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Australian Music Archives

Building on the work of many others, this series of podcasts charts the development of Australian Music. The Chart series commences at 1957 with the introduction of Top 40 charts. Other series will focus on Singers and Groups. Whilst 1957 is the starting-point, we will also be moving back in time to chart the rich history of Australian Music in many forms, before the beginning of the Top 40 era. The general principle in the development of these podcasts is "let the music do the talking". Thus, there

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36:16

The Story of 1976

Australian Music Archives ·

2025/11/09

The Story of 1976 - my final podcast! The Story of 1976 includes the themes of immersion, naivety, deception, vocation, religion and coincidence; quite a list for one podcast! In some ways, this podcast has been almost 50 years in the making. I started seriously thinking about it ten years ago, started building the playlist about five years ago and finally, writing the script about three weeks ago. I do ‘give away’ a fair bit about myself but at this stage of life it’s “Que, Sera, Sera”.What I have

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37:50

#101 Australian-Singers-Ep20-Australians in Japan

Australian Music Archives ·

2025/10/19

Episode #101 tells the story of “Australian Artists in Japan”. From the Milesago website, I’ve discovered that the idea of Australian Artists recording in Japan emerged from a cultural exchange that began in conjunction with the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. As far as I can ascertain, three Australian artists recorded in Japan; Col Joye and The Joy Boys, Noeleen Batley and Little Pattie. I have a picture of Judy Stone in Japan but no record of any recording. Episode #101 is also my penultimate episode. The

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18:19

#100 Australian-Singers-Ep19-Annette Steele

Australian Music Archives ·

2025/10/07

The Annette Steele Story:Episode 100 is a ‘fill-in’ episode of sorts while I find all that I need for the “Australians in Japan” episode. Episode 100 focusses on Australian singer Annette Steele who recorded three 45s on the IN label, 1966-67. Annette had a unique and powerful voice but, sadly, none of the 45s dented the national charts. Annette came from Melbourne, made appearances on the GO!! Show and was a regular at the Q Club in Kew. After her third and final 45, 1967, Annette seems to have

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33:46

Australian-Singers-Ep18-Col Joye-Pt4

Australian Music Archives ·

2025/09/10

With the recent sad passing of the great Col Joye, I have returned to The Col Joye Story for Part 4, covering the years 1964-65. I think it quite possible that many listeners may not be familiar with some of the 45 tracks that will be played in this episode. Only two of the seven 45s released in the period made the national Top 100. The British Beat boom, led by The Beatles, with The Rolling Stones not far behind, changed the Music Industry forever. Col Joye only released one EP in the period

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45:50

Australian-Singers-Ep17-Judy Stone-Pt3

Australian Music Archives ·

2025/08/20

In Episode Three of The Judy Stone Story, we cover the period 1965-69. Within this timeframe, Judy released her biggest hit, “Born A Woman”, recorded after her shift from Festival to the ATA label. We’ll hear a couple of tracks that found their way onto EPs and LPs but were never on a 45 single. Also, we’ll hear the A side of a 45 release on which a then up-and-coming Australian songwriter named Kevin Johnson wrote both sides. And, towards the end of the episode, we’ll hear a track from Judy’s EP,

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35:26

Australian-Singers-Ep16-Judy Stone-Pt2

Australian Music Archives ·

2025/07/25

Episode Two of THE JUDY STONE STORY covers the years 1963-64. In a strange quirk of fate, Judy only released three 45 singles in these two years, including the big hit, “4 003 221 Tears From Now”. In the same period, five EPs were released and three LPs, including “The Best of Col and Judy”. There’s a number of lesser-known recordings, including a couple that should have found their way onto 45 singles. One of those five EPs was titled, “Once in a While”, a track that never appeared on a 45 single;

