John Williamson (album) explained

John Williamson
Type:album
Artist:John Williamson
Cover:John_Williamson_by_John_Williamson.jpg
Released:1970
Recorded:1970
Studio:Bill Armstrong Studios; Melbourne, Australia.
Label:Fable Records
Producer:June Productions of Australia Pty. Ltd.
Next Title:Old Man Emu (EP)
Next Year:1973

John Williamson is the debut studio album by Australian country music artist John Williamson. It was released in 1970.

Background and release

In 1970, Williamson entered New Faces, an Australian talent show, with the self-penned track "Old Man Emu". Williamson won the contest and signed with the newly formed label Fable Records. "Old Man Emu" was released in May 1970 which peaked at number 4 on the Kent Music Report and was certified gold in Australia[1] Williamson wrote and recorded his debut studio which was released in mid-1970 but failed to chart. It was the first album released by the label.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Year by Year. John Williamson. 16 September 2018.
  2. Web site: Record Labels – Fable Records . Milesago: Australasian Music and Popular Culture 1964–1975 . Duncan . Kimball . ICE Productions . 2007 . 20 September 2018 .