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Awesome Aussie SongsA Little Piece of Peace by Digby RichardsThis episode is on one of the true pioneers of Australian music, Digby Richards and his 1972 hit song A Little Piece of Peace.
When released as a single by RCA Records in June 1971, A Little Piece of Peace reached 14 on the Australian charts – a dozens years after his first hit record, Digby was back on the charts again.
Sadly, Digby died in 1983 of pancreatic cancer, he was just 42-years-old. His musical legacy lives on and we hope this episode pays tribute to his contribution to Australian music.
Our special guest is...2024-10-1433 min
Awesome Aussie SongsPride / 20 Miles / Fool Fool Fool by Ray Brown & The WhispersIn the Mid 1960’s Ray Brown and The Whispers were as big as any other band in Australia. Their popularity rivalled that of Billy Thorpe and The Aztecs and The Easybeats.
Incredibly the bands first three singles went straight to the top, going all the way to number 1 on the Sydney charts. The bands fourth single reached number 2.
They may not hold the reverence as a band that they once did, however, for many fans of the day, Ray Brown and The Whispers are still regarded as one of our finest bands of the time....2024-07-0547 min
Awesome Aussie SongsLost in Love by Air SupplyWe take a look at Air Supply’s breakthrough international hit Lost in Love.
This is our second episode on the band, one of the most successful acts to come out of Australia.
Our special guest is Air Supply’s hugely talented lead singer Russell Hitchcock.
2024-06-2334 min
Awesome Aussie SongsREISSUE: Love and Other Bruises by Air SupplyTo coincide with the release of our latest episode, Lost in Love by Air Supply, we have reissued our first episode that focuses on the bands early days and their debut hit single Love and Other Bruises.
2024-06-2331 min
Awesome Aussie SongsREISSUE: Bye Bye Baby by Col Joye & the Joy BoysThis is a reissue of our Bye Bye Baby episode, originally recorded in 2020.
We have decided to re-release our first episode on the band, to coincide with the release of our episode on Col Joye and the Joy Boys next big hit, Rockin Rollin Clementine.
Our special guest is Col Joye
2024-06-1018 min
Awesome Aussie SongsRockin Rollin Clementine by Col Joye & The Joy BoysIts mid-1959 and Col Joy and the Joye Boys had just created history, becoming the very first Australian rock band to make it to number 1 on the charts with the release of Bye Bye Baby.
It was now time to follow up the No.1 and the pressure was on. The band came up with another early classic of Australian music Rockin Rollin Clementine.
Our special guest is Col Joye.
2024-06-1035 min
Awesome Aussie SongsYou're So Vain by Chocolate StarfishThis episode is on the band Chocolate Starfish and their reworking of the Carly Simon song ‘You’re So Vain”.
Our Special Guest is the bands frontman, Adam Thompson.
2024-06-1029 min
3 στον αέρα3 στον αέρα Podcast S07E33: Beyond, MyCoast, Samsung, Unboxholics και ανέπαφες πληρωμές στα ΜΜΜΛίγο πριν το Πάσχα, πήγαμε μια βόλτα στη Θεσ/νικη για να δούμε από κοντά την έκθεση τεχνολογίας Beyond, και μοιραζόμαστε μαζί σας τις εντυπώσεις μας από τις ομιλίες και τις εταιρείες που ξεχώρισαν. Συνεχίζουμε με τη νέα εφαρμογή MyCoast, μέσω της οποίας είναι δυνατή η καταγγελία παραβάσεων που αφορούν τον αιγιαλό ή τις παραλίες, όπως για παράδειγμα τοποθέτηση ομπρελοκαθισμάτων χωρίς άδεια.
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Το podcast "3 στον Αέρα" είναι διαθέσιμο σε πολλές υπηρεσίες όπως το Anchor, Apple Podcasts και με βίντεο στα YouTube Music και Spotify!2024-04-3059 min
Awesome Aussie SongsCome A Little Bit Closer by The DelltonesCome A Little Bit Closer is the comeback record released by The Delltones following the death of their lead singer Noel Widerberg.
With the support of Noels family, The Dellies recruited former Crescents member Col Loughnan and they hit the studio with Johnny O'Keefe as producer. Together they created a classic version of Come A Little Bit Closer.
The song was the highest selling Australian single for 1963, as well as winning Song of the Year at the Australian Radio Awards.
Our specials guests are Pee Wee Wilson and Col Loughnan.
2023-08-0135 min
Awesome Aussie SongsWhat’s Love Got to Do With It by Tina TurnerWhat's Love Got to Do With It by Tina Turner has become an all time classic song. In this episode we speak with the songs co-writer and producer Terry Britten.
Not only did What's Love Got to Do With It win Terry a Grammy Award for Song of the Year in 1985, the song has also gone onto be inducted into Grammy Hall of Fame and has sold over 2 million copies worldwide.
The former Twilights guitarist sums it up perfectly in this episode "Can you believe it, this Adelaide boy from Tea Tree Gully going all...2023-06-2253 min
Awesome Aussie SongsCuriosity Killed the Cat by Little River BandThis episode is on the Little River Band and their debut single Curiosity Killed the Cat
The Little River Band are one of the most successful acts in the history of Australian music.
On the US Billboard charts, they’ve had 10 singles reach the Top 20 and they’ve sold more than 30 million records worldwide. The band were renowned for their tight harmonies and brilliant live performances.
Our specials guests are LRB legends, Beeb Birtles and Glenn Shorrock.
2023-03-2141 min
Awesome Aussie SongsVelvet Waters by Tony Worsley & the Fabulous Blue JaysThis episode is on Tony Worsley and the Fabulous Blue Jays and their hit song Velvet Waters
The group came together when leading promoter Ivan Dayman teamed up Brisbane singer Tony Worsley with well known Melbourne band The Blue Jays.
Before teaming up with Tony, The Blue Jays were one of Melbourne’s most popular bands, having formed in 1959. The band went through various line up changes and included musicians Frankie Brent, Chris Lawson, Doug Stirling, Bob Johnson, Laurie Allen, Johnny Cosgrove, Alan Easterbrook, Ray Houston, Dennis Tucker, and Doug Flower.
By the ti...2023-01-0245 min
Awesome Aussie SongsHey Are You Johnny Diesel?This mini episode comes from episode 16, Crying Shame by Johnny Diesel and the Injectors. Since their self-title debut album was released in 1989, Mark Lizotte aka Diesel has become a mainstay of the Australian music scene.
