The Master's Apprentices - It's Because I Love You

1970 Australian Super Band

[@shawnh2651]

God, I can’t explain how important and meaningful this music era was to us in Australia. Just so brilliant.

[@RFDeStefano]

And it is great in the movie Holding the Man from Australia. That is where I first heard it.

[@Eskay1206]

I was just in my teens when this came out, I lived thru 3 decades of the best music

[@hamishcox4714]

Australian music is fucking awesome

[@fxuebit8133]

Big flex the guitarist lives next door and he teaches me

[@goricapanich7318]

F...in..oath...great stuff

[@raccuia1]

When we die off these kinds of songs will sadly be forgotten as the newer rubbish diseased junk music takes over.

[@steviejohn9502]

all on you weird post WTF

[@raccuia1]

@@steviejohn9502 go back to school. Your grammar is WRONG!

[@mattbarbarich3295]

I'll still be floating and surfing the internet like now waiting to be discovered by future generations.

[@greybirdo]

I met someone today who hadn’t heard Ballroom Blitz. It saddened and horrified me.

[@brucebird133]

Still amazing and chilling in 2024.... Love it.

[@Shayne-sq2hc]

Absolutely amazing! 51yrs old, 9 days clean and sober. Miss my girl Bek...for you bébé.

[@darcynoonkester-wy6fc]

I'm an American music lover. A friend in Australia shared this song with me today. I absolutely fell in love with it! So much so, that I ordered a CD with this song on it! Its now one of my favorite songs! Sad to hear the bassist has passed away. Bass guitar is my favorite. My fiancée's himself is an ex bassist in the UK! RIP

[@azzie094]

My dad was in this band!!!!! this is by far my favorite song they did!

[@shaunaobrien2698]

Saw them perform Just a few hours ago. Still awesome. Who was a your Dad?

[@chocodiledundee1]

Shauna O'Brien I was at the same gig as you mate , they played at the Gov last night it was so awesome 🇦🇺

[@chocodiledundee1]

Who’s your dad mate ? Awesome band they rock

[@djdimigaming5324]

Leandro Machado this guy commented 10 years ago the dude probably lost his account

[@domeperruzza]

Really ? . . . Who was your dad ?, " great song ".

[@kimbal1958]

I played this song for my stepson's funeral after he died of Cystic Fibrosis at the age of 12. As this song was playing, pictures of his childhood happy times with the family were flashing across the video screen for the audience. It was very touching for all and still brings a tear to my eyes more than 19 years later. To me this song is far deeper than just expressing love for a partner, its also about being an individual and someone special within the lives of others.

[@italianplastick4031]

That's beautiful ❤️

[@jamcofec]

well put

[@karenmacintosh4309]

Sorry for your loss.

[@cockylora123]

Beautifully said. I'd like to have this played at my funeral.

[@malcolmbradley4404]

I was crying reading what you wrote big hug he must have been so brave 🙏🤗

[@ozchica]

Proud to be an Aussie. Reminiscing.....great era of music that was the 60's and 70's. Thank you Jim, Doug, Colin and Glen for music that we'll never forget!

[@gregburge8626]

One of the best Australian songs...certainly stands the test of time.

[@brucebird133]

agree

[@vagabond7883]

One of the most under-rated bands in Australia. Their music was ahead of their time and it was a shame that they broke up so soon. RIP Glenn.

[@francisbarrett1881]

i just heard collin Burgess passed at 77

[@keithwillis5207]

One of the very best Aussie songs ever. Absolutely awesome.

[@adambell3615]

I’m an 89 lad . Grown up with this . I love this music so kudos to the MA. We had some serious tunes back in the day

[@simonwelburn8799]

Vale Glenn Wheatley, passed away today 2nd February 2022. Bassist for the Masters Apprentices and icon of the Australian music industry as a manager and promoter. A selfless and skilful entrepreneur who guided the careers of so many great artists. Go quietly into the night brave soul. "Do what you want to do, be what you want to be."

[@julieeadie3105]

Jim Keys..lead singer also gone..both brilliant..

[@goricapanich7318]

RIP...my kids love the masters

[@백지현-h6b]

😭😭😭😭😭is this really my account.who are you? Hacking my account was my happiest time but how could you leave me with misery.guilt burden etc.

[@WilliaminOz]

2/2/22 what a day to go!

[@MarkGardiner-j9u]

❤❤❤❤ another iconic song and Aussie band❤❤❤

[@60srocker46]

this song is an absolute classic, first released in 1970 and here we are in 2011,41 years later and the songs sounds as fresh today as it was when it was first released

[@Canzume]

And now, 53 years later still. 😊

[@jaynewhite2450]

So true.

