Little River Band Medley - Birtles Shorrock Goble (Countdown Spectacular 2) (2007)

Beeb Birtles, Glenn Shorrock & Graeham Goble, Countdown Spectacular 2, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia, August 30th, 2007.
Further info at www.graehamgoble.com
Link to iTUNES: bit.ly/jXnXx4

[@SuperBuckwild]

This is the little river band

[@romeywaldrop9124]

yes it is

[@lidiaziolkowski3965]

Damn straight

[@kapwapoedolomitetalabritne8841]

Are they in the Rock and roll hall of fame ?

[@20carrocks]

@@kapwapoedolomitetalabritne8841 Jann wenner is a moron

[@jeffmitchell9863]

Yep

[@RJRKM]

The blend of Beeb, Glenn and Graeham is undeniably the sound of LRB.

[@markbirchette8740]

Glen Frey called them the best harmonizing band that ever existed. High praise from an Eagles member. Sad how things always go wrong. The best bands created the best music under the worst tensions. From within and without. LRB, The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, The Doobie Brothers, Pink Floyd, etc. Still the music is absolutely timeless. A true feat indeed and a part of so very many of our lives. Rather for falling in love, heartbreak, good memories, bad memories, still many fond memories and smiles for me. Thank you always for the music. Cheers from Utah. ✌

[@brissiegeoff]

Mark Birchette, GF said at the Expo 88 concert that they were the best singing band in the world today. I think that meant at that time, not the best that ever existed? They would certainly be up there though. I’m thinking top 5 of all time.

[@ozziecrosby2092]

@@brissiegeoff ... Bee Gees are definitely in the top 5, also

[@hadynnlegros4759]

Butifully put mark wow 😯

[@coastallad1010]

Not the same band with JF up front. Great singer, but LRB was all about the harmony these guys had.

[@lyallg7925]

@@coastallad1010…. Couldn’t agree more.

[@boneyt5519]

The real LITTLE RIVER BAND will live forever

[@MrRudi58]

Birtles, Shorrock, Goble are The Real Little River Band .. Beware of imitators calling themselves LRB

[@jeffmitchell9863]

Stevie Housden F’d it up for all of them. Long live BSG!!

[@reneenordeen9447]

1000% agree

[@Asgulria]

This is what I missed. With just three original members, it’s still golden.

[@PEC2528]

'We are not the LRB but we bloody well sound like it' LOL! Those harmonies will never be duplicated by anyone else regardless which name they use.I could listen to this stuff all day long.

[@rheish]

After watching this, I now know where the sound of the little river band came from. Graham Goble is a huge part of the sound!

[@20carrocks]

Those harmonies....plus him and Beeb wrote damn near the entire LRB catalog

[@classrockin]

Yes, and also wrote a number of their biggest hits

[@gordiesings]

There is a unique vocal harmony blend which can ONLY come from Birtles, Shorrock and Goble. That special sound is and will always be Little River Band. The impostors, here in The USA can call themselves Little River Band but they don't & never will, sound like Little River Band therefore, they are a tribute band.

[@Lance37a]

They are a tribute band however having the name is big.

[@angiej5910]

Beeb Birtles, Glenn Shorrock and Graeham Goble will forever be the Little River Band!! Anyone else is just an imposter and will never get my respect!!

[@shaneruthven]

Agree, I’ll bet, in hindsight, they regret selling the rights. The only LRB is these three, John Farnham was good in the band after Glen left

[@dgtwo3724]

@@shaneruthven they didn't sell the name. There is a video by at Graeham Goble explains all of it.

[@powerpopaholic876]

@@dgtwo3724 Stolen. If you lie to someone and have them sign based in a lie...stolen. “Heregrandma, sign this!” (Grandma signs away deed to her house). Stolen. I feel terrible for these guys but love there songs, voices songwriting, instrumentation. Huge classics for eternity.

[@markpritchard4447]

The originals. No substitutes acceptable 🤩

[@nutflushdrawkoh]

These guys still rock it. Don't know how Glenn still does it, he is still carrying those lyrics so well. Beebs and Graham still harmonize like it was 30 yrs ago.

[@danortega748]

Once the harmony starts, they sounds like they haven't aged at all. ❤️❤️❤️

[@markscates8185]

The three original singers and songwriters of Little River Band: Beeb Birtles, Glenn Shorrock and Graeham Goble. They will always be known as LRB based on their writing, the uniqueness of the blend of their voices, and their ability to duplicate these harmonies in a live performance. Millions of ears were, and still are, drawn to their sound.

[@Toymit]

You cant mistaken the harmonizing sound of LRB, even though the name is different, the sound is still the same. They'll always be LRB to those of us who grew up listening to their music. Rock on Gents.

