Matt Flinders - Picking Up Pebbles (1969)

[@lukeydukeful]

To be transported back in time is what this song does to me each and every time I hear it, my dad and I doing exactly what Matt is singing about, and we as a family would all sing this song together when dad played the record on our little record player!...... Dad's gone, but the wonderful memories are always there!

[@fruitopia6798]

I have the 45, its one of my most cherished posessions. I didnt buy it I have no idea who did, I inherited it ftom some probably long dead relative, I grew up in an era dominated by Queen, Bee Gees, David Bowie and disco, Matt Flinders was a moderately successful cover artist for a very brief time who is still alive nearly 90 years, still listening and enjoying it in 2024

[@annstanley6201]

Dedicated to my wonderful and charismatic father Joseph 1931-2023 who adored this song and Matt's beautiful voice. 😢🌹💜🙋🏼‍♀️

[@kerry-anne39]

💗

[@uyjulie7657]

This song means LIFE fir me. I'm 86and this so g adds more breathe in my existence looking back to my childhood days!

[@YvonneHouse-i9k]

Beautiful song ❤️❤️❤️

[@christinevicker9017]

Still love this classic❤❤😊😊

[@nicj99]

My dad had this 45 in the early 70s and used to listen to this song when he would drag us over to the Oregon coast to go on two or three day benders with one of his best friends that lived in Tillamook Oregon. They were both lifetime friends, lifelong alcoholics, and this song is sort of a theme of that dysfunctional time, but it is strangely poignant

[@billysteel6154]

What a great song what a great voice and great memories

[@sharonb2667]

An oldie but goodie, what a beautiful voice...Love it.

[@Timetraveller1010]

Who wants to go back ??

[@bryanpalmer9660]

I,d love to go back-better,more happier times!

[@robwhite461]

Who doesn’t ?

[@jameswatson5487]

I couldn't agree more​@@robwhite461

[@jameswatson5487]

Right on 😂

[@paulherring2434]

Excellent Aussie song - one of the good ones of the late Sixties.

[@marilyndodd6146]

What a beautiful voice ❤

[@Timetraveller1010]

Loved this time and the song Don't care much for the time now. Wish I could go back

[@WokeSteve]

I so loved to hear this song on the radio back in the day.

[@bryanpalmer9660]

Me too-I was quite young at the time but I always enjoyed listening to this when it was played on the radio Auckland New Zealand 2022

[@JulietUy]

Picking up pebbles reminded me of my childhood days at the beach in the afternoon. It bleeds deep in my heart

[@KatieRose-tn2zp]

Love this song .Matt is such a.great singer.

[@Synch9256]

Gosh..the memories. I’ve always loved this song and still do.I remember most of the lyrics too. Beautiful!

[@timetraveller3774]

I miss those carefree days so much

[@Tarawendymissy]

me too!

[@kalar4177]

Matt’s got a beautiful baritone and definitely underrated.

[@ruthmcghie5620]

Such a beautiful voice..sings so effortlessly

[@joegiannini674]

What a beautiful voice and beautiful song ❤

[@odyssey327]

I felt in love with this song straight away when I landed in Australia more than 50 years ago. Butterfly was another one that brings back some fond memories. Matt's voice was impeccable, rich in tone and smooth in delivery. Different era produces different types of singing techniques and I am afraid nowadays the new breeds don't seem to impress me much.

[@thor7219]

Amazing. I just learned that this singer was my grandfather’s brother. Amazing. RIP grandpa.

[@MrPete1966]

18 years ago today, my Mum passed away. This was one of her favourite songs. Thanks, mate, for posting this song here. You have no idea how much it means to me and my sisters.

[@waynedunn1108]

Nice to here i love it to

[@joaotakanorijamjao1312]

On the video MATT FLINDERS was 31 years old! WONDERFUL SONG and LYRICS .. a POEM !!!!

[@christinevicker9017]

Gees I haven't heard this song in years a classic

[@danielbuenobueno3661]

Aqui no Brasil, a versão "Adeus, solidão" foi grande sucesso na voz de Carmem Silva, em 1969. Ela morreu ontem, 26 de setembro de 2016. Grande cantora brasileira, de potente voz.

