Kate Ceberano, Mahalia Barnes & Nikka Costa | The Real Thing | Reaction 

Oh Yay...this is my request! 🤘 It is a cover of a Russell Morris song from 1969 so you probably heard it on something. This was recorded earlier this year while we were still all in lockdown. Mahalia's husband Ben is behind her on bass. Nikkas husband is behind her on drums (I believe), Clayton Doley, Jak Housden, Rob Woolf. Kate played Mary Magdelene in Jesus Chris Superstar with John Farnham. Thank you so much for reacting Nick.😃

Kate Cebrano is so underated. Beautiful voice. I along with the rest of Australia are looking forward to the day that Nick discovers Wendy Matthew's 'The day you went away'!

Kate Ceberano is world class.

Mahalia Barnes is Jimmy Barnes daughter. She has inherited Jimmy’s awesome singing voice.

The original of this song by Russell Morris goes for nearly seven minutes. I read somewhere that the studio wanted to cut it back to three minutes for radio play but the producer, Molly Meldrum, locked himself in a room with the master tapes and refused to come out until they agreed not to cut it. The studio had spent so much money on the track by then, they agreed. There are two versions, the radio version and an even longer extended version. Both are really psychedelic, as you would expect in 1969. The Real Thing has been voted as one of Australia's top 50 favourite songs. Meldrum went on to host a music show called Countdown which ran for years and launched a generation of Aussie bands and performers. Johnny Young, who wrote The Real Thing, hosted a children's program called Young Talent Time where a very young Tina Arena started her career. The Australian music industry is a small world and it's not unusual to discover some unexpected collaborations and connections like this.

Written and sung by RUSSELL MORRIS… 50 years ago, and still now. He sang Sweet Sweet Love, which you have covered. Thank you.

PLEASE REACT TO KATE CEBRANO! There’s a real reason the other girls in this video treated her like the queen she is. In this she let the others have the spotlight but man she is a great performer.

Kate Ceberano has an unbelievable voice. She can sing anything. She teams up with John Farnham and John Stevens (who's voice will blow you away). The song is called everything's alright.

I almost got a speeding ticket listening to this song, and I'm on my couch!

The majority of Aussie musicians are mates and definitely respectful of each others talent. For the past 2 years, with hard Covid lockdowns here, many of our singers chose to perform via social media, this is one of those times. What I love most about the Aussie performers is that there is usually no big egos involved, they just want to sing/perform and if it's with others, even better.

Haven't you reviewed any Kate Ceberano before this? 😮 She has one of the most seductive female voices in the industry, well I think any way. When this came out, I was absolutely blown away, I'd never have considered it to be sung by anyone else, but it was so very improved for it, now I don't know if I'll ever be able to hear the original Russell Morris one the same way again. Total side note, I loved how Kate Ceberano had the sunnies like the era when the song was first released, and that seeing 60s psychedelic style palm out. Love those little extra touches. You might well have heard it. The original version by Russell Morris was released here in 1969, and it's often used on ads here. The most famous use is probably the Coca-Cola ads, but also notable is NRL team South Sydney Rabbitohs used to run on to field to it, also the AFL has used it in their advertising as a code. News adverts, insurance, also in cinematic ost's like the movie The Dish. There's other cover versions out there too, the most famous are Kylie Minogue's which was made for a b-grade cyberpunk film she was in (the movie was trash, but her cover of the song was fantastic), and Midnight Oil (terrible version). But it's so perfect for ads, and ost's it's highly likely it's been used in something over there in the states too, and possible the Coca-Cola ad ran stateside as well. Fun Fact: This song was written by Johnny Young of Young Talent Time which starred, Tina Arena. Then, the producer of the original song, was Molly Meldrum, he was basically the original music reaction videos guy.

Kate doesn't unleash her talents very often, but when she does she can easily match up to even John Farnham in power and technique in both low and high ranges.

Kate and I had a thing in 1990. The best year of my life.

Wow Russell Morris would be thrilled with his song being performed like that!! These women have power,tone and performance par excellence,Mahalia is one of best singers in the world,if not then the best,I don't care what anyone says.

Anyone who was a partygoer back in 1969, we were all singing the chorus if not the whole song, it went for ages, you definitely needed a drink after it had finished.

I saw Kate Ceberano in concert back in 1985, and Michael Hutchence from INXS, jumped up on stage and performed with her. Just amazing. Her brother, Phil, used to be one of her guitarists and used to play in his own band as well - very talented family

Love Kates song Young boys are my weakness is Awesome

Russell Morris's song The Real Thing was used for Coca Cola ads in America. This is a brilliant cover but a very different vibe to Russell's anti war vibe intentions for it with it ending with a recording of the Hitler Youth children singing praise for Hitler in unison just before the thunderous Hirosha bomb explosion. You've really got to give it a listen now you've heard this version. There are vids of Russell singing it live but I recommend the original vid. The sound production and accompanying video is mind blowing. As they used to say back in the day.

To continue your Australian musical education, you really need to watch the original version of this song by Russell Morris and Kate Ceberano, John Farnham and Jon Stevens singing Everything's Alright from Jesus Christ Superstar...

