Richard Clapton - Deep Water (1977)

[FloydyTube]

I true Aussie legend - and a great guy

[ArtyRT]

just saw that RC confirmed for this Easter's Byron Bay Bluesfest ..... all the great songs ..LIVE !!

I'm in tears already ... can hardly wait ...

Oh .. and John Fogerty plays CCR ... awesome line up... Bluesfest

[Alvinsweeeeet]

I still cry a tad when I hear this song especially, 'sure as hell ain't peace of mind"... sweeeeet

[sandgropper6]

another great talent from down under ,one of my favorites goodbye tiger is super as well

[TheChryslers]

I had to always play his music when I was pregnant with my first child whose now 23yrs old. She would kick so hard if I played any other music and I hadn't really heard this music until I met her dad... I couldn't even play 'Caravan to midnight' by 'Robyn Trower'... It obviously was soothing to her and I have been to one of his concerts in Hobart @ the Wrest Point Casino... I learned to love his music even more...

[webinkcreative]

Ahh yeah, just got my drivers license when this song hit the charts. I want that Les Paul Gold Top to keep my 1969 Les Paul Custom company. Thanks for sharing this song and the long list of classics - time consuming job but worth it. Cheers.

[TheGmgirl77]

Best musical intro ever!

[jtcrotty]

Can anyone hook me up with the chords to this song?

[fjbutch]

Brings back great memories....top track ....

[LuluRosenkrantz]

One of the best Australia has ever produced .

[peyoteblues]

One song that's makes me homesick when I'm away is 'Deep Water'. Actually any RC song.' Goodbye Tiger' 'Lucky Country'' 'Capricorn Dancer' 'Blue Bay Blues' 'Girls On The Avenue' 'The Best Days Of Our Lives' etc etc etc

Why even bring up the origins thing below? -He is a legend and after he's gone we'll be waiting a long time for another singer/songwriter of his calibre

[KRW1612]

PURE GENIUS

[PhilipBorrell]

@nzoz1977, yes, he had a Chinese dad, but if you look at his eyes, it's very difficult, if not impossible to tell he has Asian eyes. In any case, I think you overstate the importance of that in Australia. Yes, racism exists, but overall, Australia is one of the most welcoming and accepting of peoples of all races and religions worldwide - having worked overseas for years, I can tell you that many peoples still regard and treat people of other races as pariahs, in a way that would shock you.

[fjbutch]

Radio stations just don't play his songs much at all...heaps of Eric's though...So My son and I ( Retro Heads ) play all his great tracks on our radio station...N.Z. 100.3 Blue fm ....

[JeffKnight]

Very nice song.

Thank you so much for sharing with us.

[NRHAWKS]

Oooh - Frenchs brings back sooo many blurry vague fuzzy memories....how Im still alive is a good question

Great song

[geko104]

Fantastic song from my dreamtime. When the summers were endless and us Aussies owned our country

[gregmc315]

@geko104

Interesting comment about a song by a guy who is half Chinese........when you say "us Aussies" I wonder which particular group of immigrants you are talking about ? Open your eyes and your mind please.....something for you to think about while you enjoy your cappucino, your beer, your wine, a musical lyric or whatever else it is that was brought over or created by some "non Aussie"......

[geko104]

@gregmc315

You take my comment way out of context!

This was recorded when we really were the lucky country jobs for all and rewards for those who were prepared to have a go regardless of ethnicity, and our future was bright, That is no longer the case!

[gregmc315]

@geko104

Sorry about that then. Are things really that bad ? Australia (currently) has one of the lowest unemployment rates and highest minimum wage rates in the world. Things could be worse.........

[markflem]

Great Classic OZ video and great quality, well done nzoz1977.

[lilly2kool]

Do you think people just click dislike to be arseholes? How could anyone not like this song? My mind floods with memories of better times whenever I hear this song.....or any of the songs nzoz posts!

[MrJetboywinno]

Great song it just feels like Aussie summers in the 70,s.

[foneBro]

Memories of 77 are alive when I hear this song. Good times were then and now too.

[ncmedia]

saw this guy many times live , awesome!

[mistersmith6000]

Was a big fan of RC, Haven't heard this for so long. Voice is kinda like Graham Parker and a Bob Seger back up band - na...

Sounds like a lotta 70s bands in OZ at that era switched to the US style music after giving up on glam rock, though don't think RC was much into that

[mistersmith6000]

Was a big fan of RC, Haven't heard this for so long. Voice is kinda like Graham Parker and a Bob Seger back up band - na...its just Richard C.