Diesel emigrated to Australia in 1971 with the Lizotte family settling in Perth. After his first band Innocent Bystanders broke up, together with a few bandmates they formed a new group – a then unnamed band – here’s Diesel telling the story of how Mark Lizotte morphed into Johnny Diesel.
2022-10-2710 min
Awesome Aussie SongsJohnny Cash is Still in the AirThis mini ep takes a look at music royalty Col Joye and the Joy Boys and the time they had to hold the attention of an 8000 strong crowd waiting for Johnny Cash to arrive at the stadium.
The band was at the very start of rock n roll in Australia and they are true pioneers. In this era, Col Joy and the Joye Boys popularity and chart success is only rivalled by that of Johnny O’Keefe and the Dee Jays. They also hold the distinction being the first Australian act to have a Number 1 record with By...2022-10-2712 min
Awesome Aussie SongsBlueys Dad is a Rock StarAs Blueys father, he is perhaps the most beloved heeler dog dad in the history of animation – Bandit is voiced by Custards’s Dave McCormack.
Custard where part of Oz music history when they played at the Crowded House farewell to the world concert, staged at the Sydney Opera House – via their first hit song Apartment, Custard had already had history with the iconic building.
Here's Dave talking about Apartment and how they came to shoot the songs film clip.
For more on Custard, check out episode 48 where we take a look th...2022-10-2712 min
Awesome Aussie SongsIs That Me at the MCG?This mini episode comes from 90’s band Fini Scad – they were band that shone brightly, if only briefly and are best known for their song Coppertone.
We spoke with Fini Scads drummer Jono McPhee and he was brutally honest about the highs and lows of the music business. While it wasn’t always sunshine and lollipops for Fini Scad, they still had plenty of ‘rock star’ moments. They toured with Midnight Oil and they were selected by Micheal Gudinski to play at Mushrooms 25th Anniversary at the MCG.
2022-10-2709 min
Awesome Aussie SongsDeath of a Pop StarIn this mini episode we take a look at the tragic death of one of Australia’s early pop stars, the lead singer of The Delltones, Noel Widerberg.
The singers death came as a huge shock to teenager all around Australia. The excitement that came with this new craze of rock n roll, was suddenly shattered with the death of one of their teen idols.
We speak with The Delltones legend Pee Wee Wilson
2022-10-2721 min
Awesome Aussie SongsYou Shot Me You Bastard!This mini ep is about the time Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs toured with way-out English performer Screaming Lord Sutch.
We speak with member of the Aztecs Tony Barber, no, not the Sale of the Century host but the bands guitarist. Tony emigrated to Australia in 1964 and he became a driving force on the beat pop scene.
You can hear more about Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs in episode 28 were we take a look at their first No.1 hit record Poison Ivy
2022-10-2711 min
Awesome Aussie SongsKidnapped at the Battle of Long TanThis mini episode is on Aria Hall of famer, Col Joye and the time he found his himself in Vietnam during the war and right smack in the middle of the Battle of Long Tan.
For the full story of Col’s experiences performing during the Vietnam War period check out episode 34.
2022-10-2712 min
Awesome Aussie SongsOrder Me a Gudinski Burger PleaseThis mini ep takes a look at ground breaking Australian rock band, Ayers Rock.
Formed in 1973, Ayers Rock were the first Australian act signed with Mushroom Records to break internationally.
When Ayers Rock recorded their debut album, Big Red Rock, they recorded it live-in-the-studio and it was a ground breaking album.
2022-10-2716 min
Awesome Aussie SongsRockin’ the Viet CongIn the world of music, The Rajahs are not a household name, however, they’ve had some extraordinary moments in their career.
Before they renamed themselves The Rajahs, the band were previously known as The R’Jays and they were one of the most popular acts in Australia. As Dig Richards and the R’Jays, they spread the gospel of rock n roll across the country and their success was only rivalled by the likes of Johnny O’Keefe and Col Joye.
Here’s Drummer Leon Isaccson telling us about how the band bec...2022-10-2712 min
Awesome Aussie SongsNot Tonight Mr SinatraDiana Trask is a music trail blazer – following World War 2, she was the first Australian female to break into the big time in the USA. She was the first to star on Prime Time American television, she was nominated for a Grammy and her diversity saw her cross-over from Jazz to pop and then go onto have a successful career in Country Music.
18 of her singles made the Billboard Country Charts. As a songwriter, she wrote a US top 10 hit for the Osmond Brothers and throughout her career Diana’s friends have included Johnny Cash and Glen Camp...2022-10-2714 min
Awesome Aussie SongsTo Love Somebody by The Bee GeesWithout doubt, The Bee Gees are the most successful act to come from Australia. In this episode of Awesome Aussie Songs, we take a look at one of their early international smash hits To Love Somebody.
Rather than just the Gibb Brothers performing as a trio, the 1967 to 69 incarnation of The Bee Gees was a 5 piece band capable of heart felt ballads, as well as equally being at home with some ‘four to the floor’ Rock n Roll.
We speak with The Bee Gees original lead guitarist Vince Melouney and he shares some fascinating insights into...2022-08-1348 min
Awesome Aussie SongsI Honestly Love You by Olivia Newton-JohnIt's with a heavy heart we release this episode on the Queen of Australian music, Olivia Newton-John.
Around 6 months ago we spoke to Olivia's friend and band leader Chong Lim about Olivia.
I Honestly Love You won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year 1974. The song was co-written by Jeff Barry and fellow Australian icon Peter Allen.
2022-08-1036 min
Awesome Aussie SongsRock & Roll (I Gave You The Best Years Of My Life) by Kevin JohnsonKevin Johnson is one of the countries finest singer / songwriters. While he has had plenty of success in Australia, it is on international scene where his thought provoking music has been truly appreciated.
Kevin has made the charts in the US, UK and across Europe and his songs have been covered by the likes of Tom Jones and Mac Davis.
Rock & Roll (I Gave You The Best Years Of My Life) is one of the most covered songs ever written by an Australian, in this episode we speak with Kevin about his career and how...2022-07-0856 min
Awesome Aussie SongsWoman You’re Breaking Me by The GroopThe episode is on The Groop and their song Woman You’re Breaking Me.
As a recording act, The Groop had two distinct periods featuring various different members. The Groop Mark 1 was a folk band and spanned 1964 to 66, while The Groop Mark 2 1966 to 69, had a pop rock sound.
Our Special guest is former member of The Groop and one of Australia’s greatest songwriters, Brian Cadd.
