Mistress Of Mine - Little River Band (Film Clip, 1979)

Written by Graeham Goble
Band: Glenn Shorrock, Graeham Goble, Beeb Birtles, Derek Pellicci, David Briggs, Barry Sullivan.
Further info at www.graehamgoble.com
Link to iTUNES: bit.ly/jXnXx4

[@GraehamGoble]

I wrote 'Mistress Of Mine' while I was watching a Humphrey movie. The movie location was in a jungle. There was some Bogart dialogue: "it's just the heat of the night and the dance of the fireflies". I turned that around and my first line became "She's there like the heat, she dances like the fireflies"

[@MagicThys]

was it from the African Queen? my fave Bogart movie

[@valeriekenan7307]

African Queen?

[@jojoboy4235]

Legend music sir thank you!

[@richardcollacchi351]

why stop the three of you are the song the ones everyone wants to here

[@rbrobichaud1063]

This and Mr. Briggs entry with 'Hard Life' gave this album an edge that made it the most enjoyable listen for me! Thanks for sharing you talents--in what feels like a previous lifetime!!!!! ;~))

[@basstone66]

every song from LRB was so full of feeling, what a great band and one that should be in the rock-n-roll hall of fame! Little River Band Greatest Hits was the first album I got for Christmas when I was 11 years old. My brother came home from service after being gone for 4 years and gave me this for a present andf I still have it to this day!

[@robb5681]

So Agree with you I AM A an AUSSIE followed this group since a teen , They need Recognition Hall of Fame AWESOME BAND

[@bouwebear597]

@@robb5681 the problem is if RnRHoF give award it will have to be to the cover band that have "legally" stolen their name. they can't recognize them as LRB. I think it is out of respect that they have NOT inducted "LRB" - what a travesty and salt in the wound if those vultures who live on their legacy were to shamelessly get up and accept such an award. Everyone in the music biz has too much respect for the REAL LRB to let that happen.

[@nancyadcock4899]

The RRHOF has little to to with actual rock n roll anymore. There are way too many that shouldn’t be in there. It’s lost it’s meaning for me and many others.

[@rubenlabay3615]

​@@bouwebear597I agree with you as a fan of the original LRB....sad that some will claim what others done precisely.

[@psmith3001]

The sitar is amazing and adds greatly to this song - everything about this song is on point.

[@suzannetaylor8922]

There are very few bands that are as talented as Little River Band not to mention they all had awesome voices. When their songs came on the radio you knew that was Glenn Shorrock's beautiful voice. Great songs and great memories!

[@tmklunk]

LRB so underrated

[@stevenwilliamson410]

I don't care what anybody says they the best Australian band of all time

[@LindaMeade]

I second that!

[@dellcoats4648]

Lovely dancer at he start of a rare song .

[@chefdonalskehan]

hello, how are you doing it is nice meeting you here.

[@clivegarlow6485]

Graeham, I've made comments elsewhere but I wanted to thank you personally for the wonderful gift you and your colleagues have given us with the great variety of your musical genius. Thank you for having the conviction of writing songs with a social concience. Thank you for treating us with your wonderful ballads as well. At a time when the world seems to be losing its taste for easy listening, it takes a certain "stubborness" to carry on with such songs. Thanks again. From a 69 y/o DJ. :)

[@kristinburton4953]

Still loving this in 2023.💛

[@anterobarros8077]

great great song

[@mjnmjd]

Glenn's singing on this song is beautiful. Great Great singer!!

[@allanlazaro2470]

I was 13 yo when i heard this song tnx to the uploader still alive listening to this fav song of mine 54 yo guy here ..greetings from Philippines Manila..cheers

[@MrJRCNJ]

Absoluely best song, best voice, best performance and best band of the 70's & 80's. My all around best song..so haunting sound and just recently found this youtube video. I bought the album in 78/79 and remembered this song and searched the tube for the song ..and lo and behold !! Wish I could have attended a few of your concerts back then...I put your writing and musical talents right there with the Eagles !! ps..your drummer in teh video is really in to the song...Keep on rockin !!

