to tell you the truth...im actually amazed that after this tryout...steve and the SPORTS became legends thankgod!!..THE BEST ROCK BAND IN AUST..and one of the best in the world..this single is a shocker...
Most of Stephen's friends at the time could fit the'vague" tag haha....nice to see this again...
especially my '56 Gretsch Duo Jet...a pox on whatever junkie pinched it six months later" ...Seems to me there were a few of those women in the clip...tho they werent exactly easy!!i'll be in touch Fred!!..chris worrall
Hi chris I tried to contact you via net, no luck. If you see this or someone else does, ask him to contact me. Just type in lee cass counselling and search! My email address will show up.
A car salesman fell in love with her but she was only interested in the money. Part 2. The vocalist was Avril Bell, guitars Pierre Jaquinot/Chris Warrel, Bass Paul Gadsby, Piano Jim Niven. I arranged, wrote the song, played drums and produced the video. An actress played the female part.
Cool... I'll add all that info in, but I'm thinking of adding it to an NZOZ appendix account. The film clip looks very dated in a charming way. I really like it a lot. Stephen describes you as a 'vague' friend....
Part 2 from Lee Cass. Backup vocals were by Paul, Lee, Steph and Red Symonds. This was released for the Fred Cassette Co in 1977 as the B side to the record "Missing in the Eighties..." by Fred Cass and His Fabulous Cassettes,which was a sizable hit on then ABC radio station 2JJ in Sydney.The video was submitted to MTV but not broadcast. How did you get the video?
I got it from a guy called Brett who lives out in Melbourne. He got it from Chris Lofven. Would you like me to put the song about The Prostitute on as well?
Hi Ryan, Part1. Yes the other video was called Hot Throat and was about Angel,an 'easy going woman' who worked in a Melbourne massage parlour. Tough life then with a heroin habit. Sign of the times with the 'relief' fee of $20!
Lee[nee Fred]Cass here.The bass player was Paul Gadsby,piano by James Niven,guitarists were Chris Worrall on slide guitar and Pierre Jaquino on guitar.I played drums,produced the video and wrote the two songs used in the video. Pt 2 later
An obscure piece of Aussie music history here. It sounds more like a Skyhooks song than anything else. Cummings' usually distinctive vocal style notable by its absence.
Still the quality of the film is quite good and thanks for posting.
Bohdan X on the dance floor and Shirley Strahan in the audience.
DoctorPepperOz 3 days ago
to tell you the truth...im actually amazed that after this tryout...steve and the SPORTS became legends thankgod!!..THE BEST ROCK BAND IN AUST..and one of the best in the world..this single is a shocker...
suzieQfan 3 years ago
It might not be as polished as the later recordings from The Sports, but it is still great !!!
It's good to appreciate it for what it is as part of the early days and roots of what develop into one of Australia's great bands.
It's got energy and fun and captures the spirit of a young band starting out. Great stuff !!!!
blackassassins 3 years ago
OMG Steve is virtually unrecognizable now:looks VERY old and weather-beaten!
I think I'll just remember how he looked when this was shot:a real cutie.
Babyhowdy233 3 years ago
Most of Stephen's friends at the time could fit the'vague" tag haha....nice to see this again...
especially my '56 Gretsch Duo Jet...a pox on whatever junkie pinched it six months later" ...Seems to me there were a few of those women in the clip...tho they werent exactly easy!!i'll be in touch Fred!!..chris worrall
firebird63 4 years ago
Hi chris I tried to contact you via net, no luck. If you see this or someone else does, ask him to contact me. Just type in lee cass counselling and search! My email address will show up.
1930dobroman 3 years ago
Not bad would like to hear more of the drummer.
williamjames54 4 years ago
A car salesman fell in love with her but she was only interested in the money. Part 2. The vocalist was Avril Bell, guitars Pierre Jaquinot/Chris Warrel, Bass Paul Gadsby, Piano Jim Niven. I arranged, wrote the song, played drums and produced the video. An actress played the female part.
1930dobroman 4 years ago
Cool... I'll add all that info in, but I'm thinking of adding it to an NZOZ appendix account. The film clip looks very dated in a charming way. I really like it a lot. Stephen describes you as a 'vague' friend....
nzoz1976 4 years ago
Part 2 from Lee Cass. Backup vocals were by Paul, Lee, Steph and Red Symonds. This was released for the Fred Cassette Co in 1977 as the B side to the record "Missing in the Eighties..." by Fred Cass and His Fabulous Cassettes,which was a sizable hit on then ABC radio station 2JJ in Sydney.The video was submitted to MTV but not broadcast. How did you get the video?
1930dobroman 4 years ago
Hi Lee,
I got it from a guy called Brett who lives out in Melbourne. He got it from Chris Lofven. Would you like me to put the song about The Prostitute on as well?
nzoz1976 4 years ago
Hi Ryan, Part1. Yes the other video was called Hot Throat and was about Angel,an 'easy going woman' who worked in a Melbourne massage parlour. Tough life then with a heroin habit. Sign of the times with the 'relief' fee of $20!
1930dobroman 4 years ago
Lee[nee Fred]Cass here.The bass player was Paul Gadsby,piano by James Niven,guitarists were Chris Worrall on slide guitar and Pierre Jaquino on guitar.I played drums,produced the video and wrote the two songs used in the video. Pt 2 later
1930dobroman 4 years ago
An obscure piece of Aussie music history here. It sounds more like a Skyhooks song than anything else. Cummings' usually distinctive vocal style notable by its absence.
Still the quality of the film is quite good and thanks for posting.
goonsquid 5 years ago