My heart forever bleeds for you dad. My rock my foundation and i hope to be with you once again. . I can't believe what you were as always the best of the best and im proud of the biggest bond and your legacy will remain.. RIP dad. I love you forever xox my father brenton- Oliver
So sorry for your loss. What a great band and what a great composition. I was so obsessed with this song when it came out. So was my sister. I was only 22. It’s just perfectly composed. I’m so glad it’s here to listen to over and over. Biggest condolences. ❤
Frank Celenza on drums, yes one of the best. Brent Lucanus was a great singer, passed away in November 2021 as did the older lead guitarist not that long ago. All songs written by master songwriter Paul McCarthy, who also deserved to be much more successful. Paul passed away recently in Perth as well. I saw the boys many times at the White Sands and also saw them do support for the Angels at the Raffles hotel. They were really good.
This song deserved to be top 5 in australia if not a number 1. From what i can remember, the radio stations of the day never got behind this band and played their singles. From the people of australia.......i would like to give a heartfelt apology to the members of the band......because you had something and deserved way more success.
Back in the 80's living in Perth there were so many great venues and fantastic bands you could see. I wish they would bring them back. Bands like the Eurogliders, Dugites and Boys put Perth on the map. Let's not forget the Jets. Such great memories. So sorry to hear about the passing of Lino a great muso. RIP Lino you will be remembered.
I Dont think Anyone who worked for them or Was just a punter when punters were punters Great Days &for Sure RIP LENO & BRENT & Paul Mc the quite achiever & deepest Condolences to there families & Leno you were always One abouve the cut You Knew how tough things were going to be even for all those great years You kept on Making Music LEDGEND . EX STAGE & TROG .MUCH REGARDS. P A KNIGHT (AKA SQUIRTER)
RIP - Brent Brent Lucanus and Lino Del Roio and Paul McCarthy They had a great time when they were here. They brought a lot of joy and happiness to all of us. Two of my favourite Rock albums by BOYS.
This just popped up on my feed. Went to Balga high with Brent and Paul. Brent used to stand on his desk and tell jokes before class started. The Boys did a gig at school in the hall and hell yeah! Saw them a few times over the years. RIP and thanks for great memories.
A nite of lonelyness of XV years ago I was trying to download some good music for free when I looked The Boys in the library of someone. I never had in my collection a record of that early punk band from London that released four albums between '77 and '81.. So I discovered the Boys from Perth and one of the most underrated and incredibly forgotten power pop album.. one of the most amazing aussie records that I never heard. In my personal top ten with the Hoodoo Gurus, Celibate Rifles, Sunnyboys, the Stems, Died Pretty, the Church, Scientists, Saints and Radio Birdman In the same way I discovered the X from Sidney, not the band from LA
Hugely popular with the Italians back in the day. Saw them late 80s at the Charles when Troy Newman took over as lead singer. What a line up they had, one of the best bass guitarists and one of the best drummers in Australia at the time.
I've got two of their albums and I would rate this band as one of the best I've ever heard, no exaggeration, this is sublime Rock music. I'm a very harsh and tough music 'critic' and I can't fault this band. Thanks to Molly Meldrum and COUNTDOWN for promoting them. Without this exposure the band wouldn't have cracked the Top 100 Charts as they did.
These Perth grown & cultured guys blew us away with their respective ages & talent. I was in a band called Golden Ivory at the time, and although only 3-4 years older, we still marvelled at their ability at ages 16-18. Amazing at the time. Well done fella's! Coso, Perth West Australia.
Always thought they were 15- 18🤔 Think I was 15 or 16('65) at the time & it was a big buzz having a great sounding band like the Boys.. & they're actually the same age & from Perth😲. 😎 AF I still spin the vinyl at least a few times a month🤘🤘
i seen this band at bexley north hotel in nsw and they were fantastic i often wondered why he left the band he was a great singer and frontman and they were a great rock band so sad if hes passed they were fantastic
I should have added I was 13 when I heard this already into the clash pistols etc but my god this so cool listening to this great song and album always hit a chord and singing to yourself while out there in the surf.. those days are gone but this brings it back.. thanks🎉😂
Musically, these lads really nailed it. And so did the sound guy (if there was one). Everything sounds so clear. Nothing hi-tech either, just good musicianship & a uteload of guitars, amps & drums.
The boys...wot a band....awsome songs and musicians...im so glad i got to meet lino and got to have a few bass guitar lessons from him . Feel so honoured...he even got me into generator pub in 1982 first original line up boys renunion when doormen refused me bcause i was 14 yesrs old...thanks a lot lino...RIP lino, Brent, and Paul...true big inspirations.
