Doug Anthony Allstars - Heard it Through the Grapevine

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18 жыл бұрын

The Doug Anthony Allstars off the classic Australian TV show the Big-Gig playing a comedic piece called RootShaft and the iconic Heard it Through the Grapevine.

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@Kumquatmai 2 ай бұрын

They are such babies here! I remember watching them on telly - i was so glad I turned 18 just in time to see them on their farewell tour

@scalefish 4 жыл бұрын

I can't really think of any other comedy act like these guys. The way they'd be totally rude and violent, then sing like angels out of nowhere - incredible. I saw them do this live and it was jaw-dropping. I miss them. Australia needs this kind of satire more than ever. Times are dark here now.

@lueysixty-six7300 Жыл бұрын

Well tenacious d but they came much much much later Proud of our homegrown boys The Doug Anthony allstars Silverchair Powderfinger Midnight oil Killing Heidi John Farnham Jimmy Barnes Tommy Emmanuel James Morrison Johnny Diesel Hell, Kylie Minogue Tina arena Kate ceberano The whitlams Tim Minchin The axis of awesome Proud of them all, even though I'm generally into harder rock stuff.... I appreciate just about all music And I'm proud to be a patriotic Australian. Should never be ashamed to be Aussie!

@franceshegarty8549 Жыл бұрын

it got darker'...

@darkarpatron 3 жыл бұрын

I had forgotten just how beautiful this version was. "They talk like devils and sing like angels" indeed. This was the first version of Grapevine I'd heard, so when I heard the original I almost couldn't accept it. God, Paul has such a powerful and beautiful singing voice, the three of them definitely made this the best version of this song I'd ever heard, on an Australian comedy show no less.

@gemmanaz20 2 жыл бұрын

Yep talk like devils for sure . Then the contrast of the angelic voices. The ad lib... Goon show ....humour..... Couldn't want for more ... they give an overload of the best entertainment .

@Yowie9644 3 жыл бұрын

Paul's voice is divine, but the harmonies cannot be discounted either. They make an already incredible voice that much better. Wow. Still brings a tear to the eye man years later.

@laxota72 2 жыл бұрын

I heard this when it was first broadcast on ABC, live of course, and it sent shivers up my spine. Still does.

@Searust 12 жыл бұрын

I saw this the night it was on--- by far the most powerful thing I have ever seen on tv-- had to be 1989-- people have to remember this was totally unexpected in the middle of a comedy show.

@DoubleDummy 8 жыл бұрын

For me this was one of the best nights of television ever. I remember being in shock that they sang a song without "acting up". Was so glad I had recorded it on VHS.

@getoffmycloud 4 жыл бұрын

this has to be the best version..

@bennyonsound 9 жыл бұрын

This damn near makes me cry. Aussie talent. Unique, unashamed, and here, utterly beautiful.

@MrNinetyFivePercent 11 жыл бұрын

I remember watching this..it was something so unexpected..and that's what made it so fantastic!

@cocolossal69 5 жыл бұрын

Almost 30 years on and Paul's voice is still heart meltingly gorgeous 💕

@jonetkins 8 жыл бұрын

I had the privilege of being in the studio audience for this particular episode of the Big Gig. Thanks for the memory.

@thedys70 8 жыл бұрын

+Jon Etkins - Jon who the fuck do we have to kill to get The Big Gig released on DVD? And i mean all 65 episodes with the whole crew. Christ, the ABC know how NOT to make money, don't they?

@jonetkins 8 жыл бұрын

I'd buy that for a dollar!

@sed8me69 3 жыл бұрын

Would buy it to say told y'all so, ABC so shitsu its Tonka

@sed8me69 3 жыл бұрын

Jon, I totes hope the galah got ya ;)

@sugarayofsunshine 8 жыл бұрын

Best boy band ever

@Kassie0ate0a0cow 15 жыл бұрын

i don't think I've heard something so beautiful before... *wipes tear away*

@theselector4733 10 жыл бұрын

Absolutely great performers. This show, along with all those other quirky 'left of centre' comedy shows back then like "Blah Blah Blah", "The Money or The Gun" etc... remember Flaco? were incredible. So much talent. DAAS were one of the best, they could virtually do it all. Thx 4 posting.

