The unparalleled best rock/pop tenor on this planet ever. Flawless and raw at the same time. When he belts out those extremely high and "raspy" notes, it is still so effortlessly spot on pitch that it is almost unbelivable. And such a jovial, humble, funny, nice, charming and charismatic guy at the same time. The Americans may never have really discovered this jewel, but the rest of the world has certainly always loved and admired him.
He has one of the most beautiful voices in world. He can sing anything and make it sound heavenly. And he still delivers amazing vocals to this day at the age of 71.
My daughter won a singing contest with this song. I didn’t know it was his until she was on stage and said so. He is loved and will always be our legend.
I was 15 years old when this played live on TV, and I can still remember it... I went out and bought the piano sheet music to this song and learnt how to play it!
Saw Paul G play with Paul Kelly last July; just the two of them, one voice one accompanying instrument ( only a couple with guitar). The “ two Pauls”. If they ever team up again to do a tour go see them; intimate songs, beautiful piano accompaniment , warm informal connection & chat with the audience. An extraordinary evening of entertainment. I would equally have gone see Paul G & John F play as a duo if ever that had happened.
Of course John is genius like always and Paul Grabowsky's accompaniment was just brilliant considering it was unrehearsed (?). Get you a jazz pianist if you're gonna wing it!
