Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
The lyrics of David Bowie's song "Changes" are often seen as a manifesto for the many transformations he himself went through as an artist, and frequent reinventions of his musical style throughout the 1970s. In our fast-changing world, they are also a reminder to accept what comes and remain open to the ideas of the next generation.
Difficulty: Beginner
United Kingdom
For the final song of this concert with his band The Spiders from Mars, David Bowie performs his song "Rock 'n Roll Suicide."
Difficulty: Beginner
United Kingdom
From David Bowie's 1972 concept album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, "Ziggy Stardust" is a song about the rise and fall of a rock star of the same name. This character was often considered Bowie's alter-ego. In this dynamic 1973 performance, Bowie is backed by his band, which was also named The Spiders from Mars.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
"China Girl" was originally co-written by David Bowie and Iggy Pop when they lived in Berlin. Although there are many interpretations of the song's meaning, the video particularly looks at and parodies Asian female stereotypes.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA Urban
Enjoy this trailer for David Chappelle’s Block Party. Starring all the leading rap, hip hop and soul artists, such as the Fugees, Erykah Badu and The Roots to name but a few.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
David Gallo shows jaw-dropping footage of amazing sea creatures, including a perfectly camouflaged octopus, and a Times Square’s worth of neon light displays from fish who live in the blackest depths of the ocean.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Here in part two David Gallo shows more amazing footage of incredible undersea creatures. Enjoy!
Difficulty: Beginner
United Kingdom
David Gilmour of the legendary British rock band Pink Floyd performs "Wish You Were Here" live and unplugged.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
“Family” from French DJ David Guetta is about the virtue of those close friends who are always there for you when you need them. Featuring US pop star Bebe Rexha and rap verses from hip hop stars Ty Dolla Sign and A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, the song includes some slang and informal English that you probably won’t find in a textbook!
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
United Kingdom, USA
French DJ David Guetta, British pop singer Anne Marie, and American rapper Coi Leray collaborate on this version of "Baby Don’t Hurt Me," which was a smash hit from the Trinidadian-German singer Haddaway in the early 1990s.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
United Kingdom
In this clip the English professional boxer David Haye talks about his much anticipated title fight with Wladimir Klitschko in Hamburg, Germany.
Difficulty: Newbie
United Kingdom
This children's song reviews family members and basic verbs. Who is in your family?
Difficulty: Beginner
United Kingdom
As the story goes, the theater of the Montreux Casino caught fire during a Frank Zappa concert in 1971. Members of the British band Deep Purple were in attendance and later wrote this song about the event. "Smoke on the Water" is one of the most famous songs in rock and roll history, known for its memorable guitar riff. Enjoy commentary from keyboardist Jon Lord after the concert footage!
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
Late, great actor DeForest Kelley talks about the success of the "Star Trek" series and what it's like to be an aging actor at the time of the release of "Star Trek V: The Final Frontier". This includes a great clip from the original series featuring William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy and actress Joan Collins. Enjoy!
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
After a brief word of welcome from the plane’s captain, we receive a brief series of in-flight safety instructions from a Delta Airlines stewardess.
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