[@Knight.Templar]

Listeni g in 2023 and loving it.

[@rebekahcranwell6421]

Reading your comment in 2024 :)

[@BeatlesFan1962]

Proud to be Australian with music like this!

[@kyle-zm6dq]

we played this song at my dad's funeral in December last year, when the photos of his life came up on screen. love you dad.

[@downunderrob]

And in the race to top of the list of Greatest Australian songs ever? This has got to be top 5.

[@channeltoam2893]

Definitely Top 5; I'd even go so far as to say Top 3. Mind you, I'd have Supernaut "I Like it Both Ways" somewhere in my My Top 20 too.

[@downunderrob]

@@channeltoam2893 Christ I remember that one!😆

[@sherrymorris8628]

It's beautiful, poetic ❤🦘🐨

[@charliedekadens3348]

Number one love song

[@charliedekadens3348]

But don’t forget Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs. Somebody left me crying

[@stevewiles7132]

An era that has come and gone, but never to be forgotten.

[@PooDotStinkPants]

Hello future person, yes we are still listening to It's Because I Love You in *[insert date here]* . You have great taste in music too. Have a fantastic day!

[@rossedmonds1828]

Here, yet again, in Feb. 2024. The music doesn't get any better than this.

[@ButterflyWings1900]

Australia 🇦🇺 2024 ☮️

[@karenglenn6707]

Glenn Wheatley - gone too soon. My introduction to rock was this band when I was 10 and I have loved it ever since. I am so sad for the loss of a wonderful man. Peace and love to his family.

[@joshtovo7636]

Sadly missed and never be forgotten 💔😭 Condolences to Whitley family 💔💔💔 Rest in Peace Glenn and God bless 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@sharonjensen3016]

Glenn Wheatley was a man so many of our politicians and other authority figures could learn from. He made mistakes during his life, but at least he admitted to them and took full responsibility.

[@christophermarshall5765]

@@sharonjensen3016 very true. He was one person I wanted to meet, but I never got the chance.

[@mindovermatter5886]

Legend in his own right, gone too soon.

[@marilynsmith5427]

This is so romantic 💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓

[@1800REV]

I could never get sick of the fantastic guitar work at the start of the song....brilliant.

[@sterling6860]

We grew up in Adelaide between 1970 -1975 on 254 Prospect road,,But never heard this butiful song while living there,,How is it the rest of the world new nothing of this great Ozzy band, reminding me of my first love ,cheryl.,Still in my thoughts after being killed in a car accident soon after we left.

[@jsomerford]

I love this. This was my song for my beloved Peter. Who was tragically taken in a motorcycle accident 1994. I love you Pete...always did and always will. xxxxxx

[@annacooper6435]

One the first songs I heard When I was a kid Rip Glenn Always be a Masters apprentice Condolences to his family🙏🏼🌹🙏🏼🌹

[@patrickbaker7905]

Yes for sure

[@edgarallanbro9624]

I’m American and every time I meet a Aussie, I’m like do know Masters Apprentices? From old to young the answer is yes!

[@davidkohner56]

Amazing aussie band

[@IsaacAsimov1992]

I was there when they started up in Adelaide. Had their hit records 'Because I Love You', 'Undecided', 'Buried and Dead' and 'Turn Up Your Radio'. We had another amazing group in Australia at that time, 'The Easybeats' from Sydney.

[@bobmott8646]

I saw them live a number of times - if they were in America and not Australia they would have been huge. Leaders in their day. Jim Keyes the lead a great singer. Later he was in a 3 piece collaboration called Keyes Cotton and Morris. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGGlhKWhp8mBrdU

[@willpugh-calotte2199]

I know I'm late to the party with this comment, but ... here in Australia, we still hear the chorus "Do what you wanna do, be what you wanna be, yeah" played from time to time in TV commercials for various things. In fact, at the moment, the national public broadcaster (the ABC) is playing that chorus in one of its channel promotions. This song came out when I was a teenager, so it's quite "contemporary" to me, but it amazes me that it's still being used fifty years on and heard incidentally on TV by people whose parents weren't even born when it came out.

[@domestos54]

two words, Choice Cuts !

[@TheCartoonHead]

This is one of my all time favourites songs ever.... Beautifully haunting!

