My Mum told me that when I was around 18 months old (late 63 - 64) Johnny O’Keefes TV show came on and I just stood transfixed and watched. I still love rock n roll music!
One of JOK's best-ever songs. Great lyrics (listen closely) !! Great to see this original footage of him performing in the TV studio. Sallie6 : you deserve a medal !! Thanks. JOK was the real pioneer of Oz rock 'n' roll music, our first-ever genuine 'rock-star' .. and boy could he get a crowd going when he performed live (often with the Delltones backing-up). JOK opened a lot of doors for many later Oz artists to come. He killed 'em at Sunbury in 1972, when no-one thought he could.
I have followed JOK'S music for over 60 years have Cassettes, Records CDS DVDS and books of his life. Had She Wears My Ring played at our Wedding when signing the register. Thanks JOK ♥️
Saw him at St. George Leagues Club, Kogarah, Sydney - 2-week show. Also Penshurst Odeon - live show. And when I was very young Rushcutters Bay ( back up to USA Artists then0, who were looked on as saviors for Australia WW2.
One of the beauties of 'You-Tube', you can time travel all over the world and hear all the great groups from all over the world during the greatest Rock & Roll period, the 50's & 60's!
Great stuff, never heard of him but we never even hear the good old music from this period in the states, not even on the oldies stations, let alone music from this period from other countries, Indo-rock etc. It's a shame, this is top notch rock and roll! It is cool though,now with youtube it's suddenly available to everyone and being discovered anew by all generations, garnering a whole new appreciation for what might have been forgotten entirely. Thanks for posting this!
I remember seeing JOK when he was at his lowest at the Newcastle Show singing in a tent. It cost me $2 entry and I still consider it the best $2 I have ever spent.
I had an old newspaper clipping that we found when pulling up old lino in the kitchen. There was an ad in it for a show at the Newcastle Civic Theatre (I think off hand about 1954) The main act was Judy Robertson, who was the first person to sing RnR in Australia and JO'K was her supporting act. not much has been written about Judy, a little women with a big voice. It's a pity that pioneers like here haven't received the acculades that they deserve.
Don't hear much of his music on the radio...in fact, bugger all.... well, that's going to change over here on Blue fm 100.3. New Zealand....along with Cole Joy and Billy Thorpe....
thanks to CZcams the great JOK WILL LIVE FOREVER as will many other great Rock n Roll singers who have long gone but they left there music here for us to treasure as i for one never had the money to buy there singles as a 14 year old. i had the great pleasure to see JOK Preform at the Croxton Park Hotel in Preston and got on stage with him held his hand up high and declared him Australia's King of Rock n Roll.never will forget it.
kylieslpe, your 22 years old, you have almost NO music these days[i played in bands for years, and all the venues are now "pokie" joints! you have NO live music shows and there is not the real talent around that there once was. JOK was a great entertainer who worked extremly hard to "make it" I saw him live in '73 at festival hall, he backed up Bill Hailey they were great, but he was better! After that i got in to music, he was "Special"! Thanks for music, Mr JOK.
What a talent taken too soon after all these years to see this footage of John a consummate showman and performer i dont know what you call it but he had it in spades. From Peter at Auburn age 66.
Oh, well since you put it that way, I apologise. I misunderstood what you meant by what you said. JO'K became great friends with Buddy Holly and the Crickets when they toured here in 1958, and in fact, J.I Allison, Buddy's drummer, recorded a version of Johnny's song 'Wild One' with Buddy singing back up.
Johnny O'Keefe was compared to "Elvis" in Australia in the day... While no-one compares to "The King" (Elvis).. Johnny O'Keefe WAS Australia's equivalent... at the time. He had that same "appeal" that Elvis had.
JOK a great entertainer. Always wondered about the line "When your best friend steals your clothes from you" "Come tomorrow you will find a love that's true" Surely it should have been, "When your best friend steals your GIRL from you" Anyone know why?
This song never fails to lift the spirit.
Thank you for the Music and Memories Johnny. "45 years" 🙏
Top showman. Did heaps for the industry. Good to have as my friend
My Mum told me that when I was around 18 months old (late 63 - 64) Johnny O’Keefes TV show came on and I just stood transfixed and watched. I still love rock n roll music!
