Post 87 - Marcia Hines & Jon English - Jokers & Queens

Jonathon James English born 26 March 1949 in Hampstead, London, England is an Australian rock singer, musician, actor and writer. Jon English immigrated to Australia with his parents in 1961. He was an early vocalist and rhythm guitarist for Sebastian Hardie but left to take on the role of Judas Iscariot in the Australian version of the stage musical Jesus Christ Superstar from May 1972. Marcia Elaine Hines, born 20 July 1953 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA is a vocalist, actress and TV personality who achieved success in her adopted homeland of Australia. Hines debuted, at the age of sixteen, in the Australian version of the stage musical Hair and followed with the role of Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar. Now I could write for ages about these two great artists and their many successes, but this post brings them together in 1982 with their mini LP "Jokers & Queens" (NITELP101) backed on guitar by John Dallimore (ex Redhouse) & Ross East (ex Copperwine), Keith Kerwin (ex Avengers), bass John Coker, Bruno Distanislo, Keyboards Charlie Hull, Peter Deacon (ex Nitro), Steve Ball (ex Kush), Drums Greg Henson (ex Ben Turpin), Hamish Stuart (ex Ayers Rock), Sunil De Silva (ex Hot City Bump Band). Recorded for Midnight Records with 3 original and 3 covers produced by Charlie Hull & Jon and yet it's another one of those great LP's that haven't seen the CD format as yet.

Post 86 - Dave Allenby – Let’s Get A Little Sentimental / Bygone Days

London born cockney comedian and recording artist Dave Allenby came to Australia in 1970 after a highly successful career on the UK club circuit. During the 60s, he supported a host of major acts in the UK, including Roy Orbison, The Everly Brothers, Cilla Black, Tommy Cooper, Edward Woodward and Olivia Newton John. He had roles in hit movies, including Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines and Heroes of Telemark and also charted in the UK with "Where Has All the Love Gone" on RCA in 1969. His first break in Australia in 1970 was to tour widely as a support act with legendary group The Beach Boys. Dave's good fortune continued in 1970 with his recording of "She Works in a Woman's way / Midnight Special", backed by Sydney band Autumn, saw plenty of chart action later that year. “She Works in a Woman's way” was the hit, while “Midnight Special” was a great live version, recorded at legendary Sydney club, Chequers. Both tracks on the single were produced by Barrie McAskill from Levi Smith's Clefs. Barrie also had a hand in Dave's follow-up single in 1971 featured here to download “Let's Get A Little Sentimental / Bygone Days” (CHK – 4132). Penned by Mike Leander & Eddie Seago, the B side written by bass player Yuk Harrison (ex The Meating, Max Merritt & The Meteors, Ray Brown & The Whispers, Ray Columbus & The Invaders and Levi Smith’s Clefs). Though failing to repeat the chart success of Dave's first single release in Australia, “Let's Get A Little Sentimental” is a fine version of a song most often associated with UK group, The Montanas. Craig Scott recorded a hit version in New Zealand. Dave was backed by Levi Smith's Clef's band on both tracks. Dave had at least one other single release in 1971 “Sweet Gingerbread Man/Who Wrote That song”, produced by Pat Aulton.  There are suggestions of a further single called Sail Away in the 70s. After that, Dave concentrated on TV appearances including Number 96 (where he played Dr Wilkinson), Homicide, Matlock Police and the Mike Walsh Show. He is still performing occasionally around the clubs in country NSW to this day. And a big thank you to Peter McCray for the help with the notes on Dave much appreciated.

Post 85 - Cheek - So Much In Love / Do You Have A Soul?

The Punkz came to the attention of Glenn A. Baker who also managed Ol'55. Mushroom Records issued "Anyway You Want It" in 1976 and "Take Me For What I'm Worth" 1977. Neither song made an impact on the charts. Soon after, the band changed it's name to Cheek and covered The Mighty Avengers' "So Much In Love" penned by Mick Jagger and the B side a Vanda & Young song "Do You Have A Soul? It reached #23 in Melbourne in January 1978. Cheek started recording an album that never was completed, "Leave My Heart Alone" was issued in June '78 and wasn't successful and in August '78 the band broke up.

Post 84 - Freefall - Drinking Pina Colada / Funny Situations

Sydney funk sounding band Freefall only released two singles and one LP for Festival. The first single for you to download is from 1980 "Drinking Pina Colada” b/w “Funny Situations" (K7871). The second single was called "My Secret Agent" from 1981 LP of the same name. Band members were Brain Beamish (drums/vocals), Peter Benson (guitar/vocals), Chris Dodemont (trumpet), Ross Gwyther (sax), Bruce McCallum (trombone), John O'Dwyer (vocals), Phil Treby (bass/vocals) and Kevin Walsh (keyboards/vocals).

