Russell Morris - The Real Thing

Another great performance by Russell (probably one of his best) this time at the Byron Bay Blues Festival 2013

[@LisbethE60]

Only AMAZING! Best rendition. Outstanding - band, singers, guitar solo - all of it. Perfik. Never get tired of listening to this version. 👏👏👏🧡

[@gregkoe60]

Look at the crowd, everyone of them smiling and happy seeing a Aussie legend doing his best song when they see it. Great!

[@teammigobrewing162]

I can't like this performance enough - that voice, the playing, Vicka and Linda, everything is perfect!

[@peterhelmore2766]

question is have you seen the real thing ???/

[@heatherfoster4154]

This incredibly talented performer is so amazing and he never really got the credit he really deserved. This is live and he has this amazing ability to to bring the message across with "Pure and Raw talent" He has so got "The Gift" Such a devoted fan. Love this man and his talent. I would hazard that not many performers can perform like this these day's. YES I am passionate about Russell Morris. Unreal and his support band are amazing. Having a talented Guitarist as a son I would like to see anyone perform like this these day's.

[@Stllno]

Keep the passion alive - Russell and his contemporaries (Normie Rowe, Ross D Wiley, Ronnie Burns, even Johnny Farnham) we’re unsung hero’s of Aussie music in the 60’s and 70’s! I also didn’t know that Russell was such and accomplished and talented guitarist. True talent! 😎😊

[@simon4043]

Heather you said it better than anyone. He really is a legend. Australia's answer to Neil Young, but with a better voice IMO

[@timwilson5471]

I saw him in Sydney in January 2021. He's still got it! Fkn brilliant !

[@tisbutaname45]

Five decades later and he was brilliant way back then - have never seen someone so perfect and get so more amazing! Phenomenal!

[@Richard-kk6ot]

The man is a legend has not lost it seen him a lot over the last 30 years and just gets better

[@1Kaileegirl]

I was there in the crowd and it was absolutely brilliant

[@happyandprosperous3188]

Wow..!!! What a experience.. You saw the Real Thing.. Bloody hell, wish I did..

[@billk9856]

@@happyandprosperous3188 I'm taking my adult kids to see him in Brisbane Friday next week! Have seen him twice before but the second of those was the early eighties .... can't wait.

[@petershinnick344]

When I first heard this song in the late 60s it was a revelation of what music could sound like. It just blew bubblegum away and nearly 50 years later still evokes those same feelings. Thanks Russel.

[@stevedriver1476]

My god I was born in 1960,,,i sang this as a kid when it came out,,,psycadelic plus. this is the real thing. Thank you heaps from steven driver

[@Bogan_Of_Sigmar]

Brilliant, saw him live a few months ago and he has never lost it. Met him after the gig, and a bloody good bloke too

[@MrGrocer1]

Saw him live tonight performing this. Was a life long dream. I am happy.

[@Phase2Music]

Send that man on tour to England immediately. Great stuff!

[@davidgaul572]

Because of Midnight Oil, I've discovered Russell Morris. Never knew of him before here in America. Thanks for posting.

[@petergreen74]

Farken awesome

[@unreal22000]

How fucking good is that? I sorta expected a hollow version due to Russell's maturing voice ! That was bloody great !

[@terrythekittie]

He is in great form here, as is the rest of the band,a lot of the older rockers are losing the sheen off their vocals, McCartney the most obvious but Russell shows no sign of decline in this performance...bloody great indeed, wish I was there.

[@ChrisMcKeown560]

I prefer his voice here than in the original recording.

[@venderstrat]

Saw him this year at Caloundra. Bucket list moment.

[@billk9856]

If you're into this, you have to go see his own full live show to get the extended ending ..... 50 years on it's still one of the great live music experiences.

[@landesart]

Even better than his own original from 1969. Great Performance!

[@suzeprimrose-7466]

Ha Ha, love the smiles on the crowds faces..... I've been listening to this since I was 8yo ( there abouts)

[@Cuckoograham]

Legendary!!

[@mirammckay4827]

Wow, he is still FANTASTIC!

