BILLY FURY - WONDROUS PLACE (version #1)

[5151emily]

Beautiful Billy Fury! A Wondrous Place is an amazing song sung perfectly by Britain's best Rocker Billy Fury! Billy would surely still be singing to this day had he not been plagued by heart problems after contracting Rheumatic fever as a child and taken away from us at 42! Actually it is quite incredible Billy did so well considering that he was never in good health. What a waste of a wonderful talented and gorgeous looking man. Who was a gentle modest person in real life. RIP BILLY!

[11ianrose]

this man rocked liverpool ,no he rocked the uk

[xdesmo]

@FRANKIEonPC1080p thank you big song

[billyfuryfan64]

Beautiful song A Wondrous Place sung by the brilliant Billy Fury. An incredible singer and songwriter who sadly passed away due to a lifetime of heart ailments. Billy was by far the best British rocker ever and he had an incredibly successful career which was unfortunately interrupted several times by heart surgeries . Miss you Billy you ere wonderful. Rest in peace!

[krustybiker]

Crime of the century? Cliff Richard got more coverage than Mrs Wycherley's little boy! I've always loved this underrated track.

[ManMansell]

Yes, Alice Gold's recent cover is commendable, but BF has that shit too a T.

[aintnobody94]

Brilliant song, introduced to me by an amazing cover by Alice Gold.

[marcvesper]

Ah, Liverpool, such an unfair share of musical brilliance you have had

[DrConnorful]

Am I the only under person under 25 listening to this!

[soniclady89]

@DrConnorful

Right this minute, probably.

But since they're now using a version of this song for an ad on UKtv - many I suspect - will be looking it up.

Thanks for your comment. :)

[1947chrissmith]

@soniclady89 no coz am 15 nd i listen to it

[soniclady89]

@1947chrissmith

I'm glad ... it's one hell of a tune

Thanks for your comment ... and for listening to the one and only Billy Fury :)

[xanthus25]

@DrConnorful Nope!

[SirBlue3719]

@DrConnorful nope, im 16 :)

[thesophiedaguzan]

@DrConnorful No, I'm 15 :)

[charmingman9]

@DrConnorful I've loved this song for a long time and I'm 23!

[jachymhr]

@DrConnorful i'm 14... :D

[paulmccartney7ElvisP]

@DrConnorful No I'm 16

[paraskevas1908]

@DrConnorful nope!

[Artokaas]

@DrConnorful No my man!

[StirbNichtVorMir7771]

@DrConnorful

Nope! 18 and I still love it!

[armoredinnerjacket]

I bought this when it first came out and played it over and over - the neighbours (US - neyburs) complained and I had to turn it off. Oh and a B side by cliff - dynamite. Top singer. I was there in those days and it was superb - Beatles and Stones while I was at school. Lady gaga victims eat your hearts out.

[icemaiden334]

I just heard this during adverts in Rudby World Cup....I think it's advertising Carling???

[billyfuryfan64]

Billy. You were so wonderful. One of my favourite songs. The amazingly talented Billy Fury!  Britain's best and first Rock 'n Roller. Taken away from us too soon. Miss you darling Billy. RIP.

[5151emily]

The great Billy Fury singing one of my favourite songs. Love it! Love him. The best performer Britain ever produced and a truly nice modest gentle man. When Billy passed it was a great loss to the world. We knew it would probably happen because of his heart problems but we hoped it wouldn't! Life is not fair!! This was a waste of a beautiful talented human being. RIP BILLY. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!

[jef539475]

how did this guy ever make it cause he cant sing

[imuphere121]

classic, i adore this song!

Just want to grab your partner!

x

[consul1957]

Original and best version

[5151emily]

I love this song and Billy sings it with a special magic. What a voice! So wonderful. ! Brings back memories of my childhood in England as my Dad had old 78's of Billy's! so I heard him often growing up. Each recording of this song is different so Billy was a very versatile performer. We don't have artists like this today! What a shame. Love and miss you Billy. 

[englishmade]

I allways thought "Billy Fury and "Ken Dodd were the best singers from Liverpool.

[kerjan1]

cool



[75619630]

great tune.

[TheJavierm7]

Billy Fury, nacio el 17 de abril de 1940. Fallecio el 28 de enero de 1983.

Esta cancion, fue re-grabada cuatro veces mas, se utilizo en la publicidad "toyota" de 1999 al 2000. A pesar de q nunca tuvo un numero 1, si mantuvo mas canciones en el top 20 q ningun otro, solo superado por Elvis y The Beatles, en los 60s.

[rurimino]

From a humble beginning (tugboat boy on the Mersey river) Billy had the devilish good looks, unique aura and such a memorable voice to carve a place in sixties musical history. He bravely tested his talent early by writing original tracks which were sadly reined in by over zealous managers and publishers. There is one newspaper shot of him standing next to Elvis at the height of his fame. And you know what he looked better....

[soniclady89]

@rurimino

I checked that photo you mention, you know what .... you're right :)

[rurimino]

hi soniclady89 and that's a marvel in itself...looking as good as the king. Check out 'I'm lost without you' (nyrainbow) as Billy's vocals, stage presence and pacing are impeccable.

[Cubawoman]

I had the fortune of seeing Billy performing this and many more songs live on stage, was and still is one of my favourites. Great performer.

[andy1753]

Why ahead of his time...soulful and true, a class act

[drstevie]

brilliant. Billy will never be forgotten.

[CarlGentVideos]

First heard this on a toyota yaris ad billions of years ago but never knew it was Fury till now. Bloody perfect.

[amimillie]

He was truely great. Oh, by the way, if The Zombies claim they didn't nick half of this for She's Not There, they're lying bastards.

