Jump to content
Heavy Harmonies Forums

John Farnham - Break the Ice (unreleased album)

Darkstone

By Darkstone
in AOR and Hard Rock

 Share

Recommended Posts

  • 2024 Gold Donors
Darkstone 87 Platinum Records and a Drug Addiction to Match

Darkstone

Posted
  • 2024 Gold Donors
Posted (edited)

I noticed the other day that a guest was checking out this original thread. It's archived now and can't be replied to, so I started a new one. 

I'd never heard of this album, set for release apparently back in the mid 80s, but never manufactured or released. The songs are all from different soundtracks and that fact leads me to think that there were too many legal hoops to jump through. 

I hunted down the track listing and luckily they're all on youtube. I've posted them all in the track listing order. It would have been a great AOR cd. One that we would all have owned and loved I believe. 

It's a shame. Although John Farnham has beyond Legend status down here, he never really cracked it Internationally. He may have broken through with this release.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited by Darkstone
  • Like 1
Doggy 87 Platinum Records and a Drug Addiction to Match

Doggy

Posted
Posted (edited)

Surprise the " Thunder In Your Heart " is not any of albums, best of and box set he release a couple years. It was only on this soundtrack, which not on the CD format.Some people might remember fronting Little River Band.

P.S. He just announce another comeback tour. 

Edited by Doggy
  • Like 1
  • 2024 Gold Donors
Darkstone 87 Platinum Records and a Drug Addiction to Match

Darkstone

Posted
  • Author
  • 2024 Gold Donors
Posted

Yeah, "Thunder in Your Heart" is a Fucking corker.

Here's two great covers. Another one the "At the Movies" guys might have up their sleeve for 80s Vol II.

 

 

 

Doggy 87 Platinum Records and a Drug Addiction to Match

Doggy

Posted
Posted
23 hours ago, Doggy said:

Surprise the " Thunder In Your Heart " is not any of albums, best of and box set he release a couple years. It was only on this soundtrack, which not on the CD format.Some people might remember fronting Little River Band.

P.S. He just announce another farewell tour

 

  • 3 years later...
  • 2024 Gold Donors
Darkstone 87 Platinum Records and a Drug Addiction to Match

Darkstone

Posted
  • Author
  • 2024 Gold Donors
Posted

Talking about John Farnham recently made me dig up this old thread.

This really would have been a great album.

  • 2024 Gold Donors
Darkstone 87 Platinum Records and a Drug Addiction to Match

Darkstone

Posted
  • Author
  • 2024 Gold Donors
Posted

BTW, if anyone here mentions the fact that he was born in England, I'll cut them.

I'll track them down and cut them.

  • Like 1
  • Haha 2
Stefan My Knobs Go to 11

Stefan

Posted
Posted
On 1/14/2024 at 4:25 AM, Darkstone said:

BTW, if anyone here mentions the fact that he was born in England, I'll cut them.

I'll track them down and cut them.

He WAS born in England, why deny it?

 

 

I'll be waiting mate....

:rolleyes:

Geoff PLEASE REPLY NOW

Geoff

Posted
Posted
3 hours ago, Stefan said:

He WAS born in England, why deny it?

 

 

I'll be waiting mate....

:rolleyes:

That's going to be an expensive cut. 

Thanks for the link, Andrew. Just downloaded the shit out of that. Love how the album sounds. I don't actually own a Farnham album, but plenty of his songs do I enjoy, and his voice is stellar. I know my brothers and I had one cassette tape back in the day, but not sure where that ended up. I should get his 80's albums, at least. 

  • Like 1
  • 2024 Gold Donors
Darkstone 87 Platinum Records and a Drug Addiction to Match

Darkstone

Posted
  • Author
  • 2024 Gold Donors
Posted
6 hours ago, Stefan said:

He WAS born in England, why deny it?

 

 

I'll be waiting mate....

:rolleyes:

Right... you're on the list.  ;)

auslander Playing Madison Square Gardens

auslander

Posted
Posted

Which was the Farnham song they used on a beer commercial a few years ago? I remember I thought the song sounded cool.

