Helen reddy hosts this documentary of australian pop star johnny okeefe. Johnny okeefe performing sing, sing, sing on the atn7 program sing sing sing. Although made as a miniseries for australian tv, its of the highest quality in production, sets. From his 1950s teen years as a hyperactive stage performer in pubs and kids clubs through the massive stadium stage shows of 195960 organized by shyster entrepreneur lee gordon now there is a film bio begging to be made to o keefe s second marriage and second. John howard chester born 26 december 1941 is an australian singersongwriter, who started his career in october 1959 singing rocknroll and in 1969 changed to country music. Find johnny okeefe discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. John michael johnny okeefe 19351978, rocknroll singer, was born on 19 january 1935 in sydney, second of three children of raymond moran okeefe, furniture salesman, and his wife thelma edna, nee kennedy, both born in new south wales. In his twentyyear career, okeefe released over fifty singles, 50 eps and 100 albums. In 1994 the powerhouse museum in sydney recognised o keefe s contributions in a major exhibition of australias rock and pop history titled real wild child and a comprehensive cdrom based on the exhibition, was later released with the same title.
From his 1950s teen years as a hyperactive stage performer in pubs and kids clubs through the massive stadium stage shows of 195960 organized by shyster entrepreneur lee gordon now there is a film bio begging to be made to okeefes second marriage and second. Connect your spotify account to your account and scrobble everything you listen to, from any spotify app on any device or platform. John michael okeefe was an australian rock and roll singer whose career began in the 1950s. Portal about top country music discographies, albums, covers, songs, lyrics and more. Australias former king of rock and roll, the late j. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from johnny okeefe. Features song lyrics for johnny okeefes johnny okeefe live. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. The band consists of lead guitarist cameron muncey, bassist mark wilson, and brothers nic and chris cester on vocalsrhythm guitar and drums respectively. By jim loessberg sessions 1960s unknown johnny okeefe 001 wholl be the next fool natural sound ns 2019 002 please s.
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This seminal australian rock song was covered in 1987 by iggy pop as real wild child. Shout is a two part 200 minute epic musical biography on the life and career of iconic australian rock and roll star johnny o keefe. Began his career in the mid to late 1950s when, together with american born entrepreneur lee. There was little or no rock music scene in australia, and certainly no australian rock recordings, prior to 1957, when bill haley toured the country. He was born in sydney on 19th january 1935 and in a career that spanned 20 years he released over 50 singles, 50 eps and 100 albums. Relive the life and music of the wild one australias king of rocknroll, johnny okeefe. Search for and download any torrent from the pirate bay using search query johnny. Running over three hours, shout is the biography of johnny okeefe, australias first rock and roll star. Songstube provides all the best johnny okeefe songs, oldies but goldies tunes and legendary hits. Then the beatles generation hit and the generation of australian rock okeefe had fostered fell from sight almost overnight in okeefes case, fighting and scratching all the way.
Ok was partly responsible for starting the australian rock industry. You hit the wrong note, billygoat why must you be a doggone silly goat why cant you see that im your honeyboat i wanna talk about love. This site is a gift from his friends, to all those who want to know more about the true real wild child or wild one johnny o keefe and australian music history. Johnny okeefe almost single handedly established the australian recording industry. Australias first rock n roll star, o keefe 19351978 posse. The photographs of a young o keefe appear to be quite rare. Johnny okeefe vinyl records and cds for sale musicstack.
The wild one by johnny okeefe australias first rockn. The story of johnny okeefe stars terry serio 33 postcards as the larger than life rocknroller who spectacularly burst into the limelight and left behind a blazing trail of popular tunes and adoring fans. Johnny o keefe born january 19 1935, bondi junction, new south wales, australia died october 6 1978, sydney, australia was an australian rocknroll singer. Johnny okeefe and the dee jays discography australia. Okeefe was also a radio and television entertainer and presenter often referred to by his initials j. Johnny okeefe the very best of johnny okeefe discogs. Music and lyrics on this site are for the sole use of educational reference and are the property of respective authors, artists and labels. Listen free to johnny okeefe greatest hits mockingbird, so tough and more. It consists of publicity images and performance shots of o keefe. Johnny o keefe was born on the 19th of january 1935 in bondi junction, nsw and died on the 6th of october 1978 aged 43 johnny would have been 85 if still alive today.
