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This is the autobiography of American actor Al Pacino and in this book talks about his upbringing in the South Bronx in New York, his parents split when he was 2, raised by his mother as well as living with his grandparents, joining the HB (Hervert Berghof)Studio, the passing of his mother and grandfather, joining the Actors Gallery, doing Theatre including The Indian Wants The Bronx, Awake and Sing and America Hurrah, made his very first movie Me Natalie, along with The Panic In Needle Park, the Godfather playing Michael Corleone which he would reprise the role in Godfather Part 2 and Godfather part 3, Serpico, Dog Day Afternoon, Scarface, Scent For A Woman which he won an Oscar, Carlito's Way, Donnie Brasco,Heat and many others, working with Patty Duke, Johnny Deep, Franics Ford Coppola, Robert De Niro, Chris O'Connell, Gene Hackman, Sidney Lumet, Diane Keaton and many others. It is FANTASTIC, BRILLIANT and SUPERB as well as very impressive and very entertaining which it ...

This is the memoir of American singer Lisa Marie Presley and her daughter actress Riley Keough and in the book talks about her relationship with her father Elvis Presley, his passing at age 9, her issues with drugs, her marriages to Danny Keough, Michael Jackson, Nic Cage and Michael Lockwood, her music career, the passing of her son Ben and many others. It is AMAZING, BRILLIANT and SUPERB as well as sad, touching, very impressive and very entertaining and it well worth an read to learn about her life. It will be 2 years in January 2025 since the passing of Lisa Marie Prelsey but her music lives on and it was in December 2022 Lisa Marie asked her daughter Riley to help her to finish her memoir which Lisa Marie passed away an month ago but Riley listened to the tapes which she got it done as she had done an FANTASTIC job getting it done. This is an must for both Elvis Presley fans and Lisa Marie fans which I give it 4 and an half stars as it's in the shops now so do yourselves an f...

This is from the Wynnum Herald October 31st 1956 and now the classic hits station here in Brisbane 4BH was one of Brisbane's popular radio stations back in the 1950's which among their shows that was on at the time was Australia's Amateur Hour which was hosted by Terry Dear.

This is from the Telegraph October 30th 1963 and this was the 4BK top 10 with Roy Orbison at number 1 with Blue Bayou, Kathy Kirby at number 2 with the vocal version of Dance On, Town and Country Brothers at number 3 with Sandy Sandy, Los Indios Tabajaros at number 4 with Maria Elena, The Atlantics at number 5 with Bombora, Jimmy Little at number 6 with Royal Telephone, Helen Shapiro at number 7 with Not Responsible, Paul and Paula at number 8 with Flipped Over You,Jan and Dean at number 9 with the song written by Jan Berry and disc jockey Roger Christian Honolulu Lulu and the Delltones at number 10 with the song written by Sydney dectective Ben Acton Hangin Five.

This is from the Telegraph October 29th 1975 and now the talk back station as it's the only commetcial one here in Brisbane 4BC was one of Brisbane's popular radio stations at the time in the 70's which they use to promote events which on this day they promoted Summerfest at the Wool Pavillion at the RNA Showgrounds from October 29th-November 2nd 1975 as the entertainment included Johnny O'Keefe and Johnny (John) Farnham as well as meeting 4BC personalities and fashion parade amongst other things.

This is from the Telegraph October 28th 1964(60 Years Ago today) and this was the 4BK Top 10 with New Zealand group Ray Columbus and the Invaders at number 1 with their version of the Senators song She's A Mod, The Honeycombs at number 2 with Have I The Right, Sounds Incorporated at number 3 with William Tell Overture/Maria, The Beatles at number 4 with I Should Have Known Better/If I Fell which was from the movie A Hard Days Night, Roy Orbison at number 5 with Pretty Woman, Burl Ives at number 6 with Pearly Shells, Irish group The Bachelors at number 7 with I Wouldn't Trade You For The World, The Kinks at number 8 with You Really Got Me, Manfred Mann at number 9 with their version of the Exciters song Do Wah Diddy Diddy and The Nashville Teens at number 10 with their version of the John D Loudermilk song Tobacco Road.

