Don Partridge- Blue Eyes (TOTP 1968)

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The 'King of the Buskers' performs his hit single 'Blue Eyes' on Top of the Pops (6th June 1968). The record reached No.3 and was his second and biggest release.
Don Partridge was born on October 27th, 1941 in Bournemouth. He made his chart debut in March 1968 with 'Rosie'. He saw brief continued success with all Acoustic band 'Accolade', forming in 1969. After splitting in 1971, Partridge returned to busking.
Don Partridge died of a heart attack in Peacehaven on 21 September 2010. He was just over a month shy of his birthday, passing away at the age of 68.
It happens every spring
I hear this bluebird sing
Love is here again to stay
But now that I've found you
I know this time it's true
Love is really here to stay
Blue eyes look my way
Make today my lucky day
Blue eyes looking at me
Hope you're liking what you see
Hope you're liking what you see
Nobody ever saw
This deep deep blue before
Bluebells look up in surprise
The sky admits defeat
The sea will kiss your feet
I could drown in those blue eyes
Blue eyes shining down
Everything is right somehow
Blue eyes stay here with me
Find my world in those blue eyes
Find my world in those blue eyes
It happens every spring
I hear this bluebird sing
Love is here again to stay
But now that I've found you
I know this time it's true
Love is really here to stay
Blue eyes look my way
Make today my lucky day
Blue eyes looking at me
Hope you're liking what you see
Hope you're liking what you see
Copyright of the BBC, 1968.

Пікірлер: 153

@HOTTIE71931 11 жыл бұрын

I USED TO BUSK WITH DON IN BROAD STREET SEAFORD MANY YEARS AGO . WHAT A TALLENT HE WAS !! THE WORLD AND I WILL MISS HIM SO DEARLY !! R.I.P DON WE WUVV YOU !! XX

@colinedwards3959 6 жыл бұрын

Roy Orbis Respect ✊

@moonshadow3946 Жыл бұрын

You must have some great memories of him. Sending you all my very best wishes and my respect. R.I.P. Don.

@debbaz7476 Жыл бұрын

Lovely story

@trevorcorcoran7893 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree won’t get talent like this anymore

@flansam01 7 жыл бұрын

Without a shadow of a doubt, Don Partridge must have been one of the very, very best musicians who ever appeared on Top Of The Pops. Probably one of the most genuine individuals as well!

@polavery 5 жыл бұрын

My sister and I use to sit in our fishemans cottage with him and he use to make wonderful music, happy days

@polavery 5 жыл бұрын

But Rosie was his most famous song, use to listen to it when I was a teenager.

@noelwilde 3 жыл бұрын

And performing live too.

@astragreen 2 жыл бұрын

Yes an interesting lonely individual travelling all around the UK coast an indeed europe even until his early death in his 60s, shame really a kind of nomad if you like, he slept out under his stars more time than most had hot dinner's

@andybrown6981 Жыл бұрын

@@astragreen He wouldn't have been poor though? Hit singles, and when see footage there are lots of people putting money in his guitar case

@lauramack1364 8 жыл бұрын

I was once Donald's bottler. We busked Leicester Square and the theatre bursts as well as the Saturday pitch at the Elephant and Castle market. In those days, he played with a guy named Pat Keane (12 string).

@robertlangley1664 2 ай бұрын

We were the chosen generation,it’s just shame we are getting old now

@grahamross4443 5 жыл бұрын

this bloke is a legend

@MARKETMAN6789 Жыл бұрын

Rosie used to be my fav song sung by him ,but for many years I now like this better, I feel very old now as I watch this ,I wish I could have appreciated what I had when I was young and him singing this and every time I see him reminds me ,of a life that I didn't appreciate and have enough gratitude for , I should have shown alot mor gratitude for what I had and was all around me

@taramcsparron3398 9 жыл бұрын

His best song. No music like this exists today. He's irreplaceable

@djpaul146 7 жыл бұрын

Tara McSparron I no and I also like Rosie oh rosie

@colinedwards3959 6 жыл бұрын

True

@AnthonyMonaghan 5 жыл бұрын

On the contrary...listen to this documentary about one band bands on BBC radio 4 extra. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/b039cbsz Cheers.

@ricko3k 5 жыл бұрын

I love it. What a legend.

@seandwyer1823 4 жыл бұрын

True, the 'One man Band' lads who played good music out in all weathers on the often cold windy, and all too frequently wet streets have faded into history now.... if no-one put a few bob in your hat, you didn't eat that day......

@geoffcook3469 7 жыл бұрын

This was and still is bloody great.

