Billy Thorpe - Over the Rainbow (Live - Solo)

[TheZankor]

it is so sad to think he is no longer wit us in body... but he will forever be with us in spirit..... heres to you sir billy.... peace and love forever.... may you find your rainbow.....!!!

[amandajanelittles]

the rainbow is there

[shawnwolfe100]

Billy told me this show at Wellers was his first ever solo gig.  He was at Capers the following night. I owned both venues at the time..

[hellonewman1]

1974, International Hotel Tullamarine (Now Zagames). Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs. Sitting at the back table sucking on Black Russians in between Pots.

[sdaddyo67]

I heard that he had become a preacher shortly after the

"Children Of The Sun" album!!

[amandajanelittles]

i was lucky to meet billy in person sadly before he passed such a gentleman i know him lobby and ian and the reat of the lost musicians are looking down up above from my favourite the rainbow and ill be there one day and we will live for the true rock n roll legends peace mandy mouse xxxxxxx

[Jazzticism]

Ozzie Ozzie Ozzie !

Rest in peace, Mr Thorpe xxx

[77bretty]

nice....just good aussie stuff.....love it..

[squeakedout]

I miss you so much Billy, i hope you rest in peace , as i do for Natalie, e,, miss ya mate so badly .... please come bak to us

[squeakedout]

I miss you so much Billy, i hope you rest in peace , as i do for Natalie, e,, miss ya mate so badly .... please come bak to us

[twoducks]

Thank you Madd for posting this,absolutely awesome

[midnitekisss]

You did Billy... but way too soon... Miss ya Billy

[midnitekisss]

Billy you did!... but way to soon!! Miss ya Billy xox

[mightyflynn1]

It's not a solo performance,i can here the chick that's recording it singing.

[ellenvic68]

my daughter watching "Glee" on teev some awful actor did performance of this song that nearly made me throw up- showed her this instead - awesome singing - RIP Billy

[SherbertAddict]

wow

[shawnwolfe100]

absolutely fantastic performance - Billy was larger than life!

[royallaspice1]

Thinking of a Joe Cocker song, You are co beautiful to me, where he tries to hit a high note. Not rubbishing Joe but Billy could have done it easily. What a talent, gone but not forgotten. R.I.P. BILLY.

[herbgarratt]

Only an Oz is going to understand the endearment contained in this: -

I remember the bastard performing LIVE at the West Ryde (Sydney, Oz) Masonic Hall, Anthony Rd., West Ryde!

He was good then, and he's good here.

[jjojjorge]

Why is it difficult to find stuff from Billy's "stimulation" album?

[simmmo100]

Brilliant performance from Billy but leave the girl alone. At least she sings in tune and may have actually held the camera for this once in a life time joy we have never experienced.

[Panadawn]

Fucken hate people who sing at concerts, like I paid my money to hear you sing, you twat.

[justmusicandme]

Wanted to tell her to shut up!

[iamaussie]

What a shame he is gone but not forgotten. Thank you for posting.

[276onmain]

I want to thank you for posting this. I've watched it several times - he was just so good.

Trev

[Cuntrag86]

one word defines billy thorpe LEGEND. that song gave me goosebumps! but honestley that old bird singing along should be necked for shiting on a otherwise perfect recording.

[bray12do]

This is the first time i've ever heard billy thorpe, man i've been missing out on alot

[Cuntrag86]

yeah living under rocks will do that to ya

[anniepb372]

I'm about to be 56 and this man was a legend. Sunbury, pubs, et. al. I've live a generation or two of music and there was none better. A great loss. The older I get the more I miss his music.

[Bagginsoft]

that lady singing along is so annoying :-/ but this is an amazing song by billy

[darkrealm666]

i love this guy, i miss him every time i watch this video....

[antux90]

these commnts are SO much fun 2 read.

need sexy subscribers! plz NR

[qcathy]

OMG! he was so wonderful! my sister went out with him for a short time when they were teenagers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[nancysparkplug]

I would love to find "In My Room"...That was my favorite song by him.

[latefor]

this is a real treasure as was witnessed by the man himself he was an excellent guitarist also

[maxmatlock13]

good on ya dad

[fluffylove151]

I'm sure he is a good singer, too bad the quality of the vid or camera was a bit off.

[keithhutt]

What a great song and a great man missed by so many good on ya Billy you are in a good place see u again one day mate, save me a beer!!

[jimilove5]

and me........

[Mticen]

so moving, what a legend

R.I.P Billy

[badandygt40]

Love it, but i could pass on the chick swooning in the audience lol

[DonByrd1025]

Me too! I hate when someone is performing, and people want to out sing them. Get your own gig lady. On second thought. DO NOT DO IT!

[iamaussie]

He was amazing. Will miss you Billy.

[iPepsimax]

One of the best covers of this song I have ever heard, sends a shiver down my spine everytime.

