I saw James Reyne at the end of last year in concert at the Miami Marketta with his band , here on the Gold Coast. What a night and he still sounds incredible ❤
Hammerhead was recorded in LA. American master guitarist Jef Scott played on the record. During the recording, James Reyne and his manager Roger Davies thought there needed to be an Olivia Newton-John type voice as a backing. Roger also managed ONJ. He asked her to sing, and she accepted. Her voice was recorded in one take. James Reyne says she was a delight and so professional to work with. James, some years later, walked the Great Wall of China with ONJ to raise money for her cancer centre in Melbourne. They reminisced about the recording of Hammerhead.
Never knew this before. I think James Reyne or his brother. David?, was behind the female band Chantoozies, which had Oliva Newton-John's niece in it. Lucky bastard to get Oliva doing some backup vocals on one of his first singles.
You two just made my day...James fucking Reyne (pronounced Rain)is one of my favourite vocalists...that may not be his actual middle name lol. His phrasing is next level. I also love to throw this song's trivia at a lot of my mates...they've all heard this song a thousand times but i always like to test whether they can pick the backing vocalist (ONJ). Not one has got it right yet. My suggestion for James is his song "Always the way"...its my favourite.
Thank you for reacting to my request 😊. Yes, that's how you pronounce his last name. I agree, the song is sooo 1980s and I love it!! Interesting, you mentioned he sounded a bit like Jimmy Barnes in the chorus. Yeah, I hear a bit of Barnes in there now, too. There is an official video clip, but to cut the song down to 3 mins, they chopped off a bit of the introduction and most of Olivia Newton-John at the end.
I never had a problem, must be just what you are used to hearing. I have more trouble with Jimmy Barnes. My nephew had him perform at his wedding reception. Gee he was good.
Excellent stuff! Now if you can, for the amusement of all Aussies, listen to 'Things Don't Seem' by Australian Crawl and make a genuine attempt to decipher the lyrics. No cheating.
He should b sir James Reyne so underrated in the Aussie music he's me fav from home u guys need to check out White Limbo and There's Always The Way by James Reyns&Australisn crawl he's up there either the likes of Barnsey& Hutchinson
James always had a unique relationship with the English language..... But he bedded some of the most beautiful women in the world,so.... We forgive him.
I chose not to give the video version because the song is cut down to 3 minutes long. Rather, I preferred to give Travis and Suzi to listen to the whole song.
I had a spark of pride when you said Australia has taken over the station.
It can only help. my friend.
An unspoken legend of the Australian music scene. He deserves more recognition than he gets.
James has a phenomenal catalogue of songs. From Aussie Crawl to his solo stuff. Great voice and amazing songwriting
I saw James Reyne at the end of last year in concert at the Miami Marketta with his band , here on the Gold Coast. What a night and he still sounds incredible ❤
❤ I’m so glad you like it
Hammerhead was recorded in LA. American master guitarist Jef Scott played on the record. During the recording, James Reyne and his manager Roger Davies thought there needed to be an Olivia Newton-John type voice as a backing. Roger also managed ONJ. He asked her to sing, and she accepted. Her voice was recorded in one take. James Reyne says she was a delight and so professional to work with. James, some years later, walked the Great Wall of China with ONJ to raise money for her cancer centre in Melbourne. They reminisced about the recording of Hammerhead.
sweet story
Our late beloved angel Olivia Newton John putting the icing on the cake
Love Aussie Crawl.and James Reyne 🇦🇺 ❤
Bringing my youth back. 😂❤
oliva newton john back up vocals
Never knew this before. I think James Reyne or his brother. David?, was behind the female band Chantoozies, which had Oliva Newton-John's niece in it. Lucky bastard to get Oliva doing some backup vocals on one of his first singles.
G'day, Aussie Crawl are great too, especially "Boys Light Up" and "Reckless"
If curious - they had reacted to Reckless a couple of years ago.
It's worth watching the official clip.
He was the lead singer of a band called Australian Crawl. Great voice.
The guitar riff …One of the best.
Aussie classic.
My favorites from his solo career is 'Slave' and 'one more river'...great guitar and bass in both.
For 40 years I thought James was saying... 'Hang my head'
It's always good hearing Livvy in this.
James reyne - fall of rome
yeees, my kickstarter of the morning full blast, start the day with a vibe
Hammer was slang for heroin. It’s about heroin addiction.
whole album is a banger
Haha….what a question to ask your spouse 😂
You really need to do more James Reyne. He’s a boss!! Great reaction 👏👏👏
James still tours here in Oz we go to his shows every time we can. Still sounds great. ❤
So good eh!!! Still brilliant 👌
You would love Some People by James Reyne.
You should both check out his former band "Australia Crawl" - one of Australia's best every bands with killer hits one after another!!!!
The song is referencing Heroin addiction
You two just made my day...James fucking Reyne (pronounced Rain)is one of my favourite vocalists...that may not be his actual middle name lol. His phrasing is next level. I also love to throw this song's trivia at a lot of my mates...they've all heard this song a thousand times but i always like to test whether they can pick the backing vocalist (ONJ). Not one has got it right yet. My suggestion for James is his song "Always the way"...its my favourite.
Follow up with the Fall Of Rome its a banger.
Thank you for reacting to my request 😊.
Yes, that's how you pronounce his last name.
I agree, the song is sooo 1980s and I love it!!
Interesting, you mentioned he sounded a bit like Jimmy Barnes in the chorus. Yeah, I hear a bit of Barnes in there now, too.
There is an official video clip, but to cut the song down to 3 mins, they chopped off a bit of the introduction and most of Olivia Newton-John at the end.
Love James, saw Australian Crawl in Albury 1983, still have the ticket 🤩
Took me back to my high school days... not being on hammer, just the song😂
Great voice but no one could ever understand a word he sang.
I never had a problem, must be just what you are used to hearing. I have more trouble with Jimmy Barnes.
My nephew had him perform at his wedding reception. Gee he was good.
Exactly
😂
Lol so true
NOPE no problem here
For 40 years I thought James Reyne was saying "Wang ma der", no idea what that means. lol
Another good song on the subject “Hammer the hammer” by the go betweens .
Excellent stuff! Now if you can, for the amusement of all Aussies, listen to 'Things Don't Seem' by Australian Crawl and make a genuine attempt to decipher the lyrics. No cheating.
He should b sir James Reyne so underrated in the Aussie music he's me fav from home u guys need to check out White Limbo and There's Always The Way by James Reyns&Australisn crawl he's up there either the likes of Barnsey& Hutchinson
I thought it was '90c people hound my head'! I have walked five miles in the dark, barefoot, to check if my boyfriend was cheating! 🥴
James always had a unique relationship with the English language.....
But he bedded some of the most beautiful women in the world,so....
We forgive him.
Why not the video version? Next do "Shutdown" Aus Crawl, Dont Tear it Down, Spy v Spy..👍
I chose not to give the video version because the song is cut down to 3 minutes long. Rather, I preferred to give Travis and Suzi to listen to the whole song.
His name should NEVER be mentioned in the same sentence as Jimmy Barnes!
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Seen him live, unbeleivable strong voice so clear👌👌👌👌🇦🇺
Great album this too James is in Australian Crawl also🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🤘