@alancaunce3199 8 ай бұрын

Took An Absolute Age To Find The Brilliant Unmistakable Mr Don Partridge. Remember This Like It Was Only Yesterday When I Saw Him On TV. At 8yrs Old Amazed By Him. Cheers 🍻 👏 For This Belting Memory. ❤❤❤.

@trevorcorcoran7893 Жыл бұрын

You don’t get talent like this anymore

@rhysspeight7142 6 ай бұрын

yeah we don’t have singers anymore

@SuperLeica1 6 ай бұрын

When I was about 15 yo, I assisted while Don was busking, watched his gear etc. Long time ago now. R.I.P.

@seandwyer1823 4 жыл бұрын

"Rosie and Blue eyes".....brings me straight back to my youth....Don was a very talented young man, and, he led a really interesting working life too.....Long before the era of spoilt super-rich pop idols he plied his trade out in the cold windy, frequently wet streets for 'tanners' and half-crowns.....Those were the days when if someone put a ten-bob note (50p) in the hat, you thought you'd hit the big time...

@andyallan2909 3 жыл бұрын

... and "Breakfast on Pluto."

@kurman4749 Жыл бұрын

You were a special talent, Don. You are sadly missed, my friend.

@takkiewors 3 жыл бұрын

in these strange and uncertain times, who cannot fail to be cheered up and uplifted by this video, ? great sound and great performer.. where are such people today ?RIP Don x

@dracofwhitby7346 6 ай бұрын

underated great performer

@tonydean2541 3 ай бұрын

So much talent there. He loved performing and music more than he loved the money and attention, as long as he made a living he was happy, the total opposite of most so called pop stars. Total Respect from me

@Taracroi 9 жыл бұрын

I remember seeing him playing on the street near Russell Sq, London. I was a teenager then! Pure magic!

@noelwilde 3 жыл бұрын

A gifted writer and performer. What a talent.

@paulputnam8211 12 күн бұрын

King of the buskers !

@neilcorbett5353 4 жыл бұрын

I was fortunate enough to have spent an evening with him after a gig at Loughborough in the early 70s, he was such a modest, humble man who was quite happy to live a frugal self sufficient life. He refused to sing 'Rosie', the song that brought him fame as it had thrown him into the spotlight and didn't want to be known just for that song. RIP Don, a gentleman.

@williamrobertson9155 2 жыл бұрын

1968 was a bloody good year for music and Don Partridge is testament to that ,but don't take my word for it ,look up charts for that year!!

@gremlinuk1968 2 жыл бұрын

I was born 23rd May 1968,, from northern Ireland UK, 🤝🇬🇧 , and I can say yes ,! It was a great year for music,!

@skygazer6898 8 жыл бұрын

This song takes me way back to my youth. Loved it then and I love it now. thanks for sharing

@1849765 8 жыл бұрын

Once carried his guitar when he and his mate got off the train at Newcastle and showed them where to catch the bus to Ashington where they were playing in a folk club-lovely blokes.

@hippiedylan2704 9 жыл бұрын

evokes happy memories,good times.

@trevorcorcoran7893 10 ай бұрын

Absolute talent unlike the X factor shite we have today

@Salam_Damai431 9 ай бұрын

The original rambling boy. Happy trails, mate.Thanks for the good songs

@colintopley9260 6 жыл бұрын

Music, melody, voice, lyrics all coming together to create perfection. I'm delighted to discover that I'm not the only OAP who remembers this so very talented, honest-to-God bloke.

@bridgetgibson3012 6 жыл бұрын

Couldn't believe it when I found this on KZfaq!!! I loved this song as a little girl and hearing it again reminds why!!! Love it!

@darthbomberjon 5 жыл бұрын

What a musician.

@unterwant 8 жыл бұрын

loved the song when I was 18 ... still love it !!!

@RHR-221b 2 жыл бұрын

Rest In Peace, Don. Stay free. 🍻😎

@colinedwards3959 6 жыл бұрын

50 years ago ....I remember this on TOTP and the old fellow who wasn’t keen on pop music 🎶....loving it .And that was a result.😊.....A really talented guy and definitely a real one off .

@jimbaird4651 5 жыл бұрын

Saw him on South pier Blackpool in 1968.I was 9yrs old,lol.Thought he was amazing.Moaned at my Mum until she bought me the single to shut me up.Still got it.Where have the years gone?.

@juanbbien 4 ай бұрын

So did I , I think Les Dawson was on the same bill and Mike Lancaster.

@Anophis 2 жыл бұрын

Miss my dad, he loved playing this one when I was a kid!

@rosemaryupton807 3 жыл бұрын

Don used to play in Paternoster Square when I worked for St Paul’s Cathedral. He would sing Blue Eyes when I had my lunch break in Cranks wholefood restuarant close by. I just loved his singing and still do 50 years on!

