MICK NADIN IS BACK ON HIS SOAPBOX WITH HIS NEWIE.......... 'AIN'T IT GRAND?'

Mick, in common with many of the song writing fraternity, has a predilection for songs with a strong social message.

If you look back over the tunes Mick has brought to The PBGB Shed you will see that he has offered up quite a few political ditties, including those that take a stab at issues including runaway bureaucracies, the nanny state, race issues, and a general wish for better ways of co-existing on our planet.

Mick's latest offering, 'Ain't It Grand' continues on that tradition. This time the subject  is multiculturalism.

Mick is proud of his homeland. He's comfortable in our multi cultural country. He wonders, however, why some people find it so difficult to accept that our society is greatly enriched by the cultural melting pot that is modern Australia.

Mick is always quick to point out that with the exception of the First Australians, we are all immigrants. We are all first, second, third ( whatever ) generation arrivals. Our vibrant culture is a product of the diversity that people bring to the country that we love. Our lives are enhanced by the food, music, art, and so on that new arrivals from so many different countries contribute  to our lives.

'Sfar as Mick is concerned, it's all pretty grand !  Let's enjoy and celebrate our diverse mix of cultures and offerings.

Amen to that Mick !  We're with ya cobber.

'Ain't It Grand' is another PBGB song that came together in the space of a single afternoon in The Shed. Mick pulled it out, gave us a few hints and we fired it up. It is a fun song to play, we enjoyed mucking about with it, and just three hours later...........there it was, all done and dusted.

Thanks Mick........... It's a beauty !!

Hope you like it too. Have a listen......................just click HERE

Mick wrote 'Ain't It Grand', sang it and played harmonica

Manny Aigner played lead guitar

Neil Porter played rhythm guitar and did all the production work

Louise Nadin played the bass

Pete played the drums