You have to appreciate Nick's appreciation!-if you did not know Russell Morris's MASSIVE HIT song & Australian 60's psychedelia era, woulda been just like your parents hearing it in the 60's thinking WTF is this?THIS WAS SIMPLY breathtakingly BRILLIANT!👌👍👏👏👏💯❤

I love the original but gotta say, they knocked this out of the park with this redo. Loved the 70s vibe that they styed true to, awesome!

This was written by Johnny Young, of talent time fame, originally as a tourism promotion song I believe. Molly Meldrum hit him up to do a Russell Morris version which was one of the greatest producing achievements in the analogue age.

Go Kate,Mahalia & Nikki

The Real Thing was Russell Morris's first big hit. It was amazing for the time and went to number 1. This is a good cover, but you should check out the original

Kate Cerbrano is my favourite female singer. This song did not do her voice justice but it was wonderful to see the three of them together with such perfect vocalisation

Glorious work from three outstanding vocalists here. Worth having a listen to Russell Morris’ 1969 original version with its major studio production by Ian Molly Meldrum and its extended runtime allows a crazy outro that time wouldn’t allow this stellar trio.

Pure Aussie Talent!

How good is Kate Sebrano 🤩 She’s got one of the most beautiful voices on the planet… 💯

Kate I think came from Adelaide, with a martial arts instructor father, and her early stardom was in a band called Im Talking in the mid 80's. She is still singing which is awesome.

RUSSELL MORRIS! while others sang bubblegum, Russell set his own style!

Kate went solo after her gigs with "I'm Talking." She has been around for ages, so much great music, search her name for her channel.

Wow, that was bloody fantastic. Kate is a fav singer and wouldn't you expect Jimmy Barnes' daughter to have a powerful voice. Along with Nikka that is one hellova rendition of that song. I think maybe the best.

‘The Real Thing’ is a song by Russell Morris💜

Wow I missed this! I had no idea this had been covered. One of my all time favourite songs.

Oh wow! That’s an oldie that one. Never heard this version before but love it.

Wow you're doing some good Aussie music. There's a tonne of great Australian music the world probably needs to hear.

You seriously need to do some Kate Ceberano reactions. You won’t be disappointed

Fantastic rendition from 3 powerhouses Mahalia, Kate and Nikka of the classic anthem from Russell Morris from 1969 which in my opinion is the greatest music video ever made.

You're so joyful Nic...keep spreading your magic! With people like you the USA will heal...xx

Great version 👌, but now, I hope you do the original of this song by the original originator, our Russell Morris. This song blew everything else out of the water back in 1960/70. It was sooooo different. Russell is still touring. As I've said before, quality equals longevity 🤗. Can you believe that colour tv didn't come to us until 1975 😲🤦🏼‍♀️. Love ya man 🥰⭐⭐.

Original by Russell Morris. Their version is great

This song is a late 60s - early 70s Australian hippy-rock classic

Russell Morris wrote & sang this in the psychedelic 60s. It's on You Tube.

It’s an early 70s vibe. Super cool version of the Russel Morris song 😊

I have always loved Kates voice. Rich powerful and totally amazing.

Saw Kate in concert this year for the first time, she was amazing

I love this version. Our girls rock. Kate Cebrano has a beautiful voice.

This is original song by Russell Morris, great song considering it’s 50+ years old

I always remember many many years ago going to a Bryan Adams concert where Nikki Costa was the opening act. She sent out these badges into the audience saying Nikki Costa doesn’t know who you are either. Obviously it was before anyone really knew who she was but I always remembered her name from that badge and kept an eye out for her music, which was fantastic.

Cookin' version... Love it☮️

Okay that was brilliant!! And well done on co-incidentally doing it the same day you did Russell Morris Sweet Sweet Love, considering this one, The Real Thing, is one of his original songs - written by Johnny Young and recorded by Russell in '69.

Yep, this is real Aussie talent right there.

This is a cover of the original 1969 version recorded by Russell Morris. That version is a total trip, as you would expect from a record made in those days 😅 Mahalia and Kate sound great together in this version. I hadn't heard of the other lady before but she has a great voice!

In general Aussies have a great reputation when comes to working well with others. Even Our Biggest Stars strive to remain Modest and Down To Earth including Chris Hemsworth and Hugh Jackman. If someone develops an Overinflated Ego Everyone will Take Them To Task. Aussie Fans generally don't Mob Celebrities, remembering they're Human Too. Most Aussie Celebrities are Open and Friendly to members of the public.

Ha! this is the other Russell Morris song i mentioned. :) this is a great cover.

One other amazing female Aussie singer. Renee Gayer. What a voice she has.

This is one of Russell Morris's best songs, Kate played in Jesus's christ superstar alongside John, listen to her sing everything's alright , live on hey hey it's Saturday with the John and the cast , amazing

People I'm telling you that it doesn't get any better than this ! Thank you Mr. TSR and I telling you people this is the best reaction channel that you can find ! Don't take my word for It ... just listen !

This is phenomenal, so love this!

