British Reaction To Top 80s Hit Songs from Australia and NZ

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  • @mebeme007
    @mebeme007 3 місяці тому +2

    I don't care if some others don't like or agree with any or all of the songs in that list, but to me, there were some really great bangers on that list.
    All the music I grew up with in the 80's. Such a nostalgia trip for me, I loved it.
    And it's nice to see someone from overseas who appreciates and enjoys a lot of our Aussie music, as well.
    Whether you knew the songs already or you didn't, but you liked the tune anyway, pretty cool.
    Thanks for sharing that video and your opinions on it. 😁👍❤

  • @jayweb51
    @jayweb51 2 місяці тому +2

    Funkytown was originally recorded by Lipps Inc in 1979, reaching #1 in 28 countries. Pseudo Eco released their cover in 1987, reaching #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 international US; and #8 on the UK Singles chart.

  • @jayweb51
    @jayweb51 2 місяці тому +1

    Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan gained popularity from starring in the Australian Soap Drama "Neighbours"; after moving to England, they successful singing career. Rick Springfield besides putting out his own songs, also wrote songs for Olivia Newton-John.

  • @traceyandrob13
    @traceyandrob13 9 місяців тому +1

    Jason Donavon played Scott Robinson which in Neighbors was getting to Charlene Robinson which was Kylie Minogue character who in the biggest wedding at that stage walked down the aisle as her character was put into a wheelchair. Plus the song they used became so big that used at lots weddings after that. This is a clip with the song Angry Anderson - Suddenly- Neighbours Scott & Charlene's Wedding (July '87-Oz, Nov '88- UK/Eire).mp4

  • @Oldbutnotout65
    @Oldbutnotout65 9 місяців тому +1

    You didn't note that John Farnham was also in two of the LRB (Little River Band) clips. John was their frontman in the band in the early 80s, before resuming his solo career.

    • @mebeme007
      @mebeme007 3 місяці тому

      The guy who uploaded this video is not the creator of the video he watched and reviewed.

  • @ann-mareebennett5256
    @ann-mareebennett5256 9 місяців тому +3

    Olivia Newton-John was English but grew up in Australia. She was huge in the Country and Western charts in the US in the early 70's then she transitioned to pop

  • @jayweb51
    @jayweb51 2 місяці тому +1

    Olivia Newton John is an English-born Australian international recording artist.

  • @daviddempsey8721
    @daviddempsey8721 9 місяців тому +3

    “I was only 19” Redgum
    “And the band played Waltzing Matilda” Eric Bogle
    Two serious, moving songs of war WWI and Vietnam.
    Please check them out.

  • @traceyandrob13
    @traceyandrob13 9 місяців тому +1

    Also most our biggest singer or actor/actress start in 2 biggest soap drama which is Neighbours or Home and Away which Chis Hemsworth and Maggie Robbie was both in Home and Away.

    • @jemxs
      @jemxs 9 місяців тому +1

      Margot Robbie was in Neighbours! As was Kylie and Jason Donovan!

    • @traceyandrob13
      @traceyandrob13 9 місяців тому +1

      @@jemxs I meant put in the Neighbours but click down on me I didn't know until now bloody keyboard me typing when tired the other female was Isla Fisher in Home and away.

    • @jemxs
      @jemxs 9 місяців тому

      @@traceyandrob13 hahaha happens to me all the time. I will go back to a past comment and can't believe some of the mistakes I make. Some because of me, but mostly autocorrect!

  • @Tully_23_32
    @Tully_23_32 9 місяців тому +1

    Funky Town was a cover by Psuedo Echo. I can't remember who sang the original but it was an American.
    Cold Chisel is our greatest all time band over INXS & ACCA DACCA, check out some of their songs, they're pub rock at it's finest.
    Great Southern Land is another song to check out by Icehouse but with the This Is Australia clip. Our Aussie cricket team use that song to walk out onto the field at the beginning of each session, batting or bowling & being at the ground hearing that play as they walk out has brought a tear to my eye a few times with the goosebumps

    • @murrayardron7927
      @murrayardron7927 7 місяців тому

      I think the original of Funky Town was by Lipps Inc.

  • @mgreen1206
    @mgreen1206 9 місяців тому +1

    Jason donavon was in neighbours (tv show) and was Kylie’s boyfriend for a while. Olivia is from Australia

  • @Williamadlam1
    @Williamadlam1 3 місяці тому

    funky town originally by lipps Inc in 1980

  • @peterlinsley4287
    @peterlinsley4287 9 місяців тому

    Ha Olivia Newton John American she was actually born in England but migrated to Australia with her Parents when she was a child. Xanado was a movie she made after Grease ELO and Gene Kelly did most of the male songs. Jason Donovan played Kylie's boy friend on nabours, did some pop songs then did alot in the West End. It's pronounced In excess not I Nexs.

  • @gailcoffey466
    @gailcoffey466 3 місяці тому

    Olivia Newton John is absolutely Australian! RIP Olivia,

  • @CÆSSIUS32
    @CÆSSIUS32 Місяць тому

    Much love to you in the Motherland! God Save the King of Australia and rhe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 🇦🇺🇬🇧

  • @CÆSSIUS32
    @CÆSSIUS32 Місяць тому

    Funnily enough Olivia Newton-John is BRITISH born and naturalised Australian citizen.
    John Farnham is also BRITISH born and naturalised Australian.
    AC/DC are also BRITISH born Naturalised Australians.
    Brian Johnson their lead singer is a Geordie.
    Jimmy Barnes is BRITISH born and naturalised Australian.

