"In 2004, the Brazilian musician Seu Jorge recorded a series of Portuguese covers of David Bowie songs for Wes Anderson's film The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. The next year, he released a full album of 13 Bowie classics, and in 2016-2017, he even took the songs on tour. Now, in 2026, to mark the 10th anniversary of Bowie's passing, Jorge returns with the performance above."
"Set against a beautiful Brazilian coastline, he sings some of Bowie's most beloved tracks, all while in character as Pelé dos Santos, the role he played in Anderson's film. See the full track list below and enjoy. Lady Stardust Rock 'n' Roll Suicide Queen Bitch Oh! You Pretty Things Suffragette City Changes Rebel Rebel Quicksand Five Years Team Zissou Ziggy Stardust Space Oddity When I Live My Dream Life on Mars? Starman"
Seu Jorge first recorded Portuguese covers of David Bowie songs in 2004 for Wes Anderson's The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. He released a full album of 13 Bowie classics in 2005 and toured the material in 2016–2017. In 2026 he performs again, singing beloved Bowie tracks in character as Pelé dos Santos against a Brazilian coastline. The performance recalls his film role and long-running Bowie project, and the full track list includes classics such as "Ziggy Stardust," "Space Oddity," "Life on Mars?" and "Starman."
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