2022-05-1739 min
Awesome Aussie SongsNeedle in a Haystack by The TwilightsWhen looking back at the biggest bands of the mid to late 1960’s in Australia, The Easybeats and The Masters Apprentices immediately spring to mind and rightly so, both these bands were absolutely massive, however, ranking right alongside them in the popularity stakes was Adelaide band, The Twilights.
The Twilights had 9 singles make the charts over a 2 year period including a No.1 hit with Needle in a Haystack. As well as a No.1 hit record, they also had another 4 singles make it into the Top 5 on the National Charts.
It wasn’t just on the char...2022-03-2740 min
Awesome Aussie SongsYou’re the Voice by John Farnham John Farnham is an Australian music icon. In this episode we take a look at the highest selling Australian single of all time, You're the Voice.
Our special guest is Farnsie's musical director, keyboardists and right-hand man, Chong Lim.
2022-02-1450 min
Awesome Aussie SongsI’ll Be Gone by SpectrumThis episode is on Spectrum and their No.1 smash hit, I’ll Be Gone.
Spectrum formed in Melbourne in 1969 with Mike Rudd providing vocals, guitar and harmonica, Bill Putt on Bass, Drummer Mark Kennedy & Lee Neal playing Keyboards.
One of the highlights of the episode is the original demo for I’ll Be Gone, and it’s quite different to the song that we now know and love.
We also take a look at Spectrum’s alter ego band, The Indelible Murtceps – and yes, cleverly Murtceps is Spectrum spelt backwards.
Our special gu...2022-02-0148 min
Awesome Aussie SongsLove Junk by Johnny DieselThis episode is on Diesel and his first solo single Love Junk.
Love Junk was the first release from his hugely successful debut solo album Hepfidelity.
Our special guest is the man himself, Diesel.
2022-01-2319 min
Awesome Aussie SongsBombora by The AtlanticsThis episode is on the legendary band The Atlantics and their instrumental classic, Bombora. We speak with The Atlantics lead guitarist Jim Skaithitis.
When it comes to surfing, Australia has always been at the forefront of the sport and that’s no different when it comes to surf music, with Sydney band The Atlantics leading the charge.
The instrumental rock craze was inspired by the UK band The Shadows – there was Shadow-wanna be bands spring up all over the globe. The Shadows inspired a generation of up and coming musicians. Rather than kids now wanting to be...2022-01-0844 min
Awesome Aussie SongsI Was Only 19 (A Walk in the Light Green) by RedgumThis is our 50th episode at Awesome Aussie Songs and we are proud to release an episode on one of the most important songs ever written in Australia, I Was Only 19 (A Walk in the Light Green) by Redgum.
Our special guest is the writer of this iconic song John Schumann.
Here is the link to songs updated film clip from the movie Danger Close
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNTb9_zTvcQ
2021-12-3059 min
Awesome Aussie SongsEp49 Bombora by The AtlanticsThis episode is on the legendary band The Atlantics and their instrumental classic, Bombora. We speak with The Atlantics lead guitarist Jim Skaithitis.
When it comes to surfing, Australia has always been at the forefront of the sport and that’s no different when it comes to surf music, with Sydney band The Atlantics leading the charge.
The instrumental rock craze was inspired by the UK band The Shadows – there was Shadow-wanna be bands spring up all over the globe. The Shadows inspired a generation of up and coming musicians. Rather than kids now wanting to be Elvis...2021-12-2445 minAwesome Aussie SongsGirls Like That (Don‘t Go For Guys Like Us) by CustardLong before Bluey, the Emmy Award winning animated series and in a time prior to becoming an international cartoon-voicing mega star, Dave McCormack fronted one of the coolest bands in the land, Custard.
In this episode, we take a look at Custards biggest hit Girls Like That (Don't Go For Guys Like Us).
The video for the song won an ARIA Award and in the annual Triple J Hottest 100 for 1998 Girls Like That came in at No.3
You can check out the video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoW_fqr86JU2021-11-1456 min
Awesome Aussie SongsXavier Rudd is Not My Son by SpectrumSpectrum are an iconic band from the 1970's, that has continued to make great music into the 2000's and beyond.
The band is best known for their classic No.1 hit single, I'll Be Gone and it is a song that continues to be ranked amongst the "Best Aussie Songs of All Time" lists.
Our special guest is Spectrum's Mike Rudd and this episode takes a look at his song Xavier Rudd is Not My Son.
Its a great tune and it's sure to give you a laugh.
2021-09-1912 min
Awesome Aussie SongsThe Career of Lucky StarrLucky Starr has had an amazing 60 year career. He has had No,1 hit records and was the first Australian Rock n Roll star to gain any real sustained success in the USA.
Together with songwriter Geoff Mack, Lucky is best know for his smash hit song I've Been Everywhere, however, Lucky Starr's career is far more than just one hugely successful song.
Lucky Starr is still performing today and wowing crowds, just as he was when Rock n Roll first landed on Australian shores in the 1950's.
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Awesome Aussie SongsThe Career of Lonnie Lee & The LeemenLonnie Lee is a legend of Australian music. Together with his band The Leemen, they found chart topping success when the first wave of Rock n Roll hysteria was at its peak.
With over 60 years of living the Rock n Roll lifestyle, Lonnie has carved out a career that commands enormous respect.
Lonnie Lee and The Leemen were the first Australian act signed to Lee Gordon's record label, Leedon...... yes, a lot of Lee's mention in that previous sentence, but rest assured what it means is Lonnie Lee is one of the creators of the R...2021-09-021h 36
Awesome Aussie SongsStay The F*** At Home by Chris Franklin & the IsolatersJust like the success he had with his No.1 hit single Bloke, when Aussie comedian Chris Franklin wrote the Covid 19 lockdown anthem 'Stay The F*** At Home', he instantly hit the mark.
Chris reached out to a host of Australian music icons and he formed the lockdown band The Isolaters. These legends included Angry Anderson, Russell Morris, Murray 'Red Wiggle' Cook, Ella Hooper, Bob Spencer, Dave Gleeson and Kevin Bloody Wilson to name just a few of the stars involved.
Stay The F*** At Home even became a hit all around the world, with the c...2021-08-1914 min
Awesome Aussie SongsThe TMG Years - Ted Mulry GangThe Ted Mulry Gang were one of Australia's most popular bands throughout the 1970's.
Best known for their classic song Jump in my Car, the Ted Mulry Gang had 10 hit singles, as well as 4 albums making the charts. In terms of popularity as a band, TMG stood alongside contemporaries such as Sherbert, Skyhooks and they often had a young AC/DC along for the ride as their support band.
