Have always loved you Billy. Grew up dancing to Billy's music as a teenager. Billy, you have a special place in my heart and Australia is and always will be so very proud of you. You left us way, way too early but you'll never be forgotten. An Aussie Legend and Icon. RIP beautiful man. 🙏🦋🙏🦋
When I was a teenager, I worked at a rehearsal studio Billy use to come to all the time. One day while waiting for the studio he usually had, he was sitting outside in the reception area with his guitar. I was packing up another studio and then I heard him playing and singing over the rainbow. It was so amazing. I looked around the studio and everyone was just taking it all in and enjoying his performance. It was probably one of the best live performances I ever got to see. And sadly it was a few months before he passed away. I’ll always remember that performance.
I have performed live myself for 30 years and I know the moment you stumbled on. We all know how great someone can be on stage, with the lights etc. But the times of magic in music are when an artist is just blending with the day, a relaxed casual performance of perfection, John & Paul jamming in the cavern, Elvis singing in his truck, the beach boys practising harmonies in the back lot of a carpark, or Billy Thorpe casually playing "Somewhere over the rainbow", just him and a guitar. Even Judy would tip her hat to Billy! You were blessed to witness that. What a memory.
One of the best versions of this song ever. A man with a world of past times pressing on his voice and still enjoying finding his way whenever had has music.
This is the best version of this song ever made by anyone in the music industry and is now in my heart ❤️ 💙 💜 and soul with you Billy Thorpe ❤️ 💙 ♥️ 💜💫🧚♀️
The Greatest Male Australian singer ever! Sends shivers up my spine and touches my heart. That man was pure love and passion and it pours from his eyes, his smile, and the musical performance , out of this world. Thanks Billy, from the bottom of my heart for you. Thank you for being. Rest with the angels, you'll be heard forever .
Yes like many people I have me singers I love, but no one comes close to our Billy, his voice and the way he delivered - there was just something so very special about him, never again in my life time will I see anyone come close to that man - He was and always will be One Of A Kind.
My Mum told me back in the 60s this guy sang the best version of this song ever... listening to this years later I couldn't agree more.. What a voice! R.I.P. Billy Thorpe
It dosent matter if it was Billys first version OR last, I always get a shiver down my spine.. its his voice.. the loudest and best. Had the pleasure of listening to a great version at Sunbury RIP Thorpey
Yep for sure, I play this so much my neighbours are likely sick of it as I often replay it 5 times in a row, I love watching him sing it with his passion
My Dad and Bills Dad were mates and once Billy walked in with one of his showbiz mates has a quick chat then ducks out to see Mum. When he left Bills Dad says to my Dad you don’t think he’s a poof do ya ? Well my Dad couldn’t stop laughing and replied you have no danger of that. Great man
I didn't know him personally - but followed him and just loved the man he was, wasn't perfect and definitely no saint, but could he sing. If I'm fortunate to get to where he is today I'll be sittin' in the front row listenin' to every song he'll be singin'.❤ @@stevemann3080
@@kevlemberg4269 He's from my Hometown And I never got to see him at the Sunbury Festival which is only 20 minutes away from where I am. Let's buy a Time Machine MATE.. 🎸✌💪
@@kevlemberg4269 HI Kev, I'm afraid I had no luck. I'm from Sydney originally and saw Billy many times. Even sang a few tunes with him. Now it's getting closer to fly with the bluebirds I would love this version of Billy's to play on my grand finale day. Cheers Maddy
Apologies, but when I saw you request way back when it was posted and I have kept me eyes open for the chords as you asked but for this version but have never been able to track them down, maybe someone who has a very good ear for this version maybe able to help, but sadly I don't have such an ear, but I do and always will claim this to be the best ever done by any artist. ❤
That Sir, is a question that I have no answer to. One day some one will come up with the answer, but for the time being, who that guitarist is will remain a mystery.
I know at times due to my Parkinson's Disease I'm very slow to react to comments made here, believing that all have things to say. But please keep Politics out of your comments. I will not delete your comment but my video clip honours a great man who I do respect greatly. So please if you love and respect Billy as many do, keep Politics out of the comments.
Have always loved you Billy.
Grew up dancing to Billy's music as a teenager.
Billy, you have a special place in my heart and Australia is and always will be so very proud of you.
You left us way, way too early but you'll never be forgotten.
An Aussie Legend and Icon. RIP beautiful man. 🙏🦋🙏🦋
When I was a teenager, I worked at a rehearsal studio Billy use to come to all the time. One day while waiting for the studio he usually had, he was sitting outside in the reception area with his guitar. I was packing up another studio and then I heard him playing and singing over the rainbow. It was so amazing. I looked around the studio and everyone was just taking it all in and enjoying his performance. It was probably one of the best live performances I ever got to see. And sadly it was a few months before he passed away. I’ll always remember that performance.