Australia first rock star....loved by my dad..who was a bit of a rocker1928/2018..
One of JOK's best-ever songs. Great lyrics (listen closely) !! Great to see this original footage of him performing in the TV studio. Sallie6 : you deserve a medal !! Thanks. JOK was the real pioneer of Oz rock 'n' roll music, our first-ever genuine 'rock-star' .. and boy could he get a crowd going when he performed live (often with the Delltones backing-up). JOK opened a lot of doors for many later Oz artists to come. He killed 'em at Sunbury in 1972, when no-one thought he could.
I can't believe it's been nearly 32 years since his passing. He is the KING of Aussie Rock.
Such talent...such hard work for Australian talent..my friend
Well I can't do nothin' with the blues I got, but sing, sing, sing on Johnny O'Keefe's birthday today (19 January 1935 ~ 1978) ♪♫
I have followed JOK'S music for over 60 years have Cassettes, Records CDS DVDS and books of his life. Had She Wears My Ring played at our Wedding when signing the register. Thanks JOK ♥️
Show some respect please. This is our King of Rock'n'Roll. He is a legend here in Australia!!!
This song reflects sadly his own emotional struggles. A great artist and one who died too early.
Awweesome - at school they'd play this over the radio before we started our singing and lessons
Saw him at St. George Leagues Club, Kogarah, Sydney - 2-week show. Also Penshurst Odeon - live show. And when I was very young Rushcutters Bay ( back up to USA Artists then0, who were looked on as saviors for Australia WW2.
Best Australia ha love him. His daughter Vicky plays a great tribute with keep the candle burning. Fantastic memories.
One of the beauties of 'You-Tube', you can time travel all over the world and hear all the great groups from all over the world during the greatest Rock & Roll period, the 50's & 60's!
Simply love him our best ever Aussie talent, great singer, great man, great Aussie
Love this song for 60 years Michael 1:37
He was a great entertaina loved his shows
This is one of JOK's best. JOK's music still gets played a lot on Magic 1278 radio in Melbourne, Australia.
Great stuff, never heard of him but we never even hear the good old music from this period in the states, not even on the oldies stations, let alone music from this period from other countries, Indo-rock etc. It's a shame, this is top notch rock and roll! It is cool though,now with youtube it's suddenly available to everyone and being discovered anew by all generations, garnering a whole new appreciation for what might have been forgotten entirely. Thanks for posting this!
he was our King of Rock and Roll. no need to say anymore. Rip Johnny
Johnny O'Keefe your a legend
I remember seeing JOK when he was at his lowest at the Newcastle Show singing in a tent. It cost me $2 entry and I still consider it the best $2 I have ever spent.
all the lengends die to soon .long live rock and roll
Is that why we're both still alive?
yes he was our pioneer of Australian Rock n Roll
Happy birthday to you Johnny... 85 years young.
J.O.K. Still the KING!!!!!
I was born after JO'K time, but my parents always played his music... I love it!
Sorely missed from my generation, still remembered by me in my youth.
An amazing talent and a great Aussie. The ONLY thing missing is an annual award in his name. But then the British might object - ha ha to them
I had an old newspaper clipping that we found when pulling up old lino in the kitchen. There was an ad in it for a show at the Newcastle Civic Theatre (I think off hand about 1954) The main act was Judy Robertson, who was the first person to sing RnR in Australia and JO'K was her supporting act. not much has been written about Judy, a little women with a big voice. It's a pity that pioneers like here haven't received the acculades that they deserve.
His my family for real
Direto do túnel do tempo. Right of the túnel time. Manaus, Amazonas, Brasil.
Don't hear much of his music on the radio...in fact, bugger all.... well, that's going to change over here on Blue fm 100.3. New Zealand....along with Cole Joy and Billy Thorpe....
He could not sing but he was a great singer all the same and Australia is all the richer for his efforts .Long live JOK .
He can sing... And using commas would help with your contradiction... Yes Long live JOK.
Such an irritating statement at the beginning of your comment.
RIP, bonzer bloke. You gave so much to all of us....
Good stuff!
What a talent and Australia treated him badly! Shame on this @#$% country!
