this is just unbelievable .australians becoming proud of secure in presenting who they are. and makes me proud to be an aussie. we really do have sonething precious to offer that has it's own unique flavour. just love it .
What a smashing show! Russell had Ian Peres from Wolfmother on bass and he gave it the 1000% hard rock god from the first chord to the last. Gave the whole thing an amazing energy and the finale version of Real Thing was just blistering - best I've heard..... and the whole family is off to The Lounge at Nundah this Saturday to do it all again.
This was the best 44 minutes I have invested in a very long time. A fabulous interview, Brian. Russell is fascinating to listen too. There are so many layers to him and he is incredibly interesting to listen to. I love his stories, hearing the history behind the music and discovering what made him the wonderful entertainer and musician that he is today. It’s great to get an insight into the life and background of such a lovely, talented, personable and humble man.
Have only recently discovered The Music Vault. Russell’s story was amazing, thoroughly enjoyed it. Once again, things I’d never known about him - absolutely wonderful listening to him and his history, likes, and and dislikes, it was so in-depth. Things the average person never knew. Fascinating interview. Whoever thought of the Australian Music Vault deserves an award. The unknown history behind the artists has opened up a whole new world for me, who only enjoyed the music. Russell just sang great songs, now I know Russell is a lovely caring, even a gentle shy man that I had no idea of at all.
Thanks so much for your feedback Bernadette, that's so great to hear you enjoyed Russell's interview. There's lots of other interviews in the Long Play Series from some of the country’s most influential trailblazers and unsung heroes who open up about their lives in music for to enjoy and more to come! So stay tuned!
Australian Music Vault yes, I’m going through them. I discovered firstly Glenn Wheatley’s by accident. Once again totally fascinating, had no idea what he’d achieved. I’ve had to stop watching Lou Bennet to reply to this. Once again so much behind my information that I only knew about her Group Tiddas and their music. Who’s after that one for me? Have no idea, but I’m like a child let loose in a Lolly shop listening to the interviews lol. I’m not a musician, I can’t sing to save myself lol, but my mother, born 1920 was a huge music fan from here era. I was a teenager in the 70s and my love of music keeps my soul alive. Yes, I still have all my old vinyl, I love a huge variety and styles of music. Listening to the interviews behind the songs and singers, enhances the music so much. I’m determined to eventually watch them all 😊
Thanks Bernadette, this is just so wonderful to hear, I'll share your feedback with the team, they'll be thrilled! I hope you're able to get through them all, there's lots of stories to discover!
Australian Music Vault It will take time, but I’m determined to get through them all. I’ve shared a few especially if someone mentions someone’s name in the ones I’ve watched. Was hoping to find Mic Conway from Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band and his other groups. I guess they couldn’t do everyone. But he was, as u know, a very talented, intelligent musician and entertainer also in Soapbox Circus.
Fantastic performer & a great interview. I have had the privilege of sharing the bill with Russell on a few occasions, & he was always very personable and professional. Though they only alluded to it here, my understanding is that the mow-mow vocal parts was supposed to be a guitar riff but the session player was late & Molly got him to record a vocal guide track for the guitar part, but then they realised it sounded brilliant the way it was. Not sure if that story is true...maybe someone can confirm.
Absolute legend
this is just unbelievable .australians becoming proud of secure in presenting who they are. and makes me proud to be an aussie. we really do have sonething precious to offer that has it's own unique flavour. just love it .
Seeing Russell again tomorrow night ... and I get to take my guitarist son ... it will be a special evening.
What a smashing show! Russell had Ian Peres from Wolfmother on bass and he gave it the 1000% hard rock god from the first chord to the last. Gave the whole thing an amazing energy and the finale version of Real Thing was just blistering - best I've heard..... and the whole family is off to The Lounge at Nundah this Saturday to do it all again.
Superb interview thank you
lovely interview... i say him at the Trocadero, Sydney, once
ready to listen to Van Diemen's Land when driving tomorrow
This was the best 44 minutes I have invested in a very long time. A fabulous interview, Brian. Russell is fascinating to listen too. There are so many layers to him and he is incredibly interesting to listen to. I love his stories, hearing the history behind the music and discovering what made him the wonderful entertainer and musician that he is today. It’s great to get an insight into the life and background of such a lovely, talented, personable and humble man.
Thanks so much for your feedback! We love this interview with Russell too!
Well said
Your comment says it all
Glad I was searching Russell's old songs and found this. Great interview with an Aussie legend.
Me too!
Have only recently discovered The Music Vault. Russell’s story was amazing, thoroughly enjoyed it. Once again, things I’d never known about him - absolutely wonderful listening to him and his history, likes, and and dislikes, it was so in-depth. Things the average person never knew. Fascinating interview.
Whoever thought of the Australian Music Vault deserves an award. The unknown history behind the artists has opened up a whole new world for me, who only enjoyed the music. Russell just sang great songs, now I know Russell is a lovely caring, even a gentle shy man that I had no idea of at all.
Thanks so much for your feedback Bernadette, that's so great to hear you enjoyed Russell's interview. There's lots of other interviews in the Long Play Series from some of the country’s most influential trailblazers and unsung heroes who open up about their lives in music for to enjoy and more to come! So stay tuned!
Australian Music Vault yes, I’m going through them. I discovered firstly Glenn Wheatley’s by accident. Once again totally fascinating, had no idea what he’d achieved.
I’ve had to stop watching Lou Bennet to reply to this. Once again so much behind my information that I only knew about her Group Tiddas and their music.
Who’s after that one for me? Have no idea, but I’m like a child let loose in a Lolly shop listening to the interviews lol.
I’m not a musician, I can’t sing to save myself lol, but my mother, born 1920 was a huge music fan from here era. I was a teenager in the 70s and my love of music keeps my soul alive. Yes, I still have all my old vinyl, I love a huge variety and styles of music. Listening to the interviews behind the songs and singers, enhances the music so much.
I’m determined to eventually watch them all 😊
Thanks Bernadette, this is just so wonderful to hear, I'll share your feedback with the team, they'll be thrilled! I hope you're able to get through them all, there's lots of stories to discover!
Australian Music Vault
It will take time, but I’m determined to get through them all. I’ve shared a few especially if someone mentions someone’s name in the ones I’ve watched.
Was hoping to find Mic Conway from Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band and his other groups. I guess they couldn’t do everyone. But he was, as u know, a very talented, intelligent musician and entertainer also in Soapbox Circus.
I'm totally in love with this guy. Love his voice
Fantastic performer & a great interview. I have had the privilege of sharing the bill with Russell on a few occasions, & he was always very personable and professional.
Though they only alluded to it here, my understanding is that the mow-mow vocal parts was supposed to be a guitar riff but the session player was late & Molly got him to record a vocal guide track for the guitar part, but then they realised it sounded brilliant the way it was. Not sure if that story is true...maybe someone can confirm.
Thanks for this. Always good to hear Russell.
Great interview with real warmth.
Thanks Alan for the lovely feedback.
Howdy cowboy
Hey are you Lasso ing some songs
I say there howdy partner