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  • @meni8015
    @meni8015 Рік тому +152

    Good to see the original LRB with Glenn Shorrock requested. As much as I love John Farnham, have always preferred Glenn in this band. Great song too.

    • @craigedwards2940
      @craigedwards2940 Рік тому +7

      Australians at the time only have to hear those harmonies of Goble Shorrock and Birtles and know it's going to be something worth listening to. Throw in David Briggs and it get's even better.

    • @buddystewart2020
      @buddystewart2020 Рік тому +6

      But what did he say? 'that's John right, that's got to be John.' So much for those ears.

    • @TCM215
      @TCM215 Рік тому +1

      John did some of their songs better but only some

    • @emorsi
      @emorsi 10 місяців тому +4

      Me too, John was in the band only for a short period of time anyway. Glenn is the heart of the vocals at the LRB, which is one of the greatest band of all time.

    • @kristiansmith1723
      @kristiansmith1723 6 місяців тому +1

      Why does John sound like Glenn 🤣👍

  • @fredled8773
    @fredled8773 Рік тому +14

    It’s Glenn Glenn Shorrock!!! He was “the voice” of The Little River Band, 100% Yes, John could sang but Glenn Shorrock is the man the myth, the legend of the Little River Band, FAX!!!

  • @FionaEm
    @FionaEm Рік тому +103

    Yes, it's Little River Band, but with their original singer Glenn Shorrock. IMO, this track, written by Graeham Goble, is a masterpiece 🙌🙌 If you want a live version, try the band's appearance on the Aussie TV music show GTK from 1975. The camera work is awful, but the performance is absolutely incredible ☺️

    • @meni8015
      @meni8015 Рік тому +8

      Agree, one of their best songs. Nick is confused though as it's audio and can't see John's not singing.

    • @FionaEm
      @FionaEm Рік тому +3

      @@meni8015 I think Nick forgot that John wasn't the original singer.

    • @meni8015
      @meni8015 Рік тому +5

      @@FionaEm I think you're right. Nick might read the comments later on and realise. I don't think he is familiar with Glenn.

    • @louisestevenson5102
      @louisestevenson5102 Рік тому +1

      I fell in love with this song hearing it on a transistor radio sounds insane on a 1970's sterio

  • @sandgroperwookiee65
    @sandgroperwookiee65 Рік тому +54

    Yep it's Glenn Shorrock,the original singer.
    Your dad will be listening & loving it for sure 👍🌹
    LRB were killer

  • @TheSavvyShopaholic
    @TheSavvyShopaholic Рік тому +44

    Glen Shorrock has a great voice he sang at a corp gig post leaving LRB & blew us away! So many sensational unsung Aussie artist heroes… love that they are being recognised now by Nick and the world! John Farnham is a sensation in his own right… any band, any time, any song!

  • @mrpuniverse2
    @mrpuniverse2 Рік тому +27

    This is the original line up no John Farnham in this version the vocalist is Glenn Shorrock the original singer excellent song

  • @andrewbartlett269
    @andrewbartlett269 Рік тому +37

    And their harmonies were just as good live if you can believe that

  • @gayecarroll4882
    @gayecarroll4882 Рік тому +15

    I think your drifting off to your Dad was him saying I'm here enjoying this with you. God bless you and your Dad.

  • @Notric
    @Notric Рік тому +26

    Beautiful! LRB is always a winner. I love that you listened to the original singer.

  • @davidmccarthy6390
    @davidmccarthy6390 Рік тому +9

    That's the incomparable Ric Formosa on lead guitar, the hugely talented Roger McLachlan provides the incredibly funky baseline you love. And Glenn Shorrock, the original frontman for the band

  • @adrianwright1702
    @adrianwright1702 Рік тому +29

    Little River Band were brilliant muso's and this is Glenn Shorrock singing.

  • @alicecobb7763
    @alicecobb7763 Рік тому +15

    I just wanna thank you, Nick, for taking an interest in our Aussie music/ musicians, etc....,🙏🌺

  • @aussiekit9172
    @aussiekit9172 Рік тому +22

    John join LRB in 1982 this is the original lead singer Glen Shorrock this came out in 1975 I think. They are still one of Australia’s great bands do not get them confused with the fake ones that are touring with the LRB name in the US now..

