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Doug Parkinson Lyrics

We have lyrics for these tracks by Doug Parkinson:

Dear Prudence Dear Prudence, won't you come out to play Dear Prudence, gre…
Everlasting Love Hearts go astray, leaving hurt when they go. I went away…
Hair She asks me why, I'm just a hairy guy I'm hairy…

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@PedroVonWorzelburger

3y↑237

RIP Doug, what a fantastic voice and Australian music legend!

@bobboy53

KIWI actually BIT we adopt them ?

@bobboy53

OOP s me sorry Aussie.. OOPs me bad

@tonycostanzo4276

Still no one has come close to this voice

@micr0chap

12w

I didn't know he'd gone to Rock 'n' Roll heaven. F 'n' L!

@mysticalmatt4130

3y↑144

RIP Doug Parkinson. Stunning voice, and arguably the finest Aussie afro to go with it. He did a great version back in 1989 of the Guv'ment song from Big River which thrilled the audience and they begged for more. But his quintessential version of Dear Prudence is one of those rare occasions where the cover transcends the Beatles. My friends and I were honoured to see Doug Parkinson perform Dear Prudence live at Sydney Opera House only 18 months ago. What a champion.

@7colliemac

3y↑1

Transcends the Beatles? .. great version .. but no.

@mysticalmatt4130

3y↑1

@@7colliemac I appreciate your opinion

@anthonybowen5281

3y↑6

there's no doubt that the singing is a lot better than the original

@JaneNewAuthor

3y↑4

So agree. I brought my son up on a steady diet of music - just told him about this version. Doug's voice takes an already brilliant song to a whole new level IMHO.

@mysticalmatt4130

3y↑6

@@JaneNewAuthor How fantastic for your son to be raised on music. My kids were too ... I reckon it's a gift. There are some who passionately believe nobody can outperform the Beatles, and in most cases that's true. But as many people have commented here, there are some amazing exceptions, including Joe Cocker's version of Little Help From My Friends, Zoot's version of Eleanor Rigby, and Doug Parkinson's Dear Prudence.

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@bellbird

4y↑65

What a voice! This was always my favourite version of Dear Prudence.

@deborahcurtis1385

28w

It's the first one I heard!

@563gypsy

3y↑79

Just heard the news that Doug has just passed away tonight. May he Rest In Peace. An Aussie legend in the Music Industry. 😢🙏🙏🙏💐💐💔

@petertrezise4545

3y↑78

A very sad day for music. RIP Doug Parkinson. One of the greats. Too sad.

@goopiem

3y↑65

The man sure could sing. RIP Doug Parkinson.

@johnniehayden9446

3y↑7

I am 70 an I still have a 45 of this song. Absolutely loved his voice. What a loss. Don't cry much at all but have a tear in my eye.
Gutsy bastard. John.

@ThePaddyblues59

5y↑126

Doug is THE voice in Australia as far as I am concerned.A very special era ..how blessed were we ? ;-)

@dawnjohnson3263

4y↑3

Word Patrick. That we were. Yes he was brilliant. Also axiom. Sorry can't remember name, been persecuted all day with techno trash. Can't even think straight. Gingerman guy

@vivnoname

Dawn Johnson Brian Cadd

@sharonyork5742

3y↑3

We just lost him 😢 RIP Doug x

@bezsixes4685

What a loss Sharon ... very sad day !

@anthonyparra8049

For me the definitive version of this beautiful song.

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@geckosunited

3y↑27

A voice from my teenage years has passed away. A great voice too and memorable songs too. Vale Doug Parkinson. 'Dear Prudence' is in my head again and the years have dropped away. ♥

@LydiaGovelli

3y↑43

Such a talent. This is my favourite song of his. We are losing some mighty talented Aussies lately, just way too said. Keep singing Doug.

@mjr320

3y↑9

doug parkinson and jon english 2 of the most underrated australian performers ever, gone but the music will live on forever thank you

@RobertFairhead

3y↑38

RIP Doug, a beautiful rendition of Dear Prudence, always a great voice!

