Awesome Aussie Songs

I’ll Be Gone by Spectrum

This episode is on Spectrum and their No.1 smash hit, I’ll Be Gone.

Spectrum formed in Melbourne in 1969 with Mike Rudd providing vocals, guitar and harmonica, Bill Putt on Bass, Drummer Mark Kennedy & Lee Neal playing Keyboards.

One of the highlights of the episode is the original demo for I’ll Be Gone, and it’s quite different to the song that we now know and love.

We also take a look at Spectrum’s alter ego band, The Indelible Murtceps – and yes, cleverly Murtceps is Spectrum spelt backwards.

Our special guest is Spectrum’s (and the Murtceps) Mike Rudd.

Love Junk by Johnny Diesel

This episode is on Diesel and his first solo single Love Junk.

Love Junk was the first release from his hugely successful debut solo album Hepfidelity.

Our special guest is the man himself, Diesel.

 

Bombora by The Atlantics

This episode is on the legendary band The Atlantics and their instrumental classic, Bombora. We speak with The Atlantics lead guitarist Jim Skaithitis.

When it comes to surfing, Australia has always been at the forefront of the sport and that’s no different when it comes to surf music, with Sydney band The Atlantics leading the charge.

The instrumental rock craze was inspired by the UK band The Shadows – there was Shadow-wanna be bands spring up all over the globe.  The Shadows inspired a generation of up and coming musicians. Rather than kids now wanting to be Elvis, suddenly every kid wanted to be Hank Marvin and become a guitar hero.

While The Atlantics were unabashed fans of The Shadows, their own original and innovative sound saw the band stand out from the rest. Over the years The Atlantics have gone onto gain their own international acclaim and are now ranked among the finest bands of the surf rock genre.

I Was Only 19 (A Walk in the Light Green) by Redgum

This is our 50th episode at Awesome Aussie Songs and we are proud to release an episode on one of the most important songs ever written in Australia, I Was Only 19 (A Walk in the Light Green) by Redgum.

Our special guest is the writer of this iconic song John Schumann.

Here is the link to songs updated film clip from the movie  Danger Close
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNTb9_zTvcQ

 

Girls Like That (Don‘t Go For Guys Like Us) by Custard

Long before Bluey, the Emmy Award winning animated series and in a time prior to becoming an international cartoon-voicing mega star, Dave McCormack fronted one of the coolest bands in the land, Custard.

In this episode, we take a look at Custards biggest hit Girls Like That (Don't Go For Guys Like Us).

The video for the song won an ARIA Award and in the annual Triple J Hottest 100 for 1998 Girls Like That came in at No.3 

You can check out the video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoW_fqr86JU

Our special guest is Dave McCormack.

Xavier Rudd is Not My Son by Spectrum

Spectrum are an iconic band from the 1970's, that has continued to make great music into the 2000's and beyond.

The band is best known for their classic No.1 hit single, I'll Be Gone and it is a song that continues to be ranked amongst the "Best Aussie Songs of All Time" lists.

Our special guest is Spectrum's Mike Rudd and this episode takes a look at his song Xavier Rudd is Not My Son.

Its a great tune and it's sure to give you a laugh.

The Career of Lucky Starr

Lucky Starr has had an amazing 60 year career. He has had No,1 hit records and was the first Australian Rock n Roll star to gain any real sustained success in the USA.

Together with songwriter Geoff Mack, Lucky is best know for his smash hit song I've Been Everywhere, however, Lucky Starr's career is far more than just one hugely successful song.

Lucky Starr is still performing today and wowing crowds, just as he was when Rock n Roll first landed on Australian shores in the 1950's.

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The Career of Lonnie Lee & The Leemen

Lonnie Lee is a legend of Australian music. Together with his band The Leemen, they found chart topping success when the first wave of Rock n Roll hysteria was at its peak.

With over 60 years of living the Rock n Roll lifestyle, Lonnie has carved out a career that commands enormous respect. 

Lonnie Lee and The Leemen were the first Australian act signed to Lee Gordon's record label, Leedon...... yes, a lot of Lee's mention in that previous sentence, but rest assured what it means is Lonnie Lee is one of the creators of the Rock n Roll industry in Australia.

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Stay The F*** At Home by Chris Franklin & the Isolaters

Just like the success he had with his No.1 hit single Bloke, when Aussie comedian Chris Franklin wrote the Covid 19 lockdown anthem 'Stay The F*** At Home', he instantly hit the mark.

Chris reached out to a host of Australian music icons and he formed the lockdown band The Isolaters. These legends included Angry Anderson, Russell Morris, Murray 'Red Wiggle' Cook, Ella Hooper, Bob Spencer, Dave Gleeson and Kevin Bloody Wilson to name just a few of the stars involved. 

Stay The F*** At Home even became a hit all around the world, with the creators of South Park even adding their own film clip to the song. 

The music video to Stay The Fuck At Home is also a classic and its sure to give you a laugh
Here's the link to it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnBtOPUMyqU&list=RDSnBtOPUMyqU&start_radio=1

The TMG Years - Ted Mulry Gang

The Ted Mulry Gang were one of Australia's most popular bands throughout the 1970's.

Best known for their classic song Jump in my Car, the Ted Mulry Gang had 10 hit singles, as well as 4 albums making the charts. In terms of popularity as a band, TMG stood alongside contemporaries such as Sherbert, Skyhooks and they often had a young AC/DC along for the ride as their support band. 

I sat down with Ted's younger brother Steve and we had a great chat about Ted and his days as the leader of the Ted Mulry Gang.

Sadly Ted passed away in 2001, aged just 53, however, the music of TMG still lives on!