I loved Alfie's music in the 80's..found it again now and listen to it so much I find I am humming his songs to myself at work . I'm living in the states now but am so darned of our Canadian talent. Alfie still rocks !!
Hey Alfie, Its John from Killer Sound In Vernon BC. I mixed your show at The Rarearth music festival in 2009 and again 2010. I have to say this is one of my all time favorite songs. You are a wonderful guy to work with and I wish you and your all the best in the up coming year. Cheers my friend.
Just browsing. I saw MR. Alfie Zappacosta, perform in a little pub in the North Okanagan Valley, in central B.C. 9-10 years ago. Little whistle stop call Grindrod.
His songs are just to introspective for most people who want Loud Crashing Banging, one liners, 2-3 chord tunes. Gordon Lightfoot started as a piano player.
City of Lost Angels told him to learn guitar, or he would go no where. We will never know. Steve Earle prefers playing in Canada. He is from Texas. The music industry. Go figure
I love this version of this song. I was astonished to learn from his last concert in Winnipeg that Alfie wrote this song at 18 years old. Quite a mature and insightful song, don't you think?
I heard an interesting fact about one of Zappacostas songs "Orlanda" ....Orlanda is actually the name of Zappacostas aunt...I think Orlanda is one of the most beautiful names I have ever heard....
One of my sister's favorite songs.. I heard it once many years ago and NEVER forgaot it! I've learned it on the piano and am very excited to record my version.
Alfi, thanks for this! Hope you don't mind but I perform it at as many gigs as I can, of course, introducing it as YOURS!
An incredible, classic song by a true Canadian artist. It still baffles me that he hasn't had even more success than he's had with such an incredible voice! Thanks though for all the great music.
It baffles all his fans I'm sure.What truly annoys the hell out of me is so many with one tenth the talent of this man have had much more success.Fame sometimes comes to those less deserving it seems but thats the music industry in general...teeny boppers but the most cds and thus that is who they cater to most...sad but thats the biz.
unfortunately nowadays you don't need talent to achieve success..Alfie, and other canadians like Keith Hampshire were simply in the wrong place at the wrong time..
all depends how you measure success :) If you have to sacrifice things for success is it really success. Loving what you're doing and doing what you love is what counts.
The Surrender song "Find Your Way" may be available in some vinyl retailers in Toronto who sell used albums. I've never seen it or any of the cuts re-issued. Also, the song here plus three other (including It's All Been Done Before) were on a 4-song EP they released as Surrender before Alfie went solo. All the best to all the other fans out there. He's a true gem.
i loooove ur voice Alfie!!! I bought so many of your songs and my favorites are: Moon Tattoo and Madonna que supressa - i wish you can upload a music video of these 2 songs :)
What an enchanting voice. I saw him years ago on French-Canadian TV and he's an extremely delightful person as well. Bravo Alfie, time to release an album!!! :)
Trying to find a tune called "Find Your Way" by Surrender. Anyone know where it can be found? Alfie was the lead singer of this band if memory serves. This would be in the early 80's.
i remember this song from the mid 80"s actually he went to my high school emery collegiate in toronto..after he made it big we would always see his father walking around the neighbourhood..such a kind decent man
I loved Alfie's music in the 80's..found it again now and listen to it so much I find I am humming his songs to myself at work . I'm living in the states now but am so darned of our Canadian talent. Alfie still rocks !!
MsKiatra1 1 month ago
Hey Alfie, Its John from Killer Sound In Vernon BC. I mixed your show at The Rarearth music festival in 2009 and again 2010. I have to say this is one of my all time favorite songs. You are a wonderful guy to work with and I wish you and your all the best in the up coming year. Cheers my friend.
killersoundstudio 2 months ago
Life has some great pleasures
This is one of them
yaesuman1234 3 months ago
Just browsing. I saw MR. Alfie Zappacosta, perform in a little pub in the North Okanagan Valley, in central B.C. 9-10 years ago. Little whistle stop call Grindrod.
His songs are just to introspective for most people who want Loud Crashing Banging, one liners, 2-3 chord tunes. Gordon Lightfoot started as a piano player.
City of Lost Angels told him to learn guitar, or he would go no where. We will never know. Steve Earle prefers playing in Canada. He is from Texas. The music industry. Go figure
EtheR1959 6 months ago
I love this version of this song. I was astonished to learn from his last concert in Winnipeg that Alfie wrote this song at 18 years old. Quite a mature and insightful song, don't you think?
pamwat1 7 months ago
One word, brilliant.
isithaha 7 months ago
Thank you!!!! for all the great songs...and a voice that is it's own...
TimRose4ever 8 months ago
BIEN
ROBERTVANJOVI 9 months ago
He is playing in White Rock BC June 24 / 25 2011 at the Blue Frog Studio
stapme 10 months ago
My parents used to dance to this while alone together. It`s a beautiful song, I wish they still danced.
laylamarlainehansen 1 year ago
@laylamarlainehansen Your words brought a tear to my eye. God Bless
crandlemuck 10 months ago
A truly Amazing Canadian Music Legend! On top of that, a flawless track (IMO)!
I have met & interviewed Alfie a few times, he truly is a first-rate person all the way!
BTW, his first name is incorrect in this titled video. It should read: "ALFIE".
Apart from that, thanks for posting an amazing live video of this great classic of his! THANKS!
