Somewhere Over The Rainbow Billy Thorpe

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@MadHatterConceptfilmchannel 3 жыл бұрын

When I was a teenager, I worked at a rehearsal studio Billy use to come to all the time. One day while waiting for the studio he usually had, he was sitting outside in the reception area with his guitar. I was packing up another studio and then I heard him playing and singing over the rainbow. It was so amazing. I looked around the studio and everyone was just taking it all in and enjoying his performance. It was probably one of the best live performances I ever got to see. And sadly it was a few months before he passed away. I’ll always remember that performance.

@AL3DStudio 3 жыл бұрын

I have performed live myself for 30 years and I know the moment you stumbled on. We all know how great someone can be on stage, with the lights etc. But the times of magic in music are when an artist is just blending with the day, a relaxed casual performance of perfection, John & Paul jamming in the cavern, Elvis singing in his truck, the beach boys practising harmonies in the back lot of a carpark, or Billy Thorpe casually playing "Somewhere over the rainbow", just him and a guitar. Even Judy would tip her hat to Billy! You were blessed to witness that. What a memory.

@lisa.user-xm7kz2tb6x 2 жыл бұрын

thanks Mad & glad for you seriously. best stuff in Life.✌️

@MsMusicman56 Жыл бұрын

You lucky bastard, I am so jealous. I admired Billy's playing and of course his great voice.

@maryannemann6662 4 ай бұрын

I worked in the industry back in the day. Gen x kid of boomer parents. Didn’t really get my dad’s love of this guy but get it now.

@user-kr7yw9su2f 4 ай бұрын

I saw him about 12 months before his death and he was fabulous

@88huey88 4 жыл бұрын

one of the best voices Australia has ever produced... R.I.P Billy Thorpe

@curaeus007 2 жыл бұрын

ain't that the truth!

@axis2946 9 ай бұрын

Love you Billy. Thanks 😊💖😊

@kevlemberg4269 8 ай бұрын

❤

@cherylhall5214 5 ай бұрын

Forever in our hearts and minds.

@kevlemberg4269 2 жыл бұрын

Today in 2007 we lost this Great Great Singer . RIP Billy Rest In Peace Mate.😪😪😪🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

@user-qh7fh3gn9i 6 ай бұрын

I love you Billy what a beautiful song very meaningful and what an amazing voice I will hear it forever ❤❤❤

@endeavouringit 3 жыл бұрын

I play this often and get goosebumps every time !!!!

@harveystill4549 2 жыл бұрын

thorpie is an aussie legend -imo

@lilysbermagui1564 3 ай бұрын

How absolutely stunning.

@theredeemer3780 7 ай бұрын

I was fortunate to see him live on my 1st wedding anniversary singing in a venue at Bundoora 56 years ago. Rest In Paradise.

@cherylhall5214 5 ай бұрын

Beutiful and magical voice a proud Aussie. Bit hard to listen to then without tears and even more so since losing Billy.

@stuartthorpe1533 3 жыл бұрын

Played at my grandads funeral, Billy was his nephew, a great loss

@ReinventingTheSteve 3 жыл бұрын

awesome 😊

@shaneweatherby4246 4 жыл бұрын

One of the best versions of this song ever. A man with a world of past times pressing on his voice and still enjoying finding his way whenever had has music.

@endeavouringit 4 жыл бұрын

The best I say

@george42pap Жыл бұрын

The best version ever...👍

@lee30332 5 ай бұрын

Legend 🎶🙏🎶 loved and always remembered ✌️💕✌️

@Mr.Bojangles12 17 күн бұрын

Since I've been 5 back in 63, this has been my favorite song because of the magical hope it holds. You've done it, Justice

@kevlemberg4269 5 күн бұрын

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@sandyhoffman1061 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best version of this song ever made by anyone in the music industry and is now in my heart ❤️ 💙 💜 and soul with you Billy Thorpe ❤️ 💙 ♥️ 💜💫🧚‍♀️

@kevlemberg4269 8 ай бұрын

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@endeavouringit 6 ай бұрын

I reckomn too, I can play it over and over and never get sick of it, he was brilliant

@martinwnaylor5219 Ай бұрын

I have never seen a musician with such a genuine, loving smile as Billy Thorpe showed throughout his life

@kevlemberg4269 5 күн бұрын

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@muzza6631 3 жыл бұрын

What a guy, what a legend… I love this version and Billy’s voice is so full of emotion. I hear a bit of Ray Charles in this… Rock on Billy.

