Stuck On You – This cover version of the Lionel Ritchie song, was played by the Malolo Island Bula Band when I was in Fiji recently. I always admire and aspire to the relaxed ways of the native Fijians. There is a reason why these guys have some of the lowest cancer rates in the world. Their stress levels are as low as their tempers are cool.
Stuck On You
Sit back, turn up the volume, relax and take a deep breath of fresh island air while Iliesa (vocals, lead guitar), Tivita (drums) and Viliame (rhythm guitar) from the Malolo Island Bula Band play Stuck On You by Lionel Ritchie.
We had a great time on Malolo Island in Fiji. I highly recommend it for a relaxing holiday away from the western lifestyle. We stayed in a “bure” about 50 meters left of the jetty in this photo below.
Until next time: Bula!
Sean Rasmussen
Success Communicator
Aussie Internet Marketer © 2004 – 2010
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Just love the drum….never seen a bottle used as a drum before. They have a lovely melody and rhythm. Just think when I am a hugely successful internet marketer I also can holiday in Fiji and allow my troubles to just float away…..bring it on!
I have plenty more video’s of these guys. They are great!
Hi Sean,
When can we see and hear the next one
Rita
G’day Sean,
More more more, PLEASE. With the exposure they are getting through your efforts, who knows, they may get a worldwide number ONE record. Stranger things have happened in show business !
Good on you for helping them.
Cheers
Harry
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Ah, the internet marketer musician thinking of great things… Good on you Harry!
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Yes you are right Harry give us more Sean. the way they sing they should get a gig somewhere in the world but i think Fiji will miss them if they move away.
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They sure are great Sean – I was here to read up on the Napleon Hill stuff but got stuck listening to this band – I’d love to hear more if you’re gonna put some more on here – it’s lovely to listen to. Thanks.
I agree – that percussion is really creative
Works brilliantly. And they have really great voices. I could relax there, no problem.
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Oh wow Sean… So cool… What a way to spend an afternoon… I would have had a pina colada, for sure. Well, maybe a few hey….
That’s great that you obviously got to chat to the guys. Good on you for getting their names and acknowledging them here. Was that you I could hear in the background on the triangles?
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I do the last “ding!” right at the end on the triangle
Maybe there is another career in store for you?
I heard ACDC are looking for a triangle player.
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Lina,
That triangle would be only slightly amplified of course. I heard they had 28 trucks of gear for their Brisbane gig, and could be heard 15 Km away. How many watts must the PA system be ????????
Good idea to buy Sean earplugs and earmuffs if he gets the gig.
Musically
Harry
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Sean back in April of 2008 Leanne and i went to Fiji for a holiday it was fantastic we had a lot of fun. the highlight of the trip was a 5 night cruise on the ship where we visited all the islands. In the evening we would sit around and listen to the island folk sing and display there culture. it was great i would it again tomorrow.
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They sure know how to relax these guys! I’m sure you had a great time there, Richard.
Yes it was great looking forward to doing again sometime.
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Hi Sean,
I love the song. These guys have such a relaxed way about them. It’s contagious. It looks so beautiful there. I think I’d feel like I’d died and gone to heaven.
I could really do with a week of just relaxing on the beach.
Exactly what we did, Jazz! The boys brought their DS’s just in case they got too relaxed
What a great band , they surely would have set the scene for a layback holiday I bet. One thing I noticed is all the people who were sitting in the front seats have left, or are they just getting more drinks !
I suppose also when you have a successful internet business, you can fly around the world visiting beach huts & listening to Fijian bands playing Stuck On You-Lionel Ritchie.
Fisherman
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Not a bad life hey… I’m inspired by it, that’s for sure.
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I could see you up there Allen singing and playing, you would be excellent at it.
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Lina isn’t the only one inspired by this. Aside from the cool tunes, it makes me wish for a simpler life away from the business that pervades modern society.
These guys have got it going on! It is easy to desire this, but hopefully I can do what is necessary to make it happen. Perhaps a fellow called Napoleon Hill can help me out…
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Just to prove how daggy I am I actually have this song on my iPod – and I have had it for ages now!! But for the love of God, don’t tell anyone! Such a great song…
That makes me think – Sean is just a big of a dag as I am.
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Hi Sam,
That’s not daggy. It’s very very sweet.
Daggy Sam? Nah, Witty Sam suits you much better!
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Hello Sean,
Love the blue ocean, that looks like heaven on earth. That band rocks, I love how mellow they are and how they work as a team
Thanks for sharing your gorgeous break.
Cheers
Lisa
Hi Sean,
I love their rendition of Lionel Ritchie’s song, I can just picture you all relaxing listing their music on a barmy evening
Rita
That is picture perfect Rita!
