"Do I really have to wear this outfit?" "Yes, Bon. It looks good!" "No, it doesn't. I want to wear a denim jacket and tight jeans." "Well, Bon, it's a long way to the top if you wanna rock n' roll."
Memories of my youth in Australia. Bubblegum rock of the mid 60's transforming into the hard rock of the early 70's. I remember AC/DC playing at the Caringbah YMCA and entry was $2. A very large brick building with no windows and a polished wooden floor containing a basketball court and other gymnasium areas. Guaranteed tinnitus for the next 3 months after the show. 😅😅😅
@johnny bojangles do you really think that? I have been reluctant to say likewise, but even as far back as ‘80, I had a similar thought. Just kind of an on and off thing. It was just this feeling I had, sort of picked up, know what I mean? I felt an even worse suspicion about Kurt Cobain’s death, but it is best not to assume things. And safer.
Nex Tyrannis He’s Gonna be a rock 'n' roll singer Gonna be a rock 'n' roll star Gonna be a rock 'n' roll singer I'm gonna be a rock 'n' roll A rock 'n' roll star
No, after he was in this band, he joined this other hippy type band called Fraternity, and played the recorder in it, and also sang. When they didn't take off he was a bit lost for a few years before the Acca/Dacca thing happened.
He wasn't a backup singer, he and Vince traded lead vocals depending on the song. This one just happened to have Vince on lead, but Bon sang lead just as often on other songs.
AC/DC played my high school lunch time show in 72. Will never forget it. Crows Nest Boys High School in Sydney. Then onto world domination. Years later I would record at Albert's and meet Harry Vanda. Full circle.
@@cheesemccheesy3850 I saw them at the Family Hotel, Rydalmere in '75... $5 cover charge. I can remember sitting inside a speaker. WHAT?? DID YOU SAY SOMETHING? HAHAHAHAHA
Aurum 666 If I could go back in time, it DEFINITELY wouldn't be to see THIS band...unless it was to tell Bon to ditch the bubble gum, and join a REAL rock band! And cut down on the drinking.
It is hard to believe Bonn Scott in a bubblegum band. But as one of the later songs of AC/DC, "It's a Long Way to the Top if You Want to Rock and Roll.". I have been lucky enough to see him at Beauty Park in Perth West Australia. Such a great showman. Another one gone too soon.
@TATTOO VAMPIRE1966They did not fire him, Bon was supposed to pick him up and said he couldn't find him or some garbage and it got too late the show needed to go on and Bon knew he could do the job Dave hadn't been doing in his opinion the rest is history.
@TATTOO VAMPIRE1966 Probably me who is wrong. Only saw one interview w Dave Evans out of curiosity years ago. Bon singing w The Valentines is trippy and Brian w Geordie is rather curious. I'll hit you back on your other comment to me.Tryna wake up. Peace
Genealogy or the study of generations is not based on dates it's based on Who Made Who my grandfather fought in World War II therefore I am a gen xer genealogy does not go by date
@@stevedurrant8815 I'll tell you something that's screwed up I have one daughter born in 1984 and one daughter born in 2002 they are both Millennials one of them is not happy about it
If you look closely, just for a brief moment as the stage lights hit him, you can see a distinct gleam in Bon's eye where you can absolutely, without a doubt see that he is thinking "what in the F am I doing? I want to sing about the devil, whores, and serial killers".
This is classic and I love it! Bon was awesome then just as he was in AC/DC. Sure he was maybe 18-19 with the Valentines but he had talent back then already.
every song has a start and an ending. This is real classis bubblegum, and I love it. I reckon if it was the 60's that 90% of the people who are watching this now, would have loved this... from little things big things grow... love it.
I knew Bon in this era - a gentle person that sang his "famous" hits on a daggy three string guitar with passion and belief that tomorrow would bring a better day - I just wish that there would have been more of them - love you for your passion in life!
You remember the song, but not this cover of it. The Valentines didn't make the song famous, the song you know was by recorded by someone else and these guys just covered it.
