I was about 12 when this was a hit in Australia and was unaware that it was a remake of a classic.......but I did realise that this was a quality track
This version was only a big hit in Australia. I remember it; unfortunately I was too young to appreciate what a classic song it is. Long John and K sing the hell out of it here!
Reached No. 2 nationally in Australia(1 wk), kept from No.1 by The Village People "You Can't Stop The Music". Was also No.3 for 5 weeks. It is still my favourite version of the song....at the time l thought it was an original....l had so much to learn. Some great songs only reached No.2 on the Australian charts in 1980 1/ Dreaming My Dreams With You-Colleen Hewett (5 wks) 2/ Another Brick In The Wall Part II- Pink Floyd (5 wks) 3/ Brass In Pocket - The Pretenders (3 wks) 4/ Coming Up -Paul McCartney (3 wks) 5/ What I Like About You- The Romantics ( 2 wks) 6/ Xanadu -ELO/ONJ (2 wks) 7/ Babooshka - Kate Bush (3 wks) 8/ Master Blaster - Stevie Wonder (1 wk)
This song (amongst others) would be played every day in the morning for months in between cartoons in Australia. I was under 10 years old and because I heard it so many times, it always stayed with me and never heard it again until recently after searching for it. Best version of this song I've ever heard. The other song I remember they always played continuously was Shandi (by KISS). I remember in concert, Paul Stanley would say we always play Shandi in Australia because it's so loved here and they wouldn't play it anywhere else. If they knew why it was such a hit, lol.
**TRULY . . THIS "IS" THE MOST "PERFECT VERSION" OF THIS GREAT "MASTERPIECE" THAT I'VE EVER HEARD!! KATHY MACDONALD'S VOICE, IS TRULY SO "POWERFUL" + "PHENOMENAL" PERIOD!! THE "COMBINATION" BETWEEN HER + JOHN BALDRY'S, "DEEP VOICE" WAS EXCELLENT!! EXCELLENT!! EXCELLENT!! THIS WILL GO DOWN IN "MUSIC HISTORY" LIKE . . . OUR BELOVED . . . "RUDOLPH" THE RED NOSED REINDEER ......LOL!! LOL!!
@@scottyh8494 Sensational song sung by two beautiful voices, she has such a powerful voice you don't expect & his so deep & sultry. Love Love from Australia 🇦🇺😎💖💜💚💛🎤🎶🎶🎶 3.07.2020.
A great version of this classic, reminds me of my teenage years. The original is fantastic too of course. But when Kathi almost sings out a lung it brings goosebumps to my arms. Such a huge voice out of such a little person...
No one mentions how hilarious this clip is! LJB is on the point of laughing ‘oh baby’ and when Kathi points to his groin in tight black pants and sings ‘you’re trying hard not to show it’ they can both barely contain themselves. Brilliant!
I hate singing 'screamers' but Kathi McDonald is a name I repeated over and over in my head so I'd never forget that woman who sang with Baldry when I saw them opening a show for John Mayall. She had "good pipes" but she wasn't a 'screamer' - I never forgot her. I never will. She was that good.
Brilliant. The best version of this song ever. This has been a favourite of mine since I was a kid. It was a massive hit in Australia but unfortunately, not too many other places. Both Kathi and Long John's voices capture the essence of this song. My mum still has the old 45 record. Heaven.
The greatest performance in the history of music. Leading into the 3rd verse your soul is like a plane as they lead up the runway then Kathi Mcdonald takes you to lift off then Long John Baldry joins in then your flying and everything outside ceasts to exist
Kathi McDonald and the Unusuals at Country Corners Dance Hall in Chimicum 1966. Kathi could sing like an angel and me and every other kid in the county couldn't take their eyes off of her with her boa constrictor! Freaking to much!!!!! RIP Kathi and John
really love this song, remember it in the 70's, me and my mates sitting there drinking in front of da tv and this came on,we were running around town trying to get the record, two days later we had it, and played it non stop for weeks, until the missus nutted out at me and smashed it with the telephone, so i left her, and then afew days later i ended up with another missus and another record of this, long john, and kathi always got a soft spot in my heart for them, sfh, Arruuhh, all the way from...napier, new zealand,
Outstanding.. I saw Kathi and John perform in Edmonton sometime about this same time.. In a small club. The electricity between these 2 was so apparent. May they both Rock in Peace.
They hated each other. In 86 we had to send 2 cars to pick them up from Vancouver to Whistler. Would have nothing to do with each other but on stage.....electric.
She was a bit of a pompus diva. Her voice says she could have been it in todays world but wrong place and wrong time. She screwed herself with her attitude. She had the voice.
