Epi 90: Richard Clapton: INXS on the Avenue, Part 1

Episode 90: Richard Clapton: INXS on the Avenue, Part 1   <p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr">The 1970s were a seminal time worldwide for singer-songwriters with the names James Taylor, Billy Joel, Carol King, and Neil Sedaka permeating the cultural landscape. In Australia, Richard Clapton spearheaded the “down under” contribution to the field of songwriting success. </p>   <p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr">However, it was 1981 when a chance meeting with six young musical upstarts from the Northern Beaches paved the way for an enduring and successful musical kinship and friendship. The Loved One cover and Underneath the Colours album were pivotal in establishing INXS as an emerging act and one that fans and critics would jump on board with as this new decade took shape. </p>   <p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr">So, in the first of two episodes, Bee and I are blessed to talk to Richard and dive deep into a time, place, and period where “the song, the craft, and the culture” were all about the artistic craft. Fascinating anecdotes, a loyalty to his mates and a heartfelt passion shine through as we thank Richard for all he has done. </p> <p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr">So dive deep and enjoy the dulcet tones of Richard Clapton. </p>   <p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr">Love and peace ✌️</p> <p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe _2WrB- public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr">Haydn</p> <p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 _1atvN _1FoOD _3M0Fe