I sat down with Ted's younger brother Steve and we had a great chat about Ted and his days as the leader of the Ted Mulry G...2021-08-111h 31
Awesome Aussie SongsSolo Career - Ted MulryTed Mulry's solo career is often overshadowed by the enormous success of his time as leader of the the Ted Mulry Gang.
The singer / songwriter first found fame working with Harry Vanda and George Young at the famed Albert Studios in 1970. A creative pop balladeer, Ted found chart success with 5 singles prior to meeting up with the Gang.
I sat down with Ted's younger brother Steve and we had a great chat about about Ted and his music.
Sadly Ted passed away in 2001, aged just 53, however, his music still lives on!
2021-08-1146 min
Awesome Aussie SongsThe Mighty Guys - Leon’s Story Part 4The Mighty Guys - Leon's Story Part 4
At a time when The Fonz was king, The Mighty Guys and their brand of authentic Rock 'n' Roll proved to be a winner. In 1981, they released their debut album, Rockin' All Thru The Night and it went Gold on the ARIA Album charts.
The Mighty Guys also had a mighty reputation as a live band. The line up of The Mighty Guys were Mick Hamilton (formerly of The Moods & The Vibrants) vocals and guitar, Phil Eizenberg (formerly of The Ferrets) vocals and bass, with Leon Isackson (formerly...2021-07-2431 minAwesome Aussie SongsThe Beatles to Bee Gees - Leon’s Story Part 3The Beatles to Bee Gees - Leon's Story Part 3
Long before social media, The Rajahs fame blew up literally overnight. If there was a Twitter in the 1960's #THERAJAHS would have been sure to be trending in the 'twitter-verse'. The Rajahs had already achieved plenty of success as Dig Richards and the R'Jays, however, when Dig went solo, they changed their name from to The Rajahs and it was the start of an amazing musical journey.
Via a 'throw-away' recording session, The Rajahs became known as the "Australian Beatles" and "filled in" for the Fab Fo...2021-07-241h 01
Awesome Aussie SongsDigby Richards - Leon’s Story Part 2Digby Richards - Leon's Story Part 2
As Australia's very first teenage idol, Dig Richards was the pretty boy of Rock n Roll, often compared in looks to actor James Dean, he was a serious musician who realised there wasn't much of a future in being a 'teenager pop star pin up'.
Going by his full name Digby Richards he went on to carve out his own place in Australian music history. As a singer / songwriter he released 30 singles and 7 full length albums. His music was released in America, UK, Germany. Digby had chart success that sp...2021-07-241h 26
Awesome Aussie Songs”Digging” with Louis Armstrong & JOK - Leon’s Story Part"Digging" with Louis Armstrong and JOK - Leon's Story Part 1
In the early days of Rock 'n' Roll in Australia, Dig Richards & the R'Jays were one of the biggest bands in the land.
With movie-star good looks, Dig was Australia's very first teenage idol, and with his band the R'Jays, they were at the forefront of the Rock 'n' Roll revolution.
They were the first Aussie band to release a full length album through Festival Records and as a live act, they were as popular as any local band. They also appeared on m...2021-07-241h 06
Awesome Aussie SongsSoul Kind of Feeling by Dynamic HepnoticsThe Dynamic Hepnotics were one of the coolest bands in the land during the 80's. Their smooth, soulful style saw them stand out on the Aussie pub rock scene.
They topped the charts with the single Soul Kind of Feeling and backed it up with another Top 10 hit, Gotta Be Wrong.
Our special guest is the bands frontman and the songwriter of Soul Kind of Feeling, 'Continental' Robert Susz.
2021-06-1338 min
Awesome Aussie SongsAyers Rock - Big Red Rock & BeyondAyers Rock were the first Mushrooms Records band to sign an international recording deal. And not just with any old 'Mickey Mouse' American record label either - no less than A&M Records run by the legendary Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss
Ayers Rock created some incredible rock jazz soundscapes and they were the first Australian band to tour the American stadium circuit, playing before massive crowds in the years prior to the Aussie onslaught by the likes of LRB, AC/DC, INXS.
Our special guest is Ayers Rock's multi instrumentalist Col Loughnan
2021-06-1359 min
Awesome Aussie SongsAnzac Day Special - Normie RoweThis episode is part of our Anzac Day Special. We speak with the legendary singer Normie Rowe.
Normie was conscripted into the Army and was sent to Vietnam to fight the Viet Cong - from Pop Star to Soldier - Normie talks about his experiences in the jungle and also about the struggles that Vietnam Veterans faced once they returned home to Australia.
2021-04-2051 min
Awesome Aussie SongsAnzac Day Special - Col JoyeThis episode is part of our Anzac Day Special. We speak with Australian music royalty Col Joye and his experiences touring Vietnam.
Col was on stage performing for the troops at the base in Nui Dat when the ferocious Battle of Long Tan broke out. Before he could take a chopper ride to safety, he was kidnapped by some well meaning Aussie soldiers.
2021-04-2041 min
Awesome Aussie SongsAnzac Day Special - Digby RichardsThis episode is part of our Anzac Day Special. We take a look at Digby Richards and his tour of Vietnam entertaining the troops.
2021-04-2013 min
Awesome Aussie SongsAnzac Day Special - The DelltonesThis episode is part of our Anzac Day Special. We take a look at legendary group The Delltones and their time touring Vietnam entertaining the troops.
We speak with The Delltones bass man Pee Wee Wilson, as well as their lead singer Col Loughnan
2021-04-2039 min
Awesome Aussie SongsAnzac Day Special - Cathy WayneThis episode is part of our Anzac Day Special and we remember Cathy Wayne, the 19 year old Australian singer who was tragically killed on stage while she was performing for American troops.
Fellow performers Col Joye and Leon Issackson talk about Cathy and that fateful day.
2021-04-2010 min
Awesome Aussie SongsAnzac Day Special - The RajahsThis episode is part of our Anzac Day Special and features The Rajahs, the first Australian band to entertain the Aussie troops during the Vietnam War.
They even filled in for Bob Hope at a New Years Eve gig abroad the 17 storey warship, the USS Kittyhawk before 5000 Americans troops.
The Rajahs also played concerts for the local Vietnamese, giving the locals their first taste of rock n roll.
2021-04-2015 min
Awesome Aussie SongsAnzac Day Special - Lucky StarrThis episode of Awesome Aussie Songs is part of our Anzac Day Special and features another of our pioneer musicians Lucky Starr
We speak with the I've Been Everywhere Man about his time entertaining the troops in Vietnam and his incredible experiences.