I saw LJB and KM at The Chaudiere Club (AKA The Chaud) back when Gatineau, Quebec was still named Hull. That was probably in the mid 70's, It was a memorable show.
I actually got to meet John in the mid 80's at a night club in Chilliwack BC i was working at a local cable Tv station at the time we did interview had the opportunity to BS with him after.
@@MrNeilcster I looked him up, Prakesh John, correct spelling. Holy cats but he has an impressive resume (for lack of a better word) Saw them in a crappy bar in Toronto 25 plus years ago, incredible show!
That would have been fantastic Alex, I’ll have to look him up. Very powerful famous voices I’m sure they wouldn’t let just anyone bass for them so I imagine he knows the strings. Thanks for the info.
This is by far, the best version of the song. Their voices mix so well together. They really seem to have genuine chemistry between them. I love Long John Baldry's deep masculine voice.....and his sexy beard which Kathi seemed very glad to touch at 5:06 I would have done the same ;-)
Kathi sang with Big Brother and the Holding Company, after Janis left. She also was an Ikette. Her and Claudia Lennear were Leon Russell's backup singers, along with his band, know as the The Shelter People.She was with him for several years, including his tour in Japan where she sang Superstar (Groupie). She had an amazing voice.
Like you, I bought the single (45) back in 1979 and I could not stop playing it. This is by far, my favorite version of the song. Their voices (Long John and Kathi) are perfect together. They both have wonderful voices. It is the first time that I see them performing together on stage and I can feel they appreciate one another. What a wonderful sight....thanks so much for posting the video!
I will never forget Kathi as a teenager.... her group, Kathi and The Unusuals were great at teen dances around Piget Sound in the 60's. She also sang with Bellingham band Fat Jack in about 69.
Researching song 'Morning Dew' by Bonnie Dobson brought me here. So he recorded on his 1980 album. Rod Stewart n Elton John were in bands Baldry led also before fame.
I was lucky and saw him twice: first time was in Nanaimo, BC at a tiny club near city center, and Alan Murphy was on guitar. What a show! Second time was in Vancouver, BC at a barn-like club over the ocean at the end of a pier ( I think it was called "Harrah's"…?). Kathi McDonald was in that band, and she was just as great as she is in this video. LJB was a very likeable, charismatic performer with an unforgettable image, and his live singing was always exciting, emotional and perfectly delivered.
I went to go buy this version from iTunes and it wasn’t there. There was at least 50 other versions. I’d like to know why THE all time BEST version is not available? Oh well. I now have it in my gmail for when I want to listen to it but I’d rather pay for it, reward the artists estate, and have it shuffled in all my play lists.
Kathi?...graceful and humble. Just loved to sing...seen her practice House of the Rising Sun. For kathi just a warm up...for me a Jaw Dropping Performance (not to mention a privilege)...May you now have Peace and Melody as you continue your journey. xoxo
She lived across the alley from a good friend of mine and what a gracious woman. She was also in a group called Seattle women in Blues which was really a fantastic group
Noice. My brother met John. In a bar before noon in Kelowna BC. Scuse me Sir. Would you by chance be Long John Baldry? I Am Mate. The bar was empty they exchanged pleasantries. ❤
This should be played on all Classic Rock format FM radio stations. Too good to ignore.
Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, writers of the song, must have been proud of this incredible version.
I was about 12 when this was a hit in Australia and was unaware that it was a remake of a classic.......but I did realise that this was a quality track
Kathi McDonald was a force of nature.Such a soulful voice.Sorrily missed by everyone who ever saw her perform.
This version was only a big hit in Australia. I remember it; unfortunately I was too young to appreciate what a classic song it is. Long John and K sing the hell out of it here!
Reached No. 2 nationally in Australia(1 wk), kept from No.1 by The Village People "You Can't Stop The Music". Was also No.3 for 5 weeks. It is still my favourite version of the song....at the time l thought it was an original....l had so much to learn.
Some great songs only reached No.2 on the Australian charts in 1980
1/ Dreaming My Dreams With You-Colleen Hewett (5 wks)
2/ Another Brick In The Wall Part II- Pink Floyd (5 wks)
3/ Brass In Pocket - The Pretenders (3 wks)
4/ Coming Up -Paul McCartney (3 wks)
5/ What I Like About You- The Romantics ( 2 wks)
6/ Xanadu -ELO/ONJ (2 wks)
7/ Babooshka - Kate Bush (3 wks)
8/ Master Blaster - Stevie Wonder (1 wk)
I loved the version Jon English & Marcia Hines did. Unfortunately, I can't find a copy or video of it anywhere.