This is the autobiography of legendary British singer Rick Astley and in this book talks about his upbringing in Newton England, his parents divorced, getting drums, played in bands Give Way and FBI which he became an lead singer later on, getting noticed by Pete Waterman from the Pete Waterman Limited, worked as an tape op, had his first hit in 1987 with Never Gonna Give You Up as well as an string of hits throughout the late 80's including Whenever You Need Somebody, When I Fall In Love, Together Forever,Cry For Help and many others, taking an break from the music business, coming back in 2000 with the album Keep It Turned On, encounters with Kylie Minogue, Carole Bayer Sager, The Smiths, Mark King from Level 42, Jeff Poracro and many others. It is FANTASTIC and BRILLIANT as well as very impressive and very entertaining which it is well worth an read going throuhg Rick's journey to where he is now. Rick has got UK Christmas shows coming up in December and has just done a...

This is the new book by Australian music writer Bob Hayden and in this book talks about the 1959 Australian tour of American teen idol Fabian, the making of the movie, the controversy and Distribution as it was shown in Newcastle, Melbourne and New Zealand, was deemed lost for nearly 60 years, how it was found in 2020, getting shown in 2021, 2023 and 2024and many others. It is AWESOME, BRILLIANT and SUPERB with great stuff as well as the information as the program and magazines of Fabian in Australia and many others and Bob always does an great job doing the books including this book as well as telling it how it happend as the Rock and Roll 1959 movie is the only live concert filmed in the 1950's exist which I hope it gets shown again in the future. this is an must for Australian music fans and I give it 5 stars as the only way you getthe book is to email Bob Hayden at elvis2594@gmail.com and you will get it so please do yourselves an favour and BUY IT which you will be impre...

This is from the Telegraph October 26th 1964 and now the talk back station as it's the only commercial one in Brisbane 4BC was one of Brisbane's top music radio stations back in the 60's which among their disc jockeys was Geoff Atkinson who was an big part of BC in the 50's and 60's who was from 4pm through the evening and it was promoting knowing your coast competiton to win an surf board

This afternoon I went to the Events Cinema where I saw Lee. Lee Miller (Kate Winslet) who was an model who wants to take photos who eventually works for Vogue Magazine which she talks photos of the events that happened including the Blitz as well as going to France and Germany which she goes with David Scherman(Andy Samberg) which is also photojournalist and is married to Roland Penrose (Alexander Skarsgard) and also gets interesting. It is AMAZING, Brilliant and Superb with top and Brilliant acting by Kate Winslet who was one of the producers as well, Andy Samberg, Alexander Skarsgard, Josh O'Connor, Marion Cotillard and Andrea Riseborough. It is directed by Ellen Kuras and besides from Kate Winslet the other producers were Kate Solomon, Troy Lum, Andrew Mason, Marie Savare and Lauren Hantz and also this is one of Kate Winslet's best performances that she has done when you think that 30 years ago she made her very first film Heavenly Creatures and here we are she still ...

Last Night I went to the Koala Tavern to see legendary Australian rock band GANGgajang which was the first time I have ever seen them live but it is the second time I have seen Graham "Buzz" Bidstrup live as the first time was when he played with the iconic rock band the Angels at the Mansfield Tavern on Friday November 21st 2008. Dad took me to the bus stop, caught bus to Capalaba and walk to the Koala Tavern. Went to the bistro, rang Dad, had Chicken Parmy, Chips and Salad for dinner, drank Pepsi Max, ate Strawberry Cheesecake, went outside, use mobile, went inside, drank Coke with No Sugar and did writing. The show started at 8.45pm with GANGgajang that has original member Mark Callaghan, Graham "Buzz" Bidstrup and Geoffrey Stapleton and since 1985 Robbie James came on stage and performed for 1 hour and 15 minutes which they did their classic songs from the 80's and 90's including Sounds Of Then, Gimme Some Lovin, Initiation, Talk To me as well as the 2...

