Awesome Aussie Songs

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.

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.

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. Thanks for Listening - please like our Facebook page - Awesome Aussie Songs

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. Thanks for Listening - please like our Facebook page - Awesome Aussie Songs

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 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!

Ted Mulry's solo career is often overshadowed by the enormous success of his time as leader of the the Ted Mulry Gang. The singer / songwriter first found fame working with Harry Vanda and George Young at the famed Albert Studios in 1970. A creative pop balladeer, Ted found chart success with 5 singles prior to meeting up with the Gang. I sat down with Ted's younger brother Steve and we had a great chat about about Ted and his music. Sadly Ted passed away in 2001, aged just 53, however, his music still lives on!

The Mighty Guys - Leon's Story Part 4 At a time when The Fonz was king, The Mighty Guys and their brand of authentic Rock 'n' Roll proved to be a winner. In 1981, they released their debut album, Rockin' All Thru The Night and it went Gold on the ARIA Album charts. The Mighty Guys also had a mighty reputation as a live band. The line up of The Mighty Guys were Mick Hamilton (formerly of The Moods & The Vibrants) vocals and guitar, Phil Eizenberg (formerly of The Ferrets) vocals and bass, with Leon Isackson (formerly Dig Richards & the R'Jays and The Rajahs) vocals and drums. In this episode I continue my chat with Leon Isackson, the three previous episodes (Dig Richards & the R'Jays, Digby Richards, and The Rajahs) all feature Leon and his amazing Rock 'n' Roll journey, with this episode focusing on the career with The Mighty Guys.

The Beatles to Bee Gees - Leon's Story Part 3 Long before social media, The Rajahs fame blew up literally overnight. If there was a Twitter in the 1960's #THERAJAHS would have been sure to be trending in the 'twitter-verse'. The Rajahs had already achieved plenty of success as Dig Richards and the R'Jays, however, when Dig went solo, they changed their name from to The Rajahs and it was the start of an amazing musical journey. Via a 'throw-away' recording session, The Rajahs became known as the "Australian Beatles" and "filled in" for the Fab Four, giving Aussie teenagers their fix of Beatlemania before the real thing arrived on our shores. As the resident recording band with the famed Festival Records, The Rajahs have probably appeared on more singles and albums than just about any other Australian band, such was their recording output. They also had the prestigious job as Johnny O'Keefes backing band for several years. The Rajahs were the first Australian band to headed to the Vietnam War and perform for the troops. For New Years Eve in 1966, The Rajahs even replaced Bob Hope to perform for 5000 troops aboard the American battleship, the US Kittyhawk. I speak with The Rajahs drummer Leon Isackson about his 60 year career in the world of Rock 'n' Roll.

Digby Richards - Leon's Story Part 2 As Australia's very first teenage idol, Dig Richards was the pretty boy of Rock n Roll, often compared in looks to actor James Dean, he was a serious musician who realised there wasn't much of a future in being a 'teenager pop star pin up'. Going by his full name Digby Richards he went on to carve out his own place in Australian music history. As a singer / songwriter he released 30 singles and 7 full length albums. His music was released in America, UK, Germany. Digby had chart success that spanned three decades and he's as diverse a musician as you'll find and I hope this episode does his music justice. I speak with R'Jays drummer Leon Isackson about Digby and I also spoke with Digby's brother, Doug and gained some insight into Digby's solo career. Sadly, Digby died aged just 42-years-old in 1983 , however, his musical legacy lives on.

