The great thing about music is that its a time stamp in your life. You can hear a song and instantly remember a time, a place or a person. Loved this sing as a kid, still love it. Now im off to search up that Tex Pistol song.
This should still get airplay! I feel bad, I saw ad for Rikki performing and thought, that name rings a bell, had to google this song! then I was like ooooh I remember! yeah should still get played, its a goodie
It still gets a fair bit of airplay every year! It has also appeared on numerous TV shows and a few films. I hope you can make it to one of my shows! I have a new album out August 30. Rikki M
2022 and Rikki, it still rocks. Great lyrics, and what a voice! Even the clip is fantastic, great use of BTS footage - well before others were doing it. RIP Ian Morris - a true genius!
Always sing along to this when it gets played on the radio. Actually never knew it was sung by a kiwi. 👍👍👍👍 If your reading this Rikki, great song mate! 👏👏
Had the single to this song and played it heaps . Reconnected with an old school mate couple of years ago . Sent him the video of this song about a month ago , his reply ‘I was in that video” , my reply “I remember . That’s why I shared it 😊”. We have a High school reunion in 3 weeks . All in our mid 50s now and this song still has the same effect . Absolutely beautiful The power of music to be able to transport you to a special place is something special 🎶❤️🎶❤️
It is 402am xmas eve 2021 in melbourne australia and im feeling nostalgic and missing home and this classic pops into my head.....thank you. So many great memories. 🇳🇿🤙🏾😌
Man this takes me back. A friend had it on there Playlist yesterday, and suddenly flashbacks of 1988 - holidays up the North Island, listing to my Walkman and this music video came back to me. Great memories, thanks.
@@dikless222 Now you're testing my memory lol. Would have been 3ZE (Ashburton), Lakeland FM (Taupo) and Classic Hits 89.5 Bay City Radio (Napier), as they were known then. I think we may have played it on Easy Mix 98.2 (Auckland & Network) for a time too. I also remember Come Back Louise making an appearance on a playlist somewhere as well. Another bloody good track!
@@markusbramley I remember initially, Auckland stations wouldn't play it...they HAD to when it went to number 1! Regional radio was very kind to us. Come Back Louise didn't even chart. I always found that a bit of a mystery...th-cam.com/video/-WVt-HUKK9Q/w-d-xo.html
@@dikless222Growing up in Hawke's Bay I listened to Bay City Radio and Greatest Hits FM 96 / Better Music 96FM and I remember those stations having several of your songs playlisted - or feature every now and then. Regional radio was great and exposed me to many great tracks radio today has simply forgotten. I doesn't help that those programming today's "Greatest Hits/Classic Hits/Gold' type formats weren't even born in the era they're programming!
@@dikless222 i have to tell you this, I first heard this song in the supermarket. Then I went looking for it. Describing love as being nobody comes within a country mile was so perfect.
@@CookingAroundTheWorld I did the same thing with a song called "Everybody's Gotta Learn Sometimes'...I heard it in the supermarket and thought 'what is THIS??!' Turns out it was by Welsh band The Korgis.
@@bryancutten4125 it was never released overseas! Different times, I guess. Plus, it was released here in NZ on an independent label (Pagan). We had plans, but ..... well.... who knows?!!! It may still be a hit overseas!!!
My favourite song ever! This has always given me a huge smile, and given me the best memories. I just have to sing along to it...well I try. 😂 It also makes me daydream like mad.... . Your song really hits the target 100%.. for me it's perfection. 👌
Hi Rikki, beautiful melody and lyrics, absolutely haunting (in a happy way...lol)!!! Amazing... Had forgotten this song until recently when first line and tune started playing in my mind and I was like wot is that song! I know it!! So looked up the only line I could remember and found it here..🕯️🙂. I was 8 then. And then I found your brother wrote the game of love! A favourite of my twin sister and brother wen young! We would always sing it in car on back country roads, we would sing the 'low' love note and brother would sing the 'high' love note..teehee.. Have changed the lyrics of your song!! 😉😉 'Oxygen' I know I've breathed you i-nn all my life You know I took you for granted, that's no lie But now I'm facing the future with a psycho gov.. Yeah I'm working it out now..I just thought you should know.. I..I..I oh, I'll never leave, I'll never go, I'll never fly... Cos there's no oth-er mask in my life No, there's no oth-er mask comes within a country mile of you No, there's no other mask on the side I know you'll never believe me when I say I'm keeping the faith, air, day by day I'm immune to the-gov-ment,yes, stea-ling air And it's been real easy, just thought you should know Oh, I'll always breathe, I'll never go, I'll always fly Cos there's no other mask in my life No, there's no other mask comes within a country mile of you... P.s thank God u and ur brother came out from England! Haha. . Regards, Christine 💃🐳🐳🐳🐳
@@dikless222 fok me, i meant no disrespect Mr Morris, or should i say karoua!! lol... maybe nek time im allowed back in NZ ill steal a holden and some crates of Lion Red to apologies arohanui
Geez… I really think that should have re-released this as before Xmas, bit of hype and a touch of nostalgia and you could have had a Xmas number one 30 plus years after the original.
