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Yesterday I went to the Balmoral Cinema with Mum, Heath and my nieces where I saw Frozen 2. Queen Elsa (Idina Menzel) is hearing an mysterious voice cslling out to her while celebrating Autumn with sister Anna (Kristen Bell), Olaf the snowman (Josh Gad), Kristoff Anna's boyfriend) (Jonathan Groff)and the reindeer Sven and she follows it which unintentionally awakens the spirits who then disrupts the town of Ardendelle which causes the people to evacuate and also Grand pabbie and the Trolls tells them that they must set things right by discovering the truth about the past of the kingdom. Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Sven and Kristoff go in the Enchanted Forest following the mysterious voice which eventually there they encounter the soldiers from both Northulda and Arendellian sides are still in conflict but Anna and Elsa arrange an truce and it's up to Elsa and Anna to find the 5th spirit which makes it interesting. it's very funny and very entertaining with excellent performances

This is the new compilation double CD by legendary Australian group Human Nature and this has the classic hits from the 90's and 2000's including Every Time You Cry with John Farnham as well as the covers of the Motown, other rock songs and tracks from the Christmas album as well as an new recording of This Old Heart Of Mine and an new version of Don't Say Goodbye. It's an FANTASTIC, BRILLIANT and SUPERB with FANTASTIC and BRILLIANT songs which still sounds great and great singing. This year was 30 years when they were formed as well as being inducted into the ARIA Hall Of Fame an month ago as well as receiving an Order of Australia medal for the service for the Performing Arts and entertainment field as well as doing an Australian tour. This album went to number 3 in Australia and this is an must for Human nature fans which I give it 5 stars as it's in the shops now so do yourselves an favour and BUY IT which you'll love it.

This is the new album by Australian rock band Cold Chisel and it's their first album since the Perfect Crime album 4 years ago. This was recorded at the 301 and the Cave and the songs on this album are written by Jimmy Barnes which he wrote 4 with Don Walker, Don wrote 3, Charley Drayton co wrote an sing with Don and Ian Moss wrote 1 track with Lucy Desoto. It's ROCKIN, BRILLIANT and SUPERB with great and AWESOME songs with great singing by Jimmy with great playing the other guys including Ian Moss which they are playing better than ever. This went to number 1 in Australia and this was produced by Kevin Shirley. Cold Chisel are about to go on Tour starting New Years Eve until February and this album is an must for Cold Chisel which I give it 5 stars as it's in the shops now so do yourselves an favour and BUY IT which you'll love it.

This is the new album by legendary British rock band the Who which it's their first studio album since 2006 when they released Endless Wire and it was recorded in London at both Metropolis and British Grove studios. The tracks are mostly written by Pete Townshend except one written by his brother Simon and another Pete wrote with Josh Hunsaker. It's BRILLIANT and ROCKIN with great and FANTASTIC songs with great singing by Roger Daltrey with guitar playing Pete and they are sounding great as ever which reminds us rock fans that these guys still have it. This album was produced by Pete, Bob Pridden, Dave Sardy and Dave Eringa and this has gone to number 3 in the UK, number 2 in the USA and number 64 in Australia. This is an must for the Who fans and I give it 5 stars as it's in the shops now so do yourselves an favour and BUY which you'll love it.

This is the double CD by Cliff Richard and the Shadows and this double CD solely focuses on Cliff Richard with the Shadows recordings including some when they were the Drifters from 1958-2009 which has the hit singles as well as the album tracks as well as some live recordings as it was 60 years this year when Travelling Light went to number 1 in the UK first as Cliff and the Shadows. It's AWESOME, ROCKIN and BRILLIANT with great rockin and brilliant songs which has stood the test of time and still sounds great today as it did back then and this double CD went to number 11 in the UK. Bob Stanley did the liner notes and Cliff will be back on the road next year as he will be turning 80. This is an must for fans of Cliff Richard and the Shadows and I give it 5 stars as it's in the shops now so yourselves an favour and BUY IT which you will love it.

This is the new compilation CD of legendary Australian rock group Mental As Anything and on this CD it has the classic Mentals hits including Live It Up, The Nips Are Getting Better, Come Around, Too Many Times, If You Leave Can I Come Too as well as the Martin Plaza solo hit Concrete and Clay. It's FANTASTIC, BRILLIANT and SUPERB with FANTASTIC and Great songs and it still sounds great to this day which these songs has stood the test of time. As many of you know that 4 weeks ago Greedy Smith passed away from a heart attack which was an shock and an great loss to the Australian music industry as well as his family and may the great music he made with Mentals As Anything will live on forever as it will never die. This is an must for Mental As Anything fans and I give it 5 stars as it's in the shops now so do yourselves an favour and BUY IT which you will hear great music from an great iconic Aussie band.

