Birtles Shorrock Goble (Little River Band) - It's A Long Way There (Live at The Basement)

Birtles Shorrock Goble (BSG)
The Original Voices and Founding Members of Little River Band (LRB) perform 'It's a Long Way There'
Written by: Graeham Goble
Lead Singer: Glenn Shorrock
This recording is from Birtles Shorrock Goble's appearance at The Basement, Sydney in 2002.
'It's A Long Way There' first appears on Little River Band's self titled debut album (1975)
Glenn Shorrock, Beeb Birtles & Graeham Goble (Little River Band) - 1st December 2002 The Basement, Sydney
Guitar & Vocal - Beeb Birtles
Lead Vocal - Glenn Shorrock
Guitar & Vocal - Graeham Goble
Keys - Dorian West
Lead Guitar - Simon Hosford
Bass - Jason Vorherr
Drums - Dave Beck
Percussion - Alejandro Vega
www.shorrockbirtlesgoble.com
www.graehamgoble.com
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Unfortunately, the Little River Band that tours the United States today contains NO ORIGINAL MEMBERS. Be aware that they often use our videos, images and audio to mislead the public into believing original members will be appearing. This American band owns the trademark 'Little River Band' and this prevents the original band from performing or touring.

[@charlesallison146]

Hard to believe this is 50 years later. These old geezers have still got it !!!!!

[@davewebbtheauthor]

This isn't recent. It's from 2002 but they do sound great here.

[@robwalton7749]

I think it was Glen Frey who said they were the greatest harmony band in the World. High accolades but very true.

[@stevecole3192]

I will not waste my time or money for the imitators in the USA. No comparison. Period! Blessings from Kansas~

[@davidterrill9359]

They should come to the Cotilllion in wichita

[@TheGeonam]

Back when The Little River Band were putting out hits I had one of their eight track cassette in my new 73 Monte Carlo. Met a cute little blond in Manhattan, Ks. that left me star struck be treated me so nice. Thank you Debbie

[@jamesmcclure7439]

This is the original Little River Band and they are the best

[@rox006]

This is the voice of LRB, best vocalist in the business. Such great memories of my childhood.

[@stephenrolfe]

100%! So good this group. Awesome musicians.

[@johngallati8164]

THE ONLY LITTLE RIVER BAND!!!!!!

[@billstewart1747]

They left the band.

[@ronaldtaylir9688]

Absolutely killed it, that tribute band needs to take a hiatus, permanently

[@williamfox4521]

That young lead guitarist is Fanfrickentastic and a Tribute to the perfectionism of LRB .

[@thomaspick4123]

Simon also played with Men At Work for awhile. A superb guitarist.

[@linda5381]

This is the real LRB and this is what real music sounds like

[@michaelbrooks8863]

Age has done nothing to their voices except make them better

[@dietmarsimon]

I don't think I'm wrong when I say that Master Shorrock is much better today than in the early LRB days. Applause also for Simon Hosford for that superb integration.

[@geoffmorris189]

The old guys still have it but how good is the lead guitarist!

[@shannonlucas2980]

Simon Hosford. Ridiculously skilled player. Incidentally this gig was from around 2002-2003

[@karmicselling4252]

@@shannonlucas2980 Simon does a great job here. But why wasn't Ric, Roger and Derek part of this? And if Ric couldn't do it, surely David Briggs could have put his own spin on it. Briggs's more layback lead style would have been a wonderful and refreshing addition that would have been more in keeping to the time the song was new.

[@tmnl8037]

@@karmicselling4252 This line up of the band was intended as being the original voices of the band. Apparently the three sings came up with an arrangement with their manager Glenn Wheatley that this would be a good lineup for that show. They used these other great musicians who were very experienced and familiar with the music of the band.

[@RickyPann]

Yeah he’s great but Ric Formossa’s original solo was a world beater.. it out Dan’s The Steely boys..

[@H0tchips]

@@RickyPann That's gold.👍

[@marylemley5194]

Don't worry about us true lovers of LRB S actual, original, amazing vocals and music!!!! Im in Alabama, and have searched and only tonight, found you guys!!!! What's left of my ears are so happyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!! You guys are just magic, now and of course, back then. No one can fool us, nor take away your talent, ever!!!!! THANKYOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!

[@chocloditelensman]

The real little river band. What a relief.

[@GilbertMcGovern-ys2ji]

You can take and keep the name of a band that you were never an original member of … But you can never take the original members Birtles,Shorrock,Gobel are the band and nothing and no one can ever change that. And this video is a testament of that truth Ahhhh .. sweet justice

[@nickydenning6988]

So, so good to hear those original-and-best harmonies again!!

