Posts by Mark Gibson
Australian Singles Chart For 1989
These are the songs that Australians were listening to in 1989. Here is the end of year Australian Singles Chart For 1989 based on sales. Top 10 Selling Singles By Australian Artists for 1989 Top selling Australian singles for 1989 *Denotes Australian artist Gibbo’s pick for 1989 is Ian Moss with his classic hit, Tuckers…
Read MoreNarara Music Festival 1984
Our article from sometime back on the Narara Music Festival of 1983 has proved to be one of our most popular with many folks leaving their recollections and memories in the comments. Many also commented that they’d like to see an article about the 1984 Narara concert. The problem has been a lack of reference…
Read MoreZoot
About Zoot was a four piece pop/rock band formed in Adelaide, South Australia in 1965. They played many clubs and discos around Adelaide, gradually gathering a strong following. In 1968, they relocated to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia and performed in several Australian cities. Two of the more notable members of Zoot were founder Beeb Birtles, who…
Read MoreAustralian Albums Chart For 1988
These are the songs that Australians were listening to in 1988. Here is the Australian Albums Chart for 1988 based on sales. Top selling Australian albums for 1988 *Denotes Australian artist Kick – INXS* Dirty Dancing Soundtrack – Various Artists Freight Train Heart – Jimmy Barnes* Whenever You Need Somebody – Rick Astley The Lonesome Jubilee…
Read MoreAussie Rock Trivia Quiz 001
Hi everyone, here’s something a little bit different. I’m trialling a very short trivia quiz to see how well it works. There are 10 questions all up. There are no grand prizes, just the warm feeling you get from being a smarty! Correct answers are given at the end. Have a go & let me…
Read MoreCreedence and Beyond
About Sydney based band covering the music of Creedence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty. Tight musicianship, lush harmonies and audience rapport are the hallmarks of Creedence and Beyond which is centered on the extraordinary vocals of Steve Champion, whose authentic echo of Fogerty’s distinctive voice has amazed fans all over the world for more than…
Read MoreSeptember 24
On this day… Births 1948 Garth Porter of Sherbet – Born in Hamilton, New Zealand. Number 1 Singles 1970 – In The Summertime – The Mixtures 1971 – Daddy Cool – Drummond 1972 – Daddy Don’t You Walk So Fast – Wayne Newton 1973 – Never, Never, Never – Shirley Bassey 1974 – The Night…
Read MoreAustralian Singles Chart for 1988
These are the songs that Australians were listening to in 1988. Here is the end of year Australian singles chart for 1988, based on sales. Top selling Australian singles for 1988 *Denotes Australian artist (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life – Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes Simply Irresistible – Robert Palmer The Flame –…
Read MoreMen At Work
About Men at Work were an Australian reggae-influenced rock band which achieved international success in the 1980s. They are the only Australian artists to reach the Number 1 position in album and singles charts in both the United States and the United Kingdom with Business as Usual and “Down Under” respectively.[1] The group won the…
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