"Digging" with Louis Armstrong and JOK - Leon's Story Part 1 In the early days of Rock 'n' Roll in Australia, Dig Richards & the R'Jays were one of the biggest bands in the land. With movie-star good looks, Dig was Australia's very first teenage idol, and with his band the R'Jays, they were at the forefront of the Rock 'n' Roll revolution. They were the first Aussie band to release a full length album through Festival Records and as a live act, they were as popular as any local band. They also appeared on many Lee Gordon Big Shows and more than held their own playing alongside the visiting American superstars. At a time when the "establishment" was doing it best to stop this new form of music from taking hold, Dig Richards & the R'Jays led the way in spreading the gospel of Rock 'n' Roll. They even had their own TV show on Channel 7 called Teen Time. I speak with R'Jays drummer Leon Isackson about his amazing musical journey hanging out with the like of The Bee Gees and Louis Armstrong and I also spoke with Dig's brother, Doug and gained some insight into Digs career. Sadly, Dig died aged just 42-years-old in 1983 , however, his musical legacy lives on.

The Dynamic Hepnotics were one of the coolest bands in the land during the 80's. Their smooth, soulful style saw them stand out on the Aussie pub rock scene. They topped the charts with the single Soul Kind of Feeling and backed it up with another Top 10 hit, Gotta Be Wrong. Our special guest is the bands frontman and the songwriter of Soul Kind of Feeling, 'Continental' Robert Susz.

Ayers Rock were the first Mushrooms Records band to sign an international recording deal. And not just with any old 'Mickey Mouse' American record label either - no less than A&M Records run by the legendary Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss Ayers Rock created some incredible rock jazz soundscapes and they were the first Australian band to tour the American stadium circuit, playing before massive crowds in the years prior to the Aussie onslaught by the likes of LRB, AC/DC, INXS. Our special guest is Ayers Rock's multi instrumentalist Col Loughnan

This episode is part of our Anzac Day Special. We speak with the legendary singer Normie Rowe. Normie was conscripted into the Army and was sent to Vietnam to fight the Viet Cong - from Pop Star to Soldier - Normie talks about his experiences in the jungle and also about the struggles that Vietnam Veterans faced once they returned home to Australia.

This episode is part of our Anzac Day Special. We speak with Australian music royalty Col Joye and his experiences touring Vietnam. Col was on stage performing for the troops at the base in Nui Dat when the ferocious Battle of Long Tan broke out. Before he could take a chopper ride to safety, he was kidnapped by some well meaning Aussie soldiers.

This episode is part of our Anzac Day Special. We take a look at Digby Richards and his tour of Vietnam entertaining the troops.

This episode is part of our Anzac Day Special. We take a look at legendary group The Delltones and their time touring Vietnam entertaining the troops. We speak with The Delltones bass man Pee Wee Wilson, as well as their lead singer Col Loughnan

This episode is part of our Anzac Day Special and we remember Cathy Wayne, the 19 year old Australian singer who was tragically killed on stage while she was performing for American troops. Fellow performers Col Joye and Leon Issackson talk about Cathy and that fateful day.

This episode is part of our Anzac Day Special and features The Rajahs, the first Australian band to entertain the Aussie troops during the Vietnam War. They even filled in for Bob Hope at a New Years Eve gig abroad the 17 storey warship, the USS Kittyhawk before 5000 Americans troops. The Rajahs also played concerts for the local Vietnamese, giving the locals their first taste of rock n roll.

This episode of Awesome Aussie Songs is part of our Anzac Day Special and features another of our pioneer musicians Lucky Starr We speak with the I've Been Everywhere Man about his time entertaining the troops in Vietnam and his incredible experiences.

Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs are one of the most iconic bands in the history of Australian music. Led by the late, great Billy Thorpe, the various versions of The Aztecs dominated the music scene for several decades. Although the line up of the band may have changed several times over the years, one constant of the group that remained was Billy Thorpe leading the charge. This episode takes a look at their No.1 hit Poison Ivy. The band stared down the English Invaders for a while and Poison Ivy even kept The Beatles single Can’t Buy Me Love from the top spot. Showing the immense popularity of Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs, they relegated the Beatles to No.2 on the charts, when the Fab Four were actually here in Australia on tour. Our special guests are Aztecs John 'Bluey' Watson & Tony Barber

