Solid Citizens were an Australian rock band who dressed in newspaper print dinner suits. The original lineup was Michael Walker, Glen Muirhead, John Barnes, Scott Williams and Len Henderson. This line up broke up in 1982 and soon after a single "You’re Not Alone" was released on the Sundown label. After the song generated some interest Walker and Muirhead reunited and signed with RCA. In 1984 they released "Singing in the Shower" which peaked at #59 in early 1985. Danielle Spencer (daughter of actor Don Spencer and former wife of Russell Crowe) featured in the video produced by the "K Team" of Sue Davis and John Witteron who also did "Who Can It Be Now" for Aussie band Men at Work. Interestingly, the shower scene was shot at the South Sydney Rugby League team's (Rabbitohs) change rooms now co-owned by Russell Crowe.
The song had previously appeared in the TV series Sweet and Sour (1984 TV series) where it was sung by Deborah Conway. Geoff Lungren was added to the line up and they released another single "(Just Don't) Care At All" in 1985. The band was going to record an album but RCA dropped all their Australian bands for financial reasons and the album was never finished. Glen went on to play in many Australian bands and Mick went to the UK as a songwriter.
Members
Michael Walker, Glen Muirhead, John Barnes, Scott Williams, Len Henderson, Geoff Lungren
SINGLES
Singing in the Shower
| 14 JAN '85 | #59 |
References
http://top100singles.blogspot.com.au/
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