Rick mentioned in his first book that when he was really young and first joined up with Zoot, that Bon Scott was singing with this other club band, and it wouldn't be for several more years that some other guys would meet up with him and form the band we may have heard of, AC/DC.
@@stevecrocker6904 And of course, A/C formed without Bon. Dave Evans was their original lead singer. (Bon was an upgrade, obviously. No offense to Dave.)
Though I've been a fan of Springfield since I was, what, 12, I never knew he could wail like this on guitar. This is seriously Jimmy Page style stuff! Wow.
Not only is it Rick Springfield on guitar (a Gibson SG no less!), but also Beeb Birtles on bass. he would later form The Little River Band. Very psychedelic!
People don't know in the US that Rick was pretty much a "Guitar Hero" back Down Under! And though they were considered Pop they were pretty much a "Power Pop"/Hard Rock band!
Finnaly I get to hear what Zoot sounds like. Thanks for your links! Do you think I will be able to get their records from Records By Mail? Has any of their records been reissued on CD's?
Ben Goozner - Zoot Archeaology - a compilation is available on cd, 2 original albums of theirs have been re-released on vinyl only Zoot Out & Just Zoot
Saint Peter was crucified on an upside down cross as he felt not worthy to be crucified as his Lord was, Rick being a believer at the time may have played into that thought. I wonder if it was a pink cross as they were famous for their pink suits which Rick never liked.
Didn't they also dye their afghan dog pink? They were beautiful, beautiful boys. I was absolutely obsessed with Rick Springfield every waking moment of my teen years. Watching him play guitar now in my 60s brings back memories from my youth - feelings long forgotten. Thank you forr this
Daryl Cotton was a real dag the way he moved and pulled faces, I can't see how any of the women would be there for him at concerts when Springfield was there.
![Rick Springfield • “Speak To The Sky” • 1971 [Reelin' In The Years Archive]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/BG1tzJUGPQ0/mqdefault.jpg)
this song still kicks ass in 2022 !!
Dont take zoot lightly. They kick ass! Their sound has that raw edginess to it but that's what I like.
Was so glad back in early 70's i got to see Zoot live back in Adelaide 😊
Amazing to see Rick being basically the Aussie Jimmy Paige when his solo "career" was so sugar-pop.
Ricks songs were never Sugar Pop, just got labeled that way by his first managers.
Acdc get yer facts straight, he was straight up Alberts rock
My fave band in the 60’s and early 70’s
I wasn't in Australia at this time and only just come across them looking for music.
Pity I missed them they are good
Loved Zoot!! This brings back great memories!
I was almost 3 months away from being born when this aired----so cool. Thanks for posting! :-)
Bass player is Beeb Birtles - co-founder of Little River Band.
Rick mentioned in his first book that when he was really young and first joined up with Zoot, that Bon Scott was singing with this other club band, and it wouldn't be for several more years that some other guys would meet up with him and form the band we may have heard of, AC/DC.
Scott was with the "la-de-das"
@@stevecrocker6904 And of course, A/C formed without Bon. Dave Evans was their original lead singer. (Bon was an upgrade, obviously. No offense to Dave.)
RIP Darryl, so glad I had the privilege of meeting you...
Rick Springfield is my favorite singer but Zoot was a lot more than just Rick. They were all great
Rick is awesome at playing guitar love all of his music.
Great Aussie band
Though I've been a fan of Springfield since I was, what, 12, I never knew he could wail like this on guitar. This is seriously Jimmy Page style stuff! Wow.
Hugs, because Rick loves acdc, Jimmy Hendrix
Rick Springfield looked such an innocent little boy here, such young. Sweety!
i have the only zoot cd that was released,called the best of the zoot 1968-1971.it was their only cd.
Early Aussie Rock-rocks!!! Great Rick Springfield in the band. Darryl -Best-R.I.P.
Early days but super cool :)))))))))
Not only is it Rick Springfield on guitar (a Gibson SG no less!), but also Beeb Birtles on bass. he would later form The Little River Band. Very psychedelic!
'61 Les Paul
they were a great band
People don't know in the US that Rick was pretty much a "Guitar Hero" back Down Under! And though they were considered Pop they were pretty much a "Power Pop"/Hard Rock band!
Acdc of Pop
Rick was a mere 21 years of age. Always hot!
@KevinProNOW I didn't even remember commenting. That was 5 years ago. I stand corrected. (He was always hot, I'll still go with. )
Too hot !!! Loved, loved, loved him.
Rick, that satanic shirt bro, I can't
Rick coulda joined Sabbath got the shirt the guitar... the hippie hair n moves...
Love Rick❤
This song was a sort of goodbye to their suits I think.
RIP Darryl 27/07/2012
hell yeah
Nice upside down cross Rick is sporting on that shirt... ;)
Hot cross bun comment at the end........lmao, too good. :D
it represents evil,but I don't think Rick is.
@Warren 552011 being a conservative is better than being a sack of odoriferous & loose leftist diarrhea, like you.
Do you mean he spoke the Queens English instead of gutter speak, slang?@Warren552011
Black Sabbath audition.
THIS WAS THE ERA WHEN RICK SPRINGFIELD WAS COOLER THAN BON SCOTT!!! (Both are Aussies). If in doubt check out Bon Scott...Buttercup!!!
" zoots biggest " kick arse song 🎵 " elanour rigby " ( must play full volume )
Finnaly I get to hear what Zoot sounds like. Thanks for your links! Do you think I will be able to get their records from Records By Mail? Has any of their records been reissued on CD's?
Go to the Shorrock Birtles Goble website and you will find a Beebs interview from 2019 where he talks about a recent release of all ZOOTS best stuff.
Ben Goozner - Zoot Archeaology - a compilation is available on cd, 2 original albums of theirs have been re-released on vinyl only Zoot Out & Just Zoot
Saint Peter was crucified on an upside down cross as he felt not worthy to be crucified
as his Lord was, Rick being a believer at the time may have played into that thought. I wonder
if it was a pink cross as they were famous for their pink suits which Rick never liked.
Didn't they also dye their afghan dog pink? They were beautiful, beautiful boys. I was absolutely obsessed with Rick Springfield every waking moment of my teen years. Watching him play guitar now in my 60s brings back memories from my youth - feelings long forgotten. Thank you forr this
Check out my stereo Zoot clip !
lol - busy tripping about... 1970's pretty sure they were...lol
Is that Benny Hill at the beginning?😅
They had style
groovy
Cool:-)
God Rick Springfield was cute.
Yes
Dude is 74 and still looks 40s
for goodness sakes Darryl, you'd ditched the pink outfits - forgot to ditch the perm
I could upload that for you, it'll have to wait till January though, i'll let you know
Daryl Cotton was a real dag the way he moved and pulled faces, I can't see how any of the women would be there for him at concerts when Springfield was there.
You just wanted that Springfield, admit it
Bugger me he was a blonde he never had a lack of fans
@@shable1436 😄😄😄
Aussie Black Sabbath