The Choirboys formed in the late 70’s and are one of the bands that typify Pub Rock. They’ve gone onto become one of the most melodic, hard-rocking bands ever produced in Australia. All up The Choirboys have released 8 studio albums and they’re still rocking today. This episode is on The Choirboys and their classic hit song Run to Paradise Our special guest is the bands frontman and songwriter, Mark Gable

Little Quirks are an indie folk-rock band from the Central Coast of NSW. We take a look at their song Crumbled. Apart from creating catchy music, and their energised live shows, what originally stood Little Quirks out from the crowd was their young age and also the fact the group is made up entirely of family members. Sisters Abbey and Mia Toole and their cousins Jaymi and Alex. They first kicked off in their original line up in 2015 when guitarist Abby was aged 12, Jamie on mandolin was 15, with the band’s drummer, Mia, was aged just 9 years old. Check out the latest releases from Little Quirks at www.littlequirksband.com ---------------------------------------------------------------- Please share this episode if you enjoyed it - if you could give the Podcast a rating and comment, that would be greatly appreciated. Guest suggestions are more than welcomed. 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. Hail, Hail, Australian Rock n Roll.

Diana Trask is an entertainment trail blazer – she was the first female Australian to star on prime-time television in America, she was nominated for a Grammy and is one of the few artists to cross over from Jazz and pop, to go onto have a successful career in country music. Very few ‘outsiders’ break into Nashville, however, Diana has had 18 singles make the Billboard Country Charts. As a songwriter, she wrote a US top 10 hit for the Osmond Brothers and throughout her career Diana’s friends and tour mates have included Frank Sinatra, Johnny Cash and Glen Campbell. Diana showed the way, and fellow Oz music legends Olivia Newtown John and Helen Reddy would soon follow in her footsteps. This episode takes a look at Diana’s hit song Oh Boy Our special guest is Diana Trask Diana's music and her autobiography 'Whatever Happened to Diana Trask?' is available at www.dianatrask.com Please share this episode if you enjoyed it - if you could give the Podcast a rating and comment, that would be greatly appreciated. Guest suggestions are more than welcomed. Awesome Aussie Songs is presented by Josh Ursem and written and produced by Sheldon Kidd. Intro / outro music is called Australia, So Nice by Holly Kirsten. Hail, Hail, Australian Rock n Roll.

This episode is on The Delltones and their time with legendary American musicians Hal Blaine and Scotty Turner. Drummer Hal Blaine has played on 40 No.1 hits in America and guitarist Scotty Turner (also known as Scotty Turnbull) was a song writing partner of Buddy Holly. When Blaine and Turner were on tour in Australia in 1959, they entered the studio with The Delltones. The song they recorded together was Little Miss Heartbreak. We felt this historic recording deserved its own episode and simply because this long-forgotten song simply rocks. This song was included as part of The Delltones episode and our tribute to their late singer Noel Widerberg. If you want to hear more about the Dellies story take a listen to episode 11 Our special guest is The Delltones Ian ‘Pee Wee’ Wilson Please share this episode if you enjoyed it - if you could give the Podcast a rating and comment, that would be greatly appreciated. Guest suggestions are more than welcomed. Awesome Aussie Songs is presented by Josh Ursem and written and produced by Sheldon Kidd. Intro / outro music is called Australia, So Nice by Holly Kirsten. Hail, Hail, Australian Rock n Roll.

Owing to the fact that Axiom was made up of already established recording artists, the media immediately dubbed the new band Australia’s first ‘Supergroup’, not that the band agreed with the tag. Axiom was formed when The Groops Brian Cadd and Don Mudie, joined forces with The Twighlights lead singer Glenn Shorrock. Drummer Doug Lavery was recruited from The Valentines and lead guitarist Chris Stockley came from another hit band Campact. This episode takes a look at Axioms classic song, A Little Ray of Sunshine. Our special guest is Brain Cadd Please share this episode if you enjoyed it - if you could give the Podcast a rating and comment, that would be greatly appreciated. Guest suggestions are more than welcomed. Awesome Aussie Songs is presented by Josh Ursem and written and produced by Sheldon Kidd. Intro / outro music is called Australia, So Nice by Holly Kirsten. Hail, Hail, Australian Rock n Roll.