How about for Valentine’s Day ?? Get into Cadbury chocolate and do an advert and re release of the song . I reckon they’ll sell a tonne purely cause the song is a knockout 🎶❤️🎶❤️
'NOBODY ELSE' (Words & Music by Rikki Morris) I know I’ve acted badly in my life. I took you for granted, that’s no lie. But now I’m facing the future with a different role Yeah I’m working it out now...I just thought you should know... I...I...I...oh, I’ll never leave, I’ll never go, I’ll never fly... ‘Cause there’s NOBODY ELSE in my life. No, there’s NOBODY ELSE comes within a country mile of you...there’s NOBODY ELSE on the side...no there ain’t I know you’ll never believe me when I say that I’m keeping my faith, girl, day by day I’m immune to temptation, no, that ain’t so But it hasn’t been easy...I just thought you should know... I...I...I...oh, I’ll never leave, I’ll never go, I’ll never fly... Cos there’s NOBODY ELSE in my life. No, there’s NOBODY ELSE comes within a country mile of you...there’s NOBODY ELSE on the side...could come close to you. No, there’s NOBODY ELSE...NOBODY ELSE...NOBODY ELSE...no, no, in my life... There’s NOBODY ELSE in my life. No, there’s NOBODY ELSE comes within a country mile of you...there’s NOBODY ELSE on the side...NOBODY ELSE. (copyright Songbroker)
I remember listening to this song on the radio when I was a kid, must of been bout nine or ten at the time. Awesome song. Takes me back, with goosebumps.
A beautiful kiwi classic song. When I play it, it brings back happy memories and it reminds me of simpler times.
Thank you! Much appreciated. Rikki M
The great thing about music is that its a time stamp in your life. You can hear a song and instantly remember a time, a place or a person. Loved this sing as a kid, still love it.
Now im off to search up that Tex Pistol song.
I hear you! The magic of music. It's like a form of time travel! Rikki M
One of the great NZ love songs.
Thank you! Rikki M
This should still get airplay! I feel bad, I saw ad for Rikki performing and thought, that name rings a bell, had to google this song! then I was like ooooh I remember! yeah should still get played, its a goodie
It still gets a fair bit of airplay every year! It has also appeared on numerous TV shows and a few films. I hope you can make it to one of my shows! I have a new album out August 30. Rikki M
Omg!! This just happened to me right now! There's an Ad on FB for his show in Tauranga!!
@@oramonika9758 please come to the Jam Factory! Friday September 6! Rikki M
2022 and Rikki, it still rocks. Great lyrics, and what a voice! Even the clip is fantastic, great use of BTS footage - well before others were doing it.
RIP Ian Morris - a true genius!
Thank you...Rikki M
Always sing along to this when it gets played on the radio.
Actually never knew it was sung by a kiwi. 👍👍👍👍
If your reading this Rikki, great song mate! 👏👏
Thanks for those kind words! Sing your heart out! Rikki M
Wow!! What a flash back 1988 from Tangaroa College, listening to this song in Music Class..🎼 my whole classroom sang this off by heart ❤💯
Thank you! The single sold really well in South Auckland, I'm really very grateful for that! Rikki M
Had the single to this song and played it heaps . Reconnected with an old school mate couple of years ago . Sent him the video of this song about a month ago , his reply ‘I was in that video” , my reply “I remember . That’s why I shared it 😊”.
We have a High school reunion in 3 weeks .
All in our mid 50s now and this song still has the same effect .
Absolutely beautiful
The power of music to be able to transport you to a special place is something special 🎶❤️🎶❤️
Awesome memories! I love that about music too. It's like a time machine! Thanks...Rikki M
July 2024: here, now, as I was upon its release ❤ 🎶
Thank you! Rikki M
Heard this song while shopping in Countdown, brought back memories, then immediately raced home to watch the music video. Such a cool song!
Thanks for your kind words. It's always a buzz for me hearing my song at the supermarket too! Rikki M
Still a favourite in 2023. Takes me back to good times. Nice work Rikki!!
