01/08/2025
On this day in 1988, the John Farnham LP “Age of Reason” debuted on the Australian charts (August 1)
John Farnham’s thirteenth studio album “Age of Reason” debuted at #1 on the ARIA Albums Chart, stayed on top for eight weeks, and was the highest-selling album in Australia in 1988…
The follow-up to the mega-successful comeback album “Whispering Jack” also went to #4 in Sweden, #6 in New Zealand, #9 in Norway, #14 in Germany, #18 in Finland, #46 in Canada, and #51 in the Netherlands.
The title track was written by Dragon bass player Todd Hunter, and his songwriting (and domestic) partner Johanna Pigott, who also co-wrote the Dragon hit single “Rain”, and music for the Australian TV series “Sweet & Sour” and “Heartbreak High”, among many other things.
The “Age of Reason” single was released ahead of the album, and topped Australia's ARIA Singles Chart for four weeks, and went to #4 in New Zealand, charting as well in a number of countries around the world.
At the APRA Music Awards of 1990, it won the Most Performed Australasian Popular Work award.
"Age of Reason" remains Farnham's last Australian #1 single…
Little River Band’s Wayne Nelson plays bass on the track, while Daddy Cool’s Ross Hannaford provides additional vocals.
The brilliant David Hirschfelder’s piano break in the middle is a treat…
Another hit from the album was "Two Strong Hearts", which peaked at #6.
Click on the link below to watch the title track:
https://youtu.be/adVR3MT8fGg?si=tOlPvFZA09bEN7eT
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