Marc Hunter - April Sun in Cuba (1988 live soundcheck)

[@mastermao8592]

Old mate casually strolls up to the mic looking like a smooth operator and then absolutely belts it out pitch perfect holy heck what a front man what a band what a sing

[@haleyrichardson8818]

Cute too 💗

[@MrDannyboyhall]

Yep looks like he just woke up goes and and slays it

[@geoffreybreasley9845]

A5~~D7 I had a dream about New Orleans D7~~E2~at Jackson square I heard there prayers A5^^Asus2~~down in New Orleans D7^^~A\E2

[@gary240263]

[@bwoolno]

Have a look at Shirls Living In The 70's sound check here as well .

[@PhillipLWilcher]

I worked for the Classical/Educational Division of Alberts from 1976 -1979. My office was on the 5th floor and adjoined the recording studio where Dragon recorded 'April Sun in Cuba.' I was in my late teens. There was a Steinway grand in my office, brought from Boomerang, the Albert Family mansion. Whenever I had a moment free, I would play, even compose at it. One day, I was working on a piece and looked up to see a tall young man standing at my office door listening. He had coloured streaks in his hair and wore a long flowing scarf. I signalled for him to come in. He entered, and sat down on one of the blue leather chairs by the piano. I did not know who he was. He said the music I was working on reminded him of Ravel. We spoke about French classical music. He told me he was recording with his group in the studio, and promised to visit with me again. It was Marc Hunter. At the time, and mostly because my musical interests and work at Alberts centred around classical/educational publications, I had no idea who he was. Neither did he elaborate much on himself. We just spoke as if we were friends and true to his word, whenever he was at Alberts to record, he would always visit with me, and talk about music. I would play for him. If ever we passed in the corridor outside my office, he would bow to me with a flourish and swirl of his scarf. Marc was a gentleman through and through. At one time, I gave to him a small gold crucifix simply to thank him for the times he spent with me. He was a kind and caring soul. And so elegant in how he carried himself. A true stylist. After leaving Alberts in 1979, I never really saw him again. But my memory of him was such that when decades later he died, I cried. I will still shed a tear for him from time to time. He was a good good man! Someone I will never forget.

[@Lanewaymusic]

What a great story. Thank you

[@PhillipLWilcher]

@@Lanewaymusic My complete pleasure. I was 18 years of age then. I am 63 now! And yet, it all feels like yesterday! Blessings!

[@whatisanamelol]

What a fantastic story and, beautifully written. Thanks for sharing your experience with us - I was imaging the blue seat and Steinway

[@PhillipLWilcher]

@@whatisanamelol My pleasure. It does not feel all that long ago. Blessings!

[@imjustatheory2.095]

@@PhillipLWilcher This is surprising! I was casually scrolling through the comments of this video (since this song is very good). And then I see your comment! As a fan of this song and a fan of the Original Wiggles (especially the early music), you're a very lucky guy to have worked closely with people who I love. Also, thank you for your music, I love listening to it.

[@RatelHBadger]

This is how it's done. All vocal talent, not shouting power vocals, or stupid musical hooks every 30seconds. Just a great vibe, and everyone playing along with it.

[@weburnitatbothends]

Top shelf stuff mate

[@johnnyrarere]

It's a sound check They're always half pie

[@ZIGSVIDS]

Well, It's not as bad as your jokes but pretty close.

[@RatelHBadger]

@@ZIGSVIDS Hey... My jokes are terrible, these guys are actually decent musicians. Not trying too hard, or writing music by formula, just feeling the groove. I'm glad you didn't laugh at my jokes though, that would be embarrassing.

[@jogrant3851]

Shirl fits that category as well, and he sound checked there too.

[@dariomarusich266]

My first concert Dragon at Melbourne Royal show in the evening 1977 playing their new song April Sun in Cuba. There were several other bands, lm sure the Ferrets also played. Amazing and fun times.