  • @antheabrouwer3258
    @antheabrouwer3258 9 місяців тому +5

    John Farnham should be number one. He is the best Aussie singer of all time. I need clarification as to why Jason Donovan is on here. He only had a hit here if he sang with Kylie. And it was just a teenager's romantic song. Not very good. All the songs that are shown here were duds. All of them. Just saying. Icehouse are wonderful. Check them out. I've seen them many times over the last few years, and Iva Davies can still sing. His voice is awesome.

    • @mebeme007
      @mebeme007 3 місяці тому

      Jason did actually have 5 Top 40 hits in Australia, from my recollection.
      'Too Many Broken Hearts', 'Nothing Can Divide Us', 'Sealed With a Kiss' and 'Rythm of the Rain' as well as his duet with Kylie.
      But he was much bigger in the UK with his music, along with his tv and theatre work. Hence why he ended up spending so many years living over there from the late 80's onwards.

    • @CÆSSIUS32
      @CÆSSIUS32 Місяць тому

      John FARNHAM is BRITISH naturalised Aussie 😊 same as Olivia, Jimmy and AC/DC all British naturalised Aussies.

  • @jayweb51
    @jayweb51 2 місяці тому

    If you really want an overview of the Australian music scene, then l recommend you react to The Top 150 Australian Bands and Singers. It's not an overly long video, maybe around 15 minutes.

  • @tammyfinnemore
    @tammyfinnemore 9 місяців тому

    Xanadu is another movie Olivia made after Grease

  • @jemxs
    @jemxs 9 місяців тому

    Olivia Newton John is definitely Aussie! They made Sandy in Grease Australian so she didn't have to put on an American accent. Also Xanadu is the other movie she did with john Travolta!

    • @frankiesullivan6015
      @frankiesullivan6015 9 місяців тому +2

      @jemxs . John Travolta was not in Zanadu only Grease

    • @jemxs
      @jemxs 9 місяців тому +1

      @@frankiesullivan6015 ooh my mistake...he should have been though 😜

    • @frankiesullivan6015
      @frankiesullivan6015 9 місяців тому +1

      @@jemxs lol yes

    • @mebeme007
      @mebeme007 3 місяці тому

      @@frankiesullivan6015
      Xanadu*

  • @CÆSSIUS32
    @CÆSSIUS32 Місяць тому

    Jason Donovan is bigger in the UK than Austsalia! 😊

  • @jvvoid
    @jvvoid 3 місяці тому

    You're 100% right. Music generally has never been more boring, cookie-cutter, boring than from around 2015 onwards.

  • @Williamadlam1
    @Williamadlam1 3 місяці тому

    Olivia Newton john originally British mate

  • @gailmaree7719
    @gailmaree7719 8 місяців тому

    Livvy is Australian

  • @VirginiaRead-b5b
    @VirginiaRead-b5b 9 місяців тому +5

    Ignore this compilation Someone who missed most of the best of the best of great aussie music produced this embarrassing lot!!

    • @mebeme007
      @mebeme007 3 місяці тому

      WHY should anyone be told to ignore it.
      Not everyone has to agree with each other's taste in music, and that's ok. It's what makes us all unique.
      If you think your taste in music is better, then feel free to create your own compilation and upload it.

  • @patelk3648
    @patelk3648 Місяць тому

    Sad that list didnt contain The SAINTS (stranded) and any ANGELS sing.

  • @LindyKeddie
    @LindyKeddie 9 місяців тому

    Olivia is Australian, born and raised in Melbourne

    • @teresastoakes5140
      @teresastoakes5140 9 місяців тому +3

      born in England raised in Australia.. like the Bee Gees and John Farham

    • @Dr_KAP
      @Dr_KAP 9 місяців тому +3

      Yes both Olivia and John were 10 pound poms.

  • @raymondhardy8468
    @raymondhardy8468 9 місяців тому

    Split Enz are Crowded House. They change there name

    • @sleeblee1532
      @sleeblee1532 7 місяців тому +2

      Nah. Only Neil Finn was in Split Enz.

    • @JohnM-yl7ly
      @JohnM-yl7ly 7 місяців тому

      @@sleeblee1532 Yup his brother Tim and the other original member had left Split Enz and then they changed.

    • @mebeme007
      @mebeme007 3 місяці тому

      @@JohnM-yl7ly
      Yes, Split Enz split up entirely.
      But it was simply Neil on his own that later met Nick Seymour (originally from Benalla) and Paul Hester (from Melbourne) and they created the band Crowded House in Melbourne.

  • @JBLegal09
    @JBLegal09 9 місяців тому

    Why would you be surprised that ONJ is Aussie "cause she's an extremely famous actress" seriously mate - look at famous Australian actors, are you going to be surprised about that too?

  • @YouReallyTypedThat
    @YouReallyTypedThat 9 місяців тому

    Try disturbed

  • @markdiehard
    @markdiehard 9 місяців тому +3

    Jason Donavon should not be on here at all, never wrote a song in his life.🤮

    • @utha2665
      @utha2665 9 місяців тому +2

      TBH, I truly didn't think he had that many songs out. He went to England fairly early on so maybe a lot of them just never made it back here, thank god.

    • @mebeme007
      @mebeme007 3 місяці тому

      I think many people, including mark here, would be very surprised to learn how many of the songs he happens to like that were not actually written by the person who sung them, either.
      But hey, not everyone would agree with mark's taste in music, either. 🤷‍♀

  • @terajules7891
    @terajules7891 9 місяців тому

    XANADU was a movie,watch it