Stevie Wright - Friday On My Mind (1988 live soundcheck)

[@DavesGarden1714]

Steve was a brilliant singer and performer RIP Steve your music is your legacy

[@greenbeagle13]

One of the greatest songs of the greatest music generation - 1960's. I loved this song....!!

[@patrickmason2756]

He looks so happy!!!! Miss ya stevo

[@glenchapman3899]

He was certainly not treating it like a sound check. He was having an absolute blast up there

[@gragrn]

The Great Stevie Wright, more charisma and showmanship during a sound check than any ten of today's singers could muster for a concert. We miss you Stevie, thanks for the memories.

[@lepanhman]

U just answered my question ...😢I don’t think he would be still with Us after his life of drugs & getting into it RIP Stevie

[@barrybaker3423]

Completely agree!

[@dougwoellner9216]

I picked him up hitch hiking on the gt western highway in the blue mountains after he left rehab early he stayed at my terrace house in Surry hills for 2 weeks cool guy no airs n graces just a normal guy with his problems like us all sadly missed mate

[@jameswitham2141]

Saw the Easybeats live in Warnambool in May, 1965. I'd seen the Beatles in June '64, and Stones in February '65. Much as I loved the greatest British bands, Stevie Wright was the best frontman of all time! 💯

[@danielstone9404]

@@dougwoellner9216 Wow, that would've been a great experience, but hitch hiking?! That's really a bit sad. Where was George & Harry when he needed them? Had enough?

[@rocketnewell6651]

You can't help but want to cry when you see this......the years of abuse clearly worn on his face....putting on the bravest of faces....then that sinking feeling when you see all the scars on his elbows and arms....it obviously was not an easy time for him....yet when push came to shove he found a way to secure that voice that was so iconic to the Australian music scene....may the great man rest in peace.

[@beatleographer_10-51]

Have you seen photos of Stevie toward the end of his life? If that doesn't break you down in tears, nothing will.

[@daveyvane]

Why, it’s a good performance

[@Winky_]

😢😢

[@Winky_]

@@beatleographer_10-51so true😢

[@88Alimo]

Love back up singers. Love love love.

[@scottlaing8990]

The fact that they're not singing to an audience, but still gives so much energy is fantastic

[@OldiesMomma]

If there was a camera there was the whole thing recorded? If so please tell me where I can find it on my you tube channel❤❤. Living in the USA we didn't get any thing on the Easybeats or Stevie wright. That makes me feel sad. I love this song. Always have. Great performer and song writer. He was a great legend and is missed and loved by all of his Fans that didn't get to see him perform in concert at any time😢😢😢😢😢❤❤❤❤❤

[@stephaniegoddard9397]

I thought the same thing. Great showmanship! Great band!

[@johnosborne2989]

Little Stevie thanks for the memories. ❤❤❤

[@petermcclenaghan5735]

Remember everybody, this is a sound check - one of the truly great live performances to an audience of three - and us, of course - one of the greatest

[@marcelelanjian8418]

agree !!

[@jillianclark4076]

Sublime.

[@Kevin-oh2je]

Check out 'Shirley' Strachan, soundcheck, same scenario

[@esra_erimez]

Thank you pointing this out. It was kind of strange seeing no one there.

[@jamesha175]

wow i don't think i have heard that song since way back then - thanks for posting this!

[@raelene101]

I love the way Stevie just gets into the song regardless of the occasion. So rare. No ego..

[@thedolphin5428]

Pfft. Totally full of ego, that guy.

[@clivebrookes9808]

Great performer seemed like a great bloke just wish he'd made better choices god bless his soul sadly Missed x

[@raelene101]

@@thedolphin5428 jellyfish

[@kennethsentz5355]

No ego...just high...wish someone would have helped him

[@andysmith6218]

@@kennethsentz5355 many tried but were unable to make any meaningful difference. The man had a very strong, addictive personality. RIP mate. You’ve earned a rest 💖

[@phillipgraves4721]

One of the few songs that I never get tired of listening to. Music like this used to make you feel good.

[@Flying_Acehole]

true

[@fransue56]

It still does! 😊

[@jamesdickinson3357]

Stevie Wright the lead singer of The Easy beats. He was so darn cool. RIP buddy. Thanks for the music.