[@jamiegriffiths3939]

The real LRB

[@tomtaylor3207]

I had the luxury at 74 years old US ARMY years ago to see their first American concert in Seattle Washington 1975 totally blown away awesome vocals awesome band! Glad I'm still around to share this with you!

[@oasis5827]

Now this is the Little River Band that I grew up listening to! Awesome!

[@bernieobrien7447]

I had to keep listening - what these guys don't know about dynamics and professionalism is not up for discussion !

[@rayklein1125]

Nelson can shove his LRB tribute band where the sun don't shine. These guys really turned back the clock with this one. Glenn sounding as good as ever and harmonies spot on from Graham and Beeb.That lead guitar is crazy good. Would have loved to be there. Any more small gigs like this planned?

[@lifegoesonvegas]

Right! My 23 year old daughter is like Mom LRB is in town. I'm like Smhh that's the fake LRB 😂

[@stephendringus8183]

Couldn't agree more...they sound as good as they did in the 70's. Nelson may have the courts on his side, but he's morally bankrupt for doing what he's doing. Lead guitarist killed it.

[@DPMomutant]

I actually went to that last weekend. I only knew the night before that is was just a shell (if that). As musicians, sure they're fine. They sold out the show and the people enjoyed it. It wouldn't be fair to insult their ability. But they do not have anywhere near this chemistry and tightness. Even though this was 20+ years ago, it was also 20+ years after their "peak" and they lost nothing and even their "hired hands" are a tighter knit group than what I saw last weekend. This group could tour under this name and play the same casino, they would tear down the house. Any hint of this sound and we'll know who it is.

[@stephendringus8183]

Lead guitarist is Simon Hosford

[@jeffreysawatzky]

Wasn't just Nelson...wasn't there a guy named Houseman? Unfortunately, the original members kinda let themselves get sold down the river.

[@SteveInQLD007]

*One of Australia's best bands and the lead guitarist is awesome!*

[@vinniemoran7362]

Ah!!!! Pure unadulterated talent! Nothing like the original!

[@tb0yp]

How can you not say holy shit ? Still the best

[@ChrisG-cy2om]

Still making better music than 99 percent of the bands out there. Incredible! I would love to see them in concert. LRB!

[@horsepowerhorsepower3861]

Again....

[@johnlotz7341]

Lead guitarist ripped it to shreds

[@teresa6775]

Give anything to see him live.

[@jimholder6656]

A genuine classic, right up there with the best of The Eagles, CSN&Y, etc.

[@brianambrosemcmahon8531]

Aussie 🇦🇺💙 rock and harmonies as good as CSNY ⭐️

[@Cass2112]

The one and only LRB!

[@123pwop]

THE REAL DEAL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YEA !

[@alainrainteau2521]

Simon Hosford extraordinary on guitar

[@scottcampbell1377xanadu]

Brilliant!

[@bigtrevw7923]

Agree

[@BTR-xw4of]

cannot make out the guitar brand - for LRB songs a Strat imo is apt, he's playing a HSS Strat with the bridge humbucker giving him some gain, he's using pedals for the solo, yes it's always great to see younger generations playing in bands like LRB - the pathetic story of 'how' LRB had their name stolen is a national disgrace - some yank owns the trademark and a yank band tours the US under the name "LRB" - SO wrong, however as GS said "we may not be called LRB but we bloody well sound like them". Fucking oath, national treasures, Goble owns a massive house just a few streets up from my parents, magnificent Edwardian house. He aint poor, he earned it.

[@izzzzzzzzzzzie]

@@BTR-xw4of Should be a royal commission or at best a class action from the fans [i.e.us] if only the presiding judge had been a music lover we would not be in this predicament, as an indicator Housden hides in Ireland.

[@kimwestwood8840]

There is only ONE Little River Band regardless of the ridiculous squabble over the name. Love this song, these guys, and the young gtr player killed it..Been in the philippines over 6 years and missing home more than ever , am from south Louisiana ..Smiling with tears in my eyes...

[@billakers6082]

Like Grand Funk Railroad without Mark is also just a tribute band.

[@ericwalker6068]

I’d sit through this LONG before what Wayne Nelson is passing for LRB these days.

[@kellyomalley1873]

the I wish that glenn, beeb, and graeham would tour the us just for one time. that is the real lrb to me.

[@LEFTaTIP]

Just a pure Classic..... You go on Birtles !!!

[@16240000]

Bloody hell! Just like a fine wine and fond memories.

