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Black Sorrows
The Black Sorrows are an Australian blues rock band formed in 1983 by mainstay vocalist Joe Camilleri (ex-Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons), who also plays saxophone and guitar. Camilleri has used various line-ups to record 17 albums, with five reaching the top 20 on the ARIA Albums Charts: '' Hold on to Me'' (September 1988), '' Harley and Rose'' (August 1990), '' Better Times'' (September 1992), ''The Chosen Ones - Greatest Hits'' (November 1993) and '' Lucky Charm'' (November 1994). Their top 40 singles are "Chained to the Wheel" (February 1989), "Harley + Rose" (August 1990) and "Snake Skin Shoes" (July 1994). History Formation and early years: 1983–85 The Black Sorrows began as a loose pick-up band in Melbourne in 1983. They played mostly covers of R&B, zydeco, soul and blues music. An early line-up was founding mainstay, Joe Camilleri (aka Joey Vincent) on vocals, saxophone and guitar (ex-The Pelaco Brothers, Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons); with Jeff Burstin on guitar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sonola
''Sonola'' is the debut studio album by Australian rock band The Black Sorrows. The album was released in June 1984 and consisted of cover versions of soul and R&B songs. Background In 1983, following the disbanding of Jo Jo Zep, Joe Camilleri gathered together a group of musician friends and dubbed them The Black Sorrows. The band began playing mostly covers of R&B, zydeco, soul and blues music 'for the fun of it'. Camilleri says; "I remember playing birthday parties and weddings, just so I could get enough money to make a record. We made ''Sonola'' for $1300. I just wanted to have some sort of documentation that we existed. We did the artwork and screen-printed the covers. We’d put the covers on the line, one side only, waiting for them to dry, so we could do the other side. They’re the things you cherish, waiting for the record to be pressed and then having a lounge-room full of records and freaking out because you want to get rid of them." Track listing ; CD track lis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hold On To Me (album)
''Hold On to Me'' is the fifth studio album by Australian rock band The Black Sorrows. It's the group's first album to feature the vocals of Vika and Linda Bull. Reception Rudyard Kennedy from AllMusic gave the album a positive review saying; " oeCamilleri and company may borrow many of the same ingredients that James Morrison uses to make his music -- blues, soul, and R&B, as well as flashes of gospel, country, folk, and even Brill building pop -- but the trick is in mixing those well-worn ingredients together and coming up with something new. That's where Black Sorrows show that they're fit to be mentioned in the same breath with artists like Van Morrison and the Rolling Stones. Every song on ''Hold On to Me'' sounds like it could be a classic (and classy) radio staple, without sounding like a copy of anything else. Not only is ''Hold On to Mes literate songwriting (by Camilleri and lyricist Nick Smith) superb, but the playing is also uniformly excellent (and, at times, posi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Snake Skin Shoes
"Snake Skin Shoes" is a song by Australian blues and rock band The Black Sorrows. It was released as the first single from their eighth studio album '' Lucky Charm''. The song became the group's second top twenty single, peaking at number 16 on the ARIA Charts The ARIA Charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling songs and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA became the offici ... in August 1994. Track listing ;CD single (Columbia – 660475 2) # "Snake Skin Shoes" # "When It All Comes Down" # "Nobody Can Tell" # "Down to the Sea" Charts Weekly charts References 1994 songs 1994 singles The Black Sorrows songs Songs written by Joe Camilleri Song recordings produced by Joe Camilleri {{1990s-song-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harley + Rose
"Harley + Rose" is a song by Australian blues and rock band The Black Sorrows. It was released in July 1990 as the first single from their sixth studio album ''Harley and Rose''. It peaked at 24 on the ARIA Charts in September 1990. At the ARIA Music Awards of 1991, the song was nominated for ARIA Award for Song of the Year, losing to "Burn for You" by John Farnham. At the APRA Music Awards of 1991 The Australasian Performing Right Association Awards of 1991 (generally known as APRA Awards) are a series of awards held in 1991. The APRA Music Awards were presented by Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) and the Australasian Me ..., "Harley + Rose" won Country Song of the Year. Track listing ;Australian 7" single (656127 7) # "Harley + Rose" – 3:51 # "The Calling" – 2:47 ;UK 12" single (656214 8) # "Harley + Rose" # "The Calling" # "Rattle Your Cage" # "The Chosen Ones" Charts References 1990 singles The Black Sorrows songs Songs written by Joe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chained To The Wheel
"Chained to the Wheel" is a song by Australian blues and rock band The Black Sorrows. It was released as the third single from their fifth studio album '' Hold On to Me''. It was a big hit, peaking at 9 on the ARIA Charts. At the ARIA Music Awards of 1990, the song was nominated for Single of the Year, losing to "Crying in the Chapel" by Peter Blakeley, and Song of the Year, losing to "Tucker's Daughter" by Ian Moss. Track listing ;7" single (CBS 654548 7) # "Chained to the Wheel" – 3:57 # "Waiting for the Rain" – 5:02 Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Certification Cover versions * In 1991, John Denver covered this song on his album, '' Different Directions''. * In 2006, Vika and Linda Bull Vika and Linda, also known as Vika and Linda Bull, are an Australian vocal duo consisting of Vika Susan Bull (born 1966) and her younger sister, Linda Rose Bull . They came to prominence after singing backing vocals in Joe Camilleri's band The ... re-recorded an acoust ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lucky Charm (album)
