So called ‘rock critics’ bang on about Bohemian Rhapsody, Stairway to Heaven, Pinball Wizard et al being the greatest rock songs of all time. I’m dead sure that this Vanda & Young classic should certainly be spoke of in the same breath as those songs. Parts 1, 2 and 3 are as close to the perfect trilogy that we may ever see.
I 110% agree with you, the business side of music is a down right joke and these "journalists" or "critics" wouldn't know their foot for their ass. The Evie trilogy captures the same magic is those songs you mentioned. The Easybeats also didn't get the attention they deserved.
I was there at Wave Aid, watching this live, and it was hands down the greatest ever performance I have ever seen. And I’ve been going to concerts all over the world for the past 30 years. The energy and emotion coming from this set was off the charts.
I have never seen this before. I grew up loving the original and still do, but what a tribute to an incredible song and songwriter, Stevie Wright. Beautifully done!!
@@TWTexasA1 I am fully aware of that! But he wrote other amazing songs during his career, was not just a singer. Harry Young was the older brother of Angus and Malcolm, and Vanda and a Young kick started the careers of people li,e John Paul Young. Stevie Wright was also a very talented man, and what happened to him at that Chelmsford private hospital was disgusting and devastating to him.
The Wrights - singers - Nic Cester (of Jet), Bernard Fanning (of Powderfinger), Phil Jamieson (of Grinspoon),,, drummer - Kram (of Spiderbait),,, guitars - Chris Cheney (of The Living End)and Davey Lane (of You Am I and The Pictures) and bass - Pat Bourke (of Dallas Crane). They are named after Australian music legend and former Easybeats frontman Stevie Wright. no wuckers!
Chris Cheney is a bloody force of nature! His buzzsaw guitar technique is simply amazing! I went to see The Living End at the The Red Hot Summer Tour in Wodonga last weekend. What an amazing sound from a 3 piece. He sure can make that Gretsch sing!!!!!
Wow wow wow Stevie, mate, you should be proud, we certainly are, these guys performing know they need to give their best just to get close to you, they did! I saw you live, standing ovation, just the best. Perfect song for Australia to hang it’s hat on.
Such an awesome tribute to Stevie and they did an awesome job. This put the song back into the public conscious which was so deserved for Stevie George and Harry. One of the greatest pieces of rock ever!
They got back together a few years ago for 50 years of Friday on my mind and tex perkins did evie II . I don't think there was a single person in the Audience that wasn't in tears
+martin w now that Malcolm Young is ill and Steve Wright passed today i would love to see this added into the fold of songs ACDC do at their concerts at least here in australia
i remember this at the time thinking what a great version. So good to see it again as a fitting tribute to little Stevie. Rest Stevie, you laid a mean platform for others to follow/your work is done
There with my younger brother, Calvin; this was the performance of the entire concert, easily. You could see people just transfixed by the energy on the stage. Brilliant! Never get tired of listening to this.
Sweet perfection right there. Aussie music doesn't get any better than this. I know this was a cover but this singer took an awesome song and gave it right back to Stevie, may he rest in peace knowing that he still lives on and as long as there is one person that remembers him then he'll never die!! Forgive my memory but was Evie a real person? I'm sure I should remember that but this 64 year old brain is turning to mush over the years!!
I think Stevie W. would be proud of this group of talented musicians performing Evie. They did an amazing job but there is no one like Stevie Wright! He would perform all three parts and not even break a sweat. But again, these guys did an awesome job !! RIP Stevie.
Only thing that lets this version down is the backup singers, their voices get lost. Don't mean to be harsh, but I listened to this straight after a Stevie Wright live version with Cheetah singing back up and I guess those 2 ladies are just really hard to beat. Saw Stevie live towards the end of his career and he could still blow an audience away. Met him a few times and he was a very humble, down to earth guy and one of the best vocalists this country has ever produced.
I was on the ground in Sumatra after the wave with Army.... still makes me sad thinking about the loss. This is a great song, sung & performed by great artists. Thanks for the memories.
Bernard seemed to struggle - I suppose Stevie is a hard act to cover but overall great, 79 or 80 can't remember but saw Stevie do this on Sydney Harbour - that was a crazy day.
As an old timer who saw the seminal version by Stevie in 1979, this measures up really well but Stevie, Cheetah and the band were on absolute fire that beautiful November day which will forever make it hard for who ever comes after. Nonetheless thanks for giving it a great go!