  • 2024 Gold Donors
Darkstone 87 Platinum Records and a Drug Addiction to Match

Darkstone

Posted
  • Author
  • 2024 Gold Donors
Posted
31 minutes ago, auslander said:

Which was the Farnham song they used on a beer commercial a few years ago? I remember I thought the song sounded cool.

Was it this one?

 

  • Like 1
melodicrock Opening Act

melodicrock

Posted
Posted
On 1/15/2024 at 7:42 PM, Darkstone said:

What are your thoughts BTW mate?

Why was this never released? 

Just another one of his deals that went bust. Curb ended up using all the tracks on individual soundtracks at the time. But should be properly released. Killer record.

  • Like 1
  • My Little Pony
KarpetRydOFunk 87 Platinum Records and a Drug Addiction to Match

KarpetRydOFunk

Posted
  • My Little Pony
Posted
On 1/15/2024 at 2:23 PM, Darkstone said:

Was it this one?

 

This is ridiculous. I love it.

  • Haha 1
  • 2024 Gold Donors
Darkstone 87 Platinum Records and a Drug Addiction to Match

Darkstone

Posted
  • Author
  • 2024 Gold Donors
Posted

Here's some more John Farnham Gold.

The first track is from his "Little River Band" days and is an Aussie classic. 

The second track is an AC/DC cover that he absolutely nails.

The third video is an appearance with Tom Jones on the iconic Aussie TV show, "Hey Hey It's Saturday" from 1990. I've posted this one before. It still blows me away everytime I watch it.

 

 

 

 

  • 2024 Gold Donors
Darkstone 87 Platinum Records and a Drug Addiction to Match

Darkstone

Posted
  • Author
  • 2024 Gold Donors
Posted
On 1/16/2024 at 10:56 AM, auslander said:

That's it! Thunder in Your Heart. Good ad. Good song.

I think it may be the Stan Bush version in the ad, which is strange considering it's an Aussie commercial. 

  • 2024 Gold Donors
Darkstone 87 Platinum Records and a Drug Addiction to Match

Darkstone

Posted
  • Author
  • 2024 Gold Donors
Posted
12 minutes ago, melodicrock said:

Stan's song...he would have the rights.

Well there you go.

I didn't know that. 

Still a bit strange. 

  • Like 1
  • 4 weeks later...
  • 2024 Gold Donors
Darkstone 87 Platinum Records and a Drug Addiction to Match

Darkstone

Posted
  • Author
  • 2024 Gold Donors
Posted

Here's another Killer track from JF that all Aussies of a certain age know and love. 

I'm a big fan of The Beatles and this track, but the cover version by JF from 1980 is one of the best covers ever. Completely reworked. 

The live version is from 1987. 

The little joke he makes at the start refers to "Sadie the Cleaning Lady" from 1967, which was his first hit.

 

 

 

 

Doggy 87 Platinum Records and a Drug Addiction to Match

Doggy

Posted
Posted

The first cleaning lady, you see is Denise, Ding Dong, Drysdale. She also on the " Spick & Specks" film clip by the Bee Gees.

  • Like 1

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Loading...
×
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • 2024 HH Donation Drive

    Please support Heavy Harmonies! The donations goal is the out-of-pocket expenses to run the main site and this board for calendar year 2024.



    88% of donation goal reached.
    Donate Sidebar by DevFuse

  • Posts

    • CureTheSane
      Babylon A.D. - Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day (New album May 17, 2024)

      By CureTheSane · Posted

      Overall a bit let down by this album Nothing that really makes me want to turn it up and blast loud, just an ok album full of ok to good songs.
    • CureTheSane
      AVANTASIA - Creepshow

      By CureTheSane · Posted

      Yep, agree. Came up in my YouTube feed today and I like it. Great clip as well. Need to explore this mand more, only been in and out of their stuff a few times. Seems a bit hit and miss, but with a lot of real gems along the way.
    • Geoff
      LeBrock - Heartbeats

      By Geoff · Posted

      'Tis indeed. Will be nice to have it all wrapped up in a sweet, sexy package. Except for the remixes... 
    • Mr.AOR
      LeBrock - Heartbeats