I saw this band when I snuck out of the bedroom window of my friends house late one night and we hitched a ride into Adelaide and went to a disco and the guys were playing it was so cool and I had my first dance there with a sweet boy who ended up being my boyfriend..I was only 14! And the funny looking long legged thing that Vince catches was called a GONK and they were all the rage..I made one myself and loved it, I'd come home from highschool and find it tied up in knots 🪢 from my brother who was such a bully, always horrible..but I have so many happy memories of that time wow. ❤️🙏❤️
Blown away !, lol!. I had that song on a 45 when I was a kid. All these decades since, I never knew Bon was back up singing on this number. In fact, I never knew Bon did anything before ACDC. Whip lash.
God really wanted to make a heavy metal band. Taking Bon Scott as Vocalist, John Bonhan as Drummer, Randy Rhoads as Lead Guitarist and Cliff Burton as Bassist. May all rest in peace and do music together in that outworld where their spirits are.
This has become my favourite RUclips video. I knew Bon had been in a bubblegum pop band but didn't know there were any videos or that he had any hits with them . He was a really interesting guy and still remember the huge pit in my stomach the day I heard he died . R.i.p.
Bon Scott was an excellent performer. I wish he were alive today as he would probably motivated people to take chances and play other types of music genres. If you think Bon played Aussie bubblegum, then look up the current singer Brian Johnson with his former band Geordi...come on young people...it's never to late to change!
Hilarious and I agree Bon knows full well this was just a joke. Love the comments about wolverine running lose in the crowd ...I can’t stop thinking Bon is laughing at some crazy hairy superhero shredding the audience
presumably after he moved from Fremantle WA to Addle Aid SA? ah - asked god (google) - moved in 1970 - 'Scott met Irene Thornton, from Adelaide, in 1971 while he was the lead singer for Fraternity' 'The first time Bon saw AC/DC was in August 1974' - a good read here - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bon_Scott
“It’s a long way to the top if you want to Rock ‘n Roll”
I heard ya! Tall about paying your dues. Lol!
It’s a Long way to the shop if you want a sausage roll
Ain't that the truth! If they hadn't shown us who Bon Scott was in this video, I'd of never recognized him!
Indeed!
Hahaha...
Bon is like “This would be better if I was shirtless and wearing Daisy Dukes shorts!”
"And some bagpipes!"
Satan loves him some Daisy Dukes!
That wouldn't be any worse than what he's wearing here. Those outfits! And something tells me they were mauve or some off shade of orange.
@@inversion66 "It's a puffy shirt! The low-talker made me wear it!"
Actually the quote was "and inside Daisy Dukes shorts!"
He wasn't bullshittin' ya, kids-
It's a long way to the top.
For a guy who was supposed to be a drummer, we never seem to see Bon ever drum ! 🤔
Ha ha true
Good One Max.....................you got that right!
If you are still with us Max, your comment was the Top!
That was some funny shit
"Do I really have to wear this outfit?"
"Yes, Bon. It looks good!"
"No, it doesn't. I want to wear a denim jacket and tight jeans."
"Well, Bon, it's a long way to the top if you wanna rock n' roll."
Boy boy boy these are some real dues being paid here.....todays lesson kidos.......IT'S A LONG WAY TO THE TOP IF YOU WANNA ROCK AND ROLL
This is like early Spinal Tap footage
Jamboree Bop!
@@alunepps4272 Terrible. Btw if Scott gave the v sign at 02:11 no one seems to have cared
lol every time I see a band's "early" stuff from the 60s I think of Listen to the Flower People
And yet still better than ACDC
@@spinynormanbest6410 The Exit door is to your right, sir. Please leave quietly
I love the brady bunch dancers in the background.
This whole scene is brady bunch, with the exception of Bon Scott seeming to make a parody of it, then the camera man pans away.
Memories of my youth in Australia. Bubblegum rock of the mid 60's transforming into the hard rock of the early 70's. I remember AC/DC playing at the Caringbah YMCA and entry was $2. A very large brick building with no windows and a polished wooden floor containing a basketball court and other gymnasium areas. Guaranteed tinnitus for the next 3 months after the show. 😅😅😅
A very large windowless brick building with no windows....Radical 60's eh! Bet that polished wooden floor was likely made from wood also si?
@@gillsimo5610 Up to my ankles in wise guys again.
@@gillsimo5610 You weren't there.
Greetings from The Northern Beaches!
Bon Scott at 0:52 looking over at his bandmate thinking "can you believe how stupid we look right now?"