This is from the Sunday truth October 25th 1964 and before 1992 when it became 4TAB which is now RadioTAB 4IP was one of Brisbane's popular radio stations which was originally based in Ipswich at the time and among their disc jockeys was David Greenwood who would host the Brisbane music show Countdown in 1967 on Channel 0 now Ten was on from 9am until 12.30pm on Sunday and Ben Parry also on Sunday from 12.40pm until 5pm.

This is from the Telegraph October 24th 1968 and 4BH which is now the classic hits station was one of Brisbane's popular radio stations at the time in the 60's which among their disc jockeys were Geoff Bradley who did Breakfast Monday to Saturday, John Kerr who did Drive Time from 4pm until 7pm Monday to Friday and Saturday, Scott McKinlay who did 9 to Midnight Monday To Friday and did Sunday mornings and Alan hart who was on 2pm to 4pm every afternoon and 7pm to 9pm in the evenings and Satutrday mornings.

This is the autobiography of Australian goal keeper Mackenzie Arnold and in the book she talks about her upbringing on the Gold Coast, starting playing soccer at an young age playing for the Burleigh Bulldogs and Robina, Played For Perth Glory, Canberra, Western Sydney and the Brisbane Roar, played for the Australian Matildas in 2012, played for Arna Bjornar in 2018 and West Ham from 2020-24, the World Cup in 2023, her hearing loss and many others. It is FANTASTIC as well as very impressive and very entertaining as well as inspriational and is well worth an read indeed. Mackenzie Arnold has joined up with American soccer club Portland Thorns FC and this is an must for Australian soccer fans which I give it 4 stars as it's in the shops now so do yourselves an favour and BUY IT which you will be impressed and amazed.

This is from the Telegraph October 23rd 1963 and this was the 4BK Top 10 with Los Indio Tabajaras at number 1 with Maria Elena, Town and Country Brothers at number 2 with Sandy Sandy, Roy orbison at number 3 with Blue Bayou, The Atlantics at number 4 with Bombora, Helen Shapiro at number 5 with Not Responsible , Kathy Kirby at number 6 with her version (vocal) of the Shadows song Dance On, The DeKroo Brothers at number 7 with And Her Name Is Scarlet, The Beach Boys at number 8 with Surfer Girl, Paul and Paula at number 9 with Flipped Over You and Jan and Dean at number 10 with the song written by Jan Berry and Roger Christian who was an radio personalty as well as writing with Brian Wilson from the Beach Boys.

This is from the Telegraph October 22nd 1975 and until 1992 when it became 4TAB now known as Radio TAB 4IP was one of Brisbane's top radio stations at that time in the 70's having originally coming from Ipswich and based in Brisbane which among their shows was Rocktober American Music Night that was on from 7pm until Midnight which would have interviews as well as live recordings and album tracks from acts like Alice Cooper, The Doobie Brothers and America.

Yesterday afternoon I went to Redland Performing Arts Centre to legendary Australian singer Marcia Hines which was my 4th time seeing her live and last time was the Apia Good Times Shopw @ QPAC Concert Hall on Friday June 1st 2018. I caught the bus to Cleveland, walk to the Redland Performing Arts Centre, rang Dad, bought Ice Cream and Coke with No Sugar, ate Ice Cream, drank Coke with No Suagr, went inside, wrote notes and use mobile. The show started at 3pm with 2 guys from Sydney Suit and Tie which they performed an 30 minute set doing songs by Michael Jackson, Barry White, The Temptations and the Bee Gees which they were very good, there was an interval where I had an Coke with no sugar and went back inside. Then at 3.50pm Marcia Hines appeared from the side door walking through the audience starting with Ain't Nobody and from then performed many of her hits from the 70's and 80's as well as covers of other songs as well as telling stories about her career including ...

This is from the Telegraph October 21st 1958 and now the talk back station as it's the only commercial one in Brisbane 4BC was one of Brisbane's popular radio stations back in the 1950's which they were the first radio station in Brisbane to do Top 40 as they did that May 19th 1958 which top 40 was an big thing in music at that time playing records that out at the time whoever who was around then.

