Saw him for the first time at Big Red Bash Birdsville 2018,when he finished his set I stood up, turned to the misses and said, we can go home now, nothing's better than this.
I love this man. He is a national treasure and the world is full of fools not to have him on their bloody highest honours lists. He is mind blowingly good.😍
Fantastic; been listening to Russell Morris since I was 13 in 1969 and still enjoy his music. I heard the song "The Real Thing" which was playing on a transistor radio while travelling home from Perth Western Australia, on a bus after selling newspapers on a street corner after school. Russell Morris recently sang this song for a Perth fundraising event (Telethon) and the performance was faultless and priceless. What a wonderful talent, performer and generous man. He is gold as his music brings so much joy and pleasure. West Australians dug deep for telethon raising a lot of $$$$ for children's hospital, medical research and donated while watching quality performances performed by quality talent such a Russell Morris so we thank him very much. Chris Mac Perth WA
I went to see Russell perform just a few years ago. He's better than he ever was, The Real Thing notwithstanding. His voice is richer now. I know what you mean Deanna, about his superstar status - he's a performer who is SO underrated.
Agreed. After belting out tunes for so long how can this man's voice be better than it was in the 60's ..and it was the best voice in the industry then, in my opinion.. It's mind boggling. His voice is so rich & colourful now. Usually those top notes disappear with age & wear, but not with this man.. Amazing!
I'm blown away by the quality of the younger musicians Russell draws to him for his acoustic shows. It says a lot for the respect he must have from within the industry, I was surprised when he didn't get a mention in the recent Voice of Australia award which went to Johnny Farnham.
The guy has never lost the passion or quality in his voice. He sings better now than he did in the early days. truly amazing. this stripped back acoustic version showcases his quality. Well done Russ, you da man.
So much more strength in Russell’s voice, so gutsy. So delighted to know music is still his life. And there are moments - still the old Russell. This was nice guys. Good pace to it.
Wow this is amazing how can this man not be a superstar overseas? I have only seen this man about 30 times but blows my mind all the time I see him and his voice has not changed since 69 how is this possible????
Deanne: I loved his early stuff (I'm nearly his age) but he's better now than then. He's had years to perfect his craft. A more lived in voice now when many others have lost theirs (Brian Cadd)
@@alisoncrocker2898 I played a clip of him singing The Real Thing at a mates bar in Shenzhen China and it stopped the whole place. They all just stood and listened - it was kinda freaky. most of the crowd were Americans or Canadians and of course my Aussie mates who knew the song. He is getting better with age! No one was at worried about the scene of the tank man in Tian'anmen Square either - the Chinese knew all about it.
Deanne Doyle got to agree Deane. I saw him perform at a community Christmas party of all places and walked away thinking Wow. I'd known of Russell Morris but hadn't realised what a sensational voice he has. He should be an International Superstar
I hope after this lockdown fkn bullshit in NSW he performs again somewhere. I saw him in the Opera House shows just before lockdown, magic he was as were the rest of the cast.
what a great version one of my most favorite songs love to hear the many covers and this version goes up the top of my best version along with marianne faithful and eric burden
God I love this mans vocals....he is quickly turning into a fave of mine! Thank goodness for my Australian friends or I would never have found this man! (*_*)
I have always loved Russell Morris, I have always loved this Bob Dylan song & I loved the Graham Bonnet hit version of it but the vocal performance on this rendition knocked me out & this is now my definitive Baby Blue. Russell you do keep getting better , you are a superstar
I had the pleasure of meeting Russell in the mid 60s when he fronted for the BeeGees in New Zealand. He was fantastic then and his voice has only got better over time. Hes is one of the true great singers to come out of Aussie.
I love what this man has become and also what he was, way back. I first saw him on an old TV show Happening 70 and'71, I was about 11. Precursors to Countdown. Now has an amazing vocal register and power. Also a mean guitarist. Collaborates with many people. Aria Hall of Fame awardee. Legend.
First saw Russell at TC's Brisbane Billy Thorpe, Max Merritt, Wendy Sandington, I was 12or 13 what a lucky kid I was, Saturday mornings were never as good!
Wow.. Helen, that was back when Carol Lloyd was with Railroad Gin. They played many gigs around Brissie back then. She was brilliant too. Peter Moscos, of Moscos and Stone. Ahhh Those were the days..
Wow Wow two guitars, drums and an awesome voice of Russell. Now thats real talent right there. I saw him when he appeared with the BeeGees in 69 in Wellington. What a voice then and still is.