  • @HelenBeeee
    @HelenBeeee Рік тому +24

    Glen Shorrick come on guys when you request give him the details please

  • @patrickreynolds4741
    @patrickreynolds4741 Рік тому +19

    Aren't they great ! I stage crewed for them in Vegas on their first American tour. Always liked their music. Check out Ambrosia too..lots of good stuff from them too :)

  • @raechellecremer5120
    @raechellecremer5120 Рік тому +3

    That starting harmony gave me a cold shiver. Such a beautiful song.

  • @CoolCoyote
    @CoolCoyote Рік тому +4

    Little River Band fans correct me if I'm wrong but the lead singer in this was Glenn Shorrock
    Written by Graeham Goble in 1972, the song was inspired by his regular trips from Melbourne to visit his family in Adelaide. The song was initially performed by Goble's earlier band Mississippi, which included three subsequent members of Little River band: Goble, Beeb Birtles and Derek Pellicci. Ric Formosa played lead guitar, Glenn Shorrock sang lead vocals, with Goble and Birtles providing harmonies.

  • @jerryball7783
    @jerryball7783 5 місяців тому +1

    Loved watching your reaction on this classic Little River Band number! Sorry I didn’t see this sooner. If you liked doing this try covering “Light of Day” from the Sleeper Catcher album. It’s an 8 minute gem that I believe you will enjoy. So much going on with that smooth classic LRB song from vocal harmonies, instrumental licks goin on from instrument to instrument and percussion everywhere. Probably my favorite song of all times! So if you haven’t already covered it I would totally recommend you do so! Thanks for sharing great music!

    • @jerryball7783
      @jerryball7783 5 місяців тому

      I should also mention Beeb Birtles sang the lead on “Light of Day” and I believe wrote the song. It has a jazzy soft rock vibe to it.

  • @jackiesandberg122
    @jackiesandberg122 Рік тому +15

    My favourite LRB song, I saw Glenn Shorrock live last year and he still has it. Wonderful performer.

  • @samuraidarryl
    @samuraidarryl Рік тому +10

    Masterpiece! Hands down my favourite LRB song ever. Glad you enjoyed it. I will never get tired of this song 🥰

    • @carolynmorrissey1630
      @carolynmorrissey1630 11 місяців тому

      Same, I love all their song's but this my favorite, along with Curiosity Killed The Cat

  • @iamaussie
    @iamaussie Рік тому +14

    Yes it's Little River Band with Glenn Shorrock as the lead singer. When he left to go on his own They renamed themselves "LRB" and John Farnham took over.

  • @Beejay2946
    @Beejay2946 Рік тому +12

    The version from the "Full Circle" DVD by Birtles, Shorrock, Goble who basically ARE the Little River Band --ROCKS as well.

  • @switchflow5405
    @switchflow5405 Рік тому +8

    This is more than just a song it's an experience. This is track one on their first album, such a underrated band so much more than just soft rock.

  • @flip8702
    @flip8702 Рік тому +19

    One thing I think of when I think little river band is the harmonies
    Not many do it better than LRB.

    • @flip8702
      @flip8702 Рік тому

      This is a long time before Farnsey joined the band.

  • @gigantor62
    @gigantor62 Рік тому +14

    This song is a masterpiece. Great reaction.

  • @dagmar.6954
    @dagmar.6954 Рік тому +6

    This is a great soft rock band from Australia. They had a lot of great hits especially in the 70's-80's such as "Cool Change", "Help Is On Its Way", "Happy Anniversary", "Reminiscing", "Lady", "Lonesome Loser", "Take It Easy On Me" etc.

  • @mackay4740
    @mackay4740 Рік тому +12

    A very underrated song and displays the musical ability of the whole band. Glen Shorrock is the lead singer.

