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The Best Of Dragon And Mondo Rock
''The Best of Dragon and Mondo Rock'' is a collaborative compilation album by Australian rock band Mondo Rock and New Zealand band Dragon, released in June 1990. The album peaked at number 47 on the ARIA Charts. Track listing Charts Personnel Dragon * Marc Hunter – vocals (1973–1979, 1982–1997) * Todd Hunter Todd Stuart Hunter NOTE: Requires user to input song title, e.g. POLITICS (born 22 June 1951) is a New Zealand musician and composer known for his involvement in the band Dragon. Their best known songs are "April Sun in Cuba", "Are You Old Enou ... – bass guitar, vocals (1972–1995, 2006–present) * Jeffrey Bartolomei – keyboards (1989–1996) * Mike Caen – guitar (1989–1995, 1996–1997) Mondo Rock * Ross Wilson – vocals, guitar, harmonica (1976–1991) * James Gillard – bass guitar (1982–1990) * Duncan Veall – keyboards (1984–1990) * Eric McCusker – guitar, keyboards (1980–1991) * John James Hackett – drums, percussion, guitar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mondo Rock
Mondo Rock are an Australian rock band, formed in November 1976 in Melbourne, Victoria. Singer-songwriter Ross Wilson founded the band, following the split of his previous band Daddy Cool. Guitarist Eric McCusker, who joined in 1980, wrote many of the band's hits, and along with Wilson formed the core of the group. They are best known for their second album, ''Chemistry'', which was released in July 1981 and peaked at number 2 on the Australian Kent Music Report. Their song " Come Said the Boy" peaked at number 2 in Australia in 1983. Mondo Rock disbanded in 1991, although they periodically appeared at reunion concerts, and reformed on a more-or-less continuing basis in 2014. According to Australian musicologist, Ian McFarlane, "by way of ceaseless touring and the release of a series of sophisticated pop rock albums, he band wasone of the most popular acts in Australia during the early 1980s". The band had a national tour in 2019, and continues to play occasional dates. Histo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dreams Of Ordinary Men (song)
"Dreams of Ordinary Men" is a song by New Zealand-Australian rock band Dragon released in August 1986 as the second single from the group's eighth studio album ''Dreams of Ordinary Men'' (1986). The song peaked at number 17 on the Australian Kent Music Report. Track listing ; 7" # "Dreams of Ordinary Men" (Alan Mansfield, Doane Perry, Johanna Pigott, Marc Hunter, Todd Hunter, Todd Rundgren Todd Harry Rundgren (born June 22, 1948) is an American multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, multimedia artist, sound engineer and record producer who has performed a diverse range of styles as a solo artist and as a member of the band Ut ...) - 4:02 # "Start it Up" (Mansfield, Perry, M. Hunter, T. Hunter) - 4:20 ; 12" # "Dreams of Ordinary Men" (Mansfield, Perry, Pigott, T. Hunter, Rundgren) (extended) - 7:11 # "Start it Up" (Mansfield, Perry, M. Hunter, T. Hunter) (extended) - 7:03 Charts References Dragon (band) songs 1986 singles 1986 songs Polydor Records singl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cool World (song)
"Cool World" is a song by Australian rock band Mondo Rock, released in March 1981 as the second single released from the band's second studio album ''Chemistry'' (1981). The song became the band's second top ten single, peaking at number 8 on the Kent Music Report. The song was written by Mondo Rock's lead vocalist Ross Wilson. At the 1981 Countdown Music Awards, the song was nominated for Best Australian Single. Track listing AUS 7" Single UK 7" Single at Discogs
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Ross Wilson (musician)
Ross Andrew Wilson (born 18 November 1947) is an Australian singer-songwriter, musician and producer. He is the co-founder and frontman of the long-standing rock groups Daddy Cool and Mondo Rock, as well as a number of other former bands, in addition to performing solo. He has produced records for bands such as Skyhooks and Jo Jo Zep & the Falcons, as well as for those of his own bands. He appeared as a judge on celebrity singing TV series '' It Takes Two'' from 2005. Wilson was individually inducted into the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Hall of Fame in 1989 and again as a member of Daddy Cool in 2006. Ross currently resides in the Melbourne suburb of Port Melbourne. Biography Early years Wilson's father was an amateur jazz musician and his mother would play classical music on the piano at their home in the Melbourne suburb of Hampton. Wilson learnt to sing harmonies with the local Anglican church choir and was selected as a boy soprano wedding singer. In 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Primitive Love Rites
"Primitive Love Rites" is a song by Australian rock band Mondo Rock, released in October 1986 as the second single from the band's fifth studio album ''Boom Baby Boom'' (1986). The song peaked at number 34 on the Kent Music Report. The song became the band's only song to peak within the Billboard Hot 100, at 71. In New Zealand the song peaked at number 40 on Recorded Music NZ. Track listings ;Aus 7" Single ;Aus 12" Single ; International 12" single at Discogs
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Chemistry (Mondo Rock Song)
"Chemistry" is a song by Australian rock band Mondo Rock, released in July 1981 as the third single from the band's second studio album ''Chemistry Chemistry is the science, scientific study of the properties and behavior of matter. It is a natural science that covers the Chemical element, elements that make up matter to the chemical compound, compounds made of atoms, molecules and ions ...'' (1981). The song peaked at number 20 on the Kent Music Report. Track listing AUS 7" Single Charts Personnel * Ross Wilson – vocals, guitar, harmonica (1976–1991) * John James Hackett – drums, percussion, guitar (1981–1990) * James Gillard – bass guitar (1982–1990) * James Black – keyboards (1980–1984) * Eric McCusker – guitar, keyboards (1980–1991) * Paul Christie – bass guitar (1980–1982) References {{authority control Mondo Rock songs 1981 songs 1981 singles Songs written by Paul Christie (musician) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Come Said The Boy