[@PaulSmith-pz9eq]

Never knew too much about you. They used to play Friday on my mind on the local channels down here in Florida every Friday afternoon at 5pm . Loved that song . I was young , had a pretty girl and the weekend was here ! I understand Mr Wright passed in 2015 I believe. I say he Was a great performer . He looked like he was having fun here. Thank you Mr Wright .

[@wayneingram3138]

We lost Stevie way too soon. Such a talented performer.

[@nielsdorhout058]

Lucky few standing in front of the stage 😊

[@123Goldhunter11]

This is what charisma is all about. RIP Stevie. Your legend continues to grow all these years later.

[@ZIGSVIDS]

Didn't matter to Stevie if was a sound check or a gig to millions , Its full on every time like its the last time. I feel ya Brother.

[@mariancowles3042]

You will never find this type of talent and today’s music. We were so blessed to grow up in the 60s!

[@paulgrey8028]

and don't forget the 70s 😁

[@Qrayon]

Not true. You just don't hear it on the radio or t.v.

[@paulgrey8028]

@@Qrayon such as for example? Todays music is so generic lacking in originality. Music from the 60s and 70s will still be heard for many of hundreds of years to come. I doubt anything from the last thirty years will ever be remembered.

[@Qrayon]

@@paulgrey8028 Gosh, you sound just like the old folks back in the 60s and 70s who didn't like the current music back then, and were sure that the music of Al Jolson would be heard hundreds of years into the future. I take back what I said. We do occasionally hear original, or at least good songs, that are big hits right now. Examples: "Too Sweet" by Hozier. "Dilemma" by Green Day. "Make it All Right" by the Offspring. "Kid" by the Revivalists. "Hello" by Group Love. "Panoramic View" by Awol Nation. "Where the Wild Things Are by Luke Combs. "Pompeii" by Bastille. "Empty Nest" is a great original song by the Silversun Pickups. Even Taylor Swift has occasionally come out with good music; my favorite by her is "Cruel Summer", and I like "I Knew you were Trouble" which are well written, and will last as long as the music you like. As for 30 years ago, there's "Buddy Holly" by Weezer. A good obscure tune from from 2022 is "Back to the Days of I Don't Knows" by Yea-ming and the Rumours. My favorite from 2000 is "The End of the Planet" by The Adventures of Jet. When you get into songs that are played on college radio stations like KALX Berkely California, CJAM in Windsor, Ontario, WFMU in Orange NJ, and so many others across North America, you'll find a cornucopia of great new songs that would stand the test of time if only more people heard them. Music from the '60s and '70s may still be heard for hundreds of years to come, but only by music professors in the top universities and their students and lecture attendees. Otherwise that music will be forgotten by the general public in less than a couple hundred years. You don't believe me? Al Jolson's popularity back in the 1920s was comparable to that of the Beatles in the 1960s. Ask 20 people under the age of 35 to name two songs by Al Jolson. I'd wager that none of them would be able to name even one, and they probably never even heard of him!

[@markfcoble]

Anthem!

[@ikesaunders4237]

I have watched this probably 20 times & it never gets boring what a great performer 🎤

[@alanmansfield664]

It’s such a great pop/rock song. Just so fine.

[@peterevans6102]

this only a soundcheck! he's singing to no one! what a performance! bloody hell when Stevie grins looks like Bon Scott

[@MrKenny777]

Peter Evans I was also thinking of the great Bonn Scott. Like Bonn, Stevie had an expressive vocal range and an exciting stage presence.

[@johnestringer]

Bon was a huge Stevie fan!

[@peterevans6102]

I got it arse about, I should have said Bon looks like Stevie, anyway it's uncanny given what Stevie & Bon did with the (now immortal) Young brothers.

[@anthony342]

if only hey . stevie and angus

[@eltel22]

I thought that as well.

[@ziblot1235]

What a guy. He puts 100% into a soundcheck!

[@grahamy3400]

Best rehearsal ever!

[@alanmansfield664]

I am again reminded that this maybe my favourite Australian song amongst a sea of great songs.