@eqfs9455 6 жыл бұрын

I completely forgot the show existed until I started looking up DAAS. It was awesome

@gemmanaz20 2 жыл бұрын

Wow ... I had forgotten how fabulously entertaining and, brilliant they are ....... Paul's voice.... an angel.voice........ yes.... he sings beautifully .. but those harmonies are the real brilliance ... what a great group. So funny hilarious fun.

@obscurelines 17 жыл бұрын

Years and years I've been looking. I couldn't figure out their name and none of my friends remember them. I remember hearing this and it blew my mind. It's actually lovely. Whenever people talk about the best version of this song I think of this. cheers.

@spudbeau 15 жыл бұрын

Loved DAAS version of 'heard it through the grapevine' and the big gig was one of Aust. best comedy show!

@AnthsLawSchool 11 жыл бұрын

One of the most extraordinary moments of Australian television. And still utterly, utterly magical after all these years.

@neilcam 2 жыл бұрын

Indeed! I still remember watching it when the show aired (live?) and being blown away. Still blown away so many years later.

@livingthedream- Жыл бұрын

So agree.

@blackcorp0001 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Aussie Talents

@elementalegyptian 2 жыл бұрын

Love this interpretation!!

@muppetman 17 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for posting. I always loved DAAS! I must have only been 14 when DAAS Kapital was on.

@Interagatesy 15 жыл бұрын

paul has a beautiful voice!!

@benjaminshiels1824 3 жыл бұрын

Sublime version of HiTtGv. I'll never forget seeing this on TV wen it was aired live, almost bought me to tears! 👍

@helenvann3506 2 жыл бұрын

Still gives me goosebumps all these years later

@yotaboy98 17 жыл бұрын

this is brilliant - i`ve been searching for this clip for years - gives me goosebumps to listen to it again. would have been nice to hear the comments made after it was first screened - the compare mentioned that paul had finally made his mum proud!

@SirSmartyPants 17 жыл бұрын

Excellent version of the old song. I actually saw this when it first went to air.

@markanthony1920 3 жыл бұрын

Their performances still ring in my head. Puddles Pity Party in trio.

@FallingDownDeep 13 жыл бұрын

OMG this sooooo good. I nearly started crying just listening to it even though I'm making my homework at the same time

@Blueyedratio 16 жыл бұрын

fuckin brilliant, I haven't seen this since it originally aired on ABC. Thanks for posting, it go's straight into favourites!

@garymac8229 7 ай бұрын

Still love you guys. Back to the Galway days. 🥰❤️

@rapture18 17 жыл бұрын

these guys do song versions that are awsome... pauls voice is spine tingling... been wanting to hear these guys again for ages.. thanks for posting

@63Baggies 8 жыл бұрын

these guys were great; I always really enjoyed their tongue in cheek performances.

@jedtarbo1351 3 жыл бұрын

My childhood.Billy Snedden was a deep cut even then.

@Layz92 15 жыл бұрын

Damn Paul is a good singer

@georgiayapp9852 11 жыл бұрын

So amazing to have met Tim a couple days ago! Feel so honoured. :D These guys are just so amazing :)

@bananahippo 17 жыл бұрын

very well done love it

@ameagher2 10 жыл бұрын

I don't care what you say - this is the best version.

@ameagher2 9 жыл бұрын

Have ye nay heard of C. Clearwater Revival? ... wanker. No offence.

@meitagh 9 жыл бұрын

ameagher2 Utterly and completely concur. I only wish that these guys recorded a set or two in HQ audio.

@Cynwidion 5 жыл бұрын

It's all subjective. Of course we have all heard CCR's version. And you can check Wikipedia to see the long history of covers of this song. But DAAS were an extremely talented ensemble, and by whatever standard you apply, their version is fkn awesome. Period.