I have performed live myself for 30 years and I know the moment you stumbled on. We all know how great someone can be on stage, with the lights etc. But the times of magic in music are when an artist is just blending with the day, a relaxed casual performance of perfection, John & Paul jamming in the cavern, Elvis singing in his truck, the beach boys practising harmonies in the back lot of a carpark, or Billy Thorpe casually playing "Somewhere over the rainbow", just him and a guitar. Even Judy would tip her hat to Billy! You were blessed to witness that. What a memory.
thanks Mad & glad for you seriously. best stuff in Life.✌️
You lucky bastard, I am so jealous. I admired Billy's playing and of course his great voice.
I worked in the industry back in the day. Gen x kid of boomer parents. Didn’t really get my dad’s love of this guy but get it now.
I saw him about 12 months before his death and he was fabulous
So beautifull
I was fortunate to see him live on my 1st wedding anniversary singing in a venue at Bundoora 56 years ago. Rest In Paradise.
Forever in our hearts and minds.
I love you Billy what a beautiful song very meaningful and what an amazing voice I will hear it forever ❤❤❤
Since I've been 5 back in 63, this has been my favorite song because of the magical hope it holds. You've done it, Justice
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one of the best voices Australia has ever produced... R.I.P Billy Thorpe
ain't that the truth!
Except like all our talent born overseas, in England.
Beutiful and magical voice a proud Aussie. Bit hard to listen to then without tears and even more so since losing Billy.
One of the best versions of this song ever. A man with a world of past times pressing on his voice and still enjoying finding his way whenever had has music.
The best I say
The best version ever...👍
This is the best version of this song ever made by anyone in the music industry and is now in my heart ❤️ 💙 💜 and soul with you Billy Thorpe ❤️ 💙 ♥️ 💜💫🧚♀️
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I reckomn too, I can play it over and over and never get sick of it, he was brilliant
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Today in 2007 we lost this Great Great Singer . RIP Billy Rest In Peace Mate.😪😪😪🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
I play this often and get goosebumps every time !!!!
thorpie is an aussie legend -imo
Brilliant guitarist , and a truly unique voice….
Played at my grandads funeral, Billy was his nephew, a great loss
awesome 😊
What a great version. I was reminded of this song today. I saw the late Billy Thorpe about 18 years ago and he performed this song. Excellent
Love you Billy. Thanks 😊💖😊
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the best version ever!
Legend 🎶🙏🎶 loved and always remembered ✌️💕✌️
How absolutely stunning.
This is his absolute best version of this. I've had it stuck on loop for ages. Rip Billy
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Agree, just brilliant, and his face looking at the the other guitarist gets me every time
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I have never seen a musician with such a genuine, loving smile as Billy Thorpe showed throughout his life
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The Greatest Male Australian singer ever! Sends shivers up my spine and touches my heart. That man was pure love and passion and it pours from his eyes, his smile, and the musical performance , out of this world. Thanks Billy, from the bottom of my heart for you. Thank you for being. Rest with the angels, you'll be heard forever .
Yes like many people I have me singers I love, but no one comes close to our Billy, his voice and the way he delivered - there was just something so very special about him, never again in my life time will I see anyone come close to that man - He was and always will be One Of A Kind.
My Mum told me back in the 60s this guy sang the best version of this song ever... listening to this years later I couldn't agree more.. What a voice! R.I.P. Billy Thorpe
Your Mum certainly knew class, I never get sick of this song, Must drive my wife crazy at times, But then again, She knows class also.
My favourite is the 60’s version. However, this is the best of the versions I’ve heard.
I love it.
What a guy, what a legend…
I love this version and Billy’s voice is so full of emotion. I hear a bit of Ray Charles in this…
Rock on Billy.
perfect in every way. Marvelous
I remember seeing Billy at the South Side Six, Moorabbin in the early seventies, Great memories what a bloody legend ❤RIP old mate.
Just beautiful!! Thanks Billy... always remembered..
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Absolute brilliance the way he does the diminished and other chords👍
Just so, soooo , good. I love it.
In a few days time I turn 70yrs Billy, You keep my dream alive Sir, 'Somewhere Over That Rainbow'.
Happy Birthday Kev 🎉🎁🎂🥳🥂🕊✈️🌈
@@endeavouringit Thanks.
@@kevlemberg4269 You're welcome, thanks for the video !!!
It dosent matter if it was Billys first version OR last, I always get a shiver down my spine.. its his voice.. the loudest and best. Had the pleasure of listening to a great version at Sunbury RIP Thorpey
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How miserable do you have to be to dislike this. Its incredible
I last saw Billy at the Narooma Blues festival, when he hit the stage OMG what a highlight!! miss this great singer!
1of the best versions magical song billy thorpe 💕 Genius 💕
I’ve never heard this before today, it’s so beautiful.
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Gone all too soon. R.I.P.
