Russell Morris - Wings Of An Eagle (Countdown) 1978

[@stephendevincentis]

From the first word my ears pricked my head turned and i heard this amazing song.....Hooked from the first note.....JUST A BRILLIANT BEAUTIFUL SONG .....I was just a boy 15 y/o when i first heard this song am now 67 and still brings tears.....Every time i hear this im that young 15 y/o boy again.....Russell you were 20 years ahead of your time.....Thank you.....

[@Blackscorpion1963]

One of the best songs to come out of Australia. Under rated.

[@marlenesullivan3113]

I AGREE

[@bellerive7018]

Not underrated by me!

[@WeDoTheGaming]

A good mate of mine put me onto this song and other Russell Morris songs including Sweet Sweet Love. We lost Mick a year or so back after he battled cancer with a positive strength and patience no one could believe. This song is for him, about him. All the best forever Mick. A great mate, a great man

[@inconvenienttruth1528]

Beautiful Tribute Mate ...XxX

[@mindfulness1118]

Born in Elsternwick. Lived 2 streets away from ABC and was at Countdown almost weekly. They were great years.

[@frogpondproduction]

Dam we had some mighty fine artists and bands through the 70's & 80" Oz Rock

[@spello8191]

Damn*

[@davidb.5308]

You sure fuck’n did!

[@artystarkey3289]

I came to Australia in 1972...these songs bring back some great memories of the seventies...brilliant Aussie talent

[@veganpea]

where did you arrive from? my parents migrated to Australia in 1971! And mum is a MASSIVE Russell Morris fan! I just saw him in concert last Sunday!! (mum was too sick to see him unfortunately).

[@artystarkey3289]

I came from the UK and arrived in Perth and still here over 44 years later

[@TechNed]

Same. Early October 1970 from Essex to Pinjarra, WA. Not long before Master's Apprentices' "Because I Love You" was released. Some songs just take me back 50 years or longer.

[@artystarkey3289]

@@TechNed I recently made a list of all my Aussie favourites on Spotify including the Masters Apprenticeships, Ross Ryan Brian Cadd....... etc

[@TechNed]

@@artystarkey3289 I'll check it out assuming your account is of the same name. I don't have a Spotify account at the moment (if that's needed). Do you remember the '72 election win in November by Gough?

[@Splitz111]

saw this song on Countdown on this particular night...I'd been living in Oz all of one month...I was smitten from this moment on...Russell Morris is one of Australia's best singer/songwriters...ever.

[@2HB2HB]

I lost my mum almost a year ago. I was also lucky enough to see Russell last weekend, he is still alive and well and awesome.

[@renem.holliman4214]

I have always loved this song What a beautiful song - and beautifully sung lovin it :) THIS IS SOMETHING SPECIAL I remember watching Countdown every Sunday arve'. I was only 13, loved it! Great song Russell!

[@scottwarner1017]

This is a really beautiful song.

[@rosemariemarshall6186]

Intro by Jon English and sung by Russell Morris - what more could I ask for? Love you both forever!

[@happyandprosperous3188]

His music puts me right back in the 70s.. Ohh what a great feeling.. Love his voice and music I wish there was a festival with the music and artists of this era , just plain acoustics and beats, nothing modern or technical.. If only..

[@marlenesullivan3113]

I want a time machine

[@waldogheadify]

This is so musically perfect it defies believing. Russell Morris was/is a genius.

[@Eligius4917]

The Russell Morris compilation 'Retrospective' was issued in 1978. I believe that's why he was invited on 'Countdown' to sing "Wings of an Eagle," which was six years old. (I remember being quite surprised at the time.) Hopefully it educated the young 'Countdown' audience as to how brilliant he is!

[@indigolight9252]

Who would thumbs down this!! Seriously!!

[@whoosh1965]

Such a beautiful song, talented singer song writer.

