Creative inspiration often strikes when we least expect it.
Rock icon David Bowie was a master at harnessing spontaneity and letting it take him on an unanticipated journey.
In 2014, Bowie talked withLouder Soundabout his songwriting process.
“To allow the accidental to take place is often very good.”
1 spot in the U.K. for two weeks, perOfficial Charts.
The song’s enduring appeal is another indicator of its success.
In a 2016 poll, voters declared “Under Pressure” Britain’s favorite duet, perLouder Sound.
Clearly, “Under Pressure” is one catchy tune.
As a bonus, it also has an interesting back story.
“Suddenly you’re writing something together and it was totally spontaneous, it certainly wasn’t planned.
It was peculiar!”
Bowie said in archival footage included in the episode.
Queen’s Drummer, Roger Taylor, remembered that night as being part party atmosphere, part jam session.
“We were all drunk,” Taylor recalled in the documentary.
After playing a variety of tunes, he recalls Bowie suggesting they write something new.
Despite playing the notes repeatedly, Deacon forgot the riff after the group took a pizza break.
Fortunately, Taylor saved the day by remembering it, according to the documentary.
According to May,Freddie Mercuryand Bowie had some creative differences.
Indeed, it seemed to work.
