Not long ago I stumbled upon this pretty wonderful video of David Bowie playing an acoustic version of “Heroes,” one of my favorite songs, and I thought I’d quickly share it today. Why wait?Appearing at Neil Young’s annual Bridge School Benefit concert in October 1996, Bowie gives us a stripped-down version of the moving song he co-wrote with Brian Eno in 1977. Flanked by Reeves Gabrels on guitar and Gail Ann Dorsey on bass, Bowie strums his acoustic guitar. All the while, he taps his foot, letting a bottle cap, taped to his shoe, assist in creating a percussive beat. It’s all kept elegantly simple. Hope you enjoy.Donations to The Bridge School, which helps children overcome severe speech and physical impairments through the use of technology, can be made here.Note: An earlier version of this post appeared on our site in 2016.Related Content:Producer Tony Visconti Breaks Down the Making of David Bowie’s Classic “Heroes,” Track by TrackDavid Bowie & Brian Eno’s Collaboration on “Warszawa” Reimagined in a Comic AnimationWatch David Byrne Lead a Massive Choir in Singing David Bowie’s “Heroes”Listen to Freddie Mercury and David Bowie on the Isolated Vocal Track for the Queen Hit ‘Under Pressure,’ 1981David Bowie’s 100 Must Read Books