Respects
MARCUS Van STEUR
3:6:T RECORDS, Inc. [CDN/US/UK/NL]
CEO, A&R, & Label Handler
36TRecords 1 year ago
Great Singer And Songwriter..
lennonfan123 1 year ago
i cannot find any biography on him....? he is missed & so loved i wish he would do a tour of canada & us,,,,,,,,,,,id defininetly go & see him
lisa4615 1 year ago
@lisa4615
Try his web site my friend:
"iamzappacosta (dot) com"
Respects
MARCUS Van STEUR
3:6:T RECORDS, Inc. [CDN/US/UK/NL]
CEO, A&R, & Label Handler
36TRecords 1 year ago
my favorite Alfie song. LOVE Alfie!!!
crflowergoddess 1 year ago
Hey come check out my channel if you want the original album version of this song! Or just search it up...
iamzappacosta 1 year ago
What a beautiful voice, missed seeing him. Great song. love ya Alfie, a fan from the 80's!
patriciamaria57 1 year ago
Where in Saint John did he play, blue olive???
lynchvaable 1 year ago
I just saw Alfie last week in Saint John NB. what a great guy! he took time to talk to everyone @ the show. can't wait to see him again.
rustyshackleford37 1 year ago
Love love love this, thanks so much for being you, Alfie.
loopysmith 1 year ago
I heard an interesting fact about one of Zappacostas songs "Orlanda" ....Orlanda is actually the name of Zappacostas aunt...I think Orlanda is one of the most beautiful names I have ever heard....
hrhprincesskerry 1 year ago
start agin a way beautiful song...god bless zappacosta..god bless canada and america...
hrhprincesskerry 1 year ago 2
One of my sister's favorite songs.. I heard it once many years ago and NEVER forgaot it! I've learned it on the piano and am very excited to record my version.
Alfi, thanks for this! Hope you don't mind but I perform it at as many gigs as I can, of course, introducing it as YOURS!
Cheers! Carl B.
Vention3 1 year ago
very nice song Alfie, a great story
mackenziedayle 1 year ago
Post Another Man's Gain pls
HUTINAK 1 year ago
Alfie...two words...you rule!
pmugglestone 1 year ago
right up there with steve perry.... truly an amzing voice!!!
macstroud 1 year ago
I see him in Halifax whenever I get the chance- love his voice and his music!One very entertaining musician!He sounds better than ever
OhSusannah63 2 years ago
I love this song! you rule Alfie!
Sprucegrove123 2 years ago
Yes it has been a long time...
Great vocals.
TroyB1966 2 years ago
An incredible, classic song by a true Canadian artist. It still baffles me that he hasn't had even more success than he's had with such an incredible voice! Thanks though for all the great music.
stephpo70 3 years ago 7
It baffles all his fans I'm sure.What truly annoys the hell out of me is so many with one tenth the talent of this man have had much more success.Fame sometimes comes to those less deserving it seems but thats the music industry in general...teeny boppers but the most cds and thus that is who they cater to most...sad but thats the biz.
braindonater 3 years ago
unfortunately nowadays you don't need talent to achieve success..Alfie, and other canadians like Keith Hampshire were simply in the wrong place at the wrong time..
lakings13 2 years ago
all depends how you measure success :) If you have to sacrifice things for success is it really success. Loving what you're doing and doing what you love is what counts.
godzonek1w1 1 year ago
@stephpo70 he sings in northern lights TEARS ARE NOT ENOUGH i just cant gush enough about him
lisa4615 1 year ago
This is an amazing rendition of an already great song by Alfi, I won't insult it by trying to label it. Thanks for posting this!
ThunderHead72 3 years ago
I have seen Mr Zappacosta perform many times in Halifax and can only say Italy's loss is Canada's gain. He truly is a national music treasure...:)
jennlynn2ca 3 years ago
The Surrender song "Find Your Way" may be available in some vinyl retailers in Toronto who sell used albums. I've never seen it or any of the cuts re-issued. Also, the song here plus three other (including It's All Been Done Before) were on a 4-song EP they released as Surrender before Alfie went solo. All the best to all the other fans out there. He's a true gem.
Bender17us 3 years ago
i loooove ur voice Alfie!!! I bought so many of your songs and my favorites are: Moon Tattoo and Madonna que supressa - i wish you can upload a music video of these 2 songs :)
batmanyey 3 years ago
What an enchanting voice. I saw him years ago on French-Canadian TV and he's an extremely delightful person as well. Bravo Alfie, time to release an album!!! :)
Froggie2121 3 years ago
wow brahma1964 , I have also been looking , I do have the full version of It's all been done before which is a grat song.
bwaddell68 3 years ago
Trying to find a tune called "Find Your Way" by Surrender. Anyone know where it can be found? Alfie was the lead singer of this band if memory serves. This would be in the early 80's.
brahma1964 4 years ago
i remember this song from the mid 80"s actually he went to my high school emery collegiate in toronto..after he made it big we would always see his father walking around the neighbourhood..such a kind decent man
jalanbanang 4 years ago
What a lovely comment to make about Alfie's father. I guess the apple didn't fall far from the tree.
godzonek1w1 4 years ago
Yes....a good ole' Emery student. Not much else coming out of Toronto lately that can match his voice. Great re-make of an Alfie classic
valleyridger 3 years ago
Lovely. I'd enjoy seeing the entire "Innocence Ballet" disc as a video! Alfie is blessed with such a sweet tonal quality.
fontmaven 4 years ago
VERY NICE to see this video re-posted and listen to Alfie's timeless' song. It's always nice talking Alfie!
godzonek1w1 4 years ago