Post 83 - Ignatius Jones - Seductive Ways

Ignatius Jones sang with Jimmy And The Boys from '77 - '82, Arms & Legs in 1984 and also Pardon Me Boys also in 1984. As a solo artist he only released 2 singles "Like A Ghost" (post #53) in 1982 and "Whispering Your Name" in 1983 for WEA Records. Here for you to download is the B side of "Like A Ghost" is "Seductive Ways" (100204).

Post 82 - Ray Burton - Too Hard To Handle / Lady Of The Morning

Fresh out of school, aged 16, Ray found himself touring with the nationally credited band The Dave Bridge Quartet. Ray Burton wrote the music for Helen Reddy's song "I Am Woman". Ray's bands include the world renowned original Crossfire, founding member of Ayers Rock, lead singer in the pop band of the 70's The Executives. Doug Parkinson offered him a spot in his new band Life. The band started its career with one of Ray’s original songs “Love Gun”. Ray put together a five piece band with Rick Mellick, Peter Walker, Joe Tattersal and Steve Hogg. Their first gig was a monster tour of Australia supporting Queen. By the time they reached Brisbane the crowds were chanting for more which is rumoured to have slightly upset and ruffled Freddy Mercury. Ray’s songs went over so well Warner signed the deal for the album "Dreamers And Nightflyers". One of the singles lifted from that 1978 LP was "Too Hard To Handle" b/w "Lady Of The Morning" (100066) and is here for you to download.

Post 81 - Dawn Dixon - Bouzouki / Be The Way You Are

Dawn Dixon was born in Melbourne in 1944, She did over 300 television shows and also sang to the troops in Vietnam (two tours). She is a proud Mother of two twin boys Andrew and Michael. Here to download is"Bouzouki" b/w "Be The Way You Are" (FB-050) recorded for Fable Records.We are very greatful to Michael Dixon for this info on his mum.

Post 80 - Billy Thorpe - First 3 LP's

Today is a special day. Not a happy day to remember, but special still the same. Two years ago today an icon in the Aussie music industry was lost. For this very reason the only post that Ozzie Music man and myself are making today is of the late and oh so great William Richard Thorpe 29 March 1946. This wonderful man gave his life to his music. Known to us all as Billy Thorpe or Thorpie, Billy was born in Manchester but immigrated in 1955 to Melbourne. Billy started his career performing as 'Little Rock Allen' where he had settled in Brisbane. Billy spent years through childhood giving his life to his music. He moved to Sydney in 1963 in search of success. He auditioned for lead man of a band “The Aztecs”. Billy’s comment when told their name was “What are they, a Mexican mariachi band?” Billy’s first song started hard with “Shout”. After a few tries with the audience, he simply stole their hearts. He was made lead man of the Aztecs then and there. The first download for you is “Poison Ivy” 1964 (R66-537). Billy is featured on six tracks of this album with the original Aztecs lead singer, Johnny Noble featured on the others. This album was released during the days that Billy spent at the Surf City Club in Kings Cross. Billy used to listen to the bands that played there and just felt that a change was coming in Australian music, and boy was he right! This album featured hits such as “Poison Ivy” and “Blue Day” which was released as a single once on Linda Lee and another time on Fesitval. The second album (and my favourite) is “Billy Thorpe and The Aztecs” (PMCO 7525). This album featured Billy doing cover versions of many famous songs. What a brilliant version of Stand By Me! In this album I first noticed Billy’s famous Tarzan-type scream….simply fascinating. The following album was a new line-up. This was the only album Billy did with The Aztecs Mk II. “Don’t You Dig This Kind Of Beat” (PMCP-7529). This album was reissued in 1968 as “I Got A Woman” on MFP Budget Label. Here for you to download are those three albums that so stupidly never made it to CD. What on earth are those record companies thinking? As a final note: Rest in peace you wild and wonderful legend! You are missed and loved.

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Post 79 - Cheryl Gray - You Made Me What I Am / You Don't Love Me Anymore

Born on 5th August 1953, Melbourne, She adopted the stage surname of her father, Reg Gray, for the earlier part of her career. She began her singing career at the age of eight on Australian radio, and during this time she entered and won several talent contests. By the age of 15 she had her first hit record in Australia, with the cover of the 1966 Mark Wynter hit "You Made Me What I Am" written by Tony Hatch & Jackie Trent, and she won a 'Best Female Vocalist' award. She quickly became a well known celebrity on Australian television, but she felt her career was limited if she remained in Australia. She travelled to the United Kingdom and performed with such groups as Herman's Hermits, The Hollies and the Bee Gees. Barry Gibb wrote "The Love Of A Woman" for her, and her recording became a hit in some European countries. By the mid 1970s she had changed her name to Samantha Sang, and had moved to the United States where she renewed her acquaintance with the Bee Gees. They wrote another song for her, which coincided with their huge level of popularity, and the single "Emotion" (with back-up vocals by the Bee Gees) became a major hit worldwide. It reached number 3 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 1978, and earned Sang a platinum record. It also climbed to #11 in the UK Singles Chart. Here for you to download is her 1967 hit for HMV "You Made Me What I Am" and it's B side "You Don't Love Me Anymore" (EA-4852)

