03.04.21 Episode 102: Back Down Under (u.r.)
We're completely fed up with this long, cold winter so we thought we'd revisit a place where it is currently summer: literally the other side of the world, Australia and New Zealand!
We shall seek the answers to cosmic questions like. . .
How was Australia discovered, like man, what's the real story?
Is it true that not one member of the legendary Aussie legends the Easybeats is actually from Australia?
Where is Peter Garrett and what is he doing?
What teen dance TV show did kids in oz watch in the 60's?
Who wrote that way cool riff in the film music of master and commander?
Along with Aussie and kiwi legends like the Easybeats, the Saints, Toni McCann, the Stems, the Bee Gees, Midnight Oil, the Lime Spiders, Radio Birdman, the Purple Hearts, Simple Image, the Scientists, the La De Das . . .
We also tune in to groovy contemporary sounds from the likes of the Chevelles, the d4, the Vines, Thirty Odd Foot of Grunts, Jet, the Hekawis, and Mr. Brown.
No worries, mate, we can guarantee you that no kangaroos were tied down during the recording of this show.
Pass the tim tams and turn the radio up loud.
| Title: Good Times Artist: Easybeats From: The Best of the Easybeats (Repertoire, 2002) |
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Musical Bed Title: Miserlou Artist: Dick Dale From: King of the Surf Guitar: The Best of Dick Dale (Rhino, 1989) |
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| Set 1 Title: Ride The Wild Surf Artist: Jan and Dean From: Greatest Hits (EMI Special Products, 1995) Title: C’mon Everybody Title: She’s Fine Title: In My Own Time  Title: You’re Gonna Lose That Girl Title: (I’m) Stranded |
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Musical Beds Title: Thunder Downunder Artist: Atlantics From: Flight of the Surf Guitar (Atlantic Music, 1999) Title: Twistin' Drums |
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| Set 2 Title: Golden Age Artist: Midnight Oil From: Capricornia (Liquid 8, 2002) Title: Jessica Title: Call Me Lightning Title: Crying Sun Title: Get Loose |
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Musical Beds Title: Wandasea Artist: Sunsets From: Board Boogie (Big Beat International, 2002) Title: Boots, Saddle and Surfboard |
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| Set 3 Title: Saturday Date Artist: Toni McCann From: Hot Generation: 1960’s Punk >From Down Under (Big Beat, 2002) Title: Ride Title: Where Have All the Good Times Gone?  Title: Grooviest Girl in the World Title: She's A Sensation |
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Musical Beds Title: Surf’s Up Artist: Atlantics From: Flight of the Surf Guitar (Atlantic Music, 1999) Title: Theme From Dr. No |
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| Set 4 Title: Cold Hard Bitch Artist: Jet From: Get Born (Elektra, 2003) Title: Somebody Else's Princess Title: I'm Cryin' Title: Hate to See You Cry Title: Held Up Without A Gun  Title: Frantic Romantic |
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Musical Beds Title: Phantom Guitarist Artist: Laurie Wade’s Cavaliers From: Board Boogie (Big Beat International, 2002) Title: Jaywalker |
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| Set 5 Title: Just a Little Bit Artist: Purple Hearts From: Ugly Things, Vols. 1-3 (Raven, 1998) Title: How is the Air Up There? Title: All Sold Out Title: Weird Scene Title: Friday on My Mind |
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Musical Bed Title: Adventures in Paradise Artist: Playboys From: Board Boogie (Big Beat International, 2002) Â
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Recommended Reading Glenn A. Baker It is difficult to imagine a country with more promise, one less burdened by history and inherited prejudices, than the Australia we call home. Favoured by any reckoning, ours is as democratic and peaceful a nation as has been built by people thus far. There is much to celebrate; a living indigenous culture, stupendous natural beauty, a successful economy and the spirit of helping out we see in times of trouble. Often at this time of the year as neighbours rally to the side of friends and neighbours facing the calamity of bushfire. We are a literate, creative nation, remarkably free of enemies. Importantly, to my mind. Australia is not bound up by ancient tribal or religious enmities that have scarred the Old World, nor do we necessarily have to be beholden in the future to any one power or ideology. |
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Comments (3)
gOOD sHOW!
The Stems, Scientists et al, Perth really rocked.
Great to hear the commercials for the upcoming Soprano's season. Love it!