[jaden2010100]

HE WAS THE GREATEST LOVE YOU BILLY ...LIN

[topmanc2001]

billy fury  .simply the best

[AKilla9]

THE BEST VERSION WITHOUT A SHADOW OF DOUBT!!!!!!

the hall effect is perfect!!!! THE VOICE IS EVEN BETTER no comparsent!!!

[kerjan1]

love it,,,,,,,,

[dogkelp]

The first great British soul man. Brill for sure!

[frankiehiyo]

Forget the rest, this is the best.

The mood is pitched just right.

[JennyHeartbreak]

Does anyone find his voice ultra sexy when turned up loud?

[dannyandnickinc]

the last shadow puppets cover is better than this.

[tenniscollector]

can we pa-leeeze have the single 45 version of "i will".

[ecanuck]

Really like this nice clean arrangement - don't mind the echo chamber effect, up against that clean sound. Fun piece

Stumbled on this looking up other British performer of that era, Cliff Richard. THANKS for posting.

[sizemeat]

One of the top ten songs ever recorded. 

[bopalula]

Listening to this song tonight, more than 27 years after Billy's death, has reduced me to tears. Just a fantastic piece of work from one of the all time greats.

[gordon29560]

Fantastic song ...All his songs were good ....

[punkrooster1210]

only know of this because of The Las Shadow Puppets. good song

[suhaylett]

Still have it on 45rpm a bit scratched

[rmroche1]

british public did you here that thats music from a great talent i heard every word a voice only given to you by god the one and only gentle king billy fury i rest my case.

[emb1st]

the closet killed billy........RIP

[xAlleeMarie]

The Last Shadow Puppet's cover on this is actually quite good

[extraam]

Ohh wondrous place!!! :-)

[solomatin70]

охуительно

[glenw89]

i'm 19 & i think this song is great!

[kensawbem]

This Guy was brilliant

[john111257]

@kensawbem TRULY BRILLIANT

[skipper8257]

Jimmy Jones knocks this song out of the park.

[showband1]

Brings back memories from my teens. Always loved the song. I'm going to include it in my repetoire. Blackpool clubs and pubs will love it... Magicman

[TheWhitehall]

Billy loved this song.He recorded about three versions of it. Class. A gentle and sensitive soul.

[joshhomme2009]

My grandad was in his band "Furys fairies" xx

[joe3062]

carole anne austin

[Dreambeliever1]

An amazing record from an amazing man, i love this one. I adore this man & his music, he truly is something else.

[spirosjingo]

PSIT.....

THANKS!!!!!!

[SpeedTriple59]

The Best British rocker we had...Cool dude..

[eugenecraddock]

british sure. A rocker not sure

[cathegorical]

My first heart throb - all those years ago! So good to come here and revisit all those emotions. His voice always had magical qualities, for me.

[Zerchy012]

Me gusta más la delThe Last Shadow Puppets

[HiddenArcadia]

indie wanker

[kerjan1]

cool

[NLWillem]

around which year was this song originally recorded?

[soniclady89]

Woundrous Place was written in 1960 (Jeff Lewis & Bill Giant) Billy cut several versions during his career, this I believe was the 1st version from 1960, on the Decca label (B side: Alright, Goodbye).

Amazing song - astounding voice!

[babber46]

@soniclady89 Brilliant...I miss him so much...

[glammyammy7]

what a voice - what a guy - I miss him so much - he will never die he lives on in his music - amazing - the best!!!!

[brynmoraj1951]

billy fury recorded this song five times he like it that much

[angerredfire]

This is cool cat stuff. I love it, and I'd also like to thank my mum for having that radio station that belted out all those golden oldies.

[FantomRaspberyBlower]

Great record, Billy was a class act ,one of Liverpool's finest. R.I.P son

[1962sharif]

A amazing song i am a hard core tamla motwn/northern soul fan but me mum brought me up on Rock and roll and the meloies in R&R and when i first heard this me back tingles and now its on you tube brilliant WOW

[ttbrcvts]

Just want to agree with your More Info comments. Hits the nail on the head.

[kerjan1]

awesome,,,

[flagga]

I prefer Alex Turner's version to be honest

[milespuppet]

you're right.i prefer the version of the last shadow puppets as well

[supertinii]

Me too!

[enerjoeie]

brillient

[krustybiker]

Britain produced so much tlent in the late 50's early 60's. How many were better than Billy? So why did Cliff Richard have the success? RIP, Ron Wycherley, you were robbed.

[Bortsthename]

@krustybiker Sorry for the late reply, but I agree. I think that being very talented can be a double edged sword. Even though a person may have what it takes, there will always be larger amounts of less talented people ready and willing to team up and tear down the ones who really deserve to hit the top.

[arcticpuppet505]

i love the last shadow puppets cover

[hurricaneUK]

you can almost smell the smokey atmosphere

[Xpinger]

Great vid, I posted a different version of this song by Billy as a video response.

I hope you like it?

[Xpinger]

Ooops your vid wont let me post a response :(

Here is a link anyway:

watch?v=oSWegFfqgmQ

[smunnery]

Brilliant song. What a voice!

[Swan1947]

Never heard this song...Loooove it!

[GhostWatching]

Hello! Great video..Wasnt he lovely! Did you see the Brilliant programme on saturday night about British music in the 50's and 60's on beeb 2? It was excellent. Thankyou for this XX

[daveleos]

I saw Billy singing this at the Regal Edmonton UK.He had his jacket collar turned up with clouds projected in the background.I was only 15.Never forgot it . Dave from OZ..

[barbarossaUK]

great upload. thanks!

[fixable22]

nice. billy rules.