[Editor: This song, about Don Bradman, written by Jack O’Hagan, and sung by Art Leonard (also known as Len Maurice; real name, Leonard Arthur Morris), was released in July 1930 by Regal Records.] “Our Don Bradman.” [Transcribed from the music videos.] Who is it that … [Read more...] about Our Don Bradman [song, written by Jack O’Hagan, 1930]
music videos
For the Fallen [sung by Jim Kokotis, 2021]
[Editor: This song, sung by Jim Kokotis, is an Australian adaptation of Laurence Binyon’s poem “For the Fallen”.] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOb_gqpC7Vw Editor’s notes: This song, with music by Jim Kokotis, is an adaptation of “For the Fallen” by the English … [Read more...] about For the Fallen [sung by Jim Kokotis, 2021]
Advance Australia Fair [music videos]
The song “Advance Australia Fair” was written by Peter McCormick in 1878, and became the official Australian national anthem in 1984. Advance Australia Fair http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VuC3KcE66M Olivia Newton-John – Advance Australia … [Read more...] about Advance Australia Fair [music videos]
Brian Cadd [music videos and biography]
Brian Cadd (born in Perth, Western Australia, on 29 November 1946) was in two prominent Australian bands, The Groop (1966 to 1969) and Axiom (1969 to 1971), as well as having a successful solo career as a singer and songwriter. His main instrument of choice is piano or … [Read more...] about Brian Cadd [music videos and biography]
Duncan (I’d love to have a beer with Duncan) [music videos, sung by Slim Dusty and various artists]
“Duncan” (often referred to as “I’d love to have a beer with Duncan”, after a line in the song) was written by Pat Alexander (born in Sydney, NSW, in 1937), and was made famous by Slim Dusty (David Gordon Kirkpatrick), whose recording of it reached #1 on the singles charts in … [Read more...] about Duncan (I’d love to have a beer with Duncan) [music videos, sung by Slim Dusty and various artists]
I Was Only 19 [music videos, sung by Redgum, and various artists]
“I Was Only Nineteen” (also known as “A Walk in the Light Green”) was written by John Schumann (born in Adelaide, South Australia, in 1953), performed by Redgum (with John Schumann as lead singer), and was released as a single in 1983; it reached #1 on the charts that same year. … [Read more...] about I Was Only 19 [music videos, sung by Redgum, and various artists]
Eagle Rock [music videos, sung by Daddy Cool]
“Eagle Rock” was written by Ross Wilson (born in Melbourne, Victoria, in 1947), performed by Daddy Cool (with Ross Wilson as lead singer), and was released as a single in late May 1971. It hit the top of the charts in June 1971 and stayed at number 1 on the national charts for 8 … [Read more...] about Eagle Rock [music videos, sung by Daddy Cool]
Rock music and pop music [videos]
Australian rock and roll, pop music, and Top 40 hits. Songs, singers, musicians, and groups. Mostly pop and rock from the 1950s up to the present. Arranged chronologically by years of prominent activity. Johnny O’Keefe [rock singer, 1956 to 1978] Slim Dusty [country music … [Read more...] about Rock music and pop music [videos]