John Rowles was a Frequent singer at my Aunty & Uncles club in Hawaii.. I am Susan Marie after this Beautiful Song.. Thank you John for making us 🥝 Kiwi/Soamoan Family So Blessed with your Voice & The Beautiful Soul you are. God bless here from where I live now in Beautiful Rockingham Perth Western Australia 🇦🇺
@susanhearn4978..aloha--i remember hearing John Rowles played local clubs in Honolulu. What was the name of your family's place. My poppa was a beer distributor for Sclitz and Primo and we'd go all over the rock to distribute Hawaii's Pride & Joy.
I was raised on Belafonte’s Calypso version. My dad and I would dance around the house together. But, changing the song to a ballade works very well for Mr. Rowels unique vocal talents! 🥰🤙🤙🤙
I got my driver's license in 1970 and this song was on my playlist over and over till my cassette failed then 50 years later I'm playing it again in Ravensthorpe Western Australia
Grew up with his voice. All the way from SA. My one sister named her baby daughter Cheryl - Mona. Good old days. Beautiful memories. I still prefer hush not a word to Mary and if I only had time. Thank you for the beauty, memories and your music John
Memories and goosebumps. I had not heard this recording in 40 years or more. I was a part time radio DJ in Honolulu in 1970 and 1971. I played this on the radio many times All those years ago.
Hello George i know its along time since your post but I just had to say I agree with you I hadn't heard that sang since I waz a teenager and someone changed the name to Donna Marie I still have a copy of it such good musician and person I grew up in the e same town its a p K ensure to see someone else remembers thanks for sharing your reply
Love this song! Could NEVER get the lyrics until I hummed it to a friend, who told me the name of the song. It's been decades since I heard it. Wunderbar!
This song is when I first heard of John Rowles I play it a lot even to this day. My Son is a musician and I asked him to sing this he did it brought me to tears. thank you John for a beautiful song.
I can say he still singing the same, thriller and tears when you listening to him. Amazing power voice . Was at his last show in New Zealand 2015 ! Beautiful !
Thanks for this video, l i like this song.. and i would like to thank my daddy for given me this name.. I'm Cheryl Moana Marie..dad,I love u and miss u na!..kung nabubuhay ka lang gusto kong bumawi sa kabutihan mo. i know you are in God's hand!.RIP.
l remember this hunk of a man with the magic voice, as J. R. when he first came to Australia. l had no idea he'd written this beautiful song. l thought it had been a cover of a well known song from the past. It really should have been an international hit - it's totally beautiful. We just couldn't get a way into the big markets in those days.
Kevin Chan ik moet helaas tot mijn spijt toegeven,dat ik deze zanger niet ken.ik begrijp uit jouw reactie dat hij,een icoon is in new Zealand, vond je het mooi, natuurlijk.nog een fijne dag,liefs marian.
Oh my God what abeautiful beautiful song I just love his voice the song just ball my eyes out. Thank you John for this beautiful beautiful song god bless you Raul travis
Great song, great singer whose voice was unique that possessed similarities to Billy Eckstien and Engelbert Humperdinck. He gives great emotion and feeling to every song he sings. Great singer, Great Artist. ❤
I did a summer job as the student doctor at Te Puia Springs Hospital on the east coast. In the evening the nurses would gather in the bar at the hotel , play guitars , and sing. Cheryl Moana Marie was a favorite , but the second verse was "Share your banana with me"! that got the young men in the bars attention!!
Saw him live in a small dinner show in Rotorua while travelling NZ. Fantastic show and a great guy. Talked with him in the bar afterwards for half an hour. What a strong voice. Easily rivals Jones and Humperdink
I remember John singing in the pubs around New Zealand . . . this was one of his most famous songs . . . Some thing about the natural voice . . . of the maori. Memories of the pub singing in Rotorua . . . spellbinding.
WOW! I can't believe my 'ears'. I've thought of this song on and off, here and there, over many many years. (Heard it and loved it, late 60's I think.) I never ever seem to run into it or find it on the web or anywhere in later years/decades. I actually began to think to myself, 'Did I ever really hear this song or just imagine it?' Yet I had this melody firmly in my mind; so I knew it existed, somehow, somewhere. And low and behold, FINALLY, I run into it here! Wonderful(!)...to hear this beautiful song and great voice of John Rowles once again. Thank you, ever so much! I'll listen to it again and again!
