Bands
Boppin’ the Blues: Blackfeather’s 1972 Rockabilly Triumph
In July 1972, Blackfeather released *Boppin’ the Blues*, a rockabilly cover that soared to No. 1 on the Kent Music Report. Released on Infinity (INK 4721), it charted for 28 weeks, held No. 1 for four weeks, and went gold. A Carl Perkins classic, it was the lead single from the *Boppin’ the Blues* album,…
Read MoreElectric Blue: Icehouse’s 1987 Synth-Rock Triumph
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 week, and went platinum. Co-written by Iva Davies and John Oates of Hall & Oates, produced by David Lord, it…
Read MoreAre You Old Enough: Dragon’s 1978 No. 1 Triumph
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 weeks, and went gold. Written by Paul Hewson and produced by Peter Dawkins, it was the lead single from O…
Read MoreStimulation: Wa Wa Nee’s 1986 Funk-Pop Sensation
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 hit. Written by Paul Gray and produced by Jim Taig, it was the lead single from their debut album, Wa…
Read MoreLive It Up: Mental As Anything’s 1985 Pop-Rock Triumph
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, and became their best-performing single. Written by Andrew ‘Greedy’ Smith and produced by Richard Gottehrer, it was the lead single…
Read MoreBony 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…
Read MoreBetter: The Screaming Jets’ 1991 Pub Rock Classic
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,…
Read MoreComputer 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…
Read MoreHelp Is On Its Way: Little River Band’s 1977 Smooth Rock Triumph
In 1977, Little River Band released Help Is On Its Way, a soft rock hit that topped Australia’s charts for one week. Released on EMI, it charted for 20 weeks, landing at No. 20 for the year. Written by Glenn Shorrock, it was the lead single from Diamantina Cocktail, their third album, and their only…
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