      By Mr.AOR · Posted

      The EP is the other singles they have released this year plus Heartbeats and a couple of remixes.
    • Geoff
      AVANTASIA - Creepshow

      By Geoff · Posted

      Jeez this dude seemed to be releasing music once a fortnight not too long ago, but it's been some space between, ay?  This is actually a surprisingly good, big catchy melodic rocker. Didn't expect it - nice stuff. 
    • Geoff
      LeBrock - Heartbeats

      By Geoff · Posted

      And in the most unsurprising news ever, it's awesome. Love it completely.  And is it mentioned elsewhere that this coincides with the release of a new EP called 'Hope?' https://lebrock.bandcamp.com/album/hope?from=fanpub_nfb
    • Stefan
      Stellar Veil - Calling The Hearts Of The World

      By Stefan · Posted

      Album out March 31. From Lions Pride Music: Stellar Veil is a melodic hard rock band hailing from Athens, Greece. Formed in 2021 by members departing from the Melodic Hard Rock band Hideaway, the group sought to carve a niche that melded the heavier elements of hard rock with the melodic finesse of classic AOR. Their sound is described as heavier than traditional AOR yet more melodic than classic metal (Melodic Hard & Heavy), reflecting a unique blend of influences from the 80s hard rock and heavy metal era with a contemporary twist. Stellar Veil’s music captures the nostalgic essence of 80s hard rock and heavy metal, yet it is infused with a modern approach. Their compositions are characterized by soaring vocals, melodic guitar riffs, and dynamic keyboard arrangements, balanced with a heavier rock attitude. The band aims to offer listeners a blend of the old and new, bridging the gap between the timeless appeal of classic rock and the fresh sounds of contemporary hard rock. With their distinctive blend of melodic and hard-hitting sounds, Stellar Veil is carving out a unique identity in the world of hard rock. Their music is a testament to their passion for rock and their commitment to evolving as artists, making them a band to watch in the coming years. Stellar Veil is: Jon Soti: Vocals  Dimitris Paloudis: Guitars John Kontos: Bass Peter Papadimatos: Keys Harris Freeman: Drums Track list: 1. Safely Chained 2. To Mend A Broken Heart 3. Diamonds To Dust 4. Feel The Pain 5. A Thousand And One Nights 6. Sign Of Times 7. Cross The Line 8. Calling The World 9. Final Stand    
    • Captain Howdy
      What CDs did you buy this week?

      By Captain Howdy · Posted

      Judas Priest - Priest...Live!
    • Stefan
      Vanden Plas - The Empyrean Equation Of The Long Lost Things

      By Stefan · Posted

      New song 'Sanctimonarium'. "The Empyrean Equation Of The Long Lost Things" Tracklist: 1. The Empyrean Equation Of The Long Lost Things 2. My Icarian Flight 3. Sanctimonarium 4. The Sacrilegious Mind Machine 5. They Call Me God 6. March Of The Saints Line Up: Andy Kuntz – Vocals Stephan Lill – Guitars Andreas Lill – Drums Alessandro Del Vecchio – Keyboards Torsten Reichert - Bass        
    • Geoff
      Skillet - Unpopular

      By Geoff · Posted

      Cool interview with their lead singer, John Cooper. Bit of a surprise to see this one come up today. I enjoy Zuby's content and have been a subscriber of his channel since around 2020 in my efforts to comfort myself in the fact that I wasn't the only one in the world being completely twilight zoned by covid. But I've found him to be a level-headed, logical dude and apart from being a massive christian (like all the rest of them, lol), I find sense in a lot of what he says.  And I found out along the way that this dude from Skillet (apart, again, from being a massive christian, lol), is like-minded and actually a real stand up dude.  Funny how musically speaking, I'd take Skid Row's music ten days and fifteen back around over Skillet's, but as a human being, I have zero respect for Bach and all the respect in the world for this dude. Anyway, interesting interview and it even touches on Skillet's music more than I thought it would. As for the new album, it's Skillet, again. 100% up and down, just, Skillet.     
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use.

  I accept