I am 83 and been listening carefully to singers since I was 7 years old! A few have got real talent! John's voice is relatively new to me, but wow! I think he has a GREAT voice! A bit of Tom & Englebert! What a plus too for a minority ethnic group! Everyone, all people have tallent, if the narrowminded of this world will only open there limited minds! Bless you John! Keep it up! ( your 77 now, I am 83 and still performing !
Probably the most popular song this Kiwi Elvis ever recorded.I am personally most surprised and disappointed that he didn't enjoy a more international career and recognition, but...there it is!...Great job there Sir John Rowles...Thanks for the memories...😊
Alex...Not bad, Same song, but no girls. I agree, Rowles is a looker...if I be looking for dick, I'd take a shot. Ha. Still, he's no Elvis...I've been doing Elvis since the 1950s, and Elvis is to this day a big part of my sex life. Actually the old man is the only dick I've wanted since the early 60s. Like I said, Rowles is hunky enough, but I'd compare him to Wayne Newton...remember him? Me and the old man saw Newton, live, at his place in Vegas...and we met him. but that's a long story in itself. Briefly, he liked my ass. Ha. If you want to cry, try Wayne's Remembering!!! Thanks again, Hon. Love hearing from you.
Back in the day, here in Columbus, Ohio, we were blessed with an a.m. station which played lesser-known songs (Whistlin' Jack Smith, Fleugal Knights, Humperdink's "My Marie", et al) along with Top 20s. My Mom LOVED this song, bought it for her birthday.
I saw this great singer many times at the Royal Hawaiian hotel in Waikiki, such a wonderful voice, person and great entertainer. Luckily, we were first table at stage and he asked my 11 year old daugter sing a song with him, and she did.
Great song great singer ,never heard much of him in Britain pity ,but there again when I browse through U Tube there are loads of songs that are great and never heard them on British radio. for example I only ever heard one Don Cherry song which is Band Of Gold, yet he has recorded some fabulous songs .that's why I regret being born in Britain poor taste in music. I wish I'd been born in the USA.great music especially in the fifties I'm glad I was a teenager then.
John Rowles ist mit Tom Jones,Engelbert u.Tony Christie auf einem Niveau.Einfach super. Unverkennbare und unerreichte Stimmen haben alle vier.Eben Legenden!
i first heard this.song in the early 60s, when I was in high school. hearing it again brings nostalgic memories of my youth. the song is beautiful and so is the singer's voice.
+zosimo javier alera. I hear John at 15 years old. the song one day, in the year 1.970. I love him sice then , and now in 2.016 I´m stil in love with John.
A great voice ,as beautiful as Engelbert.Humperdink. John is very famous in the Polinesian, particularly in Hawai..Since 1971 i've been listening his sonngs.
he has great voice deep voice ,lovely sound .lst heard he bk nz auckland ,has retired ,appear on dance with star in auckland ,hardly been seen or heard much john rowles , ,,
Obviously you live in a wonderful alternative universe. John Rowles born March the 26th 1947 - Whakatane New Zealand. But hey! Why let the facts spoil things for you!?
A great, powerful, deep, melodius and defining South Pacific voice...John Rowles! JR also produced a great rendition of "You've Lost That Loving Feeling"...my special favourite in the early 1970s.
Does anybody know if this song ever featured on Springbok Radio TOP20 in South Africa ? I remember the song and tune well, but being still in primary school, I was always under the impression it might have been Engelbert or one of those dudes !
Mum loved this song. She would say, " it has both my girls names" with Rob's middle name Marie. Missing them both so much ❤ Lost my Twin sister Robyn 6 years ago and mum 4 years ago to cancers.
As the coconut tree sways, and the sun sets in Samoa, I sang this to the fishes and the love that left me stranded on that god forsaken island. I told her her toes are big and she never spoke to me again, Bye Bye Cheryl.