[foneBro]

Master of music. Yes. it was a simple song about youths under 21; but, it meant so much more.

[ironrasta1966]

this should be our national anthem!!!! 

[foneBro]

few understand this song and what it means to those who were strong in 1977

[foneBro]

crisp and clear. thank you for great music

[myfeeling4you]

Classic clip you have here nzoz, good of you to share.

Cheers mate

[misstheolddays1]

I first saw Richard at Yarra bend where they were holding a scate board 'circus' I was 16 then. He sung girls on the avenue. Later in life I became a memeber of the swand and in 1995, Richard played the same song before the game....I was 38 ..Such a buzz..He si still one of my favorite singers...

[dieseldog66]

Quality. cheers nzoz

[Isobelshome]

Nice tunes Nzoz - I bet you're Greek with a ponytail. Ever been to French's?

[nzoz1977]

@Isobelshome what do you mean i'm greek with a ponytail? and what do you mean by that question?

[skyhook1960]

@Isobelshome French's in Liverpool street. Great memories watching Dieter Kliemann with Jupiter blow everything away...

[felixq78]

@Isobelshome I have and remember that shit hole with much love. A regular venue for any Sydney boy who loved his music, Scrumpy cider and illicit dope. Cyril B, Midnight Oil you name them, most blossoming Sydney bands played on that tiny stage and looked out onto the sticky, pile-less, cigarette burned, (used to be) purple carpet. Aah what a dump but we loved the joint! The building still stands but it's no longer a wine bar/rock venue, I think it's a clothing store or a coffee shop.

[christophermau1962]

@Isobelshome

Mate ,

Even a Greek with a ponytail would like this.Not sure of Nzoz's heritage but He sure brings the tunes on!!!

[nzoz1977]

@christophermau1962

South African-English

[Gairlochan]

@nzoz1977 , I had you down as a New Zealander, because of the whole NZ/OZ thing, where Kiwis resent Aussies and Aussies look down on Kiwis. [GENERALISATION …!]

If you were an Aussie you'd have probably named your channel OzMusic or similar, as Kiwi bands come to Oz to 'make it big' (or bigger at least) and Aussies half the time think they're Aussie bands anyway. But a Kiwi would put NZ in the name, and put it first.

(I speak as an Aussie who emigrated to NZ and loved it, btw.)

[erosromantic]

Saw the man in concert a few months back in Melbourne - has not lost it - and interacted really well with the crowd - it IS getting scary that the mosh pit was full of blokes with greying scalps though :-) those really were great days and framed with the music of a genius

[hoppa1979]

I live in Melbourne, but love visiting Sydney, because it feels magical. Richard`s music captures some of that magical feel.

I also miss Australia`s size and tempo as it was before about 1985- his music reminds me of that, too.

[beliefdivides]

i used to go with my surf crew mates to Countdown disco at Bondi Junction - same year 1977 - and watch him live ... unreal ... those were the days !

[deltamx]

he is magic from the the magic city sydney

[Gee40areretarded]

Takes me back to the days of hanging at the local milkbar, chomping on a pine lime splice, playing the pinball machine with my mates and listening to this song on the radio.

30 deg c, hot and brilliantly aussie!

[djimi66]

I saw Richard Clapton at a free concert at The Rocks a couple of years ago - and my sister noticed him about to walk past us & said hello to him ... & he was so nice.

Mr Rivethead - your spelling is terrible. The correct spelling of your name is actually 'd-i-c-k-h-e-a-d' - understand??

[dingodancer]

I was going to give Mr. Rivethead a blast but I see the drop kick's account is now closed. Pity, hope it was another of his accidents. Clapton is and always will be an Australian music legend

[chrismcginness666]

I have worked with Richard - he is gentleman. Soundtrack to my life!

[hotkombi]

@chrismcginness666 top song long live the 70s

[bulldogman59]

Will anybody lose anyone going to lose any sleep over that mate?

[MrRivethead]

Dick Clap that's the funniest thing I've heard today;this song is lame to me got here on accident.sorry Dick Clap fans.

[fordizzile]

I cooked a meal in my dads cafe in Wawrick Qld Aust for him great guy

[ifyoureadthisyousuck]

This music is so great. I remember me and my father listening to lots of music like this when i was growing up. Reminds me of memories and still keeps me entertained with its brilliance.