[@niged]

Wow! Still sounding awesome. Fantastic vocals/harmonies

[@podoz]

well this video is 20 years old, not sure how they would sound now 😂

[@Astrobluey]

How tight were these guys? Amazing vocals. LRB was a bands band, unmatched harmonies.

[@phildavenport4150]

Certainly unmatched by the current pretenders.

[@RickyPann]

Brilliant. I remember when this came out and it sounded like a better version of west coast. This is why you guy’s are so special and successful. Housden may have stolen the name but he will never have the recipe, magic or the key ingredients. Formosa’s solo is still a benchmark.

[@brettweary8491]

Absolutely Ricky

[@stephendringus8183]

💯...and Housdens stage antics were cringe worthy back in the day. Not sure how him and Nelson sleep at night.

[@dougjane64]

The real LRB with some more young talent! Great vocals like always!

[@briandoddridge5523]

Wow! Their vocals never age! GS fantastic as always and how good is the young fella in lead guitar!!!Just Wow!🙏🏼😎❤️

[@frankmachin5438]

Well he’s no Ric Formosa but he’s pretty bloody good

[@marcusjohnson488]

Those harmonies give me chills ❤

[@AboutFocusTV]

Unmistakeable harmonies of the original LRB. Graeme Goble a true master of penning great songs.

[@cloverhoney-wx5sw]

Omygod perfection. These guys are timeless. I cant quit listening

[@lori4445]

I watch this over and over!!! Dear God!!! Your harmonies are outstanding ❤❤❤❤!!!

[@michaelsorchantte3857]

You had to be there in the 60's 70's and half of the 80's😄 !what great song and great memories!!

[@terrybrian5303]

I saw the Little River Band on August 27, 1978 at Empire Stadium in Vancouver, the concert was called Summer Sunday. They played with Heart, Bob Welch, and Nick Gilder. Beautiful sunny day and sat mid field on the ground, probably the best concert I've ever been to.

[@bruceparidon6808]

72 yrs.and still dig thee old music.LRB you sure killed it.Outstanding.What harmony ❤❤❤

[@user-kb6wt8nk7y]

They are great in 2024❤

[@davidstone4937]

Kudos to your lead guitarist. some of the most natural and skilled and most of all, completely dovetailed performance. He not only played well, he was connected to the whole feel of the song. The best guitarist isn't the fastest or the most skilled, he is the one that knows when to fill, when to drive and when to shut up! I would love to see this lineup live!

[@arthurblackhistoric]

I could not agree more. That innate ability can be learned, like I had to do it, but in some lucky people it seems they were born with it. And when you compare someone who had to learn how to accompany the singers, to someone who was born to do that, it's an easy thing to tell which is which. I absolutely love this performance!

[@Wyndham53]

One of my favorite wonders from down under!

[@user-qo7vd5gc7p]

Better now then 45 years ago. Amazing!

[@themagicsinthemusic3810]

Wonderful! A Graham Goble masterpiece from their 1975 "Little River Band" album. Gave me chills.

[@chevick]

That lead guitar guy is excellent.

[@kevinhemken748]

This is the real LRB ,nelson can just fade away , he stole the name but will never live up to it .

[@danielbrown4133]

It wasn't Nelson, check out a guy called Housden.

[@scottcampbell1377xanadu]

Brilliant live version of this classic song! Simon on lead guitar is outstanding !

[@FionaEm]

One of my favourite LRB songs. Just a classic from start to finish 🙌🙌

[@drwoe]

Wow .... those harmonies sound as amazing as they did 47 years ago when I first heard this song. Your guitar player nailed the lead... Bravo bravo ... perfect live performance .. Thank you !!!

[@lisamariebeaumont7308]

Dear FATHER❤ GOD'S❤ FINEST!!!!❤!!!❤!!!❤!!!❤

[@polara01]

I can't believe how beautiful their vocal harmonies still are after all these years and that young guitarist is the greatest guitar tone I've heard in a long time

[@wyattfamily8997]

The Eagles reckoned these guys had the best harmonies in the world. Not wrong.

[@scottcampbell1377xanadu]

Simon was outstanding !

[@jeffmitchell9863]

The heart, soul and foundation of The Little River Band! Minus Derrick Pellici. Awesome!! Glen, Beeb and Graham

[@steve1962]

Knocked that RIGHT OUT OF THE PARK!! Absolute class and kudos to the young fella on the lead guitar too👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@grantfisher]

Outstanding performance, Simon Hosford you are a star!