Girls were screaming throughout , don't believe they thought stupid😂
The girl at 1:17 wow!!!!
"But I don't wanna be a pirate!"
"Put the shirt on Bon, the chicks will dig it!"
Its the puffy shirt😂
Then the Lord said
"Let there be rock."
and there was rock
and it was good.
Indeed.
no he did not.
I'm a huge AC\DC fan. All I can say is WOW!
Apparently it IS a long way to the top if you want to rock n roll.
I used to work for a girl from Australia, and she said AC/DC used to appear on Saturday morning kid shows!
@@starsapphirelee5714 interesting 🤔
"Hey Satan, paid my dues
playing with The Valentines..."
Lol
"Hey mama, dig these sleeves/We're sorta dressed like it's calypso time..."
Paulo, you took the words right out of my mouth!😈😂
Lol
Bubble gum? ... "Let there be Rock".
Now we have a good idea when Bon’s heavy drinking started
Asshole
@@glitterknightnewrockbandfr1743 why yes, yes you are
@@joeldukes303 thank you, sir
@johnny bojangles do you really think that?
I have been reluctant to say likewise, but even as far back as ‘80, I had a similar thought. Just kind of an on and off thing. It was just this feeling I had, sort of picked up, know what I mean?
I felt an even worse suspicion about Kurt Cobain’s death, but it is best not to assume things.
And safer.
@@glitterknightnewrockbandfr1743 the original comment was a compliment
Well if ya aussie it is
Scott keeps smiling throughout this song. I bet he's thinking, "After this silly gig, I'm gonna be lead singer in the best rock band ever!"
Nex Tyrannis He’s Gonna be a rock 'n' roll singer
Gonna be a rock 'n' roll star
Gonna be a rock 'n' roll singer
I'm gonna be a rock 'n' roll
A rock 'n' roll star
Plant got there first.
Nah...Bon’s too busy scouting the front row for talent to invite back to his hotel room.
Think he already had is eye on the blond dancer next to the band
No, after he was in this band, he joined this other hippy type band called Fraternity, and played the recorder in it, and also sang. When they didn't take off he was a bit lost for a few years before the Acca/Dacca thing happened.
Who would ever guess that this back up singer would be one of the greatest voices in rock!
Who is that?
The late,great,Bon Scott of AC/DC.
He wasn't a backup singer, he and Vince traded lead vocals depending on the song. This one just happened to have Vince on lead, but Bon sang lead just as often on other songs.
Not “one” of the greatest. The greatest of all time.
Who was the greatest? Not seen this lot before.Please tell me.I don't want to sound stupid but who us he?
Thank the universe he found AC/DC.
Oh please! 🙄
I believe Lovegroove helped get the lead for AC/DC
@@frankwask1982 Nope.
This is a nice song. Grow up.
True but on the flip side, it killed him.
Gonna be a rock n roll singer..........gonna be a rock n roll star
Background screams sound like there is a wolverine running loose in the crowd
😆😂🤣
This is still one the funniest things I've ever read 💜
That comment just keeps giving. I kept laughing every time there were more screams.
Lol
🤣
I could tell that smile a mile away.
Happy 70th birthday Bon Scott
kelly d , R.I.P. brother
My god so he would be 74 today
@@underscore2824 I visited his grave in Fremantle. W.A. in 1985
AC/DC played my high school lunch time show in 72. Will never forget it. Crows Nest Boys High School in Sydney. Then onto world domination. Years later I would record at Albert's and meet Harry Vanda. Full circle.
Thats a lie because AC/DC did not form until November 1973
@@cheesemccheesy3850 I saw them at the Family Hotel, Rydalmere in '75... $5 cover charge. I can remember sitting inside a speaker. WHAT?? DID YOU SAY SOMETHING? HAHAHAHAHA
AC/DC's first show was on Saturday, December 01, 1973. Maybe your memory is fading. 😂 They did play there on Friday, February 28, 1975.
Wow! They didn't even exist then! 😂😂😂😂
Happy birthday Bon! Love you from sweden💖🎁
I cant unsee that 😆
I always thought that I was a bad dancer.