@notanotherenigma7759

12w

I was lucky enough to have caught Doug live the last two years he was with us. I didnt really know what to expect, but i was blown away by his show. He never lost his voice or abilty to talk to and entertain a crowd. RIP Doug, the sweetest soul voice in Oz.

@kraigkrieger6550

3y↑20

R.I.P. Doug...a legendary voice, lovely bloke and a joy to interview.

@PatriciaDurant-nf5vf

29w↑1

Nothing like the 70s, great time great music. Doug one of the best.

@dawnjohnson3263

4y↑98

Why does this masterpiece have only a few likes. How sad young people today don't have the exposure to the brilliant music of the 60s 70s. So many around who are ardent fans when they have heard and are familiar

@55paddymac

3y↑5

Dawn, Don't worry about the knockers, it's us who appreciate real talent that matter.

@thewerewolfofnorway437

41w↑3

Yeah, they think Taylor Swift is music.🤣

@joelbabb8171

41w↑1

If you'd grown up with the original Beetles version a few years b4 this, then coped this in the psychedelic era in Australia, this was happening shit man.😉

@fredmcmillan2233

39w

They just don't get it!!!!!

@GeorgePrice-wf5lx

34w

Because the Beatles do it better.

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@dontbakdown6015

3y↑18

Without a doubt the greatest version of any Beatles song ever recorded. Saw Doug perform this song live only 18 months ago. He sang it with all the passion and power of the original. RIP Doug Australia's greatest voice. You will be seriously missed.😔

@rockingdownunder

3y↑7

I was so glad that I was able to speak to the great man, just before a gig. He was a gentleman, and he loved his fans. R.I.P Doug.

@masteringmusicmasteringlif3794

3y↑28

RIP Doug. You were one of the greatest voices Australia ever produced.

@john-di1mz

3y↑12

This was...is...and always will be the best version of this number ever recorded. This means voice and the entire band is just incredible....we did not know what we had. But by GOD we do now...!!!!

@margathea7072

3y↑10

RIP Doug you made this song your own and brought inspiration and joy to many many of us Aussies especially! sad day VALE ...🌹

@surf_videos

49w↑4

Doug was a Narrabeen Boys High School student - AKA " the academy for young gentlemen " as our teachers so sarcastically labelled us.
Doug was a Collaroy resident that surpassed all our expectations. A truly great voice. 😇

@stevious7278

3y↑22

I have always thought Doug did this better than The Beatles since I first heard it when I was 15.
I am now 65.
Australia has lost a great talent in Doug Parkinson.

@marilyndurant9661

3y↑2

that voice only comes once around

@tazzygeoff621

2y↑1

The Beatles were tone deaf armatures as far as I'm concerned. and Doug's version is 100% better. I'm 64

@old8ba

3y↑6

RIP DOUG those parties back in 60.s i still cherish say hi to Jennie up there for me GOD BLESS

@davidrobinson9768

I had the pleasure of chatting with Doug at lizzottes a lovely man and very talented a true gentleman he will be sadly missed

@burtramone765

8y↑69

This as well as Zoot's Eleanor Rigby must be 2 of the best Beatles covers, not just by 'Oz bands but by anyone.

@roblostandlate.6005

7y↑8

Too right mate, also Johnny Farnham's version of Help. Cheers, Rob.

@pjmcnair1880

5y↑3

Never was a truer word written Burt

@007JHS

4y↑2

Very true

@paulbrewster4819

4y↑2

Yep

@dawnjohnson3263

4y↑3

Absolutely, been saying that for years. They are the top 2 Beatles covers no doubt. In fact, I'm here to send my friend, this, and zoot's Eleanor rigby. Imo the third best beatles cover: Elton John Lucy in the sky. Joe cocker help from my friends good.

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@cindybrown9185

3y↑8

An Australian national treasure. Thankyou for blessing us with a voice like no other. Memory eternal. Rest easy Doug 🙏

@AeroSpacia

3y↑13

Rest in Peace Mr Parkinson.
You were a true legend.