Post 78 - Johnny Young - All My Loving LP

In 1971 Young developed Young Talent Time, a children's variety show. The show was a launching pad for several notable Australian singers including Jamie Redfern, Debra Byrne, Dannii Minogue and Tina Arena. It ran 18 years, to 1989. While not part of Young Talent Time, Australian Idol runner-up Anthony Callea also trained with the Johnny Young Talent School. Here for you to download is his 1978 LP for Pisces Records "All My Loving" (L 107) an album of covers. Produced by Ross Burton "All My Loving" later became identified with Johnny Young after he used it as the closing song for his long-running TV series. A special thanks to TOM MIX MUSIC for his help with this album.

Post 77 - Mumbles - I Never Had It So Good / You Are

Melbourne band the Mumbles in 1976 released their one and only single for Fable "I Never Had It So Good" b/w "You Are" (FB 298). Band members were Brian Fitzgerald ex Graduate/Bootleg Family (keyboards/sax) Louise Lincoln (vocals) Ross Ingliss (guitar/vocals) Brendan Fitzgerald (vocals/drums). The single was produced by Mumbles & Mack and the B side produced by Mumbles & Mike Wilson. Here for you to download is the A & B side of their only ever single enjoy.

Post 76 - Dalvanius & The Fascinations - Canberra We're Watching You

Dalvanius was born in New Zealand on 16 January 1948, the sixth of 11 children, In 1967 Dalvanius moved to Wellington, working as a cook by day and as a musician by night. By 1969 he had formed the Fascinations with his brother Edward and sister Barletta. Together they won Talent Scope, a national talent quest hosted on 2ZB by Philip Sherry. Dalvanius travelled to Australia in 1970 with the Shevelles, but gigs were limited due to their dislike of travel and a religious objection to performing on Sundays. When Barletta arrived a year later, the Fascinations reformed. Their vocal talents meant the Fascinations were in demand recording backing vocals for Australian stars such as Johnny O'Keefe, Reg Lyndsay, Renee Geyer, Richard Clipton, Gulliver Smith, Col Joye. In 1976 he joined the Australian rock band Sherbet’s tour "Life Is For Living". Sherbet’s Clive Shakespeare and their New Zealand-born keyboardist Garth Porter encouraged the Fascinations to record their own material. Shakespeare and Porter produced and played on the Dalvanius single "Canberra We're Watching You". The single's release resulted in his appearance on ABC's pop show "Countdown". Now days when he is not on stage somewhere around the world he is in a New Zealand recording studio producing his latest project for his MAUI Record Label or touring the world giving lectures on MOKOMOKAI (preserved Maori Heads). Here for you to download is their 1975 single for Infinity "Canberra We're Watching You". (K 6210)

Post 75 - Sparkle - Crazy Like A Fox / Coming To Take You Away

Sparkle was formed in 1974 They were a kind of glam band from Sydney. Their one and only single was "Crazy Like A Fox" (K 6318) for Infinity Records in 1976. Known members are Kevin Allen (bass) David Gibbons (guitar/vocals) Frank Manna (drums) Katie Manna (keyboards) and Tom Thorpe (guitar). The song penned by Al Staehely was also featured on The Who's Keith Moon solo 1975 LP "Two Sides Of The Moon." Here for you to download is Sparkle's one and only single and its B side out of '76 "Crazy Like A Fox / Coming To Take You Away"

Post 74 - Darryl Cotton - Don't Let It Get To You

Daryl signed to Ross Wilson and Glenn Wheatley's Oz label and issued the single "Don't Let It Get to You” (August 1978), which charted in Melbourne, peaking at #22 during October. In January 1979, Cotton was in Adelaide hosting the television pop show "Summer Rock" for the Nine Network. He issued two more singles on Oz, a cover of Hall and Oates' "I Don't Want to Lose You" February 1979 and "Glamour Girl" in July before turning to acting. Cotton appeared in the Nine Network's soapie The Young Doctors for a season, before hosting another series of 'Summer Rock'. In 1980, he signed to EMI and enjoyed his biggest solo hit with "Same Old Girl" (post #15) February 1980 from the LP "Best Seat In The House" it reached #6 on the national charts in April. Cotton released two more albums, "Rock'n'Good Fun", and a children's album, "Just for Kids". For you to download is "Don't Let It Get To You" (OZ 11774) produced by Beeb Birties and Darryl.