In the early days of Rock 'n' Roll, Dig Richards & the R'Jays were one of the biggest bands in the land. With his movie-star good looks, Dig was Australia's very first teenage idol, and with his band the R'Jays, they were at the forefront of the Rock 'n' Roll revolution in in Australia. They were the first Aussie band to release a full-length album through Festival Records and as a live act, they were as popular as any local band. They even had their own television show on Channel 7 twice a week called Teen Time. Sadly, Dig died in 1983, he was just 42-years-old. however, his musical legacy lives on and we hope this episode pays tribute to his contribution to Australian music. He went onto have a successful solo career recording as Digby Richards and we will release an episode on his solo career in the near future. Our special guests are the R’Jays drummer Leon Issackson and Digs brother, Doug Richards. Leon has written a fantastic book with fellow R’Jay Jon Hayton, it’s called Behind The Rock and is the most authentic history of the pioneering days of the music business in Australia. Please share this episode if you enjoyed it - if you could give the Podcast a rating and comment, that would be greatly appreciated. Guest suggestions are more than welcomed. Awesome Aussie Songs is presented by Josh Ursem and written and produced by Sheldon Kidd. Intro / outro music is called Australia, So Nice by Holly Kirsten. Hail, Hail, Australian Rock n Roll.

Formed in 1969, Sherbet would go onto become one of the most successful Australian acts of all time. Led by vocalist Daryl Braithwaite, Sherbet had 20 consecutive singles make the ARIA charts. With 12 of these singles going top 10, including two No.1 hits in Howzat and Summer Love. In this episode we take a look at Sherbets amazing career and we also focus on the band’s classic song Howzat. Our special guest is Sherbets bass player and the co-writer of Howzat, Tony Mitchell. Please share this episode if you enjoyed it - if you could give the Podcast a rating and comment, that would be greatly appreciated. Guest suggestions are more than welcomed. Awesome Aussie Songs is presented by Josh Ursem and written and produced by Sheldon Kidd. Intro / outro music is called Australia, So Nice by Holly Kirsten. Hail, Hail, Australian Rock n Roll.

Touch of Paradise was the third single released from John Farnham’s all-conquering album Whispering Jack. The song was co-written by Ross Wilson of Daddy Cool and Mondo Rock fame. Episode 14 of this podcast takes a look at Daddy Cool. The other co-writer of Touch of Paradise was Gulliver Smith from cult Melbourne band Company Caine. The Whispering Jack album has now sold over 2 million copies worldwide. The record is the highest selling album by an Aussie and it sits second, only behind Meat Loafs Bat Out of Hell, for the most albums sold of all time in Australia. Incredibly the album has been certified 24 x platinum. Our special guest is Oz music legend, Ross Wilson. Thanks for Listening to Awesome Aussie Songs Please share this episode if you enjoyed it - if you could give the Podcast a rating and comment, that would be greatly appreciated. Guest suggestions are more than welcomed. Awesome Aussie Songs is presented by Josh Ursem and written and produced by Sheldon Kidd. Intro / outro music is called Australia, So Nice by Holly Kirsten. Hail, Hail, Australian Rock n Roll.

When the synth pop of New Wave took off in Australia in the early 1980’s, Real Life were at the forefront of this emerging genre. The Melbourne band flew the flag for the New Romantics. This episode is on Real Life’s worldwide smash hit, Send Me An Angel. Our special guest is Real Life’s singer, songwriter and guitarist, David Sterry. Thanks for Listening to Awesome Aussie Songs. Please share this episode if you enjoyed it - if you could give the Podcast a rating and comment, that would be greatly appreciated. Guest suggestions are more than welcomed. Awesome Aussie Songs is presented by Josh Ursem and written and produced by Sheldon Kidd. Intro / outro music is called Australia, So Nice by Holly Kirsten. Hail, Hail, Australian Rock n Roll.