[@mysterirhys]

Incredible performance for a sound check

[@jon-francis9289]

Bloody hell. That was just sound check. Stevie was a natural force of nature. He was what he was. He was not strictly a musician and his willingness or discipline to stick with writing lyrics fell away when the boys got to England. Yet he was the major selling point for the band. George was the driving force but it was Stevie who sold them. He was and even in death remains, quite possibly the best rock and roller that ever was. If you look at the great vocalists like Gillen, Plant Osbourne, Dio...generally when the show was over and the music stopped so did they. Stevie lived it 24 hours a day. Like I said he was a force of nature. This sound check says it all. RIP mate. I hope you and George are together.

[@lindsaykelly2224]

Well said Jon yeah I hope they are rockin heavens socks off

[@cricko282]

I hear that when he got to England the British record executives told him that his songs were basic and unsophisticated so he just gave up and let George continue to write with Harry. IMO the best Australian front man of all time.

[@lindsaykelly2224]

@@cricko282 not so the poms thought the songs were too light but they were totally misguided we were Aussies and in their eyes never good enough . Taking Stevie out of the equation was a mistake not releasing songs such as Sorry and I'll make you happy was a mistake . Never question Stevies vocal ability and stage presence he was brilliant

[@cricko282]

@@lindsaykelly2224 I totally agree with you.

[@marcelelanjian8418]

best ever !!!

[@shanemcconnell1736]

About 30 seconds in I got a shiver through my whole body

[@jeanettebirkett776]

Pure. Beautiful. Class. Cheeky. Oustanding. Heaven.

[@bugno]

We opened for the Easybeats in Northwich Memorial Hall in Cheshire in 1967 I think. They were all really nice people, especially Stevie Wright, and they were great with us.

[@RayBecker]

Patrick...what band were you in? What instrument did you play?

[@monkmchorning]

Lucky you. It was competitive but comradely.

[@randellgribben9772]

??????

[@monkmchorning]

Meaning, bands were in serious competition with each other in to get gigs and recording contracts, which were in limited supply,. Which is why the ones that succeeded were so good. But they also supported and promoted each other.

[@zombywoof1015]

We opened for them in Memorial Park, Royal Oak.

[@hardykilimann4406]

How you practice is how you play. Legend!

[@Davey25]

What an absolute legend, the easybeats were awesome ❤

[@DanDruff66]

RIP Stevie, fantastic talent.

[@stuartiles5498]

What a voice! Aussie legend.

[@driver75]

As a musician I have watched this so many times, Stevie RIP

[@annaseireklidou4270]

Awesome !!!! What a rehearsal, imagine what the concert was like . You are missed Stevie.RIP.

[@latinmaleaz]

totally...

[@leschatsmusicale]

Amazing how this song had such an iconic 60's sound, yet fits seamlessly into the 80s like it was made for that too.

[@robertstephson7455]

Stevies sings with such heart. And for a sound check even!

[@blackbirdpie217]

Real Rock and Roll.

[@alankesper4480]

JEEZUZ! The power and raw talent of this iconic front man is a formidable force of nature. Such a sad, sad waste of a life down to the drugs he was captive to. One of the most naturally gifted showmen we ever produced they don't make em like you any more mate R.I.P Stevie you will never be forgotten by legions of us that grew up with real talent and real musicians who forged their craft in the pubs and live circuits of that era

[@OldiesMomma]

Yes he made a mistake when he tried Heroin. But he tried to get help for it and checked himself into the Chelmsford private hospital.where They were given him a cocktail of drugs? To treat him for his drug addiction'. Not to sure if this was a great decision? I Don't think that it was.. They put him in a deep sleep induced coma for two weeks or more. Add that to them given him 14 Electronic shock treatment's with his permission. They Fried his brain to the point that he had suffered from brain Damage. I think that if Doctors Frankenstein and there assistance Egor Stevie wright would have been able to get Clean of his additions. And live a normal happy life. He lost Everything that he cared about. His. " wife '?????? His Son &. and his music 🎵🎶 career. He has paid for it the rest of his life. It is very sad that he is the only person who had a very serious Drug problem and Never forgiven for it. I'm sure that if Stevie had known about the side effects and the way his life would be like. HE WOULD Not Have Tried it. Thank goodness that he was the only one!!!!!!!; Jimmie Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and Jim Morrison and, Brain Jones of the Rolling stones Never had the same problems But we're Lucky enough to have died from it. And that they were able to become Rock hero's Not the Junkies they really are.

