tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post8629550972975071141..comments2024-03-28T15:38:54.673+08:00Comments on .: Australian Influence: Ray Brown and The Whispers Part 2ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. ©http://www.blogger.com/profile/10946638825812052608noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-630731341653318642021-11-30T16:46:15.482+08:002021-11-30T16:46:15.482+08:00That's a whole lot of artistes you mentioned S...That's a whole lot of artistes you mentioned Stephen. You are, I think, the best pop fan Singapore has. And the Aussies most recognised groups are the ones you mentioned. CHEERS.ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. ©https://www.blogger.com/profile/10946638825812052608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-65239452644056838982021-11-30T16:45:47.545+08:002021-11-30T16:45:47.545+08:00The Australian I am fond of are the Air Supply Men...The Australian I am fond of are the Air Supply Men At Work Olivia Newton John and The Little River Band who performed at the Takashimaya Mall.I was fortunate to watch The Bee Gees at our defunct National Theartre in the early 60s.Robin Gibbs was main singer then.<br />STEPHEN HANnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-33635813705251712222017-12-05T12:01:05.602+08:002017-12-05T12:01:05.602+08:00Hi Andy,
Ya I still keep up with your reall...Hi Andy,<br /> Ya I still keep up with your really good and very popular music blog. <br />I spend 10 year in Sydney in the 60s and are very fond of Aussie pops. Love to watch them on TV too. Will keep in touch Andy.<br /> Cheers<br /> Dr. Lee Yan San Dr. Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16157271982403988477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-278635696799739082017-12-05T10:39:10.146+08:002017-12-05T10:39:10.146+08:00With Steven Farram's clue about New Wes Cossac...With Steven Farram's clue about New Wes Cossacks from Singapore, I managed to get a YouTube video by The Garage 1966. It's our local version of Sorry.<br /><br />George Chew, the lead guitarist for Wes Cossacks, a good friend, is still as active. ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. ©https://www.blogger.com/profile/10946638825812052608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-49036321827489387712017-12-04T17:17:56.627+08:002017-12-04T17:17:56.627+08:00Hello Andy,
How are You? I am sorry haven't w...Hello Andy,<br />How are You? I am sorry haven't written you for a while. Have been busy<br />with my new release and with my shop.<br /><br />I thought you might be interested in this track:<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuF3ymtkNTU<br /><br />Many thanks again for sharing information of Sleepwalkers and Nono<br />Söderberg on your great blog. We all appreciate it a lot and are thankful<br />for you :)<br /><br />All the best for now, and I am looking forward hearing from you.<br />yours,<br /><br />Pete<br /><br />(Letter has been edited.)<br />PETE HAKONEN (HELSINKI, FINLAND)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-54383492825554923242017-12-04T17:11:04.121+08:002017-12-04T17:11:04.121+08:00Hello Doc Lee,
Thanks for still following this bl...Hello Doc Lee,<br /><br />Thanks for still following this blog. How is Penang?<br /><br />I didn't know you're a fan of Aussie music too but I still remember your library of the best vinyl and CDs in your Home Theatre when we met. Those singers you mentioned are favourites. I hope other readers will write about their experience after reading this note.DR LEE YAN SAN (MALAYSIA)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-70364552140562555242017-12-04T17:04:07.809+08:002017-12-04T17:04:07.809+08:00Hello Steve,
Thanks for the comment. Yes, The Easy...Hello Steve,<br />Thanks for the comment. Yes, The Easybeats are popular in Singapore and other Asian countries too if I am not mistaken. I have been asking around and most agree it is a great band from Down Under.<br /><br />In fact, a number of local listeners are familiar with Johnny Young too and the other bands and singers.<br /><br />Good Luck with the new term at the Uni. in February? All the best for another teaching year!ANDY: Pop Music Not Pills. ©https://www.blogger.com/profile/10946638825812052608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-60755675942036101202017-12-04T12:05:42.691+08:002017-12-04T12:05:42.691+08:00Hi Andy,
I hope you are enjoying the records. All...Hi Andy,<br /><br />I hope you are enjoying the records. All the artists were well-known in Australia in the day, but few of the Australian 60s bands had any success overseas. It is nice that you added a youtube link to The Easybeats, because they were the exception once the song Friday On My Mind took off in Europe and the US. The song Sorry that you link to is one of my favourites, but that was before Friday On My Name and was only ever a hit in Australia, although it was covered in Singapore by the New Wes Cossacks. The Easybeats had 3 LPs and a whole swag of singles and EPs before they made it big in the UK.<br /><br />I'll write in with something about the other bands and singers a bit later.<br /><br />Regards<br />SteveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574244939174327228.post-82185269098427134992017-12-04T11:38:52.055+08:002017-12-04T11:38:52.055+08:00My favorite Aussie 60s hits are "Fool Fool Fo...My favorite Aussie 60s hits are "Fool Fool Fool" by Ray Brown & the Whispers and "Sadie the cleaning lady" by Normie Rowe. Some other favorites Aussie 60s singers I like are Cole Joy, Lonnie Lee and Johnny O'keefe.Dr. Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16157271982403988477noreply@blogger.com