This is a transcript of a humorous and meandering conversation between Conan O'Brien and David Bowie. They discuss various topics, including David Bowie's name changes, his wealth, a songwriting contest, and a video game. The conversation is filled with playful banter and jokes.
Sure, here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. **David Bowie's name change:** His original name was Davey Jones, which he changed to Tom Jones in the 60s. He later changed it to David Cassidy and then Sean Cassidy before settling on David Bowie.
2. **David Bowie's wealth:** He was recently named the 25th richest man in Britain.
3. **Songwriting contest:** Bowie held a songwriting contest where users submitted lyrics, and the winner's song was included in his new album.
4. **Conan O'Brien's song:** Conan O'Brien submitted a song for Bowie's contest but did not win.
5. **David Bowie's video game:** He created a video game set in a French-inspired city with strip bars, red light districts, and smooching couples.
6. **Controversial content:** The video game includes explicit scenes, and there was a moment during the discussion of the game where a naked woman appeared in the clip, causing concern about its appropriateness.