This is from the Telegraph October 20th 1965 and this was the 4BK Top 10 with Brisbane boy Tony Worsley at number 1 with Velvet Waters, Normie Rowe at number 2 with his versions of the Doris Day 1956 hit and the 1960 hit for Johnny Kidd and the Pirates Que Sera Sera/Shakin All Over, Barry McGuire at number 3 with the song written by PF Sloan Eve of Destruction which PF Sloan played guitar on it, Sonny and Cher at number 4 with I Got You Babe, Bob Dylan at number 5 with Like A Rolling Stone which was Al Kooper played organ on it, We Five at number 6 with their version of the Ian and Sylvia song You Were On My Mind, the Dave Clark Five at number 7 with Catch US If You Can which was also from an movie of the same name as they were in the film and directed by John Boorman, The Beach Boys at number 8 with California Girls which was the first recording with Bruce Johnston as a member of the group, The Fortunes at number 9 with You've Got Your Troubles written by Roger Cook and Roger Gr...

This is the new CD compilation of legendary British American rock band Foreigner and on this CD it has the classic hits from the 70's and 80's including Cold As Ice, Hot Blooded, Urgent, Juke Box Hero, I Want To Know What Love Is, Say You Will as well as the new song Turning Back The Time. It is FANTASTIC and BRILLIANT with FANTASTIC songs which has stood the test of time and holds up very well to this day as great music keeps enduring. Foreigner are getting inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in a few hours time which they truly deserve it for the impact they have done for rock and roll and they are doing 8 shows at the Venetian in Las Vegas next Friday until November 9th as well as US shows in March and June 2025 which I hope they get a chance to come to Australia. This is an must for 80's music fans as well as fans of Foreigner and I give it 4 stars as it's in the shosp now so do yourselves an favour and BUY IT which you will be impressed and amazed.

This is from the Telegraph October 19th 1966 and this was the 4BK top 10 with Donovan at number 1 with Sunshine Superman, Ray Coniff Sigers at number 2 with Somewhere My Love, The Beatles at number 3 with Yellow Submarine with Ringo Starr on lead vocals and Eleanor Rigby with Paul mcCartney on lead vocals, the Easybeats at number 4 with the EP Easy Fever, The Troggs at number 5 with the song With A Girl Like You, Judy Stone at number 6 with her version of the Sandy Posey song Born A Woman, Lynne Randell at number 7 with her version of the Little Anthony and the Imperials song Going Out Of My Head, BJ Thomas at number 8 with Billy and Sue, Los Bravos at number 9 with Black Is Black and the Sandpipers at number 10 with Guantanamera.

Last Night I went to Kedron Wavell where I saw the Official Blues Brothers Revue show which was the first time I have seen them and it is sanctioned by Dan Ackroyd who was in the Blues Brothers movie in 1980 and Judith Belushi widow of John Belushi. Dad took me to the bus stop, caught bus, read Lisa Marie Presley and Riley Keough book which I finished after 1 day, read Rick Astley book, got off at Chermside and walk to Kedron Wavell. Went to the Kitchen, rang Dad, had a look at menu, ordered my meal, use my mobile, write notes and read Book. Had Rump Combo(Steak, Chips, salad and Chicken Wings) for dinner, drank Coke with No Sugar, waited for my plates to get collected but didn't as well as my desert which i waited until 7.50pm, went to the Blue Pacific Room. The show started at 8.10pm with the back up band doing Peter Gunn as well as an film clip of the 2 guys Wayne Catania and Kieron Lafferty (Jake and Elwood) getting up and going to the gig and came on stage which they did 2 se...

This is from the Telegraph October 18th 1974(50 Years ago today) and this was the 4BC Top 30 Charts with Paul Anka known for hits in the 50's and 60's including Diana at number 1 with You're Having My Baby, The Drifters at number 2 with the song written by Roger Greenaway and Tony Macaulay Kissin In The Back Row Of The Movies, Paper Lace at number 3 with the song written by Mitch Murray and Peter Callander The Night Chicago Died and William Shakespeare with the song written by Harry Vanda and George Young Can't Stop Myself From Loving You. The new entries in the charts that week were John Denver at number 28 with Back Home, Eric Clapton who had an new album coming out next year was at number 29 with I Shot the Sherrif which was an cover of the Bob Marley song and Andy Kim at number 30 with Rock Me Gently and besides from William Shakespeare the other Australian acts in the charts were Brisbane group Railroad Gin at number 12 with Do Ya Love Me/Academy Rock, Brian Ca...

