Russell Morris - The Real Thing (Live)

On an evening in early July 2023, music enthusiasts gathered to witness a truly awe-inspiring performance by the legendary Australian singer-songwriter, Russell Morris. The audience was in for an extraordinary treat as Morris took the stage accompanied by the grand 54-piece Southern Cross Symphony & his own 10-piece Band, creating a musical experience that would be etched in their hearts forever.
Here is your first look at what happened ... Russell performing The Real Thing.
Russell Morris - The Real Thing (Symphonic Concert) Available now on DVD, 2CD or 2LP!
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[@Codythewondercat]

There are rare songs that transcend time and space..... This is one. Incredible. What a time to be alive in 1969.... Its like the world suddenly woke from its sleep!!

[@ozperl]

Wow, he’s still got his beautiful voice 🎤🕺🎸🎻🎼🎶💓👍👩🏻‍🦱🙏👋🏻

[@lesleymerrett6084]

What a fabulous experience we had at his concert in Melbourne. The added bonus was the orchestra, added another dimension to the show. Brilliant show Russell, your voice is still amazing.

[@wazzazone]

I have always been a fan.

[@cherylfrank6468]

For 25 long years , I was not permitted to hear music, in person or even on car radio….. now I am free to finally catch up. And it feels like heaven.

[@tonybarfridge4369]

Why?

[@lettylynton1932]

I was there for this show - it was the best!!! Russell Morris is an under -rated Australian performer and song-writer. He was brilliant. 😀😀.

[@raymondpagerayandlouise3185]

Have seen Russel live twice in the last 5 years - easily the best of the ''old'' Australian rockers going around today. Still has it in spades!

[@MarcelleMurphy]

It was a fabulous concert. What a voice. What a talent. The orchestra adding another layer of brilliance!

[@ianclark572]

One of, if not the best of Australian songs.

[@peterw6227]

Yep, especially in the context and technology of the times.

[@stephenchigwidden7504]

I'm 64yo and i remember him on centerspread posters in the TV guide. He always seemed so cool to me. He was always dressed very stylishly. I just love him yes im a fan boy and this performance shows that he's still got it. He was a revelation in the late 60s and early 70s.

[@LikkieAU]

OMG! That was frickin’ incredible. Way exceeded my expectations… bravo!

[@KH-rc7tl]

Absolute classic !!! He’s still got it. Fabulous

[@peterhodges7274]

I was 13 when 'The Real Thing's was released in 1969 and I thought it was the best Australian rock song ever. Now in November 2023 I'm 67 and I think it's the best rock song ever - Australian or otherwise. A great song it caught the feel of the 1960's and still carries that vibe of the era. This is the best version I've heard, combining Russell Morris, backing singers, band and orchestra brilliantly. Of course I'm not a musician, tone deaf in fact; but I can recognise talent and professionalism perfectly combined. With modern medicine advancing all the time is another 60 years possible. Live long and prosper, Russell. 👍🇦🇺🖖

[@delhidebb1749]

I’ve seen him live a few times and he is amazing! An Aussie legend who has never lost the gift!

[@rossdrayton5476]

Us old guys rule peter

[@rossalynsmith5253]

I saw this show in Sydney at the Opera house and it was really good and having the Orchestra as well.

[@eugenebolinger5787]

Thank Clive Palmer for suggesting to Russell to perform with an orchestra behind him. Apparently Clive Palmer has been a big fan for a long time. He also put his money whre his mouth is and funded the entire project. It has revitalised Russell's career. Hats off to both. great sound.

[@caroldudgeon50s]

Fantastic performance! Just a pleasure to listen to still, after all these years. 😊

[@richardsully3951]

Russell Morris you are THE REAL THING. Monday night Hamer Hall blew me away, fantastic show that every music lover should go see. The orchestra and your band made for one of the best live concerts I have been to. Thank you so much, memories forever.