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The best version ever
Yep for sure, I play this so much my neighbours are likely sick of it as I often replay it 5 times in a row, I love watching him sing it with his passion
Best male, but I really love Eva Cassidy's version.
Agreed!
Absolutely
100%
Magic, goose bumps, what a wonderful entertainer
Best version ever. Bloody lovely.
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Beautiful Billy!
What a legend best version ever, just an acoustic guitar and that heavenly voice.
I love it that he was pleased he did the song justice. RIP Aussie icon.
This little piece of the great man, will last forever, thankyou for the voice Billy,
Best version ever
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Superb , Legend
Greatest version.
The awesome Randall Waller playing the solo off camera.
Love the wry smile he gets from Billy as he finishes the solo.
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Brilliant version 🤗
Oh my lord, I love it❤️
He's nailed this. So good.
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What a talent
Speechless! Love you always Billy ❤
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Beautiful
Thanks for showing me this dad! ❤
NOTHING TO SAY, JUST THX BILLY
i would go to surf-city on a sunday after noon just hear him sing , it was majic, beautiful memories
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2nd biggest influence on the Bee Gees after their father. We are so lucky he arrived on our shores. RIP Billy.
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Beyond words.
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Simply love this version. Thanks for posting. Are there any other acoustic tracks like this of Billy?
Super ✨ you r Billy Thorpe ✨
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Perfect!
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Incredible voice
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Greatest!
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love this one billy R I P
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An Aussie Legend, Rest in peace Billy
if birds fly over the rainbow, why or why can't I . with you Billy???
My Dad and Bills Dad were mates and once Billy walked in with one of his showbiz mates has a quick chat then ducks out to see Mum. When he left Bills Dad says to my Dad you don’t think he’s a poof do ya ? Well my Dad couldn’t stop laughing and replied you have no danger of that. Great man
Classic.
I have a DVD with Billy singing this song with the original Aztecs, amazing voice
this version I think is even better, brilliant !!
Thinking of you grandma listening for the memories
....fucken LEGEND.....
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LEGEND.
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AWESOME
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VERY VERY NICE CHEERS MUZZA ---- RIP
RIP Billy i hope your there now
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Fuck he was good go Billy r.i.p thorpie
R.I.P L.E.G.E.N.D 🎸🙏
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I don't know him but I LOVE the Man ... 🎸🙏
I didn't know him personally - but followed him and just loved the man he was, wasn't perfect and definitely no saint, but could he sing. If I'm fortunate to get to where he is today I'll be sittin' in the front row listenin' to every song he'll be singin'.❤ @@stevemann3080
@@kevlemberg4269
He's from my Hometown
And I never got to see him at the Sunbury Festival which is only 20 minutes away from where I am.
Let's buy a Time Machine MATE.. 🎸✌💪
Can't afford to save up for a time machine mate, will take a ride on natures one as soon as my seat is available.🙏👍@@stevemann3080
If you see Kay, tell her I love this.
I have Billy's first book it's great reading, it's kind of a biography
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Honored to add a comment .... A man with a guitar in Australia just grabs him Guitar and does this
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Love this version . How can I download it please.
I use a program called Internet Download Manager (IDM) if you have that or can get it I find it useful for downloading internet content.
@@kevlemberg4269 Thank you. I shall give it a try. Cheers
@@maddyrobertson9512 - Did you ever get that down load Maddy?.
@@kevlemberg4269 HI Kev, I'm afraid I had no luck. I'm from Sydney originally and saw Billy many times. Even sang a few tunes with him. Now it's getting closer to fly with the bluebirds I would love this version of Billy's to play on my grand finale day. Cheers Maddy
@@maddyrobertson9512 - my email is on bottom of clip email me.
Anyone know where to find chords for this version ?
Apologies, but when I saw you request way back when it was posted and I have kept me eyes open for the chords as you asked but for this version but have never been able to track them down, maybe someone who has a very good ear for this version maybe able to help, but sadly I don't have such an ear, but I do and always will claim this to be the best ever done by any artist. ❤
Sniff ...
oh yeah no version better
Moochos Grassias.....
Anyone know who the 2nd guitarist was please?
That Sir, is a question that I have no answer to. One day some one will come up with the answer, but for the time being, who that guitarist is will remain a mystery.
Think U'll find its Dai Pritchard
@@kevgordon6117 That's sounds highly feasible. Thanks for that.
I’ve heard on good authority that the second guitarist is Randall Waller (ex Avion, Dragon, Sharon O’Neill, Shania Twain, Rose Tattoo etc.).
Definitely Randall Waller
Seriously
Billy told me to vote NO .. a great Australian
I know at times due to my Parkinson's Disease I'm very slow to react to comments made here, believing that all have things to say. But please keep Politics out of your comments. I will not delete your comment but my video clip honours a great man who I do respect greatly. So please if you love and respect Billy as many do, keep Politics out of the comments.
Best version ever
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