On Friday night I went to the Balmoral Cinema to see the movie Cats. a white kitten named Victoria (Francesca Hayward) is abandoned on the streets of London by her owner which is witnessed by other alley cats and they introduced her to the world of Jellicle tribe as she would meet other cats like Jennyadots (Rebel Wilson), Rum Tum Tugger (Jason Derulo), Bustopher Jones(James Corden), Gus(Ian McKellen) Old Deuteronomy (Judi Dench) and they compete in the jellicle Ball which they compete for the chance to go to the Heaviside Layer and would be granted an new life but there is an baddie named Macavity (Idris Elba) an villainous stray who kidnaps the contestants reach the Heaviside Layer as an birthright and also Victoria connects with Grizabella (Jennifer Hudson)who had been an member of the tribe. It's Fantastic, very entertaining with great music and Fabulous acting by Taylor Swift who played Bombaluria, Francesca Hayward, Rebel Wilson, Jason Derulo, James Corden, Ian McKellen, J

This is the joint autobiography of the legendary British group Madness and in this book the members Lee Thompson, Mike Barson, Chris Foreman, Cathal Smyth, Graham "Suggs: McPherson, Mark Bedford and Daniel Woodgate talk about their upbringings, the music they listened and influenced by, the London music scene, spraying graffiti, getting together as the Invaders and briefly Morris and the Minors before becoming Madness, achieving early success with hits like My Girl, The Prince etc, toured with the Specials and The Selecter and many others. It's FANTASTIC, BRILLIANT and SUPERB with impressive, funny and entertaining stories and an great read indeed about the group when they started in the 70's as well as the period between 1970-79. The group are still touring which they have coming up in United Arab Emirates, Europe and the USA in 2020 and have release an new single called The Bullingdon Boys and also Dave Robinson who founded Stiff Records did the foreword. This is an

This is the memoir of Australian singer-songwriter Archie Roach and in this book he talks about his upbringing in foster homes as he was removed his real family at age 2, getting his first guitar from his father Alex, his world changed aged 18 when he received an letter about his family and an life he had no memory of, his issues with alcohol as well as being in jail, began recording in 1990 which he has achieved great success with albums like Charcoal Lane, Jamu Dreaming, Let Love Rule and others, working with people like Paul Kelly, Tracy Chapman and many others. It's FANTASTIC, BRILLIANT and SUPERB as well as impressive, entertaining, sad and touching and an great read indeed as well as an amazing story for what this man went through. Archie released the new album Tell Me Why which went to number 7 in Australia and he has some shows coming up in the new year. This is an must for Australian music fans and I give it 5 stars as it's in the shops now so do yourselves an fav

This is the memoir of legendary American multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, record producer, arranger and founding member of the legendary American instrumental band Booker T and the MG's and in this book he talks about his upbringing in Memphis Tennessee, starting getting into music at a young age including clarinet and organ, playing in church and school and also clubs around Memphis, worked at Satellite Records, formed Booker T and the MG's in the early 60's who would go on great success with hits like Green Onions, Time Is Tight, Soul Limbo and others, working with Otis Redding, Sam and Dave, Willie Nelson, Rita Coolidge, Bob Dylan, Santana, his 3 marriages including Priscilla Coolidge whose sister was the singer Rita Coolidge and others. It's FANTASTIC, BRILLIANT and SUPERB with impressive, entertaining and Amazing stories and it's an great read about of the legends of 60's and 70's music. Booker T Jones is still recording and still touring the wor

This is the second memoir by actress and singer Julie Andrews and in this book she talks about the Hollywood period from the 60's up to the 80's, talking about the films including Mary Poppins, The Sound Of Music, Star, 10, SOB, Victor Victoria and others, working with people like James Garner, Dick Van Dyke, Paul Newman, Alfred Hitchcock, Dudley Moore, Rock Hudson, jack Lemmon and others, her first marriage to Tony Walton ending, her second marriage to director Blake Edwards which would last for 41 years. It's FANTASTIC, BRILLIANT and SUPERB with impressive, funny, very entertaining and an great read indeed and she wrote this book with her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton. This is an must for movie fans as well as Julie Andrews fans and I am giving this 5 stars as it's in the shops now so do yourselves an favour and BUY IT which you'll be amazed.

This is the autobiography of British guitarist, songwriter and musician Jim Cregan and in this book he talks about his upbringing in Dorset, got an ukulele at age 9, got his first guitar aged 12, played in bands like The Falcons, The Colorado Four, Dissatisfied Blues Band, Julian Convay and the Machine and the Ingoes which would become Blossom Toes, joined Family as an bass player, Steve Harley and the Cockney Rebel which he was on the hit single Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me), working with Rod Stewart which he played with him as well as wrote songs together which lasted until 1995, working with people like the Spencer Davis Group, Elton John, the Gypsy Kings, Cat Stevens, Chuck Berry, Joe Cocker and many others. It's an FANTASTIC, Impressive and Very entertaining with FANTASTIC stories told by Jim as well as an enjoyable and an great read too and well worth reading. Jim plays in his own band called Cregan and Co and Rod Stewart does the Foreword. This is an must for music