Post 73 - Johnny Young - The Young Man & His Music LP

Like so many Aussie pop stars, Johnny was born overseas and came to Australia. He was born Johnny Benjamin deJong in Rotterdam on March 12, 1945, the youngest of four children. In 1965, Johnny got his first break into TV when he became host of a local Perth pop show Club 17. In early 1966 when The Easybeats visited Perth, they gave Johnny the seal of approval by presenting him with one of their new songs. "Step Back", co-written by Stevie Wright and George Young. His credits include Russell Morris' "The Real Thing" and "Part Three Into Paper Walls", Ronnie Burns "Smiley" -- all national #1 singles, Ross D. Wyllie's "The Star" (successfully covered as "Here Comes the Star" in UK by Herman's Hermits) and Lionel Rose's "I Thank You". "The Real Thing" established Johnny Young as a major writer. Russell Morris' follow-up single "Part Three Into Paper Walls” in July 1969 went to #1 while "The Real Thing" was still charting. Johnny provided the beautiful B-side "The Girl That I Love", Ronnie Burns' recording of his song "Smiley", one of the first Australian Singles released in stereo. Johnny scored yet another #1 single during 1970 with the country ballad "I Thank You", recorded by former boxing champion Lionel Rose. Here for you to download is Johnny's 1973 LP "The Young Man & His Music" (SRA250.123).

Post 72 - Frankie Davidson - 50,000,000 Blowflies Can't Be Wrong / Cookies

Frankie was born in the Melbourne suburb of Black Rock and began singing to amuse his fellow servicemen. By the mid-fifties he had become a regular featured vocalist at the Ziegfeld Palais Ball Room in Melbourne. Frankie worked there with Max Bostock and his Rockets. He also recorded a series of rock’n’roll EPs on the Dance Land label. Then, in 1959, Frankie was snapped up by W&G Records. In 1961 he found his niche with ‘Yabba Yabba Doo’, which entered the charts in December. This was followed by what probably became his signature tune, ‘Have You Ever Been To See King’s Cross?’ The song achieved national acclaim for Frankie and made a mockery of the short-sighted Melbourne/Sydney rivalry of the period. After all, a Melbourne singer performing a song about an area of Sydney in 1962 was strange. In 1970 he began recording for the Fable label and produced his biggest selling single, ‘Gimme Dat Ding’, followed by ‘Ball Bearing Bird’. Frankie had also become an accomplished actor appearing in dramas such as Matlock Police, Homicide and the ABC’s production of Dynasty. In 1975 he switched to M7 Records and released an album called A Generation Of Children’s Hits. Frankie certainly made his mark with clever novelty material. Songs that followed included ‘Hector The Trash Collector’ and for you to download is his 1973 hit ‘50,000,000 Blowflies Can’t Be Wrong b/w Cookies’ (MS008).

Post 71 - Linda George - Shoo Be Doo Be Doo Dah Day

Linda George was one of Australia’s most successful and respected female vocalists of the 1970s, best known for her soulful voice and her 1974 hit "Mama's Little Girl". She went on to be an in-demand session singer, and teacher. She was born in the UK and immigrated with her family to Australia as a young teenager in the 1960s where they settled in Adelaide. In 1969 she had joined her first band Nova Express, a large Jazz-Rock group similar to U.S. acts Chicago or Blood Sweat and Tears, with the notable difference of having a female “front man”. In 1972 she joined Image Records and released her first solo single "Let's Fly Away" in May. In March 1973 she scored the role of the Acid Queen in the Australian stage production of The Who’s Rock Opera Tommy. The raised exposure helped ensure that George’s second single as "Miss Linda George" in July 1973 was a success. A cover of the then current Gladys Knight & the Pips U.S hit "Neither One of Us" her version took all the sales in Australia. Next came the much acclaimed debut LP Linda in August 1974. Now at the peak of her career Jack Richardson was again enlisted to produce the follow up album, Step by Step which was released in December 1975. The album’s first single "Shoo Be Doo Be Doo Dah Day" performed reasonably well in her hometown of Adelaide, but the rest of Australia wasn't so keen. Even worse, the album only managed three weeks at the bottom of the charts. A follow up single, "Step By Step", was released to boost sales but, this was even worse, failing to make the charts at all. For you to download is that single written by Stevie Wonder, Henry Cosby & Sylvia Moy "Shoo Be Doo Be Doo Dah Day" (Image IS-171).

Post 70 - Mike Preston - Dear Heart

Mike Preston (born 1938 in Hackney, London, England) is an international film and television actor. Preston had been a boxer before switching to a singing career. He had three hits in the UK Singles Chart, before immigrating to Australia where he performed as a nightclub singer. He then became a host on television, and then an actor. His first ongoing starring role on television was in the long-running police drama series Homicide as Sen. Det. Bob Delaney from 1972-1973. He later appeared in the soap opera Bellbird as Father John Kramer between the years of 1974-1976. He later took a lead role in prison-based soap opera Punishment 1981, but this series was short-lived. For you to download is the 1968 Spin single from the LP "Something Old, Something New", "Dear Heart" (EK 2438).

