Gary Shearston

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Gary Shearston, an Australian singer and songwriter, was a leading figure of the folk music revival of the 1960s.

[edit] Career

Gary Shearston is notable as an early performer of old 'bush' songs (Australian traditional folk songs) in an authentic style. He scored a Top 10 hit in the UK in 1974 with his laid back version of the old Cole Porter classic "I Get A Kick Out Of You". In 1990 he received the Tamworth Songwriters' Association's award for "Bush Ballad of the Year". Today he is an Anglican Church minister in rural Australia. He has recorded more than ten albums, most recently Only Love Survives.

[edit] Selected Discography & Chart Positions

• Sometime Lovin' - 1965 (#38 Sydney)
• Sydney Town - 1965 (#9 Sydney, #36 Brisbane)
• I Get A Kick Out Of You - 1974 (#7 UK, #19 Sydney, #12 Brisbane, #11 Adelaide)

[edit] External links

• Gary Shearston's Official Website

• Howlspace article

• Pop Archives – I Get A Kick Out of You feature

• Undercover Music

• SMH Album Review 3 August 2007