@levimowday8290 3 жыл бұрын

How miserable do you have to be to dislike this. Its incredible

@klausb54 2 жыл бұрын

Best version ever

@kevlemberg4269 8 ай бұрын

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@robmckay2816 2 ай бұрын

I last saw Billy at the Narooma Blues festival, when he hit the stage OMG what a highlight!! miss this great singer!

@henrymichal8522 3 жыл бұрын

What a great version. I was reminded of this song today. I saw the late Billy Thorpe about 18 years ago and he performed this song. Excellent

@NeilElliott-et1oe Жыл бұрын

Perfect!

@kevlemberg4269 8 ай бұрын

❤

@aprilbeirne9944 7 ай бұрын

Magic❤

@anthoneyskinner7806 4 жыл бұрын

The best version ever

@endeavouringit 4 жыл бұрын

Yep for sure, I play this so much my neighbours are likely sick of it as I often replay it 5 times in a row, I love watching him sing it with his passion

@williamhealy1557 4 жыл бұрын

Best male, but I really love Eva Cassidy's version.

@levimowday8290 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@adamsweeney6969 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@adamsweeney6969 3 жыл бұрын

100%

@cherylfrank6468 6 ай бұрын

Brilliant guitarist , and a truly unique voice….

@rachelp138 2 жыл бұрын

This is his absolute best version of this. I've had it stuck on loop for ages. Rip Billy

@kevlemberg4269 8 ай бұрын

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@endeavouringit 6 ай бұрын

Agree, just brilliant, and his face looking at the the other guitarist gets me every time

@kevlemberg4269 5 күн бұрын

@@endeavouringit ❤

@gwennethhindhaugh4628 Жыл бұрын

perfect in every way. Marvelous

@flmulcahy 3 жыл бұрын

Just so, soooo , good. I love it.

@StephenPacker-yj2km Жыл бұрын

I remember seeing Billy at the South Side Six, Moorabbin in the early seventies, Great memories what a bloody legend ❤RIP old mate.

@AL3DStudio 3 жыл бұрын

The Greatest Male Australian singer ever! Sends shivers up my spine and touches my heart. That man was pure love and passion and it pours from his eyes, his smile, and the musical performance , out of this world. Thanks Billy, from the bottom of my heart for you. Thank you for being. Rest with the angels, you'll be heard forever .

@kevlemberg4269 3 жыл бұрын

Yes like many people I have me singers I love, but no one comes close to our Billy, his voice and the way he delivered - there was just something so very special about him, never again in my life time will I see anyone come close to that man - He was and always will be One Of A Kind.

@joannemack3358 5 ай бұрын

So beautifull

@kevlemberg4269 3 жыл бұрын

In a few days time I turn 70yrs Billy, You keep my dream alive Sir, 'Somewhere Over That Rainbow'.

@endeavouringit 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday Kev 🎉🎁🎂🥳🥂🕊✈️🌈

@kevlemberg4269 3 жыл бұрын

@@endeavouringit Thanks.

@endeavouringit 3 жыл бұрын

@@kevlemberg4269 You're welcome, thanks for the video !!!

@cathhill5294 2 жыл бұрын

Magic, goose bumps, what a wonderful entertainer

@jeffreyrobbins1212 2 жыл бұрын

I love it that he was pleased he did the song justice. RIP Aussie icon.

@ronfreeman5857 Жыл бұрын

Just beautiful!! Thanks Billy... always remembered..

@kevlemberg4269 8 ай бұрын

❤

@richardcollins5110 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant version 🤗

@josephmaree 2 жыл бұрын

Best version ever. Bloody lovely.

@kevlemberg4269 8 ай бұрын

❤

@357HFC Ай бұрын

2nd biggest influence on the Bee Gees after their father. We are so lucky he arrived on our shores. RIP Billy.

@kevlemberg4269 5 күн бұрын

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@trevorcourt2306 Жыл бұрын

Greatest version. The awesome Randall Waller playing the solo off camera. Love the wry smile he gets from Billy as he finishes the solo.

@kevlemberg4269 8 ай бұрын

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@brucemccarthy3794 4 жыл бұрын

What a legend best version ever, just an acoustic guitar and that heavenly voice.

