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Australian Singles Chart for 1973
These are the songs that Australians were listening to in 1973. Here is the end of year Australian Singles Chart for 1973, based on sales.*Denotes Australian artist Top selling singles…
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How Farewell Aunty Jack Captured Australia’s ’70s Rebellion
In 1974, a song born from a TV show about a cross-dressing bikie blasted to No. 1 on Australia’s charts, elbowing out David Bowie and holding court for three weeks.…
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Tucker’s Daughter: The Making of Ian Moss’s 1989 Breakout Hit
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…
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How John Farnham Turned Raindrops into a 1969 Chart-Topping Classic
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…
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Becoming Little River Band: The Story Before the Band
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.
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How “Sadie (The Cleaning Lady)” Made John Farnham a Star
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…
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The Story Behind Daryl Braithwaite’s “You’re My World”
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…
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Jim Kelly and Barry Leef interviewed on their album Who Is Who
Jim Kelly and Barry Leef recently collaborated on an original album called Who Is Who. These guys go way back to bands like Crossfire, Bakery, and Supermarket. They toured extensively together in Supermarket but this is their first recording together. I was lucky enough to be able to interview them both about this project and found them great storytellers.
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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…
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This month in Australian music – May
Australian Musicians born in May Australian Musicians passing away in May Number One Singles in Australia in May Videos Gigs from May 1979 Gigs from May 1980
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Pseudo Echo
Pseudo Echo is a Melbourne based band originally active from 1982 to around 1998. They reformed around 2000 & still perform at the time of writing. Formed by school friends…
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The Stems
History Perth, Western Australia, the most isolated capital city in the world. Because of, or in spite of this, it has produced some of Australia’s most influential bands. Like the…