2021-04-2014 min
Awesome Aussie SongsPoison Ivy by Billy Thorpe & The AztecsBilly Thorpe and the Aztecs are one of the most iconic bands in the history of Australian music.
Led by the late, great Billy Thorpe, the various versions of The Aztecs dominated the music scene for several decades. Although the line up of the band may have changed several times over the years, one constant of the group that remained was Billy Thorpe leading the charge.
This episode takes a look at their No.1 hit Poison Ivy. The band stared down the English Invaders for a while and Poison Ivy even kept The Beatles single C...2021-03-2351 min
Awesome Aussie SongsRun to Paradise by The ChoirboysThe Choirboys formed in the late 70’s and are one of the bands that typify Pub Rock. They’ve gone onto become one of the most melodic, hard-rocking bands ever produced in Australia.
All up The Choirboys have released 8 studio albums and they’re still rocking today.
This episode is on The Choirboys and their classic hit song Run to Paradise
Our special guest is the bands frontman and songwriter, Mark Gable
2020-11-2446 min
Awesome Aussie SongsCrumbled by Little QuirksLittle Quirks are an indie folk-rock band from the Central Coast of NSW. We take a look at their song Crumbled.
Apart from creating catchy music, and their energised live shows, what originally stood Little Quirks out from the crowd was their young age and also the fact the group is made up entirely of family members. Sisters Abbey and Mia Toole and their cousins Jaymi and Alex.
They first kicked off in their original line up in 2015 when guitarist Abby was aged 12, Jamie on mandolin was 15, with the band’s drummer, Mia, was aged ju...2020-11-2430 min
Awesome Aussie SongsOh Boy by Diana TraskDiana Trask is an entertainment trail blazer – she was the first female Australian to star on prime-time television in America, she was nominated for a Grammy and is one of the few artists to cross over from Jazz and pop, to go onto have a successful career in country music.
Very few ‘outsiders’ break into Nashville, however, Diana has had 18 singles make the Billboard Country Charts. As a songwriter, she wrote a US top 10 hit for the Osmond Brothers and throughout her career Diana’s friends and tour mates have included Frank Sinatra, Johnny Cash and Glen Campbell...2020-09-1649 minAwesome Aussie SongsLittle Miss Heartbreak by The Delltones with Hal Blaine & Scotty TurnerThis episode is on The Delltones and their time with legendary American musicians Hal Blaine and Scotty Turner.
Drummer Hal Blaine has played on 40 No.1 hits in America and guitarist Scotty Turner (also known as Scotty Turnbull) was a song writing partner of Buddy Holly.
When Blaine and Turner were on tour in Australia in 1959, they entered the studio with The Delltones. The song they recorded together was Little Miss Heartbreak. We felt this historic recording deserved its own episode and simply because this long-forgotten song simply rocks.
This song was included as...2020-09-1611 min
Awesome Aussie SongsLittle Ray of Sunshine by AxiomOwing to the fact that Axiom was made up of already established recording artists, the media immediately dubbed the new band Australia’s first ‘Supergroup’, not that the band agreed with the tag.
Axiom was formed when The Groops Brian Cadd and Don Mudie, joined forces with The Twighlights lead singer Glenn Shorrock. Drummer Doug Lavery was recruited from The Valentines and lead guitarist Chris Stockley came from another hit band Campact.
This episode takes a look at Axioms classic song, A Little Ray of Sunshine.
Our special g...2020-09-1633 minAwesome Aussie SongsLivin’ Lovin’ Wreck by Dig Richards & The R’JaysIn the early days of Rock 'n' Roll, Dig Richards & the R'Jays were one of the biggest bands in the land.
With his movie-star good looks, Dig was Australia's very first teenage idol, and with his band the R'Jays, they were at the forefront of the Rock 'n' Roll revolution in in Australia.
They were the first Aussie band to release a full-length album through Festival Records and as a live act, they were as popular as any local band. They even had their own television show on Channel 7 twice a week called Teen Time.2020-09-1635 min
Awesome Aussie SongsHowzat by SherbetFormed in 1969, Sherbet would go onto become one of the most successful Australian acts of all time. Led by vocalist Daryl Braithwaite, Sherbet had 20 consecutive singles make the ARIA charts. With 12 of these singles going top 10, including two No.1 hits in Howzat and Summer Love.
In this episode we take a look at Sherbets amazing career and we also focus on the band’s classic song Howzat.
Our special guest is Sherbets bass player and the co-writer of Howzat, Tony Mitchell.
Please share this episode if you enjoyed it - if you...2020-07-2948 min
Awesome Aussie SongsTouch of Paradise by John FarnhamTouch of Paradise was the third single released from John Farnham’s all-conquering album Whispering Jack.
The song was co-written by Ross Wilson of Daddy Cool and Mondo Rock fame. Episode 14 of this podcast takes a look at Daddy Cool. The other co-writer of Touch of Paradise was Gulliver Smith from cult Melbourne band Company Caine.
The Whispering Jack album has now sold over 2 million copies worldwide. The record is the highest selling album by an Aussie and it sits second, only behind Meat Loafs Bat Out of Hell, for the most albums sol...2020-07-2918 min
Awesome Aussie SongsSend Me An Angel by Real LifeWhen the synth pop of New Wave took off in Australia in the early 1980’s, Real Life were at the forefront of this emerging genre. The Melbourne band flew the flag for the New Romantics.
This episode is on Real Life’s worldwide smash hit, Send Me An Angel.
Our special guest is Real Life’s singer, songwriter and guitarist, David Sterry.
Thanks for Listening to Awesome Aussie Songs. Please share this episode if you enjoyed it - if you could give the Podcast a rating and comment, that would be greatl...2020-07-2934 min
Awesome Aussie SongsRock On by Johnny Rebb and His RebelsThis episode is on one of Australia’s pioneer rock n roll bands Johnny Rebb and His Rebels, we take a look at their long lost classic Rock On
Our special guest is the bands piano player and co-founder, John Charter.
As a member of the first Rock n Roll band ever formed in Australia, John Charter has been there from the very beginning and is a true pioneer of music in this country. The first official Aussie rock band was Alan Dale and the House Rockers.
He then helped to form one of...2020-06-0920 min
Awesome Aussie SongsBad Habits by Billy FieldThis episode is on thought provoking chart topper Billy Field and his classic hit song, Bad Habits.