@tommytippee5900 5 жыл бұрын

Shine on you crazy Diamond. I was four when i first heard this. Never be the likes of this beautiful and honest talent.

@arnelennartheklof4537 10 ай бұрын

I remember that I saw him in the late sixties in Stockholm (he lived in Stockholm a few years).

@planetjanet34 7 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love this song! It was the last single my dad bought before he died...at the time he had a neat little record player in the car (not joking) which played singles like a juke-box...(you had to remove the middle bit). On hearing this I am transported back in time sitting in the car as my dad is driving listening to Rosie.I still have that single and will pass it on as one of my 'inheritance tracks'!

@moonshadow3946 Жыл бұрын

What a lovely memory to have of your Dad. I am so very sorry to hear that he passed away. He must have been a very special gentleman. ❤️💐

@planetjanet34 Жыл бұрын

@@moonshadow3946 Thank you for your kind comments.

@Zakarooni 3 жыл бұрын

Looked this up for my grandad. So glad he introduced me to this :)

@frannieo1707 3 жыл бұрын

What a talented guy. RIP.

@VictorHidalgo-ww1om 7 ай бұрын

Don Partridge was a really amazing one man band and doing everything by itself. A great musician and folk singer...great voice and beatiful recording.First tome a saw him pm a tv show of Tom Jones pm diréct . I Will ever love his song. I'm the middle a Beatlesmania Don Partridge become a. Get the number One. God bless him.

@paulhibbert2441 3 жыл бұрын

Saw Don Busking in Brixham years ago listened to him for ages, just brilliant!! Most of the people were just walking by without a glance. I felt embarrassed and sad that he wasn't recognised. Oh well I suppose every town has its morons.

@astragreen Жыл бұрын

They aren't 'morons' as you call them they just want to get along, by an large people don't want to catch eye with street performers on account of giving money they feel they are being robbed, I'm guilty I suppose I don't like staring at them, although I have great respect indeed for a talented guy like don so much so I'd take him for a pint or 8 perhaps great guy don !..

@kurtskjoldemosemadsen5050 5 ай бұрын

Lytter stadig til denne efter så mange år, Don Partridge var fantastisk!

@gremlinuk1968 2 жыл бұрын

1968,, a great year for music,,!! Not cause I was born in that year, , born May 23rd 1968, & this song got to number 3 in May 1968 same month I was born as well,,,😁 , but true it was a great year for some greats,,! God Bless from northern Ireland UK, 🤝🇬🇧❤

@noelwilde 3 жыл бұрын

A rare live performance by a real performer.

@astragreen Жыл бұрын

Yes I thought it was live however I don't know! The didn't allow live preforming on that show never, a video was used instead but no live groups in the studio!..

@keithnaylor1981 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! See also ROSIE and BREAKFAST ON PLUTO.

@RonWylie-gk5lc 5 жыл бұрын

Great song, first time I have seen it in 30 years

@john111257 7 жыл бұрын

quality ..love it to bits

@Lynettjames 9 жыл бұрын

oNE OF MY FAVOUITIES. tHAT'S HOW i SHALL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIM,

@john111257 12 жыл бұрын

great post..always loved this song...checkout britains got talent....nothing like this anywhere...no musicians on bgt...keeping the elec bill down...miss you don

@Vierotchka 5 жыл бұрын

Don Partridge and Alan Young were my friends in Stockholm in the seventies.

@jiggermast 6 жыл бұрын

What a memory jerker! I recall as a child, a magical holiday to a very small and new place named "Flamingo Park & Cowboy City" near Pickering in Yorkshire in 1968 and this song was played all week on the radio, over and over again by Kenny Everett.

@jamiegtr2007 7 жыл бұрын

Legend

@johnbland714 2 жыл бұрын

I like this Mr.Partridge !I think the top Of the Pop Pickers missedth beautiful innocence & beauty of this by a country mile.Too busy with their madhouse nonsense they slither around in .Too bad I say!!

@aprillear4537 7 жыл бұрын

one man band great song

@stanyvanclee9808 7 жыл бұрын

WOW ! Super !

@robertedwards5177 6 жыл бұрын

A sadly missed genius.....RIP Don......I ve missed you

@raybullock5961 3 жыл бұрын

A great talented man god bless him

@john111257 4 жыл бұрын

r.i.p legend, what a fantastic record

@silversurfer8278 Жыл бұрын

I was at this performance, aged 14, since I am his younger brother. RIP Don, miss you and your music. You live on through your great kids.

@astragreen Жыл бұрын

Yea!.

@astragreen Жыл бұрын

So was I!..

@grahamwing7278 Жыл бұрын

Much missed Legend!!!