[@paoguy118]

The "real" Little River Band.

[@robp5495]

btw, this band never make a mistake musically or vocally, its ridiculous

[@leanne2031]

This is LRB no matter what name they are forced to use. There is no other and there never will be. Had the pleasure of seeing these three guys on Full Circle tour several times. Love them no matter what they are called

[@twoducks]

Leanne you got it in one,no other true talent :)

[@TheRanhughes]

Now THIS is the LITTLE RIVER BAND!!!!!

[@romeywaldrop9124]

Yeah it is!

[@zapkvr]

Yeah but but but Wayne!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@zapkvr]

limey jajajajajaja Yeah we established this already.

[@Nash1965H]

And a CROOK!

[@janinemartin9045]

Always was and always will be!

[@BarrySeymour]

Sounding pretty damn good for 30 years on. Good for them .

[@joeohhboy5384]

Best rock band ever !! Australia should be proud !!

[@keithdrewv1161]

I was born in 1978, my dad used to sing these songs around the house when I was a kid growing up. I could listen to LRB all day every day, my son who's now 7y/o sings Original LRB songs with me in the car and garage! Nothing better then the harmony and musicianship of Graham, Glenn & Beeb!!! Simply the best!

[@joannabond7034]

I grew up listening to these wonderful songs also. Now my 10 yr old and I sing them together. Will always Love LRB!

[@classrockin]

Amazing how they can nail those harmonies so well after 30 plus years. This is the REAL Little River Band people. The current lineup is nothing but a tribute band, that wouldn't be squat without all the amazing songs that THESE 3 musical geniuses composed.

[@brianmoore5839]

Bit like the Bee Gee's it's seems natural.

[@britoemitchoe1175]

Hey they sound so much better than motley Crue do and there's so much older than motley Crue I'm going to take the effort to go see this band....

[@classrockin]

@@brianmoore5839 Great comparison. All the Bee Gees sounded great years after their heyday. Sad that Barry is the only one still with us

[@jondunmore4268]

@@britoemitchoe1175-- funny comparison, as both bands are from different genres, but I get what you're saying... although in Crue's defense, metal is a much more intense type of music that really is a young man's game. When we're young, we compose all this inhuman shit that we'll never be able to sing or play when we're older. That's just life. Fuck old age.

[@jondunmore4268]

@@classrockin-- I weep every time I think of the tragedy of Barry living on without his brothers.

[@benchampion3768]

BLOODY LEGENDS!!! Damn those harmonies are pure gold. Some of the best Aussie songs too. Stellar

[@clannad99germany70]

I liked this band so much, especially those harmonies, and these are the real and original guys of the band, the Little River Band, what ever name someone is using. Period !

[@Joemonter13]

Damn they still got it after all these years!!! They are the true LRB!

[@Fuff63]

He’s got a certain superb Tony Bennett type of vocal charm doesn’t he? The songwriting and harmonies are simply magnificent. Sounds so great here. Bravo and cheers.

[@NatureLoverBooks]

This is and always will be the Little River Band. Yes, Yes, I know the history. The thing is one cannot change what is in the Hearts & Minds of all of us.

[@20carrocks]

You can't call any lineup Little River Band without these three.

[@cinnamongirl7877]

Now THIS is Little River Band. I heard them for the first time at the Nashville State Fair and I was hooked. Their harmonies are like no other

[@bossco09]

The 3 voices and powerhouse behind Little River Band.......... There are no others...no one comes close..........

[@stevestover7137]

Agreed !

[@archangelm0111]

When I think of my childhood, this 53 year old will always and forever will think of you guys as my Little River Band. Thank you.

[@xygs1971]

we are so lucky to be invited into this time capsule, makes my heart warm in troubled times,

[@karmicselling4252]

Graeham, the whole LRB name saga is very unfortunate. But please take heart in the fact that many of the songs you have written and recorded will outlive you and will eventually come home back to you. No amount of obfusication and no attempts to rewrite history will succeed in the long term. There will always be those of us and like us who know the truth and they will always persevere to spread that truth to all that seek it. Your legacy is secure. Thanks to you, Glenn, Beeb, Derek, Ric, Roger, David and George for blessing us with your wonderful talents. Indeed, it is a long way there to where we are going but we will all get there in the end. Cheers.

[@jonathanzeemeeuw6180]

The real Little River Band revisited. No question about that!

[@judygraham8477]

They were always be the original little river band an fantastic Aussies

[@jaycareaga9929]

PROPER Little River Band!!!

[@carolsanto6153]

WONDERFUL WONDERFUL WONDERFUL ...TRULY THE BEST EVER..Birtles, Shorrock and Goble are and were and will always be LRB to those of us who really know.Those voices and harmonies cannot be re-produced by anyone else. Whats in a name!!