Lino lived a door or two from my old parents and there practices drove my dad up the wall, as he was a soft jazz type of dude. My mum didn't mind it as she was quite open minded, but did complain how they practiced the same bits over and over. I guess that was what they needed to do.
Just discovered this band I love my era in music I know nearly all old school bands/ musicians now and from the year 1900 till now ✌✌✌✌😊 peace and iam only 32 years old this music train is allwsome
Remember going to Latrobe uni to see a gig in 1982 with The Boys, followed by INXS then Midnight Oil to finish the night off. The boys didn't show but still one of my best nights ever.
@KILLING⚡HEROS The band was 'Unleashed' (unless it was 'Bowser' ... so long ago!) and the drummer was a nice bloke and showed me how to play some triplet patterns on his practice pad (a pretty good effort for any band's singer I reckon... ha ha!) I always remember the Ambassador nightclub for the way the soles of your shoes stuck to the bourbon-drenched carpet ... ewww!. Also saw The Boys (before my band days) at Swansea Workers Club
I searched several times for this as I had heard they had appeared on Countdown. Last time I searched was obviously before you posted this. Thanks! I 'acquired' this 7" from my older sisters who (I think) used to see/hang out with? these bands, The Manikins, Scientists etc. But I was too young to know what was what back then.
@@girlsblouse7866 haha! Yes I forgot the Victoria pub in Subi, I remember going to to the old Cott hotel too .The Cloverdale was my other favourite , magic huge room with a real Chevy high up as the DJs play desk! Never made it to the Rock Inn unfortunetly but Dave Hole at the Castle Hotel in Sorrento on Sunday sessions was awesome. Rock On!
I wondere if anyone can help. Way back when i shared tapes with an aussie pen pal. She sent me when your lonely and hurt me babe but i also remember a song called dont say no i really want to be with you. The blank tape she sent has long been worn out and cant find the song on here at all and google doesnt recognise the lyrics either. Was it just a b side?
+let down Drivin' along, a dirt track highway, singin' to myself so I won't fall asleep, spent my whole life tryin' to go my way, now I realise where I really want to be ........... Don't say no I really want to be with you, Don't say no, you got me thinking you found someone new, oh no, oh no ........
@@genericgeorge I’ll bite. I’d like you to give me 3 time stamps where you reckon the tempo changes throughout the song. We aren’t talking 3-5BPM which is a very minor and subtle change if the band wasn’t using a click track while recording the song… we are talking a significant change in tempo.
@@genericgeorge Have you even bothered to put a metronome on while playing the song? You’ll notice quite easily that it remains @ 174BPM constantly throughout the song. I’m not going to argue with you anymore, I just want you to realise that you are wrong and it’s okay to admit when you’ve made an error in your judgement.
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My heart forever bleeds for you dad. My rock my foundation and i hope to be with you once again. . I can't believe what you were as always the best of the best and im proud of the biggest bond and your legacy will remain.. RIP dad. I love you forever xox my father brenton- Oliver
He was a good friend of mine 80’s a gentleman, caring, beautiful soul and I am very sad to hear of his passing. My condolences to you RIP Bent x
So sorry for your loss. What a great band and what a great composition. I was so obsessed with this song when it came out. So was my sister. I was only 22. It’s just perfectly composed. I’m so glad it’s here to listen to over and over. Biggest condolences. ❤
This just proves how “Kick Arse” Australian 80’s band were. What a banger.
Frank Celenza on drums, yes one of the best. Brent Lucanus was a great singer, passed away in November 2021 as did the older lead guitarist not that long ago. All songs written by master songwriter Paul McCarthy, who also deserved to be much more successful. Paul passed away recently in Perth as well. I saw the boys many times at the White Sands and also saw them do support for the Angels at the Raffles hotel. They were really good.
Frabk Celenza was actually my drum teacher
I still can't believe how many great rock bands you get there especially in those years
This song deserved to be top 5 in australia if not a number 1.
From what i can remember, the radio stations of the day never got behind this band and played their singles.
From the people of australia.......i would like to give a heartfelt apology to the members of the band......because you had something and deserved way more success.
I remember hearing this on Perth radio. I was in primary school so wouldn't have been to see them live.
Yeah I heard this song and hurt me babe on am radio and it was 6pm
Absolutely. It’s a brilliant anthemic composition. Should have gone to #1.
