Roger Voudouris Get Used To It Countdown Australia

[moonstarfireshine]

Thanks S...for your love song...lol..:) you did well last night at Karaoke xoxo

[joannekelle]

Roger grew in Sacramento Calif. I agree with you about Rogers talent, when I knew Roger he was writing with Bobby Walmac we went to Berkley and sat on stage with Bobby. I wish he would of released some more of the songs he wrote I heard them and they were beautiful.

[thebabydollglamour]

He was a damn fine piece of ass!!!! Karma or not!!

[myfeeling4you]

@inbetweentics I guess with good looks and the hair he thought he was "it" but time caught up with him and karma got him in the end, there are many who think karma is a load of rubbish, the truth is it really exists and Roger is living proof of the end.

[mareedezz]

i had the biggest crush on this guy & it lasted for a long time...still think he was such a hunk!!!

[gailmckennag]

the irony of 'i'll be around'.lol. love this song.

[1971ROXX]

LOVE IT ! GREAT MUSICIAN !RIP !

[verysparkly]

Thanks @1971ROXX.. i love it too!

[Aqene1000]

He always seemed to be singing in a breeze ! And wasnt that a pretty good psychadelic backdrop for countdown !

[thebabydollglamour]

He's hot!!! Has a resemblence to the almighty Jon Bon Jovi!! Yummmmmmmmmmmmmm♥

[TheCherokeelouise]

liver disease at the tender ageof 49. Definately an opiate user. All my old and not so old friends have all passed on way to early/ R.I.P Roger.

[breadbaker226]

He got used to not having a hit song....

[aek1928]

With the same surname, I can tell you he is Greek!

[roadglide21]

Such a great tallent. Should have sung more songs like this. Should have sung more songs period! It's a shame that he died at such a young age. He was extremely goodlooking.

[davidjeffersontull2]

I love this song, and he looks very cute.

[Tameeka109]

yes what a spunk ,,,love this song thanx for posting it xoxoxox

[kyleevans5]

Note that the audience keeps looking to the left for some reason.

[breadbaker226]

Yes, he died August 2003 at age 49

[1herbiekritzer]

So much talent . .

[hardsam68]

Countdown ! and this dude died aswell I heard

[sskkramer]

i think he's Maori, probably from Rotorua ......like me

[laiosto]

@sskkramer with that name he has,he is Greek.

[mooneepondskid]

@sskkramer Roger maori?..lol. Definitely greek ancestry.

[theseether]

wow i always loved this song i dint know he was that cute though. :)

[Steptile1]

I was about 10 when this was aired on Countdown and immediately fell in love with Roger. I have to say, I loved his voice at the time and I still think it is one of the best sung pop tunes of that era. Thanks for posting.

[orden265]

Sexy mullet business at front ,party at the back.

[seantheman121]

without a doubt the worst song of the late 70's hahaha

[guitmarc54]

Fuck! i am truly hurt. I grew up 3 blocks away from roger, and used to listen to them practice. SPICE. California JR high. and he might have been misunderstood by the many he contacted and affected with his music, with his special charm. all i can say is i will miss him. Great , speak his mind talent. I will learn some of his songs. In Memory, Damn, the good die young.

[jennympage]

I loved this song .... and the original video with the red jumper ... I made my mum knit me a "V" neck jumper cos I was obsessed with this bloke when I was a teen !

[meeeee1968]

still a great tune

so many years later !!!!!!!!

[zaniac100]

You'd think that brown leather trousers, wind machine plus Chroma Key would be too much wouldn't you?

[ihateyourgutsman]

I was so into rock and roll back then but this blew my socks off!

Absolutely loved it what a song,Timeless,shame he's gone!

[mareedezz]

yes plz let the guys get back into these spunky clothes..not afraid to be men with a heart...showing a romantic side!

[alfaith14]

yes, when is this hair style going to come back in men?? and those leather pants! poor girls now ...with boys wearing either pants down to their knees or girls pants! lol..men knew how to have sex appeal back then..sad to hear Roger is gone, what a hottie.