[@lizswanton4794]

And kudos to the band and the back-up singers. Faultless performance on all of these numbers.

[@iggydamiani8896]

Good for you.. You know what I mean!

[@debbielangdon2422]

This song always takes me back to wonderful long ago, carefree days.

[@rowanparmiter7622]

10 years later he was gone, RIP Marc, thanks for the music

[@geoffreybreasley9845]

One of best bands in the World xxxx RIP MR MARK HUNTER thanks for your beautiful magic voice you have left us all xxxx

[@kacopoa667]

I prefer this to the actual performance, he's just cruising here. Sorely missed. Just brilliant Great Crystal clear footage as if Mark is still with us

[@trippa702]

Kaco POA yeah this is much better.

[@johnnyrarere]

Better??He's soundchecking

[@traceywatton6060]

Oh me too, I just love this version. Even made it my ringtone 😁

[@tonitones7321]

Mark is Another great one of a kind will never be forgotten for his talent in music and beyond! His music stays in us forever good bless

[@avchristo9462]

Beautiful man. Very special talent. Charisma in truck loads. Lost to us all, way too soon. Thank you for everything you gave us in the short space of time we had you with us.

[@taleinz1]

Just finished reading “chasing the Dragon “ oh boy what a read. Missed always ❤️❤️

[@geoffreybreasley9845]

I've heard many many bands doing cover's, no one does it like Mr Mark Hunter RIP Mark lots of love surly missed xxxxx ❤️

[@walshzkzedrisxhv3149]

Just cruising here isn’t he ! 👌 Great Crystal clear footage as if Mark is still with us R.I.P Marc Hunter.

[@MrDtrain69]

When I was a kid Marc Hunter was always on Countdown and he came across as a very charismatic person who had great comedic style. He was undoubtedly one of the coolest cats in music during that era. His performance here is just effortless and yet his vocal is crystal clear and strong. A great loss to Australian and New Zealand music and a wonderful talent. Great video of him doing what he did best... A true legend

[@Mike-sh2cb]

Well said MrD! He was charisma personified without the ego!

[@michelleseal988]

Mark hunter is sadly missed but was surely one great singer .. l loved dragon and mark hunter when I was a lot younger lm 58 this year wow .. where have the years gone ..

[@zaklinasosa5821]

STILL IN LOVE with you The Great Mr Marc Hunter xx

[@bono1961]

And that ladies and gentlemen is how it's done without a laptop ❤

[@raebay63]

❤❤❤❤ just wow. Saw Dragon many times in the late 70's. Love you Marc missed so much

[@theradioantenna]

Such an iconic song love the arrangements in this💯

[@johncavar2914]

He nailed 👏 it..legend Frontman RIP 🙏..great band .

[@OlfArts]

Great song and awesome lost talent... too sad.

[@zaklinasosa5821]

OlfArts AMEN to that!

[@TheGreatoutdoorsAndGourmetVic]

He KNEW smoking was bad!

[@craignielson6605]

The kiwis had some talent

[@Mike-sh2cb]

Marc Hunter.. No words necessary.

[@arveecee]

This is pure Excellence - right through! Balanced, Clear, Powerful and Nuanced Vocal; Magnificent energy and expression Musically and absurdly magnificent Backing Harmonies!!!

[@geoffreybreasley9845]

What style Mr Mark Hunter xxxxxxx miss you 😎

[@geoffreybreasley9845]

AAA Marster Mr Mark Hunter RIP Mark surly missed xxxxx ❤️

[@gruntabro1]

Saw them play live in Hamilton NZ at a club called Rocksoff around 1990 great night !

