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used to watch gtk before the 7 oclock news but never saw this - many thanks

Well done family early 70s Aussie Rock is a winner

They were the pioneers of electronic popular music ! Normally electronic music sounds very technically and a little steril, but Kraftwerk were able to give it emotion. The melancholy vibes in the song are great. For some funny Kraftwerk try "Music nonstop" from "The Mix" album. Boinnng-boom-shack... 😂

I live opposite epping forest. The biggest battle we have round here is with the dog owners never taking away dog poo and the annoying gangs of cyclusts at weekends blocking roads

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Terry Chimes is the original drummer for The Clash. He is now a registered Doctor of Chiropractic, first established the East London pain clinic in 1994 in South Woodford. Now has a practice in Loughton, Essex.

Plenty of musical camps loved this guy. Even the punks in Australia held him in high regard. Nothing much good old sonic high voltage from the guy that had been at it longer than The Easybeats. He was there in the very early 60's and even played and toured with The Easybeats, and knew Malcolm and Angus when they were kids. When he and Lobby Loydd created their own wall of sound, it charged something in the Australia rock environment and almost everybody that rocked in OZ had a bit of Billy Thorpe in them. AC/DC, Rose Tattoo, The Angels, Cold Chisel, Midnight Oil, Birdman, The Saints, The Choirboys, Divinyls.. It's all Billy's spirit in them.

Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs formed in 63 and predate Deep Purple by 5 years who formed in 68

Good reaction. Have a listen to Tour de France 12" by Kraftwerk.

Probably my favourite Zappa track along with Catholic Girls. Can we get some Residents ?

I'm too stoned to comment right now.

Another Aussie legend band. There was loud bands and then there was Thorpie. They were So loud that it was reported the brick building next door to a venue they were playing at had their foundations cracked.If you thought Acca Dacca,The Angels etc were loud, he went next level. It got so loud that Health and Safety moved in and made it compulsory to have "noise" limiters installed in pubs. If it reached an unhealthy level it would cut the power to the band for a few seconds, and if they didn't lower their volume levels it would be repeated until the band got the hint. (pissed off the band(s) no end. Apart from those days, Thorpie also made a name for himself in the USA,after he reached his peak in Aust. I remember seeing live at a pub one night we left about 30 mins early to go to a house party not far away from the pub, we were 2 blocks away and could still hear them. (the poor neighbours)

I see this as something that might have been done by 10cc or The Clash.

I see no reason why you can't be who or what you want to be. I am very open about the fact that i have had the occasional dalliance with other ladies and i have absolutely no regrets. Life is for living and love is love.

Odd to say the least. That said, very enjoyable 😊

This is a real rocker. Plagerised no doubt but still great.

More suggestions: Don’t Want to Know if You Are Lonely: Husker Du v Hollownen Drive: The Cars v Paradise Motel Solitary Man. Neil Diamond v Ups & Downs Eloise: Barry Ryan v The Damned

Billy is a Legend of Australian Music - you really should spend some time looking into him. They were as important as the Easybeats

Speaking of David Letterman, I came across a video recently in which he named the most memorable performance from the entire time of hosting his show: Gerty Molzen, a German woman who was 80 years old at that time (1985) and who sang a cover version of Lou Reed's song 'Walk On The Wild Side'! Which I had successfully suppressed for nearly 40 years, but now it's back on my 📡! 🙈 😅

For John Lennon, on the T-shirt, respect and уважуха!

Muffin Man live '77 for rock god Zappa... Packard Goose for a philosophy lesson...

I used to see them play around town and they were off their heads. The things that makes today's people cringe about rock 'n' roll debaucherous past was right there for all of us to see. Drugs, barechested women and a lot of swearing and amazing drumming and guitar solo's. He really was one of those guys that just didn't give a.. He was quite a defiant guy. RIP Thorpie

Just a legend and an innovator.

I got to see Aztecs once at the Hordern Pavilion in 1974. I would have been about 12, but I looked 16 because I stood at six foot tall. I would do the sharpie shuffle in these big boots that would add a couple of inches to my height. He was just frenetic on stage and his audience ate it all up. I have seen so many performances and hand on heart, he was one of the best. Australia's finest rockers (Jimmy Barnes, Bon Scott, Angry Anderson, etc) all got their lessons from this guy! Please take a listen to ''Somewhere Over The Rainbow'' and ''Most People I Know Think I'm Crazy''.

Full episode of Countdown. Not the one Carole Pope hosted. czcams.com/video/FnH0i7REF9M/video.html

I remember this song, because Rough Trade got a bit of exposure in Australia after ''All Touch'' became a Top 40 hit. They came to Australia and co-hosted Countdown. They were gracious enough to sign our autographs, although I don't think they knew nor cared how observant Countdown kids were. Any sign of tiredness or a slight eye roll could influence how Countdown kids treated your product. Carole Pope was fine, but she didn't seem to enjoy going over the history of the band with Coundown host, Ian Molly Meldrum. I don't think her ''okay I'm here'' vibe influenced sales, but it's something we noticed. Being on Countdown was like being a guest in our home and we watched artists very closely to see how they treated our home. We respected her and gave her our best cheers. We were a lot less kind to other guests, and I remember a few of us giving Chrissy Hynde some shit for saying Cold Chisel were boring (I agreed with her). Anyway, we moved on after ''All Touch'', and Rough Trade just became part of the many New Wave bands that we heard and saw on TV, but didn't necessarily go out of our way to buy. That's why I remember this song.

