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Electric 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,…
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Australian Singles Chart for 1978
These are the songs that Australians were listening to in 1978. Here is the end of year singles chart based on sales. Top Australian Singles *Denotes Australian artist
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Are 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,…
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Australian Gig Guide and Chart Listings for July 1980
In July 1980 Malcolm Fraser was Prime Minister, Sale of the Century hit our TV screens for the first time, Olivia Newton John had a solo number one in the…
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 Help 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,…
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You Weren’t In Love With Me: Billy Field’s 1981 Jazz-Pop Gem
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…
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Stimulation: 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…
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Live 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…
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Jessie’s Girl: Rick Springfield’s 1981 Pop-Rock Triumph
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,…
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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…
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Love Is In The Air: John Paul Young’s 1978 Disco Anthem
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…
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Better: 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,…
