In addition to 45,000 music clips world wide, principle Milton Hammon
also manages the archive of Johnny Young.
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MOLLY - THE REAL THING (Channel 7) Over 50 celebrities share stories about the man in the hat - Molly Meldrum. Join Kylie Minogue, Gene Simmons and more as they reveal outrageous insights into this Australian rock legend.  AUSTRALIAN POPULAR SONG FESTIVAL: Between 1972-1979, the Australian Popular Song Festival was the stepping stone for Australian entrants in the World Popular Song Festival held annually in Tokyo, Japan. 8th FESTIVAL: 1979 - Hosts: Marcia Hines & Daryl Braithwaite Guests: Little River Band Marcia performs – “My Life Is Music” Daryl performs – “Why Do I Break It Up” LRB perform – “Lonesome Loser” Judging Panel includes Stan “The Man” Rofe, Ian “Molly Meldrum, Brian May & Ron Tudor. Finalists include song written by Graham Russell (Air Supply) and performed by Russell Hitchcock entitled “Letting My Hair Down”, released on their 1980 “Lost In Love” album as “Having You Near Me” Winner – “Here & Now” written by Bernard Cashman performed by Delilah. 7th FESTIVAL: 1978 - Host: Barry Crocker Guest: Julie Anthony Barry sings “I Am The Storyteller” Barry & Julie sing a medley of Australian songs that have had international success. Performances by Debbie Byrne, John St.Peeters, Little Pattie & Bryan Davies. Composers include Doug Trevor (Cherokees) & Paul O’Gorman Winner- “Loneliness” written & performed by Leon Berger. 6th FESTIVAL: 1977 - Host: Mark Holden Mark Holden sings “I Write The Songs” Performances by Marty Rhone, Normie Rowe, Chelsea Brown, Paul O Gorman, Cheetah, Ronnie Burns, Lee Conway & Ray Burgess Composers include Paul O’Gorman, Doug Trevor, Les Gock, Robbie Porter, Marty Rhone, Stuart Peters, Roy Lister, Lance Strauss, John Clifford-White, Peter Jennings & Adrian Scott. Winner – “Ride Ride America” written & performed by Paul O’Gorman 5th FESTIVAL: 1976 Performers- Marty Rhone, Matt Flinders, Debbie Byrne, Ronnie Burns, Denis Walter, Dove, Robin Jolley, Moir Sisters. Songwriters include: - Beeb Birtles, Doug Trevor, Paul O’Gorman, Steve Groves, Brian Dawe, Stuart peters, Rod Declerck, Bernard Cashman, Ray Quon, Phil Gollata (Winner in 1973) & Betty & Barry Henniger (winners in 1975) Normie Rowe performs last years winning song “Elizabeth”. Norm performed the song in Tokyo last year after John Paul Young was unable to attend. 4th FESTIVAL: 1975 3rd FESTIVAL: 1974 2nd FESTIVAL: 1973 - Host: Johnny Young Performances by Johnny Farnham, Alison Durbin, Jamie Redfern, Colleen Hewett, Philip Gould, Debbie Byrne, Ronnie Burns, Liv Maessen, Denis Walter & Robin Jolley. “Hitch a Ride on a Smile” – Jamie Redfern Songwriters include John Farrar, Bruce Woodley, Phil Gollota, Doug Trevor, Rob Ellis, Colleen Hewett, Danny Bourne, Peter Sullivan, Greg Anderson, Bernard Cashman & Betty & Barry Henniger. 1st FESTIVAL: 1972 Winner – “Don’t You Know It’s Magic” written by Brian Cadd performed by Johnny Farnham. TV Week : KING OF POP Awards Between 1967 – 1978 , the cream of Australian & International music industry were recognized by the “King of Pop” awards. (In 1979 King Of Pop became The TV Week Countdown Awards, in conjunction with the ABC’s “Countdown” TV Show). 1967-1975 – 0-10 Network, 1976-1978 – 9 Network Includes In augural winner Normie Rowe receiving his crown at “That’s Life” night spot. 1971 Awards: Hosts – Johnny Young, Ross D. Wylie & Jeff Phillips Guests – Elton John, Liberace, Mark Wynter Derek Nimmo & Miss World. Performers – Mark Wynter, Ted Mulry, Alison Durbin & Johnny Farnham Winners of “King of Pop” 1967 & 1968 – Normie Rowe 1979 to 1973 – Johnny Farnham 1974 – Jamie Redfern 1975-1977 – Daryl Braithwaite 1978 – John Paul Young 1975 Awards includes a live performance by AC/DC of “High Voltage” as a special favour for John Young. The WORLD of JOHHNY FARNHAM 1970 TV Special featuring songs from John’s first four albums, and footage of his family & home life. John sings 12 songs: 1. All Night Girl 2. I Don’t Want To Love You 3. Grand Unspeakable Passion 4. Woman Woman 5. Looking Through a Tear 6. Ain’t Society Great 7. Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head 8. Comic Conversations 9. Little Boy Dear 10. Old Bazaar In Cairo 11. Jamie 12. In a Moment of Madness WHEN YOU WISH UPON A STAR TV Special starring Jamie Redfern before departing for the USA on a Liberace Tour. Hosted by Jamie & Johnny Young includes the following complete performances: 1. Captain Zero – The Mixtures 2. The Pushbike Song – The Mixtures ( includes footage of Jamie & Debbie Byrne riding on pushbikes.) 3. Didn’t We – Alison Durbin 4. Try A Little Tenderness – Jamie Redfern 5. You Made Me So Very Happy – Lovelace Watkins 6. Bridge Over Troubled Waters – Lovelace Watkins 7. I Thank You – Jamie Redfern & Johnny Young 8. Day By Day – Colleen Hewett 9. I Gotta Be Me – Jamie Redfern 10. My Favourite Occupation – Johnny Farnham 11. Baby Without You – Johnny Farnham & Alison Durbin 12. No Place Like Home – Jamie Redfern IT’S MAGIC All 13 episodes of the TV Show hosted by Johnny Farnham & Colleen Hewett. WHEN ROCK WAS YOUNG Special on Australian Popular Music from Johnny O’Keefe to INXS. TELEMOVIE Nicole Kidman’s 2nd Movie appearance was in the telemovie: MATTHEW & SON (after BMX Bandits) The telemovie stars Paul CronIn, Greg Fleet & Nicole Kidman. GO!!, UPTIGHT & HAPPENING ’70, ’71 & ‘72 Sadly only limited footage remains of these iconic Baby Boomer Australian Music TV Shows. Go!! Hosted initially by Alan Field (UK Comedian who hosted The Beatles Tour in Australia in 1964). Ian Turpie took over the reins after about 20 episodes and remained in the chair until episode 100, when he moved to Channel 7 to be a regular member of “Time For Terry”. Johnny Young was to host most of the remaining episodes before leaving to try his luck in the UK. Uptight , hosted by Ross D. Wylie commenced in September 1967 on the 0/10 Network running live to air every Saturday morning between 8.00am & Noon in Melbourne and a variety of different time slots in other major cities. In 1970 the same format with a different name “Happening” hosted by Jeff Phillips. Footage includes performances from Russell Morris’ acclaimed “Bloodstone” Album, Normie Rowe, Sherbet, Twilights, Purple Hearts, Healing Force, Lyn Randell & more. International acts Eden Kane & Crispian St.Peters. Barry Gibb interview by Ian ‘Molly” Meldrum from 1969. For copyright clearance and broadcast use contact: milton@flipside.net.au |