Musical Chairs

23/12/2025

Horror Movie by Skyhooks. Great track and I use it every week in the intro for our At The Movies with Mark. Mark is a horror movie aficionado, but he also keeps us updated on all the latest releases.

On this day in 1974, the Skyhooks single “Horror Movie” debuted on the Australian charts (December 23)

The second and final single from the band's iconic debut LP, “Living in the 70's” eventually peaked at #1 in Australia, staying there for two weeks in March 1975, boosted by the band's appearance on the fledgling ABC music TV show Countdown.

The hugely popular song written by bass player Greg Macainsh, comparing the 6.30 news to a horror movie, was broadcast on the first day colour television in Australia.

At the Australian 1975 King of Pop Awards the song won Australian Record of the Year.

In January 2018, as part of Triple M's "Ozzest 100", the 'most Australian' songs of all time, "Horror Movie" was ranked #47.

Click on the link below to watch the clip:

https://youtu.be/XljmO_KPQaM

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23/12/2025

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23/12/2025

R.I.P Chris Rea

22/12/2025

🎄✨ ON-AIR CHRISTMAS DAY 2025 ✨🎄
This Christmas Day, we unwrap something truly special.
Tune into to The Musical Chairs Chat Show with Ellie — and today we’ve saved a gift just for you.
We’re joined by an artist whose music glows with honesty, heart, and incredible courage. Chloe Styler - She’s been lighting up the Australian pop scene with shimmering melodies, raw storytelling, and a voice that feels like coming home.
And now… she’s back with a brand-new single: ‘Placeholder’.
Tune in this Christmas Day as we dive into the meaning behind the song, the stories that shaped it, and the exciting new chapter ahead. Trust us — this is one present you’ll want to unwrap.
🎁 The Musical Chairs Chat Show with Ellie
🎧 Streaming Christmas Day 2025 on rnb.org.au at 11am and 27th December at 8am - Listen Later mixcloud.com/Musicalchairs/
🌟 Featuring the premiere of ‘Placeholder’

20/12/2025

Shout out to all Northern Beaches musicians and those Australia wide creatives. I would love to have you on my show and playlist. Please message me

20/12/2025

Always loved and remembered Michael. Christmas blessings to your family

20 December 1980

"Merry INXSmas" Everybody!!!

The term 'Merry INXSmas' comes from the gig INXS played at the Paris Theatre in Sydney on 20th December 1980.

After the last song 'Far Away' Michael says "Thank You, Good Night, Merry INXSmas".

The track listing for the gig is an interesting mix of covers, very early INXS singles and tracks from their debut album which had been released several months earlier:

1. In Vain
2. Long Time Ago
3. Newsreel Babies
4. Reasons
5. Learn To Smile
6. Simple Simon
7. Roller Skating
8. Feel Good
9. Body Language
10. Can You (Reckless Ways)
11. Doctor
12. I Wont Follow (Follow)
13. The Loved One
14. Scratch
15. Wishy Washy
16. Just Keep Walking
17. Jumping
18. On A Bus
19. We Are The Vegetables
20. Far Away

Sadly the Paris Theatre would be closed not longer after INXS played, before eventually being demolished in 1981.

For fans of early INXS go back and listen to Episode 51 'Raw N Rare' of the AAA podcast in which we interview Peter Toluzzi who recorded similar gigs in late 1979 and early 1980.

In the meantime here is an audio of the Paris Theatre gig:

https://youtu.be/oChNRYnfS-4?si=DmH_9Xmx1p-KokLt

20/12/2025

What an amazing opportunity.

Not long now…
Tamworth, we’re getting close.
Full band, free entry, and a big night of music ahead at The Press.
Can’t wait to be back and share this one with you. 🎶

20/12/2025

Paddle into the holiday season mood with the Crescent Swells ‘Surfin’ Xmas‘ mix.

Mele Kalikimaka