[@mrmukura]

Great version. Nice time capsule piece. Thanks for sharing

[@jmc4357]

Pure class RIP legend

[@earthangel6065]

Legend ❤️loved Dragon❤️RIP Marc🌺❤️

[@gardengnome3249]

Another one of those"I don't know why they did not become world famous artists". This guy/group (Dragon) should have they had some awesome tunes. Their best of still gets played by me now and then. A little scratched and worn in places but that just adds to the over all effect. Frankston pub Nepean Highway 88-89 killed 'em live even did some Beatles covers and I danced alone sober.

[@robertharper4688]

Rain....Top bloke and a great voice!

[@lindsaykelly2224]

Speak no evil a lot of Aussie kiwi talent got burnt on the world stage

[@shadowslink3771]

I wish I could’ve meet him (he’s my great uncle) such a shame still visit Todd and the rest of the band tho

[@dodgem9012]

Wow, Looks like a video taken just yesterday...excellent quality.

[@drewbabydrew7742]

Marc IS great and always was , one of the best

[@deanr2294]

Thank you for uploading this masterpiece

[@28termite]

Great to see Lisa Edwards ? in these clips Great Chick

[@paulwilliamson9958]

Dragon the first band I remember seeing and I was instantly mesmerised by Marc Hunter more front than. . . ha, there is no comparison.

[@jessebalfour5663]

Soooooo good, and that's how ya do that folks!...R.I.P Mark, sorely missed, never forgotten..xox

[@stevenpratt4936]

The master Marc Hunter at his best. RIP.

[@stephenformosa1005]

He's buried at Gerringong on the NSW south coast

[@crystalborell659]

All the way from Aotearoa/NewZealand where they come from.🙏

[@andrewbowler8265]

Miss you so much always a legend Misson bay NZ

[@helenjurie3976]

Happy to hear Dragon with Marc “April Sun In Cuba” played this afternoon on Newstalk ZB. Such a wonderful talented band from the 80’s.

[@lokilvr5387]

Legend. What a talent…… RIP MARC

[@CryptoSteve007]

"Beautiful. Just beautiful. "

[@geoffreybreasley9845]

💯 number 1

[@robcolonnello2945]

Such charisma !

[@geoffreybreasley9845]

He was the best xxxxx Mr Mark Hunter RIP Mark xxxx

[@nevilledarman8n21]

Another great loss RIP Mark😍😍😍🇦🇺

[@MrDannyboyhall]

Neville Darman8n it’s Marc and he was a kiwi not an Aussie but we did adopt Dragon as our own

[@vyvianb]

R.I.P Marc, sorely missed talent.

[@peterbutterfield5574]

Mark of a talented performer. He comes out and nails it first time.

[@jimswinton3899]

I was on the same plane that Dragon were on from Sydney to Melbourne in about '76 and they lived up to the rock star image on that flight..

[@lighteningvisual]

Shows Marcs true vocal ability simply cruising. Obviously a good man ..very deep very smart

[@Miiameasles]

LOVE Marc Hunter. Such a huge loss to Aussie music industry. He is with John Farnhams band here so assume Farnsy was there too !! Miss you Marc xxx

[@lukemcgougan7864]

Lol he's a kiwi 🥝🤣🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Miiameasles]

@@lukemcgougan7864 he lived in Oz so we claim him as ours !!!! I met him in Kings Cross in the 80's, beautiful gentle man xx

[@davidkohner56]

Another amazing talent we lost to soon

[@geoffreybreasley9845]

Surely miss you mark xxx

[@keithsteele5580]

I love mark Hunter 😢😢😢😢 always will 😊😊😊❤

[@kyliefisher2893]

Legends! Loved u then, still love u now ❤️

[@markhill9275]

Lisa is having a great time even in sound check!

[@timburns2233]

Just cruising here isn’t he ! 👌

[@paulkremastiotis6296]

Great Crystal clear footage as if Mark is still with us

[@briantimoshanko7535]

Great song!

[@LongliveEDL]

One of a kind!!