Our special guest is the man himself, Billy Field.
Billy Field was one of the most popular musicians in Australian in the early 1980’s
Fusing Jazz and Pop, Billy's distinctive husky vocals and piano playing saw him top both the singles and album charts and his songs have been recorded by International superstars such as Mick Fleetwood and David Lee Roth.
While he is best know as the piano thumping and jumping scat man, Bi...2020-06-0926 minAwesome Aussie SongsCrying Shame by Johnny Diesel and The InjectorsThis episode is on Johnny Diesel and The Injectors and their hit song, Crying Shame.
Our special guest was the bands front man, guitarist and songwriter, Diesel.
When Johnny Diesel and The Injectors first burst onto the Australian music scene, they took the country by storm.
Their hard rocking self-titled debut album would go onto become the highest selling album in 1989. On the back of this album, the band would also win 2 Aria awards.
At the time, the album became the highest selling debut album ever released by an Au...2020-06-0941 minAwesome Aussie SongsLove and Other Bruises by Air SupplyThis episode is on one of the highest selling Australian acts of all time, Air Supply.
We take a look at their debut hit single Love and Other Bruises. Our special guest is Air Supply's lead singer Russell Hitchcock.
When it comes to international ground breaking chart success, Air Supply are one of the most popular bands to ever come out of Australia.
They stand alongside acts like AC/DC, The Bee Gees and INXS, when it comes to worldwide acclaim of their music.
Air Supply have conquered both North and...2020-05-2431 min
Awesome Aussie SongsEagle Rock by Daddy CoolThe continued success of Eagle Rock has been phenomenal – the debut single by Daddy Cool became the highest selling song in Australia in 1971 and it also reached No.1 in New Zealand.
In 2001 APRA released a list of the most successful songs in Australian music history and Eagle Rock came in at number 2, only behind Friday on My Mind by the Easybeats.
The song is a true Aussie classic and as the lyrics say – The Good Old Eagle Rock Is Here to Stay.
Our special guest is Daddy Cool's front man and the songwriter of Eagle...2020-05-1831 min
Awesome Aussie SongsSatellite by One Dollar ShortThis episode is on Aussie punk pop band One Dollar Short and their song Satellite.
Satellite comes from their debut album Eight Days Away. The album reached No.7 on the Aria Charts in 2002.
Our special guest is One Dollar Short's guitarist and songwriter Trent Crawford.
Awesome Aussie Songs is presented by Josh Ursem and written and produced by Sheldon Kidd.
Intro / outro music is Australia, So Nice by Holly Kirsten
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Awesome Aussie SongsIt Ain’t Necessarily So by Normie Rowe & The PlayboysThis episode is on Normie Rowe and the Playboys and their number 1 smash hit It Ain’t Necessarily So.
Our special guest is Australia’s original King of Pop himself, Normie Rowe.
Thanks for Listening to Awesome Aussie Songs
Guest Suggestions are more than welcomed.
Hail, Hail, Australian Rock n Roll.
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Awesome Aussie SongsGet A Little Dirt On Your Hands by The DelltonesOur first Rock n Roll tragedy came with the death of The Delltones lead singer Noel Widerberg.
Just 23 years old and one of Australia's biggest pop stars, Noel died just as his career was hitting new heights.
We speak with The Dellies legend, Ian 'Pee Wee' Wilson and this episode pays tribute to the early years of the group and it's leader Noel Widerberg.
Awesome Aussie Songs is presented by Josh Ursem and written and produced by Sheldon Kidd.
Intro / outro music is Australia, So Nice by Holly Kirsten
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All Australian Music StoriesNew Podcast - Awesome Aussie SongsWe have a new podcast series - Awesome Aussie Songs - please check it out, it's available at iTunes, Spotify or Stitcher or where ever you get your podcasts.
There are episodes on Skyhooks, AC/DC, Swanee, Short Stack, TMG and plenty more!
https://awesomeaussiesongs.podbean.com/
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Awesome Aussie SongsLiving in the 70’s by SkyhooksThere’s not many bands that can claim to be an original act, Melbourne band Skyhooks certainly can. No group has looked or sounded like Skyhooks and it’s a formula they took to the very top.
Under the direction of chief songwriter and bass guitarist Greg Macainsh, Skyhooks took the glam rock image to the very extreme, and then some.
The Skyhooks line up we know and love with Freddie, Greg, Bongo, Red and Shirley broke all the Australian chart records of the time.
The special guest for this episode is Skyhooks guit...2020-01-2317 minAwesome Aussie SongsI Just Want to be Your Everything by Andy GibbThis episode is on Andy Gibb and the song, I Just Want to Be Your Everything.
When released as a single in 1977, I Just Want to Be your Everything went to No.1 on the American Billboard Charts, it also reached No.1 in Canada, Australia, Chile and Brazil.
Andy is of course, the younger brother to Barry, Robin and Maurice, otherwise know to the world as the Bee Gees, however, Andy’s success wasn’t confined to just the music business either, he also co-hosted the top rating American TV show Solid Gold. This show was synd...2020-01-2315 minAwesome Aussie SongsCoppertone by Fini ScadCreators of the song Coppertone, Sydney band Fini Scad shined brightly, if only briefly, in the mid 1990's.
This episode highlights the triumphs and pitfalls that go along with being in an up-and-coming band hailed as the 'next big thing'.
Signed to Mushroom Records, the Fini Scad story is a lesson on how the business side of things can quickly sour an emerging musical dream.
While the Fini Scad story doesn't finish with a fairytale ending, their musical legacy is a fantastic album Widerscreen and a heap of high energy songs that have...2020-01-2331 minAwesome Aussie SongsSpicks & Specks by The Bee GeesInducted into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame and one of the highest selling acts of all time.......... say no more, ladies and gentlemen, Spicks and Specks by The Bee Gees.
We have two special for this episode - Aussie music legend, Col Joye and Dig Richards and the R'Jays drummer Leon Isaacson.
Thanks for Listening to Awesome Aussie Songs
Guest Suggestions are more than welcomed.
Awesome Aussie Songs is presented by Josh Ursem and written and produced by Sheldon Kidd.
Intro / outro music is Australia, So Nice by...2020-01-2317 minAwesome Aussie SongsPlanets by Short StackAlong with mass hysteria, Short Stack's rock n roll legacy was assured with a No.1 Album on the Australian charts.
This episode is on their hit single Planets.
Despite the haters, these guys have musical credibility and a huge fan base to prove it.