Remembering (JOK) John Michael O'Keefe (19 January 1935 - 6 October 1978) We lost him 40 years ago today.
When I feel like the world is on my head.. nothing like a bit of jok
Wild One had lotsa fun
thanks to CZcams the great JOK WILL LIVE FOREVER as will many other great Rock n Roll singers who have long gone but they left there music here for us to treasure as i for one never had the money to buy there singles as a 14 year old. i had the great pleasure to see JOK Preform at the Croxton Park Hotel in Preston and got on stage with him held his hand up high and declared him Australia's King of Rock n Roll.never will forget it.
Still one of my favourites together with Johnny Farnham
Silvia mine to. it was our wedding song.
kylieslpe, your 22 years old, you have almost NO music these days[i played in bands for years, and all the venues are now "pokie" joints! you have NO live music shows and there is not the real talent around that there once was. JOK was a great entertainer who worked extremly hard to "make it" I saw him live in '73 at festival hall, he backed up Bill Hailey they were great, but he was better! After that i got in to music, he was "Special"! Thanks for music, Mr JOK.
What a talent taken too soon after all these years to see this footage of John a consummate showman and performer i dont know what you call it but he had it in spades. From Peter at Auburn age 66.
I agree completely, Johnny O’Keefe was amazing, I’m 14 and from the USA and I just found him and I love his music
if johnny came from usa or uk this an evryting hade ben ö hit
The late and great.
I’ve always wondered how a young lad like me would know Johnny O’keefe was
I’m young to, I know exactly why some young people know Johnny o’keefe and who he was. It’s because he is such a great singer!
The girls were really pretty in those days it’s hard too think that’s how my mum dressed when she was a teenager now she’s 73
A time when the A B C gave aus entainment all gone now love Helen
Bloody hell! I saw this at the time...AAAAGGGHHH!!!!
@Shedrach morrison Thank you for asking - I'm fine...Just old. How are you sweetie?
rough singing voice ..not the greatest looking guy around ...........but buckets of personality and charisma ....miss you JOK......great memories
He can fkn sing mate
Oh, well since you put it that way, I apologise. I misunderstood what you meant by what you said. JO'K became great friends with Buddy Holly and the Crickets when they toured here in 1958, and in fact, J.I Allison, Buddy's drummer, recorded a version of Johnny's song 'Wild One' with Buddy singing back up.
KING GEORGE WORLD RESPECT RESPECTED WORLD WIDE EMPIRE
Andrew O'Keefe : 2/10. Big Mouth. Full of himself. Mighty Limited talent.
Johnny O'Keefe : 10/10. Fabulously nice guy. Talented right to the brim !!
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I've always wondered about the line;
When your best friend steals your clothes....
Surely it should be.....steals your girl from you..
Classic Michael cartwight 😊 0:25
Johnny is the very best Michael 😅😊 0:50
Johnny O'Keefe was compared to "Elvis" in Australia in the day...
While no-one compares to "The King" (Elvis).. Johnny O'Keefe WAS Australia's equivalent... at the time.
He had that same "appeal" that Elvis had.
A great entertainer and one that started australian music industry up..a real pioneer.
True, but his real inspirations to pursue music was Bill Haley and Johnnie Ray.
Love ❤ jok Michael 0:32
gold
Classic Michael 😊 0:07
this song stopped me from suiciding way back when.
Classic 😊 1:45
❤❤😊😊 0:25
wheres the six aclock gone i watched with col joye and judy stone on it i cant seem to find it also john laws
Costly Set 😀
arghh hes got thw white guy shuffle nah great guy great song
just sing it;s that easy
The best entertainer ever Michael cartwight 1:11 1:15
JOK opened up Australian Rock n Roll..same dynamo..tragic
JOK a great entertainer.
Always wondered about the line
"When your best friend steals your clothes from you"
"Come tomorrow you will find a love that's true"
Surely it should have been,
"When your best friend steals your GIRL from you"
Anyone know why?
In the Jackie Wilson original Jackie sings "When your best friend steals your GIRL from you" . Don't know why O'Keefe decided to change it ..
Yeah, I always wondered about those lyrics, thank you.
I think I know that dark haired girl dancing on the left of JO
Thats Lauren Moore she is my grandmother🙂
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