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Amazing. just discovered this man in march 2024.i am in my early 60s.
!En horabuena!
This man I grew up to in NZ and Australia and my first daughter was named after her
Where the heck were you ? You have missed out on so much. Got alot of catching up to do. 😂
Bro this guy use to have a feed at my dad's homestead back in the days in a little town called kawerau not much people know that💯👍💯👍💯
Oh chur bro! My whanau are from Kawerau
You must be related to Carl or Karl (Boysie) My ex workmate from here in Manurewa.
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Best battered oysters at the pub back in the 70s. No 3 paper machine
Everyone knows he came from Kawerau.
John Rowles was a Frequent singer at my Aunty & Uncles club in Hawaii..
I am Susan Marie after this Beautiful Song..
Thank you John for making us 🥝 Kiwi/Soamoan Family So Blessed with your Voice & The Beautiful Soul you are.
God bless here from where I live now in Beautiful Rockingham Perth Western Australia 🇦🇺
Oh I’m in Perth as well 😂 My grandfather is related to John Rowles from Kawerau 🇳🇿
@susanhearn4978..aloha--i remember hearing John Rowles played local clubs in Honolulu. What was the name of your family's place. My poppa was a beer distributor for Sclitz and Primo and we'd go all over the rock to distribute Hawaii's Pride & Joy.
I was raised on Belafonte’s Calypso version. My dad and I would dance around the house together. But, changing the song to a ballade works very well for Mr. Rowels unique vocal talents! 🥰🤙🤙🤙
I got my driver's license in 1970 and this song was on my playlist over and over till my cassette failed then 50 years later I'm playing it again in Ravensthorpe Western Australia
hi i live in leeds england and not far from where i live we also have a ravensthorpe nice little place
Got mine 1971. John Rowles and other like artists around that time can
never be reproduced now. Gone but never forgotten.
Such an amazing voice a great song and no one can ever sing it like John Rowles. Brilliant.
And nothing of even remotely comparable quality available in today's music.
@@henryhorner3182 In had the honours of playing in his backing band he has the audience in the palm of his hands. Incredible talent.
Beautiful song , great voice, brings back many memories
Grew up with his voice. All the way from SA. My one sister named her baby daughter Cheryl - Mona. Good old days. Beautiful memories. I still prefer hush not a word to Mary and if I only had time. Thank you for the beauty, memories and your music John
I saw John roles in new Plymouth after the birth of my daughter, bound bobbies wet but I will never forget this song
Memories and goosebumps. I had not heard this recording in 40 years or more. I was a part time radio DJ in Honolulu in 1970 and 1971. I played this on the radio many times All those years ago.
"So sad, so strange, the days that are no more."
Hello George i know its along time since your post but I just had to say I agree with you I hadn't heard that sang since I waz a teenager and someone changed the name to Donna Marie I still have a copy of it such good musician and person I grew up in the e same town its a p K ensure to see someone else remembers thanks for sharing your reply
me too, never heard since it was new.....long, long time ago
John moved there in 1970 stayed intil 1989
The power of that voice just brilliant.
A great song from a very talented New Zealander. Greetings from Oz.
Love this song! Could NEVER get the lyrics until I hummed it to a friend, who told me the name of the song. It's been decades since I heard it. Wunderbar!
This song is when I first heard of John Rowles I play it a lot even to this day. My Son is a musician and I asked him to sing this he did it brought me to tears. thank you John for a beautiful song.
Oh man, this brings back so many memories of my time in the Marines in Hawaii when this was a big hit.
Thank you for your service to America!🇺🇸❤🙏
Eine fantastische Stimme. Er interpretiert seine Songs mit sehr viel Gefühl. Das ist meine Musik zum Träumen. Ein wunderbarer Sänger. Vielen Dank ❤
I’m 21yrs old and I absolutely love this Song 👌🏽:)
I can say he still singing the same, thriller and tears when you listening to him. Amazing power voice . Was at his last show in New Zealand 2015 ! Beautiful !
Memories saw John Rowles in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was wonderful bought his album and he signed it. Still have it to this day. Great entertainer.