[@katherinekoza6536]

Stevie was a great singer .

[@evb62]

I return to this video from time to time. All that energy in a SOUNDCHECK!!! I wish I had seen this man live!

[@jesusislukeskywalker4294]

one of the greatest songs of all time . one of the greatest of song writers. one of the greatest of all singers and performers.

[@Twinsdad6]

I've been involved in my share of sound checks over the years, but none live up to this one. Incredible.

[@Tuckeylad]

Fabulous performance!

[@jaelge]

Pretty damned good for a rehearsal. Better than many group's actual performances.

[@c.j.K9grooming7344]

He looking at the crowd even tho there isnt one with enthusiasm. Now thats showmanship.

[@sapho71]

This is a 'soundcheck'?? Best bloody soundcheck I've seen.

[@LynBurke-ep9rm]

And this was just the soundcheck … wow.. Incredible❗️👏

[@michaelchappell6570]

No one better than Stevie Wright of the Easybeats, with a great Friday On My Mind, I wish some of the bands out there would do more covers of the Easybeats..Good memories thanks Stevie!

[@OldiesMomma]

i laughed at the thought that the jonas brother or anybody of today could be as good as the easybeats lol. you need talent to do that and nobody today has any. the music died in 1999. now you have to pick and chose for anything worth listing to. good luck

[@myopinion138]

That was a fantastic test performance just brilliant R.I.P. Stevie

[@hawkinsa90]

So fantastic that you hear this and not life concert!

[@kristinburton4953]

💛Oh the nostalgia gets me really hard. Stevie Wright😎

[@RingoMonsanto]

Such an awesome song that really makes me feel happy for some reason. 😊

[@paulschut5873]

Hard to say which I like more, this video or the original. I'm mesmerized by both.

[@Kevin-oh2je]

Bon Scott, the Young brothers, Harry Vanda, Stevie Wright...no wonder we ruled the world! ☘️♥️🇮🇪

[@Hanzey1966]

EEeeuuhhh So sorry to Burst Your Bubble mate . . Harry Vanda (Harry van den Berg) is Dutch born . . Also the EasyBeats Bassplayer Dick Diamond (Dick van der Sluijs) is Dutch . . . Bon Scott (Forfar) and the Young Brothers (Glasgow) are born Scotts not Irish . . Stevie Wright was Born in Leeds England . .

[@rods6405]

@@Hanzey1966 I guess back then we let right people into our country Australia!

[@JR-xj2vr]

If this not one of the greatest pop tunes of all time…..

[@Woodtoter]

Stevie was a Rock Star, a real one.

[@moniquedouglas2448]

Stevie Wright was one hell of a frontman and lead singer. Tremendously exciting performer.

[@earlycuyler9729]

These guys eere from an era that is lost forever - but for those of us lucky to be alive in the 60s it was an amazing time! Before rock musicians took things for granted.

[@texascclp1445]

60's; Great Decade - glad i was there to enjoy and live it.

[@joeflaherty4682]

As a kid from the sixties I can tell you the day the music died was in the 80's with the beginning of rap and the world owes me a living

[@janicenicholls5924]

I adored these guys in England in the 60's.

[@gustaaf1892]

Computers killed real rock musicianship. That along with live music disappearing from pubs in Australia.

[@justintime42000]

@@joeflaherty4682 MTV killed it before they allowed rap to be played in my opinion. It’s not an accident that the first video MTV aired was “Video Killed The Radio Star.” Made music too much of a visual medium instead of letting the music communicate on its own. Many people made their videos work for them but a generation turning on their TV for music led to too many of the insipid people who look good on stage but can’t sing or write a real tune. Computers and autotune just put the nails in the coffin.

[@AlejandroMarin-r5p]

beautiful!!!

[@ShadowShaker1446]

R.I.P Stevie. 💔

[@jbyesterday3959]

Song still kicks ass !!!

