Normie Rowe - Goin Home

Review by Rogério Costa

Album Review: Goin’ Home by Normie Rowe (1967) Normie Rowe’s Goin’ Home, released in 1967 on Polydor, is one of those albums that sneaks up on you. It’s not flashy or trying too hard to impress—it just feels real. With its pop roots and vocal-heavy style, this UK gem has a charm that sticks around long after the needle lifts off the record. Produced by Giorgio Gomelsky and directed by David Whitaker, it’s got a polished yet heartfelt vibe that makes it easy to listen to over and over again. Let’s talk tracks. First up, “I Don’t Care (Just Take Me There).” This one hits different, man. The melody is catchy as heck, but what really gets me is how raw Normie’s voice sounds here. You can almost picture him shrugging his shoulders while singing, like he’s saying, “Yeah, life’s messy, but who cares?” It’s got this carefree energy that’s impossible not to love. Plus, the backing harmonies? Chef’s kiss. They add this layer of warmth that makes the whole thing feel like a big ol’ hug. Then there’s the title track, “Goin’ Home.” Wow, does this song know how to tug at your heartstrings. It’s slow, soulful, and kinda bittersweet. The lyrics are simple enough—just about heading back home—but Normie delivers them with so much emotion that you can’t help but feel it deep down. I dunno about you, but every time I hear this track, it reminds me of late-night drives when everything feels quiet and reflective. Like, yeah, we’ve all got places we wanna return to, right? One thing I gotta say, though—this album doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel. And honestly? That’s part of its magic. It’s straightforward, honest, and unpretentious. In a world where so many artists seem obsessed with being groundbreaking, Goin’ Home proves that sometimes keeping it simple works wonders. Fun fact: Listening to this album made me realize how underrated Normie Rowe is outside of Australia. Seriously, why isn’t he mentioned more often in conversations about ‘60s pop legends? Dude had chops! Anyway, wrapping this up—I think the coolest thing about Goin’ Home is how timeless it feels. Even now, decades later, it still resonates. Like, maybe music doesn’t need to shout to be heard. Sometimes, whispering does the trick. Oh, and random thought: If this album were a person, it’d probably wear flared jeans and sip tea while staring wistfully out a rainy window. Just saying.

Artist: Normie Rowe
Album: Goin Home

Vocal

1967

Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
I Don't Care (Just Take Me There)
Goin' Home

Video

NORMIE ROWE - Going home

Normie Rowe - Medley 1966/67

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Catalog Numbers

56159

Labels

Polydor

Listen online

lytte på nettet
ouvir online
écouter en ligne
kuunnella verkossa
escuchar en línea
lyssna på nätet
online anhören
ascolta in linea
online luisteren

Formats

Vinyl
7"
Single
45 RPM

Credits

Role	Credit
Directed By	David Whitaker
Producer	Giorgio Gomelsky

About Normie Rowe

Normie Rowe, AM (born 1 February 1947, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) is an Australian singer and actor. Between 1965 and 1967 Rowe was Australia's most popular male star but his career was cut short when he was drafted for compulsory military service (called National Service in Australia) in late 1967. His subsequent tour of duty in Vietnam effectively ended his pop career and he was never able to recapture the success in music he enjoyed at his peak, and instead carving out a career in theatre.

Real Name

Norman John Rowe

Name Vars

Rowe

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Goin’ Home* by Normie Rowe, released in 1967, was a unique blend of pop and vocal styles. It came out in the UK under Polydor Records. What makes it special? It was directed by David Whitaker and produced by Giorgio Gomelsky, who both brought their own magic to the project. Fun fact—Giorgio Gomelsky also worked with big names like The Yardbirds! Tracks like *I Don’t Care (Just Take Me There)* and the title song *Goin’ Home* still have that vintage charm.

Comments

byebonnie

2025-03-05

Normie was really great - I'd like to see more of the musicians. I remember seeing them at the Albert Hall in Canberra in 1965 - great band!

micheledimenna

2025-03-05

Great nostalgia indeed, wonderful memories of an era when pop music was exciting and thrilling with top artists like the fabulous Normie Rowe!!! How we miss the swinging 60's but thanks to these golden clips and community radio, we can still enjoy fine tunes from that marvelous decade of music!!!

eladstar

2025-03-04

love it!

laiscerqueiraarquitetura

2025-03-04

Found "Coming Home" several years ago in a paisley-pop collection, but to see his full repertoire in this clip is a real delight.

caseyjbarnes

2025-03-04

NORMIE..❤

smhasem

2025-03-04

Total legend best rock was in Australia in 60s

jb16718122

2025-03-04

I think is someways that barrel was a very cruel idea, it cemented in some boys minds that they were loosers and not lucky enough to miss the draft and others felt bad because their birthday did not come up. Terrible time in the world's and Australia's history. Hello to all our boys and girls serving overseas at this time.