Russell Morris is one of only two vocalists that can sing this song "proper like". The other being Graham Bonnet. I can not understand why this incomparable singer wasn't given the accolades he well deserved.
Kevin Murphy on drums, and I imagine it is Peter Robinson on guitar who has been with Russell Morris many years no. This as back in the Capers Restaurant days when Peter Laffy was one of the three amigos that produced these videos. Poor old Peter Laffy ended up passing away after going to live in Hawaii to get treatment for his illness that killed him. I'm not sure who Tecoma Coboy was, but he was supposed to be one of those three amigos I guess. He used to post these videos on youtube many years ago.
Russell I don't remember you as being this good? You are seriously good my friend - as per the other comments you have got so much better with age. Right up with the best Australia has produced!
Can't wait till May 20, Seeing him at the Nundah pub, last time I saw him, was 31 years ago in Vic, I was heavily pregnant with my Daughter Samantha "RIP" Beautiful girl 🙏 ⚘️1990-2001⚘️
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Just left the "Day on the Green"in Adelaide Russell Morris stole the show and he still sounds absolutely awesome with a great backing band they brought back so many memories and a couple of tears to this old rocker. Thanks Russell and the boys will see you again soon.
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This Guy is another one of our bloody Aussie legends.
That's for sure!!
I've seen him. Darryl cotton and Jim keays perform all three were amazing talented
OUR NEXT PRIME MINISTER 👍
@@lynfletcher7744 YES MATE THERE ALL GREAT AUSSIE TALENT, RUSSELL LIVES IN QLD NOW HAVE CROSSED PATHS A COUPLE OF TIMES, BLOODY TOP BLOKE 👌
I’m Aussie too and I love his voice
Saw him for the first time at Big Red Bash Birdsville 2018,when he finished his set I stood up, turned to the misses and said, we can go home now, nothing's better than this.
I love this man. He is a national treasure and the world is full of fools not to have him on their bloody highest honours lists. He is mind blowingly good.😍
Yeah.. Bloody oaths.. He's the best of the best.. I'd watch him perform over Jimmy and John any day.. What a legend..
I could not agree more Deidre, I jump at every chance to see him live. What a performer he is.
no argument from across the `ditch'
@@diden3527 And we didn't even have to steal him from you guys, he's actually one of our own!! :)
Not wrong with the full of fools thing - That's why he hasn't been so honoured.
If you ever get the chance to see Russell Morris and his band live, grab it. Russell Morris and band, a class act.
Fabulous voice, especially considering his age. What a shame he fell off the radar for so long. An incredibly talented Australian.
Fantastic; been listening to Russell Morris since I was 13 in 1969 and still enjoy his music. I heard the song "The Real Thing" which was playing on a transistor radio while travelling home from Perth Western Australia, on a bus after selling newspapers on a street corner after school. Russell Morris recently sang this song for a Perth fundraising event (Telethon) and the performance was faultless and priceless. What a wonderful talent, performer and generous man. He is gold as his music brings so much joy and pleasure. West Australians dug deep for telethon raising a lot of $$$$ for children's hospital, medical research and donated while watching quality performances performed by quality talent such a Russell Morris so we thank him very much. Chris Mac Perth WA
Have loved him since 1979 and Hot Love. Still enjoy listening to it in 2024. Man is an Aussie legend!
What a voice & he’s all ours ! 🇦🇺👌
what an icon of a voice, never get tired of listening to him for the last 45 years
I went to see Russell perform just a few years ago. He's better than he ever was, The Real Thing notwithstanding. His voice is richer now. I know what you mean Deanna, about his superstar status - he's a performer who is SO underrated.
I hope so much i can see him at a show
One of the best…
Listened to many versions of this Dylan song, Russell nails it...
One of our very, very best!
Man. SUCH a voice. We've had some good'uns, in Aussie rock vocalists. But Russell is right up there with our immortals.
Job well done......Thank you for this 🎁
saw him with Cotton, Keays and Morris, so much talent on one stage
Wonderful version of a great song
What a voice...50+ but eternally young tunes
Great aussie, great performer.
Fantastic men..thank you
What a classic rendition.
Local talent, world class, such a great song writer and singer
Agreed. After belting out tunes for so long how can this man's voice be better than it was in the 60's ..and it was the best voice in the industry then, in my opinion.. It's mind boggling. His voice is so rich & colourful now. Usually those top notes disappear with age & wear, but not with this man.. Amazing!
over and over again, i just cant believe how under rated Aussie music is
I love you Russell Morris ..