Rest in Peace Billy

[maddogoz]

Hey you too, go someplace else to abuse each other. My kids come to this page

thanks

andrew

[iavrm]

billy playing a taylor guitar.....really put me off taylor guitars for life

and he fucking destroyed the song......what a noise

[123yei]

ok i guess, not as good as the original singer

[oldblackwood]

Probably Austrralia's greatest ever rock singer.I remember seeing him when the PA gave up but you could still hear him singing over the stage gear.A true Australian Rock Legend who could still blow the doors off the place right up until he died.Thanks Billy!

[Blakeyisbuffed]

He's brilliant. Most beautiful song ever

[Boannan]

Billy's version of this song is the best I've ever heard and is y fav song

[chrisand3]

hes great,

[JoasACEOArt]

Oh Billy we miss you!!!

[bnnne]

good musician, too old to sing.

[Animekitty172]

I think he can sing very well, just in his own way. I don't like complaining...^^

[xmasforme]

Another aussie legend gone...............

[ticruiser]

lol,who is this guy. this guy cant sing!(at least not in this song) i love it the way fans get so blinded. he can play though, not a fan of the style.

[Panadawn]

I bet we could name at least 5 artists you're a fan of who suck equally as much as you think this guy does.

[GibsonL65]

Dude if you got nothing good to say about billy don'y say anything

[ariefsaragih]

man, He died? that sucks

[glamrockchick92]

Im gonna miss him

by far the greatest version of it ever...

god his voice is amazing

[SucculentCarol]

See ya Thorpie - Another Aussie Legend hits heaven!

[Panadawn]

WOW!

[wmick]

Wow. Listening to this sends shivers up my spine. What a voice!

[mojomama59]

Billy's version of this song is the best. RIP Billy

[littlredroo]

You may be gone but you will never be forgotten R.I.P. Billy

I hate to disappoint you maddogoz but his first solo gig was at Capers in Hawthorn

[maddogoz]

Beg to differ, this was back in Nov last year I think, in fact Billy found this video in Devember and asked for a copy!!! as he wanted to remember his first gig!

[aussiegg104]

CRAP. He sang solo in Brisbane at Woolloongabba long before he ever went south !!!!!!!

[remmurD1]

Janice Konstantinidis

A great song, sung by a great voice....You know what's over the rainbow now Billy, rest well.

[shannon858]

I heard my dad talk about you in the 60's and Sunbury Rock Festival and wasn't till I saw you myself live that I could say the best live act I've ever seen. Ooh Poo Pah Doo. Read your book

"Sex Thugs and Rock and Roll". What a legend! RIP mate.

[xsamitt]

Great music from a great guy.

[ghound71]

we will miss u billy

most people i know think that your great

[moochy72]

one of the best if not THE best renditions of over the rainbow in the world. RIP Billy, gone, but defintately never forgotten...

[AsianLover2]

SO SO SO SAD!!! Thanks for the memories Thorpie! Always remembered, NEVER forgotten! RIP mate!

[johnnycash528]

how did he die

[rolfedavid]

Heart Attack.

[Krumden]

Oooh Yeah Love ya Thorpie

[TarraRose]

Vale Billy Thorpe. 40 years of that fabulous voice. RIP.

[igloorecords]

RIP big guy - Rock on!

[reddwarf40]

I was looking forward to seeing Thorpie live, the gig i was going to was both acoustic, and the raw volume which only Thorpie could truly deliver. I will forever be sad that i missed out, but thankyou Thorpie, and R.I.P.

[renmazz]

RIP Billy - you will be sadly missed mate

[vinylman4533]

A real Aussie legend. Will be sadly missed.

[duckoes]

I Played 3 support band gigs with the Aztecs in 1998, I was 22. Seeing Billy and the bands professionalism up close has contributed to my live performance in some shape or form today. I'm privileged to have been exposed to his groove and dedication to music.

[OzzyGirlFromOz]

As I sit here in my Most treasured shirt (Most People I know Think that I'm Crazy) I can no longer hold back the tears as I hear my utmost Fav song "Over the Rainbow" RIP Billy...hugs to your family..!

[RobMackenzie]

Really great Billy! (wish the girl near the camcorder hadn't been singing along.)

[Jono198520]

Beautiful performance...RIP billy

[astroperson]

Thanks Billy. The true Wizard of OZ.

[folkwisdom]

Vale Billy, I remember seeing you at The South Side Six Hotel many years ago, and you 'created a disturbance in my mind'. GREAT GREAT singer

[stoohie]

He created a disturbance in everyones mind who listened to him. He will be sadly missed.

[stoohie]

RIP Thorpie. Your now on the other side of that rainbow. Heavens angels are now quivering. Thorpie's on his way.

[deepee13]

RIP THORPIE!

[Itstabby]

Awesome viceo clip

Thanks for your music and your dedication

RIP Billy, I will mis you.

[blazerboyzone]

RIP Billy

[shitbumwee]

Another truelly great Aussie rock legend lost today !Loved your work Billy !!!!

[zekeindy]

saw him at hobart during the long way to the top concert - took the roof off the place - a legend just gone today - great stuff billy

[trevorge]

Here he is 45 years later still doing his thing with this great song. Better than ever! Love you Billy for all the great times.

[maddogoz]

Wow, trevorge, I can't believe you left this message on the eve of his passing! how freaky!