@cathycastleton

Billy and Doug, what a lovely memory thanks

@janinemartin9045

3y↑8

VALE DOUG PARKINSON
Thank you for the beautiful music you gave us over the years. Very heartbreaking for Australian Music to lose another GREAT.
Condolences to your family and loved ones.
Rock N Roll heaven what a hell of a band it will be 😢😢😢😢
R.I.P 😪😪😪😪😪😪😪😪

@VHMMP

I saw Doug at Brisbane airport back in 1969 and he was being an absolute gentleman to everyone around him. And yes, this is the best version of the song, Dear Prudence.

@maurabevilacqua7393

3y↑6

You are a legend of the Aussie music industry. R.I.P. and much love to your family.

@GlowingTube

13w↑1

What a voice! This is the definitive version of this song.

@neilcampbell9740

3y↑1

RIP Doug. Great version of Dear Prudence!

@dawnjohnson3263

51w↑2

Masterpiece video. The guitarist is mesmerising. Stock still, playing his instrument like a snake charmer. Doug a picture of concentration. No posing here.
Beautiful photography
Masterful all round

@denisdarmanin9406

6y↑15

One of my favourites when a teenager back in Australia.

@Steven_Rowe

5y↑97

I normally think covers are great but I really think Doug's version eclipses the Beatles .
Doug has an amazing voice.

@juliemacandrews1434

3y↑5

Yes...fully agree with you...

@peterfraser8075

3y↑2

You're spot on there, I always thought his rendition was better than the Beatles.

@Steven_Rowe

3y↑2

@@peterfraser8075Park-like had real earthy soul.
I also think another bloke who had soul was Joe Cocker, sure he used to gargle with gravel and he knocked out she came in through the bathroom window better than the Beatles
Patios though was something special

@lee-annebarrett366

40w↑1

He had a better voice than any of the Beatles....or even Mick Jagger, who in my opinion was a horrendous singer .

@Steven_Rowe

40w↑1

@@lee-annebarrett366 I think Doug had a fantastic and beautiful voice.

@terrybrown4400

3y↑4

RIP Doug. Remember this so well from 1969

@jrichards203

The best Beatles cover ever Doug the man Parkinson R.I.P.

@leighwest5564

3y↑11

Vale, Doug. Extraordinary voice.

@Lelito65

3y↑7

What an amazing voice from the very first note! RIP

@paullees5705

19w↑1

I feel privileged to say that I got to see and hear Doug sing this, and many of his other songs live. What a fantastic performer and an amazing voice. RIP Doug.

@bobthomas9559

Probably the only pop star I ever spoke to. He once stopped in a car and asked for directions to Festival Hall way back maybe 45 years ago. Love Dear Prudence .... one of my first records.

@oldmanww

30w↑1

What a bloody great song, amazing voice Aussie treasure

@michaelgriffiths5137

11y↑20

Great Aussie voice, brillant version of this beatles tune GO DOUGIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@colinhadden

3y↑22

The Beatles were greats but this is one of the few covers of their songs that topped the original.
Others like Hush (Deep Purple), Eleanor Rigby (Zoot) and "Friends" by the late, great Joe Cocker spring to mind, but not many more.
Doug could do anything. Saw him as The Big Bopper in the Buddy Holly Story stage show. The stage wasn't big enough for him. His mike went for a few seconds but you almost couldn't tell his voice is so strong. And vibrant. And soulful. And brilliant.

@cameronwhyte7223

I enjoy Joe Cocker's version of "Friends" better than the original.

@JaneNewAuthor

3y↑1

I'd add John Denver's version of Mother Nature's Son to this list - he made it his own.

@juan.orduz.musico

Hush?

@bbb8997

2y↑1

@@juan.orduz.musico hush was joe south, covered by deep purple mk 1

@christinestewart2128

3y↑5

I was so sadden to Wake up this morning to this Very Sad News of you Passing over night. You had a Truly Awesome Voice and always gave 110%. Your songs always take me back to my early Teens and I would be in my Bedroom playing many of your Songs but this was and is my Favourite. I am so sad that I never got the chance to see you perform in Public that Voice of your was 1 in a Million. God only takes the BEST and now you can sing to the Angels with that Awesome Voice of yours. May you R.I.P DP. 16/3/21

@slatibaadfast

3y↑1

Vale Doug Parkinson, So Sorry to hear you've gone. First saw you back in '67. Great voice, brilliant entertainer.

