Ron19 Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share Posted April 3, 2013 Normie Rowe - Ooh La La <iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/dpQvA0xxT5g" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Not being Australian, I actually remember this song from the sixties, very good, I wonder what happened to Normie Rowe. The nation was involved in the Vietnam War, and 20 year olds were liable for conscription into the military. Normie Rowe's name came up in first 1968 intake. Most conscripts were selected by a ballot of birthday dates but Normie would find out much later, that his birthday was not one of those that was drawn out. It has been suggested by many, that Normie had been conscripted because of who he was. He served time in Vietnam, and was one of the lucky ones to return. But those two years away from his fans cost him dearly. Australia had a new King Of Pop in Johnny Farnham. Normie scored his last hit of that era in May 1970 just after his release from the Army. However his “pop star” era had ended and he then moved into the wonderful training ground of the NSW Clubs circuit. Throughout this period, he constantly worked with big bands and the masters, Ricky May, J OK, Col Joye etc. In 1975 he recorded his next album “Out of the Norm” which included the hit Elizabeth. He continued to perform and record sporadically. In 1984 Normie went back to school and spent 2 years studying Drama under the mentorship of the great Hayes Gordon. He was cast in his first play towards the end of his time with Hayes and was seen by Grundy producers who then cast him in the role of Doug Fletcher, enjoying two years of success in the popular Australian soap opera, Sons and Daughters. Then, in 1987, Normie landed the lead role of Jean Valjean in the musical ‘Les Miserables’, which he played to great acclaim in over 600 performances. He then appeared in leading roles in a string of musicals, including Annie, Chess, Evita, Cyrano, Get Happy and Oklahoma. In 2002 he stole the show with his performances of Que Sera, Sera andShakin' All Over on the hugely successful Long Way To The Top concert series which played to 160,000 people Australia and became a hit CD/DVD and national television broadcast. In 2005 Normie Rowe was inducted into the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Hall of Fame. In that year he was also recognized by the Australian War Memorial as a National Hero, alongside the likes of Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith, Vivien Bullwinkle, Keith Miller, Chips Rafferty and 45 other heroes of Australia. Normie Rowe has become a leading advocate and spokesman for the Vietnam Veterans and in 1987 and 1992 he was instrumental as a member of theNational Committees for the Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Parade and the Vietnam National Memorial Dedication. Normie continues a hectic schedule of live performances and has added an “Unplugged” show “An Audience With Normie Rowe” to his repertoire of performance modes and in 2006, 2007/8 saw the release of a collection of Normie's recorded works detailing chronologically his recording career form 1965 to the current day. In 2009 Normie joined The Governor General, and Sir Jack and Lady Margaret Brabham asNational Patrons of Kidney Health Australia (Formerly The Kidney Foundation) Normie continues to record with a 7 track Extended Play CD becoming available late 2010. He is also well sought after on the major luxury cruise ships plying the waters of the South Pacific Asia Europe and the United States. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron19 Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share Posted April 3, 2013 Jimmy Jones - You Got It"http://www.youtube.com/embed/TFOo6H5VFiE" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron19 Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share Posted April 3, 2013 Jimmy Jones - "I Told You So""http://www.youtube.com/embed/CkMfsafvIIg" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron19 Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share Posted April 3, 2013 Jimmy Jones - That's When I Cried"http://www.youtube.com/embed/AorWHGr0UWg" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron19 Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share Posted April 3, 2013 Dee Dee Sharp - Lover Boy"http://www.youtube.com/embed/xfYsIRZ4CSI" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron19 Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 The Crests- Trouble In Paradise"http://www.youtube.com/embed/7Ar-fHMwm_A" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron19 Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 The Crests - Young Love"http://www.youtube.com/embed/m5_cZovhBK4" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron19 Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 THE CRESTS -SILHOUETTES"http://www.youtube.com/embed/cLaAxEq0UIU" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron19 Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 TOMMY ROE- "WILD THING""http://www.youtube.com/embed/0P9DRzxazsc" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron19 Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 TOMMY ROE- "STORMY""http://www.youtube.com/embed/9pqMuETeLPw" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron19 Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 Tommy Roe - Carol"http://www.youtube.com/embed/luvIg2MOQ1Y" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevjohn Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 To all the people following "Blast from the Past 50' 60's and 70's music", you will find that my posting will be greatly reduced. This is due to my "loss of hearing" problems that I have. Thanks for your support and please keep supporting Ron19 with this topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron19 Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 To all the people following "Blast from the Past 50' 60's and 70's music", you will find that my posting will be greatly reduced. This is due to my "loss of hearing" problems that I have. Thanks for your support and please keep supporting Ron19 with this topic. Hang in there mate and look after yourself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Candle in the Wind - Elton John Don't like him at all, better say no more or I will get suspended again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Manfred Mann - Doo Wah Diddy <iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/-iJk9vWzBqc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Paul Jones was one of the best lead singers from the sixties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Michael Jackson - Ben youtube.c...ed/DvN7w60koaM Michael Jackson one of the worst "singers" I ever heard. Dreadful voice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Helen Reddy - Delta Dawn youtube.c...ed/YKvo_NyeTcs Tanya Tucker would have had the best version of this. I haven't heard Helen Reddys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Eddie Cochran - Three Stars <iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/pJRvcdRUVnU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Ruby Wright had the best version of this song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Freddy Fender - Before the Next Teardrop Falls youtube.c...ed/9MwB5j5lnbY Beautiful song, but as a Country Music fan, I did not really like Freddy Fender. Loretta Lynn sung this song very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Bay City Rollers - Bye Bye Baby youtube.c...ed/7O7zZDNBKks Good song, but the Bay City Rollers were very poor musicians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 David Bowie - Heroes youtube.c...ed/Tgcc5V9Hu3g No thanks, don't want to know. The two previous posts DITTO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 The Sex Pistols - God Save the Queen youtube.c...ed/dtUH2YSFlVU Oh dear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Eric Clapton - Wonderful Tonight youtube.c...ed/vUSzL2leaFM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Eric Clapton - Wonderful Tonight youtube.c...ed/vUSzL2leaFM Beautiful song, great guitarist, average singing voice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevjohn Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Clyde McPhatter - Without Love (There Is Nothing) http://www.youtube.com/embed/is40BM_z-m8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevjohn Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Little Richard - The Girl Can't Help It http://www.youtube.com/embed/oqz6Y9aHGIQ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron19 Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 Michael Jackson - Ben youtube.c...ed/DvN7w60koaM Michael Jackson one of the worst "singers" I ever heard. Dreadful voice. I have no time for him at all even though I have posted several of his on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron19 Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 Ray Stevens - The Streak (Original)"http://www.youtube.com/embed/bxUfg3uCBbg" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron19 Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 Ray Stevens - Harry The Hairy Ape (1969)"http://www.youtube.com/embed/GDsvNslDP9A" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron19 Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 Ray Stevens: "Freddie Feelgood (And His Funky Little Five Piece Band) "http://www.youtube.com/embed/IPJ1Mmd2a1w" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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