I love this song...I am missing someone very far away and can't wait to see them again and this song , with Stevie singing it, is just so beautiful. Makes me have tears in my eyes everytime I listen to it. Wishing the time to pass quickly till Martyn and I are together again. Thanks for all of the wonderful music and impressions Stevie. Your the Tops!
You are a genius comedian, a talented impressionist, a musical virtuoso, but I think we tend to forget that you can sing a song straight. If there was ever any doubt that you can actually sing, this video obliterates it.
Incredible video, and a great performance, what a great song and a very good cover version. Forget Scotland, when are you coming to Florida! The weathers good!
Like Glamrockdj says Stevie, you have a double talent - superb impressions and a bloody great singing voice and choice of songs - better make that three talents!
Please explain to me why you are not on every radio station on earth? Do you have an album out, and if so where can I purchase it? Thank you so much for sharing your GOD given gift with us.
Hey Steve my brother does a few good impressions he thought he was brill until I showed him you on youtube! He IS good but he was blown away by you especially your David Essex & the Beatles. He cant understand why youre not on the telly like everyone else whove seen you. Keep up the great work!!!
I've said it before, countless times and no doubt I will say it for years to come, why is'nt Stevie on mainstream TV? He has a God given talent for entertaining.
@lujas10 Is there any reason( that we dont know about,) as to why this brilliant man is NOT on mainstream tv? I for one would love to know..has stevie ever said?
I prefer the Badfinger arrangement but this is still great, Stevie. As someone else mentioned, it would be nice to see you sing some other Badfinger songs...as Stevie Riks lol.
Macca could do Come and Get It cause he wrote, you know...dooooooooooo
Ok I have a song I would absolutely love to hear you sing my friend because I know with your beautiful voice that you would do such an excellent job on this song. How about giving the beatiful 1976 hit song Shannon by Henry Gross a try. I think you would sound amazing on it and I really would love to hear you sing it. I always loved that song. I think it is such a pretty and touching song. So I hope you will give it a try.
Wow I just went and watched Steve singing Bread song Diary and he did do an amazing job. I also found him singing one of my favorite John Lennon songs Real Love and he did it just beautifully but then he always amazes me when he performs as John. To me John is the best impression he does out of all of them.
Yeah I could see Steve singing songs from Bread because they wrote some beautiful songs back in the 1970's and Steve has a beautiful voice and if anyone could pull it off he could. I will have to look for his videos of him singing their songs.
Steve you look great in this video and you sound absolutely amazing. Just beautiful my friend. This is one of the prettiest songs ever written and you sing it great. .
Brilliant!! this is the first time I've seen you sing as you LOL!! Your singing voice is very good even when your not imitating another artist. I would enjoy it if you did more videos like this mixed in with some of your usual impression videos
closing my eyes and listening I could tell this was not the original but it was ever much as good. So really good cover but not the perfect impression. I am still amazed at your vocal ability.
I'd love to hear you do some Bread. I bet you could nail it.
... And this...is me... the BEST impression of them all. Steve you have a stupendous voice and this, my friend, is beautiful.. 5*s, thumbs up, A+++ and 11 outta 10 !!
BADFINGER's original - an album cut. NILSSON found it's potential. Badfinger had short notes: "I can't live... I can't give..." as opposed to Nilsson; "I can't liiiiiiiiive... I can't giiiiiiiive." They're both awesome in my book. They wrote and sang many awesome and underheard songs.
(Gotta hear your take on this but listening to the radio at the moment!)
Very sad .... I loved this song ever .....***
ewita41 3 months ago
@ewita41 I had to add .... hihi ...... lol
ewita41 3 months ago
Stevie you make Harry proud! simply beautiful!
gosfanusa 3 months ago
I love this song...I am missing someone very far away and can't wait to see them again and this song , with Stevie singing it, is just so beautiful. Makes me have tears in my eyes everytime I listen to it. Wishing the time to pass quickly till Martyn and I are together again. Thanks for all of the wonderful music and impressions Stevie. Your the Tops!
Kindest wishes,
Marty. xx
mjbailey51 7 months ago
You have a lovely voice Stevie! Singing it straight this time, but I still love your funny vids!!
Feisty1967 8 months ago
An excellent video featuring a terrific vocal performance! The vocals convey the emotions of the song perfectly. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Solitaire001 9 months ago
amazin
SugarSpiceAndU 9 months ago
Master lliked! Lol
rafaelmbispo 9 months ago
one of my favs ... You did a great , great job
vaiello 9 months ago
YoU A TON OF TALENT MY BOY!!!