Beautiful voice and song thank you.nice to hear it again
Thanks for this video, l i like this song.. and i would like to thank my daddy for given me this name.. I'm Cheryl Moana Marie..dad,I love u and miss u na!..kung nabubuhay ka lang gusto kong bumawi sa kabutihan mo. i know you are in God's hand!.RIP.
R.I.P., you Good man, amen.
The greatest voice ever i sing his songs at all my venues
l remember this hunk of a man with the magic voice, as J. R. when he first came to Australia. l had no idea he'd written this beautiful song. l thought it had been a cover of a well known song from the past. It really should have been an international hit - it's totally beautiful. We just couldn't get a way into the big markets in those days.
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Couldn't agree more. JR should have been an international star. Maybe too much competition from already established singers.
MrLeedebt Apparently he had some success in the UK. Only yesterday l read a comment from a UK fan, putting in a list with Cliff Richard and Engelbert.
@@allymayful Well, he had the same manager as Cliff. Peter Gormley was his name.
@@MrLeedebt No, he made the mistake of not staying in in England. Opted for sunny Hawaii and the lure of more money.
The king of classic NZ music!
such a classic new Zealand song from an iconic singer
Kevin Chan ik moet helaas tot mijn spijt toegeven,dat ik deze zanger niet ken.ik begrijp uit jouw reactie dat hij,een icoon is in new Zealand, vond je het mooi, natuurlijk.nog een fijne dag,liefs marian.
Think it was made in Aust ralia though!
The song was written by John Rowles and recorded in London. Although John is from New Zealand. He was based in London at the time.
Oh my God what abeautiful beautiful song I just love his voice the song just ball my eyes out. Thank you John for this beautiful beautiful song god bless you Raul travis
Great song, great singer whose voice was unique that possessed similarities to Billy Eckstien and Engelbert Humperdinck. He gives great emotion and feeling to every song he sings. Great singer, Great Artist. ❤
I did a summer job as the student doctor at Te Puia Springs Hospital on the east coast. In the evening the nurses would gather in the bar at the hotel , play guitars , and sing. Cheryl Moana Marie was a favorite , but the second verse was "Share your banana with me"! that got the young men in the bars attention!!
😂😂😂😂❤
As I recall Andrew, during the mid 70s the song was also referred to as "share your Marijuana with me"
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JR no one ☝️ can sing this song like 👍 you you own it words can’t express how beautiful it is a masterpiece that will last forever GOD BLESS you
Stunning voice....beautiful song ❤❤❤❤❤
Superb, thank you Mr Good Guy, you are gorgeous ❤️❤️
This is the most beautiful song with so much love and feelings in it for his sister. xoxo
You do realize, Marie was taken from his other sister Tania Marie. Then came his other hit for her...Tania
Saw him live in a small dinner show in Rotorua while travelling NZ. Fantastic show and a great guy. Talked with him in the bar afterwards for half an hour. What a strong voice. Easily rivals Jones and Humperdink
@@tomhunter7443 He most certainly surpasses Humperdinck. Tom has a more extensive range. John has a better sounding voice , out of the three of them.
Love this song! My favourite of Johns songs! Loved all his music since I heard it on radio on a Tasmanian station 🇦🇺🎼🌹🎶
Probably in the 70s
What a beautiful voice’ as well as a handsome man ‘ listened many years,,,,,,,
Love love his voice lll June Australia ,,,,
My parents named me after this song i remember growing up at every family gathering my uncles would sing this song to me such fond memories
totally stunning.....what a voice.....wow!
I remember John singing in the pubs around New Zealand . . . this was one of his most famous songs . . . Some thing about the natural voice . . . of the maori. Memories of the pub singing in Rotorua . . . spellbinding.
WOW! I can't believe my 'ears'. I've thought of this song on and off, here and there, over many many years. (Heard it and loved it, late 60's I think.) I never ever seem to run into it or find it on the web or anywhere in later years/decades. I actually began to think to myself, 'Did I ever really hear this song or just imagine it?' Yet I had this melody firmly in my mind; so I knew it existed, somehow, somewhere. And low and behold, FINALLY, I run into it here! Wonderful(!)...to hear this beautiful song and great voice of John Rowles once again. Thank you, ever so much! I'll listen to it again and again!