Hard to believe the same guy does the sweetest version of 'over the rainbow, the smoothest summer song (It's almost summer) and a cool space opera (Children of the sun). A true Aussie legend....RIP Billy.

Great choice - I think the problem with getting into Zappa is that he produced so much that it’s hard to know where to start. Not only is there so much but it’s so varied. A good next choice might be something like “Peaches En Regalia”.

The funk stuff... . . Excruciating 😂😂😂

This sounds like something The Police would've done.

The old grey whistle test...great show.had some fantastic bands back then. 👌

Just wondering if you have checked out Lisa Dalbello, she is easily the most outstanding Canadian vocalist, (sorry Celine) and really deserves so much more attention and should have been far more well known. I think the issues were "This is an extraordinary voice, how do we market this artist?" So first, they try the dance music pop singer approach and there is some attention at first, then tbey try the 'ecclectic, wild crazy 80s pop star" approach. By the time she finally just stepped up and did her own tbing, the momentum was compromised. they had just let her be herself and express herself honestly at the beginning, it would have been different. Do check out songs from Womanforsays and Black on Black. There is a bit of Carol Pope in her inflections, but Lisa's four octave range and the sheer aggressive power places her in a category all her own.

He’s not asking if she’s old enough to go to bed with He’s asking her to look inside and enquire of herself “Are you really ready to step into the ugly world and consequence of adult decisions ?”

somewhere over the rainbow (Acoustic) is unreal

I got dragged to see Thorpie and would have my ears ringing for weeks after. I remember a show The Aztecs were doing with Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band. Everybody was booing CMWB and cheered Thorpie when he took the stage. After the show, Thorpie's roadies came out and shouted ''who wants to f@ck The Aztecs?''. The whole room of girls cheered, and then Mic Conway of CMWB got up and shouted ''Who wants to f@ck us?''. Everybody booed and shouted ''f*ck off'' at him. It was just hilarious! I liked Captain Matchbox more, but I wouldn't have been caught dead saying it that night. Those Thorpie fan girls were mostly Brushes, who were the female counterparts of Sharpies.

Great to finally see Thorpie on your channel! You can't live without trying a bit of Aztecs. I got too see them live in '74, and they just blew the roof off the joint. Drummer, Gil ''rathead'' Matthews was only 8 when he was touring the US with Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich. Billy Thorpe was on fire when he had rathead backing him. After his short stint with Mondo Rock, Matthews got into the business world and got rich off distributing Pokemon in Australia. Anyway, Thorpie was a powerhouse in Australia and loved by many. I think ''Most People I Know (Think That I'm Crazy)'' is the next Thorpie track that should be checked on your channel. Thanks again for giving Thorpy and The Aztecs a listen!

I had no idea what to expect, but I didn't expect this. Somehow, it sounds like the empty headed kids where we used to live. I have a suggestion, though: The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band, I'm the urban spaceman. I think it's one of those forgotten classics that people say, " Oh yeah, I haven't heard this for years!"

I'm guessing, but the timeline suggests that they had been listening to Led Zep and Deep Purple. Mainly , Whole lotta love, and Child in time , live.

Wow, great rockin' music

It's almost Summer is a great vibe and simply makes you feel good. Billy's vocals were unbelievable.

Pay attention to Gil Matthews on drums. He was a drumming child prodigy years before he joined Aztecs. He's also a business man that managed to get Pokemon marketed in Australia in the 2000's. He also runs an awesome label called Aztec music which reissues a lot of out of print Oz rock on CD. Billy's not so bad either.

Nice Reaction you guys. That was Billy doing a rocker. This is him doing a standard. Just him and another guy on an acoustic guitar in a rehearsal studio somewhere. It would have to be my favourite live version of this song ever. It’s a must to add to your list. Keep up the great work.👍 czcams.com/video/8L-bYQDcAYs/video.htmlsi=K_ng4iggasPjc4fo

The 70's on a bean bag at home with headphones on.🔥🤙

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They were just so damn loud! That's my memory of their concerts!

Wendy always loved Billy. He worked with her back in those days. RIP to both of them. 💗

The enthusiasm of Moon Unit's delivery makes this a memorable satire of empty-headed consumerism of a kind which is by no means limited to the San Fernando Valley or the 1980s.

I loved this, it reminds me of early Led Zeppelin a lot, as well as some Deep Purple too.

about as much life as a grave yard with those 2

I saw Billy Thorpe a couple of years before he passed away. He and Jimmy Barnes were great performers, and seeing them on stage was dynamite! RIP Thorpie!