Bony Moronie: Hush’s 1975 Glam-Rock Anthem

In April 1975, Hush released Bony Moronie, a glam-rock cover of Larry Williams’ 1957 classic that soared to No. 4 on the Kent Music Report. Released on Wizard (ZS-123), it charted for 27 weeks, went gold, and became their biggest hit. Produced by Robie Porter, it was the lead single from their fourth album, Rough…

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Love Is In The Air: John Paul Young’s 1978 Disco Anthem

John Paul Young’s Love Is In The Air

In 1978, John Paul Young released Love Is In The Air, a disco-pop gem that reached No. 3 on the Kent Music Report. Released on Albert Productions, it charted for 21 weeks and became a global hit. Written and produced by Harry Vanda and George Young, it was the lead single from JPY’s fourth album.…

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Better: The Screaming Jets’ 1991 Pub Rock Classic

Screaming Jets Better

In March 1991, The Screaming Jets released Better, a gritty pub rock anthem that soared to No. 3 on the ARIA Charts. Released on rooArt, it charted for 22 weeks, went gold, and became their signature hit. Written by Grant Walmsley and produced by Steve James, it was the lead single from their debut album,…

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Computer Games: Mi-Sex’s 1979 New Wave Breakthrough

In 1979, Mi-Sex released Computer Games, a synth-heavy new wave hit that topped Australia’s charts for one week. Released on CBS, it charted for 25 weeks, landing at No. 13 for the year. Written by Steve Gilpin and Kevin Stanton, with music by Stanton and Murray Burns, it was the second single from their debut…

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The Real Thing: Russell Morris’s 1969 Psychedelic Breakthrough

In 1969, Russell Morris released The Real Thing, a six-minute psychedelic masterpiece that topped Australia’s charts for two weeks. Released on Columbia, it was written by Johnny Young and produced by Ian “Molly” Meldrum, charting for 26 weeks and landing at No. 4 for the year. It knocked off Peter Sarstedt and bowed to The…

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Eagle Rock: Daddy Cool’s 1971 Rock’n’Roll Triumph

In 1971, Daddy Cool released Eagle Rock, a rock’n’roll hit that ruled Australia’s charts for ten weeks. Out on Sparmac Productions, it charted for 37 weeks, cementing its place in Aussie music. Written by Ross Wilson, with B-side Bom Bom, it took over from The Hollies and handed off to Drummond. A Melbourne classic, let’s…

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