Australia / 1970
Personnel:
WAYNE ANDERSON (guitar)
BARRY MORRISON (bass)
CLAIRE MORRISON (organ)
DON MORRISON (drums)
VAUGHAN SOPPA (guitar)
Not much is known about this lightweight pop outfit from Bundaberg, Queensland but they did release a single called Isabella in 1970 on the Polydor label.
26 comments:
I managed this talented group for many years as they released singles and an album in Europe and Australia
I am a huge fan of the group..I wish they were still playing togther
Xanadu left Australia in May 1971 and spent 7 long months touring war-torn Vietnam entertaining U.S. and Australian troops. (see the successful book titled, "My Rock 'N Roll War" published in 1995 on Dog Tag Press....all about the bands experiences in Vietnam)
In 2003 Group members were awarded the Vietnam Logistical and Support Medal by the Australian Government for their valued worked in VN. After a year in Thailand where they were very successful ( and enjoyed their own TV show) Xanadu left for the UK upon the invitation of Maurice Gibb (Bee Gees) This blog says the band were 'lightweight'......perhaps the writer should do a little more homework? With major UK tours, their own 24 track London recording studio and successful records across Europe..lightweight? mmmm!
I was the drummer in this band.....ahh, the wonders of the internet! We had some great days, amazing times and awesome adventures in Xanadu......five young kids from Queensland, Australia out to conquer the world! My brother Barrie and I returned to Vietnam in 2008....the first time since our days playing there for the troops.....it was good to go back and rest a few 'ghosts'! Great to see Steve Carroll's name up there....it's been well over 30 years since we've been in touch! Onya, Steve!
A message for Steve Carroll,
Please contact Wayne Anderson
wayneaway@yahoo.com
Thank you
Lorraine
Great to see Don & Barry returned to Vietnam after all this time I would love to hear what the old group members are doing now if anyone would like to email me at scarroll@righttohealth.co.uk it would be great to catch up.
Hi Lorraine
Thank you for the email address for wayne, wayneaway@yahoo.com has bounced back as incorrect ?
I have checked the email address for Wayne Anderson and it worked for me so far.. Please try eniarrol@tpg.com.au
Lorraine Anderson ( Wayne's Wife)
Correction Wayne Anderson's email address
wayneaway@yahoo.com.au
This is a comment for Don Morrisson.I remember this band and you were my first boyfriend.We are going back 41 yrs now.Nice ti see you are still around and enjoying music. Say hello to Barry for me
My name then was Judy White
. Judy
Hi Judy,
I have forwarded on your message to Don just now..Have you got a contact email address?...It took me ages to find anything about Xanadu. Since I am married to Wayne (that was after his stint with the band).
Hi Judy...Don says Hi.
cheers Lorraine
I live on the Sushine Coast in Qld, I met Clair Morrison some time ago. I was subsequently introduced to the rest of the band. Whilst not still playing as a band, all members are still involved in making music although maybe not full time. Clair still sings, Don still plays and sings, Barry is still writing and producing. I am writing this posting as 'new' fan of the band and it's members. They were then and still are multi talented and beautiful people.
I live on the Sushine Coast in Qld, I met Clair Morrison some time ago. I was subsequently introduced to the rest of the band. Whilst not still playing as a band, all members are still involved in making music although perhaps not on a full time. Clair still sings, Don still plays and sings, Barry is still writing and producing. I am writing this posting as 'new' fan of the band and it's members. They were then and still are multi talented and beautiful people.
Hi Bobwaldock,
You haven't meet my husband Wayne...is was a band member until 1980... and up until his bike crash was playing guitar and drums... Hopefully he will be able to play again.. Love to hear from you
cheers lorraine
Hi Lorraine
Yes you are right I have not met Wayne, but I have seen him perform briefly on some scratchy footage from back in the day. I worked with Clair for a few years and we became firm friends. My wife and I are english but have been in oz for 25 years. We lived in London as teenagers and watched a lot of bands from 69 onwards and shared a lot tatses in music.
For clips of Xanadu on you tube type 'Xanadu - Let Me Be Your Sunshine' from German top 40 TV show
I remember your band playing at our small club at Camp Eagle, VietNam. I was with some guys who picked you up at Phi Bai for the show than took you back after the show. I can remember being in the club at 8th RRFS and talking to everyone. Still remember talking to Claire and how nice she was. That was June or July 1971 and still remember you all on stage after all this time.Thank You for the memories.
Dan Bukoski
USA
I remember all the army guys that we met were incredibly helpful and easy going. They often helped us out of difficult situations.Always coming to the rescue with transport of whatever was needed.They were also great audiences.
Dan you were obviously one of those people who helped us. It was a busy time two shows a day for six days a week for seven months.
Thank you for writing your message as we are about to start a New Year.
Wayne Anderson ( lead guitar)
Fantastic group - - fantastic female vocals
Sadly Don Morrision passed away this year
( Lorraine Anderson)
John Barbagallo
Went to School with Don And Claire in Bundaberg High, I last saw Don and Barrie at Toombul music store
1981-82, I wish I would have kept in touch such a great Family.
Don is still talked of in Brisbane, only yesterday I mention his name to Gentleman who works with guitars and remembers him well, was well respected in the industry.
John
Hello John,
Claire has recently passed. Don passed three years ago. Barrie and Wayne Anderson are doing very well.
Regards
Lorraine Anderson
Hello Lorraine
Thanks for letting me know so sad, I do listen to their songs and stories.
I was thinking of them today. Good that Barrie and Wayne are doing well.
John Barbagallo
my email is eniarrol@tpg.com.au
if you want contact details.
regards
Lorraine
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