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Awesome Aussie Songs

Mycoast Media
Skyhooks
Col Joye
Australian Music
Australian Music Scene
Australia
Little River Band
Vietnam War
Air Supply
Living In the 70s
Bye Bye Baby
Lee Gordon
Festival Records
Curiosity Killed the Cat
Mushroom Records
I've Been To Bali Too
Ray Brown and the Whispers
Glenn Shorrock
Beeb Birtles
Mississippi
Love and Other Bruises

It‘s all about Australian Music - this Podcast will take you on a musical journey from the land Down Under - Interviews with the stars, musicians and songwriters - covering all era‘s of Australian Rock and Roll.Awesome Aussie Songs is presented by Josh Ursem and written and produced by Sheldon Kidd.Intro / outro music is Australia, So Nice by Holly Kirsten

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This episode is on Jukebox in Siberia by Skyhooks 

This is part of our Skyhooks series as we pay tribute to the bands legendary guitarist Bob 'Bongo' Starkie who sadly passed away in November 2025.

This episode is on Women in Uniform by Skyhooks 

This is part of our Skyhooks series as we pay tribute to the bands legendary guitarist Bob 'Bongo' Starkie who sadly passed away in November 2025.

This episode is on Million Dollar Riff by Skyhooks 

This is part of our Skyhooks series as we pay tribute to the bands legendary guitarist Bob 'Bongo' Starkie who sadly passed away in November 2025.

This episode is on All My Friends Are Getting Married by Skyhooks 

This is part of our Skyhooks series as we pay tribute to the bands legendary guitarist Bob 'Bongo' Starkie who sadly passed away in November 2025.

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Bob 'Bongo' Starkie
Skyhooks guitarist
Skyhooks
Episode: You Just Like Me 'Cos I'm Good In Bed by Skyhooks
Bob Starkie
Skyhooks guitarist, known as Bongo Starkie
Skyhooks
Episode: Jukebox in Siberia by Skyhooks
Ross Fraser
Producer who worked with Skyhooks on Jukebox in Siberia
Skyhooks/ Mushroom Records
Episode: Jukebox in Siberia by Skyhooks
Bongo Starkie
Skyhooks guitarist
Skyhooks
Episode: Horror Movie by Skyhooks (reissue)
Ross Wilson
Producer
Daddy Cool / Mondo Rock (producer role discussed)
Episode: Horror Movie by Skyhooks (reissue)
Ian Pee Wee Wilson
Famous Australian bass guitarist
The Delltones
Episode: Hangin' Five by The Delltones
Col Loughnan
Former lead singer of the Delltones
The Delltones
Episode: Hangin' Five by The Delltones
Col Joye
A pioneering figure in Australian rock music, known for his hits with Col Joye and the Joy Boys.
Col Joye and the Joy Boys
Episode: Rockin Rollin Clementine by Col Joye & the Joy Boys
John Charter
A pioneer of Australian rock n roll, member of Alan Dale and the House Rockers and Johnny Reb and the Rebels.
Episode: The First Aussie Rocker - John Charter

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Josh Ursem
Host of Awesome Aussie Songs; presenter; deeply involved in production and content creation.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

    This brought back so many memories. As a young Adelaide boy in the early 60’s, Friday and Saturday nights were always spent following the Twilights around from the Oxford Club in the CBD to which ever hotel they were playing their next set. They were by far and away the greatest of some great Adelaide based bands and we were gutted when they moved interstate.

    Incidentally, I was then working in the Public Service with Graeme Goble who went on to join them in Little River Band.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kick A Vic
    Australia3 years ago
  • I need another episode just to calm me down

    Love it. This is so much fun. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lol bye life 360
    Australia6 years ago
  • Aussie Music Rocks

    Very knarley dude, keep it up 🤙🤙

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    the caseys
    Australia6 years ago
  • Very happy!

    Awesome stuff here man, keep up the good work😃👍🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Frooteh
    Australia6 years ago
  • Raw and rockin’ just like the music

    Great insight to the Aussie rock scene. Go Kanga!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brean_Machine
    Australia6 years ago

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Take Me Back to Rock n Roll by Col Joye
Q: What's your favorite Col Joye song that you've recorded?
Col responds that it's always the first song that got him on the ladder, which was 'Bye Bye Baby'.
Rockin Rollin Clementine by Col Joye & The Joy Boys
Q: How would you describe your relationship with Johnny?
Early on, it wasn't good because Johnny was first and jealously guarded his position, but later we had a lot of fun together.

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A history- and interview-driven show focused on Australian music, spanning classic surf and rock eras up to contemporary acts. Listeners can expect deep dives into iconic bands, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, war-time tours, and the birth of Australian rock and roll, often with firsthand memories from longtime performers and collaborators. Notable strengths include rich archival context, nostalgic storytelling, and connections to legendary figures in Australian music history, making it a compelling listen for fans of the scene and potential guests looking to share firsthand industry insight and personal anecdotes.

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Awesome Aussie Songs launched 7 years ago and published 106 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Awesome Aussie Songs include:

1. Bob 'Bongo' Starkie
2. Bob Starkie
3. Ross Fraser
4. Bongo Starkie
5. Ross Wilson
6. Ian Pee Wee Wilson
7. Col Loughnan
8. Col Joye

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