[MrsAShoe]

Such a Great Song....So Sad his Life was so short...I didn't know he passed till I came to listen to this video and read other comments....RIP Roger!!

[castertunes1967]

this is one amazing song...sure made the time pass well in my one-horse town

[parker00pen]

Thanks for this great track, it was a feature growing up as a teenager.

R.I.P. Roger Voudouris.

[parker00pen]

Thank for this great track, I loved it as a teenager going through high school.

R.I.P. Roger Voudouris.

[thishereguitar]

This guy had superstar written all over him. But you know what? Superstardom is darn tricky to handle. More kudos to the Beatles, the Stones, Dylan, etc., for surviving.

[karenamolina]

i have been looking for this song for years. I am so pleased that someone had this video. Is he really dead ? Not that it really matters, but I can tell from this video he had a big heart. This song will now go in my favourites and I treasure that we had a talent like roger

[mareedezz]

aussies loved this song!!!!

[mooneepondskid]

I think aussies liked the breezy keyboard sound on this track. Perfect song while driving in the car. I can remember as a little kid when this was a hit in Australia.

[melg0510]

Love it. I once worked a wedding and the couple had this as their bridal waltz. It was the first time I'd ever heard it and fell in love with the song right then and there. Thanks for uploading... good old Countdown.

[WanCesar1]

Thank you Sparky and Mareedez, One other tidbit of info. I believe that early on in his career he opened for Lou Rawls. I hope his remaining family members know how many people appreciated his music. I believe his brother (who also played with him as a bass player (?) and managed him (?) in the early years may still be alive. Indeed, RIP Roger!

[geebocom]

Sacramento, CA

[mareedezz]

thks for the info seems like us aussies knew how talented he was!

[WanCesar1]

We grew up in the same town. Got to see him rehearse with a local Chicago cover band (doing their early and challenging stuff). HIs records don't match his talent. Killer guitar player. HIs first couple of albums were with David Kahne (Voudouris & Kahne). David has gone on to produce a couple of McCartney albums, in the last few years. A major talent. Sorry more people in the world haven't heard about him.

[verysparkly]

Thanks for your input WanCesar1.. interesting stuff!  :)

[brinewton2]

Yes, so did I.

I remember seeing Rodger playing at our high school (CK McClatchy) when he was a senior.

It was the talent show in 1973.

My brother Mark Newton also played the drums in the same show that night.

[susie6299]

@WanCesar1 I really liked him as a teenager,I bought his album with this song!!

[mareedezz]

I remember the tight red jumper too! Had such a crush on RV and loved this song!

[mareedezz]

to kickpix1965...u r right i watched the video clip of RV in the tight red jumper! Can anyone get that clip? Had a huge crush, huge on Roger V and loved the song...mareedezz

[verysparkly]

California.. just sent you a link for wikipedia.. check your messages.

[verysparkly]

Hey 765tony .. liver disease unfortunately.

[breadbaker226]

@verysparkly Really sorry to hear...

[kickpix1965]

great to see this clip...I remember the version with him wearing a tight red jumper standing on some huge pedestal with a wind machine and screaming girls in the USA?

[verysparkly]

Hey kickpix.. yes that is the original film clip you are remembering!

[Roddirat]

THANKS...geez it was blowing that day..HAHA.Love those chicks screaming

[wizsoft]

Thank you very much!

[foppe71]

thanks

oldskool....great memories with this song

I also have this album (LP) at home!!

[cleone1964]

Thank you for putting this video up. It's a wonderful blast from the past. He was my first pop star crush. May he rest in peace.

[bHuffy82]

Nice lip sync job...loved this song. I think I was like 12 when it came out.

[saffrons10]

Hi buckdowner,

Roger had another great tune called something like " We only dance" . Do you recall this, it was after Get used to it?

[aek1928]

A classic song that makes so much meaning. Definely in its own class!

