Stevie Wright comeback story on Willesee. 21 Feb, 1986

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Mike Willesee introduces a story by Tracy Bowden on the comeback of Australian rock legend Stevie Wright following his battle with heroin.
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@sirbarryvee-eight6485 Жыл бұрын

I worked in a factory with Stevie. I was a kid and I asked him about music. He said "how do you know who I am" and I said "you're a legend". "I suppose you're wondering why I'm working here then?" "I know why you'r working here, I still think you're a f**king legend." After he knew I wasn't being a smart arse and that I genuinely respected him (Jesus I was in awe of him) we got along famously and so many laughs together. It's easy to say this about someone, but he was a lovely guy with a great sense of humour. I cried when he passed. Stevie, thanks for the laughs and the music. And for those few weeks, thanks for the friendship.

@OldiesMomma Жыл бұрын

He was a great performer and didn't get the respect for all that he did for the music .❤🎉. he should have been given a chance in the usa.he would have been given the love he deserved as the legend he was .. stevie you are missed more than you will ever know..we miss you...r.i.p.

@OldiesMomma Жыл бұрын

❤🎉😢😢❤❤❤❤

@monmorgans9844 3 ай бұрын

Yep! I agree with so many of you. Stevie was the coolest guy in the mid-sixties. If I'd been old enough to see these guys, I think I would have preferred them over my favourite band The Beatles - and that is something crazy to think. So sad about little Stevie. Then we lost George! Far out. Life goes quickly. Harry, Snowy and Dick it's your legacy now. Onya guys you were so so great! Be proud of what you created. Great songs. Great times.

@lindsaykelly2224 3 жыл бұрын

You were a star Stevie they can't take that away

@raymaseacat2685 2 жыл бұрын

I loved that guy. Best front man EVER!!!!!!

@charlesmair26 2 жыл бұрын

Just discovered Friday on my mind, what a great uplifting song. God bless Stevie.

@ariesred777 Жыл бұрын

Music was in his bones So natural He was dynamite!

@comeon718 7 ай бұрын

Stevie a fking legend and still playing he's music RIP Stevie one of Australia best Singer's .🎤✌

@lindsayives4915 Жыл бұрын

Best 60,s song still play it at 73, the best powerful moving uplifting song pay day "Fridays " working week working up to a Friday finish high England stevie 💖💥🙏

@sandisheldon2256 3 жыл бұрын

Addiction never goes away - you're always a "recovering addict,". I'm 20 yrs clean of heroin but still in recovery. I still dream of it occasionally. I gave up 100 times - the last one being the 20 yrs. Never say never.

@LaurieB-xc8wg 2 жыл бұрын

Very happy for you, that have been able to stay clean. You should hold your head high.

@mebeasensei 2 жыл бұрын

I've never tried it. All i know is that I am terribly and easily vulnerable to addiction.

@magoo4452 2 жыл бұрын

I'm going too try it soon.Thanx for the advice.

@timcuneen3964 Жыл бұрын

That is so true. I hope you are still well. 🙂

@danozism Жыл бұрын

@@magoo4452 How'd it go, boss?

@andysmith6218 3 жыл бұрын

RIP beautiful man.

@brotzmannsax 3 жыл бұрын

Old demons are nearly impossible to get rid of, that's why you never let them in to begin with. RIP Stevie.

@yowodup6094 3 жыл бұрын

R.I.P Stevie, may your soul Rest In Peace.

@Austech 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this up, fantastic to watch.

@stevedundee866 3 жыл бұрын

Wow..great footage !

@lindaferguson219 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful sweet nature. No matter what.

@lepanhman 3 жыл бұрын

Heroin or no heroin ,no matter what! doesnt affect the person ,the addict

@lindsaykelly2224 3 жыл бұрын

Stevie you're star still shines brightly

@lindaferguson219 3 жыл бұрын

We all still adore you Stevie. Fly high with the angels.

@lindsaykelly2224 3 жыл бұрын

He always believed he could return he had much left to do we willed him to get better I hope he is feeling fine up there

@lindaferguson219 3 жыл бұрын

@@lindsaykelly2224 Never thought anybody could love Stevie as much as I do. Seems like you do. I know he always thought he would come back. He was true talent.

@chuckselvage3157 Ай бұрын

Legend rock n roll singer. RIP.

@suezyq14 11 ай бұрын

He proved he's not a has been after performing evie at tht opera house.he killed it

@suezyq14 11 ай бұрын

❤

@psychedelicprawncrumpets9479 Жыл бұрын

I'm surprised he made it to 67.. RIP mate 🇦🇺

@grantharrismusic 2 жыл бұрын

I attended the Easybeats reunion concert in 86 when they came to Brisbane. I will never forget Harry on stage. The archetype of everything I imagined a guitarist to be.

@notnyldier7150 11 ай бұрын

Australia was a better place back then

@kat35lulu88 3 жыл бұрын

Bless him......heroin one hell of a drug. I like to think he's all groovy cool in Heaven. He looked messed up here but he'd lived the wild life.

@lindsayives4915 Жыл бұрын

I read apparently on a life video on u tube its wasn't drugs that killed him as most think .what ever the best motivater for a fab best weekend all your life Stevi ,Fridays on my mind ,gonna have fun in the city nanananah tonighttt ,THE best 😆💖🙏