I've Been Waiting for You (David Bowie song)
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"I've Been Waiting for You" is a song written by Neil Young
for his debut solo album
in 1968. The band Wild Butter released a cover version in 1970: United Artists, UAS 6766. David Bowie
recorded a version of the song, which features David Grohl on guitar, for his Heathen album in 2002
prior to releasing the song as a single in Canada. The song has also been covered by the Pixies and released on the b-side of their single "Velouria
". It was also covered by Dinosaur Jr. for the tribute album The Bridge: A Tribute to Neil Young, but never released.
Neil Young
Neil Percival Young, OC, OM is a Canadian singer-songwriter who is widely regarded as one of the most influential musicians of his generation...
for his debut solo album
Neil Young (album)
Neil Young is the self-titled debut studio album by Canadian musician Neil Young, which was his debut release as a solo artist following his departure from the band Buffalo Springfield...
in 1968. The band Wild Butter released a cover version in 1970: United Artists, UAS 6766. David Bowie
David Bowie
David Bowie is an English musician, actor, record producer and arranger. A major figure for over four decades in the world of popular music, Bowie is widely regarded as an innovator, particularly for his work in the 1970s...
recorded a version of the song, which features David Grohl on guitar, for his Heathen album in 2002
2002 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2002.-Events:*February 3 – U2 perform during the halftime show for Super Bowl XXXVI...
prior to releasing the song as a single in Canada. The song has also been covered by the Pixies and released on the b-side of their single "Velouria
Velouria
"Velouria" is a song by the American alternative rock band Pixies, written and sung by the band's frontman Black Francis. "Velouria" is featured on their album Bossanova, was the first single to be released from it and was the band's first UK Top 40 hit. The song features extensive use of theremin...
". It was also covered by Dinosaur Jr. for the tribute album The Bridge: A Tribute to Neil Young, but never released.
CD: ISO-Columbia / 38K 003369 (Canada)
- "I've Been Waiting for You (Album version)" - 3:00
- "Sunday (Tony Visconti mix)" - 4:56
- "Shadow ManShadow Man (song)"Shadow Man" is a song written by David Bowie in 1971. An outtake recorded at this time has never been officially released. In 2001 Bowie recorded the song for the planned but unreleased album Toy. This version was released on the singles "Slow Burn", "I've Been Waiting for You" and UK single...
" - 4:46
Production and credits
- ProducersRecord producerA record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
- David Bowie
- Tony ViscontiTony ViscontiAnthony Edward Visconti is an American record producer and sometimes a musician or singer.Since the late 1960s, he has worked with an array of performers; his lengthiest involvement with any artist is with David Bowie: intermittently from Bowie's 1969 album Space Oddity to 2003's Reality, Visconti...
- MusicianMusicianA musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
s:- David Bowie: Vocals, Keyboards, Synths, Guitars, Sax, Stylophone, Drums
- David Grohl: Guitar
- Tony ViscontiTony ViscontiAnthony Edward Visconti is an American record producer and sometimes a musician or singer.Since the late 1960s, he has worked with an array of performers; his lengthiest involvement with any artist is with David Bowie: intermittently from Bowie's 1969 album Space Oddity to 2003's Reality, Visconti...
: Bass guitar, Guitars, Recorders, B-vox, String arrangements - Matt ChamberlainMatt ChamberlainMatthew Chamberlain is an American drummer, producer and sound engineer. He is currently based in Los Angeles, California.-Early life:...
: Drums, Loop programming, Percussion - David TornDavid TornDavid Torn is an American composer and guitarist.He is known for the organic blending/manipulation of electronic and acoustic instruments and performance techniques that have an atmospheric or textural quality and effect, along with a particular harmonic richness...
: Guitars, Guitar loops, Omnichord - Jordan RudessJordan RudessJordan Rudess is an American keyboardist best known as a member of the progressive metal band Dream Theater and the progressive rock supergroup Liquid Tension Experiment.-Biography:...
: Piano and Hammond organ. - Gail Ann DorseyGail Ann DorseyGail Ann Dorsey is an American musician considered one of the premier bass guitarists and vocalists within the alternative rock scene. With a distinguished career as a session musician, it has been most notably her long association performing in David Bowie's band, from 1995 to the present day,...
: Bass on "Shadow Man" - Earl SlickEarl SlickEarl Slick is a guitarist best known for his collaborations with David Bowie, Jim Diamond and Robert Smith, although he has also worked with other artists , John Waite, and even released some solo recordings.In the early 1970s, Earl Slick gained his...
: Ambient guitar on "Shadow Man" - Mark PlatiMark PlatiMark Plati is a New York-based musician, record producer, and songwriter, widely acclaimed for his work in the 1990s with David Bowie. An in-demand producer, Plati also has worked with Spookey Ruben, The Cure, Duncan Sheik, Hooverphonic, Robbie Williams, Joe McIntyre, and Natalie Imbruglia...
: Acoustic guitar on "Shadow Man" - Lisa GermanoLisa GermanoLisa Germano is an American singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has released seven albums featuring her often-hushed vocal style, confessional lyrics, and distinctive violin. Her 1994 album Geek the Girl received widespread critical acclaim, including being featured as a top album of...
: Violin on "Shadow Man".
Live versions
- Neil Young performed a solo acoustic version of the song in November 1968 at Canterbury House in Ann Arbor, MichiganAnn Arbor, MichiganAnn Arbor is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Washtenaw County. The 2010 census places the population at 113,934, making it the sixth largest city in Michigan. The Ann Arbor Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 344,791 as of 2010...
, just a few days before the release of the album version. This performance is included on the live album Sugar Mountain - Live At Canterbury House 1968Sugar Mountain - Live At Canterbury House 1968Sugar Mountain – Live at Canterbury House 1968 is a live album by Neil Young. On November 8–10, 1968, Young performed three shows at Canterbury House in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This album is compiled from the performances on the 9th and 10th....
, released in 2008. - The song was performed during the Tin MachineTin MachineTin Machine was a hard rock band formed in 1988, famous for being fronted by singer David Bowie. The group recorded two studio albums before dissolving in 1992, when Bowie returned to his solo career...
tour, sung by Reeves GabrelsReeves GabrelsReeves Gabrels is an American guitarist, known for virtuosity, versatility, and originality. His compositions and improvisations defy genre and "explore sonic extremes with a great, adaptive intuition for what each song needs most."...
. One version appeared on the Oy Vey, Baby video. - It was played live again on the Heathen TourHeathen TourThe David Bowie Heathen Tour was a 2002 concert tour in support of the album, Heathen, and was also notable for the performances of all songs from the 1977 Low album.-History:...
and A Reality TourA Reality TourA Reality Tour was a worldwide concert tour by David Bowie in support of the Reality album. The tour commenced on 7 October 2003 at the Forum, Copenhagen, Denmark continuing through Europe, North America, Asia, including a return to New Zealand and Australia for the first time since the 1987 Glass...
concerts.
Other releases
- A longer version (3'16" vs 3'00") appeared exclusively on the Heathen SACD