Uploaded by mddawson1 on Feb 10, 2007
The Zoot is an Australian band that were together from 1968 to 1971. This clip is their 1970 cover of the Beatles classic 'Eleanor Rigby'
After the band split up, lead singer Darryl Cotton went onto a successful solo career in Australia while guitarist Beeb Birtles (on the right in this clip) became a founding member of Little River Band.
Probably the most successful was Rick Springfield (on the left in this clip) who went to the US and had numerous hit singles including 'Jessie's Girl' and also beame a soapy star in 'General Hospital'.
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Zoot beat my Dad's band in a battle of bands comp at Roselands Shopping Centre, Sydney back in 1969 or 1970 lol.. he said they knew they had no chance when they belted this out great cover =) Dad says he can't help feel a bit jealous when he hears this song as his band was runner up to them ;)
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Who's in this line up? Is John D'Arcy?
Anyone?
I bought my house from John when his mother died. Ah, the people who may have been through my front door.
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Z-ANY
O-RGASMIC
O-UTSTANDING
T-OP.
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@userexists123 I *hate* the Joe Cocker cover.Can't stand it...
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The B EST cover of a Beatles song by FAARRRRRR. Well done guys and yes it was a great time to be involved in music in Aus
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@LilyMc82 cool story, bro
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@bvaughton Ah, the Masters, Zoot, Easybeats, Thorpie, Coloured Balls, etc etc etc...Australian really rocked in those days, and band comp's such as Hoadleys Battle of the Sounds were not to be missed. Whereas, today......
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Not many artists can claim to have improved upon a Beatles original. These guys sure can, as can Doug Parkinson (Dear Prudence) and maybe Joe Cocker. Thanks for posting.
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Darryl lived not far from me, a nice guy. He, Rick, Beeb and Rick accomplished the "unthinkable", a fantastic copy of a Beatles song. This along with the "FREAK" were Australia's top 'Heavy Metal' songs.
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I am thrilled, personally............I was raising children [4]
i am catching up! Brilliant.........Brian Vaughton. Drummer and foundation member...'The MAsters' Apprentices'...........Very Well Executed...........If you need a old piano player, I am available!!!!!!!!!!! well Done... Brian .v.
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great song and Rick Springfield is cute.
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who's the drummer ? thanks
ttfozgreen 1 year ago
@ttfozgreen Rick Brewer - Wikipedia is your friend.
mddawson1 1 year ago 5