@darrenmanning6659

3y↑5

an absolute legendary singer and as far as I'm concerned this is the one and only version of this song. RIP

@billstothard4795

I remember watching Doug on GTK I think it was when I was very young. He scared the hell out of me but his voice mesmerized me at the same time. Another great Aussie talent.

@juleskatherine4881

4y↑6

Love Doug’s voice, even to this day. One of Australia’s best vocalists.

@markj9024

3y↑2

Should have 25 million views 🇦🇺

@marionkennedy5268

3y↑10

Sad to hear Doug has passed a true gent in the music industry

@petermcgreevy6386

3y↑6

R.I.P. Doug Parkinson....love this rendition.

@jackieplackson5410

'......Lithgow N.S.W. late 1960's and this song was the buzz because the town loved 'hard rocking jazz......i am living on the South Cymru coast these days and i just got the word of Doug's passing. To all his family and friends...i'm sorry... shit iv'e got tears in my eyes'''''i had better split...'

@Wazzanator

3y↑10

Only Beatles song I've ever heard done better than the original
Sleep well Doug, we're going to miss you

@richardhobbs7494

3y↑1

What about Eleanor Rigby by The Zoot. Another great Aussie band

@stevious7278

3y↑1

Elanor Rigby by The Zoot was another imo :)

@Wazzanator

3y↑1

That's the only other one which comes close...love that too :)

@dianedevery3711

3y↑2

Vale Doug Parkinson. You rocked.

@ernestdavis3237

18w

Most underated voice in Aus music..Totally deserves a HELLA lot more recognition 🍻🇦🇺🤙

@denisejones5843

This brings back memories of my one true love who returned to the UK. He asked me to send him a copy of which he played to all and sundry.

@gazzzza

Yeah another most admired performer of mine ,, rest easy in peace big man and mr soul ,, always loved the voice and much joy to you and yours ... remembering the early years along with the lovely wendy saddington

@jasmineb7106

3y↑4

Doug Parkinson was a huge part of an extraordinary era in Australian music. Legendary musician with an amazing voice. RIP 🖤

@1dalmac

3y↑1

One of the great Beatles covers.

@brainybroccoli4499

3y↑4

Rest easy Doug, thank you for the music 🎸 🎵 ❤️

@jasmineb7106

2y↑6

OMG! That voice! A legend on the Australian music scene. Adore Parkinson's cover of 'Dear Prudence 🦋🦋🦋

@andrewwizzawise2246

11y↑25

Have loved this song since it was released. With a voice like this, why wasn't Doug a bigger name in Oz?

@pjmcnair1880

5y↑6

I been trying to work out the answer to that question for 40 odd years :)

@dawnjohnson3263

4y↑10

Because he didn't have the pop star look, like say Darryl braithwaite. Or Darryl cotten eg. And because he was less pop, more art. More intellectual. But the smart ones appreciated him

@007JHS

4y↑2

A bigger name everywhere!

@skaf9587

4y↑4

I’ve often thought about this. I reckon apart from this great song selection to cover. Who ever picked his material let him down.. even if that was Doug. I’ve also wondered why he (nor Cocker for that matter) never put out a Beatles material album. I would have bought both that’s for sure

@MariaH-ol4sm

3y↑3

WHAT A VOICE! Thank you Doug for sharing your incredible talent with us all for years. Sending my love to your wife and family at this very sad and difficult time. I just hope they find some comfort in knowing that you were loved and admired by MANY.

@lee30332

3y↑5

Vale Doug 🎶🙏🎶 Love at this sad time to everyone who love you from Mr Billy Thorpe Fan Club members 🙏🎶🙏 such a very sad loss 😢

@lee30332

1y↑1

Heavenly birthday Doug 🎶🙏🎶

@JohnHarris-hj6lb

3y↑4

R.I.P Doug...u were a great man.