[@paullepage9484]

Still as good as ever. Amazing. Seen them twice

[@normatible9795]

So, his name is Simon hosford. Ill remember that

[@normatible9795]

Little River Band forever !! Briiliant superb concert from the real singersr composers musicians

[@noelkelly3223]

Legends god bless you all from Ireland 🇮🇪 Rock on forever brothers 😊😅😮❤

[@og190]

That lead guitarist man i really like that kids sound

[@11calman]

RIP Glen Whitley

[@user-ff3tb3oh5l]

The one and only l r b loved them then and still do 2024 adelaide sa where it all started 4 glenn he is the best ❤❤❤

[@mcchaikin]

This song gives me the chills every time I hear it!

[@jonathanchalk2507]

Still great, after all these years.

[@dikless222]

Had a wild night in Tauranga, New Zealand with Glen and his band back in 2010 after a show we were both on was cancelled due to torrential rain. The promoter put on a party at his house. Glenn is such a cool guy! We all had a massive sing song after dinner (and a few too many wines!). Wonderful memories. This is a great live clip...rockin!

[@gregwilson9035]

Wow that must have been an amazing night. Glenn is such a gentleman.

[@v1rotait23]

The perfect sound of the 70s when I was entering my young teens in New Zealand. Still play them today at 59! Timeless class!

[@TheFincastleHokie]

This is my favorite LRB song and probably one of my favorite guitar solos of anyone...

[@1956mpd]

I'm back at university with my girlfriend, it's 1976 life is good. An absolutely fantastic version. THX BSG👍👍👍

[@user-ff3tb3oh5l]

Oh for the days ❤❤❤

[@lifegoesonvegas]

More More More Come on guys come to the USA. You have so many fans that know the truth. Will call ya the Big River Band or The No River Band and you can Rock the house down and out 💕 Vegas sounds like a perfect place, and then I can just drive to the concert 😜

[@user-ff3tb3oh5l]

Always a fan it lifts your spirits just to hear them ❤❤

[@amandawade6148]

UNBELIEVABLE!! Love love!!❤❤❤

[@loganpierce9244]

13 years old; ingested an ice chest full of Psilocybin Cubensis. Way more than a “heroic” dose. Hitchhiked to the Biloxi Colliseum and saw them

[@user-uz4wv8sv3k]

OMG! There they are! I almost bought tickets to see Fake LRB at Hard Rock. Where are these guys, the REAL LRB playing? Let go!

[@spitfireaace]

the real LRB. Nice to see ya mates.

[@JoeJamesMusic]

Brilliant! what an awesome arrangement and what a beautiful mix!

[@markbirchette8740]

Musical treat!

[@Skycop51]

I know that voice. Great.

[@luisamorsolo2072]

Flawless blending of vocals that persisted through the decades.

[@steveeaglesinternationalvo4973]

Outstanding Lads to hear this & see you perform loved our time together touring through the central western plains ...You are without a doubt one of the greatest close harmony bands.

[@elmerfudd6305]

I got into LRB late in life, what a big mistake, because over the last 8 years that's all I listen to in my car, everywhere I go, these guys are the real deal and absolutely love there music..!!

[@bigtrevw7923]

This is THE LITTLE RIVER BAND......

[@mikelshang7515]

A thousand times yes!!!! ❤

[@roybeckerman7843]

After the BEE GEES, LRB had the best harmonies of any Australian band..

[@rickmarch3595]

Awesome!

[@raymondallo9947]

My favourite Australian Band.

[@stucoleman9802]

If you closed your eyes you would swear your listening to them back in the 70's amazing 😀

[@Urpoolboy59]

Probably my overall all-time favorite band. I literally wore my 8 track out playing it over and over again. Then it came out on cassette oh my God it was like a concert in my old Pontiac. Like this young kid Simon on lead guitar. Cool as shit, keeps it original. Looks like he could play guitar and make a sandwich or paint a wall at the same time. This is some of the greatest music ever in my humble opinion

[@stratts]

Awesome performance. BSG sounding better than ever. A favourite song of mine and brings back so many great memories of classic LRB

[@jeffcoakley5675]

The best THS

[@TheSoundOutside]

Love it. One of the all-time great songs from a bygone and long lamented era. These guys can still bring it almost five decades after the fact.

[@daleleavitt]

I kick myself thinking about the missed concert in Yakima, Wa. 30 years ago.

[@solcasared]

A small Venue was so much atmosphere that’s the way to see a great band

[@rcdocor6412]

Wowed! 👏

[@AllSpace]

Bloodly great to hear the original LRB Band proud to hear and see this line up go boys