@xiphocostal 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely . No contest

@xiphocostal 5 жыл бұрын

Credence didn't sing anything well. The reels 'version of "bad moon rising " was far better than theirs. They were Aussie too.

@glennkelly5142 4 жыл бұрын

Still good every time I see it. DAAS rooooles

@Phenomenem 17 жыл бұрын

Paul's an excellent singer.

@finlaykingsbury2972 8 жыл бұрын

Just seen these guys in Edinburgh, clearly much older but brilliant

@AenesidemusOZ 6 күн бұрын

For the algorithm! Three voices that worked so damned well together, from three larrikins 😅

@aligatorsmile1 13 жыл бұрын

Paul is AWESOME!!!!!

@EeBee51 11 жыл бұрын

IIRC, she said"The night the Doug Anthony Allstars finally made their Mums proud" :-)

@LiamD117 11 жыл бұрын

To sing that song well you need the right balance of sadness and anger while maintaining a sort of composure. Just like Marvin, Paul nailed it.

@crakles 15 жыл бұрын

this group deserve their fame. the created an environment where politcal correctness and the need to not upset people was a crock viva the revolution

@peetypeet 17 жыл бұрын

I am a confirmed DAAS fan of nearly 20 years! I've got some stuff, I'll see if I can transfer it online! This is fabulous!

@spiesonmars 2 жыл бұрын

Have you had a chance yet to upload your stuff? 😎

@sandypickford9686 11 жыл бұрын

love these guys :)

@thesteveus 16 жыл бұрын

These guys played live in my town once, I missed the show but Paul went into the audience and passionately kissed this bloke and then said "Fuck mate, what did you put in your hair?"

@clicmolette 13 жыл бұрын

amazing !!!

@jd16596 8 жыл бұрын

Lmao the guitarist in my band is Richard Fidler's son.

@seanamurray263 7 жыл бұрын

brilliant

@rravvia 2 жыл бұрын

I came here because of Richard. I feel like they're on another planet to this American.

@Wernerandreasli 9 жыл бұрын

DAAS is that! Cool love it ("Das" in German = that, daas = thats it)

@dmg7111 5 жыл бұрын

I have all episodes on VHS.... 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & .... Nein :P

@luckyjohn19 14 жыл бұрын

@bersaba Indeed they shoulda... Damn ! That boy can sing. ~

@trickytart101 13 жыл бұрын

@humdrummer . Mind you, MS isn't a death sentence, (My Dad was a sufferer), Tim is still out there working and he's still great fun. Did you check out WTF? (With Tim Ferguson) when it was screening recently? It was great.

@QueenQeeko 18 жыл бұрын

Long live the Doug Anthony Allstars!!

@lunarwolfmoondancer 16 жыл бұрын

Never heard of these guy until I recieved a partial file from a mate on the infamous Yahell Mesenger. The file was "Doug Anthony All Stars - I Fuck dogs.mp3"... and I laughed my nuts off until the song abrubptly finished. so had to inestigate to see if I could find the whole version.. Glad I did as these guys are EXCELLENT! they got 1 fan here in UK.

@znotty 17 жыл бұрын

say this live all those years ago.

@jekubfimbulwing5370 5 жыл бұрын

Just remember folks this is the same trio that sings that perennial classic "I fuck dogs!"

@amberangel112 17 жыл бұрын

paul has a beutiful voice

@suspendedchaos 18 жыл бұрын

A young McDermott? Wow.

@Me-fo1kk 3 жыл бұрын

It's a wonder they didn't get into a studio and get their arses together and turn out an album.

@lp76100 5 жыл бұрын

wow

@davevisick180 Жыл бұрын

I've always liked DAAS!

@trainerK9 15 жыл бұрын

Love the 80s fashion in the audience... lol ahhh DAAS

@asian-fascination 18 жыл бұрын

I recently got into Doug Anthony All Stars and it's really hard to find anything at all. I was hoping for something like "Carnal Carnival." Does anyone know where I can find it?