Last Night I went to the Balmoral Cinema to see the movie Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker. Rey(Daisy Ridley), Finn (John Boyega) and Poe Dameron(Oscar Issac) are set out for the Resistance's final stand against Kylo Ren aka Ben Solo (Adam Driver) and the First Order. Ren is lured to the dark side by Palpatine(Ian McDiarmid) when he investigated an mysterious message and unveils a secret armada of Star Destroyers which he orders Kylo to find and kill Rey who is training being jedi under Leia (Carrie Fisher)and meanwhile Finn, Poe and Chewbacca are getting information coming from an spy for the First Order warning about Palpatine's return so Poe, Rye, Finn, Chewbacca, BB-8 and C-3P0(Anthony Daniels) go together to a desert where they confront Lando Calrissian (Billy Dee Williams) who tells them where the last known location and it starts to get interesting. It's action packed, BRILLIANT and SUPERB with FANTASTIC acting by Daisy Ridley, Oscar Issac, John Boyega, Adam Dr

On Friday December 13th I went to Kedron Wavell to see British rock group The Animals which has original member and drummer John Steel and it was my second time seeing them as I saw them at Kedron Wavell 3 years ago Saturday March 5th 2016. I went to the bus stop at Carindale, caught bus, got at Chermside and walk to Kedron Wavell. Went to the Kitchen, rang home, ordered Nachos and Sundae, Bought Coke and ate some Sundae. Had Nachos for dinner, Ate the rest of the Sundae, drank Coke, went upstairs, bought CD by the Animals, went inside the Blue Pacific Room, wrote notes, saw Mark who I know from the gigs and Local singer-songwriter Adam Shannon came on after 8pm which he did an set doing his own songs. There was an interval which I bought chips and Coke Zero, ate chips, drank Coke Zero and use mobile. The Animals with the current line-up of John Steel on Drums, Mick Gallagher on keyboards and vocals, Roberto Ruiz on bass and vocals and Danny Handley on lead vocals and guitar came o

This afternoon I went to the Balmoral Cinema to see the movie Playing With Fire. Jake Carson(John Cena) who is in charge of the fire department who leads an team to stop an fire which they did and then 4 of the team quits to join the Big Leagues. Then through Dr Amy Hicks(Judy Greer) that they see an cabin is on fire and Jake and the team goes to the cabin where they saved 3 children Byrnn (Brianna Hildebrand), Will (Christian Convery) and Zoey (Finley Rose Slater) which they go back to the fire station. The kids cause havoc which clashes with Jake's no nonsense style and then Jake starts to softens up as well as more friendly to the kids as well as he and Amy are liking each other and it gets interesting. It's excellent, very funny, very entertaining and very witty with excellent acting by John Cena, Judy greer, Brianna Hildebrand, Christian Convery, Finley Rose Slater, Keegan- Michael Key, John Leguizamo and Tyler Mane. It's directed by Andy Fickman and produced by To

This is the autobiography of international rugby union coach Eddie Jones and talks about his upbringing in Tasmania and NSW, playing cricket, started playing rugby union for La Perouse and Matravile schools, playing for Randwick and NSW, the disappointment of not playing for Australia, Started coaching which he coached the Brumbies, Queensland Reds, the Wallabies, Japan, South Africa and currently England, the four World Cups which he has coached the different countries, surviving an stroke and many others. IT's FANTASTIC, BRILLIANT and SUPERB with impressive, Very entertaining and an great read indeed and well worth reading and it's co written with Donald McRae who has written 12 books as well as working for the Guardian. Eddie is still coaching England which he has been doing it since 2015 and this is an must for rugby fans which I give it 5 stars as it's in the shops now so do yourselves an favour and BUY IT which you will be amazed and impressed.

This is the joint autobiography of legendary Motown songwriters Brian and Eddie Holland and in this book they talk about their upbringing in Detroit, raised by their mother and grandmother, starting get into music at an young age, both started as performers which Eddie was an solo singer who was then managed by Berry Gordy who had been an songwriter, Brian and Eddie getting together with Lamont Dozier who would become one of the great songwriting teams for Motown, writing and producing the classic hits for acts like the Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha and the Vandellas, Smokey Robinson and many other, the inspirations behind the songs, leaving Motown in 1968, working at different record labels and many others. It's FANTASTIC, BRILLLIANT, SUPERB as well as entertaining and impressive and an great read indeed. It's 60 years when Motown started and the great music that was made has stood the test of time including the work of Holland Dozier Holland which the music still sound

