Guest Appearances treats all albums to which Bowie has contributed at least one original song or version. This section covers Reeves Gabrels' The Sacred Squall Of Now (1995) to WBCN Naked Too (1998).
Reeves Gabrels: The Sacred Squall Of Now (Upstart CD 020), 1995 (US).
You've Been Around/The King Of Stamford Hill.
Two demos from the late 80's, both reworked for Gabrels' first solo album.
Philip Glass: "Heroes" Symphony (Point Music PHCP-1824), 1997 (Japan).
"Heroes" (Aphex Twin Remix).
Like with Glass's Low Symphony, David and Brian Eno are prominently present on the cover, but they do not participate in the music. The Japanese release, however, added a special 3" bonus single (Point Music SADP-5) with an Aphex Twin Remix of "Heroes".
Various Artists: Phoenix - The Album (New Millenium Communications PHNXCD1), 1997 (UK).
Hallo Spaceboy (live).
An album with "exclusive versions of classic tracks recorded live at The Phoenix Festival" of 1996. Bowie's 'Hallo Spaceboy' was recorded on 18-07-96. The full concert is available on From A Phoenix... The Ashes Shall Rise (Major Tom MT001/2).
Various Artists: Long Live Tibet (EMI 7243 8 33140 2 7), 1997 (UK).
Planet Of Dreams.
A benefit CD for The Tibet House Trust Charity, also available on 2LP (EMI EMC3768). 'Planet Of Dreams' is credited to David Bowie and Gail Ann Dorsey. Other artists include Kula Shaker, Pulp and Babybird.
Keith Moon: Two Sides Of The Moon (Pet Rock KBD 60038), 1997 (US).
Real Emotion.
This outtake, with a prominent vocal contribution from David, remained unreleased until the 1997 reissue. A 2CD Deluxe Edition (Repertoire REP 4635) from 2006 additionally contains a different take of the song but this does not feature Bowie.
Various Artists: Live From 6A: Great Musical Performances From Late Night With Conan O'Brien (Mercury 314 536 324-2), 1997 (US).
Dead Man Walking (live).
An acoustic performance of 'Dead Man Walking' from this TV show. Other artists include Jamiroquai, Björk and Elvis Costello. The complete performance on this TV show is available on Earthling TV (Thunderball TB 003).
Various Artists: The Bridge School Concerts Vol. 1 (Reprise 9 46824-2), 1997 (US).
"Heroes" (live).
A benefit CD for the Bridge School. This acoustic version of "Heroes" was recorded in Mountain View, Shoreline Amphitheatre, 20-10-96. Other artists include Neil Young, Pearl Jam and Ministry. Bridge 1996 (Savage Hippo SH 119) covers both of Bowie's contributions to the concert series.
Various Artists: 99X Live X IV "Home" (WNNX 5), 1998 (US).
Dead Man Walking (live).
Bowie acoustically performed this song on the 3rd anniversary show of the 99X radio station, recorded at Smith's Olde Bar, Atlanta, 08-04-97. The entire session has been released on the Oh! You Pretty Thing(Savage Hippo SH 118) and (including the interview on) Seven Months In America (Thunderball TB 013). Other artists include Blur, K's Choice and Sheryl Crow.
Note: Bowie designed the cover of this CD.
Various Artists: Red Hot+Rhapsody (The Gerswin Groove) (Antilles 314 557 788-2), 1998 (US).
A Foggy Day (In London Town).
This Gerswin-penned song is co-credited to Angelo Badalamenti, who did the arrangements.
Various Artists: WBCN Naked Too (A Companion Collection Of Unreleased Performances) (Wicked Disc WIC1009-2), 1998 (US).
Dead Man Walking (live).
A performance similar to the 99X Live IV "Home" compilation above; 'Dead Man Walking' was even recorded on the same day, at Boston's Fort Apache studios. The entire session is available on Oh! You Pretty Thing(Savage Hippo SH 118). Other artists include Eagle Eye Cherry and Iggy Pop.