[@thomaspick4123]

Graehm Goble, you have written so many wonderful songs, amazing! And not just melodies, but good words too. And your high harmony singing is not easy to do. Beeb was a great harmony singing partner. Glenn was a fantastic lead singer and front man. Your productions were outstanding. Very few artists can fill so many hats the way you do. Even writing melodies is fine and getting others to help with words, performance, and production is ok. But you did it all and quietly stayed in the background. Many thanks to you for all the enjoyment your music has brought to my heart. Well done, and thank you!

[@Marybrunette]

Hi Thomas, how are you doing today

[@deborahsmylie-hi1xe]

Oh God, I forgot this song and how I loved it! Mesmerizing!!

[@PepitonagBanag]

This is my favorite song.when i was at the elementary grade.and now im already 52 years old..what nice song.undying

[@humpreamores7336]

2024 & 25 I love this song I never forget ❤❤❤❤❤

[@yollanegiro588]

This is my last song of LRB mistress of mind after drinking, I love it❤️❤️❤️🇵🇭

[@JerryAznar-wh4pp]

What a perfectly beautiful song very nice song I like it

[@brianmarquette2670]

Love this group. Harmonies are beautiful.

[@SurfCityDurban]

I just love this number.. Sung with real PASSION..

[@brianmarquette2670]

I can't stop playing this song

[@salmansohail3329]

She dances like a fire fly

[@Marybrunette]

Hello friend 👋how are you doing today

[@shawnkey7070]

I thought the Beatles were the best band I ever heard till I heard the first song from you guys, it was, It's a long way there and I have listened to every one of your songs over and over and it reminds me of the first time I heard you all. You guys are the best, the way you all put your music and voices together is simply amazing and tell everyone that was in the band that you guys made my life a little better from me...I have every tune you guys ever made and you and the other guys should be very proud of yourselves for making the greatest music that band could ever dream of making...thank you, thank you You guys are the BEST

[@patrickcormick2906]

What a perfectly beautiful song. A real gem that somehow didn’t get its due, being crowded out by so many other LRB hits. Glen Shorock’s voice and delivery does great justice to this brilliant song.

[@davehess1019]

this is one of my very favorite songs ever, incredible vocals, incredible musicians, I've been huge fan since day one.

[@yaneff414]

Can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em.

[@dennisjudd5918]

I saw you in the mid eighties at the Muny in Forest Park,in St.Louis, and I've been to many concerts but honestly it was the best concert I've ever been too! It was a beautiful night with incredible music.

[@MrJRCNJ]

Can't get enough of this song and band. Have this on a CD and play it all the time. It just goes tomy heart and soul !!! Glenn and Graeham mix vocals are the best !!

[@allanlazaro2470]

My favorite song from little river band ...thanks

[@emjoro2884]

This is my favourite LRB/BSG song - so perfectly crafted & performed & I will always have this on repeat. Thank you for this masterpiece, Graeham 🙌

[@normatible9795]

Glenn Shorrock sings with heart, mind,and soul ! Excellent song again from LRB originals. Forever River Little Band and / or Birtles, Shortock Goble whatever

[@josesilva-lg7wv]

I'm form Portugal and I love this song just from the 80´s when I hear it from the first time. It was lost in my list because I missed the name of it. I loose it but I recover it now again. It's a pleasure to hear it again.

[@johns126]

Just sheer brilliance- incredible tune, has the lot!

[@kevinbeyer5451]

Graeham.....what a great song......mistress of mine

[@jamesandersen5438]

This is one of LRB’s best ever songs So many fond memories….CWM

[@rociocausing6999]

I love this song so much, i played it a million times since 80's

[@LindaMeade]

LRB is one of my 70s faves- from someone born during that decade.

[@gerrypetty1272]

Saw them in concert in Atlanta GA in 1979 at the Fox Theater. Best live concert I have ever heard. First Under the Wire album. One of the best memories from those many years ago. Thank you LRB from the bottom of my heart.

[@GenaroLambo-f7v]

the best LRB.