Tonight I went to the Balmoral Cinema where I saw the movie The Good Liar. Roy Courtany (Ian McKellen) meets an widow Betty McLeish (Helen Mirren) on the internet and meet in person having lunch which they start taking an liking to one another as well as Roy staying with her and she is not aware that Roy is actually an con artist which he and partner Vincent (Jim Carter) have been running an investment scam which using fake Russian investors and using keypads to shear accounts connected to the bank as well as there is an secret between Betty and Roy which gets interesting. It's gripping, excellent and FANTASTIC with Top and Fantastic acting by Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen as well as Jim Carter who does an excellent performance far different to what he did on Downton Abbey, Russell Tovey and Mark Lewis. It's directed by Bill Condon who also produced it with Greg Yolen and Jeffrey Hatcher did the screenplay and also it's based on the novel written by Nicholas Searle. I giv

Last Saturday November 23rd I went to the Sandgate Town Hall to see local act Jim Hansen and the Sonics which it was my second time going there as I went there only an year ago and I would have gone there on May 25th but I had an problem with my shoulder and I emailed the organizers as I wanted to cancel but they couldn't refund it so instead I got an complimentary ticket which was very good of them to do that. I walked to the bus stop at Carindale, caught the bus to the city, went to Central Station, ate chocolate bar, drank coke, caught train, got off at Sandgate and walk to the Town Hall. saw robyn and Ken from work, spoke with Robin from the Sonics, got ticket, went inside which I went to the Port Douglas Table, saw Gary, Roger from the Avengers and his wife Laura, drank Coke Zero, talked, saw Jim, there was taped message on video by Nicky Steele who sings with the Sonics at Sandgate but could not be there as she was helping with the bushfires, there were announcements and

Last Sunday I went to Dendy Cinema to see the music documentary Suzi Q which it's about American born British singer Suzi Quatro and in this documentary she talks about her bringing in Detroit, performing with her sisters in the Pleasure Seekers which became later on Cradle, leaving for England in 1971 where she would great success throughout the 70's with hits like Can The Can, Devil Gate Drive, Tear Me Apart, 48 Crash, Daytona Demon, Stumblin In and many others, trying to crack America, doing Happy Days as Leather, personal issues with her sisters and many others and interviews besides Suzi herself Joan Jett, Andy Scott(Sweet), DOn Powell(Slade), her ex husband and musician Len Tuckey, Mike Chapman who wrote many of her hits, her children Laura and Richard, her brother Michael and sisters Patti and Nancy, Alice Cooper, Henry Winkler, Debbie Harry, Kathy Valentine and many others. It's FANTASTIC, BRILLIANT and SUPERB as well as impressive, entertaining and inspirational

Tonight I went to the Balmoral Cinema to see the movie Knives Out. novelist Harlan Thornbey (Christopher Plummer) is found dead at his estate by his housekeeper Fran(Edi Patterson) the police arrive and Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) is somehow enlisted to investigate the crime which the Thornbery family including daughter Linda(Jamie Lee Curtis), son in law Richard(Don Johnson), Daughter in Law Joni (Toni Collette, housekeeper Marta (Ana De Armas), grandson Ransom(chris Evans) are questioned which first it is suicide but then Blanc goes through red herring and self serving lies to get the truth and it gets interesting. It's FANTASTIC and BRILLIANT as well as Funny and very entertaining with top and FANTASTIC acting performances by Christopher Plummer, Don Johnson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Toni Collette, Daniel Craig, Edi Patterson, Ana De Armas, Chris Evans, Katherine Langford and others. Rian Johnson directed it as well as producing it and doing the screenplay and it's grea

This is the 3rd book written by British soap opera William Roache who plays Ken Barlow on the British soap Coronation Street and in this book he talks about the losses of his second wife Sara and close friend as well as cast member Anne Kirkbride as well as the court case in 2013-14 which he was found not guilty as how his approach to life has helped him through times with love, hope, strength, forgiveness and positive thinking and others. It's excellent, impressive and very entertaining as well as an enjoyable and inspirational read and William is still on the show which he's been there since the very first episode December 9th 1960 as he is also the longest male cast member in an long running TV serial. This is an must for Coronation Street fans and I give it 4 stars as it's in the shops now so do yourselves an favour and BUY IT which I'm sure you will be impressed and amazed and also may it inspire you in your life. I am reviewing the paperback version.

This is the memoir of Andrea Corr an member of the legendary Irish family musical group the Corrs and in this book she talks about having 5 miscarriages before eventually having 2 children, singing with her siblings who would achieve great success in the 90's and 2000's, the loss of her parents, her upbringing in Dundalk Ireland and many others. It's excellent, Fantastic and very entertaining with impressive and great stories as well as enjoyable and it is worth an read. The Corrs are still around which they released an album Jupiter Calling 2 years ago. This is an must for fans of the Corrs and I give it 4 stars as it's in the shops now so do yourselves an favour and BUY IT which I'm sure You'll be impressed and amazed.