Back in the 80's living in Perth there were so many great venues and fantastic bands you could see. I wish they would bring them back. Bands like the Eurogliders, Dugites and Boys put Perth on the map. Let's not forget the Jets. Such great memories. So sorry to hear about the passing of Lino a great muso. RIP Lino you will be remembered.
I Dont think Anyone who worked for them or Was just a punter when punters were punters Great Days &for Sure RIP LENO & BRENT & Paul Mc the quite achiever & deepest Condolences to there families & Leno you were always One abouve the cut You Knew how tough things were going to be even for all those great years You kept on Making Music LEDGEND .
EX STAGE & TROG .MUCH
REGARDS.
P A KNIGHT (AKA SQUIRTER)
RIP - Brent Brent Lucanus and Lino Del Roio and Paul McCarthy
They had a great time when they were here.
They brought a lot of joy and happiness to all of us.
Two of my favourite Rock albums by BOYS.
RIP Brent and Lino, great power pop from days without fear and confusion....
This just popped up on my feed. Went to Balga high with Brent and Paul. Brent used to stand on his desk and tell jokes before class started. The Boys did a gig at school in the hall and hell yeah! Saw them a few times over the years. RIP and thanks for great memories.
A nite of lonelyness of XV years ago I was trying to download some good music for free when I looked The Boys in the library of someone. I never had in my collection a record of that early punk band from London that released four albums between '77 and '81..
So I discovered the Boys from Perth and one of the most underrated and incredibly forgotten power pop album.. one of the most amazing aussie records that I never heard.
In my personal top ten with the Hoodoo Gurus, Celibate Rifles, Sunnyboys, the Stems, Died Pretty, the Church, Scientists, Saints and Radio Birdman
In the same way I discovered the X from Sidney, not the band from LA
Perth, Western Australian girl, I grew up on these guys.. Some of the best times of my life.. Thanks Gavin ❤❤❤
Hugely popular with the Italians back in the day. Saw them late 80s at the Charles when Troy Newman took over as lead singer. What a line up they had, one of the best bass guitarists and one of the best drummers in Australia at the time.
yes i remember seeing the boys perform at the charles hotel 1989 with troy newman yeah perth boy who went on to a solo career yeah good times
I saw them many times including when the supported The Kinks in 1982
Yep, Frank went on to join Baby Animals.
So good to hear this song again. Made my heart bounce! Love it
I've got two of their albums and I would rate this band as one of the best I've ever heard, no exaggeration, this is sublime Rock music. I'm a very harsh and tough music 'critic' and I can't fault this band.
Thanks to Molly Meldrum and COUNTDOWN for promoting them.
Without this exposure the band wouldn't have cracked the Top 100 Charts as they did.
These Perth grown & cultured guys blew us away with their respective ages & talent. I was in a band called Golden Ivory at the time, and although only 3-4 years older, we still marvelled at their ability at ages 16-18. Amazing at the time. Well done fella's! Coso, Perth West Australia.
Always thought they were 15- 18🤔 Think I was 15 or 16('65) at the time & it was a big buzz having a great sounding band like the Boys.. & they're actually the same age & from Perth😲. 😎 AF
I still spin the vinyl at least a few times a month🤘🤘
Great Perth band thanks for your music guys still luv your songs still listening in 2019 Wheo xxxx
I just can't love this song enough
RIP Brent. Thanks for the kickass songs 🤘🤘🌹
i seen this band at bexley north hotel in nsw and they were fantastic i often wondered why he left the band he was a great singer and frontman and they were a great rock band so sad if hes passed they were fantastic
these guys deserved to be huge
I miss those days so much
I should have added I was 13 when I heard this already into the clash pistols etc but my god this so cool listening to this great song and album always hit a chord and singing to yourself while out there in the surf.. those days are gone but this brings it back.. thanks🎉😂
I was in love with them❤️ .had their albums 🌹
Same still have the album and my heart is sad hearing of the loss of 3 members of this amazing band.
Musically, these lads really nailed it. And so did the sound guy (if there was one). Everything sounds so clear. Nothing hi-tech either, just good musicianship & a uteload of guitars, amps & drums.
The boys...wot a band....awsome songs and musicians...im so glad i got to meet lino and got to have a few bass guitar lessons from him . Feel so honoured...he even got me into generator pub in 1982 first original line up boys renunion when doormen refused me bcause i was 14 yesrs old...thanks a lot lino...RIP lino, Brent, and Paul...true big inspirations.