[@antoniomarcos5321]

Daniel Bueno Bueno Que triste! Acabei de procurar a versão original em inglês porque estava ouvindo a Carmem Silva no Spotify. Não sabia que ela havia falecido. Triste!

[@rhondabaker8324]

Daniel Bueno Bueno is

[@joaotakanorijamjao1312]

As 2 versões SÃO MARAVILHOSAS : Carmem Silva e Matt Flinders!

[@karlapimentel6807]

Obrigado Daniel Bueno. Quando minha Mae gravou essa musica foi quando eu nasci. Como tempo passa. tenha um dia maravilhoso, Deus te abençoe.

[@renatoriopreto76]

Adoro a versão da Carmem Silva

[@daviddowling5675]

Thankyou Puberty Blues for introducing this masterpeice

[@WarriorsSon]

Same here..👍 great song.

[@mickfitchettchristine115]

Great song Top voice.

[@joaotakanorijamjao1312]

WONDERFUL LYRICS and GREAT MATT FLINDERS !!!!

[@joaotakanorijamjao1312]

I C O N ..WONDERFUL SONG/LYRICS , GREAT SINGER and OF COURSE..THE ORCHESTRA !!!!

[@davidgibson2230]

I used to do this when I was younger and I still do this if I am walking along the beach with anyone else and see who can skip the stone the most across the water as I don't see many people who do it today

[@robertbawden1702]

i was 11 years old. still love this song....................

[@waynedunn1108]

I loved this when i was a kid im 61 now its july 2022 and i still love it beautiful song

[@andyjay9346]

Matt Flinders real name: Louis Bonett. Entered Australian charts 22 October 1969. Reached #5 and in the charts for 19 weeks.

[@LeonThe4th]

Sylvan Louis Bonett

[@blueycarlton]

No1 in Melbourne

[@bryanpalmer9660]

Remember hearing this as a young boy in the late 60s--always enjoyed listening to this,good to rediscover it again 2021 thanks for the post

[@joaotakanorijamjao1312]

Beginnin 2002 with WONDERFUL SONG by MATT FLINDERS !!!!!

[@davidgibson2230]

Great song as I have always loved this song

[@MrAMYJACK]

memories are Great.

[@audreywebb9415]

During his National Service in the 50s Matt was stationed at Point Cook in Victoria, Australia. Sadly, he had been posted out before I arrived there as a young WRAAF.

[@robertbawden1702]

bravo. a masterpiece.

[@marty-fh1rw]

Brilliant.Love the strings.Thanks.

[@mirkozan8259]

Beautiful

[@tadeupera]

Acostumei na voz da Carmen Silva....grande intérprete de voz maravilhosa....

[@maryxuereb8868]

Love it ❤

[@chrishumphrey2074]

The chorus ‘borrowed’ by Billy Joel for ‘My Life’.

[@NZRT5068]

love you grandad R I P

[@joaosilva-dj7cv]

Musica de melodia maravilhosa. Nunca tinha ouvido essa vetsão original em toda minha vida.

[@janetnowers3284]

Lovely

[@davidgibson2230]

Going back in time when I was young and we would pick up a flat stone and see who could make it skip across the water the most times

[@audreywebb9415]

Do the kids of today even do that any more ?

[@Wandafulofit]

Thanks for all your uploads..

[@josenascim8390]

Carmem Silva cantou a versão brasileira *Adeus solidão.* Bela música.

[@jorgerobertosimon8442]

A versão da cantora Carmen Silva desta música é linda também.Desde Criciúma SC Brasil

[@patrickfleming3658]

Love it

[@syntheticswish7571]

Like yesterday teen years love ❤️ it

[@paulrankin8578]

Excuse my language but this is a f••king masterpiece.

[@OLDMUSICJOHNNY]

There´s a lovely version in portuguese by Carmen Silva "Adeus Solidão".

[@christinevicker9017]

Still listening to picking up pebbles u haven't heard it on any radio stations in Brisbane 4 years come in station please explain why OK

[@mauriciocardimfotografo150]

Aqui no Brasil foi gravada em português pela saudosa Carmen Silva alcanço grande sucesso.

