Russell Morris - Rachel (1970)

Music from Australia and New Zealand in the year 1970:
Russell Morris performing the single 'Rachel' (May, 1970) on the ABC-TV program Hit Scene - broadcasted in 1970.
Note: Hit Scene, was an Australian popular music television series produced and broadcast by ABC TV in black and white transmission. The thirty-minute weekly series debuted on 10 May 1969 and was broadcast until 16 December 1972 and was hosted by Dick Williams.
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[@lymeindazone7293]

im RACHEL BORN 1970 MY DAD BOUGHT THIS ON 45 RPM VINYL WHEN.I.WAS BORN AND I STILL HAVE THIS RECORD AS MY PRIDE AND JOY

[@treborif]

Today is 25th April 2024. We don't forget.

[@raymcdonald2285]

This song is dedicated to Nurses. They are true hero's - we call our sport stars hero - they are not - Nurses / Police and firefighters and doctors are Hero's

[@carolinegodden4364]

WELL SAID!! I agree bravo!!! Biggest thanks CJ xxx Australia 🇦🇺 STRAYA SOUTHERN Cross ➕ Southern HEMISPHERE

[@BarryMillar]

There is a pretty good argument now for deleting police from your heros list. All else agreed.

[@vanillaexplosion99]

I agree except for many police today are not the good guys but only enforcers for the elite.

[@marcdorse9848]

As a boy in primary school in a small rural school ,the Vietnam War was constantly on the tele,papers etc. some boys from our town were over there...Our teacher Mr Flanagan suggested we write to some of the diggers doing their duty....to our delight as kids several troopers wrote back thanking us for our support....we wrote for many months...and some lads visited our little school after their tours....I have held a lifelong respect for our ADF who with honour serve and protect our nation and values....this is not being jingoistic...but merely a memory from a then 12 yo kid

[@jadeshannon2272]

I loved your comment

[@darrellblackman3988]

One of Australia's finest singers. I miss those great years.

[@327mill]

Thank God for youtube.......😍

[@glennhenderson9243]

This song reminds me of so many things. It is beautiful, powerful and sad. A masterpiece. Thank you Russell.

[@renzy5270]

Something about Russell's voice hits me so viscerally, just hits me right in the feels 😢

[@salfinlay2288]

And here we are in 2023, with these words so apt after 7.10.23..

[@mariepaul7258]

I lived those years when Russell put this song out ...My neighbors Husband had died in Nam ...His sister sang this song at his funeral ......one of the saddest time of my life.

[@brucegeange7082]

My grandfather was badly injured fighting in Ypres his brother died six months after being wounded by 7 bullets from a Turkish shell on Gallipoli. Last year I received an email in NZ from the UK asking if I was related to Uncle Wally. A gentleman had picked up a ww1 photo album in an opshop. It had belonged to Uncle Wallys nurse at Walton on Thames. Having been hospitalized many times, nurses have my respect, admiration and love as no other profession or people.

[@carolinegodden4364]

Thank you for sharing your experience, context and insight. Caroline xxx Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺 There were some wonderful TV series about the Nurses, I can't remember the names. Aussie top quality productions. Grrr I don't recall name, fabulous performances... long time since I've had a 📺.

[@davidclifton1390]

Very under rated song and artist. One of his best performances.

[@russclifton2026]

29-july-2022, saw Russell M in Burnie Tas, 73 odd yo, and holds a Great tune , well over 2 hrs non stop. Classic artist & band.

[@grantharrismusic]

@@russclifton2026 I remember talking to him after seeing him here in Perth a few years ago now. I was amazed at how powerful his voice is and his range hasn't faltered one bit. He said it just seemed to get stronger the older he got.

[@jeanross474]

What a powerful song and Russell, your voice is AMAZING. I've listened to 'Rachel' since I was babysitting at 13 years old. I'm 65 now and still I listen to this beautiful song.

[@carmenbramich4255]

I'm hearing you. Me too

[@robertfloyd8703]

​@carmenbramich4255 great song

[@konewone361]

Likewise and I’m a 69 year old

[@jandeane8793]

One of his best. One of Australia’s most underrated singer songwriters. 💕

[@arohaellwood7008]

Russell is a New Zealander

[@raymondsommerfeldt2817]

Vietnam- what a tragedy. I was 16 when this song came out. Stirred me then and still does. And the world still hasn't changed.

