A live Geordie performance on Pop '75, a music program that aired in West Germany from 1974 to 1979 and originally broadcast on the SWR and HR networks.
Same here. One look at my profile pic Brian, and you will know how I feel about AC/DC. His AC/DC voice is extraordinary, but hearing him just flat out SING is crazy. He is actually even better than I ever realized. Soulful rock voice
Now don't you think it would be a fun surprise if AC⚡DC performed this in their next tour...because it ain't too bad actually, clean sound, catchy, cheesy, poppy...so very '70's.
Several years, he did an interview where he was asked about if he hd regretted his choice of vocal style. I don’t recall his exact wording, but he did admit that it was somewhat - taxing, perhaps.
Not possible for him to sound like this. That ACDC voice is whiskey bent and hellbound. And that must have been the age of the sexy male neckerchife. Brian was inspired by Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. He's sporting the oompa loompa doo that all the gels looved.
Wow, this is wild! Brian isn't shrieking! He's actually got a "regular" singing voice and it's quite good. I don't think he's ever sang like this in AC/DC. And I'm not knocking Brian's AC/DC singing at all. He's awesome -- that's why we're all here, right? To see what he was like before AC/DC. Never thought I'd hear Brian Johnson singing a pop song. He's good!
Check out this for a glimpse: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-0_xLxOE_-f0.html His early voice was huge in range and kind of Robert Plant-ish.
I have a bit of a problem with his AC/DC shrieking. Although I believe that this was a clever move, because if he would have keep singing with his normal voice he would have been "just" a mediocre substitute for Bon Scott - instead he created something new, different and unique.
Bon had mentioned that he had been in England once touring with a band and he had mentioned that Brian had been in a band called Geordie and Bon had said 'Brian Johnson, he was a great rock and roll singer in the style of Little Richard. ' And that was Bon's big idol, Little Richard. From the Brian Johnson wiki Also I remember A doc where Angus Mentions how well Bon liked Brian's singing with Geordie.. Great upload!
Brian seems like he's a down-to-Earth, super nice kind of guy? If I was to meet him, I would tell him, "Thank You for all the years of musical enjoyment."
A lot of rock singers have said that they tend to go too far early in their careers, and then they have to try and match that style live years later long after they've worn down their voices. And sometimes they don't even try, like James Hetfield these days doing a lot less harsh growling than he did in the 80's.
It's actually funny, after Bon died Malcolm saw Brian's band perform. He was blown away by Brian's manic stage show and went back to Angus & the boys & told them he found the guy to replace Bon. Turns out Brian's appendix burst right b4 the show. He was going nuts on stage because he was in agonizing pain. Only Brian Johnson could pull that shit off.
@@dogfacedgremlin2020 so I just watched the 60 minutes Australia of the band and actually bon and Brian had drinks one night and bon went back to the band and spoke very highly of Brian. I don't want to mislead but I think he might have recommended Brian for a gig or something. I'll have to watch it again. But they were aware of Brian before bons eventual death
@@dirty_deeds3523 the thing I saw was just an animated 5 min synopsis of the story. I'm sure theirs more to it than that. Being as I grew up during that Era, if I'm remembering correctly it was almost a year of courting b4 Brian decided to join the band. Forgive me if I'm remembering this wrong but I enjoyed the 80s way to much if ya catch my drift.
@@dogfacedgremlin2020 nah man, that's super cool. I've appreciated these bands since I came to know them. The internet is fascinating for researching from the times past, some legendary sets out there.. I've seen maiden and ozzy but I can't imagine being able to see them in their prime. The internet is all I get xD!pops learned English from this music so it was always in the house. But any metalhead has to pay their deus. There won't be any more bands like these.
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As a long time ac/dc fan, I have respect for Bon Scott. I can why ac/dc picked him when they did. See how far they gone all these decades later. Yes a true rock icon. Oh by the way about the little guy with the school boy outfit. Without him, and his brother. They wouldn't be no ac/dc. My respect to malcolm. Keep rockin Angus. One of kind with them kind of licks on a guitar.
You're not from the 80s are you? All technology has compromises. Think about this: VGA CRT Monitor - 40 lbs...24 bit color LCD Monitor - 16 lbs - 10 bit color
Growing up I have been AC D C fan on my life I love Bon and Brian as well and pride myself of able to mimic both of their voices as I've been a rock singer for 32 years And I never realised the Brian had a normal singing voice
Ever hear of high voltage? An ac dc cover band? They look and sound very close, i think they might be official cover band for the actual band im not sure
A long time ago I used to have a lp, Strange Man by Brian Johnson. It was actually a compilation of Geordie. I remember being floored the first time that I heard Brian singing "House Of The Rising Sun".