@lenrobinson

Saw him at Brisbane Expo in 1988 on the River Stage. Fantastic act and a great singer.

@majortom6382

3y↑1

I was a young kid that had just arrived from Afghanistan back in the late '70s, watching this fellow with a strange Moustache on the TV. That was Doug, bless his heart and soul. Beautifully sung....RIP...I feel so nostalgic for my childhood's Australia and Doug was a part of it.

@traceyandrew7642

3y↑4

Rip Doug Parkinson another sad loss of older Australian music Im so grateful to have heard such an amazing voice "like no other" .....my condolences to his friends and loved ones

@wadenewman5455

Grew up listen to this thanks to mum an dad ,didnt think much of it till now lost my mum last week dads not doin to well RIP Doug Parkinson thank u

@jfoto6769

3y↑1

Thanks Doug will not be forgotten

@davidspriggs1945

3y↑2

Best rendition of this song bar NONE!

@jonglewongle3438

So it is.

@jennifermason9557

30w↑1

And this folks is why I love a good cover! I was supposed see him sing this live. He was too sick to perform (and passed away not long after). Doug's version is a masterpiece and an absolutely brilliant reinterpretation of the original.

@tabfiend

9y↑7

Brilliant........always brings back memories of '69.

@musicroolsman994

Fantastic memories given me by this extraordinary man. Thanks man👍✌️Peace.

@nicoleanastasi3335

3y↑2

Thankyou Doug. The stage lights somehow just wont shine as bright and the world lost a little grit and harmony with his passing. RIP Doug, and again Thank You.

@reestevenson9575

3y↑3

So sad to hear of his passing. So loved his music. Dear Prudence was one of my favourites in the 70s. RIP

@JanCherry1

I know the Beatles did this song but I always loved Doug Parkinson singing this, reminds me of the time I lived in Melbourne long time ago

@tezrh

When I was in yr11 I was lucky enough to have seen Doug Parkinson play Judas in superstar, at the St George Leagues Club. What an amazing experience. Marcia Hines played Mary, but I can't remember who played JC. Doug was amazing.
RIP Doug Parkinson

@bobblokes

Trevor White played Jesus in the original first Australian version and also in the club version.

@frednurk8590

3y↑2

RIP man. Thanks for a lifetime of beautiful music.

@malcolmlee2935

Loved your music mate ,loved you on countdown,another legend lost ,thank you dougie God bless big man

@MrZam57

3y↑2

R.I.P Doug Parkinson . And another piece of history from my life has gone , thank God for memory !

@rossmccolm9850

3y↑2

One of the best songs ever recorded by an Aussie band. Vale Doug Parkinson.

@annod6

RIP Aussie legend. Lovely voice xxx

@stephentroisi5827

The greatest version eva. RIP Doug.

@michaelpound5156

31w↑1

the second best ever cover of a Beatles track. Joe Cocker, With a little help from my friends, was number 1.

@hoptoads

So sad that I'll never get to hear Doug sing live again. Doug's soulful interpretation of songs always lifted my spirits. RIP Doug.

@philzolth4710

3y↑3

Best version of this song

@stevenharris7614

14w

Grew up with this version..thanks doug for introducing me to the Beatles

@elizabethlenajimenez4563

3y↑1

What a classic, one of my favourites.
RIP Doug Parkinson 🙏💙

@jackfrost2146

4y↑11

I was about 20 when this song was popular on the radio--I had no idea that it was a Beatles' song. When I heard their version, it sounded so watery and weak, there was no comparison.
Of course that's not a reflection on the Beatles' awesomeness!

@eckathewrecka

3y↑1

I just read, "But his quintessential version of Dear Prudence is one of those rare occasions where the cover transcends the Beatles" and this comment is spot on, not many can do a Beatles song and get away with it, Doug not only got away with it but made it his own, a wonderful Aussie talent and will be missed...

@raycarlton5955

52w↑1

Yeah what a great time it was in Melbourne 1968. The music was really pumping and we didnt care about big name overseas acts at the time. There was so many local world class acts playing around town who cared? I sure didn't.