banal? trite? I guess too many people still actually are 'crazy', in the conventional sense that is, not in the misinterpreted contetx/meaning Billy gives the word.
This song is indeed a brilliant piece from a true artist, and if it doesn't resonate with you on any level then save yourself the embarrassment of posting here, for you're simply red lighting the world that you're an ignorant unconscious member of the sheeple collective... and yeh I know, that must sound CRAZY!
Yeahh boo-hoo for us. We don't have elton john and the fucking royal family to keep us occupied. So in our spare time we listen to billy thorpe, you fucking twat. Somehow, I think I would prefer this.
I remember walking through the streets of Richmond in Melbourne in primary school singing this song back in the 70's. Brings back such great memories. R.I.P Billy. xxxxx
@dariowestern ,Absolutely correct,how could it not have become a world wide No 1,it should be an all time standard, i was fifteen when i first heard it on the radio, and never forgot it, still love it as much now and i am fifty five next.
This 'Youtube' is Grrreeaattt. I had a sudden brain wave, remembering the end of term and studying in 72 and then trying to recall this song, then I found it ! Which was liked because of its apparent originality, compared to what was in the charts during this time. Getting drunk at 30pence a pint; Glam Rock, Progressive, Heavy Metal, West Coast music etc...What a fucking era :-)
@petermcintyre100 Hi glad u found this great track ,i heard it in 72 at school but it wasnt a hit in britain, i loved it and never forgot it, ever,didnt hear it again till 2008 on radio 2, not once in 36 years i swear,now have their greatest hits cd from oz,, this song is unique un forgetable, and what a voice he had! guess u must be around my age i remember getting drunk at 27 pence pence a pint
@azteczodiac . Yes mate I am around your age. It's good to get nostalgic. I got drunk on a pound (3 pints of lager!!). Songs are part of our lives without a doubt. This one was played at my pub amongst the Stones, Roxys & Sabbaths during my earliest attempt at getting served alcohol without proof of age, (felt all mature and grown up!!) Good listening.
@azteczodiac well im 20 and i love this song, i recently stared playing guitar and im going to learn this song. ps i get drunk a $8 average a drink in th city.
My mum and I use to sing this all the time when I was little and it brings back old memories. Its so sad he's dead. R.I.P :( he was a great musician. BILLY THORPE IS THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@FartingNinjaCat,
No he isn't a fat cunt like you.
MyPurpleMushroom 2 months ago
THIS QUALITY IS DISGUSTING
H4RM0N1C5 2 months ago
pnoom is a cunt
thesuperduperbloke 3 months ago
Yeah a wise man who fully accepted the Christian message of the risen Jesus,
He got on board,before it was to late,-
He realised at the end of the day,only 2 realitys-the lost and the saved,
Peace billy.
ShortStack989 4 months ago
@pnoom I giess you missed the point - every country has its own heroes. Billy Thorpe is one of ours - live with it.
RCbeastly 4 months ago
@pnoom
Short of entertainment, are you kidding?
One day cricket, baby!!!
nathanstorm7 4 months ago
I sang at Sunbury aged 16 with all the poor aussies.We wouldn't live anywhere else dickhead. Best country in the world.
6557andrewg 5 months ago
pnoom....been there done that....but all the tee-shirts have been washed out thanx for this little reality check reminder ....
kiwimale1 6 months ago
Most people pnoom knows must think he's crazy.
Blabbingtits 6 months ago
banal? trite? I guess too many people still actually are 'crazy', in the conventional sense that is, not in the misinterpreted contetx/meaning Billy gives the word.
This song is indeed a brilliant piece from a true artist, and if it doesn't resonate with you on any level then save yourself the embarrassment of posting here, for you're simply red lighting the world that you're an ignorant unconscious member of the sheeple collective... and yeh I know, that must sound CRAZY!
Username10131 7 months ago
@Username10131 Well said, friend. Couldn't have put it better myself!
tumshfibrox58 6 months ago
I Used to ride my bmx down the hill and sing this song in my head, it was quite euphoric for a 7 year old haha
anthonyok 7 months ago 8
@anthonyok ha ride a bike? are you some kind of poor ass bogan fuckwit?