I have never really been a fan of AC/DC but I have all ways been a fan of Brian Johnson. In every interview, or appearance he just seem like the coolest, nicest and most likable person. Oi me lad.
I found this song last night laying in bed dyeing of food poison. It’s absolutely fabulous hearing his voice singing in this way. He was Handsome! I’ve listened to this song many times today.
The only Brian Johnson AC/DC I ever liked was back in Black. The rest is all Bon Scott for me. Scott was not only a great front man but just an awesome icon of rock and roll.
@@rokyericksonroks Yes, but you could hear songs like this in the French hit parade as recently as 1989. In UK terms, I'd say that this style of song was already old-hat by 1969.
Angus Young said when they were auditioning, Brian arrived on stage with odd shoes on, Angus thought strongly that he was going to fit right in! I run a large car group on Facebook, Brian is a Member, loves his cars.
Great singers like Brian adapt to the situation. I knew from the first time I heard him in AC/DC he could sing. AC/DC were looking for a Style and he nailed it.
This is great music......but yeah, he definitely made the right move putting on the signature driver cap, changing his voice and making growing up in the 80's for a whole lot of us a lot more fun:-)
I First heard of Geordie in 1979 Through a friend and of course I was dismissive until 2021! Sure enough this is actually very good song! Very impressed with Brian’s vocal ability and range…
Our lasses uncle was the pop boy at the Thomas Wilson Social club in Low Fell, Gateshead and he always tells me that Geordie performed there in the 70s
Wow!!! This is very good!!! Brian Johnson was a great singer back in the day. I'm not knocking His talents with AC/DC but You know what I mean. I never knew He was in this kind of a band before. It really sounds good..
@@gregw988 Haha! There’s actually a story behind the cap... I think it was his brother’s..He would sweat like crazy in gigs and it would burn his eyes, so he borrowed a cap after a set break. After his brother saw the condition it was in after the gig, he said “KEEP it!” and it became something the club-owners could remember his band by, so he stuck with it.
Brian Johnson is a phenomenal singer, songwriter and frontman! A true legend! Still rocking! I love singing his ac/dc songs and they're higher than you think they are if you've never tried them! Love, respect and admiration 🤘
Good song. Its a shame music hit a wall right after 2000. There really is nothing like this anymore. Not even close to the maturity and structure of songs from these good ol days. That driv'n beat too. Its quality stuff.
Wow! I had no idea he had a completely different singing style prior to AC/DC -- and he has a really great voice! That being said, his style of singing with AC/DC is now iconic and so uniquely his own. I'm reminded of a old Jim Bruer comedy bit where Bruer imagined the first day of recording Back in Black where Brian was singing pretty much like this, much to the chagrin of the producer who asked him to maybe try screaming. "That's it!!! Just do that on every song!"
...and 1980, Brian even hadn`t 40 Pound for a travel to meet the boyz from AC/DC in London for "the rehersal"! ...and if you close my eyes here, I wouldn`t recognize the AC/DC leadsingers voice! 😎
Wow you’re so right, this could almost be a Rainbow track. But Rainbow had a very different sound in the early days with Dio, and they didn’t really get into the pop groove until the early 80s, when Brian was already with AC/DC. But AC/DC has been better for his career longevity than working with Blackmore would have been.
the secret of many great performers is their versatility. most of them can do a wide range of things that fans never see because they're always doing what they're known for. as different as this is from AC/DC, imagine what Geordie fans thought when they heard Back In Black! btw, this rocks!
i'm having problems envisioning this is the same voice on Back in Black. I heard some of that Brian Johnson in a few places. It's so different. Really cool. Also I guess he would have had to change his approach to be more similar to Bon's range and style. Versatility indeed. This is really interesting in the regard you mentioned.
@@ICACJ one of my other favorite examples of this was "Captured by the Moment" on Steve Perry's first solo album. Even hardcore Journey fans couldn't recognize him on this one, until deep in the song.
Johnna was a regular around the clubs, there were so many good bands, Brass Alley, I’m sure Johnna has some fond memories of people like Davy Ditchburn, Frankie Gibbon, Geordie Defty, Keith Satchfield etc. The 70’s was a great time, especially around the clubs in Newcastle and the north east.
Wow!! Brilliant! His voice certainly changed didn't it? He actually had the same hairstyle as Bon. Being an Aussie, I'd never heard of Geordie in the 70's. Certainly one to look up!
I remember those days but this made me realize how it is a miracle any of us dudes were able to have kids because if you didn't move just right the family jewels would let you know just how much they hated those tight fitting jeans.
