David Bowie Rock 'n' Roll Suicide July 3, 1973

This particular show will remain with us the longest... because not only is it the last show of the tour, but the last show that we'll ever do." Bold lead-in to a set-capping number, but Bowie more than earns it with his definitive performance of Ziggy Stardust closer "Rock 'n' Roll Suicide," from (indeed) his final concert with the Spiders, captured by D.A. Pennebaker for the great Ziggy Starudst and the Spiders From Mars concert film. Bowie's investment in the song, and Pennebaker's shooting his performance like there's not even a crowd present, gives the performance an electric intimacy, particularly on the Alien's unforgettable mid-song callout, "Oh no love, YOU'RE NOT ALONE!!"