Russel Morris | Sweet Sweet Love (1971) | Reaction

[@sicmuvva11]

I love Russell! and this one is one of my favourites

[@Linda-bh5yx]

He is definitely still alive and still performing at over 70. He sounds just as good if not better and always sings live. I started listening to him when I was 10 and at 60 am still loving him.

[@parmaunited]

So him couple weeks ago as part of the fabulous caprettos (Russell Morris, Dave Gleeson, Jack Jones and Rai Thistlewaite), amazing concert, his voice has held up really well and still has an amazing voice today (and he sung Sweet Sweet Love flawlessly).

[@michaelhoward8507]

He was only 17 when he wrote and sang this song!

[@nancysmith6053]

Russell Morris was the support act for America touring Australia in 2017. We were delighted as we'd been fans almost 5 decades - his voice was still AMAZING - and should have been the headline act.

[@aishahmacgill]

Russell still gigging and I’m a fan since the 70s, and still a fan.

[@paulahunt2737]

Me too xox 💙

[@debbils60]

I just saw him last night in concert in Brisbane, He still has that incredible voice.

[@teresakym2672]

Australia didn't get colour TV until March 1975 🙂 This song is one of my favourites of all-time. Russell Morris is such a lovely person and SO talented! Still very much alive, touring and recording amazing music! Absolute legend 💕

[@carolcarol3938]

Sadly, a lot of the rest of the world have missed out on so many incredible Australian artists....It's growing up on Vegemite that develops the Aussie voice

[@Katrinagaming-en1os]

L🤣L. I don’t know what happened to my voice. I eat Vegemite an inch thick and it aint workin’ for me. 😂🤣😂🤣

[@nikk0666]

So true. I’m always shocked that our great artists don’t become world renown artists because they are simply so darn good!

[@panelvanman7671]

its weird that we only know of ours , and yea lol the vegimite helps mate

[@iamtheralwus]

@@Katrinagaming-en1os That's your problem, you're spreading it too thick, you need to let it melt into the butter, about 50/50, because vegemite alone tastes like shit. Haha!

[@lynetteb2214]

Definitely the vegemite😆

[@leighplant3593]

Russell is still belting out live flawless performances.

[@AussieTVMusic]

Russell is still touring around Australia. Still sounds as good as ever.

[@edwardt1941]

Absolutely

[@suave-rider]

Am seeing Russell, John Paul Young, Ross Wilson and others at the State Theatre in Sydney next April

[@eviekelpie1]

I'm going to see him and Brian Cadd this month

[@sharoncaldwell4736]

@@eviekelpie1 Me too. 16's in Lake Mac. u?

[@debbiebAU]

Russel is my favourite Aussie artist. I’ve seen him many times a year pre covid? I think he’s better now than when this version was on tv. Check him out on KZbin

[@Aroha016]

He sounds awesome live No different than studio Even as an older person, he still pulls it off brilliantly He's a legend is our Russell 🇦🇺

[@glennrandall7468]

Russell Morris has many great songs Wings of a Eagle is a definite standout

[@jennysmith38]

I totally agree with you, I love that song, actually, I love a lot of his songs, grew up listening to him

[@glennrandall7468]

@@jennysmith38 👍👍

[@starlightshimmery]

I love that song too, it brings back memories of cruising in the car to the beaches - simple happy times 🌸 ☮️

[@glennrandall7468]

@@starlightshimmery 👍👍

[@kookymonsta6566]

Don't forget The Real Thing, Rachael plus many more ... and he's still performing to this day

[@60shippy27]

This is why we "Oldies" 60s/70s dispair of todays music! We were raised on this! Gorgeous voices. Thanks for the memories.

[@jonnawyatt]

As an oldie I so tired of this comment. There are plenty of gorgeous voices today.🙄

[@AndyGraceMedia]

One of the best moments I've ever experienced in a long radio career was Russell picking up an acoustic guitar in front of me in my studio and knocking this song out of the park (to use a very American expression!) Must find and upload it. :) Agree with other commenters, his voice is even better today. Such a humble, brilliant guy. You mentioned "legend" - absolutely spot on. He is a living legend.

[@johnstefanovic9738]

He is 74 now we saw him last Friday in concert he is singing even better now......

[@susanstavrou4232]

❤❤ another legend Aussie,still singing, I've seen him live, brilliant!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@raccuia1]

Me too. Did he tell the story of the Angry Anderson and Johnny Farnham funny thing that happened? Hilarious.