[@sheronlyn2693]

Russell Morris, still the real thing! 👌 ❤

[@minusjupiter]

This live version is the BEST version of this song. Better than any version on iTunes etc.

[@ahoytheremate1954]

as usual Russell the master musician im 66

[@lidybeff]

Freaking brilliant. Thank you Russell.

[@stephenprescott4441]

Best version ever russ. . ... Best wishes for the rest of your journey

[@davidsherry2755]

25 April 2021 (ANZAC Day) Fullest gratitude and sincerest thanks to all who have served in Australia's Military Services throughout the years and generations. Your service, and especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice, is remembered. As at this date, 59 thumbs down for this clip of an Australian classic...just what planet are those people on???

[@alison9ish]

A great crisp performance, love it, thanks people.

[@markpittendrigh6620]

absolutely brilliant - I play it over and over

[@martinfiaysr4942]

Wow brilliant, I’m 47 before my time but man I played him on TDK tapes during the 80’s I kid u not .......legend

[@pastina000]

Russell Morris.......He is the Real Thing !!!!!

[@DeanWuksta]

Makes a difference when the artist can actually sing, even 50 years later, supported them a few times, killer live show.

[@worthdesigningTubed]

Awesome song, awesome performance. Russell is brilliant. And go Vika and Linda !

[@Mentorcase]

Damn fine live version. All these people know and love this song and they put there hearts into it.

[@oldwhippersnapper3]

Bloody fantastic as usual, Russell.

[@VK3CSJ]

Ditto....I saw him on the back of a Truck with a band in 71 outside the Dandenong Hospital...and I've been a fan of his ever since....it was so perfect to use two of his best songs on the movie 'The Dish'....

[@1crankyvet]

Incredible, just better than ever.

[@Danyourman177]

This is fantastic! those vocal harmonies were killer!

[@debbieward9732]

He sounded just as excellent when I seen him sing this last night. It was lit ✌️❤️😎

[@hamedhasheminie3827]

Russell a god ,Vicaa and linda Angels Russell Morris.......He is the Real Thing !!!!! Russell Morris.......He is the Real Thing !!!!!

[@mbw6785]

This was the realest thing I saw all day

[@ozgollo]

Saw him perform at the Mordi Festival yesterday - Absolutely blew the crowd away. Amazing talent

[@lidybeff]

IMO Russell Morris has been one of the most underrated musicians in Australian history. Even now 5 decades later he is still the same consummate artist, if anything he is even better. I find this a stark contrast to some that were far more successful, but they rested on their laurels, and in some cases became lazy, not maintaining their voices.

[@JohnMRead-yj1zy]

Brilliant times two...Russell incredible, RockWiz, what nostalgia...thanks mate!

[@courtneydailey7428]

Awesome song, awesome performance. Russell is brilliant. And go Vika and Linda ! Brilliant times two...Russell incredible, RockWiz, what nostalgia...thanks mate!

[@HighwayRamos]

A great performance from everyone, bravo !

[@acdsvicbranchsecretary8528]

Wow, what a polite crowd! At Wangaratta Blues and jazz festival, the crowd was really rocking it out!

[@lupcokotevski2907]

The song charted on Billboard and was No.1 in three USA cities including New York.

[@KCarver]

Legendary.

[@SooziinCa]

GREAT STUFF!! One of my favorites!! THANKS FOR POST!

[@xyz8655]

Great! Wow, what an epic song to pull off after many decades. Only he could do it!

[@Judy.LoveandLightAlways]

Discovered This song in my teens 1980s Amazing still to this day. Russell Morris Brilliant

[@Lapps1961]

Saw Russell at Ravenswood Hotel, south of Perth, and was just fuckin' awesome.

[@nzmagpie1]

Ive just watched 5 versions in a row. Still has it after 50 years.

[@curly2858]

beautiful

[@brianlarter2181]

Amazing all round....

[@HookerGuitars]

Russell rocks! So sorry I missed this at Bluesfest!

[@2HB2HB]

Awsome, going to see him tonight

[@tonyhogarth6051]

GREAT VERSION !

