''The Redback on the Toilet Seat'' is an Australian country music EP, with all four tracks written and performed by

Slim Newton Ralph Ernest Newton (born 22 October 1932) professionally Slim Newton, is an Australian country music singer-songwriter. In June 1972 he issued an extended play, '' The Redback on the Toilet Seat'', which peaked at No. 3 on the ''Go-Set'' N ...

. It was released in June 1972 and peaked at No. 3 on the ''

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'' National Top 40 Singles Chart. Note: Title of track is given as "Red Back on the Toilet Seat". It was recorded at Hadley Records Audio Studios (catalogue number HEP 537) in

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, and it was the first record Newton made. The title song references the

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(''Latrodectus hasselti''), also known as the Australian black widow. At the 1973

Country Music Awards of Australia The Country Music Awards of Australia also known as the Golden Guitar Awards (originally named Australasian Country Music Awards) is an annual awards night held in January during the Tamworth Country Music Festival, in Tamworth, New South Wales ...

, the EP won Top Selling Album of the Year.

Track listing

;Side one :1. "The Redback on the Toilet Seat" (Newton) – 2:18 :2. "A Pint of Water in a Jerry Can" (Newton) – 2:21 ;Side two :1. "Something Seems to Tell Me" (Newton) – 2:21 :2. "If You Want to Make Something out of this Life" (Newton) – 2:26

Credits

*Newton – vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar *Gary Brown – bass guitar *Ken Grills – drums *Ian Fenton – cover illustration

Cover versions

"The Redback on the Toilet Seat" has been covered by several artists including: John Williamson, The Wolverines on ''Occasional Course Language'' (2008).

References

External links

"Slim Newton - Redneck on the Toilet Seat"
hosted on YouTube 1972 EPs Slim Newton EPs {{ep-stub