[@carolinegodden4364]

Where in the moment of change for the better 📦 moment... well, me thinks. CJ x Melbourne 🙏 for ease and grace in the transition. Q++ 🎺 9:04 am Melbourne 🚬 ☕ break moi Catchya ✈

[@Gregory1959]

I was about 19 years old and on a Friday night we travelled from Liverpool to Bexley North hotel to see this great Australian legend perform, I'm 64 now and remember like it was yesterday 😊

[@davidbloxham6114]

Awesome tribute to men and women who served during wars! June 2022

[@donnarawlinsfrench220]

I remember this beautiful song as a 12 year old. My younger brother (as he recently revealed to me) was terrified at the time that I would be called up as part of the television/government conscription lottery/orgy that was part of our lives in 1969. Ronnie Burn's "Smiley" gave a sadder Vietnam war tinge to the classic Australian movie icon. Less commonly known is Matt Taylor's song "Tweetie", about a childhood friend called up to serve, and then die in Vietnam. Matt was the key vocalist in Aussie blues band Chain. As a solo act, and as support act to Jethro Tull, he performed this song at the Sydney Opera House in 1973. His pain was most evident to us in the audience; though his mighty blues voice never wavered and was the most fitting tribute to his lost childhood friend.

[@Koala63211]

A powerful Anti war song from the Vietnam era, from the point of view of one of God's Angels on Earth. There were then, and still today too many Rachels who sit and hold the hands of young men and women dying from war. They become whoever the dying soldier needs them to be at that time, as they comfort them and tell them they are not alone. God Bless you Rachel.

[@Rob-fc9wg]

Why does this god of yours allow war, especially wars fought in his own name?

[@davidbyrne9506]

@@Rob-fc9wg The argument is God has given man free will. Evil men will use God's name to do all sorts of evil - wars in the "name of God", pedo priests, American televangelists ripping off the vulnerable. When we see what Put1n and his entourage of vodka guzzling barbarians are doing in Ukraine, they are not worthy of being called humans. In them you can see the deeds of Satan. In nurses like Rachel in this song, there is the work of God.

[@brianlove8413]

@@Rob-fc9wg Because God has allowed mankind to rule himself without direction, and as expected, hasn't worked out that well for "man" himself!.

[@Rob-fc9wg]

@@brianlove8413 If I was a god, I most certainly would not allow wars in my name. That makes me more moral than your imaginary friend.

[@gazzathomas1423]

@@brianlove8413 what is your solution to this problem then

[@MurrayJoe]

This song has the haunting line in the middle where Russell Morris sings these words, . . . . “My dear family, . . . “ “The world and people in it, go the way they will, and there’s not a man black or white who can ever hope to stop them.”

[@janellew5474]

Makes ya cry... for Rachel who has to cope with war memories, and her family, who are so grateful to get her back 😪

[@barrybourke7547]

Russell Morris; what a legend and this song is very moving. I was 13 years old when you released this song which should have been number 1. In my heart it was and always will be.

[@Gregory1959]

A true Aussie legend 😊

[@susanneelisabethbiarinec6082]

Russell was the 70’s , my best friend wanted to go to Perth ( where he lived) to have his baby... we loved him, glad he is still around💕

[@johnargyropoulos8713]

Loved this and lots of other tracks Russell recorded. Loved this one since I was a kid. It still has an emotional impact on me in my 60s. I seem to remember that Russell didn't like the track but it's an Australian classic. He's a national treasure.

[@carolinegodden4364]

He, sure is, A NATIONAL TREASURE... how come he never became huge internationally? Or was he and I didn't realise. I've seen him perform many times over the years... Such an accomplished, polished and down to earth Performer. A very humble soul. He must be empathic... loads of people say they feel like it's a big , comforting hug, to have been in his presence.... I concur with that view.

[@rickfisher854]

Probably the best singer/ song writer Aussie has produced.

[@moon-kd9ro]

This was the song my grandad sung to my mum when she was little. She's called Rachel. Unfortunately he died by smoking when she was young. No wonder tears were pouring down her eyes when she found this song. They played this when he died. They kept him that night and all of his children cuddled up with him, playing all the songs of their memories. Now I play this for my mum every fathers day... She says thank you and starts crying. She misses him deeply and she had a really good connection with him. I never met him neither did my dad but I think he would have been a nice man. This song is one of the biggest connections my mum and grandad have. I think this song is very beautiful and I love it.

[@cherylmorris4277]

Fayke that is beautiful story brought tears to my eyes, music is so magical how it evokes memories

[@tonybarfridge4369]

Rizoku suicide is not the same somehow

[@blairmcalister4628]

@@green-eyedkiwi we were raised on these amazing songs from the 60's and 70's. Magical times...brings back so many memories...