Johnny okeefe discography 320kbps music that we adore. Johnny okeefe born january 19 1935, bondi junction, new south wales, australia died october 6 1978, sydney, australia was an australian rocknroll. At a time when australia was a provincial outpost of america, when sex was out of bounds and bill haley and elvis presley were everyones heroes, jok captured a generation who called him the wild one. Songstube is against piracy and promotes safe and legal music downloading on amazon. Johnny okeefe vinyl records for sale shop with afterpay. The show was a major success, but this only added to his already hectic workload and increased the pressure on him. His breakthrough came with his third release, a song called im the wild one. Johnny okeefe the wild one vinyl records and cds for sale. Well i cant do nothin with the blues i got but sing, sing, sing i guess the only thing to keep me froma blowing my top is to sing, sin. Johnny okeefe vinyl records for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Began his career in the mid to late 1950s when, together with american born entrepreneur lee gordon 2, he pioneered rocknroll in australia. Music profile for johnny okeefe, born 19 january 1935.
During his career he has led various groups including johnny chester and the. J o k as he was known became the undisputed king of australian rock and roll. Born in sydney on 19 january 1935, johnny o keefe became the undisputed king of australian rock and roll. This site is a gift from his friends, to all those who want to know more about the true real wild child or wild one johnny okeefe and australian music history. The alllive finale features the unique spectacle of program host and liverpool sound local tour support act johnny okeefe kicking off an energetic allcast rendition of when the saints go marching in, each artist taking their turn at the microphone. Although he was still contracted to festival records at the time, okeefe was able to work as a consultant to leedon, and he signed a number of other prominent australian artists including lonnie lee, the delltones and warren williams. A pictorial discography of johnny okeefe compiled by don hudson and bill ross book is approximately 812 x 14 inches, 66 pages. Michael buble discography 320kbps music that we adore. He has toured nationally with the beatles, roy orbison, the everly brothers, kenny rogers, johnny cash, tammy wynette and charley pride. O keefe s tenure with six o clock rock ended in mid1961, and in october he moved to atn7 as compere of the johnny o keefe show. Lyrics to billygoat you hit the wrong note by johnny okeefe. Its structure and melody bears more than a passing resemblance to many well. John michael okeefe, known as johnny okeefe 19 january 1935 6 october 1978, was an australian rock and roll singer whose career began in the 1950s. In 1988 johnny o keefe was posthumously inducted into aria hall of fame.
This films allinclusive original title was shout story of johnny okeefe. Began his career in the mid to late 1950s when, together with american born entrepreneur, he pioneered rocknroll in australia. Get all the lyrics to songs by johnny okeefe and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. Johnny okeefe vinyl records and cds johnny okeefe born january 19 1935, bondi junction, new south wales, australia died october 6 1978, sydney, australia was an australian rocknroll singer. Watch rare television footage, listen to music clips and oral history interviews, and browse two immense scrapbooks that were lovingly compiled by johnnys mother thelma from 1954 to 1965. John michael okeefe, known as johnny okeefe 19 january 1935 6 october 1978 was an australian rock and roll singer whose career began in the 1950s. The dramatic true story of one of australias greatest music sensations, shout. In his twentyyear career, okeefe released over 50 singles, 50 eps and 100 albums. The story of johnny okeefe tv miniseries 1985 imdb. Johnny okeefe born january 19 1935, bondi junction, new south wales, australia died october 6 1978, sydney, australia was an australian rocknroll singer. Johnny okeefe discography 320kbps 3 days ago mondo exploito better angel. Johnny o keefe became the first australian pop star to chart.
Sing, sing, sing is an australian music television series which aired 1962 to. The turtles all the singles 2016 cd1 101 it aint me babe remastered. Watch rare television footage, listen to music clips and oral history interviews, and browse two immense scrapbooks that were lovingly compiled by johnny s mother thelma from 1954 to 1965. Mp3 music backing track downloads, no vocals or backing vocals with the exception of karaoke tracks. Billygoat you hit the wrong note johnny okeefe shazam. Get all the lyrics to songs by johnny o keefe and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics.
Although radio stopped playing his new records, johnny okeefe was always out there trying and built up a healthy management and touring company. In 1967, he had another minor hit as part of a duo with ruby winters on make love to me. The upper list of songs by johnny o keefe may be not complete. Johnny o is a freestyle singer better known for his songs fantasy girl, runaway love and dreamboydreamgirl duet with cynthia. Australian singer instrumental in the emergence of rock music in his. Sep 29, 2014 even by the standards of rock and roll in the late 50s, johnny okeefe s the wild one is a fairly innocuous song. While most sources state that o keefe was directly involved in composing the song, this has been questioned by others. This collection of photographs is significant because it belonged to johnny o keefe and documents his career. Show all release groups instead, or show various artists release groups. Johnny o keefe is recognised as the pioneer of australian rock n roll music. The pirate bay the galaxys most resilient bittorrent site. Get the best deals on johnny o keefe vinyl records. Helen reddy hosts this documentary of australian pop star johnny o keefe.
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