I think this is one of the best versions
This is the greatest version…
This song (amongst others) would be played every day in the morning for months in between cartoons in Australia. I was under 10 years old and because I heard it so many times, it always stayed with me and never heard it again until recently after searching for it. Best version of this song I've ever heard.
The other song I remember they always played continuously was Shandi (by KISS). I remember in concert, Paul Stanley would say we always play Shandi in Australia because it's so loved here and they wouldn't play it anywhere else. If they knew why it was such a hit, lol.
Wow how good are the voices ... so uplifting .. Possibly the greatest duet in musical history 👋
yes indeed 100 percent!
Hard to disagree.
That is by far the best version of that song that I have ever heard ! ❤
agreed
Love this
Yeah cant argue with that
Johnny & Edgar is by far better
First song I heard by John.
Lol.
First version I heard too.
I love the man.
My brother met him.
Put Simply...a classic
this is simply OUTSTANDING!!
**TRULY . . THIS "IS" THE MOST "PERFECT VERSION" OF THIS GREAT "MASTERPIECE" THAT I'VE EVER HEARD!! KATHY MACDONALD'S VOICE, IS TRULY SO "POWERFUL" + "PHENOMENAL" PERIOD!! THE "COMBINATION" BETWEEN HER + JOHN BALDRY'S, "DEEP VOICE" WAS EXCELLENT!! EXCELLENT!! EXCELLENT!! THIS WILL GO DOWN IN "MUSIC HISTORY" LIKE . . . OUR BELOVED . . . "RUDOLPH" THE RED NOSED REINDEER ......LOL!! LOL!!
Totally agree they were made for each other to do this song.
@@scottyh8494 Sensational song sung by two beautiful voices, she has such a powerful voice you don't expect & his so deep & sultry. Love Love from Australia 🇦🇺😎💖💜💚💛🎤🎶🎶🎶 3.07.2020.
I agree. This is my favourite version of this song.
Incredible
@@manfredkomrowski5981 Mine too. The Righteous Brothers do this REALLY good, but the harmonies produced here are spot on. Beautiful work.
A great version of this classic, reminds me of my teenage years. The original is fantastic too of course. But when Kathi almost sings out a lung it brings goosebumps to my arms. Such a huge voice out of such a little person...
Greatest remake of a song ever.
Just love this version I think its the best voices blend so well together.
No one mentions how hilarious this clip is! LJB is on the point of laughing ‘oh baby’ and when Kathi points to his groin in tight black pants and sings ‘you’re trying hard not to show it’ they can both barely contain themselves. Brilliant!
He has ALWAYS had an AMAZING voice!!! Sadly passed TOO soon....... (and had a WHOLE lot of incredible people in his bands!!!)
I hate singing 'screamers' but Kathi McDonald is a name I repeated over and over in my head so I'd never forget that woman who sang with Baldry when I saw them opening a show for John Mayall. She had "good pipes" but she wasn't a 'screamer' - I never forgot her. I never will. She was that good.
How YT algorithms have buried this supremely passionate goosebumping performance defies logics. They've owned it!👏
Boy do those 2 know how to play to the camera! And obviously know how to sing! Absolutely fantastic to watch! R.I.P you both 😢
Brilliant. The best version of this song ever. This has been a favourite of mine since I was a kid. It was a massive hit in Australia but unfortunately, not too many other places. Both Kathi and Long John's voices capture the essence of this song. My mum still has the old 45 record. Heaven.
Just wondrous. The ultimate version of one of the greatest songs ever written.
The greatest performance in the history of music. Leading into the 3rd verse your soul is like a plane as they lead up the runway then Kathi Mcdonald takes you to lift off then Long John Baldry joins in then your flying and everything outside ceasts to exist
Nicely put.
the chemistry .between them. brilliant
Kathi McDonald and the Unusuals at Country Corners Dance Hall in Chimicum 1966. Kathi could sing like an angel and me and every other kid in the county couldn't take their eyes off of her with her boa constrictor! Freaking to much!!!!! RIP Kathi and John
I saw them twice in St. John’s Newfoundland. I thought I had died and gone to heaven. They killed every song they sang.
I saw them playing in a bar on Vancouver Island and they introduced this song with "We still do it better than Hall & Oates".
I use to watch them perform this at the Misty Moon in Halifax N.S. in the 70/80's Beautiful version.
Awww yes I have vague memories 😉 of the Misty Moon. But love watchingLong John live.
