Sadie cover

Sadie

John Farnham · 1968

29 min · 12 tracks · pop rock · soft rock · adult contemporary music

A blend of soft rock and pop that captures the hopeful spirit of late 1960s Australia.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of playful energy
  • nostalgic reflections on everyday life
  • catchy melodies for sing-alongs
  • lighthearted tunes for sunny days

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lengthy immersive experiences
  • seek deep emotional introspection

Where this album fits

Career context
In 1968, John Farnham was transitioning from his early career as a teen idol to a more mature artist. 'Sadie' was his debut studio album, showcasing his vocal talents and setting the stage for his future successes in the Australian music scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Richard Marx· Michael Bolton· Air Supply

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Friday Kind of Monday 2:43
  • 2 Are You Havin' Any Fun? 2:08
  • 3 Turn Around 2:28
  • 4 Painting a Shadow 2:10
  • 5 Pay the Waiter 2:30
  • 6 There's Got to Be a Word 2:04
  • 7 Sadie (The Cleaning Lady) 3:13
  • 8 Woman Woman 3:13
  • 9 The Old Bazaar in Cairo 1:53
  • 10 Come on Back to Me 1:57
  • 11 Miss Elaine E.S. Jones 2:30
  • 12 Otherwise It's Been A Perfect Day 2:30

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata