S4E14 - Richard Burgman - Sunnyboys Reunion, 45th Anniversary Box Set & The Story Behind an Australian Rock Classic
About this episode
Richard Burgman discusses the Sunnyboys' legacy and their 45th Anniversary vinyl box set in this episode.
Forty-five years after changing the sound of Australian rock, Sunnyboys are back to celebrate one of the greatest debut albums in Australian music history. In this special episode of Long Way to the Top with Shayne Brian , guitarist Richard Burgman reflects on the band's remarkable journey, the enduring legacy of Sunnyboys, and the release of the stunning 45th Anniversary 4LP vinyl box set . Packed with rare demos, live recordings, the original Phantom Records EP, exclusive interviews and previously unreleased material on vinyl, this collection tells the complete story of the band's unforgettable first year. Richard shares behind-the-scenes memories of recording classic songs including Happy Man , Alone With You , I Can't Talk To You and Tunnel of Love , while discussing the brilliance of songwriter Jeremy Oxley , the explosive Sydney music scene of the early 1980s, and why Sunnyboys continue to inspire generations of Australian musicians. The conversation also explores the band's highly anticipated one-off reunion performance in Brisbane , what fans can expect from the show, and why the music still resonates more than four decades later. Whether you've loved Sunnyboys…
More episodes of Long Way to the Top
- S4E13 - Martin Kemp on the Birth of Spandau Ballet - The Early Years, True, Gold & the Blitz Club
- S4E12- Stan Bush: How to Write an 80s Rock Anthem That Lasts Forever
- S4E11 - John Brewster (The Angels) – The Real Story Behind “Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again”
- S4E10 - Beeb Birtles: Zoot at 60, Little River Band & a Lifetime of Music & Faith
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Long Way to the Top podcast page.