[@user-cx5io9uc8e]

Russell Morris is so under rated ,

[@NewFalconerRecords]

One of my favourite vocal performances on any recording by any Australian artist ever. I loved your reaction. He's re-invented himself as a blues artist in recent years and has had another wave of success in his 60s-70s. Top bloke too, I've met him and he is a complete and utter gentleman.

[@TheDrewtho]

Russel Morris - legend and Australian national treasure

[@bossdog1480]

Russell is DEFINITELY a legend. We didn't get colour TV until 75 in Australia. 😁😁 Russell has a brilliant voice with a large range. There's a video of him on YT singing live when he was 59 and he sounds even better. lol He also sung the original The Real Thing.

[@trevorcronin9249]

Russell is a real gem, the comparison with Aaron Neville is a great compliment. Unfortunately due to bad broadcast regulation Australian media is now full of USA content. Australian artist's and crew have a had time earning a living because of this, along with the Americanization of our cluture.

[@scattysafari7742]

We didn't get colour tv til 1975 in Australia. I'm 55 & my mum bought her first colour tv in 1977. The late 60s to mid 80s produced some amazing Australian music. Aussies in the conservative 1950s grew up with what we call 'The cultural cringe." We felt our culture was worthless next to Britain & Europe. Then there was, especially under Prime Minister Gough Whitlam, a bold belief that we were capable of making our own unique culture.Then you get incredible Australian rock & great movies like Mad Max & Picnic at Hanging Rock. The history of Australian art has been a journey of finding our own voice.

[@marie-louisefryer4783]

He is a brilliant artist. I grew up with his singing

[@debracadman4212]

I absolutely love how you appreciate our Aussie singers,thank you for loving them and rheir voices xx❤❤

[@lishica1313]

Oh yeh love this with all of my ❤ & in 10 days im seeing this legend again at the art centre in Victoria Australia 🎉🍒🥂🌟✨️🩵💙🧡💖

[@kylieharris7298]

Saw Russell perform live this week in Sept 2022, 73 years old and absolutely brilliant still. Such a tight band too. In fact, I feel like his voice has got better with age. One of Australia’s best for sure, and such a nice bloke too.

[@diamondfilms5227]

We didn't get colour broadcasting in Australian tv until 1975

[@annstar4306]

I don't know your name but your a really great guy and love listening to what you have to say ! I am in Australia and its so nice to hear the people we grew up with and your recognising Karise Eden

[@jamesmorgan4121]

Great to see all these positive comments on here because I’ve always believed he was soooo underrated, especially his vocal ability.

[@steveowen8715]

Watched him do this last night - still nails that intro vibrato at 74 years of age.

[@LaSorciereFeuillue]

You lucky bugger!

[@andrewa7604]

"The Real Thing" is the debut single by Australian singer Russell Morris, released in 1969. Written by Johnny Young and produced by Ian "Molly" Meldrum,[1] it was a huge hit in Australia and has become an Australian rock classic. It also achieved success in the United States, reaching the top of the charts in Chicago, Houston, and New York City.[2]

[@Quinctili]

I'm a bit surprised this was chosen over "Real Thing" to introduce Russell.

[@tesscin6265]

I was 8 when I heard the real thing. It gave me goosebumps. It was the beginning of my love for music.

[@melblake816]

@@Quinctili He recently listened to Mahalia Barnes, Kate Ceberano and Nikki Costa cover The Real Thing so maybe that’s why they suggested this song instead… I dunno 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@garrynelson9088]

@@Quinctili The real thing is fantastic but more about the song. This clip is more about his voice

[@Quinctili]

@@garrynelson9088 is it a voice channel or a music channel?

[@gailcasey5522]

I fall in love everytime I hear him sing, ive seen him live a few times, can't get enough.

[@jennifermason9557]

My favourite Russell Morris song. He also did an incredible acoustic version.

[@CQuinnLady]

OMFG Im such a huge Russell Morris fan. Sweet sweet love n wings of an eagle are beautiful songs. He is touring this end of year n I cant wait to see him.

[@eviekelpie1]

Yes seen him and Brian Cadd in a couple of weeks, in Lake Macquarie NSW

[@sharoncaldwell4736]

@@eviekelpie1 :)

[@louiselunardon6707]

Proud to say this is the music l loved and listen to all my childhood. Best music! We Aussies have had great great musicians. ❤

[@stephensmith4831]

I have seen Russell many times and yes his voice is unreal as good today as he was fifty years ago amazing performer.

