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  • Electric Blue: Icehouse’s 1987 Synth-Rock Triumph

    13 July 2025

    In 1987, Icehouse dropped Electric Blue, a synth-rock gem that soared to No. 1 on the Kent Music Report. Released on Regular Records (K 389), it charted for 28 weeks, held No. 1 for one…

  • Are You Old Enough: Dragon’s 1978 No. 1 Triumph

    01 July 2025

    In 1978, Dragon dropped Are You Old Enough, a rock ballad that soared to No. 1 on the ARIA Charts. Released on Portrait (PR 45016), it charted for 23 weeks, held No. 1 for two…

  • Stimulation: Wa Wa Nee’s 1986 Funk-Pop Sensation

    24 June 2025

    In 1985, Wa Wa Nee dropped Stimulation, a funk-pop gem that soared to No. 2 on the ARIA Charts. Released on CBS (BA 3373), it charted for 27 weeks, went gold, and became their breakout…

  • Live It Up: Mental As Anything’s 1985 Pop-Rock Triumph

    14 June 2025

    In May 1985, Mental As Anything dropped Live It Up, a pop-rock classic that soared to No. 2 on the ARIA Charts. Released on Regular Records (RRSP 746), it charted for 23 weeks, went platinum,…

  • You Weren’t In Love With Me: Billy Field’s 1981 Jazz-Pop Gem

    10 June 2025

    In 1981, Billy Field dropped You Weren’t In Love With Me, a jazz-pop ballad that soared to No. 1 on the ARIA Charts. Released on WEA (100173), it charted for 22 weeks, went gold, and…

  • Jessie’s Girl: Rick Springfield’s 1981 Pop-Rock Triumph

    02 June 2025

    In 1981, Rick Springfield released Jessie’s Girl, a pop-rock earworm that soared to No. 1 on the ARIA Charts. Released on Wizard (ZS-473), it charted for 22 weeks, went gold, and became his only Australian…

  • Bony Moronie: Hush’s 1975 Glam-Rock Anthem

    28 May 2025

    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…

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

    22 May 2025

    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…

  • Better: The Screaming Jets’ 1991 Pub Rock Classic

    15 May 2025

    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…

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