[beautyinthebeat]

Planetalk! Is that you Kirk L'orange? You are a guitar legend - a pleasure to hear from you! And Litterio2009, so sorry you had a bad experience at one of Claptons shows. I read an interview with RJ Davis from Brodie Ash who worked with a lot of Oz musicians - when asked he said that Clapton and Jimmy Barnes were both very nice guys. In fact that interview turned me on to all this stuff (I'm not Australian so it was new to me) - including Kirk L'orange. Perhaps Richard was just having a bad day?

[planetalk]

I played most of the electric guitars in this, including all the slide guitar on this ... and the solo bits. Many moons ago.

[Litterio2009]

He is a very rude guy. I saw him live in Australia and all he could do was swear at crowd.

[nzoz1977]

you would too if they kept calling you Dick Clap

[Litterio2009]

It was not the case at the time. Ohh well maybe he needs to toughen up a bit!!! :))

[Dragonlady66]

@nzoz1977 He could certainly have commiserated with former Minister for racing Richard Face or even CSIRO Director Professor Richard Head!

[nzoz1977]

@Dragonlady66

Wow, with those two names, Mr Clapton should thank his lucky stars. What a curse it'd be to have those names!

[felixq78]

@nzoz1977 He has Chinese origins Terry Goh. Richard Clapton is a stage name made up from his two favourite musicians Keith Richards and Eric Clapton.

I always suspected the dark sunglasses were to hide his chinese eyes, I don't blame him, could you imagine an Aussie of Asian appearance getting a following in racist Australia during the 60's-70s. Hell we still had that stupid "White Australia Policy" specifically aimed at Asians. Even today this is still a pro white European culture.

[pauljmathers]

@felixq78 he has pterygiums which is why he wears dark glasses, not to hide "asian eyes". That's so ridiculous. There were a number of asians popular in the 70s - Les Goch from Hush for a start was a huge sex symbol. There are plenty of pics of Clapton without glasses. try the cover of Goodbye Tiger

[pauljmathers]

@nzoz1977 as most richard clapton fans would know (in fact anyone with any interest in australia music, Richard Clapton took this name himself, naming himself after his two favourite musos - Eric Clapton and Keith Richards.

[fjbutch]

@pauljmathers Dead set ! didn't know that..you serious?

[felixq78]

@Litterio2009 HORSHIT!!!! I've been to many (20 +) of Richard Clapton's gigs and he was always cheery and had a great rapport with his punters.

His favourite line is "Yawl havin' a good time ? Well I AM !" Usually because Ralph ALWAYS enjoys his gigs, that's why he still does it.

Don't you dare hang shit on Richard Clapton he's one of us, fuck anyone who spreads lies about his stage presence.

I've seen him handle pissed hecklers without lowering himself to their level, you're wrong!

NITWIT!

[redlantern2051]

This guy ROX! I love his songs and have often sung along to his other big hit on the radio! I actually also thought for a long time he was American! Only cause his style is so mellow and easy, love it! This guy is a GOD!!!!!!!! I had not heard this one till the other day, its even better than "girls on the avenue"! this guy should be massively famous.

[80sOGRE]

I know what you mean.I was only 5 when this came out. whats cool for me about this song is that line " they closed the doors to the trocadero and I came back looking just like a Ghost". my beloved Hoyts on George st was the building that replaced the Troc in 76 and then I experianced the same as one by one they tore down my favorite haunts of youth on the same block and I too came back lookin like a ghost.

[NRHAWKS]

Carpetcle....you are thinking of ERIC Clapton.

This is an all time classic...takes me back as a 17yo in the ASTRA & Lifesaver at Bondi

[carpetcle]

Quality recording , thanks NZOZ. I always thought he was American, I love .....that he is Aussie.......

[nzoz1977]

Thank you. In all due respect, how could you mistaken somebody who sings 'down (note: 'down') in the lucky country' as being an American. Ha ha

[carpetcle]

I know I astound myself ...but I thought he was a Yank.....

[23shawry]

One of my all time aussie favourites, great live performances

[bassux]

ha nozz again !

you got some good stuff mate.

[nzoz1977]

thanx mate :)

[gogetstuffed]

I see he is playing Sydney next month, is he coming back to Brisvegas?

[UPSDN]

Legnd. I still play his music. Great clip.Thanks

[leonardoboy2]

Richard Clapton is cool!