  • @markjames3522
    @markjames3522 Рік тому +36

    Little River Band LRB formed in 1975 this song is LRB’s debut single . LRB formed out of members from other Australian bands so they are regarded as Australian supergroup .
    They was also managed by Glenn Wheatley who was John Farnham’s longtime manager from 1980 until Glenn Wheatley passing last year .
    LRB had many members coming and going 38 members in total .
    The classic line up only lasted 3 of their albums from 1977 to 1979 .
    John Farnham was lead singer from 1982 until 1986
    Original singer Glenn Shorrock 1975 to 1982 then again 1988 to 1995
    Glenn Shorrock recorded 8 albums with LRB
    When John Farnham recorded 3 .
    LRB has sold over 25 million records worldwide.
    LRB biggest hits in USA
    Reminiscing 1978
    Lady 1978
    Cool Change 1979
    Lonesome Loser 1979
    The Night Owls 1981
    The Other Guy John Farnham vocals 1983
    * In Australia biggest hits
    Curiosity Killed The Cat 1976
    Help Is On Its Way 1977
    Down On The Border - John Farnham vocals 1982
    Love Is A Bridge 1988 .
    John Farnham’s signature LRB song Playing To Win unfortunately wasn’t a hit at the time of release in 1984 but has gained popularity as a sporting anthem over the decades , it’s also the only LRB song John Farnham continue to sing in his successful solo career after he left LRB .
    The current lineup is American based and no original members and no Australians within the band . Original members can’t reform as The Little River Band or even LRB under legal circumstances the last member left holds the naming rights .

    • @briangill4000
      @briangill4000 Рік тому +3

      Thanks for all the info Mark

    • @RaffaPed
      @RaffaPed Рік тому +4

      Curiosity killed the cat.... I completely forgot about that funky track. Take it easy on me is another wonderful song.

    • @petergalea6032
      @petergalea6032 Рік тому +2

      Sorry mate their debut song was Curiosity (Killed the Cat), then “Emma” then third “It’s a Long Way There”

    • @briangill4000
      @briangill4000 Рік тому +1

      @@petergalea6032 hey, you both might be right depending on where you are. Don't forget music companies release different songs in different order around the world.

    • @markjames3522
      @markjames3522 Рік тому +1

      @@petergalea6032 you are right it was their American debut single . Australian and American releases get confusing

  • @leandabee
    @leandabee Рік тому +7

    Yeah nah, this was pre JF. We often talk about sibling/family bands harmonising perfectly, but LRB were superb with harmonising and not being siblings, just so beautiful ❤️.

  • @iainsmith2434
    @iainsmith2434 Рік тому +12

    Forgot how good Little River Band are. We were spoiled beyond our understanding in Australia in the 70’s and 80’s with music the rest of the world are just catching up with since UA-cam . Glen Shorrock was fantastic, John Farnham had similarities was great as an individual performer, but I preferred Glen in the group. Farnham did a great job standing in for a couple years, probably the only one on scene at the time that could have! There are none today🤐

  • @wallyjames2128
    @wallyjames2128 Місяць тому

    It's funk, it's gospel, it's a rambling jam, it's carefully crafted studio work with strings and a fine guitar solo. Everything that LRB was is in this one masterpiece track. Still my favourite of theirs. It takes me to a place, just like it took you. One love.

  • @iceberg5220
    @iceberg5220 Рік тому +7

    Yeah, seriously if I were to choose a 'first listen' to LRB (with Glenn Shorrock as lead), this is the one.
    I remember a YT post from a US truck driver who stated that he was listening to a radio station while night driving on a long haul.
    The radio presenter was introducing an album from a new band called Little River Band and the radio station was doing a promotion (giving away a few albums). After listening to 'It's a Long Way There', the Truck Driver took a detour and drove over 200 miles (to that radio station), to pick up one of the free albums. He loved to song and the album. A perfect Drivers song!

  • @leighrussell4625
    @leighrussell4625 Рік тому +2

    Omg we are so happy to have your chanel around, as you know what your talking about Dominic. You are like a breath of fresh air, as you say it like it is that's why us Aussies love your chanel so much, not to mention our artists that seem to get the feedback from your chanel and your followers. Oh one more thing every time I go snooping around the other channels the other UA-camrs are saying the same thigs about Aussie singer's that you said a long long time ago. It just goes to show us all you know what your talking about Dominic. Love from Australia. 🇦🇺

  • @allydevine2192
    @allydevine2192 Рік тому +2

    An amazing song. It never gets old.

  • @michelejohnson8585
    @michelejohnson8585 Рік тому +1

    I’ve seen Little River Band live they were amazing, and the harmonies were amazing.

