O LOVELY PEACE by GEORGE FRIEDRICH HANDEL. Story by Felicity Sandral
As a teenager, I harboured completely delusional fantasies about becoming a classical musician. I mean. Completely. Delusional
CAN THE CAN by SUZI QUATRO Story by Stephen Andrew
Listen to Stephen Andrew as he recalls errant high-school days and a taciturn teacher.
Radio Ga Ga by Queen. Story by Kath Presdee
Kath Presdee St John Bosco High School, Engadine; Terms 1 and 2, 1985 For kids who were tentatively discovering their musical pathways it was a revelation. We can sing songs on the radio in choir?
ONCE IN A LIFETIME by TALKING HEADS. Story by Nick Gadd.
Nick Gadd Wakefield, Yorkshire. February 1981 You may ask yourself, Who is this skinny, nervous guy in a suit, twitching like a puppet, a crazed suburban salesman having a meltdown?
Blowin’ In the Wind by Bob Dylan. Story by Tony Kelly
Tony Kelly Rostrevor College, Adelaide, 1973 At the school eisteddfod Phil Donato sang Ave Maria. I sang Blowin’ In The Wind. I thought my song was an inspired choice.
LIKE A ROLLING STONE BY BOB DYLAN Story by Colin Ritchie
Colin Ritchie Colac High School, April 1966 As always, Form 4B were ready and attentive for Mr Moore when he arrived for class. Mr Moore was our favourite teacher. A groovy with-it guy, up to date with all the latest trends
On The Radio by Regina Spektor. Story by Vin Maskell
Vin Maskell Pedestrian traffic lights, Williamstown, Melbourne. 8.30 each morning I see Regina Spektor every morning. On the bus.
We Can Work It Out by The Beatles. Story by Brian Nankervis
Brian Nankervis 8.55am. Driving to school, Elsternwick. July 2003. After the first verse Rosie remembers my story about being tied to a goal post at State School and asks me to tell it again.
Get Dancin’ by Disco Tex and the Sex-O-Lettes
Stephen Andrew High school quadrangle, Melbourne. Lunchtime, 1975 On my fourteenth birthday my best mate, Peter, presented me with two gifts, one of which I still hold close to my heart.