Perhaps, his presentation maybe wasn't suited to the era, bit his voice, powerful and correctly expressive, and the selection of songs he sang could have been a bit more mature for t he pop era in Australia at the time, bit I loved him
All four surnames showing their ancestry to the four countries in Britain.& Ireland.... England, (Deacon) Ireland, (McGuire) Scotland (Kerwin) & Wales (Henson)
Australian Music has always been the best.It has always had a great feel about it,just like how Aussies were and how they always presented themselves it was just who they were. All the great bands of the 60s,70s, 80s.are.Great days.Wish I had a time machine!! The world seemed a better place.
R.I.P. Mr. Douglas Parkinson. I just heard your BEAUTIFUL rendition of "Everything Must Change" and INSTANTLY fell in love with your voice.....I immediately checked you out, finding out just now, LITERALLY, that you passed away, JUST 3 YEARS AGO!!! I am SO shocked and saddened! My Sincere Condolences at this late date to your family and friends. As I delve into your life and discography, it is my fervent hope that in doing so that I, along with your family and multitude of fans will prove that, even though you may be physically gone from this earth, you are STILL living, through your music in our hearts and soul . May God Bless You And Give You Eternal Peace😮😢❤🎉🎉🎉❤
RIP Doug Parkinson, your voice and your name still resonate in these ears. Fondly. But young men of today shouldn't listen to this song, it's relevant only to very far-gone times. Do not be a s i m p.
Just heard the devastating news. Damn rest well Doug . Your voice your swag was legendary in the Australian and international music scene . As a proud Aussie I loved you brought soul and rnb to the scene and always a pioneer 🙏🏾
Still hard to believe this amazing man had passed...His talent was under-rated, so powerful and strong...so sadly missed ..One of his best although all his songs were great. 💔💔💔
VALE DOUG PARKINSON Condolences to.your family and loved ones. Gone to Soon. Thank you for your music and Australia has lost an amazing talent. thank you for the music. R.I.P A TRUE AUSSIE 😪😪😪😪😪😪😪😪😪😪
Sorry my wording was incorrect. I meant to say Doug is a world class artist. Doug will live forever in our hearts, his wonderful voice will be heard in Heaven now. 🙏
His timing and phrasing was amazing..and that voice . He danced those lyrics all around the music effortlessly. How lucky was i able to see and enjoy amazing aussie music of the 70s and 80s.
His voice had balls, and power, and he played with when he sang words against the music behind him and then caught up, he was a gem of a singer, and he deserves better recognition
I have to get my wording right especially now after the extremely sad passing of such a wonderful man. Superstar is an understatement. Doug is a WORLD class ARTIST.
A truly brilliant singer. His version of "The Hungry Years" and "I'll be around" were, IMHO, better than the originals. Never saw him live - wish I had. RIP. Big guy - bigger voice.
Unbelievable that you are gone. I follow u on fb and would love reading your posts, you were always such a gentleman with your posts and ironically only posted your condolences and shock on the passing of Michael Gudinski a few weeks ago, yet you are now gone. Tragic. You had such a HUGE voice & it never faltered and just got better as u got older. R.I.P Doug
Congratulations to TCN technicians for the sound mix quality here, it's difficult to do in a large room with a split band and distances between players...Super job. And Doug, well what can be said; except World Class.
Perhaps the greatest unsung Aussie bassist. R.I.P. Duncan..your wonderful melodic playing alongside Mark's inventive drumming has stood the test of time - best rhythm section this country has produced. Bar none.
I loved Doug Parkinson! What a voice he had! He was underrated! He should have got more acknowledgment ! So glad l met him, and Max Merritt together when they performed together many years ago, and had a nice chat with them, now they are both gone. May they both RIP ❤🙏
Can’t believe it’s been almost a year since you left us, Doug. Just nobody has a voice like yours and you should have gotten a shitload more accolades for your talent than you did. I’m sorry about that. 😢🎉
Caught in a Skyhooks Kiss etc theatrics era with a motown R&B God blessed voice.
So underrated
Perhaps, his presentation maybe wasn't suited to the era, bit his voice, powerful and correctly expressive, and the selection of songs he sang could have been a bit more mature for t he pop era in Australia at the time, bit I loved him
R.I.P. Doug Parkinson. What a legend and what a voice that will live forever.
Probably one of the most talented yet underrated singers in Australian musical history. Was amazing in Jesus Christ Superstar.
yeah.. i had the pleasure of meeting and having his autograph
Love the version of Dear Prudence by Doug Parkinson & I could listen to it all day.
we second that.
One of the most under appreciated singers period. Dude was awesome.
The best voice - a legend👍
A beautiful song sung by lovely man Doug Parkinson reminds me of my days living in Melbourne
When music was sung by talented, real music makers. May he Rest In Peace. Thank you. You’ve left some great memories for me. ❤️
Keith 'Stretch' Kerwin on Guitar, Duncan McGuire on Bass,
Greg Henson on Drums,, Peter Deacon on Keyboards!