@mjj440 15 жыл бұрын

fucking sweet

@kinghtcg4017 Жыл бұрын

Showing up rapper

@latenightlogic 11 жыл бұрын

They were about to show a little more of a serious side and got 'rid' of all the viewers watching. Brilliant.

@Jarrah31 16 жыл бұрын

The good, the bad and the guitarist - at least GNW is back on atm.

@exexalien 10 жыл бұрын

Leafs jersey @ 1:14? Guess Australia would be just about the only place on earth someone could wear one of those in public without embarrassment.

@pariexon1107 9 жыл бұрын

DAAS Is good ! yah !

@kinghtcg4017 Жыл бұрын

She how young they are then

@michelecollin2032 7 жыл бұрын

Remember the old days when the ABC actually did good comedy, without a political agenda? We used to have Theatresports, The Big Gig and Geoffrey Robertson's Hypothetical all on the same night. DAAS did release at least one live performance video, and they are even freer with the language and ideas when they are not bound by tv rules.

@themudpit621 7 жыл бұрын

without a political agenda? DAAS threw politics into everything - their name for one thing.

@Cynwidion 5 жыл бұрын

It still had a political agenda, but it was subtle and well produced. A completely different world to the intellectual drivel the ABC produces now.

@cheekyseason7415 11 жыл бұрын

wow that was Paul McDermott? he looked so different and yet so familiar

@Jarrah31 16 жыл бұрын

don't tease us!

@djermeow3136 8 жыл бұрын

5:13

@1234567890tgb 16 жыл бұрын

Short answer: You can't. Long answer: DAAS Kapital (their TV show) was never even released on video. A few live concerts were put on CD and video. These come up on eBay now and then. Literally, that'll be your only chance. Oh, it'll be PAL videos, not NTSC 'cause they're Australian.

@jimyoung6271 5 жыл бұрын

"Gotten" has got gotten.

@Syburi 11 жыл бұрын

Come on guys, get back together and do an album. Just one more. As if Australian music doesn't seriously need a major pisstake right about now.

@kelljA Жыл бұрын

Imagnine showing this TV gold to the woke (weak) generation of today.. no wait maybe we should, they'd all die from "offendedness"... and that can't be a bad thing....

@suspendedchaos 16 жыл бұрын

wouldnt surprise me. there wasnt that great programming at that time in terms of comedy.

@johnsebastian6234 Жыл бұрын

How did this ever pass as being either funny or entertaining.

@joeblack8915 5 жыл бұрын

Wasn't 'Alternative Comedy' at its height of popularity back then too? Yeah, and that was totally devoid of any kind of talent and humour too. Singing was ok but the attempt at comedy was shit!

@benrichards399 8 жыл бұрын

rik mayall and ade Edmondson wannabes...

@Ulfgarius 8 жыл бұрын

+Ben Richards You do realise DAAS were doing this before Rick Mayall and Adrian Edmonson were known right?

@benrichards399 8 жыл бұрын

Ulfgarius they started in 84, the young ones started in 82. Before that, rik and ade were doing comedy songs etc...

@Khakhees 8 жыл бұрын

+Ben Richards Hah, would like to see some footage of either Ade or dear old Rik rolling them off on stage like this, before going into a beautiful rendition of a good song. (Seriously, they're peers, not wannabes. If you do have a link to such a performance PLEASE SHARE IT)

@themudpit621 7 жыл бұрын

in the mid eighties, EVERYone under 25 was a Rik and Vyv wannabe. Their humour permeated everything back then. RIP wik. However these guys (DAAS) were original, and their wit genuine. Maybe you had to be there...

@Cynwidion 5 жыл бұрын

You can call DAAS "Mayall and Edmondson Wannabees" if you wish, and that's fine. Nothing is created from a vacuum. But DAAS took their influences and built on them, and created something that was unique and brilliant. Criticising them for doing that is basically pathetic.