GREAT STUFF!!!
gsrdtg 9 months ago
love it :-)xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
stephrattigan 10 months ago
every day is getting better and better... big thumbs up! I love this song and you do it great! more Bee Gees please!
elpassa 10 months ago
u need to make a cd of u singing man u rock
moebob62 10 months ago
Amazing!
beatleblast 10 months ago
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beatleblast 10 months ago
You are the man Steve!
Rocketryman 10 months ago
This is fantastic, lets go to the Cavern and support Stevie!
rotor1851e 10 months ago
You are a genius comedian, a talented impressionist, a musical virtuoso, but I think we tend to forget that you can sing a song straight. If there was ever any doubt that you can actually sing, this video obliterates it.
Russebby 10 months ago 7
Stevie:: Why aren"t you in Vegas earning the money you deserve. You are great.
TheLesGoss 10 months ago
OH MY HEART!!!LET/S CRYING A LITTLE. GREAT !!YOU ARE AMEZING WITH THIS STEVIE
SuperOniu 11 months ago
Really nice cover. Great job!
noiseache 11 months ago
Incredible video, and a great performance, what a great song and a very good cover version. Forget Scotland, when are you coming to Florida! The weathers good!
rotor1851e 11 months ago
Like Glamrockdj says Stevie, you have a double talent - superb impressions and a bloody great singing voice and choice of songs - better make that three talents!
Lighthazzles 11 months ago
Please explain to me why you are not on every radio station on earth? Do you have an album out, and if so where can I purchase it? Thank you so much for sharing your GOD given gift with us.
chiefcrtc 11 months ago
Fantastic, the only right version!
Rock on.
Patsik 1 year ago
GREAT JOB LOVE IT !!!! YOU MADE ME CRY
ELOSHAZZY 1 year ago
tom,pete and harry were among the best
steele917 1 year ago
tom,pete and harry were amoung the best
steele917 1 year ago
Magnificent rendition, Stevie!
Your voice is a stunning instrument!
With affection and deep admiration
mysingingbird
x
mysingingbird 1 year ago 3
This is absolutely beautiful. Mr. Riks you amaze me.
mikeyp1230 1 year ago
Nilsson would be pleased. You've made up for Celine Dion's catterwailing of this tune.
deadheadtrea 1 year ago
Love your impressions but so nice to see Steve sing a song!!
When you comin' to Scotland!!
glamrockdj 1 year ago
I love this song too....great!!!!!!!
Gibbland2009 1 year ago
*fainted*
Malinishna 1 year ago
Hey Steve my brother does a few good impressions he thought he was brill until I showed him you on youtube! He IS good but he was blown away by you especially your David Essex & the Beatles. He cant understand why youre not on the telly like everyone else whove seen you. Keep up the great work!!!
fogg1264 1 year ago 2
Nicely done. I love Badfinger, how about "Take It All".
HumGuitar 1 year ago
Thanks for posting Steve....
peteham1975 1 year ago
Hi Steve, Nice one thanks for posting......
peterwilliamham 1 year ago
Such a wonderful talent. Words dont express.
cgilmour2 1 year ago
good job, i honestly didn't think you had the voice for it. proved me wrong.
babystinky 1 year ago
my fave - i love it :)x
stephrattigan 1 year ago
I've said it before, countless times and no doubt I will say it for years to come, why is'nt Stevie on mainstream TV? He has a God given talent for entertaining.
lujas10 1 year ago
@lujas10 Is there any reason( that we dont know about,) as to why this brilliant man is NOT on mainstream tv? I for one would love to know..has stevie ever said?
23751 1 year ago
beautiful just beautiful :-)x
stephrattigan 1 year ago
Sweet sweet sweet <3
Should you release it commercially, it' be a big hit
begbieboy 1 year ago
It seems you look so serious MrStevieriks singing Harry Nilson's Song.Good song! It seems you are possessed by Harry Nilson's ghost too. lol
Nelson10125 1 year ago
stumbled on this tonight steve, didnt want to watch it as i am going through a break up, well performed thanks mate! x
MeatloafTribute1 1 year ago
I listen to it everyday! very very beautiful :)
SistersGoldenHair 1 year ago
Yes, one of the best songs ever, you did it perfectly, Stevie!!!
kajwilhelm 1 year ago
Very beautiful! Thanks!
FriarParkGnome 1 year ago
Incredible job, funny or serious your voice is just very good. What a great entertainer, fabulous.
rotor1851e 1 year ago
absolutely beautiful. Pete and Harry are smiling, and looking down on you very proudly, I am certain.