Tagged as a “Boy Band”, the three-piece actually formed in a backyard shed, a place where all good rock bands are born.
Formed in 2005, by the time Short Stack hit the charts in 2009, they were masters of self-promoting and interacting with their ever-growing legion of fans online.
2020-01-2318 minAwesome Aussie SongsBye Bye Baby by Col Joye & the Joy BoysTo put it simply, Col Joye and the Joy Boys are Australian Music Royalty.
Leader's of the Rock n Roll revolution in this country, Col Joye and the Joy Boys were at the forefront of spreading the word of Rock n Roll to the masses from the late 1950's and beyond.
Col Joye and the Joy Boys were the first Australian act to claim the No.1 spot on the local charts with Bye Bye Baby - and many more hits were to come - in all, they have released over 50 singles, 30 EP's and 40 albums.
...2020-01-2318 min
Awesome Aussie SongsHigh Voltage by AC/DCThis episode is on the AC/DC classic High Voltage.
When we were speaking with John "Swanee" Swan, he gave us this little nugget of a story about Bon Scott and the recording of High Voltage - and we thought it was only fair, that we share it with you!
Awesome Aussie Songs is presented by Josh Ursem and written and produced by Sheldon Kidd.
Intro / outro music is Australia, So Nice by Holly Kirsten
Hail, Hail, Australian Rock n Roll.
2020-01-2314 minAwesome Aussie SongsI’ve Been Everywhere Man by Johnny Cash / Lucky StarrOK, we're gonna to claim it from the outset, at Awesome Aussie Songs we believe that I've Been Everywhere is the most influential and far reaching song ever written by an Australian.
This little Aussie masterpiece was written by Geoff Mack in a Sydney car park one day, when Mack had an hour to waste and nothing to read but three road maps. Originally recorded by Lucky Starr, this song would in fact, go everywhere!
The special guest for this episode is Lucky Starr
Thanks for Listening to Awesome Aussie Songs
...2020-01-2332 minAwesome Aussie SongsIf I Were a Carpenter by SwaneeSwanee is the elder statesman of one of Australia's most distinguished musical families and he has lived the rock and roll life.
In this episode we take a look and listen to If I Were a Carpenter by Swanee.
Thanks for Listening to Awesome Aussie Songs
Guest Suggestions are more than welcomed.
Awesome Aussie Songs is presented by Josh Ursem and written and produced by Sheldon Kidd.
Intro / outro music is Australia, So Nice by Holly Kirsten
Hail, Hail, Australian Rock n Roll.
2020-01-2320 minAwesome Aussie SongsJump in My Car by Ted Mulry GangThe Ted Mulry Gang were one of Australia's most popular bands throughout the 1970's.
Best known for their classic song Jump in my Car, the Ted Mulry Gang had 10 hit singles, as well as 4 albums that made the charts.
In terms of popularity, TMG stood alongside contemporaries such as Sherbert, Skyhooks and they often had a young AC/DC along for the ride as their support band.
Sadly Ted passed away in 2001, aged just 53, however, the music of TMG lives on!
The special guest for this episode is Steve Mulry, Ted's y...2020-01-2314 min
All Australian Music StoriesEp17 - The Mighty GuysAt a time when The Fonz was king, The Mighty Guys and their brand of authentic Rock 'n' Roll proved to be a winner.
In 1981, they released their debut album, Rockin' All Thru The Night and it went Gold on the ARIA Album charts. The Mighty Guys also had a mighty reputation as a live band.
The line up of The Mighty Guys were Mick Hamilton (formerly of The Moods & The Vibrants) vocals and guitar, Phil Eizenberg (formerly of The Ferrets) vocals and bass, with Leon Isackson (formerly Dig Richards & the R'Jays and The Rajahs) v...2019-09-0932 min
All Australian Music StoriesEp16 - The RajahsLong before social media, The Rajahs fame blew up literally overnight. If there was a Twitter in the 1960's #THERAJAHS would have been sure to be trending in the 'twitter-verse'.
The Rajahs had already achieved plenty of success as Dig Richards and the R'Jays, however, when Dig went solo, they changed their name from to The Rajahs and it was the start of an amazing musical journey.
Via a 'throw-away' recording session, The Rajahs became known as the "Australian Beatles" and "filled in" for the Fab Four, giving Aussie teenagers their fix of Beatlemania before th...2019-08-291h 08
All Australian Music StoriesEp15 - Digby Richards (Solo Career)As Australia's very first teenage idol, Dig Richards was the pretty boy of Rock n Roll, often compared in looks to actor James Dean, he was a serious musician who realised there wasn't much of a future in being a 'teenager pop star pin up'.
Going by his full name Digby Richards he went on to carve out his own place in Australian music history. As a singer / songwriter he released 30 singles and 7 full length albums. His music was released in America, UK, Germany.
Digby had chart success that spanned three decades and he is as...2019-08-291h 30
All Australian Music StoriesEp14 - Dig Richards & the R'JaysIn the early days of Rock 'n' Roll in Australia, Dig Richards & the R'Jays were one of the biggest bands in the land.
With movie-star good looks, Dig was Australia's very first teenage idol, and with his band the R'Jays, they were at the forefront of the Rock 'n' Roll revolution.
They were the first Aussie band to release a full length album through Festival Records and as a live act, they were as popular as any local band. They also appeared on many Lee Gordon Big Shows and more than held their own playing a...2019-08-291h 09
All Australian Music StoriesEp13 - Ted Mulry Gang (TMG)The Ted Mulry Gang were one of Australia's most popular bands throughout the 1970's.
Best known for their classic song Jump in my Car, the Ted Mulry Gang had 10 hit singles, as well as 4 albums making the charts. In terms of popularity as a band, TMG stood alongside contemporaries such as Sherbert, Skyhooks and they often had a young AC/DC along for the ride as their support band.
I sat down with Ted's younger brother Steve and we had a great chat about Ted and his days as the leader of the Ted Mulry G...2018-12-201h 47
All Australian Music StoriesEp12 - Ted Mulry (Solo)Ted Mulry's solo career is often overshadowed by the enormous success of his time as leader of the the Ted Mulry Gang.
The singer / songwriter first found fame working with Harry Vanda and George Young at the famed Albert Studios in 1970. A creative pop balladeer, Ted found chart success with 5 singles prior to meeting up with the Gang.
I sat down with Ted's younger brother Steve and we had a great chat about about Ted and his music.
Sadly Ted passed away in 2001, aged just 53, however, his music still lives on!