The Almighty Johnsons got me here. When Thor started singing this I had never heard it before, I was not expecting the voice, it brought me to tears.
Right?
Yes it is a 😢 tear jersey!!
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I am 83 and been listening carefully to singers since I was 7 years old! A few have got real talent! John's voice is relatively new to me, but wow! I think he has a GREAT voice! A bit of Tom & Englebert! What a plus too for a minority ethnic group! Everyone, all people have tallent, if the narrowminded of this world will only open there limited minds! Bless you John! Keep it up! ( your 77 now, I am 83 and still performing !
What a wonderful voice!!!!!
Remember sitting in my bedroom as a 13 year old playing this song over and over again looking at a poster of John on my wall! Wonderful memories 💖 🇬🇧
Beautiful!! Every song he sang!! What a strong voice!
It's shows the journey of music . I can only imagine the atmosphere of those days .....people's dressing , music ,culture .....
Probably the most popular song this Kiwi Elvis ever recorded.I am personally most surprised and disappointed that he didn't enjoy a more international career and recognition, but...there it is!...Great job there Sir John Rowles...Thanks for the memories...😊
Alex...Not bad, Same song, but no girls. I agree, Rowles is a looker...if I be looking for dick, I'd take a shot. Ha. Still, he's no Elvis...I've been doing Elvis since the 1950s, and Elvis is to this day a big part of my sex life. Actually the old man is the only dick I've wanted since the early 60s. Like I said, Rowles is hunky enough, but I'd compare him to Wayne Newton...remember him? Me and the old man saw Newton, live, at his place in Vegas...and we met him. but that's a long story in itself. Briefly, he liked my ass. Ha. If you want to cry, try Wayne's Remembering!!! Thanks again, Hon. Love hearing from you.
I meet his cousin back in the 80s at Christies Beach SA and he use to sing this in the front bar..love mate big Marty
Back in the day, here in Columbus, Ohio, we were blessed with an a.m. station which played lesser-known songs (Whistlin' Jack Smith, Fleugal Knights, Humperdink's "My Marie", et al) along with Top 20s. My Mom LOVED this song, bought it for her birthday.
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Il est un formidable chanteur avec une puissante voix
Awesome Voice, always a great Singer.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ watching from Melbourne 🇦🇺 🪃 🇦🇺
Fantastic interpretation, beautiful song!
beautiful song.....
beautiful voice
I saw this great singer many times at the Royal Hawaiian hotel in Waikiki, such a wonderful voice, person and great entertainer. Luckily, we were first table at stage and he asked my 11 year old daugter sing a song with him, and she did.
Enjoyed this fine voice very much - want to hear more...specifically songs from New Zealand....
I was in 9th grade living n Hawaii when I first heard this song in the fall of 1970. I loved to sing this song
I was only 12 when I heard this song sung by Gery Potgieter.....I was in love with it.....
still one of my many many thousands of favourites......
Love this song reminds me of my beautiful best friend, her name was Cheryl, she passed away in 2018. We lost a wonderful woman that day.
ik ben een nieuwe fan ik ben echt onder de indruk fantastisch mooi muziek
My Dads favorite song. He has now pasted, my sister and I still and mimic their dance moves. Now in our 50's it sit hit home. Wonderful memories.
My dad's favorite song from years ago. I'm sitting here in tears!!!!!!!! ❤
Great song great singer ,never heard much of him in Britain pity ,but there again when I browse through U Tube there are loads of songs that are great and never heard them on British radio. for example I only ever heard one Don Cherry song which is Band Of Gold, yet he has recorded some fabulous songs .that's why I regret being born in Britain poor taste in music. I wish I'd been born in the USA.great music especially in the fifties I'm glad I was a teenager then.
O voce cu inflexiuni minunate,un timbru puternic….și caldura unui artist desăvârșit…
John Rowles ist mit Tom Jones,Engelbert u.Tony Christie auf einem Niveau.Einfach super. Unverkennbare und unerreichte Stimmen haben alle vier.Eben Legenden!
i first heard this.song in the early 60s, when I was in high school. hearing it again brings nostalgic memories of my youth. the song is beautiful and so is the singer's voice.
