Australia soundtrack

April 11, 2010

in Australia,Travels

Sunbathing at Manly Beach

I always have a song in my head. I stream radio on my computer all day as I work. In the office, I used to torture my coworkers with the particularly annoying tunes that got stuck in my head. In particular, it was good to plant a song that no one was quite sure of the lyrics, such as Alicia Bridges’ “I love the Nightlife” (I got to boogie on the disco WHAT????

But when I travel, I tend to have a play list of songs that feel like they suit where I am and also that are sung by the locals. With a nod to James O’Brien who recently described his holiday soundtrack, here is mine:

My play list included Wide Open Road by the Triffids. This is one of those good driving songs. Track 1

Friday on My Mind by the Easybeats. This song is from 1967 and it is still good. And the singer has some moves in this video. Track 2

Nick Cave’s Midnight Man. What can I say: Nick is always cool. Track 3

Eddy Current Suppression Ring’s Memory Lane. This is a crank up your stereo song.  Track 4

And I save one of my all-time favorites for last: The Church’s Under the Milky Way. Another classic. Track 5

There are many more options on my Aussie play list, from The Saints and Paul Kelly to Jett and Crowded House. Maybe another day.

{ 4 comments }

1 James April 11, 2010 at 22:13

Under The Milky Way is an all-time favourite for me. Gosh I love that song. As for mis-heard lyrics… it wasn’t until I got the Melodifestivalen CD that I realised Ola was singing about someone called Natalie. I just put the words down to bad diction.

2 admin April 12, 2010 at 09:19

Hilarious James. I know the song you are talking about! As for Under the Milky Way, it still makes me feel good after all these years! And hear is a laugh for you: I did not know this was an Australian band until about a year ago!

3 maria April 12, 2010 at 18:31

I’m going to enjoy listening to all these songs. I’ve been craving some new music as well as some oldies. Looking forward to it!

4 admin April 12, 2010 at 21:16

You will have to let me know what you think Maria. Several are quite old!

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