[@LaSorciereFeuillue]

You do justice to Crowded House's 'Don't dream it's over'. Russell Morris's The Real Thing is also amazing, and Wings of an Eagle is beautiful. Growing up in the 70s & 80s in Australia watching Countdown, we saw so many great Aussie bands as well as international acts. Ian 'Molly' Meldrum was the host & the show went Australia wide ... making many careers!! Russell is an icon!!

[@DeanWuksta]

shared the bill with Russel many times with my band, he still kills it, his band is amazing and they all harmonise incredibly well, such a good live act for being in their 60-70s, put a lot of younger bands to shame👍 That was an entertaining video, you have good ears

[@maxharris2555]

Ahhhh, you've found him. The Real Thing.

[@wmilla2524]

Saw him live on Saturday night, he’s 73 now and still awesome 😎

[@jimmymiddleton1307]

He's still alive. In his 70's now. He played at my old man's golf club 10 years back, and was brilliant still. 👌🇦🇺

[@lyndah9185]

Thankyou THANKYOU {{{THANKYOU}}} Russell Morris is my all-time favourite and he's still touring today... I live him too bits 😁

[@1mmickk]

It is very rewarding to see people hear for the first time, singers and songs we take for granted. Its a pity all you fellow Aussies give him to listen to, versions of songs that are not the best available. Lift your game.

[@starwood213]

Russell is still a magnificent singer and touring.Australian TV became colour in 1975. We have some of the world should greatest singers here.

[@paul_striple1741]

OMG. I haven't heard this in years. He is still going. I love his song Rachael. Thanks for this reaction.

[@panamared6267]

Love and thanks for the joy brother A couple of suggestions Billy Thorpe Most People I Know Think That I'm Crazy Jon English "Hollywood Seven"

[@iankearns774]

Thats gold, he is still singing around the traps. I saw him live a few years back before covid hit in Melbourne. Yes he has a great voice and there are plenty of his live tracks on youtube you can listen to. This track would have been huge if the rest of the world ever heard it. I remember my older brother playing it a lot when I was a kid in the early 70's. Good choice whoever requested it.

[@Mrmikey0909]

Still kicking and better than ever. Puts on a fantastic show. Highly recommended.

[@aussiekat6379]

Feel very privileged to have grown up with our Aussie Artist especially as they singing live all the time. we have some of the best singers and bands in the world but sadly most of the world missed out on their incredible talent we have here. But with people like you Nick you are letting people know how great our artist are. Thankyou 🥰🇦🇺

[@viking1au]

Russell is currently active..& was inducted into the hall of Fame in 2008

[@lululangford]

His voice is an instrument! Brilliant singer.

[@paulinatoro618]

Russell is definitely still alive!!! I’m Australian and Russell Morris is one of my fave musical artists of all time!!! I’m 39 but I found out about him through my mum who loved him when these big hits came out. I go to all of his shows/concert. This video is amazing!!!

[@debracadman4212]

Russell is still alive and well.1 July 2008 Russell was was put into OUR ARIA Hall of Fame,and he is touring 2023 and 2024,I'm buying tickets.Thank You for loving Russell.

[@stevemurrell6167]

We in Oz had to wait until 1973 or 1974 to get colour TV.....so some of our best early music performances are in B&W. You have to react to Russell Morris 'The Real Thing', psychedelic pop rock.....a beauty. It was produced by Ian 'Molly' Meldrum, who went on to be Australia's best known music 'guru' and host of the biggest music show in the country, Countdown. Russell is still going, his last album came out in 2019, a rock album but his previous three albums were blues. Very talented man.

[@kathydurow6814]

1975

[@beamboy1]

1975 for colour tv in Australia

[@blairchristie910]

1979 from my recollection is when colour TV began

[@beamboy1]

@@blairchristie910 nah, 1975.

[@blairchristie910]

@@beamboy1 I was born in 75 I only recall 79 my parents bought a Rank Arena first time I ever saw colour

[@shaz464]

Ok, now you know Russell Morris you absolutely must react to The Real Thing.

[@matthewseeber8529]

I had the honour of meeting Russell Morris,wonderful kind person

[@mikelimb2866]

Russell has many more songs to enjoy and he is alive and well and singing just as good as ever

[@mikelimb2866]

Glad that some of Australia's rock icons are getting recognition around the world.

[@kamrongrant]

Russ still sings local pubs around the joint and is a great bloke to chat to, very open to have a drink with his audience after the show. Absolute legend this guy!

[@orlielf]

Yay so glad you liked my request 😊 had a feeling the vibrato would get you. This song gets stuck in my head all the time xx

[@johnd8892]

Thanks for your request and outlay.

