Monday, January 27, 2025

VA - Countdown Jukebox Classics [2009] (3 x CDs)

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VA - Countdown Jukebox Classics [2009] (3 x CDs)

Countdown was an iconic Australian music television show that aired from 1974 to 1987 on the ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation). It was hosted by Ian "Molly" Meldrum and became a significant part of Australian pop culture. The show featured live performances, music videos, and interviews with both local and international artists. It played a crucial role in promoting new music and artists, and many musicians credit Countdown for helping launch their careers.

The show was known for its enthusiastic audience, memorable performances, and Molly Meldrum's unique presenting style. Countdown also had a significant impact on the Australian music industry, helping to shape the tastes and preferences of a generation of music lovers.

The Countdown: Jukebox Classics box set is a tribute to the show's legacy, featuring a collection of timeless hits that were popular during the era of Countdown. It's a nostalgic trip down memory lane for those who grew up watching the show and a great introduction to classic tracks for new listeners.

The Countdown: Jukebox Classics box set is a fantastic compilation that brings together some of the most memorable tracks from various decades. Released in 2009 by Liberation Music and ABC Music, this 3-CD collection features a wide range of genres, including rock, pop, funk, soul, and blues (B)

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Track lists

CD1

01 Martha & the Muffins - Echo Beach 3:36

02 Beach Boys - Good Vibrations 3:37

03 David Bowie - Changes 3:32

04 Dragon - Are You Old Enough 4:05

05 Van Morrison - Brown Eyed Girl 3:00

06 Elton John - Crocodile Rock 3:55

07 Lionel Richie - Hello 4:07

08 Cars - Drive 3:55

09 Richard Clapton - Girls on the Avenue 3:14

10 Paul Young - Come Back and Stay 4:23

11 Mondo Rock - Cool World 3:33

12 Santana - Black Magic Woman 5:18

13 Doobie Brothers - Listen to the Music 3:26

14 World Party - Ship of Fools 4:29

15 Billy Idol - White Wedding - Part 1 4:12

16 Billy Squier - The Stroke 3:38

17 John Farnham - A Touch of Paradise 4:44

18 Mott the Hoople - All the Young Dudes 3:30

19 Crash Test Dummies - Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm 3:45

20 John Schumann and the Vagabond Crew - I Was Only 19 (A Walk in the Light Green) 4:46


CD2

01 Duran Duran - Girls on Film 3:27

02 Blondie - Atomic 4:39

03 Prince & the Revolution - Let's Go Crazy 4:40

04 Pseudo Echo - Listening 2:58

05 Swingers - Counting the Beat 3:02

06 B-52's - Rock Lobster 6:49

07 Bananarama - Venus 3:38

08 Belinda Carlisle - Heaven is a Place on Earth 3:51

09 Earth, Wind & Fire - Boogie Wonderland 4:51

10 Kylie Minogue - Locomotion 3:13

11 Kids in the Kitchen - Change in Motion 3:43

12 Moniters - Singing in the 80's 3:17

13 Waitresses - I Know What Boys Like 3:14

14 Matthew Wilder - Break My Stride 3:02

15 Howard Jones - What is Love 3:39

16 Alannah Myles - Black Velvet 4:46

17 Tears for Fears - Mad World 3:32

18 Models - I Hear Motion 4:23

19 Chris De Burgh - Don't Pay the Ferryman 3:48

20 Pretenders - I'll Stand By You 4:03


CD3

01 Cranberries - Zombie 5:07

02 Jimmy Barnes - Little Darling 4:32

03 Baby Animals - One Word 3:55

04 Alice Cooper - School's Out 3:29

05 Angels - Fashion & Fame 4:35

06 Pat Benatar - Fire and Ice 3:19

07 Thin Lizzy - The Boys Are Back in Town 4:24

08 Skyhooks - Women in Uniform 4:20

09 Weddings, Parties, Anything - Father's Day 4:03

10 Daryl Braithwaite - Rise 3:55

11 Sunnyboys - Alone With You 4:00

12 Do-Re-Mi - Man Overboard 4:09

13 Black Sorrows - Daughters of Glory 4:03

14 John Waite - Missing You 4:01

15 Sherbet - Howzat 3:44

16 Boom Crash Opera - The Best Thing 4:06

17 Hunters & Collectors - Talking to a Stranger 7:30

18 Triffids - Wide Open Road 4:07

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3 comments:

  1. Ahh yes Countdown & "Molly" - it was the only music show that mattered at the time (just don't mention his 'interview' with the then Prince Charles!)

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    1. Hi Dr Robert.
      It was a ritual.
      Prince Who?
      Cheers.

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  2. Something old something new (to my ears anyway). Thanks BB

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