Billy Fury performing his very first hit in late 1982 to mark his comeback. This turned out to be one of his last performances before his death on 28 January 1983. It wasn't broadcast until after his death.
I was and still am a Billy Fury fan. I saw him twice on stage at Gt. Yarmouth. Over the course of time I lost my old record collection, but years later I saw a Billy Fury CD in a discount store for £2 and bought it. I wasn't expecting much, just a cheap knock off with poor quality sound. Imagine my delight when I played it and found it was the real thing. That was 20 years ago, but I still have that CD and regularly play it while busy in the kitchen, and of course sing along. This is one of my favourite songs on the CD and I sing it beautifully. I have no idea why my neighbours keep complaining.
Billy finally found a beautiful love that loved all of him ! Truly found his dream a true love arrest woman to share his love ! His world for better. Or for the worst Inevitable. Worst to come ! She held I I'm till the end ! And still kept loving him ! The songs he sang he lived them ! His search finally over ! Not enough time he and she deserved to have it all ! Their love so very perfect and real ! To them together they had it all ! Billy finally got more than half way to paradise ! To be t her they are evil paradise !
Billy was so courageous & bravely battled illness most of his life. It didn't stop him performing, singing & writing songs. He was a genius, tender, talented loving man who loved animals. What an amazing inspiration he was. It was his body that gave in. Billy battled right to the very end. I adore him
Remembering Billy Fury born on April 17, 1940. He was an English musician and actor. An early star of rock and roll, he equalled the Beatles' record of 24 hits in the 1960s and spent 332 weeks on the UK chart. His hit singles include "Wondrous Place", "Halfway to Paradise" and "Jealousy". Fury also maintained a film career, notably playing rock performers in Play It Cool in 1962 and That'll Be the Day in 1973. - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Fury
What a great song from a great guy whom I saw many times and met with in 1970 and again in1974 and had along conversation with him. Sadly missed. Rog brown. Pacific sunset records.
I appeared on the same bill with Billy and the Tornados in the 70’s. I remember him sitting in the dressing room in a gloriously tight pink leather suit. What a sweetheart. Went out with one of the band for a while who was also sweet and kind. How sad Billy’s life was so short. A really lovely man who deserved a longer life. God bless you Billy.
As a teenage 16 yr old I and two girlfriends would meet up on a Friday night and play his music all evening long ,we would be singing along and crying at the sadder songs as you do when you are 16 ,for me this was 54yrs ago and I still love to hear the great Billy Fury sing but oh what happy innocent days they were all those yrs ago .
So sad Billy fury was just amazing singer 🎶 great man beautiful on the inside and out we love u Billy and miss you always 🌹 🌹 rip Billy 💐💐never be another Billy fury such a loss to the music world 🎶🌹🎸♥️
Words cannot sum up how much I love Billy Fury. What a legend. Talented and timeless. Thank you Billy. I'm looking after the birds and the animals. I hope I make you proud.
I was a young girl from America and my older brothers turned me on to Billy's music. My mom had relatives in Liverpool who also exchanged musical likes and dislikes with us. I was a big fan of Billy's from the time I was about 10 years old.
In my opinion Billy was better than the very overrated Beatles and the Rolling Stones who simply do not know when to retire. Billy was unique and very handsome. And had a very good singing voice. Nice tan as he got older. Why not? Everyone now seems obsessed with cosmetic surgery and botox. And Billy kept all his hair. Looking good. RIP Billy Fury.
Yes, a brilliant recording, he throws such passion into his tracks, such a shame this former Mersey tug-boat operator was taken from us so early. He never 100 per cent well though sadly. I loved hearing him on the radio. and yes I still love searching out his music to hear and see on modern tech. We were a lucky generation.
Fabulous singer/songwriter gone way to soon. "Maybe Tomorrow" was my favourite Billy Fury song. If the truth be known...I loved them all!! I saw him in concert in Blackpool, Chester and twice in Liverpool. I was gutted when we heard he was gone! We were robbed of his musical talents. R.I.P. You legend!!
I remember watching this on the night, Billy was on the verge of a comeback, there was a new album on the way and he was finding a new generation of fans, a tragic loss. This was always one of my favourite songs and highlights what a good songwriter he was, something he's not given enough credit for.
He seemed to be more proud of this sweet song than Halfway to Paradise. It appears 1st on the 1st CD of a 2 disc CD commemorating his 40th anniversary anthology. Many of his fans, including myself love this song.
I often think that, if Billy had stayed in Mid Wales and not put himself under the strain of making a comeback, he would have lived a lot longer. I worked close to where Billy then lived in the ‘70s. He was obviously at peace and happy there. I am not surprised, it is a beautiful part of the world. Of course, if Billy had lived to complete his comeback, he would have been as sensational as ever.
He was...First saw Billy on the 'Oh Boy' show...1958...I liked Cliff Richard singing R&R...then came along ...Billy FURY!! So much Rockabilly about Billy, too...Still catch up on his stuff...a privileged for me...crackin' on 80 now...and STILL ROCKIN'!!
I saw him there also..good old days.saw him somewhere where a girl ran to the stage but couldn’t quite vault the orchestra pit,she grabbed his leg and he was trying to shake her off...
added many comments about billy but does not seem to register very pissed off !!got most things on 45S and c d s he ever did met his mum jean and brother albie just think he was the best home-grown Liverpool "rock and roller "not just in Liverpool but in this country !
