This music is terrific,John learnt his trade the hard way.Always respected as a man and as a musician. This was his finest hour. And don't Kathi McDonald's vocals send shivers down the spine.
Most of the time original versions are best. But this arrangement & vocal chemistry is spellbinding. Kathi McDonald--wow. Never met her (some of my lucky relatives have worked with her). If I had a nut -instead of being one- I'd give at least one to have an ounce of her gift. Her voice repeatedly soars like angel overhead & then tumbles back to earth with grace & grit & yet never upstages Baldry's rich vocal but instead envelopes it with a magical, musical, feminine mist. Sigh.
Most of the time original versions are best. But this arrangement & vocal chemistry is spellbinding. Kathi McDonald--wow. Never met her (some of my lucky relatives have worked with her). If I had a nut -instead of being one- I'd give at least one to have an ounce of her gift. Her voice repeatedly soars like angel overhead & then tumbles back to earth with grace & grit & yet never upstages Baldry's rich vocal but instead envelopes it with a magical, musical, feminine mist. Sigh. :)
@jacquesjunk have always loved this one and it is certainly the very best version of this song. I used to have video tape but lost it some years ago. Just brilliant.
I first saw these 2 in 1979, playing at the Misty Moon in Halifax, N.S. This song stayed with me all this time, never being replaced by the others who TRIED to sing it this way. I see and hear them in the Moon that night when I close my eyes and crank this up. My neighbours 3 stories up hear and FEEL my music when I play these Classic R&B Tunes...hehehe...I'm 52 and FUCKING DEAF!!! lol
I LOVE this version but I can't find it either... I found it once on 45 for my dad but he lost it in one of his moves! Would really like this on CD if anyone can email it...
I remember watching the video of this song (live I believe) of the two and the band sometime late 1980 or early 1981... Yes !!! there is a video, an original video, but I've looked everywhere and can't find it. In Lima, Peru it was Gerardo Manuel who had a show every night at 7 pm (Disco Club), and had this one. Wish he would upload it to YouTube, You'd just love, and Kathi looked so young.
Sorry for coming in so soon again but I remember watching the video clip many years ago and being totally captivated by the whole scene, thank you so much for posting this it's just the best!!!!!!!!!
this song was huge in australia,number #2 in 1980.i remember it so well,and always loved it.i was 8 when it came out,and it got stacks of airplay here.this was a much bigger hit in oz than the original,and this is the version many of us aussies remember. i love to crank this up .its brilliant !
Definitely the best version. I had the privilege of seeing him perform this live in the late 70's when he opened for the Beach Boys at the Granstand in Toronto. I had no idea he wasn't the first to perform it.
Woah...wot happened to video clip with the band. Apple ??
Johnzissis1 3 weeks ago
MUSHY MUSHY MUSHY BUT I LIKE IT! :))
moparnat 1 month ago
This music is terrific,John learnt his trade the hard way.Always respected as a man and as a musician. This was his finest hour. And don't Kathi McDonald's vocals send shivers down the spine.
WOODROW1001 2 months ago
This was popular in Australia in the early 80s.
GeneralLee72 2 months ago in playlist Favorite videos
@GeneralLee72
To right matey,this was certianly one of my favourites.
Inconvenientruths 2 months ago
Wonderful song, wonderful guy, we were friends during the 1960-80's, sadly missed xx
RUBYMUNRO 3 months ago
The best two voices ever. Does anyone have the video clip PLEASE,send me;
aussielrm@bigpond.com
Thanks Les,
aussielrm 3 months ago
saw this live in Vancouver many years ago....blew me away, best version evah!!
gymgal1816 4 months ago
Love it! A fave from long ago...and a love you don't find everyday!
billy44ish 5 months ago
our song
lilynick1 5 months ago
Most of the time original versions are best. But this arrangement & vocal chemistry is spellbinding. Kathi McDonald--wow. Never met her (some of my lucky relatives have worked with her). If I had a nut -instead of being one- I'd give at least one to have an ounce of her gift. Her voice repeatedly soars like angel overhead & then tumbles back to earth with grace & grit & yet never upstages Baldry's rich vocal but instead envelopes it with a magical, musical, feminine mist. Sigh.
jacquesjunk 6 months ago
Most of the time original versions are best. But this arrangement & vocal chemistry is spellbinding. Kathi McDonald--wow. Never met her (some of my lucky relatives have worked with her). If I had a nut -instead of being one- I'd give at least one to have an ounce of her gift. Her voice repeatedly soars like angel overhead & then tumbles back to earth with grace & grit & yet never upstages Baldry's rich vocal but instead envelopes it with a magical, musical, feminine mist. Sigh. :)
jacquesjunk 6 months ago
@jacquesjunk have always loved this one and it is certainly the very best version of this song. I used to have video tape but lost it some years ago. Just brilliant.
MrZwilling44 2 months ago
Best. Version. Ever.
yoshitoshi98 6 months ago
Better than the righteous brothers
JACKGAP 6 months ago
Who's the woman singer?
