AL NOBLE HITS ANOTHER HOME RUN WITH 'HITMAN'

We have been delighted to have had, over the past fifteen months, the opportunity to work with Al Noble as we knuckle down and craft his songs into finished PBGB ensemble recordings.

His latest offering, Hitman, is the eighth song he has brought to us. You can run through all of Al's 'PBGBised' songs by clicking on Al's Musos page.

Al spent part of the 1980s in Sydney, and for a while, he drove a cab. One night while cruising the Eastern suburbs he picked up a dodgy looking fare who uttered the words "You think you know what goes on in this town ?"

Sydney was a pretty wild town in the 80s, a period in which the city was awash with hard drugs, gangland shootings, organised crime, and a police force infected by renegade cops. Think of Roger Rogerson, Warren Lanfranchi, Neddy Smith, the murder of Sallie-Anne Hucksteppe, and the memories of those lawless days come flooding back.

It is the Sydney of those days that gave Al the inspiration to write Hitman. In it, Al tells of a small time crook and hitman named  Manny, who, like many such, ended up shot dead by who knows who. And who cared ?

Like many of Al's songs Hitman sets an intriguing scene. Al's songs are often poignant reflections on times, places and people that bring to mind scenes that conjure up both the dark and light sides of life.

Thanks for giving us the opportunity to work with you on your great songs Al............we look forward to many more !

Have a listen to Hitman by clicking HERE

Al Noble wrote Hitman, sang it, and played Guitar

Manny Aigner ( not Manny the hitman in question ) played Guitar

Neil Porter played Bass, B3, and produced the song

Mick Nadin played Harp

Pete played Drums

MICK NADIN IS A COOL DUDE IN HIS 'SHINY RED VEST'

Mick and Lou love their live music. They get out there and enjoy all sorts of acts, often as part of their frequent East Coast travels to visit family and friends......... and for Mick to surf of course !

In his latest  composition,  'Shiny Red Vest',   Mick creates  a story  about scoring a job at a music festival. In this little fantasy Mick is pretty darn pleased with himself. Not only does he cop a free pass to the festival, he also scores a 'staff only' Shiny Red Vest !  

Mick fancies himself in his vest. Not only does he look dandy, the vest provides access to all areas, and free burgers. He also gets to rub shoulders with the stars. 

Picking up rubbish, stacking chairs, ........no worries...............Mick's a real cool dude in his Shiny Red Vest. Yes sirree !!

The song has a distinct retro edge to it...........echoes of early white rock stars like Eddie Cochran and Gene Vincent arise from Mick's vocal style and  the lyrics conjure up an old style showground style  music festival.

Anybody remember the old Bega Day Out festivals ?  Maybe Mick was there in his Shiny Red Vest.

Anyway, we messed around with the song a bit then turned on the recorder.

THIS is what came out. Hope you festival freaks dig it. 

Good fun thanks Mick.

Mick wrote the song, sang it and played harp.

Steve Faggotter played the guitar

Louise Nadin played the bass

Graham Brown played percussion

Pete played the drums

Neil Porter did the production work