[@ianward2436]

Beautiful spell binding song

[@sonialaspina186]

Truly breathtakingly

[@lanabanana68]

I was lucky enought to see Russell live in 2019 and wow,what a voice! still such a gorgeous crooner in his 70s! what a nice bloke too.Happy Birthday for yesterday Russell

[@siagudsell3053]

One of the very best songs of all time, very tiuching and so close to home

[@ButtonPhonics]

Added to my playlist of 1970's GREAT songs (how did I miss this one as a boy) - Russel really is one of the Great Australian singers.

[@billk9856]

Russell is a National Treasure. Simple as that.

[@pikemeredith5604]

When u heard all these great songs they were imbedded into your memory & u never forgot them. Russell is still going strong today so I think he is "The Real Thing".

[@joanimlach6355]

100 % The real thing.

[@debargus9196]

If there was an Anthem to inspire nurses to keep going, You made it! Be proud. It may have been Vietnam then and Codvid now. The picture's different but the days are so similar. Nursed for 44 years now. When a bit flat get recharged from a welcome home. How did you have such insight and generosity when such a young artist? Beautiful work Russell. Your capacity for compassion and love is obvious. I have three beautiful brothers. You are my favourite fourth.

[@joanimlach6355]

Loved him then and to this day continue listening to him. Congratulations to you for your great work nursing over the years.

[@jenniferbyrnes428]

Nurses eat their own. Nurses treat each other like shit. Speaking as someone who's been there and done that. If your a patient advocate they will get rid of you anyway they can.

[@debargus9196]

Some do. Some don't. Politicians and their managers treat us like shit. Our poor wages cost. Some few managers are fantastic. Anyway, have always been and will advocate for patients and families. Have been on several crosses and wanted to give up many times. Regardless, the good people keep us going. Nurses don't eat their own. Budgets chew us up. The job is about comfort for people. No awards, cash or trophies in this job. but some great memories. This song is how it is.

[@RaciePSB]

@@jenniferbyrnes428 I've seen it in psyche nursing more so.

[@russellmorris6160]

@@jenniferbyrnes428 I want to Specially appreciate you for being a big fan Thanks for your nice comment on my post, it means a lot to me. I want you to send me a direct message via hangouts using my personal email or you can as well add me up on WhatsApp through my mobile number that will be indicated below. Also endeavor to add your name to the text so I can know you are the one texting because I don't reply unnecessary messages. Hangouts email::. [e-mail]

[@georgehodges560]

George Hodges One of my fave songs to wake up to every day. Makes me feel calm and at peace, and brings a smile to my face. Rachel will always remind of a time long ago.

[@lauriegook8885]

A classic track to hear in 2024

[@marlenesullivan3113]

L♡VE THIS SONG,PLEASE BRING BACK THE 70s🕺❤🎼🎼

[@neilkelcey6959]

Sorry 😢 I’m

[@marlenesullivan3113]

​@@neilkelcey6959IM NOT CRYING ( I TELL FIBS )

[@waynedunn1108]

Russel Morris is an Aussie legend in my book.i rate him along side the easybeats and the beegees I know that's a big statement but the guys amazing im a Johnny Farnham fan to but I prefer to listen to Russel.i have his best of cd not a bad song on.it love you Russel your a true Aussie great

[@leannerossi3970]

I love this so much so much my mother was a nurse my grandfather fought in world war two my daughter's name is Rachel

[@laretta5324]

saw him last night he had a sore throat and sang like the legend he is

[@paulgerard4503]

Easy to image a good Aussie girl offering help and kindness to our boys in Vietnam.

[@raydavis4234]

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[@Godisnotahe]

Such a beautiful exquisite voice. Love Russell’s songs.

[@leanneskinner6833]

Love love love this and had a major major crush on Russell what a brilliant beautiful man 💜💜💜

[@lorrainebarry7184]

this song reminds me of a dear freind i had may she rest in peace rachael

[@louisemusiclover]

Lyrics Gather round on ma's knee, To read this weeks letter. I wonder what will be, We hope the news is better. The men here die like flies ma, I bandaged their blinded eyes ma, And the kids with their aching feet Aint got nothing to eat ma. The hospital has no door dad, Soldiers lie on the floor dad, Oh I did my best, But I cant take anymore dad Rachel's Coming Home Rachel's coming home Oh and i don't think She'll go away a gain Rachel's seen the light World too big to fight And I don't think she'll go away again My dear family The world and people in it Go the way they will But there is not a man Black or White Who can never hope To stop them Source: Musixmatch Songwriters: Raymond Froggatt

[@Aroha016]

Oh the memories of 13... Loved this song Still do 😢

[@tontronghung4685]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written by an Australian Beautiful song. Beautiful song.