[@yehbuddy1005]

Stunning performance

[@shanef581]

Just brilliant

[@lindsaykelly2224]

A true diamond born to star

[@mystq101]

Just doing my daily check in :)

[@mystq101]

Still gold :)

[@mystq101]

Still gold :)

[@carolinecochrane196]

Love him

[@shanenichols1052]

Sheer class. Makes a mistake at 4:51 and owns it - “my fault “. It’s a more complex, elongated version and of everyone on stage he is the one most used to singing it the original way.

[@InnocentAbyssinianCat-eb7ge]

Some friends and I were at this music festival

[@matttaylor6244]

Music legend and great song

[@superloose5632]

Remember meeting in Byron Bay gig 1990 and his partner stayed in motel next door very tall bloke, I’m 6’ 1” he towered over me.

[@daniellamantia7324]

Great song luv him God bless sweetie

[@mastermao8592]

Dam u don’t get this type of magic rock these days

[@brandonlewisguitar]

Alex Pertout on percussion!! nice !!

[@barnyboysdad]

1988,elimatta pub, Devonport Tasmania,in the night club Jools nite life,April sun in Cuba playing,dance floor jam packed, with like minded Groovers,thems the days when you could take your bevie onto the dance floor,and if you were lucky you'd pull a bird,oh those were the days my friends,such fun keep rock'n Robbie Renalson

[@mclark1708]

love the denim on the horn section!

[@heatherdaydream]

What an abomination! The stone washed suite...

[@KevHillier]

He certainly had a truckload of charisma. Fair ' house' band.

[@johncavar2914]

The boss ❤🎉arrives 🎉

[@Terrilliser2024OZ]

I read his biography, he has lived quite a life.

[@justinvh7661]

All these front men that died young what a shame

[@apd8339]

R.I.P Marc Hunter.

[@nevilledarman8n21]

Went to early RIP 👌😍😍😍🇦🇺❤️❤️❤️

[@robabbott7973]

Magic Marc hunter , what a huge loss.

[@debrabalacco2233]

Here am I this song sends me to heaven every time my God he is so missed.

[@joefort43]

This must've been a great concert

[@thetamihana2561]

kiwi superstar

[@alanpollock7929]

There is a bit of the AC/DC sound in this, Marc was an excellent singer

[@joannepatel6660]

Marc hunter was good singer but, bit sad that he passed away l will miss him . god bless him .

[@Simon-gh4it]

Superstar

[@philbis2774]

Miss Mark

[@carolinecochrane196]

Me too xc

[@robertwallace9260]

*_Who is the female back-up vocalist in the black jacket and lilac scarf? She's amazing! I'd love to know who she is and the career she's had in music since those days!_*

[@Lanewaymusic]

We will take a look but it’s probably vanetta fields

[@robertwallace9260]

@@Lanewaymusic thanks. But please note that I am not talking about the black woman - I'm talking about the one standing next to her in a _black jacket_ and lilac scarf. COVID-19 killed the live music industry and concert touring, and although things are gradually getting back to normal, there could be another wave or variant heading our way from China or the US, or so I hear.

[@dodgem9012]

Lisa Edwards

[@wishartservices2065]

One very coool Kiwi

[@brettweary8491]

Absolutely Kaco

[@markmuldoon805]

So this was a sound check at Tabcorp Park in Melton? Not taking anything away from Mark Hunter's excellent performance, but where was the audience?

[@glenchapman3899]

Sound check is usually done a few hours before the audience is allowed into the venue.

[@jogrant3851]

The same concert then where Shirl did his sound check.

[@adrianboyt5174]

He certainly had a truckload of charisma. Fair ' house' band. No Todd ? Just brilliant

[@DavidHughFaithfull]

Marc is cool as fuck😍😍😍

[@ricegum8625]

tiny feet for a tall person, loved the hair.

[@aaronmahanga7635]

Yes like the hair, and hes also looking pretty good too

[@BulkernatorKerb]

Extremely tight band

[@thethinkingman9338]

when music was music and front men really sung