[@2catscan]

And years later he is still as good!

[@mssuziquzi]

When you saw Kate Ceberano, Mahalia Barnes & Nikka Costa singing The Real Thing, they were covering Russel Morris's 1969 hit. His popularity rivaled John Farnham's back then. He's still doing gigs now. I went to one of his concerts a couple of years ago and he was singing great.

[@anthonyhaylock6655]

Russell Morris is a legend , great vocalist and songwriter

[@suave-rider]

I'm seeing Russell in concert next April here in Sydney He is now a spritely 73 😁

[@victorblakey4260]

Russell is still singing live, and he is still as awesome live as he ever was, live or in the studio.

[@user-cx5io9uc8e]

This American has laid out how good Russell Morris voice is , make s me love this song even more .

[@robertdelaney1649]

The joy you get from hearing amazing voices you transfer so easily to us the viewer. You obviously have a great voice yourself so to see such truly honest emotion in you reactions is awesome.

[@TheSamleigh]

This is a strong song that will always exist to be heard.

[@stevie65able]

At the beginning of December 2019, my wife and I had the pleasure of seeing him perform here in Melbourne. First half of the gig he played songs off his most recent album and his voice was great. The second half he sang all his great hits including this. When he began singing Sweet Sweet Love, I was overcome with emotion and nostalgia. His voice sounded exactly the same as when I first heard it back in the seventies! I just sat there stunned. For someone in their seventies to be singing like that just blew my mind. Russell Morris is still one of my all time favourites.

[@suzeprimrose-7466]

As a pre teen, I grew up listening to Russel. I reckon I'd have bawled too. ❤

[@stevie65able]

@@suzeprimrose-7466 Within a few seconds of him starting to sing that song I choked up. First heard him when I was about 13-14 in the late seventies. First song I ever heard him sing was the "Real Thing". Blew my mind completely at the time.

[@kumarapatch1234]

One of the greatest artist australia has produced

[@Mrmikey0909]

saw him twice last week and he is still brilliant. Tells amazing stories, very clever and has a very gentle style. A brilliant show.

[@lyndam67]

Hey Nick, in Australia we get exposed to all American and UK music artists. Its surprising you guys in Erica don't get much exposure to Aussie music. I guess that's why so many of us are tripping with you reacting to our singers. It's a joy to behold. Thanks brother.

[@neddyladdy]

That doesn't surprise me one tiny bit. I see the US as extremely insular. They are in shock that they are not the only ones on the planet. Expected to come out of sock in 50 to 60 years.

[@debrak8521]

@lyndam67 Agreed and this song did come out in the early 70s. I think the rest of world didn't know Australia existed back then.

[@stephenanthony6508]

To get into the American music scene back then, you had to pay for your management to go to the USA and promote the band, then you had to pay to get a tape played for the management of a big act that you might get a tour supporting. You could try it on your own, but without the finance, that is very difficult. The bands that made it, Goanna and others, they were the ones who were lucky and got that very rare break. Chisel tried and failed in the USA, so did the Divynals and Mental as Anything. The list goes on. I know that Wendy and the Rocketts manager went to the USA several times, trying to get her a support on a major tour. They ended up getting booked for the European leg of a Brian Adams tour, he threw them off the tour after they were called back for encores in Berlin. They sat around in London and ended up supporting ZZ Top. I should mention that Wendy was charting higher in Berlin than Brian Adams at the time.

[@lyndamac1058]

OMG i love this song, makes me want to download all his songs again. I remember driving with this up so loud in my car lol.. He is 73 now and in our ARIA hall of fame. I know I have said this but we or I born in 63 grew up with the best music ever.

[@delilahparnell8285]

Russell plays at our local pub about once a year. He still has a phenomenal voice and it’s the best way to spend a Sunday afternoon, overlooking the Lake with Russell. 🍺 🎶 🏝

[@FibroKitten]

One of Australia's singing greats!

[@warrenwoods8285]

you can still see him live in Ballina in NSW now...

[@debcook1713]

Legend!!! One of THE Best Is Russell Morris. I grew up listening to his songs.

[@popeye807]

Colour TV didn't come to Australia until 1974.

[@evaadams8298]

This is my favourite Russell Morris tune! LOVE IT!! 👏👏👏🇦🇺

[@MoonFox_5989]

Amen my Man. Russel Morris is out and out one of Australia's finest talents, and this song always has the power to lift my mood and get me singing along!