Thank you, I appreciate that! Rikki M
Haven't watched for a few months great to see this with even better audio. Every time I am taken back to being a kid mesmerised by this amazing song
Me too. A kid with a massive crush on Rikki 💗
Me too! 15 and a massive crush on Rikki! 😍
It is 402am xmas eve 2021 in melbourne australia and im feeling nostalgic and missing home and this classic pops into my head.....thank you. So many great memories. 🇳🇿🤙🏾😌
Merry Christmas! So glad this song brings back happy memories for you! Rikki M
Man this takes me back. A friend had it on there Playlist yesterday, and suddenly flashbacks of 1988 - holidays up the North Island, listing to my Walkman and this music video came back to me. Great memories, thanks.
I love how music can transport you to another place and time...that's magic, I reckon! Thanks for your comments...Rikki M
Awesome loved it when it came out in 88 😊 magic song 💞
Thank you! Rikki M
Takes one back to the good times of the 80s great song
Thanks for that! I love how music can transport you back to a different time and place. Just like magic! Rikki M
Wow released 33 years today. Didn't appreciate this song as a cheeky 9 year old but love it loads now. Gorgeous song❤❤❤
Thanks! Rikki M
Always one of the true Kiwi classics! A real masterpiece Rikki.
Cheers for that! Rikki M
@@dikless222 thank you for the brilliant and happy memories 👍👏
Spun this 45 a few times on the Wireless back in the day! Fantastic song.
Thanks Markus! Which station(s)? Rikki M
@@dikless222 Now you're testing my memory lol. Would have been 3ZE (Ashburton), Lakeland FM (Taupo) and Classic Hits 89.5 Bay City Radio (Napier), as they were known then. I think we may have played it on Easy Mix 98.2 (Auckland & Network) for a time too. I also remember Come Back Louise making an appearance on a playlist somewhere as well. Another bloody good track!
@@markusbramley I remember initially, Auckland stations wouldn't play it...they HAD to when it went to number 1! Regional radio was very kind to us. Come Back Louise didn't even chart. I always found that a bit of a mystery...th-cam.com/video/-WVt-HUKK9Q/w-d-xo.html
@@dikless222Growing up in Hawke's Bay I listened to Bay City Radio and Greatest Hits FM 96 / Better Music 96FM and I remember those stations having several of your songs playlisted - or feature every now and then. Regional radio was great and exposed me to many great tracks radio today has simply forgotten. I doesn't help that those programming today's "Greatest Hits/Classic Hits/Gold' type formats weren't even born in the era they're programming!
A good candidate for best NZ song. Great interview on Seven Sharp on 29/08/2024
Thanks so much! Rikki M
@@dikless222 i have to tell you this, I first heard this song in the supermarket. Then I went looking for it. Describing love as being nobody comes within a country mile was so perfect.
@@dikless222 also on the tv interview they never said where you could get your new album
@@CookingAroundTheWorld I did the same thing with a song called "Everybody's Gotta Learn Sometimes'...I heard it in the supermarket and thought 'what is THIS??!' Turns out it was by Welsh band The Korgis.
@@CookingAroundTheWorld rikkimorris.bandcamp.com/album/about-time or at JB HiFi
A great and beautiful song I think had potential to be a hit even overseas, beautiful voice ,lyrics, sound,love song.
Thank you for those kind comments...I really appreciate it. Rikki M
A hit overseas?? It’s as good if not better than most music on this planet
@@bryancutten4125 yes true
@@bryancutten4125 it was never released overseas! Different times, I guess. Plus, it was released here in NZ on an independent label (Pagan). We had plans, but ..... well.... who knows?!!! It may still be a hit overseas!!!
We just need a tik tok post by someone to make it go viral …. This is where my 16 year old comes in . She loves all the 80s stuff 😀😀
have been thinking about this song for a few weeks out of nowhere
Cheers Chris! Rikki M
Breakeruppers reminded me of this NZ classic❤
So proud to have my song in that movie! Thanks. Rikki M
@@dikless222 😍😍😍
My favourite song ever! This has always given me a huge smile, and given me the best memories. I just have to sing along to it...well I try. 😂 It also makes me daydream like mad.... . Your song really hits the target 100%.. for me it's perfection. 👌
Thank you so much for your kind comment! It means a lot. Rikki M
Yep. That's still a great song!
Cheers Chris! Rikki M
You don't get quality ballads like this these days..Music is made to last only a day in this day and age
Thank you, I really appreciate that...Rikki M
@@dikless222 Our mutual friend Eddie Pausma sent me the link.. I speak with Ed most days..
@@bryanwilliams3665 love that man...