Love yer Mate!
beatlfn 1 year ago
Were you singing that to me hun ?????
xx
QueenKattz 1 year ago
Wow Stevie !
Oahunative59 1 year ago
I prefer the Badfinger arrangement but this is still great, Stevie. As someone else mentioned, it would be nice to see you sing some other Badfinger songs...as Stevie Riks lol.
Macca could do Come and Get It cause he wrote, you know...dooooooooooo
Jethrofinger 1 year ago
Can you do something from Paul McCartney's "Flaming Pie"??
fazg2 1 year ago
Brilliant man.
goodgollymr 1 year ago
must be tough not to swap modi^^
perfect performance!
rula42 1 year ago
wow this is amazing ......
ATOMIKDOG23 1 year ago
WOW!!! That was absolutely beautiful Stevie, It was very touching and heart felt. THANK YOU!!!
linthatch 1 year ago
Sweet, sweet performance. With your vocal capabilities, you should do this more often :)
begbieboy 1 year ago
Wonderful Stevie!
Pete Ham and Tom Evans of Badfinger wrote this beautiful song, although the Neilson arrangement you do here is, in my opinion, superior.
That reminds me, could you do some Badfinger songs?
srosenbach 1 year ago
nice stevie,i like that you did this impersonating yourself
MyDreamside 1 year ago
Steve,
Ok I have a song I would absolutely love to hear you sing my friend because I know with your beautiful voice that you would do such an excellent job on this song. How about giving the beatiful 1976 hit song Shannon by Henry Gross a try. I think you would sound amazing on it and I really would love to hear you sing it. I always loved that song. I think it is such a pretty and touching song. So I hope you will give it a try.
Gigi
GGPRESLEY 1 year ago
Wow I just went and watched Steve singing Bread song Diary and he did do an amazing job. I also found him singing one of my favorite John Lennon songs Real Love and he did it just beautifully but then he always amazes me when he performs as John. To me John is the best impression he does out of all of them.
GGPRESLEY 1 year ago
Yeah I could see Steve singing songs from Bread because they wrote some beautiful songs back in the 1970's and Steve has a beautiful voice and if anyone could pull it off he could. I will have to look for his videos of him singing their songs.
GGPRESLEY 1 year ago
well done man..great job on a beautiful classic!
boogieman079 1 year ago
very tender and beautiful, Stevie :)
rutlegirl 1 year ago
Awww.. You remind me of my old art teacher and it makes me happy. :]
BeatleJohn420 1 year ago
Steve you look great in this video and you sound absolutely amazing. Just beautiful my friend. This is one of the prettiest songs ever written and you sing it great. .
GGPRESLEY 1 year ago
Thank you for sharing this Stevie. Love hearing you stretch it out.
EchoPlexHead 1 year ago
I keep expecting you to stick your tongue out and say 'yes indeed'. Joking aside, a lovely cover! :)
MusicalGhoul 1 year ago
Brilliant!! this is the first time I've seen you sing as you LOL!! Your singing voice is very good even when your not imitating another artist. I would enjoy it if you did more videos like this mixed in with some of your usual impression videos
porsche558 1 year ago
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porsche558 1 year ago
That was also one of my most favorite songs and that was just brilliant, loved it :-)
Jagamp 1 year ago
closing my eyes and listening I could tell this was not the original but it was ever much as good. So really good cover but not the perfect impression. I am still amazed at your vocal ability.
I'd love to hear you do some Bread. I bet you could nail it.
imkluu 1 year ago
@imkluu This is Stevies own voice- not an impression. You're right he could nail some Bread - he's done beautiful covers of Aubrey and Diary.
brewmarrybore 1 year ago
Awesome :-)
Austenmad24 1 year ago
This guy is wasted on Youtube, he gotta get on the big box :-0
FirebrandNIRE 1 year ago
@FirebrandNIRE
Boy I couldn't agree with you more. Steve is so great like you said he should be on the big box.
GGPRESLEY 1 year ago
Yeah, the best I have seen YOU. A great "lighter" song.
sinclair61 1 year ago
I don't think you could get more awesome! :)
JodiEckford06 1 year ago
yeah, this is the best I have seen you Mr R. Itls a great "lighter song".
sinclair61 1 year ago
Just beautiful mate. One ofr my favorites.
zacandtaylorrule 1 year ago
YOU WANT MAKE ME CRYING ?????ITS SO EMOTIONALY . YOU BROKEN MY HARTH .YOU HAVE CHARMING VOICE .MUCH KISSES FOR THIS SONG
SuperOniu 1 year ago
Hi Stevie, Your vocal performance was so very very good. Great falsetto harmonies too, Congratulations on a brilliant recording, Cheers Billy ;)
bbsb300 1 year ago
You are not only a comedian... you are a GREAT MUSICIAN !!!!!!!
