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Podcast 17 - "Sultans of Swing" - Vander and Young

Podcast 17 - "Sultans of Swing" - Vander and Young

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The podcast “Pulling the Music Apart” explores the influential Australian songwriting and production duo, Harry Vanda and George Young. The discussion highlights their early success with The Easy Beats, their transition to becoming a hit-making machine for Albert Productions, and their work with iconic artists like ACDC, John Paul Young, and Grace Jones. The podcast also touches on their later success with artists like Kylie Minogue and Rick Astley.

The conversation highlights the significant contributions of Harry and George Young to the Australian music scene. They were instrumental in writing numerous hit songs for artists like AC/DC, John Paul Young, and The Easybeats. The discussion also touches on the Young brothers’ connection to Albert Productions and their impact on the broader entertainment industry.

The diversity in music, ranging from hard rock and roll to love songs, is highlighted. The unique sound of producers like Vanda and Young is also discussed.

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