It‘s all about Australian music - this Podcast will take you on a musical journey from the land Down Under - Interviews with the stars, musicians and songwriter...
Help is on its Way was released in April 1977 and it was the lead single from the bands third studio album Diamantina Cocktail.
The song was the Little River Bands first and surprisingly only No.1 hit in Australia.
Our specials guests are LRB legends, Beeb Birtles and the songs writer, Glenn Shorrock.
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REISSUE: Curiosity Killed the Cat by the Little River Band
This is a reissued episode on the Little River Band and their debut single Curiosity Killed the Cat
The Little River Band are one of the most successful acts in the history of Australian music.
On the US Billboard charts, they’ve had 10 singles reach the Top 20 and they’ve sold more than 30 million records worldwide. The band were renowned for their tight harmonies and brilliant live performances.
Our specials guests are LRB legends, Beeb Birtles and Glenn Shorrock.
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I've Been to Bali Too by Redgum
I’ve Been to Bali Too was Redgums follow up single to their No.1 classic I Was Only 19 (A Walk in the Light Green).
Out of nowhere Redgum had become hot property. I Was Only 19 not only went to No.1 but the song found a place in the heart of a nation.
Living in Bali for a time is how John came to write the Bali Blues, which would one day morph into I’ve Been to Bali Too.
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REISSUE: I Was Only 19 by Redgum
This is a reissue of our 50th 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
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A Little Piece of Peace by Digby Richards
This episode is on one of the true pioneers of Australian music, Digby Richards and his 1972 hit song A Little Piece of Peace.
When released as a single by RCA Records in June 1971, A Little Piece of Peace reached 14 on the Australian charts – a dozens years after his first hit record, Digby was back on the charts again.
Sadly, Digby died in 1983 of pancreatic cancer, he was just 42-years-old. His musical legacy lives on and we hope this episode pays tribute to his contribution to Australian music.
Our special guest is Digby's former drummer and friend Leon Isackson, as well as Digby's younger brother Doug Richards.
It‘s all about Australian music - this Podcast will take you on a musical journey from the land Down Under - Interviews with the stars, musicians and songwriters - covering all era‘s of Australian rock and roll.
Awesome Aussie Songs is presented by Josh Ursem and written and produced by Sheldon Kidd.
Intro / outro music is Australia, So Nice by Holly Kirsten
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