[@DeborahEllis-l3j]

I went to see Russell in concert, in Tassie 2 years ago. He was still an amazing singer! 🙂

[@gamer_boy1770]

Saw Russell Morris in a small pub back in 1990 in Bacchus Marsh Australia...no more than 50 people. He sung the place down. Amazing talent and he's never stopped working. So much respect for him.

[@SingTas]

He is a legend. Still going strong, touring and making new music. I remember having a little crush on him in my teen years

[@leannemayor5755]

Love this song . It’s beautiful and reminds me of innocent times . Folksie and reminds me of the age of Aquarius , it’s so lovely to hear. I love your reaction videos . You really know music . Love it and thanks again from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺

[@michaelzani8848]

Russel sings "i am the real thing",magic song.

[@gimal0156]

Russell Morris still performing in 2022, a singer and song writer of some the best Australian and international songs. I nearly drove my parents crazy playing my first 45 record - It’s all over now, baby blue. I’ve still got it.😘

[@carolynmck6046]

I've seen Russell live and he is amazing, still sounds fantastic !

[@DeidreL9]

He’s a lovely, lovely man too. The whole package. We are VERY proud of Russell. Thank you for this!❤️

[@doolie165]

he sounds incredible live.

[@DSK12345y]

i LIVE IN jAPAN AND LISTEN to Russell almost EVERY week in my Factory and car !!! He has so many hits and now plays lots of BLUES !!! HIS MR AMERICA song is INSANE !!! NO AUTO TUNE IN THOSE DAYS !!! He lived and GIGED around LA for many years in the 70s 80s

[@karenevans8622]

The best and still a legend!!! Nothing but love ❤️ ❤

[@PurpleUnicorn212]

You need to listen to the whole song without stopping all the time, then react. His voice to this day is still superb. He still tours the country performing.

[@oakfat5178]

I enjoy having it broken down to explain the bits I wouldn't notice for myself. Scrolling back and forth from a delayed commentary would be a hassle

[@heatherwickstead7980]

Thanks for that. I hadn't seen him since I was a teenager , I think, here in Melbourne ( I'm 68 now!) I appreciate him much more now!

[@Scott.V.Grube1]

He is my favourite singer. ❤

[@quincary5791]

I'm in the UK and discovered RM by listening to a New Zealand radio station on internet radio. I love "Rachael" from back then and "It's all over now, Baby Blue" performed recently...terrific voice still.

[@jorice5528]

So freakin pumped this was requested! He is still performing & smashing it out of the park! Tours all the little towns & brings his magic far & wide. Super reaction 👏👏❤️

[@queenslanddiva]

We didn't get colour tv in Australia until about 1973. I LOVE Russell Morris. He's still singing and is still amazing. Sweet Sweet Love is on my list of all time favourite songs. Russell's voice is very different now and he sings Aussie blues, which he writes. I've seen him in concert many times and I still love him. Check it out. Oh, and another fab Aussie singer you should check out is Brian Cadd - check out Gingerman

[@rosmeeker1964]

I remember waiting for them to play GIngerman again on the radio.

[@johnd8892]

As late as March 1975 for colour TV.

[@rosmeeker1964]

@@johnd8892 There is a youtube clip of Aunty Jack switching to colour just before colour broadcasting was supposed to start. IT's worth rewatching.

[@rosmeeker1964]

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[@johnd8892]

@@rosmeeker1964 Yes. I remember watching that Aunty Jack ep on the University Student Union student lounge colour TV Live. Along with hordes of other students who could not afford colour TVs back then, along with our families for a few years.

[@ozmatt1222]

Looks like you are well and truly deep down the Aussie rabbit hole. Seeing as though you are clearly a fan of John Farnham, I’m certain you will love Jack Jones “Hold me in your Arms”. Also would love to see your reaction to a very talented indigenous singer Thelma Plum. I highly recommend her Triple J (Live for like a version) video for ‘Better in Blak’. Such an amazing performance with a powerful message.

[@NeilBlanco]

Yeah I was thinking if he loves John Farnham, he'll definitely like Jack Jones...

[@tabithascoot]

Jack Jones did a john farnham spoof for comedy club or Dgeneration or fast forward, one of those comedy shows, around the time he and southern sons were back up for john farnham! I loved Southern sons, saw them backing john at Seagulls in 1989 or90

[@sharenedrennan1602]

Russell Morris still tours and still releases

[@craighawkins3137]

He wrote this song and offered it to John Farnham who rejected it because it took too long to get to the chorus. So he recorded it himself