• Becoming Little River Band: The Story Before the Band

    By Mark Gibson | February 24, 2025

    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.

  • How “Sadie (The Cleaning Lady)” Made John Farnham a Star

    By Mark Gibson | January 15, 2025

    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…

  • The Story Behind Daryl Braithwaite’s “You’re My World”

    By Mark Gibson | January 1, 2025

    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…

  • Jim Kelly and Barry Leef interviewed on their album Who Is Who

    By Mark Gibson | January 18, 2024

    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.

  • Australian Singles Chart For 1989

    By Mark Gibson | October 23, 2008

    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…

  • The Stems

    By Andy Ryan | February 15, 2009

    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…

  • Australian Singles Charts for 1980

    By Mark Gibson | October 29, 2010

    These are the songs that Australians were listening to in 1980. Here is the Australian Singles Charts for 1980 based on sales. Top Australian Singles Top selling singles in Australia…

  • Australian Singles Chart for 1969

    By Mark Gibson | May 30, 2007

    These are the songs that Australians were listening to in 1969. Here is the Australian Singles Chart for 1969 based on sales. *Denotes Australian artist. Top selling singles in Australia…

  • The Party Boys

    By Mark Gibson | February 17, 2007

    About Ex-Mondo Rock member Paul Christie formed Party Boys in 1982 as an occasional “supergroup” consisting of some of Australia’s finest musicians. The concept was that Christie would employ players…

  • Australian Singles Chart for 1967

    By Mark Gibson | March 5, 2007

    What were Aussies listening to way back in 1967. Here is the Australian Singles Chart for 1967 based on sales.*Denotes Australian artist. Top selling singles in Australia for 1967 Top…

  • Narara Music Festival 1984

    By Mark Gibson | October 15, 2008

    Our article from sometime back on the Narara Music Festival of 1983 has proved to be one of our most popular with many folks leaving their recollections and memories in…

  • Red Hot Summer Tour. Sun 26/3/2023. Bella Vista Farm.

    By Aussie Greg | October 27, 2023

    Bands. I live close to this venue and film/photograph here often over the past several years, so when I saw the Red Hot Summer Tour was going to be on…

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