Nightyyou 1 year ago
I`m sure Pete and Tom enjoyed this as much as we all did . RIP
45rpmSINGLES 1 year ago
NICE
doctornonnel 1 year ago
Not just a funny bloke, a damn good singer too.
YCSMusic 1 year ago
@YCSMusic I totally agree.
Keijz74 1 year ago
Such a beautiful voice.
XiLoveTheBeatles 1 year ago
Lovely, Stevie, simply lovely....
magicalmisstery 1 year ago
Great to see you sing without costumes and stuff... Your voice is great, it's perfect for this song.
foolishlyable 1 year ago
Badfinger?
pretorious700 1 year ago
amazing as always.
analyzingfunny 1 year ago
Dear Steve.
Please don't do anything rash, you can always chat to me.
Jennie. x.
Kittielips 1 year ago
..fantastic cover my friend.......your voice sounds amazing...;) love the video too ...Tina ...
alexandraxxxxxx 1 year ago
... And this...is me... the BEST impression of them all. Steve you have a stupendous voice and this, my friend, is beautiful.. 5*s, thumbs up, A+++ and 11 outta 10 !!
xx
KarenPUK 1 year ago
This is my favorite version of this song. You sing it so beautifully and it is so emotional - love it :-) xx
PS the unshaven look is wicked ;)
stephrattigan 1 year ago
Out of all the voices you do so very well this is your best. Beautiful song and awesome voice, mate. Faved.
spacecowboy5000 1 year ago
Brilliant, You have an awesome voice. Two thumbs up mate!
Grimmfather 1 year ago
Ken LEEEEEEE!!
FirebrandNIRE 1 year ago
well done, nice pictures, great voice.
at the end I was waiting for the call "Roger?"...
achim56nrw 1 year ago
I LOVE IT! :) loveitloveitLOVEIT!!!
BeatleMonkeegirl15 1 year ago
Very good Stevie! Ron
rwells47 1 year ago
Please Sir...... can we have some more........
dexydonovanroger 1 year ago
BADFINGER's original - an album cut. NILSSON found it's potential. Badfinger had short notes: "I can't live... I can't give..." as opposed to Nilsson; "I can't liiiiiiiiive... I can't giiiiiiiive." They're both awesome in my book. They wrote and sang many awesome and underheard songs.
(Gotta hear your take on this but listening to the radio at the moment!)
RevSpike 1 year ago
:,-) "you complete and utter bastard!" (Vyvyan Basterd voice) :)
McPrfctday 1 year ago
That is too beautiful! XXX
RiksyMania 1 year ago
@RiksyMania Damn I wanted to write BEAUTIFUL . Beautiful!
TheAmazingMrRiks 1 year ago
@TheAmazingMrRiks: Nutter :P
LadyClifftastic 1 year ago
@LadyClifftastic Beautiful and sniff again.:P
TheAmazingMrRiks 1 year ago
Exceptional! So touching. *SNIFF* :******
LadyClifftastic 1 year ago
Great vocals Stevie. Very moving rendition....(sniff)
sTeVie4TV 1 year ago
@sTeVie4TV: Damn, I wanted to write "SNIFF"!
LadyClifftastic 1 year ago
@LadyClifftastic She who sniffs last sniffs longest.
sTeVie4TV 1 year ago
Love It :D
JennaMcCartneyStarr 1 year ago
no joke
is it real and serious?
so BRAVO
jean
masje 1 year ago
Nice to see Stevie, and not just a brilliant impression :o) Nice one Stevie! :o) x
MyChemicalRainbow 1 year ago
A great song that lets you show off the control of your voice. Nice job!
dytakeda 1 year ago
We really enjoy this video! You've really got a beautiful voicewith so much feeling in it! Congratulation! It's always nice to listen to you! :)
SistersGoldenHair 1 year ago
Like!
MarcusBritish 1 year ago
1:27 IMPRESSIVE!
drakonimetal 1 year ago
Lump in throat - Stevie this is brilliant!
GloucesterAdam 1 year ago
Lovely song. Great voice. Nice to see/hear YOU Stevie.
Toracube 1 year ago