This is from the Telegraph October 17th 1957 and until 1990 when it became B105 4BK was one of Brisbane's popular radio stations at the time in the 1950's which among their shows was Amateur Hour which was hosted by Dick Fair and on this day in 1957 the Brisbane acts on the show were The Rhythm Rockers, The Brasketeers, Mrs Ethel McKenzie, The Banana Benders, Margaret Russell and Alwyn Capern and The Harmonians.

This is from the Telgraph October 16th 1963 and 4BH which is now the classic hits station was one of Brisbane's popular radio stations back in the 60's which for a time John Laws who is about to retire from radio after 71 years was part of 4BH in 1963 which he was on Monday to Saturday at 6pm which his show was presented by HMV (His Masters' Voice)

This is from the Telegraph October 15th 1955 and now the classic hits station in Brisbane 4BH was one of Brisbane's popular radio stations back in the 1950's which among their disc jockeys was Bob Rogers who was with 4BH since 1950 and would be there until 1957 when he worked in Sydney with great success after that hosted the show Platter Chatter which the segments were at 6.30pm with Disc For Debonaires, at 9pm King Hits and at 9.30pm with Sentimental Journey.

This is from the Northern Suburbs Express October 14th 1964(60 years ago today) and now the talk back station as it is the only commerical one here in Brisbane 4BC was one of the top radio stations in Brisbane at the time which among their disc jockeys was Johnny James who was with the station since the 1950's did the Breakfast show during the week.

This is from the Telegraph October 13th 1954(70 Years ago today) and long before they were known for being the Good Times and Great Classic Hits station as well as an Country Music Station in the 80's 4KQ used to do variety shows which Allen Brandt who went to work on 4IP was at 4KQ at the time which he did 2 Hours of Variety and Vaudeville in the Hello Ladies Show which was held at the Theatre Royal on Elizabeth Street in the city at 11am.

Last night I went to the Redland Performing Arts Centre to see the iconic rock band The Choirboys which was my 4th time seeing them as I last saw them at the Brisbane Entertainment Center for the Countdown concert on Saturday September 16th 2006 and it was the first time I have a whole show of theirs as they have been on bills with other acts. Dad took me to the bus stop, caught bus to Cleveland, went to the Coolangatta Sands Hotel, rang Dad, had steak, chips and salad for dinner, drank Coke with No Sugar, Ate Warm Chocolate Fudge Cake, paid for my meal and walk to the Redland Performing Arts Centre. Bought Pub Rock CD, went inside and write notes. The show started at 8.02pm with the Choirboys that original members Mark Gable and Ian Hulme, Brett Williams since 1987 and Paul Watson came on stage which they start off with AC/DC's Long Way To The Top and then tell stories about the history of the band as well as telling stories about the acts they have worked including Doc Neeson ...

This afternoon I went to the Events Cinema in the City to see the documentary about iconic American movie actor Christopher Reeve and in the documentary it has interviews with his children Matthew, Alexandra and Will, his half brother Kevin, his ex partner Gae who is the mother of the 2 children, Glenn Close, Whoopi Goldberg, Jeff Daniels, John Kerry, Brooke Ellison and talks about his upbringing which his parents divorced when he was 3, getting into Theatre, doing Superman which was to be an big part of His career, his realtionship with Gae which ended in the late 80's, marrrying Dana, the accident which forever changed his life when he was paralyzed after a horse riding accident in 1995 and his work as an activist for disability rights. It is FANTASTIC, BRILLIANT and SUPERB as well as sad and touching as well as very impressive and very entertaining and also inspirational which it is well worth seeing. It was directed by Ian Bonhote and Peter Ettedgui and produced by Ian Bonhot...