Post 69 - Kevin Borich – Angel’s Hand

From the album of the same name comes the B side of post #48 “Angel’s Hand” (K8088) recorded for Mushroom Records in 1980 and like so many classic albums has never made it to CD as yet. Here for you to download is that B side.

Post 68 - Slim Newton - The Redback On The Toilet Seat & How Did The Redback Die EP's

Ralph Ernest (Slim) Newton came from a family of three boys, is a man steeped in the tradition of authentic Australian country music. His first record, "Red back on the Toilet Seat" made history, and has earned Slim three gold records. In less than a year's recorded work Slim changed from a totally unknown part time singer and composer of country songs to an Australasian recording celebrity whose name will always be remembered as the creator of one of Australia's greatest run-away country hits. Slim sang the song on the live "Big 'T' Jubilee" radio show (2TM, 3MA, 4CA, 7LA) with a huge and immediate response. An instant blackout was placed on the song until the disc was released in March 1972. Late in April "Redback" was showing the first signs of being a gigantic hit. The EP started to appear on prediction charts around Australia soon after. October saw Slim back in Tamworth to promote his second record "How Did the Redback Die?" in which he recorded two different versions of the demise of his creepy crawly friend. This record sold 17,000 copies - half way to gold record status! Australasian sales of that original EP record which was never a single passed the 100,000 sales before being deleted on 8th June 1978. Here for your C&W pleasure out of 1972 are the 2 EP's "The Red Back On The Toilet Seat" (HEP 537) & "How Did The Redback Die" (HEP 539) enjoy.

Post 67 - Johnny O'Keefe - Holly Holy

John Michael O'Keefe, known as Johnny O'Keefe (19 January 1935 – 6 October 1978) was an Australian rock and roll singer whose career began in the 1950s and ended with his early death in the late 1970s. Some of his hits include "Wild One" (1958), "Shout!" and "She's My Baby". In his twenty-year career, O'Keefe released over 50 singles, 50 EP's and 100 albums. Often referred to by his initials, "JOK" or by his nickname, "The Wild One", O'Keefe was the first and biggest star of the 'classic' rock'n'roll era in Australia. He was the first Australian rock'n'roll performer to tour the United States. During 1969 O'Keefe toured Vietnam to entertain Australian troops. He signed a new contract with Festival at the end of 1969 and continued to record and release singles, but it was not until July 1972 that he finally scored another hit with a re-recorded version of 1958 hit "So Tough", which reached #7 in September that year. In January 1973 O'Keefe performed at the second Sunbury Pop Festival. MC Paul Hogan introduced him as a "newcomer" and urged the crowd to "give him a go", and although he was at first greeted with some jeering and booing, by the end of his set he had completely won over the crowd. For you to download is the B side of the 1972 version of "So Tough" a cover of Neil Diamond's 1969 hit "Holly Holy" (FK 4774).

Post 66 - Ernie Sigley & Denise Drysdale - Until The End Of Time

Born Denise Anne Christina Drysdale, she began her career as a dancing three-year-old. Drysdale began working with television at 10 years of age with GTV9 in Melbourne. By age 16, she was sacked from Graham Kennedy's In Melbourne Tonight for being overweight and the "weak link". Denise went on to win the annual Girl of the Year Award with Everybody's magazine in 1964. Claiming to be a singer, despite never have sung professionally in her life, Denise was invited to tour Australia with Ray Brown & The Whispers. She was employed as Melbourne's first go-go dancer at age 17. In 1974, she became Ernie Sigley's barrel girl on The Ernie Sigley Show, earning the nick-name Ding Dong. Ernest William "Ernie" Sigley (born 2 September 1938, in Footscray, Victoria) is an enduring Australian entertainment personality known for his square-rimmed spectacles, the gap between his front teeth and his slapstick approach to comedy. Sigley is especially remembered for his 1964 association with the Adelaide leg of The Beatles tour of Australia. In 1974 Ernie & Denise covered the Paul & Paula hit "Hey Paula" for Festival Records, but yes you got it another B side, of that single for you to listen to "Until The End Of Time" (K 5650).