[@tonybarfridge4369]

I only wish my voice would remain so good with age. I guess training and lots of practice would've helped preserve it and I might be blowing away the videoke audiences. I hope before he goes he will finally tell where he got the inspiration for Bloodstone and why he could not or would not ever do such an album again.

[@DeniseCarolB]

He sounds even better than he did 30 years ago excellent.

[@jenlarge9036]

WOW!

[@pamelahay6242]

A perfect fusion of Rock, band & orchestra. Good one Russell. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 50 years on…😊😎💖

[@johnmorris1162]

Some years ago Russell Morris played at my kids Primary School fete. I had no idea it was going to happen, just heard the music playing when I was inside the school hall and was puzzled because it sounded live but was too accurate. So I went outside to see and was amazed to see the man himself playing, thanks Russell. I actually found this video because of the current search for a Matilda's chant for the FIFA World Cup and 'The Real Thing' just popped into my head. How about something like "you are the real - thing. Ma ma ma ma ma - ma ma ma ma Ma-tilll-das" or "Come and see the Matildas, come and see,. Come and see the real thing, come and see".

[@kathyscowen2570]

You continue to be more brilliant, each time i see you Russell Morris 👏 ❤🎉

[@richessem5369]

PURE SYNCRINICITY !!!!!!!!!!!!!! PURE -----TOTALLY PURE !!!!!!!!! A VERY SYQUENTIAL PERFORMANCE---!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOULD LOVE TO SEE THIS LIVE

[@kazz3956]

54 years after this song was released, and it's still 🔥. My goodness, just let that sink in! Russell, you are the Real Thing. 🎉🎉🎉

[@raymondsommerfeldt2817]

Russell certainly is the REAL THING! Just as good now as when it was first a hit all those years back. What a legend of Rock.

[@roseloose1013]

Bloody Briliant . Russell Morris is a Legend.

[@JonNewell]

I saw this show at the Sydney Opera House, absolutely an incredible performance all around, I bought the live recording too, I’m hooked!

[@rossdrayton5476]

If you could see me you would note that I am absolutely green in envy

[@cherylfrank6468]

Absolutely BRILLIANT! All class‼️👏👏👏

[@glenyceszymkarczuk9241]

Wow, Wow, Wow still so bloody fantastic.❤❤

[@salsmell6815]

Takes me back to the 70s!! Come n c the real thing here in Melbourne ❤

[@kerrykelaher2607]

Wow wow and. " wow !" 👌

[@shirleydowd7102]

I rember this sureal tune while wagging upwey high school while another friend was getting body painted fair f,,,,,,cks still fabulous

[@rossdrayton5476]

Thanks Clive. Best investment you have ever made.cheers mate.

[@niccox100]

Superb effort from Russell … i was a fan back in 1969 … great to hear he still has both voice and timing. Orchestration reaonably faithful to the original complex piece. Excellent.

[@jujufirefly]

Oh my! He still has it - in spades!

[@lyndihodson101]

Oh this is soo awesome..well deserved Russell 👏 🥰🌟

[@bardot111]

I can’t believe it’s got only 300 likes!!!

[@TWAITAable]

Unbelievable! Such a humble Australian icon who has improved with age. Went to Brisbane concert and absolutely adored it.

[@keithcarter9396]

The Adelaide show was killer, Russell is an amazing singer and seems to improve every time I see him and that is plenty. Great orchestra and I was pleased to see Peter Robinson on guitar again, a great player.

[@Aroha016]

Bloody brilliant! Come to NZ Russell Morris Please 🙏

[@Bittersweet.Symphony.]

Excellent

[@redwhiteblack66]

So good.

[@galbrunfranck9960]

Fantastic.

[@michaelpowell6023]

all I can say is wow. have scene twice live,and was always amazzing

[@rogergreen9861]

Saw the Caprettos at Twin Towns and now this is a must. Appropriate that what SHOULD be our Anthem finally received the proper fanfare. Power on, legend.

[@MagicThys]

Looking forward to November at the Festival Theatre here in Adelaide

[@marie-louisefryer4783]

Well done to you Russell Morris. I have loved your music since I was young. I take my hat off to you ❤🎉

[@suzannelolsenau]

Brilliant

[@markbullock6446]

What a great concert, loved every minute thank you Russel.