  • @stephenmarsh1918
    @stephenmarsh1918 Рік тому +5

    Nick know how it feels, miss my Dad as well and this masterpiece will always bring out your emotions. TC

  • @vnick1221
    @vnick1221 9 місяців тому +1

    I got such joy from watching your reactions💞. One of our greatest bands from the 80’s!

  • @tonyquinn8405
    @tonyquinn8405 Рік тому +4

    Another rabbit hole. Glenn Shorrock is part of the group of 60s influential Aussie musicians. Time to look at Vanderbilt and Young and the Easybeats.

  • @jgsheehan8810
    @jgsheehan8810 Рік тому +18

    LRB was a great band, harmonies up in the Bee Gees category. Loved this song since it first came out, way back when I was in high school (way before John Farnham joined replacing the original singer Glenn Shorrock ( this is Glenn).

  • @wjl2601
    @wjl2601 Рік тому +4

    LRB, so good and tasteful especially in the beginnings with Glenn Shorrock as frontman, great singer he is. My favorite track is 'Home on a Monday', very nostalgic. Very fine reaction. That is what music can do. Take care.

  • @Mandarin110631
    @Mandarin110631 2 місяці тому

    that's right brother- it is the harmonies- just amazing!!

  • @brissiegeoff
    @brissiegeoff Рік тому +3

    Great song written by GG, but Ric Formosa’s guitar work cannot be overstated here. Awesome!

  • @davidpercinsky4982
    @davidpercinsky4982 Рік тому +3

    Glenn Shorrock will always be LRB for me! I've seen Glenn solo on 2 separate occasions and he was great!

  • @eviehanlon1445
    @eviehanlon1445 Рік тому +11

    John Farnham was only really a fill in. Glen Shorrock was their main singer. And you've got Beeb Birtles and Graham Gobles in the background hitting those high notes.

  • @l3f799
    @l3f799 7 місяців тому

    I get like that when I think of my wonderful Dad also. I can feel your pain just below the surface so with you there! The track was one of my all-time favourites as a young adult and, musically, it truly has it all.

  • @SoundzAlive1
    @SoundzAlive1 6 місяців тому +1

    You can see why Glen Frey (The Eagles) said LRB were the greatest rock -vocal band in the world. Some songs LRB started in accapella. André in Sydney

  • @almanning9776
    @almanning9776 Рік тому

    one of the greatest bands from the 70's awesome song.

  • @lisabaxter6149
    @lisabaxter6149 4 місяці тому

    yea , grew up om it too , Fantastic

  • @isebmazo2140
    @isebmazo2140 Рік тому +7

    This is LRB at their beginning. John was solo artist still

  • @wandaprescott6672
    @wandaprescott6672 Рік тому

    Funk Yes it is..I'm 68 & It's The Best Music Ever...❤🎼🎵🎶 😊It's not just John It's Other's Also ....Fabulous Voices ..

    • @5stardave
      @5stardave 7 місяців тому

      John is nowhere to be found in this recording, it's Glenn Shorrock and company.

  • @GW-kg3dc
    @GW-kg3dc 4 місяці тому

    Ric Formosa on lead guitar wow ! what a tasty player ! As this young dude says "One of the best songs you've ever heard "

  • @dawood121derful
    @dawood121derful Рік тому

    I saw them play this live in a small music hall in Kansas City like back in 1978? It was awesome.

  • @ChrisDeichmiller
    @ChrisDeichmiller 6 місяців тому

    Immediately CSNY (Crosby, Stills, Nash, Young) came to mind, especially in the intro vocals! Beautiful song with exceptional musicians!

  • @dondelbiondo1258
    @dondelbiondo1258 Рік тому +7

    .... think you'll find that's the original band with Glenn Shorrock..... John came later

  • @coreenavenn4235
    @coreenavenn4235 Рік тому

    Excellent musicians, harmonies & brilliant song.
    So much to this.
    Personal favourite is Reminiscing
    The days when we want to share something with someone & they aren't there for you to see their pleasure are sad.

  • @antheabrouwer3258
    @antheabrouwer3258 Рік тому +5

    Little River Band were definitely made more for the American market, hence they actually had quite a few hits in America. The lead singer was originally Glenn Shorrock. John Farnham joined after he left, but Americans didn't take to his style at the time...