40 years later,,
Disco, disco.. when you're lonely
Lino lived a door or two from my old parents and there practices drove my dad up the wall, as he was a soft jazz type of dude. My mum didn't mind it as she was quite open minded, but did complain how they practiced the same bits over and over. I guess that was what they needed to do.
What street were your parents on. We would hear them from our house as well :)
@eddybulich3309 arkarna road in Balga, the 9ne with the Geraldton wax bush in the front yard.
The singer reminds me of a young Iggy Pop . Great song that I cannot believe I have never heard before .
Love this song and still do greattt
The boys -spend my time
80*s aussie rock cant beat it
I found this clip and just cranked it up - hadnt heard it for probably 30 years and still knew every word. great nights out on pull in Perth!!
Yep me too!
Good memories, I remember my best mate bought the album and we played it to death!!!
Great band
we played at least 2 boys' songs when we gig
in gero. loved it and thankyou
Just discovered this band I love my era in music I know nearly all old school bands/ musicians now and from the year 1900 till now ✌✌✌✌😊 peace and iam only 32 years old this music train is allwsome
Remember going to Latrobe uni to see a gig in 1982 with The Boys, followed by INXS then Midnight Oil to finish the night off. The boys didn't show but still one of my best nights ever.
So superb and not a few of us with a massive crush on Brent Lucanus !
Was in a band that supported them at the Ambassador Nightclub Newcastle
@KILLING⚡HEROS The band was 'Unleashed' (unless it was 'Bowser' ... so long ago!) and the drummer was a nice bloke and showed me how to play some triplet patterns on his practice pad (a pretty good effort for any band's singer I reckon... ha ha!) I always remember the Ambassador nightclub for the way the soles of your shoes stuck to the bourbon-drenched carpet ... ewww!. Also saw The Boys (before my band days) at Swansea Workers Club
@@entertainminute I saw Unleashed support Motorhead at the Newcastle Workers 84, Danny Jackson guitar legend still plays
Why doesn’t iTunes have their album….underated band
Bought the 45 for $1 at a second-hand record store in Sydney in the mid 80's, and recorded it onto a cassette "mixed tape"!
the rock bands/sound had an interesting transition in Australia from 79 to 81
Ah, yes. The Bon, then no Bon era.
Great vocal harmonies.
Love the bunny hop
Great band but don't remember them in the 80s good energy awesome drummer.
Wow this is a blast from the past..thanks for bringing back great memories..
Im pretty sure I saw them on Scarborough Beach...
So did I, one Saturday night in December 1980. Not long after I turned 18.
I searched several times for this as I had heard they had appeared on Countdown. Last time I searched was obviously before you posted this.
Thanks!
I 'acquired' this 7" from my older sisters who (I think) used to see/hang out with? these bands, The Manikins, Scientists etc. But I was too young to know what was what back then.
+Spackhead
me too had been searching this years ago
I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that Ratcat listened to these guys a bit...
Charles hotel fark yeah the BOYS!
The lead singer makes me think of Stephen Cummings crossed with Iggy Pop. Top song.
Disco disco,, still waiting for the same dreams to come true that I was waiting for when I was 15
Awesome Perth band. This song was released on my 18th birthday ... 15th September, 1980 😀
"you can use me if you want to babe, you know I wouldn't mind" - RIP Brent
You are amazing in every possible and impossible way dear Paul! Xx
Well they achieved more than I ever did.
Caringbah Inn Summer 1981. Tore the place up.
Yep I was at that one. Loved these guys; even better live than recorded ... Great memories ! :-)
how good was the casbah in those days and how many great bands played there, too many to mention. take me back there anyday.
Fantastic upload!
this is an awesome band I love them cos they're from Perth WA. I also love Rick Springfield......
"Speak To The Sky" Rick Springfield
He was also in The Zoot.
City hotel perth the boys friday night loaded dice saturday night i wont to go back in time
YEAH WHEN DA CITY HOTEL WOZ A PUB ON TAP 🥰🥰🐒
Saracen was the best there on a Friday or a Sat nite. They packed
the place every time and I never saw one punch thrown in anger.
@@mattbarbarich3295 Shit yeah!!! And at the Vic Hotel, Subi.
Dave Hole at the Rock Inn Tav in Karragullen, no door charge.
@@girlsblouse7866 haha! Yes I forgot the Victoria pub in Subi, I remember going to to the old Cott hotel too .The Cloverdale was my other favourite , magic huge room with a real Chevy high up as the DJs play desk! Never made it to the Rock Inn unfortunetly but Dave Hole at the Castle Hotel in Sorrento on Sunday sessions was awesome. Rock On!