All four surnames showing their ancestry to the four countries in Britain.& Ireland.... England, (Deacon) Ireland, (McGuire) Scotland (Kerwin) & Wales (Henson)
Rest in Peace Doug Parkison. Thank you for sharing your amazing voice with us.
Love this song, love Doug's vocals, I can listen to this over and over again. Brings back so many memories.
Me too
Another fan , he’s amazing!
I play it every day
The late Duncan McGuire doing a superb job on the bass. RIP mate.
How old was he when he left us ??
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What a voice, this was a northern soul anthem in the UK in the 80’s, amazing vocals
RIP Doug Parkinson. Thank you for the music.
Such a beautiful song. R.I.P legend.
Doug's voice is legendary, he could sing any style with class...his contribution to music lives on....
What a legend! Most powerful voice and presence in Australian music. A hard act to follow for the ensuing generation of Australian performers!
Pure professionalism. Thanks DP.
So sorry to hear it - RIP Doug Parkinson, thank you for the music.
One of the best live acts I’ve ever seen was a concert by Doug Parkinson. What a talent he was. ❤
Australian Music has always been the best.It has always had a great feel about it,just like how Aussies were and how they always presented themselves it was just who they were. All the great bands of the 60s,70s, 80s.are.Great days.Wish I had a time machine!! The world seemed a better place.
Agree plus a unique sound and energy
No pretence, raw honesty and vibe always comes through. We’re not good at “putting it on”
R.I.P. Mr. Douglas Parkinson. I just heard your BEAUTIFUL rendition of "Everything Must Change" and INSTANTLY fell in love with your voice.....I immediately checked you out, finding out just now, LITERALLY, that you passed away, JUST 3 YEARS AGO!!! I am SO shocked and saddened! My Sincere Condolences at this late date to your family and friends. As I delve into your life and discography, it is my fervent hope that in doing so that I, along with your family and multitude of fans will prove that, even though you may be physically gone from this earth, you are STILL living, through your music in our hearts and soul . May God Bless You And Give You Eternal Peace😮😢❤🎉🎉🎉❤
So sad to hear of his passing. One of my favourite artists. I love this song
What a tremendous loss, RIP Doug Parkinson awesome singer and a gentle man, with a powerful voice.
RIP. We didn’t want you to bow out gracefully or otherwise. Thanks for the wonderful music and talent. 😢🥺
Beautifully said
RIP Doug. Great voice! Was lucky enough to play trumpet on this song for a gig he did at my uni
Farewell Doug. Your talent and impact on the Australian music scene will be eternal. RIP.
RIP Doug Parkinson, your voice and your name still resonate in these ears. Fondly. But young men of today shouldn't listen to this song, it's relevant only to very far-gone times. Do not be a s i m p.
RIP Doug... Thank you for sharing your voice with us ❤️
Devastated, a long time Doug fan, so very very sad rip,
Soulful voice.
Doug Parkinson is...the Man...!
RIP, I’m so sad today 😭😭😭. It is the angels who will now benefit from this very great voice, God bless him
Just heard the devastating news. Damn rest well Doug . Your voice your swag was legendary in the Australian and international music scene . As a proud Aussie I loved you brought soul and rnb to the scene and always a pioneer 🙏🏾
☆Rest In Peace ~Doug Parkinson☆ 🎤🎶🎶😢😢😢
RIP to an amazing singer ❤
Love ya Dougie. What a sound you left for us! x
The best version of song by this great Aussie musso
Very underrated singer. Such a great talent
Great arrangement, beautiful.
RIP great man, you were the voice!
Broadcast nationally, live to air TV. You couldn't fake the talent of Doug Parkinson. Thankfully we have this video.
One of the greatest singers in the world.
So sad to hear this news. A giant of Oz music. Gone too soon.
Heavens to Murgatroyd! This man can sing!!!
wow - what a great performance and they are actually playing and not miming as was the case with just about everyone else
A great version, You were inspirational to all musicians, R.I.P. A true legend.
RIP Doug amazing voice
Just listening to him now. A powerful voice. We just take it for granted.
Still hard to believe this amazing man had passed...His talent was under-rated, so powerful and strong...so sadly missed ..One of his best although all his songs were great. 💔💔💔
VALE DOUG PARKINSON
Condolences to.your family and loved ones.
Gone to Soon. Thank you for your music and Australia has lost an amazing talent.
thank you for the music.
R.I.P A TRUE AUSSIE
😪😪😪😪😪😪😪😪😪😪
My mother actually worked with Doug Parkinson during the late 70s early 80s
One of the best R&B singers ever yet so under-rated and now he's gone. His version of Dear Prudence always holds me frozen with attention.