Can you imagine having your own personal band surrounding you while sitting under a low hanging palm tree that’s on a 45 degree angle, overshadowing, ever so slightly the comfortable banana chair, sipping on a fruit cocktail. Sweet sounds of Lional Ritchie’s Stuck on You…. and you looking out towards the beautiful blue sea that stretches on forever…
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Great relaxing video. If this is what you get once you are a successful Internet Marketer – I guess I have to work a bit harder to get there soon
Thanks Sean for sharing the good sides of life
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Hi Renee,
Don’t you live near one of the most beautiful beaches in Australia? Or, do you see it so often you need a change?
I guess I don’t see it often enough because of work. So I need more the time off than the beach I guess
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Oh, Renee, that’s a crime! I’ll go with you!
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Where to? To my “house” beach here in Port Douglas or to Malolo Island? I have never been to Fiji, but you are more than welcome to come to Port
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These guys remind me of all of your commenter’s, Sean. They take simple instruments and make beautiful music just as we’re taking simple words and making wonderful pathways for everyone to travel on a magnificent journey.
Thank you for letting us get stuck on you
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Hi Sarah,
that is very beautifully said, and it made me smile. Thanks for that
I am sure you enjoy your journey
Thank you Renee. Your compliment went straight to my heart and will be cherished for some time if not forever
I write to make strangers smile and friends rejoice – I consider you both. And yes, my journey is a glorious one, I’m so thankful to have found the place in my life where I can say that and truly mean it.
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That’s a wonderful connection you have made Sarah! Smart cookie… I love smart cookies! How fantastic is that… for you to see us all on one big journey together, carving out piece by piece – not as individuals but as a group. Self-less… is the only word I can think of.
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Thank you for the love you have for me. It is a fabulous day when you’re called a smart cookie and my days only just beginning.
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We stayed at Malolo Island a few years ago. Fantastic location, great entertainment. Thanks for reliving some fantastic moments for me.
Goody, more music, Soothes the savage beast!
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Hey Jo, soothing music that soothes my savage beast!!! I have oodles & poodles of them – I need it. Sometimes my savage beast can’t get enough and it’s better than giving yourself a hard time – I mean MYSELF!! Oooopppps. BTW – I often will write ‘yourself’ when I actually mean ‘myself’.
I like the original version, but these guys just take you to that place where the sun is shining, the waves are rolling in and the sand is soft and warm
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Hey there Sean- great stuff! Very relaxing. Awwww, wish I was there. Perhaps one day in the near future. Loved it!
In my line of work as the founder and owner of “The Internet Lifestyle Project” it is good to see those living the Internet Lifestyle, such as yourself, using your “freedom” so wonderfully!
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Thanks Terry. To get up, away from the computer for a stretch and break can be a challenge sometimes! Let alone, making the commitment to get away on holiday! Just chilling… Funny to think that I have to make myself chill out and enjoy my “freedom” sometimes…
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So true Lina. Especially when we love our jobs. It is so easy for me to nurture workaholic tendencies …..cause I like it! My family “makes” me not touch my lap top for one day a week (gasp) and just chill with them.
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Stuck on you… got this feeling down deep in my soul that I just can’t lose – guess, I’m on my way. This song on my iTunes playlist is under “Heart” – cause as you can imagine the song does have a lot heart. Depends what kind of mood I am in – this song can make me cry. Most of the songs on my iTunes have deep meaning for me. I even have a long list of inspirational songs. Since finding (or it found me) Hope 103.2 it has changed me over time & introduced me to some fantastic inspiring music. And it’s such a positive radio station to listen to.
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That’s good to hear Samantha i too like inspirational music as well. this radio station is it on the internet.
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Bula! Love Fiji – I haven’t been back for a while but I always dreamed that someday I could escape the rat race and go and hang out in a little villiage somewhere in Fiji – they have such a simple life with so much beauty and serenity. I have since changed my mind – I am definately going to settle in Thailand but that is for another blog comment.
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a great example of how dreams may change but I have to wonder, will you regret not visiting Fiji when you’ve reached your twilight years?
I would still go for a visit if I were you. Maybe not settle there but I think you’ll always wonder what it was like in person where that was a dream of yours once.
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I don’t know about Thailand Lisa, but I would certainly stay in Fiji for a while. I loved it when i was over there for holidays with my wife, we had a great time.
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Hi Sean,
I love this music. It’s just so relaxing. It’s the perfect way to chill out and relax. Now I just need a wine or two and then it’s back to work.
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Hi Sean
This was a nice find, reminded me of when I was in Fiji in 2008!
I was thinking about getting some shut eye but now I am fully awake.
Thank you Sean