Spectrum - I'll Be Gone (alt. version)

This is mimed to an alternative edit of I'll Be Gone on the Adelaide TV show, Move, probably in 1971. We appear to be quite relaxed..

[@BillAnderson58]

2023 and still listening to this - a favourite "I remember when" song

[@bobleaver5399]

I'm 64 years old and this song covers my life completely

[@kimryan6818]

Yep, me too.

[@christinalikoski4937]

70s life of peace in Australia Sun shinning around you. You felt the breeze of freedom.❤ Pinballs machine in your favourite take away shop waiting for your hot wrapped chips and milkshake and the jukeboxe playing this song. I know grew up in the take away shop opposite Canterbury station living above listening to all of the hit songs from the jukebox downstairs. Australia 💕 Christina

[@magpie44]

not like that any more hey, i was the same in wagga wagga playin pinnies at the fish n chip shop

[@christinalikoski4937]

@magpie44 Wow Wagga Wagga in the 70s would have been interesting. It's growing now Wagga I believe we were the lucky ones growing up in the 70s. I still play them when I see one 🤭

[@magpie44]

@@christinalikoski4937 rare as hens teeth,🎷

[@christinalikoski4937]

@@magpie44 🤭🤭🤭🤪🤭🤭🤭 🐔

[@peterwhelan6144]

Yep , and “ they “ would have us all believe that the country has improved 100% . I tell anyone who will listen that I could fill a foolscap page of all the things banned since the 50s , 60s and 70s - it possibly may have been because we were young but weren’t they fabulous times and thank God ( literally) that we could enjoy them .

[@coop001]

When I list my top 5 Aussie songs of all time, this is in the list. Great, great song. Never gets the recognition it deserves.

[@colinlatham7905]

How do you get it down to five???!

[@angeliqueprevel]

me too

[@robcameron1001]

Impossible my man

[@coop001]

@@colinlatham7905 I'll be gone - Spectrum, Gypsy Queen - Country Radio, My Baby's Gone - Axiom, Turn up your radio - Master's Apprentices, The Boys Light up - Australian Crawl. Easy.

[@cjjuddaustralianartist]

Wow, yeah, I remember this song. I was just out of school and a student at Randwick technical college and bought my first car. I also became an active musician and played in several bands for several years after that. This song as well as "A little ray of sunshine" by Axiom are very much in my heart forever. Cherished memories.

[@timsmith854]

Did you get on it?

[@cjjuddaustralianartist]

On what? I don't get the question. Also I remember this song on GTK. Really loved it.@@timsmith854

[@0050emtee]

Born in 1950...I grew up in the best time ever...this song is a true classic...thanks Mike...hope you are traveling well...thanks for the memories!!!!!

[@barneyboy8156]

1947, Mike ... similarly acknowledging the best years of my life in that time ... BTW, I had hair and teeth then ...

[@debrapaulino918]

'52 here. It's my theme song😂

[@wendy8894]

Born in 1961, I love this song. Aussie music, so good!! So many good memories from growing up with this music

[@jillsommerville7828]

55 here, best time ever growing up, I'd hate to be growing up now, so much easier back then, miss the times😢

[@888painterman]

Me 2 1950

[@micksimmons1958]

Great song, stands the test of time.Great Aussie music 🇦🇺👍

[@musicroolsman994]

Ah Spectrum so cool man. I first saw Spectrum at the 1970 Cobram Peaches and Cream festival playing in a sheep shearing shed somewhere around Cobram way? The main concert was on "the beach" (Murray River) Can't remember if it was called Thompsons beach. There were logs on the sand which we rested against. I don't remember to much about the entire gigs as i was a very naughty person. 😩😵‍💫Then a year or so passed and was fantastic cruising around in my EH Holden singing I'll Be Gone which was played regularly. So many Aussie's from 60's bands chopped and changed and moved on to form other bands/or play in other bands. Seventies music then became even more fantastic. I'm an old man now on the outside but inside my mind is firmly entrenched "still" in the 60's and 70's forever. Peace.

[@jillsommerville7828]

What a song! Brings back the good times in the 70s cheers

[@debrapaulino918]

🤳🏌️

[@johnosborne2989]

Said it once and I'll say it again fucking brilliant.

[@wendywalsh-pardey9439]

I used to sneak into my older sister's room when I was about 12 and listen to all her records. This was one of my favourites, among many. She had good taste. ... I miss her.