This is the book written by Peter Asher record producer and an member of the British 60's singing duo Peter and Gordon and in this book he talks about each letter that had about anything Beatles or the solo work as well as people who influenced the Beatles, the key players of their story, the instruments they played, the innovations they pioneered and many others. It's an BRILLIANT, SUPERB and an FANTASTIC book with FANTASTIC and very entertaining stories told by Peter which it's very enjoyable and well worth reading. Peter still produces and also performs which he was in Australia a few months ago with Albert Lee an British guitarist. This is an must for Beatles fans as well as music fans and I am giving this 5 stars as it's in the shops now so do yourselves an favour and BUY IT which you will be amazed and impressed.

This is the memoir of musician and founding member of the legendary American rock and roll band the Red Hot Chili Peppers Flea. In this book he talks about his early upbringing in Australia, moving to America where he lived in New York, his parents split up at an young age, his mother remarried an jazz musician named Walter, moving to California, playing trumpet in an school band, starting smoking weed, met Jack Irons, meeting Anthony Kiedis at high school, meeting Hillel Slovak who turned him on to rock music, played in Anthym, What Is This and Fear which would lead to the formation of the Red Hot Chilli Peppers and many others. It's FANTASTIC, BRILLIANT and SUPERB as well as impressive, very entertaining and an real honesty with FANTASTIC stories and it's an great read. Flea is still with Red Hot Chilli Peppers which they are currently working on their 20th album. This is an must for Red Hot Chilli Peppers fans which I give it 5 stars as it's in the shops now so do you

This is the book that has been put together by Sue Pieters Hawke the daughter of former Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke and it has people talking about as well as person including John Mangos, Jeff McMullen, Dennis Lillee, Mal Walden, Bill Shorten, Gareth Evans and many others. It is FANTASTIC and Impressive as well as entertaining and enjoyable understanding the man behind being Prime Minister of Australia and an job well done by his daughter who put this together. It's been 5 months since Bob Hawke passed away but has left behind an great legacy for what he did as Prime Minister and will never ben forgotten. I give this 4 stars and it's in the shops now so do yourselves an favour and BUY IT which you will be amazed and impressed.

This is the second book by Jo Wood former wife of the Faces and Rolling Stones member Ron Wood and in this book it has photos, notes, artworks and memorabilia that has never been seen before as well as photos with people like Harry Nilsson, Bob Geldof as well as families and many others. It's BRILLIANT, FANTASTIC and SUPERB and it has FANTASTIC stuff on it as well as impressive and an enjoyable one too along with the stories which are impressive too. Jo Wood lives in London and as I said early this is her second book as she write Hey Jo her autobiography in 2013. This is an must for Rolling Stones fans which I give it 5 stars as it's in the shops now so do yourselves an favour and BUY IT which you'll love it.

This is the second book written by former Australian tennis legend Rod Laver and in this book he talks about the golden era of Australian Tennis from the early 50's up to the 70's as well as the legends like Harry Hopman, Ken Rosewall, Lew Hoad, Frank Sedgman, Roy Emerson, Margaret Court and many others as well as key interviews with those legends as well as the times when Australia was dominant in the Davis Cup, Grand Slams and going professional as it was Amateur back then and many others. It's BRILLIANT,SUPERB and FANTASTIC as well as entertaining and impressive and an enjoyable read and understanding the era of what was and it is important for people to understand how times were different for Australian Tennis when they were hugely successful which we may not have another era like those times again and also Roger Federer does the foreword. This is an must for Tennis fans and I give it 5 stars as it's in the shops now so do yourselves an favour and BUY IT which you

Last Saturday I went to East Leagues Club to see the Beatlegs whom I had not seen since New Years Eve 2017 and it's my first time seeing the new line up with Sam doing the George Harrison who is the son of Shaun who plays in the band as Steve Baker passed away early in the year. Dad took me to Easts Leagues Club, went to the Café, saw Maggie and Joan, had Nachos for dinner, drank Coke Zero, ate Cookies and Cream for desert, went to the table near the stage, met Donna and Yvonne and talked. The show started @ 8pm with the guys coming on stage which they did 2 sets and in the first set they did the 1963-66 period which they did many of the Beatles' classics as well as doing Your Bird Can Sing as well as doing Yesterday which was the first time I've seen them doing it and also there was an interval which I met Shaun's wife Vanessa and saw Ellie Steve's wife who I had met in May at QPAC as well as having an Coke Zero to drink. The Second Set had the guys wearing th

On Friday I went to the Balmoral Cinema to see the movie Ford V Ferrari which it's based on an true story. Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon) an race car designer who had been an race driver but had to give up due to problems with his heart condition is hired by Vice President of the Ford Motor Company Lee Iacocca (Josh Lucas) who proposed the idea to Henry Ford II (Tracy Letts) to purchase money to Ferrari to boost their car sales by doing the 24 Hours of Le Mans Race in France but Enzo Ferrari(Remo Girone) walks out of the deal but Henry II orders his team to build an car to defeat Ferrari and Shelby enlists the help of race driver Ken Miles(Christian Bale) who is an mechanic and driver who has an temper and there is obstacles thinking Miles is not their ideal driver Shelby wants him and it gets interesting. It's FANTASTIC, BRILLIANT and SUPERB with top and SUPERB acting by Matt Damon, Christian Bale, Josh Lucas, Tracy Letts, Remo Girone, Jon Bernthal, Noah Jupe and Caitriona B

