You better know you're the target here...You better know she's a pistoleer....A cameo then she'll disappear....disappear. This song took root the first time I heard it and it holds a special place as do many Divinyls numbers. Can't think of another song with ''pistoleer'' in the lyrics. She had a love affair with the language just about every time she picked up her pen. Even with Chrissy playing her distressed character her voice is beautiful and never flat. She left us with a wonderful legacy with which we can celebrate her time on earth but there is that gaping chasm of what might have been with a bit more time and good health. She would have just turned 60. jtk🍁Canada
Hi Warren... yes, I'm familiar with that little snippet dealing with the unidentified flatmate but I never made the connection with this song. I've read it cover to cover 3 times since getting it about a year ago not counting all the times I've dived into the interior just on a whim of curiosity as I plow through a few chapters. Yeah, Chrissy had a bit of blowback from her mates for talking posh but it was simply artistic and intellectual curiosity she was striving for and definitely not a disdain for the working class enviroment that she grew up in. I sense that she had an appreciation for all forms and modes of expression in the Australian experience...something that I feel strongly about as I explore more of the amazing music from downunder. A favourite would be ''I Was Only 19'' by Redgum with John Schumann's poignant and uniquely stirring delivery with an atmosphere unlike anything I've ever heard and proudly pure Australian. And let's throw in John Williamson's ''Cootamundra Wattle'' that can bring a tear about a place I've never seen...and that's powerful craftsmanship. I know it ain't rock n roll but I still like it :)) And then there's Billy Thorpe's fabulous performance of ''Mama'' at Sunbury that always makes the hair stand. I've studied the available videos from Sunbury hoping to find a little trace of what might be a very sunburned Chrissy but to no avail. She wasn't specific about which ones she attended but I'm figuring '73 since Lobby was there. PS..Got a kick out of your participation in that thread (Steve Earl) dealing with the finer nuances of ''hollow'' versus ''holler''. Some issues are just impossible to resolve!
Warren552011....I have a spiral notebook that is rapidly becoming filled with notes and referenced items that I'm trying to organize into a sort of rough index. I also include things from the interviews in order to build a little extra continuity relative to the book. This project will probably out live me but it helps navigate Chrissy's book when I'm looking for something specific. *Yeah, Billy Thorpe was a remarkable performer and musician in every sense and I think that the live performance of ''Train'' demonstrates that quite clearly. I know you suggested exploring his music a while ago and I gave him a good listen back then. Reading his Wikipedia article I found that he spent about 15 years in the US doing various things and returned to Aus in 1993 where he performed at Boggo Road Jail along with Divinyls (indexing works well....15 secs and I've found the page! 266-267). I also stumbled across his 1980 recording ''In My Room'' which I had forgotten about all these years later. As I recall it got precious little air play as he sings about consuming a dube in the relative safety of his bedroom in his folks house. The end of the song contains some coarse quick babble that the morality squad obviouly missed. Of course, at the time I didn't know who Billy Thorpe was or his earlier history....he was just a guy with a good song. * Redgum is a great band and very hard to pigeonhole much like Divinyls. Love John Schumann's distinctive voice and the sarcastic humour to be found in such tunes as ''Servin' USA'' and ''I've Been to Bali Too''....the latter playing much like a promotional for tourism until you listen closely to the words. *I just want to make sure that you're aware of a fascinating collecton of Vince Lovegrove interviews posted on TH-cam by prizm films (AC/DC: Vince Lovegrove). I've been enjoying them and figured you would like them as well if there not already stashed away in your tucker bag. Speaking of tucker, I'll have to let you in on some of the tasty ways I've found to enjoy the black-brown goo. Not too many North American pantries display the bright red and yellow label of Australia's national spread.....and they just don't know what they're missing!
And where do you fine this recording and Don't walk away and sahana Rocks .I have many of there CDs and still can't find these .OR you can pay 200 dollars for Monkey. Grip..If any one knows where I can get these recordings with out paying a small fortune..Please Help..TY.