@rodneylesjohnston8062 3 жыл бұрын

1of the best versions magical song billy thorpe 💕 Genius 💕

@kympridham8267 3 жыл бұрын

What a talent

@murraymcinnes6073 3 жыл бұрын

NOTHING TO SAY, JUST THX BILLY

@michaelhamson6463 2 жыл бұрын

This little piece of the great man, will last forever, thankyou for the voice Billy,

@endeavouringit 4 жыл бұрын

Oh my lord, I love it❤️

@roxanneordinary5738 2 жыл бұрын

Greatest!

@kevlemberg4269 8 ай бұрын

❤

@WarrenAckary Жыл бұрын

It dosent matter if it was Billys first version OR last, I always get a shiver down my spine.. its his voice.. the loudest and best. Had the pleasure of listening to a great version at Sunbury RIP Thorpey

@kevlemberg4269 8 ай бұрын

❤

@vic1mr 3 жыл бұрын

Superb , Legend

@robross180 2 жыл бұрын

Speechless! Love you always Billy ❤

@kevlemberg4269 8 ай бұрын

❤

@stephendunn2733 3 жыл бұрын

My Mum told me back in the 60s this guy sang the best version of this song ever... listening to this years later I couldn't agree more.. What a voice! R.I.P. Billy Thorpe

@kevlemberg4269 3 жыл бұрын

Your Mum certainly knew class, I never get sick of this song, Must drive my wife crazy at times, But then again, She knows class also.

@thebraff 2 жыл бұрын

My favourite is the 60’s version. However, this is the best of the versions I’ve heard. I love it.

@marianorthover1193 Жыл бұрын

He's nailed this. So good.

@kevlemberg4269 8 ай бұрын

❤

@aiden777able 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@levimowday8290 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing me this dad! ❤

@alfalders3020 2 жыл бұрын

Beyond words.

@kevlemberg4269 8 ай бұрын

❤

@harryreiter2375 Ай бұрын

Absolute brilliance the way he does the diminished and other chords👍

@rodhanson7112 2 жыл бұрын

An Aussie Legend, Rest in peace Billy

@sharonsamuels9209 Ай бұрын

I’ve never heard this before today, it’s so beautiful.

@kevlemberg4269 5 күн бұрын

❤

@783342 10 ай бұрын

Gone all too soon. R.I.P.

@kevlemberg4269 8 ай бұрын

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@aprilradovic1356 10 күн бұрын

i would go to surf-city on a sunday after noon just hear him sing , it was majic, beautiful memories

@kevlemberg4269 5 күн бұрын

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@69dragster 2 жыл бұрын

love this one billy R I P

@kevlemberg4269 8 ай бұрын

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@slipnslide9308 3 жыл бұрын

My Dad and Bills Dad were mates and once Billy walked in with one of his showbiz mates has a quick chat then ducks out to see Mum. When he left Bills Dad says to my Dad you don’t think he’s a poof do ya ? Well my Dad couldn’t stop laughing and replied you have no danger of that. Great man

@aurtherbrunt241 3 жыл бұрын

Classic.

@dynafoil 2 жыл бұрын

....fucken LEGEND.....

@kevlemberg4269 8 ай бұрын

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@endeavouringit 4 жыл бұрын

if birds fly over the rainbow, why or why can't I . with you Billy???

@rodneylesjohnston8062 2 жыл бұрын

Super ✨ you r Billy Thorpe ✨

@kevlemberg4269 8 ай бұрын

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@rodhanson7112 2 жыл бұрын

I have a DVD with Billy singing this song with the original Aztecs, amazing voice

@endeavouringit 6 ай бұрын

this version I think is even better, brilliant !!

@kbed1430 4 жыл бұрын

Thinking of you grandma listening for the memories

@robporry3494 2 жыл бұрын

AWESOME

@kevlemberg4269 8 ай бұрын

❤

@dazza3155 2 жыл бұрын

LEGEND.