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35:19

Australian-Singers-Ep15-Judy Stone-Pt1

Australian Music Archives ·

2025/07/08

After a “voice rest” break, we are back with the promised Judy Stone Podcast Part One. This first episode of Judy’s story covers her recordings for the period 1961-62. There is also a bit of background, delving into her very early career, including her ‘discovery’ by Reg Lindsay. As always, this podcast is mainly about the Music and, wow, did Judy record some songs that go way back. The oldest was first recorded in 1924! That particular song also, in a strange bit of trivia, has a link to Gilligan’s

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37:04

Australian-Singers-Ep14-Col and Judy

Australian Music Archives ·

2025/05/28

JUDY STONE & COL JOYEStraight off, I need to tell everyone that this will be the last Podcast for about three months. The combined effect of Long Covid and Chemotherapy has left my voice in a bad way, so I will give it three months of rest and treatment. As promised, this Podcast focusses on the collaborations between Col Joye and Judy Stone. I’ve divided the Podcast into three parts; The Bandstand duets The Col and Judy LP A 1998 CD single Within that division, we talk a little about the

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40:29

Groups Ep10 The Joy Boys Pt2

Australian Music Archives ·

2025/05/14

Another Podcast for the instrumental fans; The Joy Boys Story Part 2. Interestingly, we will hear The Joy Boys “voices” towards the end of this episode but perhaps not in the way that you might be expecting?! This episode picks up the story in September of 1962, through to December of 1964. With the late Norm Day now established in the group, we will hear a number of his compositions. We will also hear a track written by Tony Barber (Aztecs) that incorporates his wonderful sense of humour. The Surf

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46:53

Australian-Singers-Ep13-ColJoye-Pt3

Australian Music Archives ·

2025/05/07

Apologies for the gap since the last episode. The “Studio” has now moved from Pyrmont to Port Macquarie. Also, and alas, those wonderfully-titled “Side-Effects of Chemo” have continued. Anyway, this episode is Part 3 of The Col Joye Story, covering the period from late-1961 to December 1963. The biggest hit in this period was “Today’s Teardrops” and perhaps, the low-point was the nursery rhyme turned pop song, “Ring Around My Rosie”. I’ve cherry-picked some songs from Col’s LPs and EPs, including a

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38:49

Groups Ep9 The Joy Boys Pt1

Australian Music Archives ·

2025/03/16

Part One of The Joy Boys’ Story takes us from November of 1960 through to mid-1961. This was an incredibly fertile period for the group, as a standalone group, backing Col Joye and backing other artists on studio recordings. This episode will focus on The Joy Boys releases as a standalone group. As well as the 45 hit singles, we’ll dig out some great LP and EP tracks that never appeared on a 45 single. That theme of “Everything Old is New Again” certainly permeates through the episode. There’s even

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43:40

Australian-Singers-Ep12-ColJoye-Pt2

Australian Music Archives ·

2025/03/07

I enjoyed putting together Part 2 of the Col Joye Story, covering the years mid-1960 to 1961. It was a time when I first started to understand that there was such a ‘thing’ as Rock/Pop Music. Part 2 only covers 18 months but it’s a time in which Col Joye (and The Joy Boys) were at the ‘top of their game’. It was a time when the “Golden Boy” persona really came to the fore. It was also a time of ‘Dreamy Pop’ but we do unearth a couple of rockers that appeared on EPs. And there’s a track from a 1961

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46:06

Australian-Singers-Ep11-ColJoye-Pt1

Australian Music Archives ·

2025/02/19

A return to the Australian Singers Series and Part One of the Col Joye story: Col, together with The Joy Boys left an indelible mark on the Australian Music Industry. In Part One we cover a lot of territory: Col Joye and The Joy Boys first two “Little Albums” (EPs) which, in a unique way, were the band’s first two releases! We’ll also hear the A side of the band’s first six 45 singles and a track from each of their first two LPs; one a rare 10” LP. Also, we’ll hear (over the screaming!) a track from

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37:32

Top10-Series-Ep.8 1966

Australian Music Archives ·

2025/02/07

In this podcast; the Top Ten Australian artist releases for 1966, we reflect on how the popularity of Australian Music has grown, tracking from the first Top Ten - 1959. The 1966 Top Ten is dominated by The Easybeats with four entries, Normie Rowe chimes in with two entries, while the other four places are taken by Judy Stone, The Twilights, Johnny Young & Kompany, and Bobby and Laurie. This Top Ten feature five tracks that reached #1. Enjoy the classic Australian Music from 1966!