[@mikejones-go8vz]

This guy gets better with age, a fine wine

[@aml3668]

mike jones he does, doesn't he. Does his old stuff magnificently, but has a formidable body of pioneering new material that is without parallel. No-one else is even trying to do what he is doing. Gives Australiana a good name. And his voice is one of the best around. A truly great live act.

[@poweringon864]

I saw Russell the other night at the APIA something something and he was brilliant, it was such a good night

[@FrankBrus]

I've seen him several times and he always gave a perfect performance

[@andrewwizzawise2246]

Better than the original! He's like a good wine - gets better with age!

[@mattwebber1963]

Sublime. Oz Rock Royalty.

[@wendymcgrath7561]

Timeless classic. What a Legend. Thanks for sharing :) Loved it. x

[@nadaday9650]

I cannot believe that he still sung that better than before !

[@poweringon864]

Saw him live a few months ago (2019) and was blown away with the quality of his voice. I was fucking chuffed

[@barneyda351]

BRILLIANT PERFECTION.

[@oceanmist6114]

Absolutely love this song & Russell still brings it home! Bloody brilliant 💜

[@vaughansmith9314]

Thanks frank this is awesome!

[@wheelerconover8723]

Listen to that bass groove.

[@megbeetle7630]

Love The Real Thing😍🎸🎶🎶🎶

[@shed770]

He just gets better with age Fucking awesome

[@petebusch7614]

just brilliant as always

[@hannekehazley3893]

fkn lovely Russ !!

[@perrycomeau2627]

He's real ☺

[@joeysgirl8965]

great stuff!!!!!

[@malcomgrey4567]

How good is this guy, great band . Best ever on rock wiz. A lot of talent on show there folks

[@TomClarkSouthLondon]

COOL!

[@DKashman]

Like a good bottle of wine of wine, he just gets better with age..

[@susiejt]

Absolutely fabulous!!!!!!!! Even better than his original & that is saying something

[@jamesappleyard4529]

Psychedelic rock before we new what it was. Saw Russell preform this and others at the Dubbo civic centre way back in the day

[@stevehurley4543]

Brilliant live performance

[@superpursuit2007]

sounds great live . thisbloke is the real thing

[@twoducks]

Russell a god ,Vicaa and linda Angels

[@bryanhoolahan5427]

Who would give this a thumbs down? I wish they would post .. I need answers

[@Eskay1206]

fucking awesome, still great

[@fabzlab1980]

Joe knows the thing ....lol... dig it sounds rad

[@michaelbrogan6412]

F.... Me AWESOME !!!!

[@carrolldykes3098]

Was that Vika and Linda backing him? Russell Morris.......He is the Real Thing !!!!!

[@markmerry5432]

Sweet

[@1crankyvet]

Second comment i've left....fucking sensational...

[@mobyxena]

Absolutely brilliant - and best of all it doesn't have that tape drop out that happens a few seconds in on the original.

[@justinngariki]

Heeaavvy. Wow.

[@prayerwarror]

Still gorgeous!! He doesn't seem to have lost anything over the years......but a bit of hair.

[@allymayful]

Russell has released 3 new CDs [all new material], in recent years, that have topped the Charts. He also won an Aria in 2016. Just not getting much publicity for it.

[@lesleyweavers9037]

Mint

[@praatikamehra]

Was that Vika and Linda backing him? Discovered This song in my teens 1980s Amazing still to this day. Russell Morris Brilliant Russell Morris.......He is the Real Thing !!!!!

[@bednarcdkwillardajf8286]

Was that Vika and Linda backing him? Saw him perform at the Mordi Festival yesterday - Absolutely blew the crowd away. Amazing talent Saw him perform at the Mordi Festival yesterday - Absolutely blew the crowd away. Amazing talent

[@markfs]

This is almost a work of art. Russell must have done a deal with the devil to sound this good almost half century after the first release.... well not quite 50. All he needs to do now is to put it through an auto-tune

[@nathanielpillar8012]

why

[@tnargs57]

Looks like the Rockwiz TV show set and backing band and singers to me. Byron Bay?