Music
Bumper line-up for ‘a day on the green’ classic hits shows
Most people can only dream of a ticket that gives you access to a dozen amazing acts and 50 massive hits. But thanks to ‘a day on the green’ punters can have just that at the Classic Hits All Day performances.
The line-up is chock-a-block with Aussie artists who defined music in the 70s, 80s and 90s. The big names include Wendy Matthews, 1927, Rose Tattoo, Richard Clapton and Eurogliders. Daddy Cool’s Ross Wilson will perform at Mudgee and the whole crew will provide a memorable finale tribute to Stevie Wright, performing Evie Parts 1, 2 and 3 in full.
Also on the bill is Australian rock group Thirsty Merc, who burst onto the scene in the early 2000s, as well as Mi-Sex, Steve Kilbey from The Church, Glenn Shorrock, Gang Gajang and Mark Gable from the Choirboys. Swanee will also make an appearance at the Armidale show.
The Classic Hits All Day tour will hit Robert Oatley Vineyards in Mudgee, NSW, on October 22 and Petersons Winery in Armindale, NSW, on October 29. Click here to purchase tickets.
The picturesque settings for ‘a day on the green’ shows make the event even more special and unique. The outdoor venues are perfect for the whole family and the vineyards always offer the best in food and wine as well as the knockout performances on stage.
To celebrate the classic hits show, we have put together a a list of 10 of our favourite songs by the performers who will perform for ‘a day on the green’ Classic Hits All Day in October. We hope you enjoy it.
Wendy Matthews – Let’s Kiss (Like Angels Do)
It is always hard to pick just one of Wendy Matthews’ songs when we do something like this. The Australian singer songwriter with the sublime voice has an enviable back catalogue of songs, but we have picked her 1991 hit Let’s Kiss (Like Angels Do). Enjoy.
Swanee – Temporary Heartache
Scottish-born, Aussie rocker Swanee was a major player in the Australian rock scene throughout the 1970s, 80s and 90s. While he performed with many bands, we have selected one of his solo songs for the purposes of this list, the 1982 song Temporary Heartache. Swanee will perform at the Armidale show.
Richard Clapton – Girls on the Avenue
Richard Clapton is a prolific singer, songwriter, producer and guitarist. We have chosen to include one of his biggest hits, Girls on the Avenue. It’s a classic – enjoy if for yourself below.
Rose Tattoo – Bad Boy For Love
The Bad Boys for Love of Rose Tattoo have many big hits to choose from, but we think this track does them justice. They will bring some serious rock cred to the classic hits performances.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzAOpau4KRY
1927 – If I Could
The late 1980s were very good years for 1927, releasing many hit singles. But our favourite is If I Could, which you can listen to below.
Eurogliders – Heaven (Must Be There)
Eurogliders, the Perth pop band, were very big in the 1980s and it didn’t get much bigger than this 1984 hit.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GglUUJOfxI
Ross Wilson – Come Back Again
Ross Wilson became a household name as the lead singer of one of Australia’s favourite bands, Daddy Cool. While Wilson has had an extensive solo career, we love the songs from his Daddy Cool days and have chosen to feature 1971 hit, Come Back Again. Ross Wilson is only performing at the Mudgee show.
Thirsty Merc – 20 Good Reasons
20 Good Reasons was a major hit for the boys from Dubbo in 2007. The track was nominated for the ARIA Award for Song of the Year and it’s a clear favourite of the Ticketmaster Blog team.
Glenn Shorrock – A Little Ray of Sunshine
Glenn Shorrock has been a member of three of Australia’s favourite pop bands, but we have chosen one of his Axiom hits to focus on today. A Little Ray of Sunshine, the 1970 hit, is one of Shorrock’s best known and most loved tracks.
And the big finale…
Stevie Wright – Evie Parts 1, 2 and 3
Originally performed by the legendary Easybeats front man, Stevie Wright, Evie Parts 1, 2 and 3 will be the big finale at the classic hits performances with all artist on stage to bring the three-part song to life on stage.
The Classic Hits All Day tour will hit Robert Oatley Vineyards in Mudgee, NSW, on Saturday October 22 and Petersons Winery in Armindale, NSW, on Saturday October 29. Click here to purchase tickets.
