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  • Tucker’s Daughter: The Making of Ian Moss’s 1989 Breakout Hit

    12 March 2025

    When Ian Moss released Tucker’s Daughter in 1989, it wasn’t just a song—it was a declaration. After years as Cold Chisel’s guitar wizard, he stepped into the spotlight with a single that roared to No.…

  • How John Farnham Turned Raindrops into a 1969 Chart-Topping Classic

    06 March 2025

    Back in December 1969, a young John Farnham stepped into the spotlight with a song that would echo through Australian music history: Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head. Fresh off the Butch Cassidy and the…

  • Dragon’s April Sun in Cuba – A ‘70s Rock Anthem Down Under

    27 February 2025

    In October 1977, Dragon unleashed April Sun in Cuba, a single that turned a Kiwi band into Aussie rock legends. Released on Portrait (PR 45008) as the lead track from their fourth album, Running Free,…

  • Becoming Little River Band: The Story Before the Band

    24 February 2025

    Before Little River Band became one of Australia’s greatest musical exports, its members were already shaping the country’s music scene in bands like The Twilights, Zoot, Mississippi, and Axiom. Discover their incredible journey from Adelaide’s vibrant ‘60s music scene to international stardom.

  • The Story Behind Divinyls’ “I Touch Myself”

    21 February 2025

    In 1990, Divinyls released a song that would not only define their career but also leave an indelible mark on the music world. “I Touch Myself” was a bold, sultry anthem that captured the spirit…

  • The Story Behind INXS’s “Original Sin”

    17 February 2025

    In 1983, INXS released the single that would catapult them into the mainstream and solidify their place in Australian music history: “Original Sin.” The track, written by the band’s frontman Michael Hutchence and keyboardist Andrew…

  • Johnny O’Keefe’s “She’s My Baby” – A Double Chart-Topper

    12 February 2025

    Explore the history of Johnny O’Keefe’s ‘She’s My Baby,’ the Australian rock and roll classic that topped charts twice, cementing J.O.K. as a music legend.

  • How “Sadie (The Cleaning Lady)” Made John Farnham a Star

    15 January 2025

    Before “You’re the Voice” catapulted him to international fame, John Farnham was a young pop star breaking through with an unlikely hit. “Sadie (The Cleaning Lady),” released in November 1967 through the Columbia label, was…

  • The Story Behind Daryl Braithwaite’s “You’re My World”

    01 January 2025

    In 1974, Daryl Braithwaite stepped into the spotlight as a solo artist with his rendition of “You’re My World.” Released through the Infinity label, this heartfelt ballad became an instant classic and marked the beginning…

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