[@WilliamWise-jf1fe]

F CK YEAH

[@stevechow2992]

Vocals of him and his background singers are so joyful to hear. He looks like a rock star, looks great. Band is amazing.

[@beachboyalan1]

What a sad loss great voice and performance even if it is only a sound check superb no ego just pure talent

[@laabsenceofcol8079]

Miss little Stevie and his kind. The worlds changed so much. There are no blokes like him left, and songs just don't sound the same anymore. He always owned the ass out of the stage ❤

[@LightSnowOvernight]

One of my favourite songs of all time

[@mr.k1503]

Greatest rock singer--and most underated

[@thejoker-ie1mm]

R.I.P. Stephen Carlton, "Stevie" for friends 💥

[@drevakelemen52n92]

My favourite song... Stevie come back honey 🏡🏡🏡🏡🏡🏡🏡

[@1530max]

The quality of the soundcheck videos from this event are just superb. Check out the other ones, they're all amazing.

[@calvinbraxton9459]

WHAT A BREATH OF FRESH AIR TO SEE STEVIE AN THIS GREAT BAND PREFORM THIS HAPPY GREAT SONG FRIDAY ON MY MIND ( STILL GOT THE BEAT ) AN THIS COMMENT IS FROM A PROUD TO BE A BLACK AMERICAN EXMARINE JOGGER BOXER CHRISTIAN SOLDIER GLORY TO THE KING OF KINGS JESUS CHRIST HOLY POWERFUL NAME AMEN AMEN AMEN 😍😍😍

[@calvinbraxton9459]

😍😍😍😍

[@calvinbraxton9459]

😍😍😍😍

[@SuperAnimelover100]

Right on American Soul Brother and yes me an American Soul Sister ! :)

[@gayleash9712]

Best pop music front man, ever. EVER! Stevie Wright gave off an electric personality! † Rest in peace, Mr. Wright. †

[@latinmaleaz]

RIP : RETURN IF POSSIBLE.

[@joeguerra8435]

The first time I heard this 60s music staple was in the early 80s. Classic always. Happy! If this was the sound check I can only imagine what the live performance was like.

[@OldiesMomma]

His voice just got better with age. I love all of his songs with the Easybeats and from his solo career. I watched him perform a song by Otis Redding called. " I've been Loving you " He did a great performance of it, so much feeling that he had put in it.❤❤❤❤

[@OldiesMomma]

I listen to a man on KZbin channel called Wings of Pegasus live stream on Saturday night and Tuesday night At 11 o'clock. He tells you about what happens to people who are trying to make it in the music industry. The recording industry pays for everything you do. Like travel hotel's every thing you need to become famous. But if you don't make it you have to pay it All back to them. You could end up owning them hundreds of dollars. You have to sell a lot of records to even break even you end up owing everyone who was managing you. There is a lot that goes into it. Long story short. The music industry is very corrupted. They don't care about the artist, just the Money they make off of them.

[@ianlister245]

Was fortunate to attend Stevie's last two gigs at Seven Hills Hotel and Vauxhall Inn (Parramatta) both brilliant. Remember him as a time keeper at state rail joking about this outside the venue prior to concert. What a front man, musical legend, national treasure and a wicked sense of humour. Rest In Peace Stevie.

[@madge216]

Absolutely fab, added to my Spotify playlist, I’m obsessed

[@Corina1.41]

OmG, Stevie looks the same as in the 60's 💕 I love the way he smiles 💕 His smile reaches over his eyes in my heart ♥ Such an amazing talent with his great voice. RIP Stevie 💕

[@sleepyjean4275]

Stevie Wright, only comes around once in a million years.

[@Qrayon]

No. He comes around once in 50,000 years.

[@kittyvaughn76]

He was such a doll and had so much talent.❤

[@germanshepherdlover2613]

I read that when this song first went to air, Paul McCartney heard it on his car radio. He stopped at a phone box and phoned the station asking who the artist is and if they could they play it again!

[@JeremyBryce-r5x]

Cool story Bro I heard similar that Elvis did the same thing with Tom Jones. Just sayin'

[@harvey1954]

Love how he still gets so much joy out of singing this song. Marcus Hook is the town down the road from on the Delaware River. It was the name of his later band.

