New Zealand born singer / songwriter who moved to Sydney in the late 60s to try his luck. He released a couple of singles in the early 1970s on the Generation label. His version of ''Mamy Blue'' received little airplay but his second single ''Walk The World Away'' produced by Gus McNeil did relatively well and made the Top 40 in Sydney. This single was also released in Canada. His third and last single ''Giles Of The River'' appeared in 1974 on the Reprise label. He eventually moved back to New Zealand. Al Head died in 2018.
''Oh Mamy Blue / Jelly Baby'' 1972 Generation
''Walk The World Away (#55) / Margarete Gone Eastern'' 1972 Generation
'' Giles Of The River / Touch Me'' 1974 Reprise
References
http://top100singles.blogspot.com.au/
3rd single Giles of the river 1974 on reprise prod by gus mcneil
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DeleteHi Kimberley... do you have any information on Aussie singer songwriter Paul Brand (born c1940) 3 lps including 1972 festival lp and 1976 cbs lp regards Paul mchenry
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ReplyDeletePaul Brand started his career as a folk and blues singer/guitarist in the early 60s. Cut an EP with Emma Hannah, Trevor Lucas and others titled Folk Attick in 1963. The venue was in Kings Cross.
DeleteThank you . Do you have anything on him after 1976 ?
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