[@SusanRobertson-ub9of]

Wow 70s as a,teenager growing up in My hometown Melbourne had the best music ❤❤

[@squalewally7297]

Heard this played on the series Boy Swallows Universe. What a great song. I hope it gets more recognition

[@alfalders3020]

One of the best songs of all time … and anywhere on the planet

[@Kingmick58]

I'm 66. Love it.

[@russellcampbell9198]

Another Oz classic. We had some good stuff happening in the late 60's - early 70's.

[@jillsommerville7828]

Bloody oath we did! Best times ever, I'm glad I was part of it😊🇦🇺🎵

[@mjames4709]

Yep. Peak time.

[@skinnydipper3493]

Not really fussed about the mime. Its a great song from the 70's that reminds me of my youth. Love it..

[@jontonkin6291]

i was a bloke who really did move around and feel free in the late 60s and 70s..this song was part of it..thanks very much..

[@tmnl8037]

Billy Thorpe used to perform this song not long before he passed away in early 2007. I saw and heard him perform it at Capers Restaurant at Hawthorn, Victoria in November 2006 where he received three standing ovations in a row by the live audience that were there. Surely, they must have did a recording at the sound desk, but I can’t remember who was doing the sound that night, but possibly it may have been either Peter Fearn or Trevor Reading? Billy Thorpe also performed other songs recorded by the Masters Apprentices such as “Because I Love You” and said that they amongst sone of the greatest songs of his era. I don’t know why Billy’s version of this song was never released on his live CD? I don’t have this song that Billy Thorpe used to perform, but I wish I did have his version of “I’ll Be Gone”because he did a great version of it.

[@Deliquescentinsight]

Interesting how this one song seems to represent an entire generation of Australian Men (in particular), you hear that opening Harmonica riff and you get instant rapport. Congratulations on writing a near-perfect Blues/Pop song, no easy feat. I just love this song.

[@AshAlmond1]

The harmonica makes this song great.

[@petermaxwell2965]

I think the drums and claves do ..🎵🔺🔻

[@Koorijack]

One of my favourite songs of the time. I wish songs of today we're like this, but today's singers have got to get their heads out of the sand to come up with something as good as this classic.

[@mebeasensei]

Born '63 I had no idea about these dudes. Just old enough to remember dudes with long hair and flares. In hindsight, it seems that culture really changed after '72. By '74 it was bogan culture big time. Hippies were kind of old. Sharpie cardigans. Rough ..Ted Mulry ACDC Evie let your hair hang down..and the ever sweet laid-back music of the '70- '71 period was gone. 'Come Back Again' please.

[@slaxwell55]

Onya Mike...Great song... Aussies are unique when it comes to songwriters...

[@leannegibson797]

One of my favourites when a child in the 60s

[@revolutionaryrocket2677]

I remember listening to this on 3AK, where no wrinklies fly. A classic Aussie band and song. Great harmonica work too.

[@rippi37]

Ohh .. the memories !! What a brilliant band ...brilliant song.......exciting times in the Aus music scene

[@Jozz57]

Thanks Mike for the memories and a GREAT song, it was released when I was 14 years old, made a big impression on me then, still love it to this day. Heard it on the radio yesterday and was instantly back in 1971! Wonderful!!! X

[@robertdevincentis941]

True Aussie talent brilliant song

[@1957893]

Just so many good memories

[@elbide]

This must've been an alternative mix because the reprise verse after the bridge is the 'money' verse and not the 'loving' verse as on the single - you can see I fluff the mime. These days we reprise the 'money' verse and everybody sings along. Hooray!

[@mickmangles8000]

fuck off hippy

[@michaelriseley4431]

Show some respect, you ignorant twit!

[@Buderimduck]

wasn't mark playing that drum kit

[@elbide]

+Noosa Duck Yep - that's Mark Kennedy playing drums on the recording. Ray Arnott's miming on the clip.

[@claudettedalton4248]

Classic song mike hope you get royalty money from red dog 2!!!

[@DKashman]

I Saw Mike play this on the steps of the Sydney Opera House many many years ago. I was about 15 then I have loved it since. It has been a huge part of the "Aussie Rock Scene" it is in the same league as The Real Thing or Turn Up Your Radio or Friday On My Mind, all true classics.

[@MsColinmac]

I have always loved this song Mike .. your harp playing is second to none .. I play guitar & a little harp (just started) .. the tab looks too complex for me at this stage .. so I'll have to listen to you play it .. I'm 63 .. LOVED being a baby boomer .. thanks for the memory mate .. ;-)

[@annettekinnaird4521]

Saw em in the 70's. Grest time for emerging aussie talents. Still love the music.