  • @jasonking6892
    @jasonking6892 7 місяців тому +1

    Get it together Man please 😂

  • @stevedoumas7701
    @stevedoumas7701 Рік тому

    Great reaction as always!!! So glad you noticed the rythym guitarist. I'll have to say it's some of the most beautiful phrasing I've heard in a song. Thanks again for the reaction

  • @Prone2Thrill
    @Prone2Thrill 10 місяців тому

    My favorite LRB song from my second favorite Australian band. Such a underrated song and band. Mom introduced me way back when

  • @funkysouldancer1
    @funkysouldancer1 Рік тому

    Little River Band were huge in America in the 70's,only 8 months after forming the band..Glenn Shorrock was the lead singer and when he left in the 80's, John Farnham was asked to join the band as lead singer..Both Glenn and John were totally different singer but brilliant in their own right.

  • @Nattiw72
    @Nattiw72 Рік тому

    Glenn’s vocals are amazing, as are the harmonies and the band as a whole . Glenn was awesome when I first heard Little Ray Of Sunshine with Axiom

  • @billholemo2518
    @billholemo2518 11 місяців тому

    Im with you 😂, heard them Live in 75, at Carolina Colecium😂 been hooked for 50yrs!!!!

  • @baileyride
    @baileyride Рік тому +1

    Just so good!

  • @kmack8634
    @kmack8634 Рік тому

    Ricky formosa on lead guitar is spot on. Real talent

  • @donaldgosling
    @donaldgosling Рік тому

    One of my favourite songs , I'm 60yo... I've heard a lot of songs < professional musician.

  • @73mooch
    @73mooch 10 місяців тому

    That's the power of music ❤

  • @CoolCoyote
    @CoolCoyote Рік тому +1

    yeah you know what this is probably their best song, but I love 'Lady' you need to do that one too also 'cool change'

  • @narindaovens8410
    @narindaovens8410 Рік тому +1

    My favourite song .

  • @liandren
    @liandren Рік тому

    That's me! Yay. Thought you might like to hear the original Little River Band Singer. Pugh is my maiden name though it's pronounced pew, lol.

  • @melindawilliams6624
    @melindawilliams6624 3 місяці тому

    I'd bet money your Dad heard this many times. We all listened to the good music wherevever we could find it back then.

  • @stephenbirang3488
    @stephenbirang3488 6 місяців тому

    This was recorded live in the studio in one take and Ric Formosa the lead guitar was as sick as you can get with the flu,he also arranged all the strings.

  • @kandiskennedy7934
    @kandiskennedy7934 Рік тому

    Early Crosby, Stills, and Nash. I think the early CSN was Little River Band and The Birds… if this old memory serves…. one of my favs. Epoch! This song in particular. I recently rediscovered it too. Thanks, I’m sure your dad knew it too!

  • @ahpaint
    @ahpaint Рік тому +2

    sensational band - Glen Shorrock on vocals here... but just brilliant band

  • @wendygroves8296
    @wendygroves8296 Рік тому

    ❤️ 🇦🇺 absolutely brilliant live..Saw them when I was 14yo long long time ago

  • @EugeneBristol-fu8iy
    @EugeneBristol-fu8iy 6 місяців тому +1

    Cool change reaction little river and chl it out

  • @Kiwiskirt
    @Kiwiskirt Рік тому

    Little River Band had a number of different lead singers, John being one of many. There were many voices in the Little River Band as you're finding out on this one.

  • @Coowallsky
    @Coowallsky 10 місяців тому

    ThatSingerReactions + 12 interruptions = Groove Killer.

  • @iancremmins4727
    @iancremmins4727 Рік тому +2

    i felt your pain

  • @JoSedunary
    @JoSedunary Рік тому +3

    Wayne Nelson (Bass player) also has a really high register and left LRB when John did to join Farnsey's band.... He is currently LRBs lead vocalist .....LRB are remarkable musicians... all can sing really really well and they wrote some fantastic tracks... Beeb Birtles (guitarist) would be the one on this track with the highest range...

    • @JoSedunary
      @JoSedunary Рік тому

      @@sg-yq8pm That's strange as Wayne appears on the Live Exposure VHS from 1981 where they sing IALWT ... and Glenn is still with the band at that stage singing lead vocals...I stand corrected if whoever produced the video was incorrect...