Post 65 - Johnny Ashcroft - Playground In My Mind

In 1954, Johnny Ashcroft laid down his first commercial recordings–six sides (three 78rpms) for Rodeo Records. These were recorded live. His mid-1950s Phillips ‘microgroove’ vinyl album, "Songs Of The Western Trail" was Australia’s first vinyl C & W ‘Long Play’ (LP) record. Four years later the next Australian C & W vinyl LP made its appearance. Songs Of The Western Trail is ensconced in Australia’s recording history and Australia’s very first trucking song, "Highway 31". Although the term had not yet been coined, Ashcroft’s 1960 smash hit, "Little Boy Lost", was Australia’s first country-rock song. This song, written by Ashcroft from DJ Tony Withers’s idea, tells the story of Steven Walls who became lost from his parent’s property at Tubbamurra near Guyra, NSW. 1973 was the year Ashcroft and wife Gay Kayler recorded their "Faces Of Love album". That same year, Ashcroft recorded his fourth hit an American pop song, Clint Holmes’s "Playground In My Mind", which went to Number One on the charts. Ashcroft’s fifth hit, Holy Joe The Salvo, was written on the back of an airline sick-bag. It became the Salvation Army’s 1975 Red Shield Appeal Song. The ‘Sallies’ then became widely known as the ‘Salvos’.No other Australian country artist appeared on Top 40 Charts as frequently as Ashcroft. Here for you to download is the 1973 hit "Playground In My Mind" (EMI 10224).

Post 64 - Kevin Borich Express – No Turning Back - I Can't Wait

Kevin Borich Express’s first single for Mercury was "No Turning Back" in November 1978. It was followed by an album recorded at Cherokee Studios L.A. of the same name in January 1979. Early in 1979 the band returned to Australia. Tim Schafer returned to the US making the band a three piece again. Paul Christie also left (later to join Mondo Rock) and was replaced initially by Lindsay Osbourne before original member Tim Partridge returned. This line-up toured Europe and England and recorded the album "Live" before John Annas left upon their return. He was replaced by John Watson. Here’s another classic Kevin Borich single that has never been on C.D. for you to download “No Turning Back” b/w "I Can't Wait" (6037 119) enjoy!

Post 63 - John Young – Better Go Back To Bed

Here is yet another John Paul Young B-side. This time it was credited as John Young on the label. It was recorded in 1972 and was the B-side to “Pasadena” which took Young into the top 10. The single was produced by Simon Napier-Bell who also co-wrote the song with Vanda & Young. Like a lot of John’s B-sides this song hasn’t got that pop feel as the A-side. Here for your listening pleasure is “Better Go Back To Bed” (AP-9765).

Post 62 - Pat Wilson – Strong Love (Mini LP)

Bop Girl was a #2 hit in 1983, and by all accounts ruled the airways for most of the year. The song even generated enough interest to score an American and European release. Pat released another couple of singles from a five track LP called “Strong Love” for WEA Records. "Bop Girl" has become a favourite on music video channels due to the appearance of a young 15 year old Nicole Kidman in the video clip, while "Strong Love" was chosen to be part of the Countdown revival album. “Bop Girl”, “Strong Love” and “Bop Girl Goes Surfin” were all written by then husband Ross Wilson. The last track, ‘Killer Bees” was written by Ross Wilson, James Black and J.J.Hackett. Pat was backed on the album by Ross Wilson with son Daniel included. Here for you to download is the 1984 mini LP “Strong Love” (250694-1).

Post 61 - Barry Crocker – The Pensioner

Barry Hugh Crocker born 4th of November 1935, in Geelong, Victoria, is a popular Australian singer with a crooning vocal style. He sang the original recording of the theme song for the Australian soap opera Neigbours. Crocker also has had a semi-successful career as an actor, most notably starring alongside Barry Humphries in the title role of “The Adventures of Barry McKenzie” and its sequel, “Barry McKenzie Holds His Own”. In 1994 he appeared as himself in the film “Muriel's Wedding”. In 1992 he featured on the “Stairways To Heaven” CD with the Doug Anthony Allstars with their version of the Led Zepplin classic along side other Aussie’s version of the song with the likes of John Paul Young, Rolf Harris, Leonard Teale, The Beatnix and Nick Barker to name a few. Here to download is his 1970 hit “The Pensioner” (FK 3753)one of my mum’s favourites.

Post 60 - Eric Jupp – Skippy E.P.

Eric Jupp (7 January 1922 - 2 January 2003) was a British born musician, composer, arranger and conductor who gained wide popularity in Australia after settling here in the 1960s. He hosted a long-running light music TV show and composed for film and TV. He is best remembered for his theme music to the TV series Skippy the Bush Kangaroo. Eric Jupp was born in Brighton in 1922 and began to study piano at the age of seven. He left school and started his musical career at fourteen, playing in nightclubs. He joined the R.A.F. at the outbreak of World War II. When the war ended, he went to London, where he soon became a prominent member of several leading big bands, working as a pianist, composer and arranger. Jupp first visited Australia in 1960 under short-term contract to the ABC, and during his visit he arranged the music for the single First Kiss / My Secret (July 1960) by pop duo The Allen Brothers, which included Peter Allen. His last major TV credit was the score for the early '90s remake of Skippy. In his retirement, Eric Jupp and his family moved to Launceston in Tasmania. He died there in January 2003, after battling illness for several months. For you to download by popular demand is the “Skippy” E.P. (GEPO 70052) minus “My Pal Skippy” which you will find in post #19.

Post 59 - Martin Plaza – Labour Of Love

Martin Plaza released his 4th solo single in August 1990 “Labour Of Love” on CBS records. All royalties and proceeds from the sale of this single went to the Camperdown Children’s Hospital. He released six singles and two albums “Plaza Suite” and “Andy’s Chest” which was a collection of Lou Reed covers and one sole Plaza original. Here for download is “Labour Of Love” (6561717). For more Martin Plaza downloads, check out Post #16 and also check out:

Post 58 - Austen Tayshus – Highway Corroboree / The Rolling Stones Reunion

From the 1989 L.P. “WHISPERING JOKE” comes Austen’s 7th single release for you to download “Highway Corroboree” b/w "The Rolling Stones Reunion" (EMI 2045). It features Ernie Dingo on didgeridoo, Hine Kine on clop sticks & backing vocals and Paul Burton on bass. The song was penned by Austen, Michelle Bleicher and Trevor Farrant. It was recorded at the Harald Park Hotel in 1988. This is not one of his best singles but interesting to say the least, and the B side… well that’s another story and another post (mmmmmmm we’ll see!!).

Post 57 - Gary Young & The Rocking Emus – Running Late For Wandong/Rockabilly Heaven

Gary Young ,born 1945 in New York, was a founding member of Australian rock band Daddy Cool in which he played the drums and sang backing vocals. He formed Hot Dog featuring Daddy Cool bass player Wayne Duncan to prime the sales pump before the cool combo reformed and stayed together until 1975.Gary also wrote music for the rock movie OZ with Duncan and Wilson before replacing Ernie McInerney as drummer for Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons for five years. The singing drummer formed The Rock Doctors and Gary Young and The Rocking Emus, his first full-on country combo.The band also featuring Wayne Duncan, Wayne Burt and Ross Hannaford released its Ross Wilson produced self titled album for Mushroom in 1982. The singles were the double A single “Running Late For Wandong”/”Rockabilly Heaven” and “Keep Your Hands Off My Baby”/”Rollin' Home”. Others were “One Night” 1973, “Saga Of The Three Pigs” 1973 and “Ubangi Stomp”/”Mystery Train” 1980. For you to download is the 1882 double A sided single “Running Late For Wandong”/”Rockabilly Heaven” (K8777).

Post 56 - Wendy Saddington – We Need A Song

In 1970 Billy Thorpe walked into the Thumping Tum in Melbourne to see this famous female blues singer that everyone was raving about. She was the lead singer of Beaten Tracks which had won a battle of the bands contest. The prize was a trip to Melbourne. That particular night a bond was formed between Thorpe, Saddington and her keyboard player Warren “The Pig” Morgan. This was not only the beginning of Saddington’s career, but the beginning of the Sunbury Aztecs. Saddington’s one and only single “Looking Through A Window” was released in September 1971and went to #22. It was backed with “We Need A Song”. Both tracks were produced and written by Warren “The Pig” Morgan and Billy Thorpe. Billy, although uncredited, also sang vocals on this B-Side track. “Looking Through A Window” was reissued in 1977 but did nothing on the charts. Here for you to download is the B-Side “We Need A Song” (INK-4308).
-By: Mrs. Ozzie Music Man

Post 55 - Shirley – Mr Summer

This is Shirley’s 3rd single for Mushroom Records co-written with Aztecs keyboard player Warren “The Pig” Morgan who also produced the single in 1978. Shirley released 5 singles for Mushroom and an album for Hammard in 1980. In the 1990s he was a regular presenter on home makeover program Our House where he resurrected skills from his pre-Skyhook career of carpentry. He was also instrumental in several Skyhook reformations during the 1980s and 1990s. For you to download is “Mr. Summer” ( K7285)

Post 54 - The Johnnys – Elvisly Yours

The Johnnys “Elvisly Yours” was the band’s 8th single again produced by Ross Wilson for Mushroom Records. Graham Hood quit the Allniters and had a try out for the Hoodoo Gurus, he made an instant connection with Rod Radalj who was in the band at the time. After the second jam Hood got the impression that he didn't have the gig with the Guru's. He approached Radalj with an idea of a side project -- cowboys playing country style music at break neck Punk pace, strange but true as it had never been tried before. Rehearsals ensued, songs were writ and a drummer, Billy Pommer Junior acquired. The first gig was at Palms disco on Oxford St, Darlinghurst Sydney. The Johnnys are Spencer P. Jones., Graham Hood, Billy Pommer Jr., Roddy Radalj, Michael Armiger, Paul Doherty. To hear The Johnnys first single go to post # 6 but now for you to download is “Elvisly Yours” (K247) “Thank ya, thank you very much”.