[@19783008ful]

Mine too. It's fabulous 👌

[@joycescanlan2893]

AUSSIE MUSIC AT ITS FINEST!!! How good would it be to go back in time ?! Australia had the best rock bands ever🌺

[@rippi37]

We sure did !!! :)

[@MsClassicalGirl]

Terrilliser , Your dam right , We sure did , Us Aussies over time have produced some of the best bands and music you will ever hear in your lifetime .....makes me proud to know Im an Oz ~~its Because in my thoughts you will always stay !!

[@daddykool3290]

Great Australian talent with an equally great song!

[@scarecrowestetson]

RIP Glenn Wheatley. Thanks for the music. Thoughts go out to his beloved family and friends.

[@angelamalicki732]

RIP Glenn Wheatley Thank you for the music

[@wendyoloughlin3865]

😢

[@xrbjtz6960]

It was an awesome time to be a teeneger. The whole world was in a riptide of cultural revolution, ideology was being formed mysticism explored and new values for a generation defined. The images from this clip evoke strong memories...and nostalgia for a time past but never lost.

[@convaitsas5514]

RIP Colin Burgess the drummer who has passed away at the young age of 77. Had the pleasure of seeing them only once in Sydney in the mid 80's when they reformed and put on a fantastic rock n roll show, which had lots of other musos in the audience to see a band of legends and they didn't disappoint at all.

[@edwardliquorish8540]

One of my favorite Australian Music Anthems. Love always.

[@walkaboutgal13]

Masters and Apprentices great band, song is timeless reminds of youth and so many possibilities!!

[@conniespiteri7623]

I loved them then as I love them now....I play their CD in my car...thank u for the wonderful music guy’s.

[@TheMarquettePark]

It took me four days to find out who sang this song,,and it turned out to be someone on youtube, I am 43 years old living in Chicago, and I have never herd of this band, or this song, and I HAVE TO SAY OH MY GOD,,,,UNBELIEVEABLE MUSIC,,JUST INCREDIBLE, IVE NEVER HEARD ANYBODY WITH THIS KIND OF SOUND THANKS

[@Elitist20]

Find out more about Jim Keays and the Masters Apprentices here: www.themonthly.com.au/issue/2014/november/1416806997/robert-forster/what-s-difference-between-rock-star-and-pop-star

[@richardfinlayson1524]

im glad you discovered a great australian band, theres more....

[@gregshea1018]

A fantastic period for Aussie bands..

[@davidaitken4157]

Great AUSSIE band of the 60's&70's when Aussie artists and bands had to go oversesas to get recognition

[@allymayful]

AND tragically, almost impossible to get international recognition. We were so proud of our music, but felt very offended that the international market showed no interest in anything from down under, as if we didn't exist. AND more sadly, our market wasn't big enough to sustain all our wonderful bands. BUT it is so good when our music gets discovered here on YT by music fans all over the world and they 'rave' about it, just like we did and do. Stupid US record companies, and radio stations that couldn't be told, what we thought was a real good thing.

[@ambrosemckinnery1607]

I remember hearing this in 1970 when I was 8. Music legends.

[@javcan4263]

strange because the recorded is from 1971

[@pkristen100]

First song I learned to play on guitar early 70's and still a fav

[@trevortagliabue5650]

A true masterpiece...ethereal rhythm and hauntingly romantic lyrics...

[@kazamataza]

Wish I could re-live the 60's now - was only a baby then. Love the music & lifestyle from that period. Love Master Apprentices and this song!! ...

[@HaNguyen-ow8dt]

A great band that never quite made it as big as they deserved

[@mezzagod]

There are a number of classics from this era, Its because of love you is one.What a great legacy from the band, This song never fails to nspire, the music and words are just fantastic.

[@dalefisher1316]

One of the absolute greatest songs from that era and I'm meaning greatest from anywhere in the world.

[@clevergirl4457]

Needs more views and attention... I think this is hidden gold for most good music lovers. ♥️

[@lizgorrie2204]

Yeah i agree i dont think enough people know about this song!

[@bilby53]

Oe of Australia's best bands. Timeless songs. They had a bit of a reputation of being the 'bad boys' which was unfounded. In my opinion their music was better than the Beatles and rivalled the Rolling Stones. I listened to their music back in the late 60's and it is far better than most of what is pumped out today. Jim Keays (lead singer) has just released a CD and is receiving critical acclaim. Aussie rock back in the 60's never achieved the international exposure it deserved.

[@kosycat1]

Can't really listen to this song without crying anymore...

[@vivianchetty7477]

Jonathan Kosyjana Same here man.

[@zafermustafa7660]

Me too

[@ahbowakawapoussepousse2712]

Me too.

[@fxuebit8133]

Bro the guy who played in this band taught me guitar

[@rossedmonds1828]

RIP Glen. A great Australian

[@MisterPolitical1]

This is a 70s icon better than those 50 years later.