[@azbob176]

There just aren't enough superlatives to describe how great this song, this singer and these musicians were. An ageless masterpiece!

[@jbramblett]

Stevie just puts his whole heart and soul into a song... A lot of talent there... An amazing singer

[@jondunmore4268]

Stevie Wright was totally cut from the same cloth as Bon Scott! "Evie" Parts 1, 2 and 3 are some of the greatest rock riffs ever written -- up there with "Stairway To Heaven" and "Bohemian Rhapsody."

[@kb9788]

he was better

[@TheMicturation]

im beginning to believe theyre actually related and possibly brothers,performers can use any name,its just a name,but this clip with the close ups of Stevie almost confirms to me anyway that him n Bon are very closely related

[@Kevin-oh2je]

No, Bon Scott was cut from Stevie Wright

[@mbracing748]

He always seemed so happy. R.I.P. 🙂

[@redoz9768]

and yet he had such a tragic life, very sad what happened to him.

[@rachelled6763]

What a powerhouse of a voice he has. One of the very best! Love you Stevie ❤❤

[@cwbps2237]

Passagem de som top

[@jillianclark4076]

Ive watched a lot of KZbin the last 2 years, and this, is the most BRILLIANT I have seen. (So sorry we lost MrWright)

[@zedstar9464]

WHATTA LEGEND.....saw the Easybeats live in Brisbane in '86. Stevie was incredible !

[@hotquebec]

Brilliant sound of the ‘60s. Classic,

[@radenkolukic2245]

Thank You for this amazing footage of The Legend!

[@OldiesMomma]

I Love this video ❤ it is so much better quality than the first one 😂😂.. If you look really close in the back ground, you can see him running towards the stage to get where he needs to be. . Thank you for playing this video. It is great 👍 to see him looking so happy and healthy here is great 😃😃 He was a great performer. Loved being on the stage and intertacting with his fans . It looked like he was having a great time. I wonder if the few people who were lucky enough to be there for what ever reason knew that they were watching a great legend of rock and roll . I would love to have been able to be there in the front Roll so I could have gotten his autograph. That would have been Great 👍👍👍.

[@anthonywhelan5419]

I loved this guy's singing from when I was beginning primary school in the early sixties to adulthood. Great voice. Evie parts 1,2 & 3 are fantastic songs.

[@debbielangdon2422]

Thank you Stevie for all the great music. This song just makes you feel so Happy ! Rest in Peace now🙏 You will never be forgotten 💐

[@hanspeterraatz4928]

Never seen a happier man on stage.

[@allymayful]

Thanks a million. Love this man madly. An artist who gave his all with every performance. Love how he brings every song he sings to life.

[@benjaminlawson4702]

I'm with you, Ally Mayful

[@lindsaykelly2224]

He was incredible he knew he was a rock star but he was such a nice guy so glad i met him

[@rubybettes5972]

@@lindsaykelly2224 very jealous…I love this man!

[@jameswelsh20221]

I honestly love your posts and always enjoy reading them in my lonely spare time. I'm so sorry I invaded your privacy, but I'd love to be friends with someone who could share such sensitive post content, which means you're a woman of integrity. I wanted to add you but sending you a friend request without your consent is inappropriate because I'm a public figure and it wouldn't take much either, I'd appreciate it if you send me a friend request now so we can be friends and text better here on KZbin❤

[@antwonmccadney5994]

he could've easily been the singer for ac/dc. Gees this is phenomenal. And he still has his voice!!!!! Stevie was a Rock Star, a real one.

[@sav7568]

AC/DC was started by George Young as a new backing band for Stevie. Trouble was Stevie kept on failing to show up and was dumped.

[@rossjohnson9034]

No way, his voice was fantastic! He would have had to start a 3pack a day smoking habit and gargled with broken glass and whiskey to sing for that shit band you mentioned!

[@peterbilsing3537]

Generalprobe mit vollem Einsatz😂absolutely great. Der Bursche sieht im Alter noch besser aus als in den 60ern - Respekt😊 und auch die Stimme hat nichts verloren. Bravissimo😂

[@lisawilkinson4943]

the best !!!!!! go Stevie