This is the 3rd compilation of the Lost Hits of the 70's and 80's series which recordings from the Fable and Image labels as well as DuMonde label and on this CD it has recordings by the Strangers, The Valentines featuring Bon Scott and Vince Lovegrove, Jon English, The Mixtures, Brian Cadd, Karen Knowles, Pat Carroll, Moscos and Stone, Matt Flinders and many others. Fantastic CD with Fantastic songs which has stood the test of time and still sounding brilliant and great as ever today as they are timeless as well as songs you can never get tired of listening. Warren Barnett did the mastering which he has done an great job and this is an must for Australian music fans of the 70's and 80's which I give it 4 stars as it's in the shops now so do yourselves an favour and BUY IT which you'll be impressed and I'm sure it will bring back memories for those who grew up in the eras.

This is the Christmas album by legendary Australian singing group the Seekers and most of these were recorded in 2001 as they were from the Morningtown Ride To Christmas which was long deleted but thanks to Decca it has an rebirth and the opening track was on an charity compilation some years back . Among the tracks includes an Christmas version of their 60's hit Morningtown Ride as well as covers of Christmas classics including Silent Night, Away in A Manger, When A Child Is Born, Children Go Where I Send You and others. It's FANTASTIC, BRILLIANT and SUPERB with Judith's brilliant voice as well as those Fantastic harmonies and doing those classic Christmas songs are just Brilliant. Bruce, Keith and Athol have been doing shows as the original Seekers with Michael Crisitano as the 4th member as Judith doesn't perform anymore and the great music the group made is still around and will forever be heard forever. This is an must for Seekers fans which I give it 5 stars a

This is the memoir by American musician and singer Prince and in this book he talks about his upbringing in Minnesota, his parents divorcing when he was 7, getting his first guitar and played in an Band called Grand Central as he wrote the few dozen pages before passing away and in the remaining of the book takes us through his early days as an musician as well as his evolution through images up to his greatest achievement through scrapbook of writing and photos as well as the handwritten treatment of his big hit Purple Rain and many others. It's FANTASTIC, BRILLIANT and SUPERB with AWESOME stuff as well as fascinating and impressive and enjoyable. It's been 3 years since Prince passed away but has left an great legacy of music which will live on forever and this book was framed by Dan Pipenbring an advisory editor at the Paris Review as well as had been working with Prince to do this book when he passed away which I got to say that Dan has done an great job putting it togeth

Tonight I went to the Balmoral Cinema to see the movie Brittany Runs A Marathon. Brittany Forgler (Jillian Bell) who is 28 years old living in New York who like to have a good time and is outgoing who is living with her roommate Gretchen (Alice Lee) is given an warning by her doctor that is to lose weight which she is broke to go the gym as too proud to ask for help. She is lost but when Catherine (Michaela Watkins) persuades her to run which she does one block then 2 when she joins an running group when she meets Seth(Micah Scott) who is gay with 2 children and is running as well as losing weight and meets Jern (Utkarsh Ambudkar) when she is housesitting which they are starting to have an liking for each other as well as her goal is to run in the New York Marathon and it gets interesting. It's FANTASTIC, very funny and very entertaining with excellent acting by Jillian Bell, Micah Scott, Michaela Watkins, Alice Lee and Utkarsh Ambudkar. It's directed by Paul Downs Colazzi

This is the second book by Australian journalist Mike Willesee and in this book he talks about the spiritual journey which he talk about his upbringing as an Catholic which he was going to be a priest, his experience @ Bildoon orphanage, his premonition about his plane to crash before it actually crashed, meeting Katya Rivas which he interviewed her as she was God's Secretary who also claimed never read the bible wrote page after page in different languages, doing the Signs From God documentary, renewed his faith and many others. It's an FANTASTIC, Impressive and an entertaining book which he tells it honestly with dignity and an enjoyable read. Mike Willesee passed away on March 1st this year after losing his battle with cancer but leaves behind an great legacy of work that will live on forever and he wrote this book in his final year as he was losing the battle with his illness but at least he got it done. This is an must for Mike Willesee fans and I give it 4 stars and