[@Ducatirati]

Gee , this is about 67/68 I recon , a 58 bibby

[@susankleinig4161]

Occasionally, during my lifetime I have met a male who is just a really nice, kind person with no ulterior motives. Glen was one of these people. Way back in 1968 when I was just 15, I had the good fortune of meeting Glen, who at the time had a tiny bit of fame which had not gone to his head. Over the years, have followed his increasing fame which always had the important ingredients faith and kindness. Deepest sympathy to Glen's wife and children and his good friend John Farnham. 🦋♥️🌹

[@JohnCoates-l2o]

And that's where he should have stayed - making music not making money. Heart and talent is in the right place at the right time. Sorry

[@patriciawilson4102]

Listened to The Masters Apprentices when they won the Hoadlys Battle of the sounds in the early/mid sixties. Just wish you could turn back the clock to hear this fantastic band in all their glory again. What a great era to grow up in. Be what you want to be!!!

[@lynette53]

RIP Colin Burgess who passed away on the 17/12/23 aged 77. He was the original drummer.

[@LorenaLopesSantana]

This song is so beautiful.

[@johndean958]

I agree.....

[@w.p8140]

IT WAS SO GOOD GROWING UP IN AUSTRALIA IN THE 60 ANTHE 70

[@rottingemptiness]

Without questioning , i couldn't agree any more 🙂👌 This one is one of my top-favourite ALL time !!!! 🙂👌

[@rottingemptiness]

Watch this video in color: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5vYaKZvYqisg5o

[@lianjie1963]

So long, and thank you for coming, Colin Burgess.

[@MrTubezombie]

Crank it right up! magic song, love it one of Aussies greatest bands!

[@muirkirk1]

this song reminds me of my true love. wish i could turn back time. loved her then love her now.

[@rnrdls419]

This hits close to home everytime i hear it.

[@kymanbedford-brown1323]

Me too, it's a tug st yr 💓 heart, my 50th today, was asked my most influential music, for myself, this is up there at no. 1 cheers all , Oz 😎

[@dionwilson6747]

Maybe the best ever Australian song ...❤

[@cameronwhyte7223]

This song seems to be revived quite often in advertisements. A milk ad, a car ad, and superannuation.

[@johndean958]

Yes I can appreciate that.Its captivating and thoughtful at the same time as being happy.Cheers, John.Wish it was out there more.Excellent orchestration as well.

[@Deejaay83urj38]

Beautiful Scottish Prince. World class band. Top rock Classic. Aussie Rock 70s. Rivalled any anywhere. The Masters, Buffalo, Piranha, In Focus, The Groop, LRB, the mighty Blackfeather, Zoot, the Oils, Russell Morris, Daddy Cool, Sherbet, ACDC, Bon. Then the drop to the 80s and the greatest artistic cultural slide in history. Not till today was it dreamed how far that slide would be . . .

[@pathdaly]

To me, this is one of the classic examples of the kind of music Aussie bands were able to produce once they were freed from the shackles of having to copy American pap. It's just sad that the world at large wasn't able to hear a lot of this stuff at the time.

[@micamans]

Always dreamed about doing what I want. That's getting harder and harder nowadays. Worked with a band member for a few years..very inspiring and great cook. ❤️

[@newglorydays-yu6bb]

Best song ever from Australia

[@v1e1r1g1e1]

Awesome! This 60s revival band of mine in the 80's tried to cover this song but it was just beyond us - we were just kids, really, & we were biting off way more than we could chew. We all so admired those guys - total legends! I was fortunate enough to see the Masters perform live in two reunion concerts. I met Jim Keyes and Doug Ford in Mildura in 1999 for the CD promo tour and Jim stayed to talk to me over a beer (he won't remember) but he shook my hand and sign my copy. Top bloke, top band!

[@belhudson71]

Such a great song. I was in London 1971 at Grand Funk railroad/Humble Pie concert and as walking through crowd who comes towards us but the Masters themselves. Me and my brother said hi and had a brief chat. Made my day. Many years later Jim was Dj at some place in St Kilda. Told him about our breief chat. Ended up having a longer talk to him about London and concert.. So sad him and Glenn have now gone but the music lives on.

[@lynstanford6010]

Simply mind blowing

[@TheOzsheila]

Rest in Peace Jim Keays. Thank you for the music, the memories and your loyalty to Australian music.