Hi Rikki, beautiful melody and lyrics, absolutely haunting (in a happy way...lol)!!! Amazing...
Had forgotten this song until recently when first line and tune started playing in my mind and I was like wot is that song! I know it!! So looked up the only line I could remember and found it here..🕯️🙂.
I was 8 then. And then I found your brother wrote the game of love! A favourite of my twin sister and brother wen young! We would always sing it in car on back country roads, we would sing the 'low' love note and brother would sing the 'high' love note..teehee..
Have changed the lyrics of your song!! 😉😉
'Oxygen'
I know I've breathed you i-nn all my life
You know I took you for granted, that's no lie
But now I'm facing the future with a psycho gov..
Yeah I'm working it out now..I just thought you should know..
I..I..I oh, I'll never leave, I'll never go, I'll never fly...
Cos there's no oth-er mask in my life
No, there's no oth-er mask comes within a country mile of you
No, there's no other mask on the side
I know you'll never believe me when I say I'm keeping the faith, air, day by day
I'm immune to the-gov-ment,yes,
stea-ling air
And it's been real easy, just thought you should know
Oh, I'll always breathe, I'll never go, I'll always fly
Cos there's no other mask in my life
No, there's no other mask comes within a country mile of you...
P.s thank God u and ur brother came out from England! Haha. .
Regards,
Christine 💃🐳🐳🐳🐳
Forgot about this one o wow
Thanks! Rikki M
@@dikless222 TY Rm you're the man!
Love it 🤘
Honest to who? This was sung by a kiwi I'm 36 just finding out now. Always this was a British duo
You are partly right! My brother (Tex) and I were actually born in England and emigrated to NZ as kids! Cheers, Rikki M
Same here. Mind blown
The Breaker Uppers brought me here. I was today years old when this song me met.
It's never too late to discover a good old Kiwi classic! Thanks! Rikki M
was such a spunk .. 1 of those sweet kiwi summer vibes
What do you mean WAS!!!!??? :) Thank you though....Rikki M x
@@dikless222 fok me, i meant no disrespect Mr Morris, or should i say karoua!! lol... maybe nek time im allowed back in NZ ill steal a holden and some crates of Lion Red to apologies arohanui
@@navajoauckland6003 just jivin' ya! Love the humour! Take care!
Geez… I really think that should have re-released this as before Xmas, bit of hype and a touch of nostalgia and you could have had a Xmas number one 30 plus years after the original.
Maybe this year?! Thanks, Rikki M
How about for Valentine’s Day ?? Get into Cadbury chocolate and do an advert and re release of the song . I reckon they’ll sell a tonne purely cause the song is a knockout 🎶❤️🎶❤️
Don't forget the lyrics on this one too
'NOBODY ELSE'
(Words & Music by Rikki Morris)
I know I’ve acted badly in my life.
I took you for granted, that’s no lie.
But now I’m facing the future with a different role
Yeah I’m working it out now...I just thought you should know...
I...I...I...oh, I’ll never leave, I’ll never go, I’ll never fly...
‘Cause there’s NOBODY ELSE in my life.
No, there’s NOBODY ELSE comes within a country mile of you...there’s NOBODY ELSE on the side...no there ain’t
I know you’ll never believe me when I say
that I’m keeping my faith, girl, day by day
I’m immune to temptation, no, that ain’t so
But it hasn’t been easy...I just thought you should know...
I...I...I...oh, I’ll never leave, I’ll never go, I’ll never fly...
Cos there’s NOBODY ELSE in my life.
No, there’s NOBODY ELSE comes within a country mile
of you...there’s NOBODY ELSE on the side...could come close to you.
No, there’s NOBODY ELSE...NOBODY ELSE...NOBODY ELSE...no, no, in my life...
There’s NOBODY ELSE in my life.
No, there’s NOBODY ELSE comes within a country mile
of you...there’s NOBODY ELSE on the side...NOBODY ELSE.
(copyright Songbroker)
Kiwis! 🥝
Did you catch this song on Masked Singer NZ tonight Rikki?
No Joanna, I missed it!
@@dikless222 if you've been watching it, it was Sheep - he was pretty good! 🙂
Oops Tuatara lol
Winston Peters had been an elected politician for 11 years when this came out.. chew on that
Yes, I'm THAT old!! Rikki M
I remember listening to this song on the radio when I was a kid, must of been bout nine or ten at the time. Awesome song. Takes me back, with goosebumps.
Thank you...means a lot...Rikki M
Rikki fucken Morris 🥹🥹🥹
Haha! Yep, it's meeee! Rikki M