TOPPOP: Hurricane Smith - Who Was It?

Artist: Hurricane Smith
Title: Who Was It?
Broadcast date: 30-9-1972
TV program: TopPop
Video rights: AVRO
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TopPop was the first regular dedicated pop music TV show in the Dutch language area. Dutch broadcaster AVRO aired the programme weekly, from 1970 to 1988. Presenter Ad Visser hosted the show for its first fifteen years.
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[@juliegarland9607]

The late great Hurricane Smith ❤

[@2morrowsworld]

I recall this was a follow up hit after 'Oh babe, what would you say'. Was written by Raymond (Gilbert) O'Sullivan. Had it on an album, 'SuperBad 74' in January that year. In the charts late 73/ early 74.

[@mrob75]

A 50 year-old that teens listened to back in the day 😊 remarkable artist

[@veg4ev]

Hurricane is the only 1 that can sing this song with that unique voice

[@norbertkale853]

And Gilbert O'Sullivan, of course !!! 🤩

[@daveberry2177]

this man is a hidden treasure

[@phillipanderson7398]

This is the first time I have ever seen this , and it was filmed over 50 years ago. I remember when it was a hit on the radio and record charts.

[@stephencummings5047]

Love this song...RIP Mr Norman Smith.

[@jamesdunn9714]

Boy does this video reflect the time it was filmed in! Current then, dated now but much appreciated. Love Normal Smith.

[@thomasmarthinussen8978]

Normal Smith! Coined by John Lennon!

[@haroldreyes7549]

OF COURSE IT REFLECTS the 1973 taping, in 1973, to boot!!!!!!!!!!! Today's kiddies INSIST 2022 has ALWAYS BEEN THERE!!!!????!!HUH, DUD???????

[@robt5818]

James, the video and fashion says '70s, but the music reflects Mr. Smith's youth. I believe he was about 50 when his records became hits.

[@Ardoyne10]

great song from my boyhood written by the great gilbert o Sullivan

[@debraperkins4448]

It is Said to be Written by his Wife??

[@dennishanson9191]

According to Google it was written by his wife Elaine

[@leohoogeweg]

Beautiful song by Hurricane Smith, whenever I hear this song the volume goes up, a real nostalgia masterpiece. RIP mr. Smith.

[@emilianox3000]

This song is by Gilbert O'Sullivan

[@norbertkale853]

@@emilianox3000 Yes ! And both interpret it wonderfully 👍🤩

[@MilenaZabakova-qd7hn]

Opravdu i zní jako Gilbert O'S ❤❤❤❤ Oba super !!,

[@commanderstraker6732]

Norm was also an engineer on several Beatles recordings, and also early Pink Floyd producer !! What a talent !!

[@Karaoke505]

Gilbert O'Sullivan also sings this song, also fantastic!! I love them both ☺️

[@robertsmolarek7671]

It reminds me of Clair!

[@Otterly897]

I wrote about this legend 14 yrs ago when I had family alive now all died I feel abandoned

[@antiquemusicmall2648]

I noticed that you liked this song. I used this song in my last podcast. You might enjoy the music in this show. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2PCmp-aZZKin7c

[@davidrios3372]

Sad

[@robertsmolarek7671]

I saw him sing this on Mike Douglas!

[@bigguys45s29]

Peaked at No. 49 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1973. A little guilty pleasure of mine. LOL

[@martinindik929]

When you want to explain what the 70s were like.

[@gaysy1st]

Absolutely 😊

[@evanwilliams4746]

Absolutely love this song only found it today by mistake wow

[@philiptatley8346]

listen to his others also, you will like.

[@northlincsfox243]

Possibly my favourite by Hurricane! 😊 I remember it when it was in the UK charts all those years ago.

[@kneesy1]

For my brother who loved hurricane smith 💗💗💗💗🙏💪💪

[@user-ff1hu2sp5l]

❤ Very good

[@stevecampbell6294]

Great saxophone player

[@paulthurston2883]

Beware. Once you listen to this, (& Oh Babe), they will be stuck on constant replay in your head for months !

[@Ezz4672]

Brings back memories great era pity this country has gone to the dogs wish I could go back to those days

[@andrematta1]

beautiful Hurricane Smith

[@dermotmahon2008]

A lot of people don't realise that hurricane Smith is the Norman Smith that was the engineer (second to George Martin)on the Beatles first five albums

[@TheBillyKmusic]

And Pink Floyd, too!

[@arnoalbers1786]

@@TheBillyKmusic and sf sorrow by pretty things, too!