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54:12

Chart Series Ep50 December 1966

Australian Music Archives ·

2025/01/27

December of 1966 saw some great Australian Music released, including big hits for Normie Rowe and Ronnie Burns. We’ll hear chart entries from The Loved Ones, The Twilights, The Cherokees and several more. The Loved Ones have two entries; one for their self-titled EP and another for Sad Dark Eyes. Bev Harrell debuts with “What Am I Doing Here with You”, which turned out to be her highest-charting 45. We’ll hear again from Perth singer, Maggie Hammond with “Go Laddie”. And, a minor hit for Reg Lindsay

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37:15

Chart Series Ep49 November 1966

Australian Music Archives ·

2025/01/22

November of 1966 was a great month for Australian Music with the release of two 45s both of which would go on and reach #1: Normie Rowe’s epic Ooh La La, and The Easybeats’ anthem, Friday on My Mind are the two songs in question, both recorded in the UK. We’ll also hear the 2nd 45 release from an artist then known as JA-AR who, as John Rowles, would go on to international stardom. Amongst others, we’ll also hear chart entries from The Kravats, Russ Kruger, and Peter Nelson & The Castaways. Enjoy

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49:26

#86 Australian-Charts-EP.50 1966 October

Australian Music Archives ·

2025/01/07

Australian artist releases for October of 1966 brings us a future #1 with The Easybeats, “Sorry” and a future Top 10 with Johnny Young and Kompany’s, “Let It Be Me”. Quite a few hidden gems along the way, with four from artists recording on the Perth-based Clarion label; Ray Hoff and The Offbeats, Maggie Fitzgibbon, Robbie Snowden and the Johnny Young and Kompany Top 10 entry.We’ll hear the final 45 from Ray Brown and The Whispers, and a track from Billy Thorpe and The Aztecs MkII, that I’ve never

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37:30

Australian-Charts-EP.49 1966 PtB September

Australian Music Archives ·

2024/12/04

Part B of September 1966 brings us to the point where “Spicks and Specks” enters the charts. It is a turning point, not just for The Bee Gees but for Australian Music as well. Few groups were afforded the opportunity of releasing 12 (45 singles) before making it close to the top of the charts. This episode also brings us a couple of ‘lost’ Garage classics. With the help of the Pop Archives site, we untangle the fascinating back-stories of a couple of tunes that appear in this episode. We also

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27:31

Australian-Charts-EP.48 1966 PtA September

Australian Music Archives ·

2024/11/21

Apologies for the gap between Podcasts; chemotherapy is a strange beast! The combined effects of fatigue and dry-mouth present some challenges. Anyway, today we have Part A for September of ‘66. In two parts because of the number of Australian artist releases, with a couple of real gems that only reached the lower echelons of the Top 100. The Twilights achieved the highest chart position, with other chart entries from artists as diverse as; Sandy Scott, The Atlantics, Bill and Boyd, Lynne Randell

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32:44

Australian-Charts-EP.47 1966 August

Australian Music Archives ·

2024/10/09

An eclectic mix of 45s awaits us as we explore the Australian artist chart hits that entered the National Chart in August of 1966. From the down-and-dirty Blues of The Throb and The Purple Hearts, the frantic energy of The Loved Ones, to the style and grace of Judy Stone. In addition, we hear from The Last Straws, and a certain medical student who started a record label, before opening a chain of medical centres adorned with grand pianos! And much much more!

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