Everyone Says 'Hi'
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"Everyone Says 'Hi'" is a song written by David Bowie
for the album Heathen (2002
), the only single from the album that was available to purchase in the United Kingdom. The single reached #20 in the UK singles chart. It was produced by British duo Brian Rawling and Gary Miller, with vocals produced by David Bowie
himself with Tony Visconti
. The 'b' sides to this 3 CD set contains re-recordings of some of Bowie's less familiar 1960s material that were intended for their own album release back in 2000.
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...
for the album Heathen (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...
), the only single from the album that was available to purchase in the United Kingdom. The single reached #20 in the UK singles chart. It was produced by British duo Brian Rawling and Gary Miller, with vocals produced by 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...
himself with Tony Visconti
Tony Visconti
Anthony 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...
. The 'b' sides to this 3 CD set contains re-recordings of some of Bowie's less familiar 1960s material that were intended for their own album release back in 2000.
UK version 1
- "Everyone Says 'Hi' (Radio edit)" - 3:29
- "SafeSafe (David Bowie song)"Safe " is a song written by David Bowie in 1998. With the name " Sky Life," it was intended for an inclusion on the Rugrats Movie soundtrack, but was left off at the last moment...
" - 4:43 - "Wood JacksonWood Jackson"Wood Jackson" is a song written by David Bowie during the sessions for the album Heathen in 2002. The song did not make it to the main release of the album, but appeared as a bonus track on the Japanese release of Heathen...
" - 4:48
UK version 2
- "Everyone Says 'Hi' (Radio edit)" - 3:29
- "When the Boys Come Marching Home" - 4:46
- "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
UK version 3
- "Everyone Says 'Hi' (Radio edit)" - 3:29
- "Baby Loves That WayBaby Loves That Way"Baby Loves That Way" is a song written by David Bowie in 1965 and released as the B-side of single "You've Got a Habit of Leaving" under the name Davy Jones & the Lower Third.-Other releases:...
" - 4:44 - "You've Got a Habit of LeavingYou've Got a Habit of Leaving"You've Got a Habit of Leaving" is a song written by David Bowie in 1965 and released as a single under the name Davy Jones . It was the last song that Bowie, born David Jones, released before changing his name to avoid confusion with Davy Jones of The Monkees, and the first of two singles that he...
" - 4:51
European version 1
- "Everyone Says 'Hi' (Radio edit)" - 3:29
- "SafeSafe (David Bowie song)"Safe " is a song written by David Bowie in 1998. With the name " Sky Life," it was intended for an inclusion on the Rugrats Movie soundtrack, but was left off at the last moment...
" - 4:43 - "Baby Loves That WayBaby Loves That Way"Baby Loves That Way" is a song written by David Bowie in 1965 and released as the B-side of single "You've Got a Habit of Leaving" under the name Davy Jones & the Lower Third.-Other releases:...
" - 4:44 - "Sunday (Tony Visconti mix)" - 4:56
European version 2
- "Everyone Says 'Hi' (Radio edit)" - 3:29
- "SafeSafe (David Bowie song)"Safe " is a song written by David Bowie in 1998. With the name " Sky Life," it was intended for an inclusion on the Rugrats Movie soundtrack, but was left off at the last moment...
" - 4:43
12" promo version
- "Everyone Says 'Hi' (Metro remix)"
- "Everyone Says 'Hi' (Metro remix - Radio edit)"
- "I Took a Trip on a Gemini SpaceshipI Took a Trip on a Gemini Spaceship"I Took a Trip on a Gemini Spaceship" is a song written by Norman Carl Odam, aka the Legendary Stardust Cowboy, who inspired the surname of David Bowie's character "Ziggy Stardust".Bowie recorded this song for his album Heathen in 2002...
(Deepsky's Space Cowboy remix)"
Production 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...
- Brian Rawling
- Gary Miller
- 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
- 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", Acoustic and electric guitar on "You've Got a Habit of Leaving" - 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", Acoustic and electric guitar on "You've Got a Habit of Leaving" - 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" and "You've Got a Habit of Leaving" - Carlos AlomarCarlos AlomarCarlos Alomar is an American guitarist, composer and arranger best known for his work with David Bowie, having played on more Bowie albums than any other musician...
: Guitar on "Everyone Says 'Hi'" and "When the Boys Come Marching Home". - Mike GarsonMike GarsonMike Garson is an American pianist, most notable for his work with David Bowie, Nine Inch Nails, Billy Corgan, Free Flight, and The Smashing Pumpkins.- Early career :...
: Piano on "You've Got a Habit of Leaving" - Sterling CampbellSterling CampbellSterling Campbell in New York City, New York, is an American rock drummer who has worked with numerous high-profile acts. He rose to attention in 1986, touring with Cyndi Lauper on her her True Colors World Tour, in 1986, and in 1987, joined Duran Duran...
: Drums on "You've Got a Habit of Leaving" - Emm GrynerEmm GrynerEmm Gryner is a Canadian singer-songwriter and occasional actress.-Biography:Gryner's childhood was spent in Forest, Lambton County, Ontario. Her father was of half Irish heritage and her mother was Filipina....
: Backing vocals on "You've Got a Habit of Leaving" - Holly PalmerHolly PalmerHolly Palmer is an American singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles, California. She has released four albums as a solo artist, and has toured extensively as a vocalist with acts including David Bowie and Gnarls Barkley. She is also the "Cheesecake" partner in Bubbles & Cheesecake, an...
: Backing vocals on "You've Got a Habit of Leaving" - Gary Miller: Programming and guitar on "Everyone Says 'Hi'"
- Dave Clayton: Keyboards on "Everyone Says 'Hi'"
- The Scorchio Quartet
- Greg Kitzis: 1st violin
- Meg Okura: 2nd violin
- Martha Mooke: Viola
- Mary Wooten: Cello
Other releases
- The "Metro mix - radio edit" was released on two various artists charity albums for War Child called Peace Songs and Hope.
- The "Metro mix" was also featured in the video game AmplitudeAmplitude (game)Amplitude is a 2003 PlayStation 2 musical video game. It was developed by Harmonix and is the sequel to the game Frequency.-Gameplay:In Amplitude, the player controls a ship moving down a path of varying shapes and lengths, containing up to six tracks...
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