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Sunday 15 September 2013

BENJAMIN HUGG


Benjamin Hugg (real name Gareth Hughes) was a Melbourne based folk singer . His first album 'Early One Morning was released in 1974 and garnered the single "Thank God You're Here With Me" which went Top 40. The album had some of Australian best musicians playing on it and was produced by Buddy England. Hugg won Best New Talent at the 1974 King Of Pop awards. His second album 'What's Been Happening' came out in 1975. Hugg formed a touring band The Benjamin Hugg Band which comprised of Greg Johnson (guitar) Keith Miller (bass) David Pitt (drums). He died of cancer in the mid 80s.



SINGLES
Thank God You're Here With Me

8 JUL '74#36





References

http://top100singles.blogspot.com.au/


2 comments:

  1. His real name was Gareth Hughes. He was my father. Please correct this error. Thankyou

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