    • @brissiegeoff
      @brissiegeoff Рік тому +1

      Jo Sedunary, Graeham had the highest register in LRB singing the top harmony.

    • @JoSedunary
      @JoSedunary Рік тому +1

      @@brissiegeoff Thank you ! They're all so talented..

  • @Mandarin110631
    @Mandarin110631 2 місяці тому

    yes it is funk! everything on the 1! i've been saying that forever- nice that somebody gets it!

  • @andrewmarie9747
    @andrewmarie9747 Рік тому +6

    I’m sure your Dad just heard it with you then❤ I’m glad you have now fallen down the rabbit hole of the original LRB John Farnham sang a different type of music than the original LRB you have so many more songs to listen to enjoy but make Cool Change your next reaction

  • @adrianwright1702
    @adrianwright1702 Рік тому +2

    Great reactions.

  • @bluesguy6380
    @bluesguy6380 Рік тому +3

    Check out Happy Anniversary next

  • @charlessarver8350
    @charlessarver8350 10 місяців тому

    I'm late to the party here bur one of my favorite songs from the day it came out and as a guitarist there is some serious riffing going on in here.

  • @bodybalanceU2
    @bodybalanceU2 Рік тому +2

    its the original singer of LRB - Glenn Shorrock was the original lead singer and JF came in after when Glenn left the band

  • @angelawood6259
    @angelawood6259 Рік тому

    Grew up with LRB thanks to Dad. So glad you like them too.

  • @sonofwolfe
    @sonofwolfe Рік тому

    Its a masterpiece brother. Takes me back to about 1970

  • @bradleyjl61
    @bradleyjl61 Рік тому

    Little River is a small place just west of Melbourne , scenes from the first Aust road warrior/Mad Max movie filmed there . G’day from Oz ,

  • @Boreyn1
    @Boreyn1 Рік тому

    Honor your Father brother!
    I get it…….
    Love the song too.❤

  • @rosawong9191
    @rosawong9191 Рік тому

    I really enjoy your reactions to Little River Band, please take a look at some songs from Australian 70's band Axiom which has Glenn Shorrock as lead singer before joining LRB. Amazing tracks like "A Little Ray of Sunshine", "My Baby's Gone" and "Arkansas Grass". You will really enjoy these melodies and complete songs.

  • @mCgusen
    @mCgusen Рік тому +10

    It is little river band with the original lead singer Glenn shorrock

    • @mCgusen
      @mCgusen Рік тому

      John Farnham joined later

  • @sharyndoyle6362
    @sharyndoyle6362 Рік тому +1

    One of my favourites of LRB is love is the bridge. Then again, I remember the other band with Glenn. The twilights. Another great band with Glenn and Axiom with one of the best music writer's and performers , Brian Cadd. Sooo great. Today, they all sing through their nose or the back of their throats and just copy artists.

  • @lauriows7117
    @lauriows7117 Рік тому

    ❤❤ there is a Live version of this song on their Backstage Pass album, and it’s on UA-cam

  • @mjguerin63
    @mjguerin63 Рік тому

    Their best song.

  • @darrendelacy8162
    @darrendelacy8162 Рік тому

    I think it was Glen Frey of The Eagles who labelled LRB as ‘the best singing band in the world’ in their heyday

  • @denisesevera9490
    @denisesevera9490 Рік тому

    Shocker I know! I didn't think LRB had it in them but it's like they put everything they had into this one song which has become easily one of my faves.

  • @colleenmatulickclarke2059
    @colleenmatulickclarke2059 Рік тому +3

    No disrespect to John Farnham...love John Farnham....but, it has to be the original LRB with the great Glenn Shorrock, as it is here.
    Smooth as...
    Lady and Cool Change also classic LRB.

  • @robdownunder
    @robdownunder Рік тому

    Happy but also sad reflections there mate, take care and stay natural :) Melbourne

  • @richmanaust
    @richmanaust Рік тому +1

    Yeah, Glen Shorrock was the singer for about a decade before Farnham. Have a look at "curiosity Killed the Cat" Video to see a real 70s band. You may get a kick out of it.

  • @danm9460
    @danm9460 Рік тому +1

    The instrumental parts have always given me a peter Frampton vibe