Paul McDermott (and Richard Fidler) responsible for two of the greatest moments on Australian TV. This one here and also the brilliant DAAS rendition of I Heard It Through The Grapevine on The Big Gig.
I will never forget when they first did this song on the ABC. I was a kid and instantly fell in love with the Doug Anthony Allstars. Tried to follow them from that point on. I had the pleasure of meeting Paul in 2019 (I was thrilled) and just missed out on seeing Tim (on his book tour) weeks before that. One day I hope to meet all of them.
You don't realise how good Hunters and Collectors were until you hear this version. The test of a great song is when someone else covers it and its even better.
Have you ever seen the cover Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam) does of this? He invites Mark Seymour (the author) onto the stage with him. It's stunningly brilliant. :/
@@AntSandys Eddie and Mark has to be the greatest version, I get tears of both joy and sorrow every time I hear it, He's got a fucking brilliant voice, I love pearl Jam so I may be a bit biased but I honestly think that performance can never be topped
I am so glad that you put this up here - I too have it somewhere on VHS and would watch it sometimes and cry. It was aired, I think, on new year's eve about 10 years ago. It always reminds me of my wonderful girlfriend Liz and the times - including new years - that we spent together. I'm with someone else now and am very happy - but i love being taken back to these times with Liz and how i felt - and feel - about her. Thank you so much.
I still remember watching this many years ago when it aired; I didn’t even know who Paul was other than as the host of Good News Week despite watching countless episodes with my family, still my favourite rendition of this song.
Yeah it was a good few years before I’d learn of DAAS either. I remember watching this and not having a clue who the funny little man was making Paul sing.
I have loved him for 25 yr, he is the most talented and well versed musician australia has, only if he sung more or done it more often. he writes the best songs, he does the best covers, check out I heard it thru the grapevine or the song he did we fiona horne, shut and kiss me.
When l heard this the first time , l had only vaguely heard of Hunters and Collectors , and didn't know it was their song ... Paul's version is by far the best l've ever heard with all due respect to the Hunters 🙂 Paul has the voice of an angel .....his foul mouth is as forgivable as Billy Connolly's and doesn't diminish his performance in my eyes ....always loved DAAS ....they were a credit to Australia
Always wondered why Paul didn't pursue music after DAAS. DAAS Heard it Through the Grape Vine, kills me every time. Would love to hear Paul sing Tangled up In Blue. Go tell the kids we had music and it was great!!!
OMG I have the audio of this exact recording, was on JJJ hotest 100 or AFI or something many years ago- magical! Paul, if you ever google yourself and see this- release some of your wicked shit on album buddy! We want more PMcD originals and a few of his classics just like this one. PLEEEEAAASSSEEE!
I will never forget this he did it maybe twice on this show and when he did it just brought the house down. Yes this boy can sing . The good old days when be ing Aussie was not thing that others tried to make you ashamed of being, but rather respected , revered and sticking finger up to the world and saying I am AUSTRALIAN AND I DONT GIVE A FUCK WHAT YOU THIN K ABOUT ME OR MY COUNTRY OR MY PEOPLE. FIAR BLOOD DINKUM.
Its not often I prefer a cover to the original but (no offence to H * C, cos I really like their version too) but this is soooo much better than the original
I am a hetero male but Paul is f**king adorable. He has a deadly serious face in this performance that screams of modesty - he ought to sing more. I want to get drunk with him and sing harmony.
He did this during DAAS, But Richard appeared on GNW and they did a duet. I believe DAAS was coming back for a bit but Tim has MS so they have new material
It is about many things…..sex, love, loss of a lover. One of the best songs EVER! Great songs can be about whatever the listener can apply it to in their lives.
I've never been able to listen to any of the H&C versions because Mark Seymour often sings out of tune. Paul's versions are soooo much better. One of his is on my list of songs for my funeral.