History | Music

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1. PF says:

   December 3, 2007 at 11:29 am

   I was just told of a program on Radio National about the origins of punk in Brisbane under Sir Joh and the effect of the stifling political atmosphere on the music. I’ve only had time to listen to the first five or so minutes but it’s a good reminder of the political repression of the period (I was born in Cairns during the years of the Evil Empire).

   http://www.abc.net.au/rn/hindsight/stories/2007/2096934.htm

   Something you may find more interesting is a history of the Prince of Wales in St Kilda, but I haven’t listened to that one.

   http://www.abc.net.au/rn/hindsight/stories/2007/2095373.htm

   Reference is Hindsight, Radio National, Sunday 2pm, 2 December and 25 November respectively.

   Enjoy,

   PF
2. Just Curious says:

   December 3, 2007 at 12:46 pm

   Andy,

   Bit off topic, but I’ll be in Melbourne with my other half, and I was wondering where we could go to get some politically based t-shirts while we’re there. They’d also make great presents for people.

   Any ideas?

   Ta.
3. Adam says:

   December 3, 2007 at 2:58 pm

   Friends of the earth on smith street have some shirts i think, i know they got books and cds and heaps of badges … and depending on your politics you could go to the various commie shops (most of the shirts have their organization name all over them though) i don’t know if barricade is open again yet … can anyone help me with that one?
4. @ndy says:

   December 3, 2007 at 2:59 pm

   Trades Hall car park?
5. vents says:

   December 3, 2007 at 4:53 pm

   Try the Nike store in the city.
6. Dr. Cam says:

   December 4, 2007 at 2:32 am

   Such sneakiness from one who professes mere curiosity.
7. Rocky O'Rourke says:

   December 6, 2007 at 7:10 am

   Now that’s more like it.

   Listen to Phil Ochs. The real Bob Dylan.

   Early career: All the news of the time that was fit to sing. Phil was really what people think Dylan was. But he was better. Not saying Dylan wasn’t talented but he put out a lot of shit as well as his good stuff.

   Phil’s late career was more artistic and a bit out there in places but still brilliant. He had a real poetic talent for painting a picture and wrote ‘The War is Over’ in 68 or something 5 or more years before the Yanks admitted they had their arses kicked in Vietnam. A brilliant song, poetic, prophetic and proof of Phil’s great talent.

   Then, there were no more songs and Phil checked out early but left a great body of work. If you want to get into some really radical music check out Phil Ochs.

   Went to a Phil Ochs night a few years back in the church hall where the Paddington Markets are held on Oxford St. Phil’s sister Sonny was hosting it and a load of Sydney folkies, former student radicals and various fans gathered to hear Phil’s songs played. Martin Doherty of Roisin did a great version of ‘Rehearsals for Retirement’. It was a special night and there was nary a dry eye in the house when, for the finale, the solidarity choir led everyone in the singing of “When I’m Gone”.

   Peace y’all I’m out.
8. Dr. Cam says:

   December 9, 2007 at 2:37 am

   He thinks that man is me,
   he knew him at a glance.
   The stranger he has found,
   This man could be my chance.
   Why should i save his hide?
   Why should i right this wrong?
   When i have come so far,
   And struggled for so long.
   If I speak, i am condemned,
   If i stay silent i am damned.
   i am the master of hundreds of workers,
   they all look to me
   can i abandon them, how would they live
   if i am not free?
   if i speak, i am condemned
   If i stay silent i am damned…

   Who am i?
   can i condemn this man to slavery
   pretend i do not see his agony
   this innocent who bears my face
   who goes to judgement in my place

   Who am i?
   can i conceal myself forever more
   pretend i’m not the man i was before?
   and must my name until i die,
   be no more than an alibi,
   must i lie?
   how can i ever face my fellow men
   how can i ever face myself again
   my soul belongs to God i know,
   i made that bargain long ago
   he gave me hope when hope was gone
   he gave me strength to carry on

   Who am i?
   who am i,
   i’m Jean Valjean!

   ——-

   I think you gotta be less subtle, Andy… I don’t think they appreciate the nuances of what you’re saying. Cos they’re fick.

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