One of my favorite songs of all time, not just Australian! A great song of love, separation, and independence, it's a bit of an anthem for me! I was 12 years old when it was released. Recorded at the famous Abbey Road Studios, the piano being played, although not shown in the video clip, is Paul McCartneys white grand. The blonde guy playing bass guitar is Glenn Wheatley (John Farnham's manager). Drummer is Colin Burgess, who became AC/DC's first drummer. The clip was filmed by Australian filmmaker Timothy Fisher and was shot on a freezing autumn morning on Hampstead Heath.
I was 11 at the time. Music in Australia today is a far cry from where it was in the 70s and even the early 80s. I'm not big on 80s sound and style, however, there were a few stand-outs. Too bad it's all gone now. The 70s were a great time to be alive in Australia.
Hard to imagine, stuff like this was coming out of the radio every day and these guys and other bands where played at venues all mover Melbourne, looking back it was a truly magical time,never thought it would end and thought it could only get better.Truly grateful I was born a boomer.
Oh Glenn Wheatley. I am heartbroken. This music was my introduction to rock at age 10 in Australia. Great musicand a great band. RIP to a wonderful man.
Glenn Wheatley yes loved him. Back in the days when Music was Good............ so glad that i grew up in the 70's. Thank you "The Masters Apprentices" RIP Glenn Wheatley, Jim Keays & Gavin Webb
What terrible news; I knew Glen in the early years in Brisbane, and later caught up with him in Melbourne to introduce him to a songwriter. Great talent, great business man, and even greater individual! May Heaven's musicians welcome Glen with the wonderful Master Apprentice's music! Glen may you rest in peace, God bless your family.
I love this song as brings back memories and it shows how versatile the was to go from turn your radio up ,it's shows how much talent they had in those, and may he rest in peace
The take on this I have is: Imagine loving someone in a way no one will ever love them again.. realising that you will never see them again... and being able to walk away without anger..,or bitterness. Its almost like Wish you well Bernard fanning vibes which is also definitely worth checking out if you aren't Australian and haven't heard it yet. Powerful. The 70's- Another time of innocence before ours in the 90's which was the last of the great relationship era's before the horrors of social media and rampant narcissism.
All that time I thought they were signing "Ooh , Do what you wanna do, Be what you wanna be, in the air!" . but it's actually: " Ooh , Do what you wanna do, Be what you wanna be, yeah"
GOD , ME AND JASON SURE DO LOVE YOU ... FOREVER AGAPE FOR YOU IS WE. AS ARE COLDPLAY, TAKE THAT, INXS, KYLIE MINOGUE , CHRISTINA AGULERI, ON AND ON , OH OUR TAYLOR SWIFT, OF COURSE, YAY... PASTOR BRUCE AND PASTOR BILL, YAY!!@
One of my favorite songs of all time, not just Australian! A great song of love, separation, and independence, it's a bit of an anthem for me! I was 12 years old when it was released. Recorded at the famous Abbey Road Studios, the piano being played, although not shown in the video clip, is Paul McCartneys white grand. The blonde guy playing bass guitar is Glenn Wheatley (John Farnham's manager). Drummer is Colin Burgess, who became AC/DC's first drummer. The clip was filmed by Australian filmmaker Timothy Fisher and was shot on a freezing autumn morning on Hampstead Heath.
I was 11 at the time. Music in Australia today is a far cry from where it was in the 70s and even the early 80s. I'm not big on 80s sound and style, however, there were a few stand-outs. Too bad it's all gone now. The 70s were a great time to be alive in Australia.
Hard to imagine, stuff like this was coming out of the radio every day and these guys and other bands where played at venues all mover Melbourne, looking back it was a truly magical time,never thought it would end and thought it could only get better.Truly grateful I was born a boomer.
So do i C ,D.
Oh Glenn Wheatley. I am heartbroken. This music was my introduction to rock at age 10 in Australia. Great musicand a great band. RIP to a wonderful man.
Glenn Wheatley yes loved him. Back in the days when Music was Good............ so glad that i grew up in the 70's. Thank you "The Masters Apprentices" RIP Glenn Wheatley, Jim Keays & Gavin Webb
Love it. And.you. Greenhorn
What terrible news; I knew Glen in the early years in Brisbane, and later caught up with him in Melbourne to introduce him to a songwriter. Great talent, great business man, and even greater individual! May Heaven's musicians welcome Glen with the wonderful Master Apprentice's music! Glen may you rest in peace, God bless your family.
Freaking awesome song.
Soundtrack of my youth. This song is an absolute anthem.
I love this song as brings back memories and it shows how versatile the was to go from turn your radio up ,it's shows how much talent they had in those, and may he rest in peace
What a bloody classic, thanks for the memories!
Colin Burgess is one of Australia's most underrated drummers. I love his drumming on this track.
He was AC/DC first drummer
The take on this I have is:
Imagine loving someone in a way no one will ever love them again.. realising that you will never see them again... and being able to walk away without anger..,or bitterness.
Its almost like Wish you well Bernard fanning vibes which is also definitely worth checking out if you aren't Australian and haven't heard it yet.
Powerful. The 70's- Another time of innocence before ours in the 90's which was the last of the great relationship era's before the horrors of social media and rampant narcissism.
Bernard Fanning's song 'Wish You Well' was definitely about his split with his partner at the time.
It's because I love you 💝💝😊😊😊
This is brilliant never forget you ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Keep living this song every day ❤❤❤
thank you for your talent and words and memories and I love you 💗
Saw Jim 3 times live its because i love you
it's because I love you ❤❤❤
What a great aussie talent. Vale Jimmy keays
R.I.P to another great musical legend
An iconic song I'll always LOVE!
It's because.....We love you all. Colin D.
Thank you for your talent ❤❤❤❤
Great group, great song, always has a place on my play list
My brother met Colin Burgess at Elizabeth Shopping Centre this morning.
It's because I love you ❤❤❤
Fantastic vibe!
never forget this song ❤❤❤
One of the best...
RIP Glenn Wheatley.
Beautiful!
Thank you this is brilliant ❤❤❤
Great song
Sad news. Glen Wheatley was like Peter Pan. I always remember him as he was here in this magical song.
This Song just Popped into my Head?
Love this song 💕
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All that time I thought they were signing "Ooh
, Do what you wanna do, Be what you wanna be, in the air!" . but it's actually: " Ooh
, Do what you wanna do, Be what you wanna be, yeah"
A great song, thanks for posting this early version.
Brilliant
Australia's BEST ROCK BAND ever. Unfortunalety, AC/DC is the name the world will always remember. F* greetings from Brazil!
check out our other Aussie bands mate... enjoy :)
fucking brilliant ❤❤❤
R.I.P MARK
Bugs 🕺 💃 ON
GOD , ME AND JASON SURE DO LOVE YOU
... FOREVER AGAPE FOR YOU IS WE.
AS ARE COLDPLAY, TAKE THAT, INXS, KYLIE MINOGUE , CHRISTINA AGULERI, ON AND ON , OH OUR TAYLOR SWIFT, OF COURSE, YAY...
PASTOR BRUCE AND PASTOR BILL, YAY!!@
Jimmy Barnes
Katy Perry, I meant this one. DOH 💋
CAT STEVENS