This is the autobiography of Australian actress, presenter, director, writer and broadcaster Noni Hazelhurst and in this book she talks about her upbringing in Melbourne, going to Adelaide where she studied Drama at Flinders University, doing guest on the Crawfords shows including Matlock Police, Division 4 and Homicide, becoming an regular cast member of Australian soap the Box in 1975 and then in 1976 the Sullivans, joining Play School as one of the presenters in 1978 which would last 24 years, doing movies including Monkey Grip, Fatty Finn, Fran, Little Fish, Candy and June Again, presenting Better Homes and Gardens for 10 years and Every Family has A Secret for 6 years, acting in City Homicide and A Place To Call Home, working with Heath Ledger, Colin Friels, Robyn Nevin, John Hamblin, John Mellion, Bryan Brown and many others. It is FANTASTIC, BRILLIANT and SUPERB with BRILLIANT and SUPERB stories as well as very impressive and very entertaining which it is well worth an read ...

This is from the Telegraph October 12th 1956 and now the talk back station as it is the only commercial one here in Brisbane 4BC was one of Brisbane's popular radio stations back in the 50's which among their disc jockeys was Johnny James who was on Sundays at 5.30pm doing the 4BC Hours Of Hits which the shows were Packard Bell Radio Hit Parade at 5.30pm and Records On The Road at 6pm.

This is from the Telegraph October 11th 1966 and now the talk back station as it is the only commercial one in Brisane 4BC was one of Brisbane's Top radio stations at the time back in the 60's which among their disc jockeys were Geoff Atkinson, Tony MacArthur and Graeme Smith (Bob) who were from 4pm to midnight during the week and all Day Sunday.

This is from the Telegraph October 10th 1972 and until 1992 when it became 4TAB which it now RAdio TAB 4IP was one of Brisbane's top radio stations at the time in the 70's which they use to broadcasts events and on this day they broadcast the Australian Music Awards direct from Canberra at 8pm.

This is from the Telegraph October 9th 1962 and 4BC which the is now the talk back station as it's the only commercial one in Brisbane was one of Brisbane's top music radio stations at the time back in the early 60's which among their disc jockeys was Geoff Atkinson who was an big part of 4BC's success throughout the 50's and 60's did Streamline Monday To Wednesdays at 4.15pm and Thursday and Friday at 4.30pm and Sunday Super 70 from 8am until 1.30pm and also hosted the music TV show on QTQ 9 Teen Beat at the time.

This is from the Telegraph October 8th 1963 and 4BK which until 1990 when it became B105 was one of Brisbane's popular radio stations at the time in the 1960's which among their disc jockeys was Bill O'Brien who did the Styles In Sound show from 6.30pm until 7pm and Australia's National Hit Parade from 7.30pm until 8pm and David Magoffin doing the Dancing and Romancing show from 9pm until 9.30pm and the other programs were Dad and Dave from 7.15pm until 7.30pm, Life In the Balance from 8pm until 8.30pm and Designed For You from 8.30pm until 9pm.

This afternnon I went to the Dendy Cinema Coorparoo to see the movie The Critic. It's London 1934 and Jimmy Erskine (Ian McKellen) who is an theatre critic for the Daily Chronicle gives an negative review about actress Nina Land (Gemma Arteron) who lives with her mother Annabel (Lesley Manville) while David Brooke (Mark Strong) who inherits the newspaper warns Jimmy to tone down the review as well as giving Jimmy an month's notice to leave and is also is unaware that his son in law Stephen Wyler(Ben Barnes) is having an affair with Nina as well as himself having an affair with Nina and then it gets interesting. It is very good and very entertaining with great acting by Ian McKellen, Gemma Arterton, Mark Strong, Lesley Manville, Romola Garai and Alfred Enoch. It is directed by Anand Tucker and is one of the producers with Jolyon Symonds and the late Bill Kenwright known to soapie fans as Gordon Clegg on Coronation Street who passed away last year and also Ian McKellen who is 8...