[@stephencummings5047]

I do

[@dardmachansonfrancaise8493]

i think most of the people realize

[@debraperkins4448]

Also a Glider Pilot in WWll!!

[@catherinepatterson4934]

Love his music

[@reineramos3980]

Beautiful song ...

[@albertinacamus]

Oldy goldy

[@billycostine5237]

The man with the magical voice and so relaxed. Unique.

[@carltwidle3287]

This was a favorite of mine back in 1972 I think?. I was only twelve then. I like the saxophone player. 🎷 Hurricane Smith had a very distinctive voice.

[@codzy3532]

yep it did come out in 72 remember hearing it on radio before going to school boy time flys

[@paulthurston2883]

@@codzy3532 And me. I was 12 in 1972. I would listen to this snuggled up in my bed. Radio Caroline was dialed in too.

[@2Up2DownLiving]

Forgotten gem ❤

[@albertinacamus]

I love it!

[@larsn9677]

2021 ?

[@michaelhardin470]

Sure miss you Hurricane. RIP.

[@harrydonaldson1965]

I loved this song so much I ripped the pages out of my sister's pop magazine back then, can't remember what it was called, anyone any idea? I denied it of course.

[@gaysy1st]

I've only just realised that he was 4 years older than my Dad. So when I was listening to this in the 70's, he'd have already been in his 50's.

[@Otterly897]

Music is ageless…..don’t matter how ever old the artist is….

[@paullandsberg4381]

Nice little song to hum along to.

[@albertinacamus]

To my brother soul

[@TheHarmonicWheel]

So great!

[@dermotmahon2008]

Hurricane was 2nd to George Martin on the first five Beatles albums Amusing story when he saw the lyrics for She Loves You and said what a load of crap,this won't be a hit in a million years Well done Norm He did go on to produce a couple of albums for a up coming group called the Pink Floyd

[@CB-xr1eg]

He should have saved the "load of crap" comment for pink floyd

[@ArtistinDeadlight777]

This used to be top tier animation

[@Marybaeza-gt7cz]

Pretty much a comic act with that voice but pulled it off with the great music behind him.

[@venderstrat]

Engineered The Beatles and produced Pink Floyd. Then decided to have a few No. 1 hits.

[@jbrown21m]

He was the main recording engineer at EMI for the early Beatles before he became the Hurricane.

[@fmj4138]

Love ya Hurricane Smith! Great memories. By the way, where did you get that singing voice? I want one!

[@garyjones9358]

great version of a Gilbert O'sullivan song

[@dermotmahon2008]

Wonder what ever happened to the sax guy

[@daynakavanagh7021]

great song well sung written by gilbert o sullivan check out the original by gilbert

[@edmundpower1250]

Just did thanks... Its even better wow

[@AlexAlexon3897]

His voice reminds me of a low-register Brian Johnson (Geordie / AC/DC).

[@jeffj9322]

Remembering Norman "Hurricane" Smith born on February 22, 1923. He was an English musician, record producer and engineer. In 1972, he enjoyed a transatlantic hit with Oh, Babe, What Would You Say?. - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_Smith_(record_producer)

[@suereeves5994]

written by Gilbert o'Sullivan. clarinet/oboe player is great.

[@dennishanson9191]

Written by his wife Elaine

[@SunjarraArts]

I dunno if it's because I'm American or what, but I prefer Gilbert O'Sullivan's version. Such a shame his version wasn't considered a single. But that's just me.

[@miramartinet006]

Préférence pour Gilbert o Sullivan!!!

[@albertinacamus]

Gilbert O Sullivan style

[@alfonsotamayo9978]

The original from Gilbert O' Sullivan is better

[@dennishanson9191]

Hurricane Smith had the original back in 1972 written by wife Elaine

[@lamper2]

WAY inferior to Gilbert's

[@TheRunner75]

This is pretty awful with this nasal nasty voice and old-fashioned arrangements.

[@sammckinstry]

Millions disagreed with you! But you are entitled to your opinion.

[@evanwilliams4746]

Idiot

[@leohoogeweg]

You are pretty awful indeed

[@rambuxraider3117]

Spot on! He's got a voice like a demented crocodile!

[@xtc1957]

Coincidentally, the arrangement was intentionally old-fashioned and yes, his voice is QUITE unusual and perhaps nasal, but he had a #1 hit... And I'll bet you've never had one. For the record, he passed away, so at least be respectful, if nothing else. Did you know that Smith engineered several Beatles and produced Pink Floyd albums? No small accomplishment.

[@jamieb0nd]

I 💓Hurricane Smith 👈