He was born david gordon kirpatrick in kempsey, nsw. On the road with slim dusty insert in book on the road with slim cdrp 663. A new edition of bestselling favourite, ive been there and back again, filled with the songs, stories and photographs of slim dusty an. In 1960 dusty released his first fulllength album, slim dusty sings. He vividly remembers the first time when he was about 9 years old at coffs harbour civic centre. They had some flaming rows and the old saucepans got a good workout. He was known to record songs in the legacy of australia. Mckean was dustys wife and manager for over 50 years.
This page contains the most complete slim dusty discography available on the internet. Joy mckean, author of ive been there and back again, answers. The slim dusty centre, in slims hometown of kempsey, showcases an extensive collection of treasured memorabilia of slim dusty and joy mckean, as well as contributions from fans and friends all over the world. In 1969 dusty was awarded an mbe member of the british empire in entertainment for his services to music. Another day, another town used book the really good book shop.
Slim dusty songbook book 11 mackay music mackay music. Anne kirkpatrick, her son james and her brother david kirkpatrick are all descendants of the great slim dusty and joy mckean. The first fulllength album of dusty, slim dusty sings was released in 1960. In 1983, mckean was inducted into the australian roll of renown. He was known to record songs in the legacy of australian poets henry lawson and banjo patterson that represented the australian bush lifestyle, and also. The slim dusty family reunion and jill lambert, writer and.
Slim dusty, david gordon kirkpatrick, australian country music singer and songwriter born june, 1927, kempsey, n. My young wife started something when our partnership was new, she wrote dear slim from your loving wife, june th, 1952 the poetical works of lawson, just a plain red bound. Dustier than ever chris cook sings slim dusty the chris. They say im getting older and my hair is turnin grey they say i should be slowing down, give it all away living like a gypsy doesnt bother me at all and id. Slims first album, slim dusty sings, was released in. Many of his songs were about australian bush life or trucking. The slim dusty centre was built in kempsey, nsw, dustys home town, and opened in october 2015. Triple cd set from australias living country music legend, slim dusty. Known as the grand lady of australian country music, mckean is recognised as one of australias leading songwriters and bush balladeers and wrote several of dustys most popular songs. My life making music and travelling this wide land with slim dusty. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. In 1954, the two launched a fulltime business career, including the slim dusty travelling show. In a unique musical collaboration that spans 2 generations of the dusty clan, daughter anne and son david kirkpatrick, together with slims grandson jim arneman annes son and his wife flora smith, will be presenting a show.
Dusty was recording the slim dusty family in september 1980 and recalled his wife joy mckean playing the demo 7 to him saying this is a bit different, put it on and have a listen. The perfect book for slim dustys legions of fans, whose numbers are still. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as descri. Eric bogle the band played waltzing matilda youtube. Music video by slim dusty performing looking forward looking back. David gordon slim dusty kirkpatrick ao, mbe june 192719 september 2003 was an australian country music singersongwriter and producer, with a career spanning nearly eight decades. David gordon slim dusty kirkpatrick ao, mbe june 192719 september 2003 was an australian country music singersongwriter and producer. Australian poets henry lawson and banjo patterson influenced his songs. Joy mckean, the wife of country music legend slim dusty, is coming to hervey bays mary ryans bookstore in july to autograph copies of her book.
Baby of my dreams f single process recordings pr997 lovers lament f. The slim dusty centre, in slim s hometown of kempsey, showcases an extensive collection of treasured memorabilia of slim dusty and joy mckean, as well as contributions from fans and friends all over the world. Dusty ended his partnership with foster in 1963, and in 1964 he set out on his first annual slim dusty tour, covering 30,000 miles around australia in ten months. Australias greatest country singersongwriter slim dustys own story, written with joy mckean, his wife for 50 years now updated. Oct 16, 20 kris kristofferson, lyle lovett, emmylou harris johnny cash tribute 1996 kennedy center honors duration.
And australia is his name couldnt be a more fitting name for a collection of such strength and patriotic clarity. Alexander pressed two hundred 7 vinyl records of the bob hawke song, with duncan on the bside, and sent them out to radio stations and performers. Joy mckean oam, born 14 january 1930, is an australian country music singer songwriter and wife of the late slim dusty. They say im getting older and my hair is turnin grey they say i should be slowing down, give it all away living like a gypsy doesnt bother me at all. Born david gordon kirkpatrick and known to his fans as slim dusty, this australian country singer, guitarist, and songwriter collaborated. Together the couple had two children, anne kirkpatrick and david kirkpatrick who are also accomplished singersongwriters. All are welcome to join slim dusty fans group sdfg if your a new fan or been a life long fan young or old all. If dad went to kempsey hed get on the tear sometimes. It seems ive done most things i wanted to do, but of all things, i think i most enjoy finding good songs and recording them.
