Saxon Hall Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 There are a plethora of songs about Noo York and Chicago and San Francisco but not that many well known ones about Aussie Cities, Towns and Places. I am hoping we can add a few to this thread This is my favourite and even though I have never lived in Adelaide, I like the place and recognise many of the references. Nice subversive twist at the end. Good to sing along too also
ferchersan Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Good idea, HC I grew up and went to school in the Parramatta area, in Western Sydney. Here's Big Dingo with their song "Parramatta Man" Cheers, LF
ferchersan Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Scott & Charlene's Wedding - Footscray Station
ferchersan Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Another one for the Melbournites UV Race - Inner North
keyse1 Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 this record is about Barcaldine in Qld the front cover is a photo of The Shakespeare Hotel and includes a song about the hotel and includes a song about Melbourne Cup horses
keyse1 Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 6 hours from Brisbane is a great song don't know if you can find it on the internet
metal beat Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 (edited) Aussie Crawl - reckless Icehouse - Great Southern Land Edited January 25, 2015 by metal beat
metal beat Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 (edited) Ganggajang - Sounds of Then Aussie Crawl - Erroll. One of the most famous places Hollywood girls used to visit Edited January 25, 2015 by metal beat
mickj1 Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 well there is the classic of course: cheers mick 2
mrbuzzardstubble Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 The Wollongong version of mick's contribution 3
hired goon Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Custard - Pinball Les Les has given up, he's moving back to Stanthorpe. Sweat and agriculture, things are pretty quiet at night. Custard also titled one of their tunes Caboolture Speed Lab, although the lyrics don't seem to mention any of that. --Geoff
Saxon Hall Posted January 25, 2015 Author Posted January 25, 2015 Balwyn Calling by Skyhooks She sure knows when she's got a good catchAnd she just won't let goShe's been searchin' for the perfect matchHer ambition with your doughA brick veneer prison is waitin' for you 2
likwidsh0k Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 (edited) This gem gets me choked up every time, with its amazing heartfelt chorus.. Edited January 26, 2015 by likwidsh0k
caddisgeek Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Skyhooks also has 'Lygon St Limbo' and 'Toorak Cowboy' 1
Saxon Hall Posted January 25, 2015 Author Posted January 25, 2015 Skyhooks also has 'Lygon St Limbo' and 'Toorak Cowboy' Yes Skyhooks did a lot of songs about Melbourne. I like to think this is about Melbourne too but it is never mentioned in the lyrics. Melbourne Backdrop Brisbane Backdrop
Milo Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Paul Kelly with the song Leaps and Bounds. He sings about Melbourne and of course with that classic line with the MCG. He sang the song at the closing of the Melbourne Commonwealth Games. I'm high on the hillLooking over the bridgeTo the M.C.G.And way up on highThe clock on the siloSays eleven degrees 2
hired goon Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 A few Paul Kelly chewns mentioned already, heres another: Paul Kelly - From St Kilda To Kings Cross Two Strayan place names in one song --Geoff 1
Briz Vegas Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 (edited) This is too easy. Every third song by Warumpi Band, Paul Kelly, Hunters and Collectors, Midnight Oil, Go Betweens, Four seasons in one day. Crowded House Aussie bands do it the Aussie way. We are a little more subtle in our geographic references. It's more about the vibe and providing half references to a place in a verse. Even in the Album title, like Powder Fingers Vulture Street for example. Hell, we don't even need words to talk about an Aussie place. Just listening to this next track sounds like my suburb. Edited January 25, 2015 by Briz Vegas
Saxon Hall Posted January 25, 2015 Author Posted January 25, 2015 Another bloody song about Melbourne
nzdans Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 (edited) Billy Bragg: Yarra Song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2j6d17D4Hc&x-yt-ts=1421914688&x-yt-cl=84503534 Pogues: South Australia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lM5x3TJpP24 Every second or third Midnight Oil song... Edited January 25, 2015 by nzdans
Grumpy Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Jimmy Barnes song Largs Pier Hotel - my home away from home ad where I met Georgina some 40 odd years a go Some of Jimmy's statements in the link are not true though .http://mushroompromotions.com/bios/single-bio-jimmy-barnes-largs-pier-hotel/
soundfan Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 (edited) Streets of Forbes:Weddings Parties Anything Edited January 25, 2015 by soundfan
LHC Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Thanks to Mondie for a reminder about this Austen Tayshus classics http://youtu.be/45zyxd-xEqQ 1
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