+zosimo javier alera. I hear John at 15 years old. the song one day, in the year 1.970. I love him sice then , and now in 2.016 I´m stil in love with John.
Try the late 60's early 70's
loved this song in high school until now. brings nostalgia
This Song was popularized by our Singer VICTOR WOOD in his heydays in early 1970S in the PHILIPPINES.
First person I ever heard say “ Chur Doi” lol………but Frankie Stevens really termed that saying and now everyone says it 🔥💯❤️
I loved that song then and still now.
Brings back so much memories for me and my family, here in Fiji.❤
Wow! Beautiful, strong, clear voice. One of the very best.
Brings back memories during my high school days ...
First heard this great song ,years ago, and I think it's terrific, and he's a fantastic singer.
What a great voice ‘ to think he sang this song for someone he loved ;wish it was me
Moana the name of my grandchild beautiful song thank you God bless you
this song .....very good for my husband, he always singing this song before goes to work
this song was on the NZ movie 'Second Hand Wedding' , what a great song!
A great voice ,as beautiful as Engelbert.Humperdink. John is very famous in the Polinesian, particularly in Hawai..Since 1971 i've been listening his sonngs.
Woke up today with this song playing in my head. Strange how memories work. Had to hear it from the man himself
My name is Moana so it's nice to hear my name sung in John Rowles' song. My dad listened to this song when we were small.
he has great voice deep voice ,lovely sound .lst heard he bk nz auckland ,has retired ,appear on dance with star in auckland ,hardly been seen or heard much john rowles , ,,
He has a Baritone voice. No longer lives in Auckland. Sold the house. Went to Hawaii and Oz. He now lives at Ohope Beach, Whakatane, NZ
Le encontré por casualidad..otra joya de voz y talento.gracias X compartirlo. Saludos.Uruguay
awesome voice
Very good
Fab song fab singer, wish they had song's like these today, because I can't stand today's music, mind you it's been like it for decade's.
I somehow miss someone i dont know listening to this song sung so beautifully.......😓💓
Fantastic Kiwi singer with special voice !
australian*
Unfortunately the facts don't agree with you. He is from New Zealand!
@@davidtaylor351 yeah see, hes an aussie
Obviously you live in a wonderful alternative universe. John Rowles born March the 26th 1947 - Whakatane New Zealand. But hey! Why let the facts spoil things for you!?
@@davidtaylor351 John Rowles born 26th of March 1947 - Sydney, Australia. check your facts idiot
cool, a amazing video. Thanks for the love you put into it! Looking forward to seeing more :)
Always good to hear this type of voice and song
Heel mooi.liefs marian.
Nice performance and Amazing deep voice control.
A great, powerful, deep, melodius and defining South Pacific voice...John Rowles!
JR also produced a great rendition of "You've Lost That Loving Feeling"...my special favourite in the early 1970s.
Thank you !
My late Fathers favourite song, but he never told me why. A beautiful song though.
Perfect. Love him singing this song. The song became so grande.
Excellent souvenir de mon voyage au Cambodge et au Viet Nam (PARNZ)
My mum loves this song...i now know why...its a nice song
Does anybody know if this song ever featured on Springbok Radio TOP20 in South Africa ? I remember the song and tune well, but being still in primary school, I was always under the impression it might have been Engelbert or one of those dudes !
Very beautiful voice.
Mum loved this song. She would say, " it has both my girls names" with Rob's middle name Marie. Missing them both so much ❤
Lost my Twin sister Robyn 6 years ago and mum 4 years ago to cancers.
As the coconut tree sways, and the sun sets in Samoa, I sang this to the fishes and the love that left me stranded on that god forsaken island. I told her her toes are big and she never spoke to me again,
Bye Bye Cheryl.
Super Lied,Super Sänger,Super Stimme!
Such sn amazing voice and words too. Can any one recommend a good backing track pls
Absolutely beautiful
This was a top 20 hit in Hawaii back in 1970. I think it is John Rowles best song ever.