Paulasmusicplay 6 months ago
@Paulasmusicplay - Kathi McDonald
ThreeTitsAwsome 6 months ago
@Paulasmusicplay Kathi McDonald
MrRhodesian 4 months ago
The No 1 version.
Bernard91784 7 months ago in playlist LONG JOHN BALDRY
LOVE John!!! BEST VERSION EVER!
TheJodilena 7 months ago
Sometimes it's hard to tell who is singing backup for who lol Anyways: BEST VERSON, they sound so good together!!
mauriceshoup 7 months ago
What a wonderful song and beautifully played and sung.
577666 9 months ago
I first saw these 2 in 1979, playing at the Misty Moon in Halifax, N.S. This song stayed with me all this time, never being replaced by the others who TRIED to sing it this way. I see and hear them in the Moon that night when I close my eyes and crank this up. My neighbours 3 stories up hear and FEEL my music when I play these Classic R&B Tunes...hehehe...I'm 52 and FUCKING DEAF!!! lol
Phasers1a 9 months ago
Yo tengo ese video con Katy Mc.Donald, lo grabé de DISCO CLUB, pero está en VHS
romulomaza 10 months ago
Absolutely the BEST- a song from an album that was a huge favorite of mine.
cvamoca 10 months ago
This song is on the cd Baldry's Out & also on A Thrill's A Thrill The Canadian Years. I was able to buy both CDs on amazon
banditsdoghouse 10 months ago
I LOVE this version but I can't find it either... I found it once on 45 for my dad but he lost it in one of his moves! Would really like this on CD if anyone can email it...
VivBrators 10 months ago
I remember watching the video of this song (live I believe) of the two and the band sometime late 1980 or early 1981... Yes !!! there is a video, an original video, but I've looked everywhere and can't find it. In Lima, Peru it was Gerardo Manuel who had a show every night at 7 pm (Disco Club), and had this one. Wish he would upload it to YouTube, You'd just love, and Kathi looked so young.
H842027 10 months ago
@H842027 I copied a vieo clip of them, but don't know how to copy it to disc.
aussielrm 3 months ago
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arsturbuther 11 months ago
definitely best version of this song
1961mdr 11 months ago
I have looked for this for years, used to have it on a 45. Kathi MacDonald makes the song
learford 11 months ago
Sorry for coming in so soon again but I remember watching the video clip many years ago and being totally captivated by the whole scene, thank you so much for posting this it's just the best!!!!!!!!!
puggti306 1 year ago
Yep this it, beautifullllllllll.
puggti306 1 year ago
Best version ever! Had the video to this on VHS. Will have to sort through them to find it & upload
Tamerlinemagnum 1 year ago
@Tamerlinemagnum Please do! I'd love to see the original video! :)
djambalawa 1 year ago
@Tamerlinemagnum Please upload it, it's the best!!!
aussielrm 3 months ago
saw then do this live at some club in Vancouver many years ago...always loved their version. Good memories :)
gymgal1816 1 year ago
No offense to the Righteous Brothers, but this is far and away the best version of this song.
sarniatownreggae 1 year ago
This is a very good version. In this song Long John Baldry duets with Kathi McDonald.
limva123 1 year ago
this song was huge in australia,number #2 in 1980.i remember it so well,and always loved it.i was 8 when it came out,and it got stacks of airplay here.this was a much bigger hit in oz than the original,and this is the version many of us aussies remember. i love to crank this up .its brilliant !
jxxxjppp 1 year ago
Yeh this is a really good version
luvmykai 1 year ago
Only one take right AMAZING
stcl3 1 year ago
I crank this up big time. You can feel the passion...
raelenenewall 1 year ago
thank you so much. when he was in toronto, we drove to
(in a volks bug- with lj in the front seat!!!) a party.
such a sweet man
baxter570 1 year ago
I'm sorry, but damn i wish barry white did a duet with a woman and covered this song! Would have been beautiful!
InformationMinister 1 year ago
@InformationMinister
Wouldn't it now? The singing similarities of Barry White and LJB are exact. Barry White could have done this easily.
sarniatownreggae 1 year ago
this is totally the best version...love it
lowriderr1212 1 year ago
Love this song......and the perfect singers with it...I envy those that have seen these two perform this song...ty
horeeist 1 year ago
Yes, definitely the best version!
twobluesrule 1 year ago
Absolutely LOVE this version :)
chrisbur59 1 year ago
Definitely the best version. I had the privilege of seeing him perform this live in the late 70's when he opened for the Beach Boys at the Granstand in Toronto. I had no idea he wasn't the first to perform it.
No matter. He owns it now......
shriner62 1 year ago
@shriner62 that sounds like one of the best concerts ever really makes me wish I was alive then to see it
Miles0Tails0Prower12 1 year ago
I agree with you completely. In fact I have been looking for this version for quite some time. Thanx for the post. Bravo!
bci43 1 year ago