I popped into the 774 ABC Melbourne studios yesterday to collect a bag of freshly grated ginger I'd won on Tony Delroy's quiz, and I saw Trevor Chappell in the foyer. Trevor Chappell gives me the turniptops, so I kicked him in the shin. Alas, the ginger fumes had impaired my vision, and it was actually Red Symons. I zooted without apologising, for I had ginger to scoff. If you're reading this, Tony, I'd start wearing shin guards if I were you, because that was the worst ginger I've ever eaten.
When Shirl looks into the crowd and sees " an old familiar face" and it's you.. what a fuckin buzz especially when you are only 16... Yes my friends, I was one of their biggest fans backs in 1977 and I will never forget meeting Shirley Graeme Strachan at the National Hotel in Brisbane June 1978
I remember when this song came out, my schoolmates all commented that it didn't seem a very Skyhooks type song, and weren't sure if they really liked it or not. However, it turned out to be a "sleeper", and gradually grew on people as it worked its way up the charts. It remains a mature piece of music, and a touching commentary on growing up. ... Wayne
Damn Shirl is cute...
xr6lad 1 month ago
Miss Shirl.
mariogregorio66 1 month ago
Happy 60th Shirl we all still miss you xx
2Jonesy 2 months ago
All my friends are getting Mazdas...
rowie0210 2 months ago
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I popped into the 774 ABC Melbourne studios yesterday to collect a bag of freshly grated ginger I'd won on Tony Delroy's quiz, and I saw Trevor Chappell in the foyer. Trevor Chappell gives me the turniptops, so I kicked him in the shin. Alas, the ginger fumes had impaired my vision, and it was actually Red Symons. I zooted without apologising, for I had ginger to scoff. If you're reading this, Tony, I'd start wearing shin guards if I were you, because that was the worst ginger I've ever eaten.
RadioSnivins 2 months ago
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RadioSnivins 2 months ago
Pretty sure my mum has stolen my Skyhooks greatest hits collection and I haven't seen it since. RIP Shirl.
RomanaThird 3 months ago 3
All my exes live in Texas
napalm5 3 months ago 3
@napalm5 dude I was thinking of the same song haha
boxingkangarooz84 2 months ago
cute song .great voice Shirl (rip) .
1jackiea 3 months ago
When Shirl looks into the crowd and sees " an old familiar face" and it's you.. what a fuckin buzz especially when you are only 16... Yes my friends, I was one of their biggest fans backs in 1977 and I will never forget meeting Shirley Graeme Strachan at the National Hotel in Brisbane June 1978
Wendz61 3 months ago
Thanks Hooks,a tear in one eye,and a dry smile in the other...Bitter/Sweet of life! Baz
buggybaz 3 months ago 2
one of the great ozzie bands
howard100ish 3 months ago
I like the part where he laughs as in Ha ha ha.
podcastshmodcast 4 months ago
love them still miss shirl though
GoodOldTurner 4 months ago
i hope this dont happen to me hahahahah
EMRAHsays 4 months ago
I remember when this song came out, my schoolmates all commented that it didn't seem a very Skyhooks type song, and weren't sure if they really liked it or not. However, it turned out to be a "sleeper", and gradually grew on people as it worked its way up the charts. It remains a mature piece of music, and a touching commentary on growing up. ... Wayne
wmw2525 5 months ago 3
rip Shirley
MyAruga 5 months ago
australia has always had great lead singers and Shirley was one of them.
bunreilly 6 months ago
feels like my theme song at the moment... they're either getting married or in long term relationships *sigh*
thanks for the song posting i love it
TheCindyh89 6 months ago
a great band of the 70s was part of my growing up rip shirl
Mega80sRocker 6 months ago
Its funny how Red Simmons was a rocker and now he seems like a tight oldie like the rest of them lol
ExploraOfLife123 6 months ago
mine too Shirl!
pirategirlvix 7 months ago
al my firends aren't getting married,
theyre just getting pregnant.
problem solved.
teen mom, 16 and pregnant ftw.
Echoplex010 7 months ago
love this song one of my many favourites from the guys. Did Shirl have any kids?
012cupcakes 7 months ago
got this album - nice :)
dannyuzi4u 7 months ago