[@motoxbuddy]

Not written by RM

[@joeverheijen7773]

One of our best of all time, talented song writer and singer, he had so many great songs!! Thanks Russell!!

[@amsob77]

My all time favourite Russell Morris song.

[@ndhan72]

Mine too.

[@cathywoods2089]

Absolutely monster song sung with great feeling. Loved it the first time I heard it and still love it.

[@joanimlach6355]

I did then and I still do now.

[@annab8189]

Beautiful. I haven’t heard this song in years and now I can’t stop playing it. He was hot!

[@timothywinch2694]

I simply love this song which reflects the horrors of war & that we should never go down that path ever again, but sadly governments send brave men & women to war

[@gmr588]

You cannot improve this, brilliant, sad , just a classic

[@jethrox827]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written by an Australian

[@dougroche8242]

I think this was written by British singer song writer Raymond Froggatt

[@motoxbuddy]

@@dougroche8242 yes

[@rodaspegren1818]

Finally got to hear Russell sings this earlier this year. A beautiful song. Wonderful song!

[@Truth-fk3vp]

I love you Russell xx

[@achates20able]

Under rated singer, love his work, songs and great voice.

[@gordonjespersen3277]

This song and Just walk away Renee Are two of my all time favorites from a great era of music.

[@marlenesullivan3113]

AGREED

[@bryanpalmer9660]

I agree- remember both of these from my childhood,two beautiful timeless 💎 from a beautiful,timeless era of music Auckland New Zealand 2021

[@scottashley714]

Wow 🤩 each to their own, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, trash or treasure🤷‍♂️

[@woodie0044]

Brilliant performer and a great protest song. Those were great years for Australian Rock. All heil Russell Morris!

[@lanabanana68]

allow me to metaphorically shake your hand,Sir :)

[@guyren49]

I think you meant 'hail'. Your spelling invokes an altogether different vibe, lol 🙂

[@gunterschymkiw3193]

Russell, you star! Great song.

[@gerryelliman499]

Never tire hearing this fabulous song.

[@lanabanana68]

me either,chokes me up every time.

[@gmr588]

Brilliant and beautiful

[@nyosito]

Living in New York now, the second verse of this songs really hits home.

[@ozperl]

Love the song mate ❤🎉😊I enjoyed it ❤

[@raysrox57]

I Liked this Song So Much I Named My Eldest Daughter Rachel

[@leighwhite5634]

Me too

[@Jny3113]

Russel/ Legend. Beautiful song. Finally got to hear Russell sings this earlier this year. A beautiful song. Wonderful song!

[@blueflyingwolf]

Thought that this was a great song when I first heard it in 1970 when I lived in Brisbane. Only found out last year that it was written By Raymond Froggatt, an performer I saw many times in the early 1970's back here in the UK; saw him again last year in my home town, he lives less than 20 miles from me.

[@rosemariemarshall6186]

thank you for this beautiful song Russell

[@joanimlach6355]

I thank him too. A brother lost recently to the effects of Agent Orange in Vietnam. This song makes me cry every time I continue to play Russell Morris from his earlier days.

[@chloewright1811]

This is timeless. Today it also applies to New Zealand's terrible maternal mental illness and lack of government support.

[@chloewright1811]

I wonder when I am going to be able to go home? Such a beautiful and sad song. Huge emotion.

[@danieltalbot6827]

Blessed are our peacemakers!

[@carolinegodden4364]

INDEED!!! I agree 👍. Everyday human beings everywhere who are enabled to do that, as an inside job FIRST, the take that into the outer or public STAGE OF LIFE. Gotta admire that.. Catchya mates ☕ 🚬 Yep, not perfect is moi. Too bad huh!!! 9:12 am

[@lanabanana68]

what a perfect song for Anzac Day

[@sharonsheehy3128]

Such a beautiful beautiful voice 🌹🌹🌹

[@mayertsolmckinleyvol3799]

Beautiful. I haven’t heard this song in years and now I can’t stop playing it. He was hot! LOVE this,always makes me cry.Many thanks

[@beachfrontman]

Like many other commentators herein I keep coming back to this song that had an immediate impact on me when it was first released, I think it's the theme and most of all Russell's delivery with a somewhat haunting melody line. It's not hard to play on the guitar but singing it is something else! I love the orchestration, drumming etc.

[@allmicatz]

I love this song☺☺

[@debradireen3625]

I had a lot of Russell’s records including this beautiful track

[@deanlaffan2390]

Absolute superstar

[@suemcpherson1119]

Always loved this.

