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Russell Morris

Russell Morris · 1975

36 min · 10 tracks · rock music

A vibrant blend of rock and pop that encapsulates the carefree spirit of the mid-70s Australian music scene.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo groove
  • carefree sing-along moments
  • sunny afternoon road trips
  • nostalgic reflections on youth

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer high-energy fast tracks
  • seek deep lyrical introspection

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1975, this self-titled debut album marked Russell Morris's entrance into the music industry after the success of his hit single 'The Real Thing' in 1970. At this point, Morris was transitioning from being a chart-topping solo artist to exploring a more rock-oriented sound, establishing himself as a significant figure in Australian rock music.
Stylistic neighbors
Cold Chisel· The Black Sorrows· Paul Kelly

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Wings of an Eagle 3:43
  • 2 Sweet Sweet Love 4:04
  • 3 Blue Eyed Girl 3:31
  • 4 Hard Road 3:21
  • 5 Miss Rock 'n' Roll 4:15
  • 6 Sail With Me 3:35
  • 7 Let's Do It 3:50
  • 8 Don't Rock the Boat 3:03
  • 9 When the Mockingbird Sings 3:53
  • 10 I Remember When 3:07

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata