In November 1979 our Prime Minister was Malcolm Fraser. The average weekly wage was $245 and you could buy a brand spanking new Toyota Celica for $7,999 or a superceded Datsun 200B for only $4,999. The Australian Cricket Team...
In November 1979 our Prime Minister was Malcolm Fraser. The average weekly wage was $245 and you could buy a brand spanking new Toyota Celica for $7,999 or a superceded Datsun 200B for only $4,999.
The Australian Cricket Team was touring India. The first New South Wales Lotto draw took place and guess what? No one won it!
Hyperno won the Melbourne Cup and Greg Norman & Jack Newtown were competing in the Australian Golf Open. The Wanderers and The Amityville Horror were playing at Village Cinemas.
Here is what was happening in Australian music in November 1979.
Birthdays in November 1979
Chris Joannou was born on the 10th of November 1979Albums first hitting the charts in November 1979
Magic Rhythm by Christie AllenBee Gees Greatest by The Bee GeesGet Wet by Mental As AnythingCorrect Weight by Dave Warner’s From The SuburbsSingles first hitting the charts in November 1979
Shape I’m In by Jo Jo Zep and the FalconsYou Ain’t Going Nowhere Without Me by Doug ParkinsonLove Like a Child by Daryl BraithwaiteConfrontation by The AliensAustralian recordings in the Top 40 in November 1979
Monday 5th
6th – Goose Bumps by Christie Allen11th – Computer Games by Mi-Sex19th – The Nips Are Getting Bigger by Mental As Anything20th – Up There Cazaly by Two-Man BandMonday 12th
4th – Goose Bumps by Christie Allen6th – Computer Games by Mi-SexMonday 19th
3rd – Goose Bumps by Christie Allen4th – Computer Games by Mi-SexMonday 26th
1st – Computer Games by Mi-Sex3rd – Goose Bumps by Christie AllenVideos
Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons. “Shape I’m In.” Doug Parkinson & The Southern Star Band. “You Aint Going Nowhere Without Me.” Confrontation by The Aliens Goose Bumps by Christie Allen Computer Games by Mi-Sex The Nips Are Getting Bigger by Mental As Anything Up There Cazaly by Two-Man BandHere is our list of known gigs for November 1979
ACT
Sunday 4th
Ainslie Hotel, Ainslie – Loaded DiceThursday 29th
Canberra Showground, Canberra – Cold ChiselNSW
Thursday 1st
Bathurst Civic Centre, Bathurst – Headfirst and The ClonesDr Redbird’s Medicinal Inn, North Sydney – Pat DrummondFriday 2nd
Ambassador, Newcastle – INXSBlacktown RSL, Blacktown – Gillian EastoeCaringbah Inn, Caringbah – Ayers RockGovernor’s Pleasure, The Rocks, Sydney – Loaded DiceManly Flix, Manly – Dallimore, The Hounds, The Clones, and Matt FinishManning Bar, Sydney – Matt Finish and Icehouse (formerly Flowers)Metropole Tavern, Circular Quay – The Clones and Dee Minor and The DischordsRailway Hotel, Liverpool – SwaneeRest Hotel, Milson’s Point – Pat DrummondSelina’s – Coogee Bay Hotel, Coogee – Hello Sailor and The Lonely HeartsSylvania Hotel, Sylvania – The Lipstick Killers and Mental As AnythingSaturday 3rd
Bondi Lifesaver, Bondi Junction – Matt FinishCaringbah Inn, Caringbah – Matt FinishCivic Hotel, Sydney – Icehouse (formerly Flowers)Family Inn, Rydalmere – SwaneeMetropole Tavern, Circular Quay – The Lonely HeartsRoyal Antler Hotel, Narrabeen – Mental As AnythingSylvania Hotel, Sylvania – Loaded DiceThe Pickled Parrot, Sydney – Gillian EastoeSunday 4th
Avalon Beach RSL, Avalon – Icehouse (formerly Flowers)Journey’s End Wine Bar, Woolloomooloo – Pat DrummondSydney Opera House, Sydney – Jo Jo Zep and the Falcons, Marcia Hines, Skyhooks, Sherbet, and Mental As AnythingWar and Peace, Parramatta – SwaneeMonday 5th
Mt Pleasant Sports Club, Wollongong – Icehouse (formerly Flowers)Tuesday 6th
Padstow Park Hotel, Padstow – SwaneePleasures Wine Bar, Kogarah – Matt FinishStrata Motor Inn, Cremorne – Loaded DiceWednesday 7th
Bridge Hotel, Rozelle – Pat DrummondFairfield Hotel, Fairfield – Matt FinishThursday 8th
Dr Redbird’s Medicinal Inn, North Sydney – Pat DrummondFairfield Hotel, Fairfield – Icehouse (formerly Flowers)Roundhouse, Sydney – Matt FinishFriday 9th