I’m sure I saw him play in Springwood civic centre in 1975/6 ish. 👍 I also saw AC/DC at Springwood high school around the same year. What an amazing music scene we had in the 70’s and 80’s…..
Yeah , i new that and I saw them and they were as incredible as I knew they would be . unbelievable wow . Took my son , first concert . Cold Chisel were v. average , I was shocked . Too old maybe
So called ‘rock critics’ bang on about Bohemian Rhapsody, Stairway to Heaven, Pinball Wizard et al being the greatest rock songs of all time. I’m dead sure that this Vanda & Young classic should certainly be spoke of in the same breath as those songs. Parts 1, 2 and 3 are as close to the perfect trilogy that we may ever see.
I 110% agree with you, the business side of music is a down right joke and these "journalists" or "critics" wouldn't know their foot for their ass. The Evie trilogy captures the same magic is those songs you mentioned. The Easybeats also didn't get the attention they deserved.
Totally agree.
Yup 200% and these lads do it justice Rip Stevie
Especially if you are an Aussie. Perfection.
Check this one out 👌🏻
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I was there at Wave Aid, watching this live, and it was hands down the greatest ever performance I have ever seen. And I’ve been going to concerts all over the world for the past 30 years. The energy and emotion coming from this set was off the charts.
🤠
That's the best version other than the original live version at the Opera House.
Best outdoor concert I have been to
This makes me love ❤️ 😍 Australia 🇦🇺
❤️🤠🐴
I have never seen this before. I grew up loving the original and still do, but what a tribute to an incredible song and songwriter, Stevie Wright. Beautifully done!!
Evie was actually written by the bass and lead guitarist of the Easybeats George Young & Harry Vanda ✌🏼✌🏼
@@TWTexasA1 I am fully aware of that! But he wrote other amazing songs during his career, was not just a singer. Harry Young was the older brother of Angus and Malcolm, and Vanda and a Young kick started the careers of people li,e John Paul Young. Stevie Wright was also a very talented man, and what happened to him at that Chelmsford private hospital was disgusting and devastating to him.
The Wrights - singers - Nic Cester (of Jet), Bernard Fanning (of Powderfinger), Phil Jamieson (of Grinspoon),,, drummer - Kram (of Spiderbait),,, guitars - Chris Cheney (of The Living End)and Davey Lane (of You Am I and The Pictures) and bass - Pat Bourke (of Dallas Crane). They are named after Australian music legend and former Easybeats frontman Stevie Wright. no wuckers!
Daniel Vandenberg - piano
HacksRgood funny ..nice one say thanks to the older ones 🤣
Wow it doesn't sound like Bernard at all... Interesting...
thats funny because i knew it was Bernard straight away.....i no my lead singers tho and powder finger were one of my favourite band in the day!!!!
Stevie would of been emotional seeing this . They did this song perfect. Wow
I bloody love this trilogy. Original and this cover. They all give me goosebumps 👌
So true, music doesn't get much better than this.
@@freeman10000 Vanda & Young at their best.
3 of our current best to do the job of 1 man. With respect as well
Nic Chester is stand out awesome!!! Talk about doing a song justice!! 👍
makes you appreciate what a brilliant singer Stevie Wright was.
yes
What great writers Harry and George were!! Are !!
Today Stevie passed away...goodbye old friend - wonderful tribute Bernard, thank you.
part one sounds like a real band. tight af. Nic might be one of the great underrated singers we have produced
@ John White agree wholeheartedly.
That was bloody awesome!! I’ve got goosebumps! Nic Cester and Bernard as the absolute bomb!!! So proud to be an Australian!! 👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️
Chris Cheney is a bloody force of nature! His buzzsaw guitar technique is simply amazing! I went to see The Living End at the The Red Hot Summer Tour in Wodonga last weekend. What an amazing sound from a 3 piece. He sure can make that Gretsch sing!!!!!
Very UNDERRATED guitarist! His prev band were the support act for the band I was in at the time's 1st gig!
AUSSIE ROCK! Simply awesome. One of my favourites as a kid ✌️Man that Nic can belt out a tune!
These dudes done Australia proud!! 🇦🇺 ❤
Wow wow wow
Stevie, mate, you should be proud, we certainly are, these guys performing know they need to give their best just to get close to you, they did!
I saw you live, standing ovation, just the best.
Perfect song for Australia to hang it’s hat on.