''Lucky Charm'' is the eighth studio album by Australian rock act The Black Sorrows. Previously a band with a set line-up, for this album lead singer Joe Camilleri was the only constant from track to track, as he worked with 42 other musicians on the album. ''Lucky Charm'' was released on 4 November 1994. The album debuted and peaked at number 20 on the ARIA Charts, becoming the band's fifth consecutive top twenty album. Track listing ;CD track listing (478280 2) Weekly charts Personnel *Joe Camilleri – vocals, guitars (1,5,9,13,14), saxophone (2,4), accordion (7), vibes (9) with: * Kerryn Tolhurst – guitars (1,2,3,10), banjo (3), tiple (4,6,7,8,10,12), mandolin (4,7,11) lap steel (12), Hawaiian guitar (8,11) *Andy York – guitars (1,3,6,7,8,11) *Claude Carranza – guitars (2,4,9,10,12), dobro (9) *Stuart Fraser – guitar (4) * Shane O'Mara – guitars (5,14), dobro (5) *Phil Butson – guitar (6) *John Scurry – banjo (15) *James Black – keyboards (1) *Bob Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cajun Music
Cajun music (french: Musique cadienne), an emblematic music of Louisiana played by the Cajuns, is rooted in the ballads of the French-speaking Acadians of Canada. Although they are two separate genres, Cajun music is often mentioned in tandem with the Creole-based zydeco music. Both are from southwest Louisiana and share French and African origins. These French Louisiana sounds have influenced American popular music for many decades, especially country music, and have influenced pop culture through mass media, such as television commercials. Musical theory Cajun music is relatively catchy with an infectious beat and a lot of forward drive, placing the accordion at the center. The accordionist gives the vocal melody greater energy by repeating most notes. Besides the voices, only two melodic instruments are heard, the accordion and fiddle, but usually in the background can also be heard the high, clear tones of a metal triangle. The harmonies of Cajun music are simple and the m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gary Young (Australian Musician)
Gary Young (born 1947 in New York) is an American-born Australian musician who was a founding member of Australian rock band Daddy Cool in which he played the drums and sang backing vocals. He also played drums with Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons amongst other bands. Young was twice inducted into the Aria Hall of Fame as a member of both Daddy Cool and Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons which were inducted into the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Hall of Fame in 2006 and 2007 respectively. Biography Rondells Gary Young (drums, vocals) and Wayne Duncan (bass guitar, vocals) were the rhythm section of many bands, particularly instrumental groups, from the early 1960s onwards. One of these was The Rondells who were also the backing band for Bobby & Laurie, a popular singing duo with their No. 1 hit "Hitch Hiker" from 1966. Young joined the Rondells in 1964, at the age of 17, whilst still at Carey Baptist Grammar School. The Rondells had developed from a 1962 school band, The Sil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Fabulaires
The Fabulaires were an Australian R&B group formed in Adelaide by Greg Champion on guitar and lead vocals, John James "J.J." Hackett on drums (ex-Stars), Jane Lewis on vocals, Ian McDonald on bass guitar (ex-Stars), Jo Moore on vocals and Mick Teakle on guitar. They relocated to Melbourne in the following year where Wayne Burt joined on guitar and vocals (ex- Daddy Cool, Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons). They recorded their debut six-track extended play, ''Apocalypso''. Two tracks, "The Remedy" and " Ghost Riders" were recorded in July 1980; a third track, "Sunglasses", was recorded in December; and the final three tracks were recorded live at the Aberdeen Hotel in Fitzroy North in March 1981. Hackett left to join Mondo Rock and was replaced by Geoff Hassell on drums. While touring, Moore died in a car accident in April 1981. The group broke up and the EP was released posthumously, late that year, on Rough Diamond Records. The EP peaked at number 52 on the Australian Charts. Champion ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Company Caine
Company Caine, also styled as Co. Caine and Company Kane, were an Australian progressive rock band. They were formed in March 1970 by Ray Arnott on drums (ex-Chelsea Set, Browns, Cam-Pact), Cliff Edwards on bass guitar (ex-Cam-Pact), Jeremy Noone (aka Jeremy Kellock) on saxophone and keyboards (ex- Leo and Friends), Gulliver Smith on lead vocals (ex-Little Gulliver and the Children, Dr Kandy's Third Eye) and Russell Smith (no relation) on guitar and vocals (ex-Cam-Pact).McFarlane'Company Caine'entry. Archived frothe original on 15 June 2004. Retrieved 3 June 2016. Recordings In July 1970 Arnott left and was replaced by Eric Cairns (ex-Somebody's Image, Image, Heart'n'Soul) on drums and was replaced, in turn, two months later by John McInerny. At that time Edwards was replaced by Tim Partridge (ex-Clockwork Oringe) on bass guitar. In 1971 the line up of McInerny, Noone, Gulliver Smith and Russell Smith were joined by Arthur Eizenberg on bass guitar (ex-Square Circle, Dr Kandy's Thi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Pelaco Brothers
The Pelaco Brothers (sometimes seen as The Pelaco Bros.) were an Australian rockabilly band formed in 1974, with Joe Camilleri on saxophone and vocals, Stephen Cummings on lead vocals, Peter Lillie on guitar and vocals, Johnny Topper on bass guitar, Karl Wolfe (Sharks) on drums and Chris Worrall on guitar. Later members included Ed Bates on guitar and Peter Martin on slide guitar. The group only existed for 18 months, however according to Australian musicologist, Ian McFarlane, they "virtually defined a scene that encompassed a new musical aesthetic ... heysang about truck drivers, roadhouses and endless highways" and although American-influenced they "presented a fiercely Australian outlook". They disbanded by late 1975 leaving behind a six-track extended play, ''The Pelaco Bros.'', which appeared the following year. Camilleri formed a blues and rock music band, Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons; while Cummings and Bates formed a new wave group, the Sports in 1976. On 13 Septe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