[@marlenesullivan3113]

SONG & VIDEO IS PRICELESS 🕺❤ Thx For Sharing

[@michellelougoon3975]

This is such a beautiful performance, such sensitivity... absolutely love it

[@pbritten1]

2020, Russell still going strong. While his voice may not be as pretty as it was then, he's still an icon worth listening to. good onya Russell Morris!

[@yumikoyonemitsu3807]

what a beautiful song. I fell in love with this so9ng when I first heard this song not long ago.

[@garyoneill8868]

A beautiful song beautifully sung.

[@daviddrewett7680]

One of Aussies hardest working musicians

[@syiwusiwehsusjsid8494]

thank you for this beautiful song Russell Wonderful song.... for any Australian who has rushed off to war in haste! what a perfect song for Anzac Day

[@charlinebartha6819]

Such a beautiful beautiful voice 🌹🌹🌹 LOVE this,always makes me cry.Many thanks

[@shanedaniels177]

One of my all time favourites :)

[@patrickfleming3658]

Great Aussie classic

[@davidbloxham9213]

Wonderful song!

[@darryljones1881]

The very best Australia has ever had. Better by far than Farnham and any others.

[@stevensokulsky1915]

Just discovered this gem. Fantastic song.

[@racheleastwood5588]

Incredible

[@janeheard-crombie8152]

Australian musician, I pray to sing with him one day, when I was a girl I was in love with his spirit and to this day when I need some loving direction as Child Protection Officer; I am able to come to peace then. Thankyou Russel.

[@gazc7684]

Good ol' song

[@davidbloxham9920]

Brilliant lyrics

[@michelledunstan9952]

Beautiful song ❣️ great band

[@camaych1979]

Russel/ Legend. Beautiful song.

[@merymerylova9187]

Jééj krásna skladba , supéér , to sa nedá opísať , aká je nádherná , perfektná RUSSELL MORRIS , jedinečná!!!

[@sue42r]

must be 40 years since I've heard this, I live in the UK now. I've got tears pouring down my face thinking of when the horror of that awful war was on the tv, in the papers, on the radio, and being protested in the streets of Melbourne - stark and real and black and white.

[@jontwest]

Thanks for your memories of an extraordinary time - it makes it seem more real for those of us not born in the era. This might be a tough question to answer, but if you had to guess, what do people of your generation think of the Jihad attacks targeting civilians in the UK, Australia, and the rest of the West in recent years, the need for concrete bollards in our cities, terrorist-response units, heavily-armed guards at Christmas markets etc, and the continuing importation of people who believe in the ideology of Jihad against us? I get the sense maybe older people are outraged at the Jihad in a way we don't see in the media, from having lived in a time of more freedom of expression, and more disgust at war generally. Studies here in Australia show the majority of people want this war against us finished via permanent deportations of jihadis & their supporters, and a complete ban on immigration to them, but there are very few protests on the street against the Jihad war. Is it that people are intimidated by the threat of being smeared by the media, in a way that they weren't in the 60s? It seems to me a significant minority of people simply do what the globalist media tell them to do - close their eyes to this war on us in our own cities, don't protest in the streets against the war, don't worry about the piles of dead bodies and the more numerous injured, and the bereft families, just "keep calm and carry on" as if nothing's changed.

[@Beatrhythmfashion]

jontwest, Born in the 60’s. From this here standpoint, Western nations, on account of the patterns of hegemony and exploitation they/we have perpetrated upon the Middle East and beyond through the decades (more like, centuries), have unwittingly procreated and imported these reactionary ideologies and their resultant unspeakable atrocities. You won’t necessarily learn it in high school or in the mainstream media, but some immersion in research will be enough to inform you whence the loathing comes and why. Geez, it’s going on today in Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, Somalia, Yemen, Israel/Palestine, etc, and internally in many of the states in which The West has (or still does) unduly influenced the course of political affairs. Violence begets violence, and he who bashes the hornet’s nest will get stung in the end, so at last the West is reaping the wages of its own historical, atrocious sins. I am by no means telling you I either support or appreciate it, simply that I recognise well the genesis. The “Piano Player”, as Elton John would have it ....

[@alisonoconnor2691]

M'y sentiments exactly. I was iin upper second art school.

[@colleendeegan7141]

Thanks for the memories. Love this song!!

[@trevorauld1039]

@@Beatrhythmfashion idiot

[@roblovell7489]

brilliant artist and person saw him live in 2008 and he was just great

[@joanimlach6355]

Have seen him live as well but in the early days. Brilliant.