The vocalist is the very well known Australian musician Johnny Chester who has had many appearances on television, his own show called Country Road and he acted as support act to many very well known international artists including Roy Orbison, Everly Brothers and The Beatles Tour of 1964)
But wait there's more to this album!
This is the Australian Broadcasting Corporations FIRST Country album - ever!
The musicians supporting Johnny are all from the Brisbane area, and this was the first time they had laid down a commercial release of their backing music
Those musicians were:
Geoff Wilkes - Bass
David Bentley - Keyboards
Peter Wragg - Guitar
Don Lebler - Drums
Norm Bodkin - Steel Guitar
Ray Hasler - Steel Guitar
Jenny Clarke provides some backing vocals
To top it all off, Johnny has a great voice and a very good selection of country favourites!
JOHNNY CHESTER - Country Salute (From The ABC TV Series 'Country Road')
RCA Victor Records
Cat# VAL1-0179
1978
Australian release
Cover is in very good condition, no tears, no discolouration, no seam splits and no writing.
New inner plastic liner sleeve
Vinyl is in good condition, visually inspected under a white halogen light source and I can only see a couple of very light ~ light scratches on either side. I then played the album ENTIRELY on both sides and there are no issues with surface noise or clicks/pops. Nice one ABC!
TRACKS: Behind Closed Doors, Is Anybody Going To San Antone, Together Again, Distant Drums, Me & Bobby McGee, I Can't Stop Loving You, He'll Have To Go, For The Good Times, Made In Japan, Ruby Don't Take Your Love To Town, Kiss An Angel Goodmorning, Reuben James, Sweet Dreams Of You, The Most Beautiful Girl
NOT ON THIS ALBUM BUT THIS SONG SHOULD JOLT THE MEMORIES FROM THE 1960's ~ 1970's