October 15 21, 2018 the slim dusty country music festival is a full week of country music entertainment. This compilation features a mammoth 66 tracks covering the length and breadth of slims outstanding career. Slim dusty is an australian country music legend and probably one of the best known australian singers of all time thats a big claim but looking back over a career that spanned some sixty years, included countless hit records, numerous awards, regular presentations on radio and later tv, thousands of concerts and personal appearances, you begin to understand the enormous body of work that. Slim dustys wife to sign copies of her book in hervey bay. Reunion, an album by the slim dusty family on spotify.
He was an australian cultural icon and one of the countrys most awarded stars, with a career spanning nearly seven decades and producing numerous recordings. His wife joy mckean and children anne kirkpatrick and david kirpatrick are all accomplished country music singers who perform in the film on stage with dusty. Slim released a staggering number of albums in his lifetime over a hundred. Joy mckean oam, born 14 january 1930, is an australian country music singersongwriter and wife of the late slim dusty. To return to slim dustys home page click here other discographies i.
Chris has a collection of slim dusty records 78 rpms,45s, singles and lps, including his 19 eps, and owns all his albums on cd. Booktopia has slim, another day, another town by slim dusty. Slim dusty was born on june, 1927 in kempsey, new south wales, australia as david gordon kirkpatrick. Sep 19, 2003 slim dusty was the most prolific and biggestselling recording artist in australia, with more than five million of his recordings sold on the domestic market of 20 million people and a status akin to the alltime greats in country music.
Well you asked me if id ever been adrovin, oh lad, you wouldnt know the meaning of that word, with the gravel road beside you and the fe. The torch that slim dusty lit has been passed on as the kirkpatrick family continue the great musical tradition. Slim dusty biography, birth date, birth place and pictures. At the 2014 festival, husband and wife music legends, slim dusty born david gordon kirkpatrick, who passed away in 2003, and wife. Slim dusty was australias most prolific musical artist, who died in 2003 while working on his 106th album for emi records. This compilation features a mammoth 66 tracks covering the length and breadth of slim s outstanding career. Slim, another day, another town by slim dusty 9780733633423. Slim dusty is an australian country music legend and probably one of the best known australian singers of all time thats a big claim but looking back over a career that spanned some sixty years, included countless hit records, numerous awards, regular presentations on radio and later tv, thousands of concerts and personal appearances, you begin to understand the enormous. Slim dusty anything to do with a good cuppa tea is music. Dusty was the first australian to have a number one. His wife joy mckean and children anne kirkpatrick and david kirpatrick are all accomplished country music singers. Slim dusty was the most prolific and biggestselling recording artist in australia, with more than five million of his recordings sold on the domestic market of 20 million people and a status akin to the alltime greats in country music.
Dusty real name david gordon kirkpatrick was an australian who released more than 100 albums in a 60year recording career while garnering a swag of gold and platinum records. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. The perfect gift book for slim dusty s legions of fans, whose numbers are. The pearl of them all 1992remaster slim dusty shazam. Slim dusty simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. In the book of their life together, coauthored by slim and his wife, joy mckean, slim wrote. My young wife started something when our partnership was new, she wrote dear slim from your loving wife, june th, 1952 the poet. He died on september 19, 2003 in sydney, new south wales. Sep 21, 2003 in the book of their life together, coauthored by slim and his wife, joy mckean, slim wrote. Kris kristofferson, lyle lovett, emmylou harris johnny cash tribute 1996 kennedy center honors duration. Many of this doddering horde will also know that his wife was joy mckean, who.
Sep 20, 2003 slim dusty, who has died aged 76, was australias undisputed king of country music and the first australian to receive a gold record. Australias greatest country singersongwriter slim dusty s own story, written with joy mckean, his wife for 50 years now updated. In 2000, the 73yearold australian music legend released his 100th album. It seems ive done most things i wanted to do, but of all things, i think i most enjoy finding good songs. The reason that that statement would seem insane to many music fans is due to the fact that theyve probably never heard of him. Apr 01, 2020 slim dusty, david gordon kirkpatrick, australian country music singer and songwriter born june, 1927, kempsey, n. Feb 28, 2009 music video by slim dusty performing looking forward looking back. Dusty real name david gordon kirkpatrick was an australian who released more than 100 albums in a 60year recording career while garnering a swag of. Another day, another town by joy mckean books hachette. Slim dusty and joy mckean honoured in tamworth nfsa.
Slim dusty was one of the greatest country artists of all time. Joy mckean, the wife of country music legend slim dusty, is coming to hervey bays mary ryans bookstore in july to autograph copies of her book, riding this road. Nov 25, 2014 australias greatest country singersongwriter slim dustys own story, written with joy mckean, his wife for 50 years now updated. In 1964, he initiated the slim dusty tour, his first such annual music tour around australia that covered a total distance of 30,000 miles and went on for ten months. Slim dusty, who has died aged 76, was australias undisputed king of country music and the first australian to receive a gold record. He was known to record songs in the legacy of australian poets henry lawson and banjo patterson that represented the australian bush lifestyle, and also for his many trucking.