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THE HOUSE OF RUTH A true story – CLICK HERE TO CHOOSE YOUR |
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WHIPBIRD WALTZ Though the acoustic guitar, mandolin and harmonica melody all conjure up a scene of Australian forests, it is the guitar that invokes the whip-crack call of the Eastern Whipbird. CLICK HERE TO CHOOSE YOUR PREFERED MUSIC SERVICE TO LISTEN OR DOWNLOAD |
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Perhaps the first multi-generational, mixed-gender version of Jimmy Webb’s brilliant song, it was originally included on Bob’s ‘Act Naturally‘ CD album and features GENE BRADLEY FISK, DONNA FISK & BOB HOWE. |
THE HIGHWAYMAN by FISK, FISK & HOWE Available from: |
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The inspiration for this version of THE PREACHER comes from a recording by legendary Australian guitarist DAVE BRIDGE, combined with the influence of the original version by the Horace Silver Quintet, taking the style towards Western Swing. |
THE PREACHER Available from: |
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STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU was written by Garth Porter and Tony Mitchell for their band Sherbet. Donna Fisk updates it with a country twist while still retaining the essence of the song and giving the lyric a new life. Produced by Bob Howe. |
STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU |
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A lively instrumental featuring electric guitar, tin whistle and mandolin, inspired by the Irish and Scottish influence on Australian music and culture. |
CELTIC BUSHMAN Available from: |
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A guitar version of the 1955 instrumental hit for Scottish accordion master Jimmy Shand. |
THE BLUEBELL POLKA Available from: |
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An instrumental guitar version of the Frank Ifield song that was the B-side of his mega-hit ‘I Remember You’ in 1962. |
I LISTEN TO MY HEART Available from: |
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An original guitar instrumental, inspired by spaghetti-westerns and surf music. |
LAST COWBOY WALTZ Available from: |
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No, it’s not “Elvis Down Under”, but rather a trilogy of Aussie classics, including the unofficial national anthem, Waltzing Matilda. |
AN AUSTRALIAN TRILOGY (with Nicki Gillis) Available from: |
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