[@GO-PIES-r6k]

Love you Louis bonett

[@LeonThe4th]

Sylvan Louis Bonett

[@berniebrennan494]

My father liked this song

[@evelynnekosowski3885]

I am an old soul Sasha xxxx

[@joaotakanorijamjao1312]

---------- CATANDO PEDRINHAS --------- [ into the Portuguese Language / BRAZIL] Vejam as crianças na areia da praia, Prestando atenção no ondular da maré, Eu acostumava fazer essas mesmas coisas puras, Que alegria tudo isso me trazia ! Catando as pedrinhas e atirando elas no mar Observando as ondas brancas trazendo elas de volta pra mim, No entanto, eu cresci e tudo acabou, e não parece a mesma coisa, As coisas da minha infância, sei que tudo é apenas um jogo ! Sentar na minha cama para contemplar as estrelas, Bem alto lá no céu, Fazer a minha oração e cair no sono, Para, então, dar um aceno de bons sonhos ! Não seria maravilhoso se as horas pudessem voltar no tempo Para reviver os bons tempos e todas as lágrimas, Oh, meu Deus , isso traz tanta alegria em vê-los parecendo tão alegres, Quem me dera voltar aos meus tempos de infância! Vejam as crianças na areia da praia, Prestando atenção no ondular da maré, Eu acostumava fazer essas mesmas coisas puras, Que alegria tudo isso me trazia ! Catando as pedrinhas e atirando elas no mar Observando as ondas brancas trazendo elas de volta pra mim, No entanto, eu cresci e tudo acabou, e não parece a mesma coisa, As coisas da minha infância, sei que tudo é apenas um jogo ! Catando as pedrinhas e atirando elas no mar, Catando as pedrinhas e atirando elas no mar, Catando as pedrinhas e atirando elas .....no mar !!!! XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX... From BRAZIL to the WORLD XXXXXXXXXXX

[@suilyalencar]

Linda a letra a original. Gosto também da versão da Carmem Silva

[@joaotakanorijamjao1312]

@@suilyalencar , Da CARMEM SILVA é tão linda quanto essa!!!!

[@joaotakanorijamjao1312]

CORRIGINDO....Eu COSTUMAVA fazer essas mesmas coisas puras

[@pauloeustaquio4254]

Já com Cornelia e outros interpretação dessa música; qual é à original ?

[@davefistr]

Ano !!!!

[@pauloeustaquio4254]

Vdd.

[@thuggeetennessee7981]

Betcha the backing (apart from groovy strings) was The Strangers. That 12 string intro sounds suspiciously like Lady Scorpio…..

[@joaotakanorijamjao1312]

Look at the kids on the sandy shore, Watching the tide come in, I used to do the same sweet things, What pleasures it did bring ! Picking up pebbles and throwing them into the sea, Watching the white surf carry them all back to me, But now it's all over I've grown up it don't seem the same, The things in my childhood I know are all just a game ! To sit in my bed and watch the stars, High up in the sky, To say my prayers and off to sleep, And then to wave them goodbye! Wouldn't it be nice if clocks could be turn back the years, Just to relive the good times and all of the tears, Oh, God it brings joy to see them in looking so gay, How I wish I could go back to my childhood days ! Look at the kids on the sandy shore, Watching the tide come in, I used to do the same sweet things, What pleasures it did bring! Picking up pebbles and throwing them into the sea, Watching the white surf carry them all back to me, But now it's all over I've grown up it don't seem the same, The things in my childhood I know are all just a game ! Picking up pebbles and throwing them into the sea, Picking up pebbles and throwing them into the sea, Picking up pebbles and throwing them into the sea!!! XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

[@kimbozw1808]

the original hit version of this song from Southern Africa in 1968 was by CORNELIA - check it out here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmTNXoqwo8pmY5I

[@richardclough5971]

Me

[@benjaminglover1570]

Great voice. Could have been Sinatra if managed right.

[@apesville2179]

But he was born in Egypt?