This episode is on one of Australia’s pioneer rock n roll bands Johnny Rebb and His Rebels, we take a look at their long lost classic Rock On Our special guest is the bands piano player and co-founder, John Charter. As a member of the first Rock n Roll band ever formed in Australia, John Charter has been there from the very beginning and is a true pioneer of music in this country. The first official Aussie rock band was Alan Dale and the House Rockers. He then helped to form one of the biggest bands in Australia at the time, Johnny Rebb and His Rebels. They appeared regularly on television shows like 6 O'Clock Rock and Bandstand. They were also the first Australian band to sign with Lee Gordons record label, Leedon Thanks for Listening to Awesome Aussie Songs Please share this episode if you enjoyed it - if could could give us a rating and comment that would be greatly appreciated - you're Guest Suggestions are more than welcomed. 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 Hail, Hail, Australian Rock n Roll.

This episode is on thought provoking chart topper Billy Field and his classic hit song, Bad Habits. Our special guest is the man himself, Billy Field. Billy Field was one of the most popular musicians in Australian in the early 1980’s Fusing Jazz and Pop, Billy's distinctive husky vocals and piano playing saw him top both the singles and album charts and his songs have been recorded by International superstars such as Mick Fleetwood and David Lee Roth. While he is best know as the piano thumping and jumping scat man, Billy first came to the attention of music fans as the bass player in schoolboy psychedelic rock band King Fox King Fox were like the Silverchair of their day – while all the bands members where still at school, they won a Sydney radio competition in 1970. Thanks for Listening to Awesome Aussie Songs Please share this episode if you enjoyed it - if could could give us a rating and comment that would be greatly appreciated - you're Guest Suggestions are more than welcomed. 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 Hail, Hail, Australian Rock n Roll.

This episode is on Johnny Diesel and The Injectors and their hit song, Crying Shame. Our special guest was the bands front man, guitarist and songwriter, Diesel. When Johnny Diesel and The Injectors first burst onto the Australian music scene, they took the country by storm. Their hard rocking self-titled debut album would go onto become the highest selling album in 1989. On the back of this album, the band would also win 2 Aria awards. At the time, the album became the highest selling debut album ever released by an Australian band. The record included 4 hit singles with 3 of these songs reaching the top 10 on the charts. Thanks for Listening to Awesome Aussie Songs Please share this episode if you enjoyed it - if could could give us a rating and comment that would be greatly appreciated - you're Guest Suggestions are more than welcomed. 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 Hail, Hail, Australian Rock n Roll.

This episode is on one of the highest selling Australian acts of all time, Air Supply. We take a look at their debut hit single Love and Other Bruises. Our special guest is Air Supply's lead singer Russell Hitchcock. When it comes to international ground breaking chart success, Air Supply are one of the most popular bands to ever come out of Australia. They stand alongside acts like AC/DC, The Bee Gees and INXS, when it comes to worldwide acclaim of their music. Air Supply have conquered both North and South America, Europe, Asia and of course, the country were it all kicked off, Australia. In the USA, they have had 8 top 10 hit singles, including a number 1 on the billboard charts, with Air Supply declared the biggest selling pop group of the 1980’s. On the Billboard Charts they even equalled the Beatles record of having 7 consecutive singles reach the top 5. They have sold over 50 million singles, albums and DVD's worldwide. Thanks for Listening to Awesome Aussie Songs Please share this episode if you enjoyed it - if could could give us a rating and comment that would be greatly appreciated - you're Guest Suggestions are more than welcomed. 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 Hail, Hail, Australian Rock n Roll.

