Let's face it, Shirl was Skyhooks..Greg wrote the songs, Red was Australia's version of a Kiss hero. Tony Williams did a fantastic job after Shirl left.. Bob Spencer should be given a MEDAL for taking Red's place in the band. Women in Uniform was their biggest ever selling single.. 1978 was their hottest touring year without Red
fantastico! I'm an old 'Hooks fan from way back, still got my scrappies but I have to admit I gave up on the guys when this album came out ... I remember Bob sang a reggae style song; "Keep the junk in America" but other than that I was unimpressed. That was way back then but upon hearing/seeing this clip I'm interested to give the LP a fresh set of ears ... might be good now I'm older and have better ears. I notice that since Red had left it seems that Bongo has pulled out all the brakes.
there was far worse released around that era, the boys could've gotten away with a few hits if they'd gone with a different band name, I think they suffered with the fact that Skyhooks was too synonymous with the Shirley Strachan image. not a bad early 80s pop song, Greg MacAinsh was a brilliant song writer.
Dangerous to bring out a song with boring in the title. Never give them a hook to hang theor hat on boys!
Saksm113 2 months ago
Let's face it, Shirl was Skyhooks..Greg wrote the songs, Red was Australia's version of a Kiss hero. Tony Williams did a fantastic job after Shirl left.. Bob Spencer should be given a MEDAL for taking Red's place in the band. Women in Uniform was their biggest ever selling single.. 1978 was their hottest touring year without Red
Wendz61 3 months ago
fantastico! I'm an old 'Hooks fan from way back, still got my scrappies but I have to admit I gave up on the guys when this album came out ... I remember Bob sang a reggae style song; "Keep the junk in America" but other than that I was unimpressed. That was way back then but upon hearing/seeing this clip I'm interested to give the LP a fresh set of ears ... might be good now I'm older and have better ears. I notice that since Red had left it seems that Bongo has pulled out all the brakes.
trampismat 1 year ago
awwww memories!!!
cathiiannii 1 year ago
I love Bob Starkie he is a crazy bloke when he wants to be... man he's cute lol
micki405129 1 year ago
there was far worse released around that era, the boys could've gotten away with a few hits if they'd gone with a different band name, I think they suffered with the fact that Skyhooks was too synonymous with the Shirley Strachan image. not a bad early 80s pop song, Greg MacAinsh was a brilliant song writer.
isfckingevil 1 year ago
Go Bob you axe playing legend ! love to see you play again.Can anyone tell me some dates?
staffy58 1 year ago
@staffy58
Which Bob are you talking about?? Bob Starkie or Bob Spencer? They were both however unqiue in their own way
micki405129 1 year ago
This wasn't bad. I would've like to see another Skyhooks record from this line up.
steve7onfire 2 years ago
Underrated
colemann76 2 years ago