Jeff St. John - Teach Me How To Fly (1970)

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Music from Australia and New Zealand in the year 1970:
Jeff St. John and Copperwine performing the single 'Teach Me How To Fly' on the ABC-TV program Hit Scene - broadcasted in 1970.
Note: Hit Scene, was an Australian popular music television series produced and broadcast by ABC TV in black and white transmission. The thirty-minute weekly series debuted on 10 May 1969 and was broadcast until 16 December 1972 and was hosted
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@Mickydee773 Жыл бұрын

How was this not a world wide hit ?

@TheGrouch2000 Жыл бұрын

I remember this from my youth, but I just couldn't recall what an absolutely amazing singer Jeff was! What a voice.

@claraullyott5430 6 ай бұрын

I am 60 and have not forgotten this amazing song.

@kanyesigsworth 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best vocals in OZ and songs of all time

@cliffleigh7450 2 жыл бұрын

Imagine if he came on one of today's TV talent shows. He would have the judges and audience gushing over his voice!

@kenchristie9214 9 ай бұрын

Jeff wouldn't get past the audition. He can actually sing.

@ACDZ123 9 ай бұрын

If he said he was a disabled, transgender aboriginal woman,he'd win 💯

@kenchristie9214 9 ай бұрын

@@ACDZ123 In that case, a mentally challenged imbecile like you would win as well.

@cliffleigh7450 9 ай бұрын

@@ACDZ123 Well he was disabled (died in 2018) - he was born with spina bifida!

@ACDZ123 9 ай бұрын

@cliffleigh7450 yes I know mate ..I been listening to Jeff since the 70s

@cliffwilson2277 Жыл бұрын

How the hell can an act like this only have 1300 likes, these guys are as good as it gets, singer in a league of his own !! 👍👍👍

@deidrewillis2139 6 жыл бұрын

Vale Jeff St John. Australia"s most soulful male voice gone but never forgotten.

@derekkess4056 3 жыл бұрын

Incomparable! Is this your favorite song?

@louisestevenson5102 Жыл бұрын

He boomed onto my tv as a young teen i loved his songs

@steveowens403 6 жыл бұрын

Jeff suffered from Spina Bifuda(?) He came to Orange when I was there at 2GZ in 1969 and came to a party at my place after the show at the Amoco Centre. I played the him the Rotary Connection albums. He had never heard of them. I suggested he record "Teach me How to Fly" and gave him the words a friend had written out. I knew how popular the Rotary Connection were, as I played them nearly every night. He went back to Melbourne, recorded the song and got it into no. 2 there and no. 5 in Sydney.

@carlosantuckwell 4 жыл бұрын

Great anecdote Steve. Thank you so much for this Comment. (I was just a teenager in Sydney watching him on TV.)

@janetsmith2796 4 жыл бұрын

I was Born with Spina Bifda but i had an OPERATION AT 6 WEEKS OLD and I was never in a wheel chair I learnt to walk when I was 3/1/2 years old and I am now 64 yrs old

@jamcofec 4 жыл бұрын

That's an incredible part of history right there... wow

@cathycastleton 4 жыл бұрын

Steve Owens wow ! Thankyou !

@cathycastleton 4 жыл бұрын

Steve Owens do you recall terry burkrey from then, a 2du announcer ? Very progressive

@etherreal5347 2 жыл бұрын

Loved Jeff St John and so glad I got to see him live and watch him dance in that wheelchair, he was a truly amazing singer and performer.

@barbaralewis739 5 жыл бұрын

This guy was born with a physical disability but what he missed out in that area he more than tenfold received in music genius and never was appreciated as much as he should have been world class s0ngwriter and he was Australian rip genius

@Morganasnotarobot0 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Ozzie Performer! 💋Rockkkn! Sweet! ❤️

@twodogswalking840 5 ай бұрын

I can't remember Jeff St John sounding so good. I guess we took all that talent for granted back then. Great bass playing too.

@lillianbrand1728 5 ай бұрын

I was about 14 when I saw him on GTK (Australian music segment of about 10 minutes on our ABC), and I INSTANTLY fell under his spell!!! Fast forward 50 years, and he requested my friendship on facebook, and it was really him!!! I was so thrilled!!! Unfortunately, he passed a few years after. Always adore Jeff!!