[@mayflordaquiado4490]

Oooh my ,!!! My favorite, best among the best of all time, this song addressing everylady, a partner, admiring her,,, I love this for me, from my husband,,,

[@realcoolbreeze]

Absolutely hypnotic and beautiful song.Memories as I was approaching the best times of my life.I m back in that time zone instantly.Amazing how 1 song transports you back in a manosecond.

[@davidsolomon7966]

LRB and their harmonies we're right up their with best of the best. The Eagles , Beach Boys, Mama's and Papa's etc.

[@MrGoblin60]

Didn't even know that a film clip for this most underrated of LRB's songs existed. For reasons that I can't explain this track always conjures up images of an old Humphrey Bogart type movie set in some exotic tropical location. Superb writing and arrangement.

[@fidam3837]

I listened to this song for many decades and still listening. ❤️ ❤️

[@kristincurfman4231]

LRB is the best ever. Makes me want to hug them all!!

[@chefdonalskehan]

hello, how are you doing it is nice meeting you here.

[@janiceo3818]

Quite tasty! As usual LRB harmonies are second to known....Musicianship is superb. I remember LRB in my youth. I am now 58

[@mgwilliams1000]

Well, this song is just incredible, thank you for enriching our lives with it. I have a terrible voice yet I won a karoke contest two years ago singing this. I'm a retired Navy Master Chief who has traveled the world times over and I always think of this song when I meet women who seem to have that beautiful, yet mysterious way about them....

[@gilbertlantin9652]

One of my favorite band

[@LeadDingo]

How on earth have I missed this absolute Gem for all this time . Incredible vocals what a proud Aussie i am today .

[@younesregragui4502]

What a Song. Thank you for the Music

[@treeskesoentken]

One of my old-time favourite bands ❤️💙💚💛💜

[@randycrager4074]

Another brilliant song by LRB, my favorite group of all time. Saw them in Fairbanks Alaska in 1990 and it was so good. A memory of a lifetime! Started singing their songs nonstop and got both smiles and glares, lol.

[@markwilliams3997]

One of my all time favorite songs!

[@cputb1]

+mark williams - Me too.

[@hdc.28]

I had my coversong of this ... been singing LRB songs in college band. ❤

[@salmansohail3329]

Wonderful song and history

[@deathblade123ful]

One of the greatest songs ever writin

[@johndelossantos3695]

One of my most favorite song and oldschool band.. evrytime i played this song it feels like heaven to my ear.. 😋🤘😎

[@MrJRCNJ]

If I could be blessed to sing..it would be with Glenn's voice. All his vocals are fantastic. He still has the pipes as I see in his older performances ! All your songs have such real meaning and touches the heart..but then again..that's the beauty of music and great musicians !!

[@donnayoung8279]

One of my favorite videos. Barry Sullivan is a great bass player. Love this version of Mistress, especially the guitars!

[@richardcollacchi351]

loved when the three of you got back together why stop you guys are the best

[@tetsuyaikeda4319]

Drumming is very correct.

[@strawberrypaper202]

a friend introduced me to this song and instantly i fell in love with it...

[@sofaking1627]

I feel it too strongly to keep from singing along but I just don't have his voice. Love it, thank you.

[@seanwaugh9541]

One of my favorite LRB songs. The guys who now own the name couldn’t sound this good ever. They may be good musicians and decent singers, but they do not sound like the Little River Band. I will NEVER put even a single penny into the pockets of the band touring as LRB or the guy who owns the name and neither will anybody I know or who will listen to me.

[@lynnet3316]

One of my absolute favorite LRB songs.

[@nhilltiger]

Thanks Graeham, a beautiful song. Peoples need to watch the interview with Daryl Cotton to understand the model for the Mistress. For me, the "crossover" song is "Do I ever cross your mind?" by Billy Burnette & Michael Smotherman. There is a wonderful version of that song on Ray Charles "Genius Loves Company" album with Bonnie Raitt.

[@joserafaelmosquedanavas473]

GREAT BAND I LOVE SONG

[@kendematk]

Beautiful song

[@Allisonloosemore]

Beautiful lyrics! She turns like the tide and takes me where I've never been There's peace at her side, she's a lady and a gypsy queen I'm caught by her spell, sometimes I wish I'd never seen That mistress of mine, that mistress of mine.