I forgot about this Song. This was a good song
really love this song, remember it in the 70's, me and my mates sitting there drinking in front of da tv and this came on,we were running around town trying to get the record, two days later we had it, and played it non stop for weeks, until the missus nutted out at me and smashed it with the telephone, so i left her, and then afew days later i ended up with another missus and another record of this, long john, and kathi always got a soft spot in my heart for them, sfh, Arruuhh, all the way from...napier, new zealand,
Where is the ❤️ button. One of my favs as a teen in the 70's. Best duet ever.
Outstanding.. I saw Kathi and John perform in Edmonton sometime about this same time.. In a small club. The electricity between these 2 was so apparent. May they both Rock in Peace.
They hated each other. In 86 we had to send 2 cars to pick them up from Vancouver to Whistler. Would have nothing to do with each other but on stage.....electric.
She was a bit of a pompus diva. Her voice says she could have been it in todays world but wrong place and wrong time. She screwed herself with her attitude. She had the voice.
Me too! It was at the Sidetrack Cafe. It was sublime.
@@peggymitchell6394 The Sidetrack was an oasis in the desert. RIP
Saw them in the Mac back in '80 at the drive-in theatre.
I saw LJB and KM at The Chaudiere Club (AKA The Chaud) back when Gatineau, Quebec was still named Hull. That was probably in the mid 70's, It was a memorable show.
I actually got to meet John in the mid 80's at a night club in Chilliwack BC i was working at a local cable Tv station at the time we did interview had the opportunity to BS with him after.
Fucken great . I never thought I would hear anyone get close to the Righteous Bros. version , but this gets close . Wonderful .
Seattle's Kathy McDonald, saw her back home here with Baldry about 1990, after her stint as dancer with Tina Turner. and yes she is short, a pixie
Long John Baldry, what a voice man. I love you and the song
Ohy gosh what a pairing,the best ever
It’s a big call I know but this is The greatest duet ever recorded!!!!!!
Also how cool is the guitarist behind them.
Bass player Prakesh Jan(Sp?)
Thanks Alex, he looks like Cochise (David Harris) from the old movie “The Warriors” super cool!
@@MrNeilcster I looked him up, Prakesh John, correct spelling. Holy cats but he has an impressive resume (for lack of a better word) Saw them in a crappy bar in Toronto 25 plus years ago, incredible show!
That would have been fantastic Alex, I’ll have to look him up. Very powerful famous voices I’m sure they wouldn’t let just anyone bass for them so I imagine he knows the strings. Thanks for the info.
@@antarcticalex Are you sure? All the pictures of Prakash show him playing right-handed.
I use to see him all the time walking to work in the 80's when he lived in Vancouver Canada...
This is by far, the best version of the song. Their voices mix so well together. They really seem to have genuine chemistry between them. I love Long John Baldry's deep masculine voice.....and his sexy beard which Kathi seemed very glad to touch at 5:06 I would have done the same ;-)
may they both r.i.p
Baldry was actually gay but I say they would have had a close friendship.
Listen to Johnny & Edgar's version, guarantee you change your mind
The refrain at 2:45 makes me think of Summer Loving from Grease. This is incredible.
Possibly about the greatest example of less is more, in the way of a music video clips , that you will ever see! Truly brilliant!
Kathi sang with Big Brother and the Holding Company, after Janis left. She also was an Ikette. Her and Claudia Lennear were Leon Russell's backup singers, along with his band, know as the The Shelter People.She was with him for several years, including his tour in Japan where she sang Superstar (Groupie). She had an amazing voice.
And sang with the Stones on Exile on Main Street
God I miss the days when musicians actually had talent. I must be old
Plenty of talent out there.
yeah, I agree, normally I don't like this song, but they make it hypnotic and alluring - that's talent!
I was 16 in 1980 when this song reached number 2 in Australia. :-)
Got to see him in Halifax, Nova Scotia many years ago at the Misty Moon. Great performer.
What a great song. Kathi is only half as tall as Long John but she can still belt it out on stage. love it.
Very good duet 💋❤️❤️❤️🎸😘🎹🙏🏼🙏🏼
I saw them Sing this song in a Bar live in Halifax,Nova Scotia years ago!!
Effin WOW! Goosebumps
This is my favourite recording of this song and it bums me out that it's not remembered or restored or put on Spotify
Love this version! Bought the single in 1980 and listened to it non-stop while watching the Moscow Olympics! (Yes, I must be getting old!)
Like you, I bought the single (45) back in 1979 and I could not stop playing it. This is by far, my favorite version of the song. Their voices (Long John and Kathi) are perfect together. They both have wonderful voices. It is the first time that I see them performing together on stage and I can feel they appreciate one another. What a wonderful sight....thanks so much for posting the video!
