When I was pregnant I told my Mother-in-law that I was thinking of calling my baby Rosie. She told me to search for this song and as it played I decided that Rosie was the name! She is 6 now ^^
The day that this hit the number one spot, Don was due to appear at our folk club in Stratford upon -|Avon. I remember being very impressed by his snake-skin jacket. He did two thirty minute sets, plus a couple of encores, playing to a packed house. I think we paid him £15-00. Very happy memories.
Tara Green I heard him playing in Stockholm in the 70's when I was a teenager. Had never seen anyone like him with that drum and cymbal on his back. I loved it and this is one of my absolute favourite songs ever.
The very best busker was Don Partridge, by a country mile. Great song and he’ll live in our memories forever. You made us laugh, cry, smile and brought warmth in all you did to bring great music to the streets. RIP Don. 👍
It is so lovely to be reminded of this song. My name is Rosie and I used to sing it accompanying myself on the guitar in 1968 aged 14. Many years later, in 2006, I was celebrating my Silver Wedding Anniversary in Eastbourne and I came upon Don playing in the precinct there. During a break I approached him and told him that I used to love the song, but that his Rosie had blue eyes and mine are brown. I asked if he still sang it and he said he didn't, but nevertheless as I turned to leave he struck up with it. I stayed to listen and at the end gave him a wave. Ships that passed in the night ! Sad to hear of his death in 2010 at such a young age. I am aged 68 too now. RIP Don.
I was at secondary school when this came out.You couldn't cross the playground without hearing someone Sing a couple of lines from it.The local music shop ran out of kazoos.
Love this, brings back so many memories of my youth (my mother loved it too),...about 10 years ago. I discovered that a friend had actually gone out with him several times at the time when this became a hit.....
totally agree, was there as well in the sixties down to earth man that by the look of him never changed. did not even know he had died anther bit gone that reminds me of better times..
rosie, oh rosie i’d like to paint your face up in the sky sometimes when i’m busy relaxing i look up and catch your eye your eyes when they’re widening bring thunder and lightning and sunset strokes the colour of your skin your eyes are so blue i just think of a blue sky and b-mble bees buzzing on the wing rosie, oh rosie it’s raining when you look the other way rosie, oh rosie your laughter brings the sunshine out to play and though i just met you will i silhouette you or high-light golden shadows in your hair i’d paint in your mind’s eye up there in the blue sky summer birds swinging through the air rosie, oh rosie i’d paint your face for all the world to see rosie, oh rosie i’d like to paint your face eternally
Thank you, Humberto, for uploading this. Brings back wonderful memories. Simply a great cheerful song to put you in a good mood on grey & rainy days. Hitch-hiking through Europe in the late 60s/ early 70s you'd always meet wonderful street musicians somewhere, but the "one man bands" were always in a class of their own. Haven't seen one in a long long time.
Saw the comment that DP " chose busking over fame" going by. Not so! Met him in Brighton once, he said he was disillusioned by rip offs and getting shafted and went back to busking. But he would not perform Rosie for a King's ransom
For quite some years Don lived in Hinckley, which is next door to me. And I have a beloved cat called Rosie I sing this to, though I'm not quite sure she appreciates it as much as I do 🙂
I think I'm right in saying this. In the 60s don was busking in london. And I think it was David frost who saw him. And invited him on his show. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Don was sketched once by Geoffrey Fletcher, a well-known artist of the time in black-and-white, who often took street life for his subject matter. I thought I had the actual book the picture appeared in, but it must have been one I borrowed from the library. It was called simply "Street Performer" or some such, and the face was turned away from the viewer. But there was no doubt about its being Don - the snakeskin jacket and the drum on his back were unmistakable.
What a GREAT feelgood sound! I miss my youth and artists like Don. Life was simpler then.
When I was pregnant I told my Mother-in-law that I was thinking of calling my baby Rosie. She told me to search for this song and as it played I decided that Rosie was the name! She is 6 now ^^
Seems like yesterday ❤️1968
Ahhh and yes I’m Rosie ❤️👏
A true musician who loved music more than money. Not a sellout, attention seeker like a high percentage of "musicians"
This would be one of my 8 on Desert Island Discs.....I love the line..' it's raining when you look the other way'....sob.
The day that this hit the number one spot, Don was due to appear at our folk club in Stratford upon -|Avon. I remember being very impressed by his snake-skin jacket. He did two thirty minute sets, plus a couple of encores, playing to a packed house. I think we paid him £15-00. Very happy memories.
It didn't make the number one spot at all. It peaked at number 5.
Brilliant, brilliant song i'm loving it, great song Don. .
".....It's raining when you look the other way".
Oh, God, this brings back memories!
Memories of a much simpler England...
Well said. Totally agree
A free spirit, not swallowed up by the music 'business'.
Brilliant 🤩
Who remembers this Guy - he had talent .. love it ..
Blue eyes was another hit!!
I was very young, 6 years old and this was a favourite of my father's. I remember he bought it for me, so it was my first ever record, love it.
Heard him in London in the 60,s! Wonderful!
Tara Green I heard him playing in Stockholm in the 70's when I was a teenager. Had never seen anyone like him with that drum and cymbal on his back. I loved it and this is one of my absolute favourite songs ever.
