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David Bowie: Serious Moonlight

David Bowie performing before a crowd.
Denis O’Regan
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PBS
David Bowie on his Serious Moonlight tour in Edmonton, Canada, 1983.

Sat., Aug. 13 at 10 p.m. on WKAR-HD 23.1 & STREAMING | Experience one of the most charismatic performances of Bowie’s career from a 1983 tour.

One of the most charismatic performances of Bowie’s career, “Serious Moonlight” was recorded live in Vancouver on September 12, 1983. As part of the ongoing celebration of the 75th anniversary of Bowie’s birth, Bowie 75, the concert has been restored and remastered in High-Definition. Featuring many of his greatest hits including “Let’s Dance,” “Heroes,” “Golden Years,” “China Girl” and “Space Oddity.”

Watch this special with WKAR Passport at video.wkar.org. This episode is available to watch live during its premiere date on the WKAR Livestream.

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