[@godofredogac-ang624]

i missed my uncle in heaven ds one of his best song

[@CoreaKixx420]

@GraehamGoble Hey Graeham, I'm a big fan of the band, and in particular, your compositions. I saw you guy's in London, Ontario back in '79 at the London Gardens. You were phenomenal. Best harmonies in the business. What a night. Thanx buddy for all your brilliant music!!!

[@stephanienewbern769]

My first time hearing this beautiful song. Love the dancer in this video. This should've been a Top 40 hit song.

[@chefdonalskehan]

hello, how are you doing it is nice meeting you here.

[@brianmarquette2670]

Love LRB. The harmonies are incredible

[@mikekaylor1226]

Glenn's lead vocals are excellent here, and always for that matter. I love his voice and the harmonies with Beebs and Graham. Superb songwriting, singing, and musicianship. I hope you can get your band name back and tour the USA again. I didn't get to see you in my teens during the seventies, but I would travel far to see you now.

[@amiendo7948]

Great band, I love so many songs by LRB, love his voice❤️💕

[@rogercondemilicor7121]

i love this song

[@MrGoblin60]

@GraehamGoble Well, looks like I hit the nail squarely on the head! Thanks for that Graeham - talk about getting information "straight from the horses mouth" - the man who composed the song himself no less. Thank you for writing one of my all time favourite pieces of music.

[@한찬은-i8z]

호주출신 락밴드 리드보컬그렉샤록.

[@frankievification]

Love the way Simon in the Birtles, Shorrock and Goble version of the song plays the intro.Adds character to the song even though it was beautiful from the start.Followed LRB from the 70's while I was living in the Hague,Holland,where LRB was getting a huge following. BSG ,time to get back to composing.Love to hear and play some on my guitar.

[@olegamborgrossen7207]

Awesome music and lyrics sweeps away in harmony and peace and also truth :)

[@Marybrunette]

Hello friend 👋how are you doing today

[@montanastrobe]

You are the best!! I love this song..so seductive..WOW!!! THANK YOU!!!

[@navie0330]

I Love this song. I've been looking for it since i was young. Thank you for Uploading.

[@Acousticeg]

I was in a cover band that later did this song. It's Been so many years since I first heard this. It's still as powerful and holds even more meaning for me now then it did then. Thank you so much for posting this song.

[@319dancer]

Love this song

[@Pookie2807]

Haven't heard this song in way too long....it was popular back when I was married...my step daughter and I loved this band and I loved this song in particular. Great music joining with deep lyrics....great, great sound! Thanks for posting!

[@GarySUPERTRAMPER]

One of my favourite LRB songs

[@gloriasanches3775]

i heard this song is line of 80's i was in school that time..i really like it this song..💗🥰

[@catherineemit2960]

my moms fav song..😁

[@montanastrobe]

OMG..I havent heard this song for years! I love it!!! I almost wet my pants when I came across this here! Thank you so much!!!!

[@klemens2000]

one of my fav. LRB songs !

[@schithead7]

Thank you so much for sharing this video ! ALL TIME FAVORITE ,,, much as the rest , I love it all ! Wishing You And Yours The Best ... TAKE CARE !

[@ericarabilla9329]

love u guys.....❤️❤️❤️

[@alex1363alex]

really love this song, one of my favorites of LRB, thanks...

[@jerrymarcojos4287]

Very nice song

[@DreamsongsProductions]

Keep posting great videos of LRB Graeham, I can't get enough....thank you!

[@stefanscheerer2441]

Wonderful song !

[@surferpam1]

Spellbinding intertwining of melody and lyric.

[@paidda]

really his is the voice of LRB and the blending doesnt miss out as if they all cling to glen's like that of the vines strong embrace on one great arboreal edifice rooted on solid ground where they grow together then,if and when, die together as they thrive only on one anothers innate powers to hang on

[@Penny11939]

Graeham, I remember you told me that story many many years ago in Adelaide. Fantastic song. What are you up to these days?

[@RamsesEspinosa-do2gc]

all song ilike this LRB band

[@melvinbangot8165]

This is a a fav song of my Kuya iyol and me too