27 Russell Morris: The Real Thing MUSIC Review The last 90 years saw advancements in the record industry. Recordings were made so audiences could play at any time, what they first heard live on radio. Everything in the early days was recorded live, often using as few as four mics available. Singers would crowd around one microphone to get harmonies perfect. Other mics were dedicated to particular important instruments, and the rest just had to battle through to be heard, cutting direct onto an acetate disc. Decades later, recording industry started using multiple-track recording onto magnetic tape. Recording of sessions could be done at different times, on different days on the same songs. For example, the single track “Good Vibrations” by the Beach Boys took an exhausting 9 months to produce at three different studios back in 1966. Artists and their studios could now become creative, releasing recordings beyond previous imagination. From Labels busily exposing artists in the pre -70s, emerged an amazing blend of great writing, mixing and talent. One of them was Russell Morris. We were, as kids, amazed by the cacophony of sounds coming from awesome tracks that he sang, especially “The Real Thing”, at double the length of the normal pop song of the time. Fast forward to 2023. Russell Morris is on stage in the Brisbane Convention Centre with a massive orchestra. An experimental concert idea originally encouraged and backed by Clive Palmer. Reproducing what was originally recorded live in Melbourne - without overdubs - and again played live at the Sydney Opera House. Try to imagine in the 60’s and 70’s every backing singer TO ENTER: POST: An envelope with your name, address and phone number on the back to: CELEBRATING SINATRA - PO Box 3302, Burleigh Town 4220 OR EMAIL: info@localnewsletters.com with CELEBRATING SINATRA in the subject line. Please include your name, address and phone number in the email. Entries close 31.01.2024 | Winners will be notified by post/email. WIN A DOUBLE PASS ...Celebrating Sinatra Get Ready To Swing The Night Away With The Swing Show Spectacular Celebrating Mr Sinatra And Packed With Hits From Many Of Your Favourite Swing Stars There has never been an entertainer more influential than Frank Sinatra. Come Fly With Me promises to be an unforgettable evening of entertainment, music and fun packed with many of your favourite songs. Packed with songs from the Chairman of The Board, Sinatra, The Rat Pack, Tony Bennett (including Lady Gaga duets), Sammy Davis Jr, Dean Martin, Ella Fitzgerald, Bobby Darin, Peggy Lee and more, it will have you coming back for more. Don’t miss out on the chance to experience the magic of these iconic swing songs brought to you by Father & Daughter, Greg & Katey Aspeling. Greg & Katey have been thrilling audiences in South East Queensland since 2010 with their big band swing shows. Come Fly With Me is no exception. Backed by the Come Fly 12-piece Show Band, which boasts the crème da la crème of Southeast Queensland and Northern NSW musicians, you are guaranteed to be thrilled. With our very special guest Vinny Nowell singing “Deano”, come and join us in this light-hearted, fun filled show. It is a must see! Sat 10 Feb 2024 2:30PM @ TWIN TOWNS SHOW ROOM 2 Wharf St, Tweed Heads book online www.twintowns.com.au BRISBANE CONVENTION CENTRE | DECEMBER 2023 and session player trying to fit into a small studio back then. Russell Morris the man, his songs, his humility and this December Brisbane night were the “un”-Real Thing. Many epics were adored like “Hush”, “The Girl That I love”, “Wings of An Eagle”, “Rachel”, “Sweet, Sweet Love”, “Sandakan” - and the outstanding “Mr America” complete with lighting that soared and disappeared into the stories-high ceiling. These made us smile all the way home. Buy this awesome recording. Buy it on vinyl too, one of the finest I’ve heard in years. www.russellmorris.com.au Reviewed by 101FM Radio Presenter Stu Robertson www.101fm.com.au Photography by Michelle Cop (MC Photography) Brisbane Convention Centre www.bcec.com.au
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