"Come Said the Boy" is a song by Australian rock band Mondo Rock, released in November 1983 as the lead single from the band's fourth studio album '' The Modern Bop'' (1984). The song became the band's highest-charting single, peaking at number 2 on the Kent Music Report. It was written by the group's lead guitarist, Eric McCusker, and was co-produced by John Sayers and the band. The music video and vinyl single's cover artwork was filmed at Maroubra Beach Sydney Australia in 1983. At the 1983 Countdown Music Awards, the song was nominated for Best Australian Single. In January 2018, as part of Triple M's "Ozzest 100", the 'most Australian' songs of all time, "Come Said The Boy" was ranked number 73. Background By 1983 the Mondo Rock line-up were James Black (ex-Rum Jungle, Russell Morris Band) on keyboards and guitar; James Gillard on bass guitar; John James Hackett (ex-Stars, the Fabulaires) on drums; Eric McCusker (ex-The Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band) on guitar and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Queen And Me
"The Queen and Me" is a song by Australian rock band Mondo Rock, released in September 1982 as the second single from the band's third studio album ''Nuovo Mondo'' (1982). It peaked at number 40 on the Kent Music Report The Kent Music Report was a weekly record chart of Australian music singles and albums which was compiled by music enthusiast David Kent from May 1974 through to January 1999. The chart was re-branded the Australian Music Report (AMR) in July .... Track listing # "The Queen and Me" (Eric McCusker) - 3:21 # "Domination" ( Ross Wilson, James Black, Paul Christie) - 4:25 Charts References Mondo Rock songs 1982 singles 1982 songs Warner Music Group singles {{1980s-rock-song-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No Time (Mondo Rock Song)
"No Time" is a song by Australian rock band Mondo Rock, released in June 1982 as the lead single from the band's third album ''Nuovo Mondo''. It peaked at number 11 on the Kent Music Report The Kent Music Report was a weekly record chart of Australian music singles and albums which was compiled by music enthusiast David Kent from May 1974 through to January 1999. The chart was re-branded the Australian Music Report (AMR) in July .... According to Eric McCusker the song was inspired by The Beatles' " Don't Let Me Down", as a tribute to John Lennon. Track listing # "No Time" (Eric McCusker) - 4:03 # "Il Mondo Caffe" (James Black, Ross Wilson) - 2:48 Charts References {{authority control Mondo Rock songs 1982 singles 1982 songs Warner Music Group singles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
April Sun In Cuba
"April Sun in Cuba" is a song recorded by New Zealand group Dragon, released in October 1977. It is the first single to be released from Dragon's fourth studio album Running Free. "April Sun in Cuba" first charted on 7 November 1977, peaking at number 2 on the Kent Music Report Singles Chart and staying on the chart for 22 weeks. Note: Used for Australian Singles and Albums charting from 1974 until Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) created their own charts in mid-1988. In 1992, Kent back calculated chart positions for 1970–1974. It also reached number 9 on the New Zealand singles chart. The b-side of the single, a non-album track called "Telephone", was credited to "Dr. Agony". Track listing # April Sun in Cuba (Marc Hunter, Paul Hewson) - 3:24 # Telephone (Paul Hewson, Marc Hunter, Todd Hunter) - 3:10 Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Certifications Personnel * Bass – Todd Hunter * Guitar – Robert Taylor * Keyboards – Paul H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Are You Old Enough?
"Are You Old Enough?" is a song by New Zealand rock band Dragon, released in August 1978 while the band were still based in Australia. It was released as the first single from the group's fifth studio album ''O Zambezi'' (1978). The song peaked at number one on the Australian Kent Music Report, becoming the group's first number-one single. Reception Reviewed at the time of release, South Australian music magazine Roadrunner said the song was, "Their best yet. This band continues to make superb sounding singles (this will be No 1 for sure) and continue to be the most sexist band in the country. This one, about fucking young women and going to gaol for it is their most offensive yet." David Nichols described the song as, "essentially a paean to underage sex, perhaps even pedophilia. A glowing, irresistible pop tune, sung delectably by Marc Hunter with uncredited backing vocal from Renée Geyer, it is a virtually flawless pop record, its subversive nature being an essential element o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Hewson
Paul David Hewson (born 10 May 1960), known by his stage name Bono (), is an Irish singer-songwriter, activist, and philanthropist. He is the lead vocalist and primary lyricist of the rock band U2. Born and raised in Dublin, he attended Mount Temple Comprehensive School where in 1976 he began dating his future wife, Alison Stewart, as well as forming, with schoolmates, the band that became U2. Bono soon established himself as a passionate frontman for the band through his expressive vocal style and grandiose gestures and songwriting. His lyrics frequently include social and political themes, and religious imagery inspired by his Christian beliefs. During U2's early years, Bono's lyrics contributed to the group's rebellious and spiritual tone. As the band matured, his lyrics became inspired more by personal experiences shared with the other members. As a member of U2, Bono has received 22 Grammy Awards and has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Aside fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