This is the new compilation of legendary Australian singer Ronnie Burns and on this CD it has the classic hits that he made in the 60's and 70's including Smiley, Coalman, Exit Stage Right, When I Was 6 Years Old, The Age Of Consent as well as the Doin The Mod with the Flies which he was an member of and many others as well as his version of the Peter Paul and Mary song the Very Last Day. It's AWESOME, FANTASTIC and SUPERB with Fantastic and Brilliant songs that were written by the Bee Gees, Brian Cadd, Johnny Young and Terry Britten has stood the test of time and still sounds fresh and great today as it did back then which you can never get tired of hearing those songs as they are timeless Australian classics. Ronnie is still around which he was on the Go Show tour this year and has been involved with the Appin Hall Children's Foundation in Tasmania helping the disadvantage children and was made Order of Australia in 2013. Ronnie should be inducted into the ARIA Hal

This is the autobiography of American singer and founding member of the legendary American rock band Blondie Debbie Harry and in this book she talks about her upbringing in New Jersey, moving to New York in the early 60's, performed with the National Uniphonenic Church and Bank and The Wind and the Willows, worked at Max's Kansas City and the Playboy Club, sang with the Stilettos, played with Angel and the Snake, formed the band Blondie who would achieve great success with hit singles In the Flesh( Australian hit only), Heart Of Glass, Call Me, Rapture as well as hit album Parallel Lines, Eat To The Beat and others, the New York Scene of the 70's, working with people like David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Mike Chapman, Television, Andy Warhol and others, doing movies like Videorome, Union City etc, her solo career including the big hit I want That Man and many others. It's FANTASTIC, BRILLIANT and SUPERB with FANTASTIC and AWESOME stories as well as very Impressive, entertaining

Legendary Australian singer and entertainer Issi Dye will be playing shows around Queensland for the remaining of this year(2019) and early 2020 and will be playing in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, North Queensland and Maryborough and he will perform classic rock and roll of the 50's and 60's by people like Elvis, Bobby Darin, The Everly Brothers, Johnny O'Keefe and others and entertains the crowds by getting them to sing along to the songs which he does it so well. If you would like to see Issi do yourselves an favour and SEE HIM as he puts on an FANTASTIC show as well as an entertaining one and you will be amazed and impressed which you will leave being satisfied. Dates- Maryborough Highland Society November 2nd Reef Casino Cairns November 29th Innisfail Brothers Club November 30th Geebung RSL January 5th Redlands Sports Club January 9th Greenbank RSL January 10th Noosa Tewantin RSL January 11th Twin Towns January 14th Q1 Skypoint January 19th Maryborough

This is the autobiography of NZ musician and founding member of 2 legendary New Zealand rock bands Split Enz and Citizen Band Mike Chunn and in this book he talks about his upbringing in Otahuhu New Zealand, started piano lessons, going to Scared Heart college where he met Tim Finn and played in Bands there, Joined an band called Moses, formed Split Enz in 1972 which he was on 2 albums, playing around New Zealand and Australia which they went there in 1975, working in Europe and America, leaving Split Enz in 1977, forming another band Citizen band in 1977 which they did 2 albums which he was with them until 1980, dealing his mental health issues which was discovered in 1981 with agoraphobia, his 2 marriages, doing behind the scenes work including manager, A&R work and many others. It's AWESOME, BRILLIANT and SUPERB with FANTASTIC stories as well as very entertaining and impressive and an amazing journey for this man who was an musician to do the behind the scenes work and an

Tonight I went to the movies at Balmoral Cinema to see the documentary about legendary Italian tenor singer Luciano Pavarotti and it talks his beginnings as well as starting out in musical theatre as well as doing the tours which would achieve great success as well as the person behind the image and it has interviews with his first and second wives, his 3 daughters from his first marriage, Placido Domingo, Jose Carreas, Bono from U2, Barry Goldsmith (Music Promoter), opera singer Madelyn Renee and many others. It's FANTASTIC, BRILLIANT and SUPERB as well as sad, very funny and very entertaining with Brilliant and Superb interviews and footage. It's directed by Ron Howard who also produced it with Brian Grazer, Nigel Sinclair, Michael Rosenberg and Jeanne Elfant Festa and Executive Producers were David Blackman and Dickon Stainer. It's been 12 years since Pavarotti's passing but has left behind a lot of great music which has stood the test of time and is still appreci

This is the autobiography of legendary British singer-songwriter Elton John and in this book he talks about his upbringing in Pinner an suburb of London, starting piano lessons at age 7, the difficult relationship with his parents, studied at the London Royal Academy of Music, playing with the Corvettes and Bluesology as well as British singer Long John Baldry, Meeting Bernie Taupin who has been his songwriting partner for over 50 years, achieving success in 1970 with Your Song along with an string classic hit singles including Rocket Man, Philadelphia Freedom, Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, Don't Go Breaking My Heart, Nikita, I'm Still Standing, Healing Hands as well as albums like Elton John, Honky Chateau, madman Across the Water, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Made In England and others, his friendships with John Lennon, Rod Stewart, George Michael, Freddie Mercury, his issues with drugs and alcohol which he overcame it and has been sober since the early 90's, starting hi