Russel Morris hit record love it😘 they were great Xx

If you want multiple eargasms give your ears the pleasure of listening to Kate Ceberano Everything's Alright

This was a cool song. I’m going to be listening to it for a while. Lol.

Hadn't heard this version, really loved it.. I like the original to..

POW!! I have the video you just watched permanently open in a tab so I can listen to it over and over and over. :-) Another wonderful reaction video Nick. Also, I think you have got the lighting in your room perfect now. Nikka is the daughter of the US conductor/producer Don Costa. She has had quite an eclectic career but I think she has found her niche in recent years. She is married to an Australian and settled here, but I don't think she has taken up citizenship yet.

Originally sung by Russell Morris it when so long because the Engineer (Ian "Molly" Meldrum ) kept gesturing to keep going .The song charted back then in the US as well.

Awesome!!! I requested this ages ago then said not to do it coz it was copyrighted........... so huge thanx Samantha lol. Luv this Nick, cheers x

They are doing a cover of THE REAL THING which was done originally by RUSSELL MORRIS. You will enjoy the original version as Russell Morris has a great voice and he wrote the song as well. Thanks 😊 Love Michelle.

I knew you’d have to get round to Kate Ceberano soon, great to see her with Mahalia and Nikkas! Love this! Russell Morris would be proud of this.

The mamam mamam mamma thing was used in the original song by Russell as a sort of guitar solo as they couldn't afford a lead guitarist or something happened where there wasn't one so Russel improv that and it begam an iconic thing in the song

Stunning..!!

Russell Morris- "The Real Thing", released in 1969 & an iconic, MUCH LOVED Aussie song to this day, by a couple of Aussie generations ..... just an swesome song; which Molly Meldrum had a bit of input into at the time of being written .... one of my fave songs now & forever ... 🇦🇺🎶❤️🇦🇺🎵❤️🇦🇺🎶❤️ .... XOXO

These women are Australian music royalty. As you can tell by the quality of this performance. Just love this.

Wow! Loved this! It’s a cover, original by Russell Morris.

Nice version...also covered very nicely indeed by legendary Australian band Midnight Oil.

I worked in a shop way back and met Kate Ceberano, nice and polite would be an understatement. I felt like the thanks for service was meaningful and not just a thing just said.

Sensational Singer. Taken during her 'fries and apple pies' period.

Russell Morris song , and aquarius..both beautiful songs

The song was produced by Molly Meldrum and it is a send up of the Coca cola theme. The real thing.He really went out on a limb to get the whole song together. It is six or seven minutes and he had the studio tied up with his boss chasing him to hear it. Molly was not game to let him hear it for fear that it would get canned so he released it to a radio station and it is now an Aussie icon. By the way Russel Morris still performs it ,we saw him at The Big red bash this year.

Wow u have lost so much weight.. Congratulations, looking good. Once again ty for posting our Aussies.

Great synergy

This song was written and performed by Russell Morris in thr late 1960,s. It was top of the pops for months. These beautiful ladies have given it a new vibe.

Mahalia has her daddy’s talent!

Got your coloured lights looking great! Yew

Loved how much you enjoyed this. Me too mate, me too.

The Real Thing was a hit in the late 1960s for Australian singer songwriter Russell Morris.

How did I even miss this one? Wow this is amazing!

If you love Mahalia’s voice watch some of her Dad’s Band. His name is Jimmy Barnes, the band is Cold Chisel, and then, Jimmy’s nephew, Matt Schlamm!!!

Dude I would love to hear you do your version of this Aussie song. Imagine the sole. Respect bro.

I grew up on this song, heard it a million times and know it by heart but I never knew it was an Australian song, and Im an aussie. i thought the world knew this song. The same thing happened to me with the song Run to paradise

THIS IS A RUSSELL MORRIS SONG. I'm glad they did it just

Brilliant Russell Morris song.

Kate Ceberano is another rabbit hole for you. Btw this is a cover and was written by Johny Young who had a TV talent show. One of the biggest talents he discovered was Tina Arena

Kate is from an amazing musical family from Melbourne, Jimmy Barnes produces beautiful kids with amazing voices I mean serious Aussie music royalty … you got some serious amazing Aussie women and both from amazing beautiful families … Cerbrano and Barnes ❤❤❤🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

You need to check out The Real Thing, Russell Morris released this song in 1969; it was written by Johnny Young, and produced by Ian "Molly" Meldrum.

This is a song of the Vietnam War sung originally by Russell Morris. Mihalia Barnes is Jimmy Barnes daughter.

The Real Thing was by Russell Morris. This is a magnificent cover. Love Kate Cebrano

Kate Ceberano played Mary Magdalene in the same Australian arena production of Jesus Christ Superstar in the early 1990s in which you heard John Farnham sing "Gethsemane". Her version of "Everything's Alright" is terrific. Her own songs "Bedroom Eyes", "Pash" and "Brave" are great.

It's a cover of Russell Morris 'the Real Thing' 😃❤️🇦🇺

YEAH BOI!!!! Thanks for bringing this reaction to us. 👍💪

The Real Thing is an Australian classic song, originally sung by Russell Morris in 1969. You should review the original!!