@fredfred6644 10 ай бұрын

He did the best opening ever for the Sydney Olympics

@56music64 Жыл бұрын

The sound of 1970's, last year of high school for me. So many great Aussie bands around at that time. What a voice Jeff had. I remember a story I saw about Jeff once on tv, there was Jeff riding his modified motor-trike burning along the road, hair in the wind, can still see that image. I thought what a cool guy

@albo4404 3 жыл бұрын

I was a big fan of Jeff St John when I was a youngster. He reminded me so much of John Kay of Steppenwolf in looks and powerful voice !

@marlenelemes8878 13 күн бұрын

Dont care about his "disability", the guy had the most incredible singing voice, in a way i wonder if this song has anything to do with him refusing to accept his cobstraint, what a song!!!! What a voice !!!!!

@leerobb7733 Жыл бұрын

My first ever live band at the Uninsw roundhouse in 1967.Instant fan for life.

@patcummins6036 19 күн бұрын

Man that was a long time ago! The good old Roundhouse! Went there a couple of times to watch surf movies.

@frankyrubful 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful voice! I used to love going to Jeff’s concerts with the Copperwine, what a treat!

@wyattfamily8997 2 жыл бұрын

Saw this guy at a pub in New Zealand in 1973 when hitch hiking, absolutely fantastic voice and a genuine nice guy.

@lindadote 6 жыл бұрын

I saw Jeff around the time this song was popular. Since then, I’ve seen a lot of international “big names” but Jeff’s dynamic performance (in a small club) remains up there with the best I’ve seen. A fabulous artist and a genuinely nice guy. Edit....RIP Jeff, thanks for all of your amazing work.

@donnarawlinsfrench220 3 жыл бұрын

As a little boy, I was so inspired by seeing Jeff perform "Big Time Operator" on ABC TV, complete with John Cale hair and Ray Bans...and his disability quite evident. Years later, he did a blindingly great set at my rural NSW uni campus. In the meantime, I had a dear aunt who had been afflicted with polio as a young girl, and even though she was part of another generation, my conversations with her mentioned Jeff and his commitment to live performance. My Aunty Val was very touched by his resilience and determination - thank you, Jeff.

@zzzbbbooo 3 жыл бұрын

The Australian music scene was just so awesome around this time and I include the late great Jeff St John in this.

@gregrankin8073 5 ай бұрын

Just an amazing song from that era - RIP JSJ 🫡

@bobleaver5399 Жыл бұрын

What a great vocalist

@yossarian6799 3 жыл бұрын

I was searching for 70s cheezeball South African pop singer GEOFF St. John ... when I ran across this amazing guy! What a fantastic sound! You blerrie Ozzies seriously should've exported more of your early 70s rock music (I'm also just discovering Axiom...).

@wyattfamily8997 2 жыл бұрын

Check out John Farnham.

@lukehauser1182 2 жыл бұрын

Let's hear it for cheeseball searches!

@jonginder5494 Жыл бұрын

You might like max Merritt and the meteors.

@yossarian6799 Жыл бұрын

@@jonginder5494 Slipping Away got a little airplay in South Africa but it was a huge hit in Rhodesia, spending some weeks at the top of the chart.

@tundegombkoto2491 Жыл бұрын

I was 12at the time and, mezzmorrized, ohhhh, it stands the test ot time,and I still have my 45,I get transported EVERY time💓🎵

@johnosborne2989 3 ай бұрын

I'm 68 and remember this like it was yesterday. ❤❤❤

@RichardWarland 21 күн бұрын

I am 73 and Jeff was the sound of my teenage years!

@chatiman3860 4 жыл бұрын

God they were great times when everything and anything was possible. The best times of my life.

@tundegombkoto2491 Жыл бұрын

What A Legend ,I hope there's a statue to commemorate his legacy somewhere in Australia, people forget about our music history!!!

@jimswinton3899 6 жыл бұрын

Gutted tonight..JSJ you were a powerful influence in Aussie music what a talent and a Great human being..RIP

@michelleaus 6 жыл бұрын

Now you can fly Jeff. RIP xx

@rsjbarker 7 жыл бұрын

What a talent. Power vocals. Just effing brilliant. I Love this song. What a guy.