Siempre la amare
Chile
First record I ever bought ...memories
The very best busker was Don Partridge, by a country mile. Great song and he’ll live in our memories forever. You made us laugh, cry, smile and brought warmth in all you did to bring great music to the streets. RIP Don. 👍
great talent
It is so lovely to be reminded of this song. My name is Rosie and I used to sing it accompanying myself on the guitar in 1968 aged 14. Many years later, in 2006, I was celebrating my Silver Wedding Anniversary in Eastbourne and I came upon Don playing in the precinct there. During a break I approached him and told him that I used to love the song, but that his Rosie had blue eyes and mine are brown. I asked if he still sang it and he said he didn't, but nevertheless as I turned to leave he struck up with it. I stayed to listen and at the end gave him a wave. Ships that passed in the night ! Sad to hear of his death in 2010 at such a young age. I am aged 68 too now. RIP Don.
Great song, great ending.😎
Such a lovely song!
Love it reminds me of my mum and dad watching top of the pops
Saw Don perform in a Pub 25 Years ago with his mate. great night and they were good entertainment.
A real musician.
Still a great song !
another reminder of better days,,
Fantastic. Never will forget this great musician.
Brilliant, this brings back such happy memories for me.
me too lovely days
I was at secondary school when this came out.You couldn't cross the playground without hearing someone
Sing a couple of lines from it.The local music shop ran out of kazoos.
Great easy music
Saw Don busking at Brixham South Devon
Love this, brings back so many memories of my youth (my mother loved it too),...about 10 years ago. I discovered that a friend had actually gone out with him several times at the time when this became a hit.....
Nice !!
The feel good factor that the U.K. has lost.
Don Partridge - King of the buskers !
always be a song of the 60s and happy times thank you for the memories very sad that we have to get old but you bring the times back thank you DON .
totally agree, was there as well in the sixties down to earth man that by the look of him never changed. did not even know he had died anther bit gone that reminds me of better times..
Que bella!
Dear Don.. 💕💕💕
Don put £5 in my hand when I was a baby, on his tour of England in 1969ish in a place called yelvertoft.
Amo ésta canción!❤
rosie, oh rosie
i’d like to paint your face up in the sky
sometimes when i’m busy
relaxing i look up and catch your eye
your eyes when they’re widening
bring thunder and lightning
and sunset strokes the colour of your skin
your eyes are so blue
i just think of a blue sky
and b-mble bees buzzing on the wing
rosie, oh rosie
it’s raining when you look the other way
rosie, oh rosie
your laughter brings the sunshine out to play
and though i just met you
will i silhouette you
or high-light golden shadows in your hair
i’d paint in your mind’s eye
up there in the blue sky
summer birds swinging through the air
rosie, oh rosie
i’d paint your face for all the world to see
rosie, oh rosie
i’d like to paint your face eternally
happy birday ramones
maravilloso tema...es para cantarlo...
Thank you, Humberto, for uploading this. Brings back wonderful memories. Simply a great cheerful song to put you in a good mood on grey & rainy days. Hitch-hiking through Europe in the late 60s/ early 70s you'd always meet wonderful street musicians somewhere, but the "one man bands" were always in a class of their own. Haven't seen one in a long long time.
Memories thanks Don
Oooh 👌🏻
And 'Blue Eyes' x
A love song I can relate to. I was in love at 13 years old, with Hazel Baldry. Ah the innocence of youth. :)
Where's Hazel now? 🙂
@@stevepayne5965 We were soon to part, as I moved back to Scotland from Gosport, where we went to school together.
This guy used to sing this to me everytime I walked past him.😂
Remembrances of a 'First Love* : Janet McKenna Cle**and, Easter 1968, Glasgow. Full details upon request ... To Don. Stay free. 🍻😎
I don't know how it happened that I had a cat named after him... my daughter chose the name.. such a beautiful song xx
After her... she has green eyes.... bella!
Come meraviglioso.
Great stuff Don, still sing it to my Sister in law of the same name...much to her annoyance....lol..
ah ,rosie i loved her but it didnt last, still think of her.
Rosie Keating born today at noon. Welcome to the world Rosie. We love you even though we haven’t met yet. Nan
& Grandad.
What a gorgeous comment !
Oh, that made me cry 😭
Long Time
Thank You Friend, great video, tried to sub again-failed again-- BIG THUMBS UP, ---Love ya dearly! Cheers OXOX
God bless Don ......
Even though I am 22 this is still a great song
Saw the comment that DP " chose busking over fame" going by. Not so! Met him in Brighton once, he said he was disillusioned by rip offs and getting shafted and went back to busking. But he would not perform Rosie for a King's ransom
Haha,my girlfriend at the time was Rosemary Lacy.Obviously got called Rosie.
as good as any famouse profesional. super bouncy quality.(peter newbrook)
hej
träffade Don partridge på gamla stan i Stockholm längesedan nån gång på 70 talet nu är han borta
For quite some years Don lived in Hinckley, which is next door to me. And I have a beloved cat called Rosie I sing this to, though I'm not quite sure she appreciates it as much as I do 🙂
I think I'm right in saying this. In the 60s don was busking in london. And I think it was David frost who saw him. And invited him on his show. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Eamonn Andrews I think
Gary is right: Eamonn Andrews (so) it was.
(Thanks Wiki)
Don was sketched once by Geoffrey Fletcher, a well-known artist of the time in black-and-white, who often took street life for his subject matter. I thought I had the actual book the picture appeared in, but it must have been one I borrowed from the library. It was called simply "Street Performer" or some such, and the face was turned away from the viewer. But there was no doubt about its being Don - the snakeskin jacket and the drum on his back were unmistakable.
Shoutout to Loughborough at 26 seconds!