Post 53 - Ignatius Jones – Like A Ghost

The double-jointed Ignatius Jones was born Juan Ignacio Trapaga Esteban of a Basque-Chinese father and a Catalan-American mother in the Philippines in 1964. He became a naturalised Australian in 1971, but maintains a dual Spanish-Australian citizenship. He attended high school at St Ignatius' College, Riverview, near the Sydney river-side suburb of Lane Cove. He is the brother of former Play School presenter Monica Trapaga. He was the lead singer of the new wave band Jimmy And The Boys which were active from 1975 to 1982 and best known for their incredibly violent stage shows. They only recorded two albums “Not Like Everybody Else” and “Teddy Boys Picnic.” In 1981 they scored their only top 10 single with "They Won't Let My Girlfriend Talk to Me", written by Tim Finn which wasn’t very happy with the bands version of his song. Jimmy and the Boys would break up and Ignatius would go solo. In 1982, Jones would release the single “Like a Ghost”- a song written by Steve Kilbey. You might recognize that name from a much more famous Australian export, the Church. Here for you to download is that single “Like A Ghost” (100204)

Post 52 - Rolf Harris – Take Back The Things We Said / Salvation Army Citadel

In 1952, a young Australian stepped off a ferry in Dover with dreams of being a famous portrait painter like his grandfather. He too could paint, but he could also play the piano, write songs, ride a bike with no hands and swim 110 yards back stroke in eighty seconds flat. If Rolf Harris seems to have been with us forever, that's because he has been. After nearly fifty years on stage and screen, he is one of the most loved, respected and enduring figures in Australia and the U.K. From his first single in 1960 “Tie My Kangaroo Down Sport” Rolf has delighted us with many hits over the years, one I liked but one you never hear much was the 1971 single “Take Back The Things We Said” b/w “Salvation Army Citadel” (DB 8762) from “The Australian Album” so here is that single and its B side for you to download enjoy. :-)

Post 51 - Bluestone – The Singer Sang The Song

Brian Cadd signed Bluestone to Bootleg Records which in time released eight singles and a self titled L.P. Terry Dean from Melbourne formed Bluestone after he had enjoyed a very successful solo career in the 60’s. Dean’s backing band around that time was the original Mixtures line up. Bluestone’s biggest hit was “Wind And Rain” 1973. But for you to download is their 2nd single also from ’73 “The Singer Sang The Song” (BL 195). By the 1980’s the band made the move into straight country releasing a 2nd L.P. for Avenue Records in 1982.

Post 50 - Company Caine – Dear Caroline/ Now I’m Together

I read once that Company Caine were a head of there time and truer words were never written. They were renowned for their extraordinary and adventurous music, and for the magnetic stage presence and cosmic-comic lyrics of singer Gulliver Smith. Although the group was short-lived, they lasted long enough to make one of the best records of the period, their 1971 album “A Product Of A Broken Reality”. Many Australians will be familiar with Gulliver's work thanks to his lyrics for the John Farnham hit "A Touch Of Paradise", (co-written with Ross Wilson), but Company Caine remains one of the most shamefully neglected and overlooked bands in Australian music history. A single was issued from the album in September 1971, "Trixie Stonewall’s Wayward Home For Young Women”. The next single featured two new tracks, for you to download "Dear Carolyn" b/w "Now I'm Together" (GE 006) the last release from the 2nd L.P. “Dr, Chop”. It is one of the rarest and most collectible of all Australian recordings released on Lamington Records, that was on the verge of collapse when the record was made -- hence the half-live, half-studio configuration. The band had to compromise on this format because Lamington simply couldn't afford more studio time. According to Lamington only about 300 copies were ever pressed before the label folded, thus accounting for its rarity and copies selling on Ebay for around $350.00 U.S.

Post 49 - Alison MacCallum & Celebration – Hello Sunshine

Back by popular demand is Alison MacCallum. Apparently we have a bit of a gem here as none of the discographies even mention this release or the band Celebration. This track was produced by G. Wayne Thomas and is the B-Side to an earlier post #41. Here for you to download is “Hello Sunshine” (WBA-4006).

Post 48 - Kevin Borich – One More Dream

With a professional career spanning 30 years beginning with La De Das in New Zealand to his Kevin Borich Express and The Party Boys, Kevin has performed at some of the biggest rock events in Australia such as Sunbury, The Rockarenas. He has performed at 2 New Year’s Eve celebrations at the Opera House with a crowd of more than 70,000 people. Kevin is well known for his high energy guitar playing. From the “Angels Hand” LP that has never seen CD comes the single “One More Dream” (K-8088). Here for you download is that single.