Bayview Tavern, Gladesville – The Lonely HeartsBrighton Hotel, Sydney – Icehouse (formerly Flowers)Caringbah Inn, Caringbah – INXSLocal Inn, West Ryde – The Radiators and Matt FinishRest Hotel, Milson’s Point – Pat DrummondSaturday 10th
Railway Hotel, Liverpool – Lime Spiders and The Lonely HeartsRoyal Antler Hotel, Narrabeen – Icehouse (formerly Flowers)Sunday 11th
Bondi Lifesaver, Bondi Junction – INXSJourney’s End Wine Bar, Woolloomooloo – Pat DrummondTuesday 13th
Wollongong Leagues Club, Wollongong – Cold ChiselWednesday 14th
Bridge Hotel, Rozelle – Pat DrummondFlorida Hotel, Terrigal – Cold ChiselSydney Opera House, Sydney – Mi-SexThursday 15th
Bexley North Hotel, Bexley North – Gillian EastoeDr Redbird’s Medicinal Inn, North Sydney – Pat DrummondFriday 16th
Caringbah Inn, Caringbah – Gillian EastoeManly Vale Hotel, Manly Vale – INXSMetropole Tavern, Circular Quay – The Clones and The WorksRest Hotel, Milson’s Point – Pat DrummondSylvania Hotel, Sylvania – The Clones, La Femme, and Rose TattooSaturday 17th
Family Inn, Rydalmere – The Lonely HeartsGosford Showground, Gosford – The ClonesManly Vale Hotel, Manly Vale – INXSNorthern Suburbs Leagues Club, North Sydney – Ayers RockRoyal Antler Hotel, Narrabeen – The Lipstick KillersSunday 18th
Journey’s End Wine Bar, Woolloomooloo – Pat DrummondLismore RSL Sports Club, Goonellabah – Cold ChiselMonday 19th
Sebel Townhouse Hotel, Elizabeth Bay – The ClonesTuesday 20th
St Ives Girls School, Pennant Hills – The ClonesWednesday 21st
Bridge Hotel, Rozelle – Pat DrummondUniversity of NSW, Sydney – Pat DrummondThursday 22nd
Dr Redbird’s Medicinal Inn, North Sydney – Pat DrummondFriday 23rd
Corimal Leagues Club, Corimal – INXSLocal Inn, West Ryde – The Lonely Hearts and Little Ashley and The IncurablesRest Hotel, Milson’s Point – Pat DrummondSaturday 24th
Selina’s – Coogee Bay Hotel, Coogee – INXSStagedoor Tavern, Sydney – The Lonely HeartsSunday 25th
Journey’s End Wine Bar, Woolloomooloo – Pat DrummondWednesday 28th
Bridge Hotel, Rozelle – Pat DrummondWollongong Leagues Club, Wollongong – The Clones and Mental As AnythingThursday 29th
Dr Redbird’s Medicinal Inn, North Sydney – Pat DrummondMaroubra Seals Club, Maroubra – The ClonesFriday 30th
Ambassador, Newcastle – The Lonely HeartsCivic Hotel, Sydney – The ClonesRest Hotel, Milson’s Point – Pat DrummondStagedoor Tavern, Sydney – INXSQLD
Friday 16th
The Playroom, Tallebudgera – Cold ChiselSaturday 17th
The Playroom, Tallebudgera – Cold ChiselSA
Thursday 8th
Sturt CAE, Adelaide – SwaneeFriday 23rd
Apollo Stadium, Richmond – Cold ChiselVIC
Friday 2nd
Crystal Ballroom, St Kilda – Danger Dancer, Little Murders, and Primitive CalculatorsSaturday 3rd
Crystal Ballroom, St Kilda – Man & Machine and Pop Gun MenMonday 5th
Crystal Ballroom, St Kilda – Boys Next DoorHearts, Carlton – The ClonesTuesday 6th
Armadale Hotel, Armadale – The ClonesThursday 8th
Bottom Line, South Yarra – The ClonesFriday 9th
Crystal Ballroom, St Kilda – James Freud & the Radio Stars and The ClonesSaturday 10th
Macy’s – Her Majesty’s Hotel, South Yarra – The ClonesMatthew Flinders Hotel, Chadstone – The ClonesMonday 12th
Macy’s – Her Majesty’s Hotel, South Yarra – The ClonesThursday 22nd
Bottom Line, South Yarra – The ClonesFriday 23rd
Crystal Ballroom, St Kilda – James Freud’s Ego and XL CaprisSaturday 24th
Crystal Ballroom, St Kilda – Kicks and Midnight OilMacy’s – Her Majesty’s Hotel, South Yarra – The ClonesSunday 25th
Festival Hall, Melbourne – Cold ChiselFriday 30th
Crystal Ballroom, St Kilda – The Aliens and James Freud’s EgoWA
Thursday 1st
Hernando’s , Perth – TransplantsMalthouse Tavern, Balga – TransplantsWednesday 14th
Raffles Hotel, Applecross – Loaded Dice and SwaneeThursday 15th
Dianella Hotel, Dianella – Swanee and Loaded DiceFriday 16th
City Hotel, Perth – SwaneeShenton Park Hotel, Shenton Park – Loaded DiceThursday 29th
Hernando’s , Perth – TransplantsThe post Australian Gig Guide and Chart Listings for November 1979 appeared first on Australian Music History.