[@RenaissanceFunk]

This is one of the greatest tunes you will find. It will resonate in your mind for quite a while, and then, like me, you will have to search for it. That is the best music, the ones you have to have. Where are you now Spectrum, because you need to ...

[@Deb.-.]

I remember seeing the band in Adelaide about 1973 , huge old building and I think a battle of the bands happening in various areas of the building. Just wish I could remember it better. :) Fantastic song. brings back memories.

[@eliottasses381]

Great song,How cool is the band? Awesome.

[@Larrikins54]

What happened to the way Aussie bands used to belt this stuff out in the 70s? Great talent

[@hoptoads]

I grew up listening to Spectrum daily. I still can't get enough of them. I have every album that Mike Rudd ever released. The greatest Aussie band ever. The album Milesago especially, was miles ahead of anything in its time. Loved them then, still love them now!

[@MrGbarn]

Wwonderful memories flood back of my childhood in Sydney when I first heard this incredible song. My dad loved it, played it and sang along with great pleasure...he's gone. love you and miss you dad R.I.P.

[@1voyher1]

saw them live many times - fantastic

[@stephenarthur6970]

I saw them as well in Melbourne a couple of times as well as Black Feather

[@tonyserve]

thanks so much. this was my song, still is. still play it on 6PR - tony

[@rupertgrech7097]

Classic Aussie song. For some reason I always associate this song with “Way out West” by the Dingoes as the two quintessential Australian ballads of the era.

[@paultanker5606]

Palace theatre Leederville ,early early '70s😵‍💫

[@bigfishshazbo]

Oh I loved this song so much-loved it live. Harp-smooth as a baby's bottom. Thanks for this boys-brings back so many great memories

[@wonsworld61]

Quite relaxed indeed Mr Rudd :)

[@SuperBashem]

great song, great band. from a decade sadly missed !!!

[@johnball3634]

Thanks for the happy memories, Mike, and thank you NZ for another quality export. The Oz scene wouldn't have been the same without this talented 'war baby'. (For anybody appreciative of Spectrum's brand of music, have a dekko at their alter-egos, The Indelible Murtceps. There's a great clip of them playing at T F Much Ballroom on here somewhere.)

[@karenglenn6707]

I only just remember this from when I was in primary school. Haven’t heard it for years, still a great song.

[@ThePaddyblues59]

Would be in my top ten Oz rock songs of all time ..first enjoyed it as a 14 year old and had the pleasure of having Mike involved at an event at the Mornington Peninsula Blues Sessions in 2016 .Hearing this song at my event was a very special moment for me and the musos involved not to mention the crowd! Timeless gold that will live on.RIP gentleman Bill Putt-Mikes other musical half..music lives forever!

[@davidthelefty]

I played harp with Chris Lofven, the film maker who shot this wonderful video, last weekend up in Noosa. Chris is a lovely guy and and solid U-bass player. Each time I hear that recording of I'll Be Gone I get more out of it, it's a treasure trove of musical delights!

[@bennyjazzful]

WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! From a73yo mad keen Aussie fan.

[@PlaAwa]

Quite timeless. To think that this hit number one exactly 45 years ago! this has a dope break around the 2:50 mark that I have sampled and looped for the fun of it in the past. I'm surprised that no Aussie hip hoppers have used it in a track (that I'm aware of). intended to myself before being inflicted with a 20-year bout of writer's block.

[@stuartstibbs2069]

Magic. Brings back memories!😊

[@stevenbrinsley3971]

501 s Californian s and this , perfect. Also watching sunbury with billie smashing the guitar live, sooo underated. Love it all.

[@MrPete1966]

LOVED this song since I was a kid! Played the living SHIT out of it on radio over the years, too, I must admit!! Thanks for your amazing work, Mike!

[@5CGQ]

All-Australian classic. The dark side of Indelible Murtceps - love 'em both.

[@davidjames1858]

Great find Mike! My favourite gig was under the Harbour Bridge during the opening of the Opera House by the Queen '73 What a great day! Finch, Ariel and Buffalo. Then just as Buffalo were starting a big storm hit and blew everyone off the hill. That was classic

[@cherylatthowe8779]

Love it! Love it! Love it! Still got the 45

[@Deliquescentinsight]

This was the first complex Blues Harp piece I worked out-it is a real honey of a riff. Great song, says a lot in few words.