We are going to witness the incredible Russell for our 9th time and he is getting better with age
I'm blown away by the quality of the younger musicians Russell draws to him for his acoustic shows. It says a lot for the respect he must have from within the industry, I was surprised when he didn't get a mention in the recent Voice of Australia award which went to Johnny Farnham.
Wow. Bloody fantastic.
The guy has never lost the passion or quality in his voice. He sings better now than he did in the early days. truly amazing. this stripped back acoustic version showcases his quality. Well done Russ, you da man.
So much more strength in Russell’s voice, so gutsy. So delighted to know music is still his life. And there are moments - still the old Russell. This was nice guys. Good pace to it.
Great song great singer
Fabulous, what a voice!
Holy cow!! Holy man!! What a voice!!
Love your work "LEGEND" . Thanks for the Music and Memories... Great driving music "OVA" ... 👍🤙🙏
Saw Russell a month ago with the Fabulous Caprettos and he is still absolutely amazing!!!!!!
Saw Russell at the Birdsville Big Red Bash in 2018 on stage with just his guitar and that golden voice..He still has that amazing range.
Wow this is amazing how can this man not be a superstar overseas? I have only seen this man about 30 times but blows my mind all the time I see him and his voice has not changed since 69 how is this possible????
Deanne Doyle I think he gets better with age, he is a fantastic down to earth bloke too.
Deanne: I loved his early stuff (I'm nearly his age) but he's better now than then. He's had years to perfect his craft. A more lived in voice now when many others have lost theirs (Brian Cadd)
@@alisoncrocker2898 I played a clip of him singing The Real Thing at a mates bar in Shenzhen China and it stopped the whole place. They all just stood and listened - it was kinda freaky. most of the crowd were Americans or Canadians and of course my Aussie mates who knew the song. He is getting better with age! No one was at worried about the scene of the tank man in Tian'anmen Square either - the Chinese knew all about it.
Deanne Doyle got to agree Deane. I saw him perform at a community Christmas party of all places and walked away thinking Wow. I'd known of Russell Morris but hadn't realised what a sensational voice he has. He should be an International Superstar
in response to your first sentence - because he doesn't know how to `twerk'......
I agree his vocals are getting even better with age, there's a lovely tone there now - I love this guy!!!
beautiful song and oh my,what a beautiful voice! has not diminished over the years either.Love you Russell,one of my favourite singers of time.
I hope after this lockdown fkn bullshit in NSW he performs again somewhere. I saw him in the Opera House shows just before lockdown, magic he was as were the rest of the cast.
always been a fan this guy deserves better got more ability than most other lauded aussie artists keep on truckin'Russ you're getting better with age!
Just friggin wow. Best cover of this great song ever.
This is Raw and Powerful...Pure Class...Russell Morris
So underrated. ❤❤
what a great version one of my most favorite songs love to hear the many covers and this version goes up the top of my best version along with marianne faithful and eric burden
Breezy Beautiful Ballad-Baby Blue.
Stepping Stones. Spectacular Sentimental Song.
Spinning Spectrum Shimmering SunShine.
Lightening Lyrics Love Lost.
Remarkable Rendition. Better'n Bob!!
I don't have the words, I didn't even know he was still out there and here he is better than ever... Clean living?
Great cover of Bonnets cover of Dylan's classic. Love them all.
Love the way he rests his nose on the microphone...
This Man is truly an Aussie legend!!!!!!!!!
God I love this mans vocals....he is quickly turning into a fave of mine! Thank goodness for my Australian friends or I would never have found this man! (*_*)
I have always loved Russell Morris, I have always loved this Bob Dylan song & I loved the Graham Bonnet hit version of it but the vocal performance on this rendition knocked me out & this is now my definitive Baby Blue. Russell you do keep getting better , you are a superstar
sublime Mr Morris you are a great artist, and your voice is just awesome, thanks for your years a gift to us!!
I had the pleasure of meeting Russell in the mid 60s when he fronted for the BeeGees in New Zealand. He was fantastic then and his voice has only got better over time. Hes is one of the true great singers to come out of Aussie.
Damn .. That was sooo good ..I need to see him live !!!
Russell is SCARY good. Such power in that sublime, distinctive voice.
Love it. Russell is One of Australias genuine music legends and he is a meoa talented man, I hope he keeps goning for another 20+ years or more.
met him recently in Ballarat.. saved my life.. Russell Morris .. love you like a brother
Still have a great voice...& Really down to earth guy...✌️
His voice is as good as ever. As a performer, even better.
I love what this man has become and also what he was, way back. I first saw him on an old TV show Happening 70 and'71, I was about 11. Precursors to Countdown. Now has an amazing vocal register and power. Also a mean guitarist. Collaborates with many people. Aria Hall of Fame awardee. Legend.