@judithfisher4076 5 жыл бұрын

Almost 50 years JSJ and you re still the best!

@Morganasnotarobot0 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome vocals! riffs! \V/🥰

@robertmarshall7938 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible strong vocal talent remember him well first liked him when l heard big time operator had all his music on vinyl a real star never forgotten

@malekmo64 6 жыл бұрын

R.I.P Jeff St. John

@MrPontificator 7 ай бұрын

That kind of vocal projection from a seated position is astonishing. Ask any singer.

@lizswanton4794 11 ай бұрын

What a voice. Sadly missed.

@jramwood 6 жыл бұрын

Just heard Jeff has passed away. Another legend gone.

@dimethaltryptamine1 4 жыл бұрын

Not many left now as Thorpie went not that long ago either & a month later Lobby Loyd who Thorpie did a benefit for just before dying just b4 Lobby.......I remember Itambu, Hush, Buffalo, Brian Cadd, Mississippi & saw Band Of Light & heaps like that back in the Chequer's daze in Sydney's very early '70's :)

@bronzewing1965 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this guy. 🥰

@TheSilmarillian Жыл бұрын

An Australian classic singer and band

@raymolyneux5729 Жыл бұрын

Jeff St John and Copperwine played at my school dance, South Sydney Boys High 1970.

@louisependleton5281 Жыл бұрын

Saw him and the Copperwine at the SCG around this time and he danced so hard in his wheel chair that he fell off,of the stage. Rolled over put himself back in his chair and continued to perform. Unreal for a 14 year old

@helenburdis1927 Жыл бұрын

Who doesn’t want to fly?! Thanks Jeff for your fantastic music!

@megankemmis 6 жыл бұрын

Vale Jeff - such an amazing voice

@toodleoo8873 2 жыл бұрын

What an incredible vocal talent - that Jeff has given us in his life - & still will - via KZfaq, & other medias. I have always loved this man & his songs ... Jeff, you will always bring back the memories of my teens.

@timhall646 Жыл бұрын

i saw jeff and the copperwine at a pub at bondi when i was living their great band

@leighcecil3322 2 жыл бұрын

Were ever you are Jeff I reckon your flying...saw you do that song live.. unforgettable....!

@mitrefak6725 2 жыл бұрын

Was a good friend and the Copperwine too back in the day ' :)

@lyndihodson101 Жыл бұрын

We used to hitch hike frm Villawood to Bexley Nth Hotel..always puts on an awesome night..miss the old days n all our brilliant Aussie talent n live bands at our local pubs.

@davec7759 3 жыл бұрын

Saw the dude at Hornsby Police Boys Club with Wendy a few times back in the late '60's. Absolute magic. Vale, Jeff and Wendy. Brings a tear to my eye thinking about our losses.

@multigerbs550 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome singer and song. saw him live a few times, still play this song.

@JohnRaynerGenius Жыл бұрын

Jeff St John, is a Beautiful Angel, I Love Him.

@terrymatthews8219 8 ай бұрын

I am old enough to remember jeff St John. What an awesome singer.

@leoniesalmon1203 3 жыл бұрын

I hope you are flying now, with love

@TechNed 5 жыл бұрын

He flew and took a lot of people with him with that voice.

@jenenamaughan1992 Жыл бұрын

Saw him at the walkabout pub in Port Hedland in 1981. Brilliant!

@louisaklimentos7583 2 жыл бұрын

I remember him and he was amazing

@richardsmith9576 Жыл бұрын

Legend Jeff..thanks for the memories!

@aussiemouth747 3 жыл бұрын

He was magnificent. 💕

@billwhite9703 2 жыл бұрын

He had a great voice.

@tomgriff4315 3 жыл бұрын

What a singer used to watch him at the mawson hotel in the 70s

@surferbri5346 6 жыл бұрын

I just read this musicians obituary today, and until today, was not familiar with any of his music. But listening today, he was very talented. With a clearly visible obstacle to overcome, he did well for himself . I will be listening to more in the future.

@shavingdave1 9 ай бұрын

This is rock! I've never seen this before. It's great.

@anateal5601 10 ай бұрын

So many great memories with this song.

