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BramwenR
06-22-2012, 05:29 PM
One of Australia's Rock legends.

He had a group in the late 60s called In Focus. In 1969 he had a big hit with this one (a Beatles classic). IMO it showcases the quality and uniqueness of his voice to perfection:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gw4BjU62t5Y&feature=fvwrel

Then there was this one (my personal fave):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uYEJr1KADY

And then we skip forward a few years to 1981 when he covered this old classic of The Walker Brothers:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnmZ95ZXF0I&feature=fvwrel

Listen to that bass, it's awesome!! And there is an avi of Timothy (LuvstheLighthouse) on here that reminds me of Doug, that's what made me think of him today :)

He is still going strong around the clubs and pubs, although his voice ain't what it used to be. But he still pulls in the crowds because...he is a legend!!! :smitten::yay::D