The lead singer of this band Brent Lucanus was my neighbour and sadly has passed away.
Sad news indeed :'(
Yeah just heard😥 RIP Brent🌹🤘🤘
What number was your house ?.
I lived on 43 Ark--- rd
I wore this album out wish i could get another copy thanks so much for posting this the boys from perth best state
Eddie Parise, Frank Celenza joined Baby Animals a few yrs later.
No idea of this song until I saw this vid.. yep I remember!
I only just heard that Lino Del Roio passed away in March R.I.P.
Oh truly? I knew him when we were teenagers. How sad 😔 RIP
king of pub bands
I did not realized there was an Aussie the Boys. I only ever heard of the UK the Boys that formed at the same time as this band.
Raw power and tightness - could cut through steel girders.
Kids could rock! 👍✌
GREAT SONG, THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS!!!
Great band👍
So many power pop bands back then. Remember The Numbers.
I LUV IT ! thanks for uploading
Awesome Paul :)
Brilliant
the Dianella hotel...memories..
+Graeme Lee sadly the dianella hotel is no more yeah great place
I've spoken with a fee people about seen them at the dianella hotel and they nah never played. I said bullfuckenshit seen the boys play many times.
Great song then, great song now. Reckon the lead singer was watching a lot of Iggy Pop while he figured out what look he wanted to go with.
😍
Mooloolaba Pub 80s - they went off
Cool first time I seen this Brett the singer is a cousin of mine my dad was just telling me... I think a 3rd cousin to me
mikechris85 , the singers name is Brent! He was a friend of mine.
What's he up to these days? Always wondered what happened to him after he left the Boys.
+carona50 i heard he moved to usa,was still singing
@@carona50 after Boys, he was the lead singer of Change Alley (songs on UA-cam). His son is lead singer of a Perth death metal band.
Wait I wanna know what that Cars song was
I wondere if anyone can help. Way back when i shared tapes with an aussie pen pal. She sent me when your lonely and hurt me babe but i also remember a song called dont say no i really want to be with you. The blank tape she sent has long been worn out and cant find the song on here at all and google doesnt recognise the lyrics either. Was it just a b side?
+let down It was a single from 1982
+let down Drivin' along, a dirt track highway, singin' to myself so I won't fall asleep, spent my whole life tryin' to go my way, now I realise where I really want to be ........... Don't say no I really want to be with you, Don't say no, you got me thinking you found someone new, oh no, oh no ........
see,always pays to ask the question, another single was...weoh,weoh,weoh.....( never gonna let you go)....:-)
Hey salami days n ravioli
Charles Hotel!!!!!!
Why ain't this available on Spotify?
Yes. Would crank it up while driving.
Where's Lino these days? He used to hang out in Kosmic quite alot, I'm sure he must have been on their payroll.
Dead
made me become a forensic entomologist.
The song speeds up noticeably when the drums come in
No it doesn't. Same tempo throughout.
@@TheRealMrBeard It does. It's not a biggie really, just an observation
@@genericgeorge I’ll bite.
I’d like you to give me 3 time stamps where you reckon the tempo changes throughout the song. We aren’t talking 3-5BPM which is a very minor and subtle change if the band wasn’t using a click track while recording the song… we are talking a significant change in tempo.
@@TheRealMrBeard Compare bpm at .07 to .25 secs. As I said 4 years ago, it speeds up noticeably.
@@genericgeorge Have you even bothered to put a metronome on while playing the song? You’ll notice quite easily that it remains @ 174BPM constantly throughout the song.
I’m not going to argue with you anymore, I just want you to realise that you are wrong and it’s okay to admit when you’ve made an error in your judgement.
All Poms from Perth
Too young and sweet to be a wife beater..
~laughs~
They're just bonds work singlets from woollies. There was a bit of a trend on them back in the day.
@@flowerpower8722 no woolies back then mate. Coles used sell cloths Northlands shopping center
Brent looks like a Stephen Cummings/Dave Warner/Iggy Pop/ Friendly Jordies clone.
Sandgropers came up with a band that were better than anything going round in Brisbane at the same time. Banana bender ere.
only if
Singer looks like a sober Iggy Pop
Perth bands always got crap treatment from the east back in the day, never got any radio or media support.
ABC MY NIGGUHS.NEVER RELINQUISH..FIELDGATE SQ BLUE LITE DISCO