On Friday night I went to Kedron Wavell to see the Abba tribute act Abbalive which it was my 3rd time seeing them. Dad took me to Cannon Hill, caught bus, got off at Chermside and walk to Kedron Wavell. Went to the Kitchen, rang home, Had Barramundi (Grilled), Chips and Salad for dinner, drank Coke, ate Oreo Sundae, went up the Blue Pacific Room, saw Paula, went inside, wrote notes and met an lady called Collette. The show started after 8pm with Abbalive coming on stage which they did 2 sets doing the Abba classic hits from the 70's backed with Bob on drums from America and an bass player from Brisbane and getting the crowd entertained singing to the songs as well as getting the crowd to interact with using phones as light and arms waving in the air and there was an interval which I had an Coke Zero to drink as well as speaking to two ladies at my table which one of them told me that she saw the beach Boys years ago and also in the second set there was some security men putt

tonight I went to the movies at Bulimba with Mum where we saw Judy. Legendary American singer and actress Judy garland (Renee Zellweger) has been offered work in Britain to perform as her work in the USA has cooled which she leaves her children Lorna Luft and Joey Luft with their Father Sid (Rufus Sewell). In London she performs at the nightclub The Talk Of The Town which she does very well despite her being late on the first night and she is having issues as is dealing with pills as well as looking back at her life as an teenage in the late 30's dealing with the schedule at MGM. Mickey Deans(Finn Wittrock) whom she met at an party in the USA comes to London to surprise her and starting becoming an couple which they would eventually marry and also is having trouble being on time for her shows cause of the pills as well as others things to deal which gets interesting. It's sad, BRILLIANT and SUPERB with an FABOULOUS and an SUPERB performance by Renee Zellweger which she rea

This is the autobiography of British musician and founding member of British groups the Beat and General Public Ranking Roger. In this book he talks about his upbringing in Birmingham England with St Lucian parents, his parents divorced at age 9, being exposed to a variety of music from Motown, Ska, Reggae, pop and country, started doing MC work, played in Dum Dum Boyz, joined an band called the Beat who would achieve great success in the late 70's and early 80's with hits like Tears Of A Clown, Mirror In The Bathroom, Too Nice To Talk Too, working with the Specials, The Police, The Clash, The Pretenders, Talking Heads and many others. It's an FANTASTIC, AWESOME and an BRILLIANT book with FANTASTIC, entertaining and AMAZING stories as well as very impressive and enjoyable. Ranking Roger passed away in March this year but the book had been completed and was still working when he got sick and also left an great legacy of music with the Beat and General Public which will

This is the memoir of former Australian swimmer Libby Trickett and in this book she talks about her upbringing in Charters Towers and Townsville, moving to Brisbane at age 10, her parents divorcing, swam in age national championships and Oceania Championships, achieving success at the Olympics and Commonwealth Games, having issues like self doubt as well as her depression which she has overcome it and many others. It's an FANTASTIC and BRILLIANT book with FANTASTIC, impressive and very entertaining stories and she tells it with real honesty and inspiring too. Libby is having her 3rd baby soon and is doing an book signing in Brisbane at Grand View Hotel Cleveland at 7pm. This is an must for swimming fans and I give it 4 and an half stars which it's in the shops now so do yourselves an favour and BUY IT which you'll be impressed.

This is the 3rd book written by Canadian singer-songwriter Neil Young and he talks about his quest to bring the back the high quality audio back to music fans as well as creating the Pono player which has been successful as well as the setbacks as well as issues with record companies masterpieces for the future, starting his Neil Young Archives, his determination to have musical art available and many others. It's FANTASTIC, BRILLIANT and SUPERB with AWESOME stories and tells it with real honesty and reminding us about the music industry as it is now as Neil wanting to preserve the high quality sound alive and have it heard in years to come which it's an very enjoyable read indeed. Phil Baker is an technology journalist and author as well as been involved developing electronic products. Neil is still recording and touring and he has an new album coming up with Crazy Horse called Colorado which will be out in 2 weeks time. This is an must for Neil Young fans and I give it 5 s

This is the autobiography of British musician, singer-songwriter and record producer as well as member of the musical duo Wham Andrew Ridgeley and in this book he talks about his upbringing in Bushey, starting keyboard lessons at age 7, meeting Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou(George Michael) in 1975 at school which they shared an love of music, formed an band called the Executive, becoming Wham which they would achieve great success with hit singles like Careless Whisper, Last Christmas, Wake Me Up Before You Go, Freedom, Wham Rap and many others, the farewell concert in 1986 at Wembley Stadium and many others. It's FANTASTIC, BRILLIANT and SUPERB with AWESOME, Impressive and entertaining stories told by Andrew which it's an FANTASTIC and an enjoyable read and also he tells it with great love, respect, honesty and humour. It's been 3 years since George Michael passed away but the music he made with Wham lives on as well as his solo work and Andrew Ridgeley has been involved