...2018-12-2048 min
All Australian Music StoriesEp11 - Short StackAlong with mass hysteria, Short Stack achieved great success, their Rock n Roll legacy was assured with a No.1 Album and they also featuring on the cover of the Australian Rolling Stone magazine. Despite the haters, these guys have musical credibility and a huge fan base to prove it.
Short Stack never took themselves too seriously, tagged as a “Boy Band”, the three-piece actually formed in a backyard shed, a place where all good Rock n Roll bands are born. Formed in 2005, by the time Short Stack hit the charts in 2009, they were masters of self-promoting the band...2018-11-251h 17
All Australian Music StoriesEp10 - Ayers RockAyers Rock were the first Mushrooms Records band to sign an international recording contract. And not just with any old 'Mickey Mouse' American record label either - no less than A&M Records run by the legendary Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss.
The extraordinary musical journey of former lead vocalist of The Delltones and also The Crescents, Col Loughnan, is an amazing tale.
A bona fide singing pop star, with a swag of hit records - Col gave it all away to play the saxophone - in a short space of time he would go...2018-10-051h 30
All Australian Music StoriesEp9 - The Delltones & The CrescentsCol Loughnan - Part 1 - From Hanging Five to hanging out in the same recording studio as Stevie Wonder, with David Bowie dropping by for a listen, twice!
The extraordinary musical journey of former lead vocalist of The Delltones and also The Crescents, Col Loughnan, is an amazing tale.
A bona fide singing pop star, with a swag of hit records - Col gave it all away to play the saxophone - in a short space of time he would go on to become a member of the famed Daly-Wilson Big Band, before joining Ayres...2018-10-051h 30
All Australian Music StoriesEp8 - Johnny Rebb and his RebelsAs a member of the first Rock n Roll band **EVER** formed in Australia, Alan Dale and the House Rockers, John Charter has been there from the very start and is a true pioneer of music in this country.
Performing on a triple Aussie headlining show at the Sydney Town Hall in 1957, starring Johnny O'Keefe and the Dee Jays, Col Joye and the Joy Boys and Alan Dale and the House Rockers, John meets his future musical partner and another legendary Australian band is formed - Johnny Rebb and His Rebels.
The musical director of i...2018-10-011h 50
All Australian Music StoriesEp7 - Fini ScadCreators of the anthemic song, Coppertone, Sydney band Fini Scad shined brightly, if only briefly, in the mid 1990's.
In this episode I talk with Fini Scad drummer Jono McPhee about his musical journey and the triumphs and pitfalls that go with being in a Rock n Roll band.
Signed to Mushroom Records, the Fini Scad story is a lesson on how the business side of things can quickly sour an emerging musical dream.
While the Fini Scad story doesn't finish with a fairytale ending, their musical legacy is a fantastic album Widerscreen...2018-10-011h 32
All Australian Music StoriesEp6 - Lonnie Lee and the LeemenLonnie Lee is a legend of Australian music. Together with his band The Leemen, they found chart topping success when the first wave of Rock n Roll hysteria was at its peak.
With over 60 years of living the Rock n Roll lifestyle, Lonnie has carved out a career that commands enormous respect.
Lonnie Lee and the Leemen were the first Australian act signed to Lee Gordon's record label, Leedon...... yes, a lot of Lee's mention in that previous sentence, but rest assured what it means is Lonnie Lee is one of the creators of the R...2018-10-011h 38
All Australian Music StoriesEp5 - Billy FieldKing Fox, a schoolboy psychedelic rock band (you don't hear that description very often), won a Sydney radio competition in 1970 and recorded a hit record, Unforgotten Dreams, before disappearing without a trace.
The bands bass guitarist, Billy Field, would later emerge in the early 80's as a piano playing, singer-songwriter, gaining No.1's and going on to be one of Australia's most successful solo artists of that time.
Fuzing Jazz and Pop, the distinctive vocals of Billy Field can be heard on two of the most memorable hits of the 1980's in chart toppers, Bad Ha...2018-10-011h 33
All Australian Music StoriesEp4 - Col Joye & The Joy Boys - Part 2This is Part 2 of the Col Joye and the Joy Boys episode.
To put it simply, Col Joye is Australian Music Royalty.
A leader of the Rock n Roll revolution in this country from the very start, Col Joye and the Joy Boys were at the forefront of spreading this new 'devils music' to the masses in the late 1950's.
Col Joye and the Joy Boys were the first Australian act to hit No.1 on the local charts and in all, they have released over 50 singles, 30 EP's and 40 albums.
An ARIA...2018-10-011h 08All Australian Music StoriesEp3 - Col Joye & The Joy Boys - Part 1To put it simply, Col Joye is Australian Music Royalty.
A leader of the Rock n Roll revolution in this country from the very start, Col Joye and the Joy Boys were at the forefront of spreading this new 'devils music' to the masses in the late 1950's.
Col Joye and the Joy Boys were the first Australian act to hit No.1 on the local charts and in all, they have released over 50 singles, 30 EP's and 40 albums.
An ARIA Hall of Famer and also awarded an Order of Australia, Col Joye has achieved...2018-10-011h 53
All Australian Music StoriesEp2 - One Dollar ShortOne Dollar Short were Australia's leading Pop Punk band in the early 2000's.
A string of catchy hits saw ODS a favourite of the festival circuit crowd.
On this episode of the All Australian Music Stories podcast, I speak with guitarist Trent Crawford on his time in One Dollar Short, as well as becoming a member of another leading Aussie band, Something With Numbers.
A talented songwriter, Trent covers many genres. Apart from writing plenty of Alternative Rock hits, Trent has also enjoyed success writing with Country queen, Kasey Chambers.
Thanks...2018-10-011h 34
All Australian Music StoriesEp1 - Lucky StarrLucky Starr has had an amazing 60 year career. He has had No,1 hit records and was the first Australian Rock n Roll star to gain any real sustained success in the USA.
Together with songwriter Geoff Mack, Lucky is best know for his smash hit song I've Been Everywhere, however, Lucky Starr's career is far more than just one hugely successful song.
Lucky Starr is still performing today and wowing crowds, just as he was, when Rock n Roll first landed on Austalian shores in the 1950's.
Thanks for Listening - please like o...2018-10-012h 10
Carolina Weather GroupMyCoast.org, tracking flooding along the shoreChris Rae & Wesley Shaw from MyCoast.org take us behind-the-scenes of their Web site and mobile app, which track flooding along the shores. They are currently operating in several states, including South Carolina, where the public can view and submit flooding reports.2018-08-301h 05