, Joey Arias | Saturday Night Live | Live shared vocals on three songs. |
| 1980–1983 | Bowie’s band | Scary Monsters / Serious Moonlight tours | Group vocals on Fashion, Ashes to Ashes, etc. |
| 1985 | Tina Turner | Birmingham concert | Live duet on Tonight. |
| 1985 | Multiple artists (Queen, Elton John, Sting, etc.) | Live Aid finale | Bowie sings as part of all-star ensemble. |
| 1986–1989 | Bowie’s band | Glass Spider / Sound+Vision tours | Internal backing vocals on songs such as Heroes and Modern Love. |
| 1990–1993 | Gail Ann Dorsey | Touring band | Regular live duets, notably on Under Pressure. |
| 1992 | Annie Lennox, Queen + guests | Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert | Duet on Under Pressure and all-star finale. |
| 1995–1996 | Trent Reznor & Nine Inch Nails | Joint Outside tour sets | Live collaborations on Hurt, Reptile, Hallo Spaceboy, etc. |
| 1996 | Neil Young & others | Bridge School Benefit | Shared live performances in an acoustic charity setting. |
| 1997 | Placebo | Live performances | Duet appearances on Without You I’m Nothing. |
| 1999–2004 | Gail Ann Dorsey | Heathen / Reality tours | Ongoing duet and backing vocals (e.g. Under Pressure, Sunday). |
| 2002 | Lou Reed, Dave Grohl, Billy Corgan, Frank Black, Robert Smith, Sonic Youth, Moby | 50th Birthday Concert (MSG) | All-star live collaborations across multiple songs. |
| 2006 | David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) | Royal Albert Hall | Guest vocals on Arnold Layne and Comfortably Numb, captured on Remember That Night. |
| 2006 | Alicia Keys | Black Ball charity event | Live duet on Changes. |
Illustration view (Bowie-style cards)
Highlight cards for key live collaborations, TV/radio sessions and shared-vocal performances throughout David Bowie’s career. You can later add images or icons inside these cards to match your existing Bowie sections.
Live with The Lower Third
Sessions with The Buzz
Feathers – Acoustic trio
Duo with John “Hutch” Hutchinson
The Sunday Show – John Peel
Sounds of the Seventies
Spiders from Mars on stage
Jeff Beck at Hammersmith Odeon
Young Americans – Soul Ensemble
Young Americans with Cher
Station to Station live band vocals
Iggy Pop & Bing Crosby
Surreal SNL with Klaus Nomi
Scary Monsters & Serious Moonlight
Tonight with Tina Turner
All-Star finale at Live Aid
Glass Spider & Sound+Vision
Duets with Gail Ann Dorsey
Under Pressure with Annie Lennox
Nine Inch Nails & Bowie
Bridge School Benefit with Neil Young
Without You I’m Nothing with Placebo
Heathen & Reality with Gail Ann Dorsey
All-Star 50th Birthday Concert
With David Gilmour – Royal Albert Hall
Changes with Alicia Keys
These cards highlight the key live collaborations, radio and TV moments. You can extend the grid with more cards, add images or icons, or link each card to a dedicated article in your Bowie archive.





