@MrBITS101 6 жыл бұрын

growing up I loved this tune. Jeff you really are an inspiration...

@stetrak1967 2 жыл бұрын

Great!!!

@internationalicon Ай бұрын

Wish I could upvote this more than just the once! Great stuff!

@scarey2me Жыл бұрын

What a great song. JSJ had a voice like no other.

@vviv7230 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant singer and wonderful ERA for Australian music. I saw him live in 1973 at the Canberra Theatre. A great entertainer, doing wheelchair stands and then I saw him again later that same year at the Captain Cook hotel in Canberra, he was always willing to sign autographs, a gentleman and a creative vocalist.

@helenburdis1927 2 жыл бұрын

Whoa! I’ll fly with you, Jeff!😎

@tonymartinchilcott2519 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant disability has no boundaries great talent and love it Sad he's not around 😢 God bless his soul 🙏 ❤️

@jamesmclean4630 3 жыл бұрын

saw jeff and copperwine at adams apple in oxford street the mandala in Darlinghurst plus uni and other places bloody great band live fab singer

@kayegrant9849 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this site. Great Memories of great Artists & Bands .

@juliewattlebee5209 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the music Jeff St. John Rest in Peace

@leoniepacitti224 7 жыл бұрын

Totally agree.....awesome voice....so many memories.

@alanlane3670 2 жыл бұрын

An inspiration..........guts and determination....

@johntaylor7184 5 жыл бұрын

Hi IGrew up Idolising this Talented man. May he now have peace RIP Jeff St John

@Richard-qx6el 7 ай бұрын

RIP Jeff.

@tundegombkoto2491 2 жыл бұрын

What An Amazing Man & Band,I was 12 at the time and now I'm 64 and it still Hangs In There in 2022 as far as I Am Concerned!!!!! When music Was REALLY MUSIC!!

@ronfreeman5857 3 жыл бұрын

Respect to you man, still listening...

@barbarapotter8698 Жыл бұрын

beautiful voice and man

@wonsworld61 6 жыл бұрын

RIP Jeff.. a great Aussie talent gone

@littlebird8837 6 жыл бұрын

R I P Jeff St John 💓

@phillipanderson7398 Жыл бұрын

Great song from a great singer from all those years ago. I saw Jeff two or three times back in the mid 1970s and he was always awesome.

@barryhill9343 3 жыл бұрын

VERY SAD TO HERE OF HIS PASSING. 2YRS.AGO.HE WAS A GREAT. TALENT

@barryhill9343 3 жыл бұрын

I'VE. ALWAYS. ADMIRED. THIS MAN. I REMEMBER HIM BACK IN THE 60s

@TheNikkifrank1 6 жыл бұрын

Fly high Jeff

@gregcarroll9723 3 ай бұрын

Saw Jeff St John perform this at a concert under the Southern pylon of Sydney Harbour Bridge. He was the stand out act even overshadowing Southern Contemporary Rock Assembly

@adamkane9340 8 ай бұрын

best guitar solo ever comp'd by an Aussie gun slinger. Classic!

@Eskay1206 3 жыл бұрын

Man this could rock it out, I remember you well

@dimethaltryptamine1 4 жыл бұрын

I 1st saw Jeff St John at Bungool festival '72 & my god how he didn't manage to fall off that chair i still don't know! We all wanted to learn how to fly back then lol ;) RIP mate

@howlinblues 2 жыл бұрын

Coogee Beach NSW Wine Bar 1971 Moby Grapes Wine Bar saw him perform this tune then I was 19 now aged 70 2022

@MegaDRjohn 4 жыл бұрын

i worked with jeff a few times, a consummate professional, probably one of the best in the world, based on my experiences. a loverly fellow to, one of the best, sadly missed. fly high, jeff

@fjbutchbragg8129 3 жыл бұрын

Great set of pipes.... talented fella..

@Mikesbunny1423 6 жыл бұрын

R.I.P to an Australian legend, heaven has gained a new angel. Now you have wings and you can fly so fly high. .I love this man always have and I could watch this video over and over. Something about him that had me from the beginning. You will be missed ❤❤❤❤❤ I truly hope I get to meet you in heaven. .What a LEGEND