[@123xconnieb]

BSG you should re-group and come to the US because I would LOVE to see you!

[@royrump7532]

and Europe

[@mikewilson4396]

Yes I would

[@bradthurkle7217]

Same Perth WA 🙏🏻

[@allymayful]

They wanted too - but because of the legal issues, they wouldn't have been able to market it in a away to assure success

[@noeldsouza412]

and India too🎶🇮🇳♥️🇦🇺

[@putinkhuylo]

I saw them in Knoxville in 1978. Best night of pure harmony I've ever spent! 🥰💥👍

[@patriotcynthia7849]

I was there also! First concert I ever attended! They set the bar high for live music!!! Daryl’s for Dinner and then Litte River Band. I sang the whole night!!!

[@beautyofgray1054]

name can be stolen, but not talent! have loved this band since i was like 10 years old (and now 56) WOW, still as amazing as ever

[@greg8598]

As long as those 3 do Cool Change, I'm always happy. Classic song. Classic vocals. Especially Glenn.

[@christopherjoel2062]

This IS the Little River Band ...not the tribute band that has the name... what a joke! Nice job hearing Beeb singing "Night Owls". The harmonies in "Cool Change" always get me. Long live the REAL LRB.

[@jeffmitchell9863]

Sounds as good or better than Wayne any day. Great register!! Beeb is awesome!!

[@powerpopaholic876]

Those vocals! The songwriting!!

[@chinkwo]

The Real Little River Band. How good are they.

[@Aussietari]

The 1 & ONLY, "ORIGINAL", Little River Band.😊👌 Simply - "THE BEST".😌💜

[@tmnl8037]

“We’re not the Little River Band, but we bloody well sound like it!”

[@johnolds2583]

Fantastic stuff. Glenn Shorrock - what a voice.

[@declanmcdermott]

The older these guys get, The more i love them, Inspirational to say is so under rated

[@roycefaggotter6860]

Wow they still have it, still see their album spinning on my turntable.

[@TheTorkerman]

Unmistakable harmonies. Just awesome! Original and the best!!!!!

[@vicstar62]

The original and the best Little River Band ... Aussie through and through :)

[@robertdevincentis941]

These songs touched me as a part of my youth and now at 55 years of age it brings Back all the great feelings of my youth .It is such a pleasure to hear this fantastic band and I’m So proud of them belonging to us aussies I’m MHO they are unequaled👍

[@theshaker6458]

..."We are not the Little River Band but we bloody sound like it"...well said!...

[@dakotaseals5185]

Even after all of these years they still have great Harmony together, something just get better with age

[@allymayful]

A brilliant Medley of their best.

[@lebron3566]

they sound great like alway, what an amazing band, beautiful memories, thankyou little river band for your beautiful music that will for ever live.

[@PETERTOS]

Awesome! Great to hear real musicians.

[@jeffwilson2168]

This is the LRB !!!! and for ever how long their music is played these legends of aussie music will be known to all as the only LRB!!! Not that bunch of tribute clones in the USA.......

[@blueshound611]

three of Australia's finest, these guys were and are the shit, just awesome, so good

[@danhilllyngdoh6347]

Pure and real talent these guys are..even at this age...amazing

[@adelaidetown]

The greatest medley ever!

[@keithdrewv1161]

I love watching these guys, truly amazing! I think they were very underrated in their "hay day"! Honestly, they are still as good if not better than they were! WOW

[@ouidajohnson9155]

These Gr8t voices captured this Night Owl's heart yrs.ago. :) I Still Love the voices of ~ Beeb Birtles ,Glenn Shorrock , Graeham Goble . You Guys Still Rock. Simply The Best !

[@patwebb4112]

If it's not the harmonies of Beeb, Graeham and Glenn then it's not LRB.

[@richro65]

AMEN!!!

[@lesmarst]

Too right! LRB IS these 3 guys!

[@lidiaziolkowski3965]

You got that right

[@chrismapa7373]

Amen to that bro. When Glenn said that they might not be Little River Band, heck they are original LRB.

[@nowitsabadtime]

Sux like crazy these three didn't go into a Lawyers office back in the days and create legal ownership to the name, but hindsight is 20/20!

[@dougl.6461]

They sound and look great!! Nice job guys. just call yourself "Big River". It works. Beeb Birtles is like the powerhouse voice of Bobby Kimball from the original Toto band. Just a freight train!

[@kathyettinger3257]

Love these songs! They are still so fantastic!

[@noteatpig2getha]

I love how Beeb does "Night Owls" just to show how redundant Wayne Nelson & Steve Housen were and are.

[@ANGELUL777]

Simply awesome seeing and hearing the original LRB and still sounding wonderful! Best band ever!!! ♥

[@allymayful]

Love Beeb's voice with this song.