You better know you're the target here...You better know she's a pistoleer....A cameo then she'll disappear....disappear. This song took root the first time I heard it and it holds a special place as do many Divinyls numbers. Can't think of another song with ''pistoleer'' in the lyrics. She had a love affair with the language just about every time she picked up her pen. Even with Chrissy playing her distressed character her voice is beautiful and never flat. She left us with a wonderful legacy with which we can celebrate her time on earth but there is that gaping chasm of what might have been with a bit more time and good health. She would have just turned 60. jtk🍁Canada
Hi Warren... yes, I'm familiar with that little snippet dealing with the unidentified flatmate but I never made the connection with this song. I've read it cover to cover 3 times since getting it about a year ago not counting all the times I've dived into the interior just on a whim of curiosity as I plow through a few chapters. Yeah, Chrissy had a bit of blowback from her mates for talking posh but it was simply artistic and intellectual curiosity she was striving for and definitely not a disdain for the working class enviroment that she grew up in. I sense that she had an appreciation for all forms and modes of expression in the Australian experience...something that I feel strongly about as I explore more of the amazing music from downunder. A favourite would be ''I Was Only 19'' by Redgum with John Schumann's poignant and uniquely stirring delivery with an atmosphere unlike anything I've ever heard and proudly pure Australian. And let's throw in John Williamson's ''Cootamundra Wattle'' that can bring a tear about a place I've never seen...and that's powerful craftsmanship. I know it ain't rock n roll but I still like it :)) And then there's Billy Thorpe's fabulous performance of ''Mama'' at Sunbury that always makes the hair stand. I've studied the available videos from Sunbury hoping to find a little trace of what might be a very sunburned Chrissy but to no avail. She wasn't specific about which ones she attended but I'm figuring '73 since Lobby was there. PS..Got a kick out of your participation in that thread (Steve Earl) dealing with the finer nuances of ''hollow'' versus ''holler''. Some issues are just impossible to resolve!
Warren552011....I have a spiral notebook that is rapidly becoming filled with notes and referenced items that I'm trying to organize into a sort of rough index. I also include things from the interviews in order to build a little extra continuity relative to the book. This project will probably out live me but it helps navigate Chrissy's book when I'm looking for something specific. *Yeah, Billy Thorpe was a remarkable performer and musician in every sense and I think that the live performance of ''Train'' demonstrates that quite clearly. I know you suggested exploring his music a while ago and I gave him a good listen back then. Reading his Wikipedia article I found that he spent about 15 years in the US doing various things and returned to Aus in 1993 where he performed at Boggo Road Jail along with Divinyls (indexing works well....15 secs and I've found the page! 266-267). I also stumbled across his 1980 recording ''In My Room'' which I had forgotten about all these years later. As I recall it got precious little air play as he sings about consuming a dube in the relative safety of his bedroom in his folks house. The end of the song contains some coarse quick babble that the morality squad obviouly missed. Of course, at the time I didn't know who Billy Thorpe was or his earlier history....he was just a guy with a good song. * Redgum is a great band and very hard to pigeonhole much like Divinyls. Love John Schumann's distinctive voice and the sarcastic humour to be found in such tunes as ''Servin' USA'' and ''I've Been to Bali Too''....the latter playing much like a promotional for tourism until you listen closely to the words. *I just want to make sure that you're aware of a fascinating collecton of Vince Lovegrove interviews posted on TH-cam by prizm films (AC/DC: Vince Lovegrove). I've been enjoying them and figured you would like them as well if there not already stashed away in your tucker bag. Speaking of tucker, I'll have to let you in on some of the tasty ways I've found to enjoy the black-brown goo. Not too many North American pantries display the bright red and yellow label of Australia's national spread.....and they just don't know what they're missing!
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Christine Amphlett is greatly missed.
She was special, all others look common...
RIP Gorgeous
please post the whole movie!!!!!!!!
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@@Lillith444 you little beauty...Monkey Grip and Kristiane F kept me well clear h.
And where do you fine this recording and Don't walk away and sahana Rocks .I have many of there CDs and still can't find these .OR you can pay 200 dollars for Monkey. Grip..If any one knows where I can get these recordings with out paying a small fortune..Please Help..TY.
I picked up a Vinyl of the Monkey Grip soundtrack for 5-10 bucks at a Vinyl Record Cafe.
This particular song can also be found on the compilation album "Make You Happy"
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