[vonworms0]

Great song !

[pissandwind]

Wind machines and Dry Ice effects will rise again, well the dry ice fog won't rise! The fans will hold it all in place at knee level and reflect green light and we will marvel at the long haired pop stars seemingly floating in the heavens! Mark my words it will all be cool again.

[angecanni]

rock star looks!

[jerseysbest1]

Steven H

Iam so saddened by rogers death,his music I would always praise about over and over again to all my friends. He was the best American musician to me. So sorry !!!

[joeykelle]

I knew Rodger very well befor his passing, he would of been so pleased to hear these wonderful comments. I miss him very much.

[thebigo82]

OH YEAH.

[justluis1]

i have this single and loved it always its just a special song. Im so sad to hear hes not around anymore, but he will live forever.

[verysparkly]

Thanks justluis.. it is special. Enjoyed watching your clips too!

[collinsjamesl]

Thanks for posting! Loved this song when I was a teenager. Great to hear it again! Sorry to hear Roger is no longer with us.

[verysparkly]

Thanks James.. love your work!

[munners123]

so...how did he die????

[verysparkly]

Hey munners.. he died in 2003 from liver disease which he had been suffering from for quite some time.

[munners123]

thanks sparkly

[munners123]

correct me if i'm wrong....didnt the knack perform on the same show and bow down and kiss his hand????

[zuukmort]

OMG Sparkly thank you thank you thank you ... had waited for someone to post the clip. Thank you. And thank you Roger Voudouris for the memories. God bless you RIP.

[verysparkly]

It's a treat isn't it zuukmort? thanks and you are most welcome.

[PirateSkip4]

.HE IS DEAD !!

[verysparkly]

Thanks for your comment PirateSkip4.. we are aware he is dead.. that is why it says RIP in my description of the clip, top right where it says 'more info'. Happy New Year!

[foghatconcertseries]

Magnificent!

...geez 1979, it's been downhill ever since

[astapic]

Thanks for posting this song,as i enjoyed it when it was released back in '79,still do.Long time between drinks.

[verysparkly]

It sure takes you back.. thanks astapic!

[MandyRRAh]

Thank you, verysparky. Remember the "official" clip when he was wearing a tight jumper? Sigh. When will long hair for men become fashionable again? Sad that Roger didn't have a long life.

[verysparkly]

I remember the clip well Mandy..  and that red V neck jumper! :o)

[GrapeZots]

Oh this is so wonderful. Love, love, love this song. He is so hot ! Thank you verysparkly for putting up this video to remember and enjoy :)

[verysparkly]

Happy days GrapeZots.. thanks for appreciating!

[PirateSkip4]

He's dead now . yup just looked it up , dead as Elvis.

[stubbyindexfinger]

Get used to it, cause I'll be around. Yeah right.

[verysparkly]

Just a bit of harmless, nostalgic pop music stubby.. no need to get all rock and roll on us. He's got a wind machine for crying out loud. :o) Thanks for your comment.

[Freshaired]

Ahhh, it's good to know I'm not the only dag out there... I bet you guys also dig Player's 'Baby Come Back' and Eddie Money's 'Baby Hold On To Me'. Great stuff! Thanks for posting verysparkly!

[shazzabelle2]

My God! The nostalgia! I LOVED this guy - used to cry over him when I was about 12! Thanks for posting this. Takes me back.

[verysparkly]

Thanks shazzabelle2, I was the same age and can totally relate!

[kerberosdoggie]

Roger was a great Greek-American singer .

[NygelSpyzer]

Pure West Coast Music from Roger Vodouris. One of my favorite songs from the fab 80's. He's really a total loss from the music industry and his presence will be sorely missed. Appreciate the posting of this video. Good job verysparkly!

[verysparkly]

Thanks NygelSpyzer.. I love posting music for people who appreciate it.. and what great taste you have! :o)

[Mikesonfirst]

What a classic. Thanks verysparkly, this is fantastic.