Just noticed on the line, “You’re trying hard not to show it,” she point to his crutch and he laughs and turns away! Classic!
Love this version -a Classic of a Classic-but can't get it anywhere🏄🦘🌞
Long John Baldrey - 6ft 7inch - Kathi MacDonald - 4ft 11(but with a 6ft 7 voice)
Those black pants thou...... mesmerising !!!!
I will never forget Kathi as a teenager.... her group, Kathi and The Unusuals were great at teen dances around
Piget Sound in the 60's. She also sang with Bellingham band Fat Jack in about 69.
Much better audio than video.
up there with the best covers of all time brilliant versiontroy
This song received a lot of airplay on AM Radio in Dayton, Ohio when it was released.
Saw this live in 1978, just as great today as it was then, we were blown away!
There's really something about people clearly having fun. God Iove this one.
Fantastic singer so sad but what a singer he was a great
2:09 Oh, that's why my brothers laughed and said ''she wants to see it!''
Only took me 42 years to work out what they were giggling at
This was the sound track when I fell in love in June 80
Just wow. Gives the song new meaning!
Researching song 'Morning Dew' by Bonnie Dobson brought me here. So he recorded on his 1980 album. Rod Stewart n Elton John were in bands Baldry led also before fame.
Absolutely fantastic
Best duet in history of recorded music!!
This may be the best version of this song, I've ever heard.
Some people were just meant to sing with one another.
Amazing !!!
This is the best Female Male duo of all time.
agreed
No love for Meatloaf and Patti Russo, Karla DeVito and Ellen Foley??
Agreed
This is a treasure they are great
@@danjoda755 yes do but this is a cover version of the song and it was done a lot better than the original
At about 230 it put a tear in my eyes WOW POWERFUL.
This is how the song is meant to be sung the best version I've heard
I never heard this version. He should have done this with Bill Medley.
I was lucky and saw him twice: first time was in Nanaimo, BC at a tiny club near city center, and Alan Murphy was on guitar. What a show! Second time was in Vancouver, BC at a barn-like club over the ocean at the end of a pier ( I think it was called "Harrah's"…?). Kathi McDonald was in that band, and she was just as great as she is in this video. LJB was a very likeable, charismatic performer with an unforgettable image, and his live singing was always exciting, emotional and perfectly delivered.
I went to go buy this version from iTunes and it wasn’t there. There was at least 50 other versions. I’d like to know why THE all time BEST version is not available? Oh well. I now have it in my gmail for when I want to listen to it but I’d rather pay for it, reward the artists estate, and have it shuffled in all my play lists.
Long John in Spandex ... STILL it IS John... and amazing video........PEACE
I saw the two of them many times in Halifax.
I remember this just before 20 in Calgary
Luv it and the memory to it! Life has been grand all the way❤😊
My favourite version
Mine As Well
I just keep coming back. ❤❤❤
Amazing
Kathi?...graceful and humble. Just loved to sing...seen her practice House of the Rising Sun. For kathi just a warm up...for me a Jaw Dropping Performance (not to mention a privilege)...May you now have Peace and Melody as you continue your journey. xoxo
One of the all time great duets
My boss is the guitarist in this video, his name is Mick Clarke! He's got other videos with Roy as well
I was pleasured to see John perform at a divey after hour club 1980 in Calgary , amazing!!
Another loss😢
LEGEND, LONG JOHN BALDRY!!! R.I.P. XXOO
Arrr the 70's brilliant in every way including this gem. Just superb.
I've loved Kathi since the mid sixties and Kathi and the The Unusuals. r.i.p.
John & Kathi are so great together! WOW! she was a touring "replacement" for Big Brother after Janis left..this so great to discover this video!
One of the greatest duets of all time.As good as Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me,George Michael,Elton John
This is where my beautiful hubby and I Are at😢
This song takes me back. My mum listened to this all the time. I think she was going through some stuff 😂 bless this ladies voice ❤️
Beautiful!
Thanks 4kq Brisbane. Real singers.
Very beautiful! 💜
She lived across the alley from a good friend of mine and what a gracious woman. She was also in a group called Seattle women in Blues which was really a fantastic group
It is a love song powerfully true magic 10 outa ten
They took this great song to another level- first time hearing this version - amazing
Gosh Kathy has a huge voice for such a petite chick! Always loved this and haven't heard it in years. Rediscovered it tonight♥️
This brings back memories of youth ,going skiing and hearing it on the radio
Noice.
My brother met John.
In a bar before noon in Kelowna BC.
Scuse me Sir.
Would you by chance be Long John Baldry?
I Am Mate.
The bar was empty they exchanged pleasantries.
❤