In October 1962 iconic American soul singer Ray Charles released the album Modern Sounds In Country and Western Volume 2 which was the second volume of country and western recordings that he did as the first one was an huge success when it was released in April that year as it sold over 1 million copies and he and Sid Feller who produced the album decided to do an follow up and this was recorded at Capitol in New York City and United Western in Hollywood where the 1st Modern Sounds In Country and Western was recorded on September 5th and 7th 1962. the album went to number 2 in the USA and number 15 in the UK which on the album one side had the Raelettes and the second set had an string section and the Jack Halloran Singers and it had 5 hit singles including You Are My Sunshine, Take These Chains From My Heart and Your Cheating Heart. It is now out on CD which Tangerine the label that Ray Charles founded in the 60's has released and it has the original tracks on the album which...

This the new compilation by iconic Australian country singer Slim Dusty and this CD has songs about trucks that Slim recorded over the years including the 1972 single The Lights On The Hill written by his wife Joy McKean, Road Train Blues which Slim wrote that with Australian country singer-songwriter Stan Coster, Three Hundred Horses which Slim wrote that with Ernie Constance, Dieseline Dreams, Gotta Keep Moving, My Dad Was A Roadtrain Man which was an cover of the Johnny Greenwood song, Stra Trucker and many other gems. It is FANTASTIC, BRILLIANT and SUPERB with FANTASTIC truckin songs which they hold up very well and still sounding great to this day as great music still endures and also Slim and Joy's daughter Anne Kirkpatrick does the liner notes. it is 21 years since the passing of Slim Dusty but the great music he made lives on forever and it will never die and still appreciated after all these years. This is an must for Slim Dusty fans and I give this 5 stars as it's i...

This is from the Telegraph October 7th 1965 and now the classic hits station 4BH was one of Brisbane's popular radio stations at the time in the 60's which their disc jockeys were Grahame Cherry who would go on to work at 4KQ and 4BK, Dal Myles who would manage Brisbane rock group The Five known for the hit single I'll be There and Bill Gates who was the one who gave the Bee Gees their name as well as doing the record hops including the O'Connor Boathouse in the city.

This is from the Telegraph October 7th 1974 (50 Years ago today) and until 1990 when it became B105 4BK was one of Brisbane's popular radio stations at the time in the 70's which among their disc jockeys was Rick Grantley was on 8pm until 11pm playing the music that was out at the time by acts like Chicago and Santana as well as soul music and progressive rock.

In April 1962 iconic American soul singer Ray Charles released the album Modern Sounds In Country and Western Music which went to number 1 in the USA and number 6 in the UK as it was an departure from the Rhythm and Blues music that he was doing with Atlantic Records in the 50's which had country,folk and Western Music standards which Ray Charles reworked them in popular songs form of the time including Jazz, R&B and pop and also he and Sid Feller produced the album as they were the 4 hits including the number 1 hit I Can't Stop Loving You which was an cover of the Don Gibson song and You Don't Know Me. It is now out on CD through Tangerine that Ray Charles founded in the 60's and it has the original tracks that was on the album which besides from the 4 hit singles has versions of the Hank Williams songs Hey Good Looking and You Win Again and the Everly Brothers 1957 hit Bye Bye Love. It is AWESOME, BRILLIANT and SUPERB with FANTASTIC and AWESOME songs that h...

This is from the Sunday Truth October 6th 1963 and 4BC which is now the talk back station as it is the only commercial one here in Brisbane was one of Brisbane's top radio stations at the time in the 60's which on Sundays there was the Super 70 show playing the latest records that was out at the time which started at 5.30am for 13 hours with disc jockeys Geoff Atkinson, Bob Wills, Johnny James and Mike Baker.