First saw Russell at TC's Brisbane Billy Thorpe, Max Merritt, Wendy Sandington, I was 12or 13 what a lucky kid I was, Saturday mornings were never as good!
Helen Tyrer ..........Wendy Sandington...lucky you....she was Chain's original before Mat Taylor just ruined the band...
Helen Tyrer wow Helen that was yonks ago, was it a Bondi?
I use to frequent Surf City where the Aztacs payed, great times and lots of fun.
Yes I saw her first with Chain,loved Chain too" Black and Blue!"
No I only ever drove through Sydney,I saw them in Brisbane,but your so right Kat B!
Wow.. Helen, that was back when Carol Lloyd was with Railroad Gin. They played many gigs around Brissie back then. She was brilliant too. Peter Moscos, of Moscos and Stone. Ahhh Those were the days..
Forever.
strikes me so perfectly; between lost and sadness,and hope and joy. I hope I work it out soon.
These guys nail it.
Russell is a legend. Met him and had a really good talk about my first experience with his music as a very young child. His music influenced my life.
Wow Wow two guitars, drums and an awesome voice of Russell. Now thats real talent right there. I saw him when he appeared with the BeeGees in 69 in Wellington. What a voice then and still is.
You saw him with the BeeGees? Lucky you, mate.
Russ your voice is still as good as a young man, and I LOVE YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!
Just listened to graham Bonnet at Russels age singing this and Russell kills it. His voice is classy for his age
Russell Morris is one of only two vocalists that can sing this song "proper like". The other being Graham Bonnet. I can not understand why this incomparable singer wasn't given the accolades he well deserved.
Much better than Bob Dylan. LOL
Had the pleasure of watching a live show of these guys last weekend. Instant fan.
to be fair, Bob was a great writer/composer, but couldn't sing for shite - or maybe he could.....!!!
I don’t think Russell could sing a song badly,just brilliant
Fantastic cover version!
Went to see Russell & Brian Cadd last Friday, what an evening. Terrific vocals
Kevin Murphy on drums, and I imagine it is Peter Robinson on guitar who has been with Russell Morris many years no. This as back in the Capers Restaurant days when Peter Laffy was one of the three amigos that produced these videos. Poor old Peter Laffy ended up passing away after going to live in Hawaii to get treatment for his illness that killed him. I'm not sure who Tecoma Coboy was, but he was supposed to be one of those three amigos I guess. He used to post these videos on youtube many years ago.
Yes, the 3 amigos was Laffy, Tecoma (Trev Upton) and myself. The Capers days were very exciting for me, meeting all my heroes!
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👍🏼RM What a voice, gets better with age
What a voice.......
Awesome song luv it
Bloody brilliant. Helluva job on the 12 string too
Russell I don't remember you as being this good? You are seriously good my friend - as per the other comments you have got so much better with age. Right up with the best Australia has produced!
Can't wait till May 20, Seeing him at the Nundah pub, last time I saw him, was 31 years ago in Vic, I was heavily pregnant with my Daughter Samantha "RIP" Beautiful girl 🙏 ⚘️1990-2001⚘️
Love ya Russel, you are a true blue Aussie Legend 🎼🎙🎶🎸
Love this song but this voice is just amazing, wow!
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Awesome!!
Still rocking after all these years
Seen him a few weeks ago and he is still amazing! Luv ya Russ!
In the pantheon of Australian rockers. Right at the top.
Legend...
love ya bb ... [blue] .. Lo ...
I was 14 when i first saw Russel,same show Masters and Zoot long live Oz rock !!!
Good song, thanks Bob Dylan
Just left the "Day on the Green"in Adelaide Russell Morris stole the show and he still sounds absolutely awesome with a great backing band they brought back so many memories and a couple of tears to this old rocker. Thanks Russell and the boys will see you again soon.
bro - tell him to come to nz for a show.....would be a sellout......just an amazsing entertainer......
A fantastic voice and talent-- totally under-rated and one of the Aussie greats. Love him.
It doesn't get any better than this
GREAT SONG RUSSELL MORRIS ONE OF THE BEST
I used to serve Russell at my video shop. ABC VIDEO. Back in the 80s love his voice!
Superb.
Have only heard this guy in Australia, love his voice
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This is a potency! Fantastic!!!
Absolutely awesome.. I play this set every bbq day and everyone wants more. Love the voice and trio. wish I was there when you guys played the gig!
That is ferocious!! Russell sounds better than ever. Thanks for posting a great song with great lyrics in great audio.
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