[@MrDangerousbeans]

I am a slightly pre baby boomer and lived through a lot of different styles, but this eras' music still blows me away and brings back many memories

[@mountlofty58]

Sad to hear of the loss of Jim Keays...always the Master never the Apprentice...rest In Peace

[@stellaq3306]

One of my most favourite songs ever. Nice that there was a generous amount of close ups on Glenn Wheatley. RIP Legend.

[@amastinger9]

ABSOLUTELY TIMELESS!!!!

[@noordinarykaylee5285]

Just reminds me of Holding The Man. Good movie. This song makes me sad though.

[@DavidCaldwell1]

Unreal music. I love how KZbin makes it possible to discover this brilliant music from before you born that I'd never hear if it were left to radio and record companies.

[@Boozoobajou1]

Amazing band and a stunning song arguably the best Australian song of all time along with Great Southern Land - Icehouse.

[@lindanaismithrandall5835]

Such a beautiful song

[@MrMambott]

I shed a tear when hearing this and its always stuck in my head lately ,,I think I'm coming to the end , beautiful song and fond memories for me : )

[@9dreamer900]

His funeral was the greatest I have ever been to, they way it was all organised was amazing. The songs from Russell Morris were amazing. So many talented amazing people in the one place.

[@wreckanoid]

Wow. I'm a young 53 and this song is simply wonderful. It's wonderful musically as well as memorably. TheMandyjane, I was so sad to hear of Lobby's demise. My heart goes out to you. All things must pass.

[@donnarawlinsfrench220]

I was so privileged to see these guys in Sydney in 1986 - having been too young to have seen them live in 1966! The 1986 show was tight, loud and such a celebration...this song performed , was beyond all of that: reading Kimball's story brings home just how much heart and soul this song possesses.The feeling in the room was so powerful...how lucky we are to have an Australian band such as this.

[@mekiwiguy]

OMG - why have I never heard this before. Just listened to this and Future of our Nation showing this to be one of the great progressive bands, skilful in soft and heavy. And what musical talent! Thanks for the post I am going to hear some more.

[@PaulCallanan1]

Glenn, gone but not forgotten - #RIP 2022.

[@marionsway]

Just BRILLIANT! This song has since been used in many commercials, and is a timeless classic.

[@RickBurnett-to6ew]

Saw Craig Holden and original Masters sing this in Adelaide last month. Absolute genius. Anthem for the ages👍

[@skycircle9893]

I stood in front of them in a bondi wine bar mid week, after they returned from England, hardly anyone was there it was like I had them all to myself ! Wonderful experience . The guitar was enormous they were so heavy Great band MAJICAL MOMENT in my life.

[@BigMamaCat]

RIP Gavin Webb. Thanks for the music.

[@4esses]

Brings back memories of a sweet girl I loved and the sweet times together. Sorry that it ever ended.

[@mooseweather314]

Love this song. First heard it on Seachange just recently. Unbelievable that I never listened to them growing up in the US in the 1970s.

[@IsaacAsimov1992]

Loved the wild Masters songs and never realised that Jim had such a great voice. This is right up there with the best love songs.

[@ingram0111]

Played this song in acoustic duo for years. Always a crowd favourite, The songs of a time, a generation , our teenage years, are slowly loosing there owners and Masters but are left behind for us to enjoy. RIP Jim Keays

[@avengernemesis7990]

Beautiful song... Great memories...

[@Bambi_Harris_Author]

I was born after this song in SA in 77 but heard it on the radio as a little girl. I probably havent heard it since. This morning i was walking around and kept thinking 'do what you want to do, be what you want to be' and remembered the song. I'm in USA for nearly 20 years so its not something I inadvertently heard. Took me a while to find it. Glad I did. Perfect message as a new year begins.

[@annaseireklidou4270]

Simply a masterpiece. Timeless. Love this song was in my my my early teens.

[@brettgarsed]

RIP Glenn. Miss you already mate.

[@MsDoug2009]

Such a brilliant song, so inspiring... whenever I need a pick me up, these guys always come through with the goods. Aussie music - the greatest in the world. xx

[@jurategrigonis3789]

One of our great Adelaide bands .

[@the1dabug]

This song is from the heart, to the soul :)

[@jessicam9434]

This song always reminds me of my Mum

[@jasmineb7106]

This was such a brilliant period in the Australian music scene. Great bands and songs that became classics in The Great Australian "Songbook" 💕💕💕

[@FPLdownunder]

I would love to see Childs dream and I will feel complete with Masters Apprentices songs :)

[@gregnichols5161]

Happy Australia day everyone Australian music is best and rocks!

[@ronaldblackburn2483]

Amazing song says everything one think’s and feels for a loved one .