I think this just knocked out Doo Wop Dio on my weird lead singer origins list. 😮
I miss Bon Scott.😭
Bon Scott was ACDC PERIOD 70s ALL THE WAY
Yes, he was ACDC. Such the story teller.
this kind of videos from the past blows my mind like I wish i have some kind of time machine just to witness this kind of stuff lol
Aurum 666 If I could go back in time, it DEFINITELY wouldn't be to see THIS band...unless it was to tell Bon to ditch the bubble gum, and join a REAL rock band! And cut down on the drinking.
I lived in that era and it was good times. Especially for a teenager.
I grew up watching this stuff on Saturday morning TV. This switched on my Wayback machine.
me to..to go back and see these things happen and then have some fun
Me too
It is hard to believe Bonn Scott in a bubblegum band. But as one of the later songs of AC/DC, "It's a Long Way to the Top if You Want to Rock and Roll.". I have been lucky enough to see him at Beauty Park in Perth West Australia. Such a great showman. Another one gone too soon.
He was amazing.
@TATTOO VAMPIRE1966They did not fire him, Bon was supposed to pick him up and said he couldn't find him or some garbage and it got too late the show needed to go on and Bon knew he could do the job Dave hadn't been doing in his opinion the rest is history.
@TATTOO VAMPIRE1966 Probably me who is wrong.
Only saw one interview w Dave Evans out of curiosity years ago.
Bon singing w The Valentines is trippy and Brian w Geordie is rather curious.
I'll hit you back on your other comment to me.Tryna wake up.
Peace
Not all of their records were bubblegum . Some of them sounded like Revolver era Beatles or The Nickerbockers with fuzz .
Listen to some of the pre bon acdc songs they sound too glam rock and not quite what you expect then bon joins boom there sound blast across the stage
I'm 62 I'm a gen-xer I've been listening to ACDC since they came out I had no idea he was on this song this song Killed when I was a kid
As someone of the same age I regret to inform you that if you're 62 ,you are a Baby Boomer . Gen x started in 1965.
Genealogy or the study of generations is not based on dates it's based on Who Made Who my grandfather fought in World War II therefore I am a gen xer genealogy does not go by date
@@randylucas2458 As did my grandfather
@@stevedurrant8815 I'll tell you something that's screwed up I have one daughter born in 1984 and one daughter born in 2002 they are both Millennials one of them is not happy about it
Still gets play time on AM radio
Jaws in pain from " cheesy smiles 😃 !" Laugh 😃 😀 😄 😁
Love to isolate Bons vocals….dude definitely paid his dues.🇦🇺🇦🇺🎸🎸😎😎👌
Go online an AI stem this!
They are wearing the puffy shirts from Seinfeld.
Way before Seinfeld. My group wore something similar in 1966. It was embarrassing to say the least!
But I don't want to be a pirate
She’s one of those low talkers.
Lmfao
Got them from gaylords, obvious really
If. They only knew❤
Whoa. I recognize this song from my childhood.
Me too and I'm 60
This is a cover version of the song. The original recording was by a British group called The Foundations in 1968.
Позитивная лиричная песенка, закрывающая какую то передачу😊 народ в восторге, публика одежду на себе рвёт😂
His attitude says it all. He is going through the motions till he gets paid
Or laid.
If you look closely, just for a brief moment as the stage lights hit him, you can see a distinct gleam in Bon's eye where you can absolutely, without a doubt see that he is thinking "what in the F am I doing? I want to sing about the devil, whores, and serial killers".
Bon just got done doing a Bong in the dressing room😱 always the class clown😹 handing out the peace signs, to all the Aussies in town.✌
As huge fun of AC/DC I have to say this is geniously great🤘I'm watching this for 10th time. I haven't seen so much positive energy for a long time.
RIP, Bon.... One of the best vocalists ever.... You brought me up! I miss you!!!!
Aw, I'm 67 Grew up In Brisbane, Great memories seeing th Valentines at festival Hall
This is classic and I love it! Bon was awesome then just as he was in AC/DC. Sure he was maybe 18-19 with the Valentines but he had talent back then already.
sure he was a regular elvis presley.
@@jamesha175 elvis was at best an average guitar player and didnt write his own songs so gtfo
he was in other bands before this..
every song has a start and an ending. This is real classis bubblegum, and I love it. I reckon if it was the 60's that 90% of the people who are watching this now, would have loved this... from little things big things grow... love it.