The continued success of Eagle Rock has been phenomenal – the debut single by Daddy Cool became the highest selling song in Australia in 1971 and it also reached No.1 in New Zealand. In 2001 APRA released a list of the most successful songs in Australian music history and Eagle Rock came in at number 2, only behind Friday on My Mind by the Easybeats. The song is a true Aussie classic and as the lyrics say – The Good Old Eagle Rock Is Here to Stay. Our special guest is Daddy Cool's front man and the songwriter of Eagle Rock, Ross Wilson. Thanks for Listening to Awesome Aussie Songs Guest Suggestions are more than welcomed. 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 Hail, Hail, Australian Rock n Roll.

This episode is on Aussie punk pop band One Dollar Short and their song Satellite. Satellite comes from their debut album Eight Days Away. The album reached No.7 on the Aria Charts in 2002. Our special guest is One Dollar Short's guitarist and songwriter Trent Crawford. 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

This episode is on Normie Rowe and the Playboys and their number 1 smash hit It Ain’t Necessarily So. Our special guest is Australia’s original King of Pop himself, Normie Rowe. Thanks for Listening to Awesome Aussie Songs Guest Suggestions are more than welcomed. Hail, Hail, Australian Rock n Roll.

Our first Rock n Roll tragedy came with the death of The Delltones lead singer Noel Widerberg. Just 23 years old and one of Australia's biggest pop stars, Noel died just as his career was hitting new heights. We speak with The Dellies legend, Ian 'Pee Wee' Wilson and this episode pays tribute to the early years of the group and it's leader Noel Widerberg. 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

There’s not many bands that can claim to be an original act, Melbourne band Skyhooks certainly can. No group has looked or sounded like Skyhooks and it’s a formula they took to the very top. Under the direction of chief songwriter and bass guitarist Greg Macainsh, Skyhooks took the glam rock image to the very extreme, and then some. The Skyhooks line up we know and love with Freddie, Greg, Bongo, Red and Shirley broke all the Australian chart records of the time. The special guest for this episode is Skyhooks guitarist, Bob 'Bongo' Starkie. Thanks for Listening to Awesome Aussie Songs Guest Suggestions are more than welcomed. 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 Hail, Hail, Australian Rock n Roll.

This episode is on Andy Gibb and the song, I Just Want to Be Your Everything. When released as a single in 1977, I Just Want to Be your Everything went to No.1 on the American Billboard Charts, it also reached No.1 in Canada, Australia, Chile and Brazil. Andy is of course, the younger brother to Barry, Robin and Maurice, otherwise know to the world as the Bee Gees, however, Andy’s success wasn’t confined to just the music business either, he also co-hosted the top rating American TV show Solid Gold. This show was syndicated and shown around the world. Sadly, Andy died in 1980 aged just 30, his tragic demise often overshadows the enormous success that he achieved in the USA - On the American Billboard Charts, he had 6 singles reach the top 10, with 3 of these songs going all the way to No.1 Our special guest in this episode is Australian music legend Col Joye. In this podcast series, there is already an episode on Col Joye and the Joy Boys and his first hit record, Bye Bye Baby. Out of the interview with Col came this fantastic story about Andy’s early days in show business and we thought it was something that would be of interest to fans of Andy and also the Bee Gees. The critics like to say Andy was handed his fame and success by his famous brothers, our chat with Col Joye tells a different story. Thanks for Listening to Awesome Aussie Songs Guest Suggestions are more than welcomed. 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 Hail, Hail, Australian Rock n Roll.

Creators of the song Coppertone, Sydney band Fini Scad shined brightly, if only briefly, in the mid 1990's. This episode highlights the triumphs and pitfalls that go along with being in an up-and-coming band hailed as the 'next big thing'. Signed to Mushroom Records, the Fini Scad story is a lesson on how the business side of things can quickly sour an emerging musical dream. While the Fini Scad story doesn't finish with a fairytale ending, their musical legacy is a fantastic album Widerscreen and a heap of high energy songs that have stood the test of time. The special guest for this episode is Fini Scad drummer, Jono McPhee. Thanks for Listening to Awesome Aussie Songs Guest Suggestions are more than welcomed. 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 Hail, Hail, Australian Rock n Roll.

Inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame and one of the highest selling acts of all time.......... say no more, ladies and gentlemen, Spicks and Specks by The Bee Gees. We have two special for this episode - Aussie music legend, Col Joye and Dig Richards and the R'Jays drummer Leon Isaacson. Thanks for Listening to Awesome Aussie Songs Guest Suggestions are more than welcomed. 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 Hail, Hail, Australian Rock n Roll.

Along with mass hysteria, Short Stack's rock n roll legacy was assured with a No.1 Album on the Australian charts. This episode is on their hit single Planets. Despite the haters, these guys have musical credibility and a huge fan base to prove it. Tagged as a “Boy Band”, the three-piece actually formed in a backyard shed, a place where all good rock bands are born. Formed in 2005, by the time Short Stack hit the charts in 2009, they were masters of self-promoting and interacting with their ever-growing legion of fans online. Short Stack also featuring on the cover of the Australian Rolling Stone magazine and won a couple of Channel V - Australian Artist of the Year. The special guest for this episode is Short Stack vocalist and guitarist, Shaun Diviney. Thanks for Listening to Awesome Aussie Songs Guest Suggestions are more than welcomed. 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 Hail, Hail, Australian Rock n Roll.

To put it simply, Col Joye and the Joy Boys are Australian Music Royalty. Leader's of the Rock n Roll revolution in this country, Col Joye and the Joy Boys were at the forefront of spreading the word of Rock n Roll to the masses from the late 1950's and beyond. Col Joye and the Joy Boys were the first Australian act to claim the No.1 spot on the local charts with Bye Bye Baby - and many more hits were to come - in all, they have released over 50 singles, 30 EP's and 40 albums. An ARIA Hall of Famer, as a promoter, manager and producer Col has helped create and encourage many stars in the making, including one of the worlds highest selling acts, the Bee Gees. A star of the hit parade and constant chart topper, Col was also the star of the iconic television show Bandstand. The special guest for this episode is the legend himself, Col Joye. Thanks for Listening to Awesome Aussie Songs Guest Suggestions are more than welcomed. 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 Hail, Hail, Australian Rock n Roll.

This episode is on the AC/DC classic High Voltage. When we were speaking with John "Swanee" Swan, he gave us this little nugget of a story about Bon Scott and the recording of High Voltage - and we thought it was only fair, that we share it with you! 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 Hail, Hail, Australian Rock n Roll.

OK, we're gonna to claim it from the outset, at Awesome Aussie Songs we believe that I've Been Everywhere is the most influential and far reaching song ever written by an Australian. This little Aussie masterpiece was written by Geoff Mack in a Sydney car park one day, when Mack had an hour to waste and nothing to read but three road maps. Originally recorded by Lucky Starr, this song would in fact, go everywhere! The special guest for this episode is Lucky Starr Thanks for Listening to Awesome Aussie Songs Guest Suggestions are more than welcomed. 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 Hail, Hail, Australian Rock n Roll.

Swanee is the elder statesman of one of Australia's most distinguished musical families and he has lived the rock and roll life. In this episode we take a look and listen to If I Were a Carpenter by Swanee. Thanks for Listening to Awesome Aussie Songs Guest Suggestions are more than welcomed. 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 Hail, Hail, Australian Rock n Roll.

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 that made the charts. In terms of popularity, TMG stood alongside contemporaries such as Sherbert, Skyhooks and they often had a young AC/DC along for the ride as their support band. Sadly Ted passed away in 2001, aged just 53, however, the music of TMG lives on! The special guest for this episode is Steve Mulry, Ted's younger brother. Thanks for Listening to Awesome Aussie Songs Guest Suggestions are more than welcomed. 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 Hail, Hail, Australian Rock n Roll.