[tolly63]

Longtime Aussie anthem "sittin out on the Palm Beach Rd, I`m so drunk & the car wont go"one of the great lines of any song.

[felixq78]

@tolly63 A right of passage for any Sydney lad coming of age in the seventies, "my crazy eyes keep lookin' out to see, what do they expect to find ? Sure as hell ain't peace of mind.

The wonderful thing is that we can still catch Richard Clapton at your local because unlike many of our successful musos he didn't sell out. As usual he and whoever he has in his band are superb.

[forkdriver500]

@tolly63 BT&DT....pissin ourselves while listening to this on the radio too :)))

[Darrinmanly]

@tolly63 been there,mate...twelve years ago,after my divorce..lucky I never got pulled over..I think I drove back to Clareville and passed out...then drove home to Enfield

[anitashelby]

Great Aussie Rock! I Love It!

[aristacourt]

Great rock ! o/s folks....no relation to Eric

[fjbutch]

Great Aussie......

[KRW1612]

This is up there with EVIE 123, It's because I love you, Most people I know, Under the milky way,.........and so many other OZ Classics.

[gogetstuffed]

I saw him in concert last Friday night in Brisbane and he was better than great. He made Toni Childs look amateurish and he was better than Jackson Browne and I am a Jackson Browne fan. Rock on good ole Oz rock.

[rimian]

I saw him play two days ago down here in NSW. It was an excellent gig. Very professional.

[fjbutch]

Takes me back to my GTR Torana that I shouldn't have sold ....great track...top performer ....

[rimian]

Ha ha!

[joeninetyjoe]

I had the Goodbye tiger album back then when I was living in Oz. I had a girlfriend that looked just like Jenny Agutter in Walkabout. We used to spend most weekends up on the beach at Narrabeen. She was my first real love.Wonder where she is now? Still love her thirty or more years on. I guess I always will. Great song btw.

[steveevetsau]

this takes me back to the days of driving the old kombi van to palm beach

[leonardoboy2]

Richard Clapton's da man!

[waza1961]

i love this song it is a classic great lyrics

[deltamx]

this is a nostalgic song & reminds me of sydney when we thought we had the future in our hands..he should have been world famous

[friginhell123]

he had the talent but didn't want to famous a gret songwriter and singer

[rose61au]

A great Song thanks for the memories !!

[jomeena]

i passed him on his bike not long ago and rung my mate driving behind and we were both all exited like kids,and we're late 30's.love his music

[calfrogthefrog]

If anyone has it they should upload Goodbye tiger

[69malsurfer]

sunday drivers cruisin round wish theyed all piss off back to town.ya gotta love the live version.

[Deekonmix23]

Richard clapton all the way!!

[gseNCO]

Im turning 45 (shoosh) hand I loved it then and still love it

[jagdpanther1944]

reminds me of boozy, hungover sunday mornings in sydney, going up to Vaucluse to see how the rich lived...(and the gap)and the warm darkening evening going home

[Anthonyadl]

subliminal classic

[jomeena]

the great man is still going strong

[AntipodeanStar]

Listened to this song when i was a kid heading to the beach with my parents. Played it when i got married, and played it again when my baby daughter was born 9 months ago. Told my wife to play it when they put me in a box and bury me.

[vam1963]

How good is this guy

[noofa14]

reminds me of lazy afternoons with my dad.

[shattercones]

When are they going to reissue all the old disc's?

[donnybrasco64]

absolute legend of aussie music

[lwebb10]

Absolute Classic Aussie Rock Song - Kirk Lorange on slide. Beautiful warm analogue recording - can really hear the natural compression. Maybe the only song in Australian Music History to score 100% alround. Well .... equal anywayz -- Love the little harmonic Bridge - Must be a nice Strat Kirk !

[planetalk]

Yup, it's still my main electric guitar.

[drkatz33]

i'm seeing him tonight..can't wait...he never lets me down.....he has started with this song every time ive seen him...always followed by capricorn dancer :-)

[drkatz33]

scratch that... he sang 2 songs off 'diamond mine' first...Ralph must have read my comment and thought he'd mix it up a bit haha

[tronstad1]

Great to hear Richard again - he is a great songwriter.

[patsywho2]

One of australia's most under-rated talents of the 70's & 80's.

Bumped into Richard in the bathroom of the Manzil Room in the cross observing some artwork early 80's...patsywho2