[@marlenesullivan3113]

SO SO BEAUTIFULLY SANG 🕺❤🎧

[@MsKaraoke4ever]

So lovely to see John English introduce Russell Morris singing Wings of an Eagle(beautiful voice that hasn't changed a bit over the years) xox

[@sparrowbum]

That is so beautiful. What a wonderful tribute to your Mum. I lost my Mum last year.

[@Veritas2233]

We should be hearing this music on our radios together with ALL THE PAST MUSIC WHICH WAS POETRY and had a meaning.

[@aaronr.clemmons753]

I have always loved this song What a beautiful song - and beautifully sung lovin it :)

[@AussieOutlaw]

MORRIS IS A FUCKING LEGEND

[@santillbrezon2161]

Russell morris is an absolute great singer.

[@rockchickkymtigeress6161]

I remember watching Countdown every Sunday arve'. I was only 13, loved it! Great song Russell!

[@marlenesullivan3113]

ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVOURITES💙🎶

[@lukejones3299]

Beautiful

[@ianralph9265]

I love Russel Morris's songs. I sing in the same register, but can' t find any backing track for Rachel or Sweet Love, but I do have a backing track for "Wings of an Eagle", that I am eternally grateful for. All his songs have messages. No "be bopa lula" with this guy, just real genius. Sorry I missed him when he came to Wellington, NZ. Ian Ralph

[@gozza00179]

One of Australia's legends

[@anamie1956]

My mum requested this to be sung at her funeral and later at her cremation. This song helped me deal with her death in so many ways. I attached feathers to her clothing and I could picture her flying away on the 'Wings of an Eagle'

[@tracyhutchins910]

My mum really wanted to play this somg at her funeral.. i stll cry I miss you so much mummykins 😭

[@AVportau]

One of the Top 100 Songs Of All Time.

[@wvs3917a]

THIS IS SOMETHING SPECIAL

[@leslyoliver3562]

Love this so much

[@julieskeen550]

Yep another brilliant muso, still today

[@glenyceszymkarczuk9241]

Love Russell his music and this beautiful song❤❤❤❤

[@angeladeinnocentis5699]

My favorite song when I was 14

[@davefuss]

Still love it, was a great part of my life

[@davefistr]

So much talent !!! thanks mate, love your music always.

[@CascaydAzgard]

there are some people out that have the ability to make something good out something bad and the lyrics should be posted on everyone who can not help his fellow man and let them know that music of this nature can be a message to make a better world if we want it. Like your mum Anne Marie I will be requesting this song to be played at my funeral. Thanks Russell

[@gordonjespersen3277]

He had such an easy listening voice.

[@marlenesullivan3113]

A PLEASURE TO LISTEN TO..💙🎶

[@debbdoes69]

I have always loved this song

[@diannejones9283]

Absolutely lovely

[@davidbloxham9920]

Awesome Song

[@koeppesibarrytox3270]

OMG thats John English doing the intro right ? That is so beautiful. What a wonderful tribute to your Mum. I lost my Mum last year. This is probably my favourite Russell Morris song. Thanks for posting this video

[@annettemurray7989]

excellent aussie music, ive been in the audeice in 78,

[@danielcabanilla5090]

Nice song.

[@19wingman99]

lovin it :)

[@TheKultus]

OMG thats John English doing the intro right ?

[@TechNed]

Yep. Jon English. He was everywhere in the '70s.

[@217jmw]

This song is as fresh today as when it was first releaesed. Then again aren't all his hits?

[@iVenge]

wa hoo

[@Part3intopaperwalls]

good

[@catstevens9217]

💋

[@danielcabanilla5090]

I always hear this song in the radio. I thought it was Neil Young’s. Didn’t know the singer is an Australian.

[@figbat1]

how about this one?..........i like!

[@davidhumphries853]

With eagle in the song, it would have appealed to Americans

[@tammlynfoy8355]

It should have been a wedge tail .

[@Hermit-Of-Poverty-Point]

This is probably my favourite Russell Morris song. Thanks for posting this video