Back in 1967, Adelaide disc-jockey John Vincent would
spend Saturday afternoons at the Arkabar Hotel, listening to music of local
rock band 'The In-Sect. Sometimes after
a few liquid courage ales, John would talk his way on stage to perform the only
song he knew. It was a song he composed called "Owyagoin'?" The
lyrics were:
· "Owyagoin'? - Alright
· Crack a coldie - you beaut
· Seeyalater - hooroo"
It was eventually decided that a song of such lyrical
complexity should be recorded for prosperity. It also transpired that the
In-Sect had one song to go, to finish a recording contract. So why not? Thus
commenced the John Vincent musical phenomenon. Here to download is the 1973 LP for RCA Records "Owyagoin' (OMC-178)
3 comments:
It's hard to believe it can be done, but Laurie Allen did a pared-down version of Owyagoin' at the end of his last album, the posthumous "Me 'n' Jack Daniels" (2003). He strings two verses out of the opening exchange and then reprises the first one. The whole song comprises five words (three if you count owyagoin as one). Vincent would have approved. It's kind of right that Laurie never does sing "See Ya Later." Unc
Nice to see someone has preserved the legacy of the late,great John Vincent,the greatest man ever to broadcast on Adelaide radio.Many thanks for this one,takes me back to my youth.
Kym
a great piece of fun
Thanks Ozzie
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