In September 1982 rock band Fleetwood Mac started an 31 city tour of America in support of the album they released in June that year Mirage which went to number 1 in the USA and one of the shows they played was the Forum in Los Angeles on October 21st and 22nd that were recorded which it now out on CD as an double. On The live double CD they performed the songs from the self titled album, Rumours, Tusk and Mirage and even Oh Well which was Fleetwood Mac with Peter Green as there is 6 tracks was previously unreleased and the others that had been on Fleetwood MAc Live the deluxe edition as well as the Mirage Deluxe Edition in 2016 and 1983 Longform Video. It is FANTASTIC and BRILLIANT with FANTASTIC and BRILLIANT songs which sounds great with great playing and the band were at the time really at their form at that time. It went to number 55 in Germany and This is an must for Fleetwood Mac fans which I give it 4 and an half stars as it's in the shops now so do yourselves an fav...

This is the memoir of American actress and singer Moon Zappa and in this book she talks about her upbringing in California, having the hit single Valley Girl with Her father Frank Zappa in 1982, started acting on TV shows like Chips, MTV as an VJ with her brother Dweezil, Fast Times ,The Facts Of Life and Normal Family and movies including National Lampoon's European Vacation, the passing of her father in 1993 and her mother Gail in 2015 and many others. It is excellent and FANTASTIC as well as impressive and very entertaining which it is well worth an read. It is nearly 31 years since the passing of her father Frank Zappa but the music still lives on and this an must for Frank Zappa fans which I give it 4 stars as it's in the shops now so do yourselves an favour and BUY IT which you will be impressed and amazed.

This is the memoir of Charles Spencer an journalist and author as well as being Princess Diana's brother and in this book he talks about his early childhood including his parents' marriage break up, going to England's most exclusive boarding schools called Maidwell in 1972 which he would be there until 1977 as he would experience abuse and cruelty which he draws on memories of his contemporaries as well as his letters and diaries frtom that period and also talks about the staff and teachers there. It is sad, touching, moving and amazing as well as impressive and interesting which it is well worth an read and to understand how times were back then comparison to now to go through that which he tells it very honestly. I give it 4 stars as it's in the shops now so do yourselves an favour and BUY IT which you will be impressed and amazed.

This is from the Telegraph October 5th 1955 and now the talk back station as it's the only commercial one in Brisbane 4BC was one of Brisbane's popular radio stations back in the 1950's which among their radio personalities was George Foster who was on Wednesday nights at 8.30pm doing the show Jukebox Jackpots.

This is from the Telegraph October 4th 1968 and this was the 4BH Top 40 charts with the Beatles at number 1 with Hey Jude/Revolution which it was the first record released on Apple Records, Jeannie C Riley at number 2 with Harper Valley P.T.A, Marty Wilde (Kim's Father) at number 3 with Abergavenny and Derek aka Johnny Cymbal at number 4 with Cinnamon which he wrote it with George Tobin. The Australian acts who were on the charts that week were The Bee Gees at number 7 with Kitty Can/I've Gotta Get A Message To You, The Easybeats at number 14 with Land Of Make Believe/Good Times, John (Johnny then) Farnham at number 19 with the doubel sided I Don't Want To Love You(cover of an Everly brothers song)/Jamie written by Hans Poulsen and Normie Rowe at number 29 with Born To Be By Your Side and among the acts who were in the charts that week were The Rascals at number 5 with People Got To Be Free, Mason Williams at nuumber 8 with Classical Gas, Tom Jones at number 12 with Help Y...

This is from the Telegraph October 4th 1963 and this was the 4BH top 40 charts with Los Indios Tabajaras at number 1 with Maria Elena, Trini Lopez at number 2 with his version of the 1962 hit by Peter Paul and Mary If I Had A Hammer, Helen Shapiro at number 3 with No Tresspassing and Jack Nitzsche at number 4 with The Lonely Surfer. The new entries in the chart that week were Roy Orbison at number 21 with Blue Bayou, Cliff Richard at number 30 with his version of the Tommy Edwards song It's All In The Game, Johnny O'Keefe at number 33 with Shake Baby Shake and Dion at number 39 with Donna The Prima Donna and besides from Johnny O'Keefe the other Australian acts on the charts that week were the Atlantics at number 5 with Bombora, The Denvermen at number 12 with the Avalon Stomp, the DeKroo Brothers at number 17 with Her Name Is Scarlet and Rob E.G at number 26 with 55 Days At Peking.