FartingNinjaCat 3 months ago
Yeahh boo-hoo for us. We don't have elton john and the fucking royal family to keep us occupied. So in our spare time we listen to billy thorpe, you fucking twat. Somehow, I think I would prefer this.
chrisp1987 7 months ago 4
Most people I know KNOW that I'm crazy ... miss ya Billy.
FloydyTube 8 months ago
I remember walking through the streets of Richmond in Melbourne in primary school singing this song back in the 70's. Brings back such great memories. R.I.P Billy. xxxxx
katiesweeney00 9 months ago
this song makes complete sense
ben00au 9 months ago 2
A brilliant song, which should've been a worldwide No.1 song. RIP Billy, you're a legend! :)
dariowestern 10 months ago
@dariowestern ,Absolutely correct,how could it not have become a world wide No 1,it should be an all time standard, i was fifteen when i first heard it on the radio, and never forgot it, still love it as much now and i am fifty five next.
azteczodiac 8 months ago
LOVE this song, I was 14 again all the way thru it. Thanx a million for posting it.
tumshfibrox58 11 months ago
just great, fucking great music.
life2lifele55 1 year ago
Aussie pride!
Roxy4217 1 year ago
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jjojjorge 1 year ago
Brand new to me. Thanks for posting this.
vivaloriflamme 1 year ago
This 'Youtube' is Grrreeaattt. I had a sudden brain wave, remembering the end of term and studying in 72 and then trying to recall this song, then I found it ! Which was liked because of its apparent originality, compared to what was in the charts during this time. Getting drunk at 30pence a pint; Glam Rock, Progressive, Heavy Metal, West Coast music etc...What a fucking era :-)
petermcintyre100 1 year ago
@petermcintyre100 Hi glad u found this great track ,i heard it in 72 at school but it wasnt a hit in britain, i loved it and never forgot it, ever,didnt hear it again till 2008 on radio 2, not once in 36 years i swear,now have their greatest hits cd from oz,, this song is unique un forgetable, and what a voice he had! guess u must be around my age i remember getting drunk at 27 pence pence a pint
azteczodiac 1 year ago
@azteczodiac . Yes mate I am around your age. It's good to get nostalgic. I got drunk on a pound (3 pints of lager!!). Songs are part of our lives without a doubt. This one was played at my pub amongst the Stones, Roxys & Sabbaths during my earliest attempt at getting served alcohol without proof of age, (felt all mature and grown up!!) Good listening.
petermcintyre100 1 year ago
@azteczodiac
Not a hit because of because the all powerful BBC had a virtual monopoly of the airwaves, and they determined what type of music you to listened to.
No commercial radio until 1974, expect for some pirate stations and Radio Luxembourg.
I remember Watney's Red Barrel for around 28 or 30p per pint, but I was only getting 28 quid a week before tax!
blueycarlton 1 year ago
@azteczodiac well im 20 and i love this song, i recently stared playing guitar and im going to learn this song. ps i get drunk a $8 average a drink in th city.
BEAUMAN171 1 year ago
@petermcintyre100
azteczodiac 1 year ago
The funny thing is . . . most people I know think that I'm crazy! WOOOOOooooyeah yeah yeah!! :)
blisster22 1 year ago
Great song thanks for the share Gaz
AstariaDestiny 1 year ago
thanks for sharing a classic from the legend :--)
ivebeenthere1 1 year ago
Great Share & Post!!!...5*s Thankyou Gaz...Anita..:)
anitashelby 1 year ago
A fave from 1972
1856gazoo 1 year ago
brilliant..takes me back...cheers for that Fastflyer2008
enlighten421 1 year ago
My mum and I use to sing this all the time when I was little and it brings back old memories. Its so sad he's dead. R.I.P :( he was a great musician. BILLY THORPE IS THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
thehitchhike2 1 year ago
absolute classic song love it !
skipster2010 1 year ago
Found it at last. after years of searching.
Great !!
A fantastic memory.
Thanks for posting
skinnyquinnie 2 years ago
Brilliant. Thanks for posting. Not heard this since the mid 70's
72guttercat 2 years ago