[@gailmaree7719]

Aww Russell still my heartthrob after 50 years.. keep on rocking ❤

[@jumbo6009]

Brilliant....thanks Molly.

[@markgurney8556]

Oh far out Russell please realase this on dvd please this be fantastic to always own ,play enjoy please

[@elizabethstumpf7708]

Russell still has it!!!! Great performance

[@robynbateman7002]

Russell Morris Wow incredible, better than ever ! I saw his concert at Hamer Hall 31st October Brilliant

[@shirleyhenriksen2026]

WOW Russell you have still got it. God love ya.

[@robisa069]

Brilliant , A legend 😎

[@allanwoods4553]

this man is an icon ..proud to be australian go Russell

[@filboe]

I'm not even Aussie (tho 6 of my grandkids are) but I know what you mean. This is just as good as it was back in the day.

[@allanwoods4553]

If you live here and call oz home no matter what colour or race from i reackon you are australian

[@joalardel]

😮 Love this ❤

[@joalardel]

Still love this song! Way to go Russell!

[@Richie.G.String]

I have to admit that I've had little awareness of this tune. I was born in 1971, and so the tune predates that. Yet, I've had recollections of it due to my parents. Listening to it now, and this version performed just recently, feels to me almost magical. Awesome!

[@Richie.G.String]

I'll bang on for a bit longer. When I grew up, I never got into rock and so on. Despite my parents. I discovered the joys of disco, dark wave, industrial, and various other forms of electronica. This tune, "The Real Thing", would totally fit within any set played by any dropkick DJ in a club spinning psychedelic trance.

[@ellalord9705]

Wow, just wow, this just is the real thing xxx

[@colinwoods5663]

by far the greatest music hit in Australian history. never heard anything like it ever just a all-around classic. Just a shame he stuffed it up with drugs he was on his way .

[@squarejawpublishing]

I reckon Johnny Young would be chuffed that someone as good as Russell Morris sang his song all those years ago, is still singing it now and doing it such justice

[@razsbags]

Fantastic! This is the Real Thing! Come back to Yamba NSW.

[@PeterElla]

sensational 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@lizreedy5329]

Was Excellent at The Savannah in the Round on the weekend . Please come back and play at the Kuranda Amphitheatre

[@patrickpower6034]

Still got it mate👍👍

[@michaeltaylor8937]

So the Live CD is coming out soon, however what about a DVD?

[@pamelahay6242]

More likely to be a “ Streamer” than hard DVD product even if a lot of interested people will be from the VHS/DVD era. Lucky to get a CD!

[@tombstone7577]

Russell.. you dated my mum in the 70s

[@bruwatso9179]

The big question is: Does the concert include the flip side of the original 45 rpm single i.e. 'Part 3 Into Paper Walls?' It was a more than worthy follow-up to The Real Thing with a similar epic quality....kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHyrq4h-l5uaarM

[@PhilBathols]

You will have to come to find out but I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.

[@Bonddm2002]

It was the opening song of the concert.

[@kerrykelaher2607]

" song of the ages " ( should have been a world wide hit maybe bad timing with release )

[@tomsaunders383]

Seen you live with 2 guitars in Cairns. Orchestra doesn't make it better😢

[@ACDZ123]

At least he made some profit in cairns ..imagine the wage bill with that orchestra

[@rodneybrewer8797]

What a lege😂

[@gazzzza]

where is greechie? fuck me a symphony for a great aussie song seen russ and co do this for a long time ,, must be a woke thing to do something like this ?

[@stevec8555]

Ha ha ha!! Russell exceeded his remarkable 1969 achievement. Who would have thought it possible! Russell Morris is indeed, The Real Thing!

[@stevec8555]

Unlike Meatloaf and Darryl Braithwaite, Russell has not lost his voice. Rusty Morris smashed The Real Thing out of the park!!