JOHN J FRANCIS-ROCK N ROLL REFUGEE- AUSTRALIAN PSYCH FOLK LP
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Description
JOHN J FRANCIS - ROCK N ROLL REFUGEE - 2JJ HOST - RARE AUS PSYCH FOLK LP
Catalogue No
WS-20007
Genre
Psych folk
Speed
33 RPM
Record Size
LP
Record Grading
STRONG VG+
Sleeve Grading
VG
Release Year
1972
Era
1970s
JOHN J FRANCIS - ROCK N ROLL REFUGEE - RARE AUS PSYCH FOLK LP
From 'Reverbnation' site:
"John J Francis rose to national prominence with the vanguard of contemporary Australian singer/songwriters who came to the fore in the early 70's. Between 1972 and 1974 he released four highly respected studio albums through Warner Brothers and penned the iconic surf anthem, 'Simple Ben' as well as scoring an Australian top 10 hit with the single 'Play Mumma, Sing Me a Song’.
1972 saw the release of John's first solo album 'Rock 'n' Roll Refugee', featuring the first triple-gate fold out LP cover, through Warner Brothers. The album was recorded "live" in the studio in two three-hour sessions at Copperfield Studios and was produced by the then A&R head of Pye Records in England, Alan A. Freeman. 'Rock 'n' Roll Refugee' contained many of the songs John was playing live at the time and, although it received very little airplay or publicity, managed to generate sales well into the mid-thousands.
John's second album, 'Breaks, Works and Thoughts', was released in 1973 and included the iconic 'Simple Ben', which is featured on the 'Morning of the Earth' movie soundtrack.
In 1976 John J began hosting the Saturday midnight-to-dawn shift on radio station 2JJ. The program became so popular that by 1977 it was expanded to include Friday and Sunday nights. During this time, John performed several concerts at the well-known Kirk Gallery as well as a short Thursday night residency at the Limerick Castle Hotel, Surry Hills. Then, for unknown reasons, he withdrew from all performing and recording with the exception of two requested appearances on 2JJ's 'Live at the Radio' program in 1977 and 1978. "
Tracklist
The record is strong VG+ condition, sound quality is good, plays with a little noise.
Both the labels are in EX condition. The record sleeve is in VG condition having some storage wear and ring wear. Minor rips, tears or scratches.
Please refer to the photos as they form part of the description.
Please email me if you have any questions. All vinyl is posted in brand new record mailers for strength and security. The cost of these is included in the postage cost. Please check the other items I have for sale.