@kevinmcnamara8370 9 жыл бұрын

my favourite

@ellencolvin 3 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

@kathjordan2497 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍🏻

@petergribben7294 3 жыл бұрын

So good.

@nickbloom6684 5 жыл бұрын

I met him in a seaside town, busking again (though sitting down to play and in his sixties, I think). He said he refused requests to play Rosie. I read that he abandoned being a pop star after some idiot stole his drum kit. Great songwriter and a modest man

@davidsharp2362 2 жыл бұрын

met him in Holland (s'Hertogenbosch). round a campfire. Asked him to sing 'Rosie' ..he took the huff and started to ply whisky down my throat! He didn't want to know about 'Hits'..life was his thing...RIP

@geoffcook3469 7 жыл бұрын

Great stuff this...

@daviddickenson4884 4 жыл бұрын

what can i say legend

@videodabble 12 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

@kateking8820 5 жыл бұрын

Love this ❤️

@ColumRogers 11 жыл бұрын

#1 on the Irish Singles Charts, #3 on the UK Singles Charts!

@heutsz73 11 жыл бұрын

great memorys,

@georgemaylor677 10 жыл бұрын

kool............

@garymay799 3 жыл бұрын

Love big banging drums

@vincentreynolds934 6 жыл бұрын

REBELS-4-EVER.

@maxwellfan55 9 жыл бұрын

Good times of love, innocence and excitement, music always at the forefront and Don Partridge out there 'doin it'.. It's the modern crass unfunny comments on the video which seem dated and inappropriate.

@vincentreynolds934 8 жыл бұрын

Great.

@DavidSandilands 11 жыл бұрын

Seems like another world - no money but good times.

@brianmillington7376 7 жыл бұрын

got this record from new

@colinedwards3959 6 жыл бұрын

Brian Millington ....Well done 😊

@maida-vale 2 жыл бұрын

A lovely guy, he used to come in to have lunch with me and my oppo. in the staff canteen at EMI Manchester Square. Subsidised fabulous meals at, what was it? 1/6d

@lizward7413 3 жыл бұрын

6th June 1968; my 15th birthday and the day Bobby Kennedy died.

@annewestover4126 Жыл бұрын

6 June 1970 I married my lovely husband. He dedicated this song to me, maybe because I have Blue eyes. Been married 53yrs 2023

@omkarnimble8075 4 жыл бұрын

It happens every spring I hear this bluebird sing Love is here again to stay But now that I've found you I know this time it's true Love is really here to stay Blue eyes look my way Make today my lucky day Blue eyes looking at me Hope you're liking what you see Hope you're liking what you see Nobody ever saw This deep deep blue before Bluebells look up in surprise The sky admits defeat The sea will kiss your feet I could drown in those blue eyes Blue eyes shining down Everything is right somehow Blue eyes stay here with me Find my world in those blue eyes Find my world in those blue eyes It happens every spring I hear this bluebird sing Love is here again to stay But now that I've found you I know this time it's true Love is really here to stay Blue eyes look my way Make today my lucky day Blue eyes looking at me Hope you're liking what you see Hope you're liking what you see

@jonathanwilkinson1461 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the lyrics Omkar..

@omkarnimble8075 4 жыл бұрын

@@jonathanwilkinson1461 Welcome

@astragreen Жыл бұрын

Great song writing!. If I wrote a catchy tune like that I'd be happy for the rest of my life, and get perhaps 20 grand a year royalties!...

@andybrown6981 Жыл бұрын

Cheers, and happy Christmas

@grahamross4443 9 жыл бұрын

rip don

@purpleduke77 12 жыл бұрын

This is a fantastic clip as rare as rockin horse sh.. i would imagine. I cant tell you how finding this has made my day, i was a great admirer of Don when i was a kid and ive got a few tributes to him myself on here. This is just how i remember him all those years ago, id really gave up on ever seeing any early footage of him in his hey day. Thanks for posting, much appreciated. Where did you get the clip btw, if you dont mind me asking?

@seltaeb9691 Жыл бұрын

A 2 Hit wonder. He cuts straight thru all the Sgt Pepper, Stones, Led Zep & says this is all it's about in the end, a good song, pluck some strings & bang some bins.

@helenkinsey893 7 жыл бұрын

Wasn't he just the thing!

@zuludawn8474 8 жыл бұрын

good

@BackToTheBlues 5 жыл бұрын

So that's where Harry Hill got the idea for his shirts... Good, melodic music from what felt like a simpler time.

@TheRoute19 12 жыл бұрын

@purpleduke77. It is from a TOTP2 special shown only a month ago. I do believe that there is almost nothing of Don Partridge out there, this possibly being the only clip of him from his heyday