A fan since 1967 and "The Questions" days. Australia's most underrated voice-but still going strong!
I met him once I was so excited I love this song.
This is the song I was looking for for ages
I found a few others but dougs was the voice I remembered from the radio when I was a kid
Memory eternal
Rest easy Doug. Legend.
He was one of the nicest and friendly most sincere guys I ever met in the Australian music industry.
Australia's TOM JONES 💖👍
Rest In Peace Doug thank you 😔❤️
I love Doug's voice. Could listen to him all day.
Not all day,but often. stood the test of time,that voice.
Sorry my wording was incorrect. I meant to say Doug is a world class artist. Doug will live forever in our hearts, his wonderful voice will be heard in Heaven now. 🙏
His timing and phrasing was amazing..and that voice .
He danced those lyrics all around the music effortlessly.
How lucky was i able to see and enjoy amazing aussie music of the 70s and 80s.
His voice had balls, and power, and he played with when he sang words against the music behind him and then caught up, he was a gem of a singer, and he deserves better recognition
I'm devastated, I was going to one of the upcoming shows. :) RIP you legend.
Fantastic Talent. RIP Doug.
You will be missed
Damn I love this song. RIP Doug
Superstar is an understatement. Doug is a would class musical ARTIST.
I have to get my wording right especially now after the extremely sad passing of such a wonderful man. Superstar is an understatement. Doug is a WORLD class ARTIST.
Great Vocalist l did see him many times at the Crock Melb AU's.
Sure do miss you, Doug!
Such a great song with uplifting music.
A truly brilliant singer. His version of "The Hungry Years" and "I'll be around" were, IMHO, better than the originals. Never saw him live - wish I had. RIP. Big guy - bigger voice.
This man was so tragically undervalued in his talent as singer. He was a fucking powerhouse. RIP Dougie
One of the nicest and most genuine blokes you could wish to meet.
sensational voice great artist one of the very best.
Great singer. R.I.P.
No miming here, Dougie you were the real deal. Honest as the day is long. RIP mate :)
Unbelievable that you are gone. I follow u on fb and would love reading your posts, you were always such a gentleman with your posts and ironically only posted your condolences and shock on the passing of Michael Gudinski a few weeks ago, yet you are now gone. Tragic. You had such a HUGE voice & it never faltered and just got better as u got older. R.I.P Doug
Massive bass playing on that track as well as the top vocals of the day.
I liked Doug parkinson. A legend what a voice.
Love you Northern Beaches Brother ❤️
Congratulations to TCN technicians for the sound mix quality here, it's difficult to do in a large room with a split band and distances between players...Super job. And Doug, well what can be said; except World Class.
Doug is still and will always be an Australian Icon
Check out his current tribute to Van Morrison... sensational
Two Aussie favs being Doug Parkinson and the Geoff Harvey led Channel 9 Midday Show Band.
Thanks!!
Great vocals by Doug . What a Voice.
Absolutely love this take on this track
One of the best talents. RIP. Doug.
Rare clip of Duncan playing with his eyes open! Sure miss you, Wiz.
And in colour!!!
Perhaps the greatest unsung Aussie bassist. R.I.P. Duncan..your wonderful melodic playing alongside Mark's inventive drumming has stood the test of time - best rhythm section this country has produced. Bar none.
I loved Doug Parkinson! What a voice he had! He was underrated! He should have got more acknowledgment ! So glad l met him, and Max Merritt together when they performed together many years ago, and had a nice chat with them, now they are both gone. May they both RIP ❤🙏
Like the song says "whenever you need me, I'll be around", we'll always have your music. Vale to the one n only Doug Parkinson.
Magical, marvellous.
So very much missed
The GREAT Duncan McGuire on bass
+Todd Brittain Yes he was.
I spotted Duncan as soon as the video started. I remember seeing him live in the "In Focus" days.
Plus the Foster Brothers: Greg Henson on Drums, Keith Kerwin on Guitar, Peter Deacon on Keyboards!
Bloody good bassist
Saw Doug in Longway To The Top last night....Awesome!
Got to meet him too, nice guy.
Whatever he sings he makes his own. Great backing.
Still absolutely awesome....such a sad loss...😢😢😢😢
Never heard of him before but he’s really good! Reminds me of a more soulful Tom Jones meets Huey Lewis.
No. He's Doug Parkinson
Never heard of him? Have you been living under a rock or something?
We have. And that's a good thang!
lOVE THIS!!!
Vale Doug Parkinson.
Can’t believe it’s been almost a year since you left us, Doug. Just nobody has a voice like yours and you should have gotten a shitload more accolades for your talent than you did. I’m sorry about that. 😢🎉
One of Doug's best numbers.
Never appreciated Doug Parkinson when I was a kid... Love listening to his songs now tho.
This is bloody fantastic! What a voice!!!