Fans heartbroken over the passing of ‘I Remember You’ singer Frank Ifield

Fans across the world have been left “gutted” following the passing of Australian music icon Frank Ifield at the age of 86.

Music journalist and friend Glenn A Baker took to social media to reveal Ifield passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 18.

“I just took a call from David Ifield, telling me that his brother FRANK IFIELD peacefully passed on this Saturday night, at age 86,” Baker wrote.

“There is so much to be said about this remarkable man, who had four number ones in Britain, three of them before The Beatles (who he had briefly support him in concert).

“I Remember You became an indelible hit all around the world and a perfect signature song. It topped the UK charts for 7 weeks.

“This is not the time to say any more than my thoughts are with Frank’s brothers and his wife Carole and to say how fortunate I was to see him earlier this year. I’m still gathering my thoughts.”

Born November 30, 1937 in the UK, Ifield moved to Australia with his family in 1948 where he developed a passion for yodelling and country music.

After his grandmother gifted him a guitar at the age of 13, Ifield began writing his own songs and it wasn’t long before he found success in the music industry, releasing 44 records and becoming the top recording artist in Australia, New Zealand and Tasmania by the time he was 19.

Upon his return to the UK, Ifield found success with an impressive four number one hits on the UK singles chart: I Remember You, Lovesick Blues, The Wayward Wind and Confessin’ That I Love You.

In addition to his incredible success, Ifield was instrumental in introducing The Beatles to the world after he had them open for him while he was on tour.

Ifield’s musical legacy was honoured in 2009 when he was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia.

As news broke of his passing, fans from around the world poured their hearts out on social media, sharing cherished memories and heartfelt tributes to honour Ifield’s legacy.

We will always ‘Remember You’. Sadly, we must say goodbye to Frank Ifield OAM, the singer who taught us all how to yodel. Thank you for so many memorable songs, as well as the musical comedy ‘Up Jumped a Swagman’.
Rest in Peace. pic.twitter.com/uEWKTeel4F

— Talking Pictures TV (@TalkingPicsTV) May 20, 2024

RIP Frank Ifield, 1937 – 2024. From Granada’s Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club, 1974 #frankifield #ripfrankifield #waltzingmatilda pic.twitter.com/WxIEbfOXMh

— australian kitsch 🦘 (@OzKitsch) May 20, 2024

18 May 2024. Frank Ifield died (aged 86). He was a hugely popular singer in the early 1960s, notching up 4 UK No 1 hits: I Remember You, Lovesick Blues, The Wayward Wind and Confessin’ (That I Love You). pic.twitter.com/3KehAIeVt8

— Prof. Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) May 20, 2024

We’re stunned to hear that wonderful Frank Ifield has died, aged 86. He was an absolutely fascinating part of the early 60s UK #1 journey we’ve been on – I Remember You was the biggest seller of ‘62 and four #1s in a row was an incredible achievement. pic.twitter.com/ZO2SV6M2cY

— The Big Beatles & 60s Sort Out Podcast (@big_sort) May 20, 2024

Gutted to hear the passing of Coventry born singer Frank Ifield,had 4 no.1 hits during the 60’s including the classic I Remember you born on Evenlode Crescent Coundon when his parents came over from Australia where his dad worked at Armstrong Whitworth,missed by all @CovMusicM pic.twitter.com/okbk8Jwfr3

— Deano’s Sky Blues memories (@deanocity3) May 20, 2024

Sorry to learn that Australian singer Frank Ifield has passed away at the age of 86. Another of the great voices of the 1960s. pic.twitter.com/fXekY9ZSBA

— Wallace Thompson (@wallyt53) May 20, 2024

I’m very sad to hear Frank Ifield has died. He was the first STAR 🌟 I ever served in the Cabin Club Wood Street when I was in the catering industry . I will never forget that because he tipped me 10 Shillings which was a lot of money all those years ago. We worked together later pic.twitter.com/jTAg0wblok

— Pete Price (@PeteCityPrice) May 20, 2024

Ifield is survived by his wife Carole Wood, and two children from his previous marriage to Gillian Bowden.

-with BANG.