It's just so sad that he passed away, a great Aussie rock legend!!
Vocals are a no
@@onyxsh0cks456 You're a no!!
@deni9887 wow. I didn't know the crypt keeper had a youtube account 🤭
@@onyxsh0cks456 😂😂😂😂
I remember 1974 Stevie Wright Festival Hall Melbourne ....these amazing artists/musicians bring everything back to life..........
Great version of THE BEST Australian song ever.
Best Australian song ever?
2nd best.
Best for me. 3 parts, all different...all brilliant. Vanda and Young, Stevie Wrights vocals.... Just a masterpiece.
Definitely the best mini rock opera!
definetely
I don’t know but a totally badass song
This is awesome. Can't believe only 2,694 hits?? What's wrong with you people?? Support Aussie Muso Greatness!!
I think this is a fantastic tribute to stevie wright - awesome clip!
Best ever golden oldie ( no other band in its time come close) R i p S w from sw
Such an awesome tribute to Stevie and they did an awesome job. This put the song back into the public conscious which was so deserved for Stevie George and Harry. One of the greatest pieces of rock ever!
Just makes me love this song all over again! Thanks guy's & gals you did a great job, The Wright's would be proud I am sure.
Superb cover . Better than any other cover that gets close enough to the original.
They got back together a few years ago for 50 years of Friday on my mind and tex perkins did evie II . I don't think there was a single person in the Audience that wasn't in tears
It's great just having music like this. Today they have nothing
Nic Chester, Chris Cheney, Bernard Fanning, Phil Jamieson and Kram? How have I not seen this before?
Seen plenty of versions of Evie.This is right up there at the top! Did Stevie and Vanda & Young proud.
martin w Agree with you my friend
+martin w now that Malcolm Young is ill and Steve Wright passed today i would love to see this added into the fold of songs ACDC do at their concerts at least here in australia
At least there were plenty of people to see it LIVE. This rendition deserved it.
i remember this at the time thinking what a great version. So good to see it again as a fitting tribute to little Stevie. Rest Stevie, you laid a mean platform for others to follow/your work is done
See Stevie Wright live at the Sydney Opera House
Gareth Koch greatest live performance ever.
Possibly the greatest live rock performance ever recorded. Captured something that won't be captured again I think. such an emotional energy.
The original and the best. The Hammond sisters backing vocals( Cheetah) are amazing!
So much talent in Australia.
There with my younger brother, Calvin; this was the performance of the entire concert, easily. You could see people just transfixed by the energy on the stage. Brilliant! Never get tired of listening to this.
Sweet perfection right there.
Aussie music doesn't get any better than this. I know this was a cover but this singer took an awesome song and gave it right back to Stevie, may he rest in peace knowing that he still lives on and as long as there is one person that remembers him then he'll never die!!
Forgive my memory but was Evie a real person?
I'm sure I should remember that but this 64 year old brain is turning to mush over the years!!
To @Chris, who's comment has disappeared from here. Of course it doesn't matter if she was real or not, it was just an innocent question!!!
Evie was Stevie Wrights wife who passed away while giving birth to Stevie's child
@@Watto1981 Thank you!
Best live cover version of a song ever. It involves everyone, including the audience.
I think Stevie W. would be proud of this group of talented musicians performing Evie. They did an amazing job but there is no one like Stevie Wright! He would perform all three parts and not even break a sweat. But again, these guys did an awesome job !! RIP Stevie.
What a highlight just perfect so much talent on that stage wish I was there
As good a bunch of musicians as assembled anywhere in the world.
So close to the original of a superb song and in a live performance 👍
I saw Stevie live back in the day, and by God , he was good. Despite the drugs, he was a legend
Wow. 1st time i seen this. Gr8 job all. Really good work and version of an aussie classic. Love the energy. Well driven by kram. ty 4 vid
Evie I named you after these songs
Only thing that lets this version down is the backup singers, their voices get lost. Don't mean to be harsh, but I listened to this straight after a Stevie Wright live version with Cheetah singing back up and I guess those 2 ladies are just really hard to beat. Saw Stevie live towards the end of his career and he could still blow an audience away. Met him a few times and he was a very humble, down to earth guy and one of the best vocalists this country has ever produced.
I was on the ground in Sumatra after the wave with Army.... still makes me sad thinking about the loss.
This is a great song, sung & performed by great artists.
Thanks for the memories.