Both gone from this life but not forgotten. Vince Lovegrove and Bon Scott.
Bon after the show be like, where's my whiskey?!! 😂😂
It’s your cousin Marvin Scott.... you know that new sound you’ve been lookin for.... listen to this
LOL🤣
Awesome
😁
He certainly paid his dues, like he said.
fucking loser
@@stevennichols1190 Oh brother...don't be so hard on yourself. Turn that frown upside down! I believe in you Sunshine! 🦄
Guitarist had a gibson SG.
Premonition!
AC/DC was rising!
I thought that same thing
It was a fairly common guitar...
SG hardest guitar to play small neck But if you can you might be lucky enough to make a dingle berry on Angus Young ass
+john richards Not hard to play at all......
Listen to this, then Highway to Hell, Indescribable.
He looked uncomfortable doing it that’s for sure. Not his shtick.
It took lots of whisky beer and tobacco to distort his voice (and his health too).
Pretty sure they found hell...
@@Boxyde his motorcycle accident
Umm you do realize thats not him singing right?
Wow! That was definitely a trip down 'memory lane'! 😋
I was a teen during the "bubble gum" years__at 70, I still love those songs! 💖🙌😺
it was a favorite song for me in the 60s. that looked 65ish
Found out three seconds ago this is bon Scott
My mind is melting
WWWWHHHHYYY LOL
Yeah this showed on my recommend wow!
on the highway to love!
If you want love (you’ve got it)
Let there be love
AC/DC should cover this.
Mythical Fair LMBO!
They are not talented enough.
I wish they would have I'm sure the crowd would have loved it we can only dream
That’s too perfect dude.
Too late for that...It just would of had to have been w Bon!
Bon Scott he was one of a kind .
I've heard that song since i was a kid in the 60s, first time I've SEEN them signing it!!
This is cover song. Originally done by the Foundation in 1968 an American group
@@stevenbaggett6549 The Foundations were a British band.
Vince Lovegrove, cool. Australian legend.
Love this xxx
That's gotta be the funniest comment section on RUclips, im lmfao almost literally
I knew Bon in this era - a gentle person that sang his "famous" hits on a daggy three string guitar with passion and belief that tomorrow would bring a better day - I just wish that there would have been more of them - love you for your passion in life!
Barbara. Hi, it's BM. Was Bon another person before the motorbike accident?
the young brothers were from my bit here in Glasgow 🏴🏴
Those cordless guitars and hidden microphones always amazed me! Motley Crude could really learn a lot from these guys. lol
Nonstop screaming. Must be a super terrific show.
This was most Australian kids introduction to Bon Scott.
Then it was his awesome oboe playing.
Awesome.
Looks like he's about to rock (a few years later). I salute him.
Thanks for this, I never knew this band had Bon Scott as a member. I do remember the song.
You remember the song, but not this cover of it. The Valentines didn't make the song famous, the song you know was by recorded by someone else and these guys just covered it.
@@L33PL4Ydon't have a go at someone when you don't even know who the original artist was .. 🤣🤣🤣 "someone else "? who mean the foundations? 🤣
@@boredweegie553 I didn't "have a go." I just said he knew a different version.
Grande Bon ma qui era inguardabile con questi costumi da paggetto... Long live Bon long live r&r
Wow what a contrast ! From doing this little pop song then singing 4 the rock band ACDC! Loved the puffy shirts lol
Bon did love soul and bluesy songs so this does have some soulful elements
Bon Scott: How come the seats in here are wet? They weren't wet before the girls sat down, were they?"
BON SCOTT man of many musical talents.What a CHAMPION.
Wow!!! Can't even see the microphones!! Amazing. 😉
I love this video acdc is my fav band and to see this is awesome
He is the backing vocalist, use your eyes!! He still pulls the same camp poses in AC/DC!! It was one of the coolest parts of his stage act.
he is indeed and the singer became the manager of the vinyls..🏴🏴🏴🏴
These guys are great. It's a far cry from anything AC/DC created. ❤❤❤
Wow crazy! I had no idea Bon Scott was part of this!
Awesome : ) Bon always smiling
whoa! ... Bon still has this look like ,, we're not in on the joke... brilliant!
Vince had that dreamy teen voice. But he is obstructing the real star :)
Plot twist: Someone is stabbing people in the audience while the band plays.