[@lisaexegete]

This is magic.

[@56music64]

this song to everyone my age, meant hitting the road and probably hitch hiking to anywhere but home. I never did it, but it still evokes that feeling in me today

[@Plateaudweller]

Takes me straight back to Sydney Town Hall concerts circa 1971. Bit of a North Shore music groupie back then....but at least we had great music. None of the horrible bs that came once the Countdown era started.

[@georgestojkovski1026]

Spectrum Aussie band someday I had money the best song I used to watch them Sebastian night club good old days

[@erbigimbi9903]

You sing it even better now, that's a golden voice.

[@blazeandcyrus]

what a fantastic song!

[@barrettloraine1486]

I’ve always wanted a mouthorgan to play😃😉

[@crimmo54]

Love to know how many times I saw this live at Opus.

[@codzy3532]

this song was in the movie redog great australian classic love it

[@markvaughanhenderson7844]

A great song, that has stood the test of time. I'm so glad that you did it.A true classic

[@wendy8894]

I still love this song thank you for recording it

[@stephenlyon8462]

Top Aussie classic song 🎵

[@derek5168]

A hippy at heart don't worry about you can't control just let stuff happen

[@sallie6]

I used to love this song (still do) - great memories! and the long hair is coming back! thank you so much xox

[@russellhansen4014]

CLASSIC

[@wertheimpianos]

Sensational song " Aussie classic "

[@barriepullen5513]

This was the last track played on 3AK Melbourne "Where no Wrinklies fly" before changing to "Beautiful music",and was the last track played on 3XY Melbourne before they folded.

[@Arlec90]

Saw you perform this at the Wagga Wagga Jazz and Blues Festival. Was one of those bucket list moments to see you not only perform live, but very up close and personal. Was a fantastic moment for me and brings a smile and good memories whenever I recollect.

[@merlz00]

Thank you for sharing. One of my much loved songs as a child/teen growing up in Brisbane :) xox

[@zwerina56]

Great memories - thanks for sharing. Haven’t heard this for decades but hearing it again now, I can feel a very Supertramp vibe....

[@benburndred2226]

Pretty sure 71 was before supertramp

[@zwerina56]

Ben Burndred Yes, but uncanny that it was heading in that direction. Aussie music was very unique in the 70’s & up there with big international artists. We had brilliant muso’s emerging during that era - great talent & originality. Classic Aussie gold. I loved our music much more than a lot of the imported commercial bands thrust down our throats. The 80’s was a different time however where UK bands killed it after emerging from the punk/new age era, we lacked in that sound during that period but still had some top bands exploring that genre. Much of the music of today doesn’t excite me - especially female artists - they all sound constipated lol.

[@catandpiddle]

great, timeless memories. thank you!

[@CapoKyleHike]

Ending song on the Magician brought me here.

[@glenmunro3]

wow one of my faves this.

[@236frost]

Very very Good!!!

[@OujiDarkmatter]

i WATCHED gtk EVERY NIFGHT AFTER SCHOOL,CHEERS,MEMIORIES

[@patrickfleming3658]

Classic Spectrum

[@Liveleadplayer70]

we?appear quite relaxed?whooo you must be one of the dudes in this clip..love the harp,the song,the message..and ...all the ol amps that i cant read the brands of...must of been so great cruising around our music scene back then..wish i was born years earlier..haha great perf on rockwiz too by the way..awesome

[@stevenbrinsley3971]

Oz Rock at its best

[@fillingtime]

They were the regulars at the Junction hotel in Newport, happy days.

[@spiderbrandt4066]

Love Spectrum

[@236frost]

Вещь отлично передает настроение того времени.

[@AlohaMichaelDaly]

Brilliant - thank you mate

[@Taylorplains]

I love this song and am practising the harmonica part to this. Thanks Mike.

[@toniwilliams9469]

Classic!

[@SthrnCrossLady]

l ve always loved this song!! Excellent. tyvm.

[@star3710]

I saw spectrum at the middle pub in healesville i think the bass player and mike were the only originals they were great...mike actually sopke to me WOW I grew up with my sister knocking around with the town cryers in ringwood and they wore the record out...still play it at gigs. thanks for the music

[@AllSpace]

cool song, good lyrics

[@HorsemanOz]

Go Mike, wish it never ended.... ah RMIT days in the early '70s...

[@56bluegold]

Very Good !!

[@magarnigle100]

Great track