[@MagicThys]

onya Graeham ...you guys were my first live band in 1978 at 11 years old in Mt Gambier King's Theatre and never tire of your music

[@mdv1236]

These guys are so awesome I wish I could see them in concert. I'll be forty-five years old this year and have been listening to these guys since I've been about 3 you guys are totally the reason I became a musician thank you for all the inspiration.

[@brianz631]

Music of my youth--LOVE THIS BAND!

[@powerpopaholic876]

Graeham, THANK YOU for posting this incredible concert! Sounds like magic.

[@jed1166]

Total brilliance! Great musicianship, great lead vocals, great harmonies… iconic and legendary!… great musicians and the best singers ever! Shorrock is one the best! Could sing, AND did sing everything, with conspicuous ease!

[@jackievanderwerf892]

You all sound great ! Have your album ! 🤗🌻👍🏻

[@_gazoakleychef]

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

[@romeywaldrop9124]

man they sound great!!!

[@jimmac5176]

Brilliant ! Never mind the 3 tenors, Australia have Birtles, Shorrock and Goble. Quite amazing how many good songs they wrote in such a short time.

[@chrisspencer5042]

One of the best sounding concerts I ever saw. The harmonies are so great.

[@craigobrien4505]

Timeless music. Thanks for posting.Brings back memories of hearing these songs on Countdown during the late 70's.

[@eckalecka]

Need to see a documentary!!! Still can't get enough and want to know where they all got their talent from.

[@gman6107]

Fantastic!! great, great music and fantastic vocal harmonies... love the lead guitar too

[@tedwhite3589]

Love this great guys!!

[@scottyh8494]

Superb performance.

[@doniellemassey]

Amazing all around, I love them still

[@SLYSPYHIWAY90]

They sound great , and they still got it . Love these guys they gave us some great hits more like anthems

[@ianmclennon3602]

Been a fan since your first notes came over the air in Portland, Oregon, then had the pleasure of seeing the original lineup a few times before the first changes. I hope it is as gratifying for the three of you to be performing the old material as it is for your audience and fans to hear it from the roo's mouth. . . Thanks for all the music.

[@owyman]

Superlatively great music from one of the greatest bands of all time. Also a wonderful example of a microcosm of Australian society making good in the greatest imaginable sense: Birtles (Dutch immigrant), Shorrock (English immigrant), Pellicci (English immigrant), Gobles (Aussie born driving force of the band).

[@johnrose5759]

A huge cudos to their backing band. They are outstanding musicians.

[@duconce]

When these guys were young, myself included saw them in Hawaii, one of the greatest harmonizing groups ever

[@TRFrench]

Truly wonderful to see.

[@leesicola7994]

Love love love them.

[@twoducks]

Harmonys amazing great memories,dont we wish they would do it again!

[@blueycarlton]

A couple of years ago I was filling up our car at a service station at an Indian reservation in the middle of nowhere in Arizona, across the road hanging on a paddock fence was a banner proclaiming that the Little River Band will be playing there next week! I wondered what Glenn and the others would have thought.

[@npsdave]

These guys are still awesome! A mix of real classics.

[@tuttifrutti1951]

Superstarker Glenn Shorrock.....echt starke Band.....das Herz schlägt mir bis zum Hals! Wunderbare und so wandelbare Melodien, die tief nach innen gehen. Glenn verzaubert sein Publikum und er nimmt auch mich total gefangen. Ich mag es, wenn Gesang mehrstimmig intoniert wird. Wunderbar! Ganz VVLG Ingrid

[@rolphartieda9314]

well to me this are the real LRB no questions asked

[@MrRudi58]

They are

[@davidringo1399]

This is fantastic......

[@johns126]

Stand up and clap 👏 These boys were incredible!

[@johnwerner4925]

Their first four albums remain perrenial favorites and this brings back great memories. One of the greatest ever rock bands from Down Under period. Home On Monday is still as good a song about being on the road away from home I've ever heard BTW.

[@rynbrook]

He might have the name LRB but they are LITTLE RIVER BAND FOREVER

[@romeywaldrop9124]

no doubt

[@davidringo1399]

Loved them back in the day,...but never caught a tour...Saw this on U-Tube and just went nutts...This is very good......a big fan in Memphis...I want their new CD if possible....

[@FAF575]

Ahh... the good old days.

[@jb241256]

Incredible,, they are better than ever. I would love to see them live again, with an acoustic session playing all their hits.

[@rzrbckmz23]

Great medley of classics. Shorrock is one of the finest pop-rock vocalists ever in my opinion. He sounds a little rough here but that is understandable at his age and thousands of shows. I saw them in 1979 on the "First Under the Wire" tour. Great songs and harmonies.