Yes it's insane, jack the ripper has entered the building
I can't stop listening now and laughing my ass off at this comment.
Sounds like it
I'd be more inclined to think its audience members watching these godaweful dance moves and stabbing their own eyeballs out.
That or someone let a lion loose
Bon was awesome!
I saw this band when I snuck out of the bedroom window of my friends house late one night and we hitched a ride into Adelaide and went to a disco and the guys were playing it was so cool and I had my first dance there with a sweet boy who ended up being my boyfriend..I was only 14! And the funny looking long legged thing that Vince catches was called a GONK and they were all the rage..I made one myself and loved it, I'd come home from highschool and find it tied up in knots 🪢 from my brother who was such a bully, always horrible..but I have so many happy memories of that time wow. ❤️🙏❤️
Blown away !, lol!. I had that song on a 45 when I was a kid. All these decades since, I never knew Bon was back up singing on this number. In fact, I never knew Bon did anything before ACDC. Whip lash.
Look up Fraternity - another band he was in before AC/DC.
God really wanted to make a heavy metal band. Taking Bon Scott as Vocalist, John Bonhan as Drummer, Randy Rhoads as Lead Guitarist and Cliff Burton as Bassist. May all rest in peace and do music together in that outworld where their spirits are.
I think too 🎵🎵🎵🎶🎶🎶🎶🇮🇹
and now Malcolm Young as Rhythm Guitar
From this to , "If you want blood , You' got it" 🎸🎸🎸
Die gute alte Zeit 👏💪❤👊
Buenisimos,saludos desde las antipodas,from Spain
This has become my favourite RUclips video.
I knew Bon had been in a bubblegum pop band but didn't know there were any videos or that he had any hits with them .
He was a really interesting guy and still remember the huge pit in my stomach the day I heard he died .
R.i.p.
Bon Scott used to be AC/D.C. s limousine driver before joining them in 1974.
WTF???
Well, who was the lead singer before Bonn Scott???😳
@@6stringgunner511 Dave Evans
@@6stringgunner511 there are videos on RUclips of AC/DC playing "can I sit next to you girl" with Dave Evans, before Bon.
@@Pablo-nc6qu
🤔 Hmmmm. I'm gonna have to check that out. Thank you for the information.
@@Pablo-nc6qu
Thanks. Gonna check it out right now. YOU rock, Pablo.
Bon Scott was an excellent performer. I wish he were alive today as he would probably motivated people to take chances and play other types of music genres. If you think Bon played Aussie bubblegum, then look up the current singer Brian Johnson with his former band Geordi...come on young people...it's never to late to change!
I didn’t realize Mr. Scott’s highway to hell started with the Valentines.
Excellent. I think there is something there.
Lol I'm waiting for bon to just go off laughing
This is amazing, lol. I never knew he sang on this cut.
Hilarious and I agree Bon knows full well this was just a joke. Love the comments about wolverine running lose in the crowd ...I can’t stop thinking Bon is laughing at some crazy hairy superhero shredding the audience
At 2:09 we see the Bonn Scott we all know and love.
LOL How many fingers was he holding up there? ;D
Nice catch
Great catch! Redeemed
Yeah I caught that to. Its like he was saying you all know what you can do
He's got the charisma that will someday propel him to the pinnacle of rock history.
Vince Lovegrove looked like a pop star no question about that. Bon was proud of the stuff he did with the Valentines . They were a good group
Like how Brian was great in Geordie...
Bon meeting the Young brothers is the greatest moment in music history...
presumably after he moved from Fremantle WA to Addle Aid SA?
ah - asked god (google) - moved in 1970 - 'Scott met Irene Thornton, from Adelaide, in 1971 while he was the lead singer for Fraternity'
'The first time Bon saw AC/DC was in August 1974' - a good read here - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bon_Scott
@@ultimobile and the young brothers were from my bit ,
He said in an Interview that his Heros has Always been Soulsinger Little Richard and Ben E King as I remember...also Wilson Pickett...
"Highway to Buttercup" 🎶
'Build Me Up, Bad Boy Boogie'
NIGEL in Canada🇨🇦
that was great 🌍🌎🎵🎶
I want pants like that :) Bon will forever be ingrained in the fiber of rock n roll !!