Great cover. .well done ! Stevie would have loved you re tribute 😉
Nice cover of an Aussie rock classic.
Great ode to Stevie Wright. Nice to see it remembered.
Bernard seemed to struggle - I suppose Stevie is a hard act to cover but overall great, 79 or 80 can't remember but saw Stevie do this on Sydney Harbour - that was a crazy day.
Why aren't we hearing this song today?! It's so amazing!!!!!
Great amazing ...went back in 70s and I was young then
Bernard fanning brilliant!!
THE best Australian rock song ever written performed by a kick-arse collaborative.
I think this is a fantastic tribute to stevie wright - awesome clip!
See Stevie Wright live at the Sydney Opera House
As an old timer who saw the seminal version by Stevie in 1979, this measures up really well but Stevie, Cheetah and the band were on absolute fire that beautiful November day which will forever make it hard for who ever comes after.
Nonetheless thanks for giving it a great go!
I saw easybeats at 2sm concert of the decade in 1970 something. Mi sex etc. Never realised what I was witnessing at the time.
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This audience doesn't know shit!
Stevie sings this song the best and always will.
Vanda and Young would be proud. Rip snorting version.
Just cannot beat the ORIGINAL singers, Great music still a good try great beat of old,, Love Stevie
My gd buddy and legend tony curetti playd drums on the orginal evie part 3 for stevie wright
Awesome job its impossible for anyone to be as good as Stevie wright but at least there paying respect to one of Australia's best songs from the vault
Fucking amazing, what can I say?
Rock can NEVER die, nuff said!
They rocked the shit out of it
What a blend of old and new (for then!). What a treasure!
Love this song from when i was a kid. Brilliant tribute to a great song and muso in stevie wright
i love stevie wright
still relistening to this version
That piano work in part two 😎 hats off to you dude
Yes one of the greatest rock and roll songs, and a fantastic version! Steve Wright...........Salutations to a rock and roll genius!
There I am.. In the middle.. Awesome! :-)
I’m sure I saw him play in Springwood civic centre in 1975/6 ish. 👍 I also saw AC/DC at Springwood high school around the same year. What an amazing music scene we had in the 70’s and 80’s…..
Nice 👍
This makes me proud of Aussie bands and being an Aussie
Totally in love still! The song, the tune and this performance. Where is all the talent today? God I love!
Well done boys so cool bringing back a classic Australian song 🎵 Stevie wood be so pound what a great band live
So, so glad I was there to witness this in person. Epic.
Incredible! What a tribute to the greatest in Stevie! We all loved him.
awesome evie one has a mississippi queen feel to it..i love it..glad i found this
Love this song from when i was a kid. Brilliant tribute to a great song and muso in stevie write.
Awesome 😍
Great song good to see so many great musician's performing one great song
OMG this Is absolutly brilliant. Part 1 is amazing. Great cover I love it.... One of my all Time favorite song.
Still loving it!
Love it so much. Bernie brings tears to my eyes.
Sorry Nic Cester owned this one. Davey Lane, Chris C and Kram - Awesome!!
I'm going to see the guy with the white guitar in
2+ weeks and I can't wait .God I can't wait
+Drew Baby Drew Chris Cheney is his name
Yeah , i new that and I saw them and they were as incredible as I knew they would be . unbelievable wow . Took my son , first concert . Cold Chisel were v. average , I was shocked . Too old maybe
Chris Cheney, one of the greatest guitarists Australia has ever known. Amazing!!!!
Actually one of the greatest guitarists the WORLD has ever known!!!!
Ian Moss No. 1. Chris Cheney a close second.
Yep gotta agree he’s pretty damn good .Kram’s drumming aren’t that bad either 😎
Love this song
this is awesome, thanks for the upload dude
This is great and I am super loving the singer!
This needs more likes.. what grand rendition
Love this
Fantastic
Wonderful
Fantastic tribute !!
Fucking rocking!!
To Rich!! 🎸🎵 awesom memories- love pt 2 more than ever x
sooo good
Perfection. 💞🎶💞🎶💞🎶
This song can only be sung by Stevie Wright. He was the best
this was brilliant ,sure Stevie wright wrote this , but shit this is cool as fuck
probably because this song was specifically for him.he will be the only one to totally nail it.but a good cover except part 2.
So much Bernard.....
Nic, you fucken rock mate.Your the next best Stevie. Keep up the good work mate.
Nick Chester Genius!!!
one word - awesome
Love love love 💕