@kevlemberg4269 8 ай бұрын

❤

@stevemann3080 Жыл бұрын

R.I.P L.E.G.E.N.D 🎸🙏

@kevlemberg4269 8 ай бұрын

❤

@stevemann3080 6 ай бұрын

@@kevlemberg4269 I don't know him but I LOVE the Man ... 🎸🙏

@kevlemberg4269 6 ай бұрын

I didn't know him personally - but followed him and just loved the man he was, wasn't perfect and definitely no saint, but could he sing. If I'm fortunate to get to where he is today I'll be sittin' in the front row listenin' to every song he'll be singin'.❤ @@stevemann3080

@stevemann3080 6 ай бұрын

@@kevlemberg4269 He's from my Hometown And I never got to see him at the Sunbury Festival which is only 20 minutes away from where I am. Let's buy a Time Machine MATE.. 🎸✌💪

@kevlemberg4269 6 ай бұрын

Can't afford to save up for a time machine mate, will take a ride on natures one as soon as my seat is available.🙏👍@@stevemann3080

@j.osborne4914 22 күн бұрын

Incredible voice

@kevlemberg4269 5 күн бұрын

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@murraymcinnes6073 3 жыл бұрын

VERY VERY NICE CHEERS MUZZA ---- RIP

@jed88 4 ай бұрын

Simply love this version. Thanks for posting. Are there any other acoustic tracks like this of Billy?

@grahamsheehan6409 Ай бұрын

Honored to add a comment .... A man with a guitar in Australia just grabs him Guitar and does this

@kevlemberg4269 5 күн бұрын

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@fergo7010 Жыл бұрын

RIP Billy i hope your there now

@kevlemberg4269 8 ай бұрын

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@rodhanson7112 2 жыл бұрын

I have Billy's first book it's great reading, it's kind of a biography

@kevlemberg4269 8 ай бұрын

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@ellpixellimagery9891 3 жыл бұрын

Sniff ...

@LBenet 3 жыл бұрын

Moochos Grassias.....

@maddyrobertson9512 4 жыл бұрын

Love this version . How can I download it please.

@kevlemberg4269 4 жыл бұрын

I use a program called Internet Download Manager (IDM) if you have that or can get it I find it useful for downloading internet content.

@maddyrobertson9512 4 жыл бұрын

@@kevlemberg4269 Thank you. I shall give it a try. Cheers

@kevlemberg4269 3 жыл бұрын

@@maddyrobertson9512 - Did you ever get that down load Maddy?.

@maddyrobertson9512 3 жыл бұрын

@@kevlemberg4269 HI Kev, I'm afraid I had no luck. I'm from Sydney originally and saw Billy many times. Even sang a few tunes with him. Now it's getting closer to fly with the bluebirds I would love this version of Billy's to play on my grand finale day. Cheers Maddy

@kevlemberg4269 3 жыл бұрын

@@maddyrobertson9512 - my email is on bottom of clip email me.

@vic1mr 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone know where to find chords for this version ?

@kevlemberg4269 6 ай бұрын

Apologies, but when I saw you request way back when it was posted and I have kept me eyes open for the chords as you asked but for this version but have never been able to track them down, maybe someone who has a very good ear for this version maybe able to help, but sadly I don't have such an ear, but I do and always will claim this to be the best ever done by any artist. ❤

@freddiescat2 3 жыл бұрын

Anyone know who the 2nd guitarist was please?

@kevlemberg4269 3 жыл бұрын

That Sir, is a question that I have no answer to. One day some one will come up with the answer, but for the time being, who that guitarist is will remain a mystery.

@kevgordon6117 2 жыл бұрын

Think U'll find its Dai Pritchard

@freddiescat2 2 жыл бұрын

@@kevgordon6117 That's sounds highly feasible. Thanks for that.

@michaeldunn3696 Жыл бұрын

I’ve heard on good authority that the second guitarist is Randall Waller (ex Avion, Dragon, Sharon O’Neill, Shania Twain, Rose Tattoo etc.).

@rustyhguitar1 Жыл бұрын

Definitely Randall Waller

@dalediamond Жыл бұрын

Seriously

@paulhanna4274 9 ай бұрын

Billy told me to vote NO .. a great Australian

@kevlemberg4269 9 ай бұрын

I know at times due to my Parkinson's Disease I'm very slow to react to comments made here, believing that all have things to say. But please keep Politics out of your comments. I will not delete your comment but my video clip honours a great man who I do respect greatly. So please if you love and respect Billy as many do, keep Politics out of the comments.

@klausb54 2 жыл бұрын

Best version ever

@kevlemberg4269 8 ай бұрын

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