S4E11 - John Brewster (The Angels) – The Real Story Behind “Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again”
About this episode
Shayne Brian interviews John Brewster of The Angels about the history and impact of their iconic song 'Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again'.
In this exclusive interview on Long Way to the Top, Shayne chats with John Brewster , founding member and guitarist of The Angels , as the band celebrates 50 years of their iconic Australian rock anthem “Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again.” From its origins as a deeply emotional song inspired by loss through to becoming one of the most recognisable singalongs in Australian music history, John shares the full story behind the track — including the real origin of the legendary crowd chant that fans still scream back at the band today. 📣 Where did the famous “No way, get…” chant actually come from? John reveals how it first stunned the band during a live show in the early ’80s — and how it spread across the country to become a defining moment in Aussie rock culture. We also dive into: The story behind writing and recording the song in 1976 How the track evolved into a live anthem What it means to the band 50 years on The legacy of Doc Neeson and the early Angels years Why the song still connects with new generations of fans 🎤 Plus, John talks about hitting the road again for the “Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face…
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