The Popular Ballad Animal
Norman Gunston
- Artist
- Norman Gunston
- Label
- Lamington
- Catalog number
- LAM-4338
- Format
- LP · Album
- Country
- Australia
- Released
- 1976
- Genre
- Non-Music
What’s on it
The Popular Ballad Animal has 21 tracks. Open a track to see who wrote, played on and produced it.
- A1Here's Norman
A2Delilah
- Written-By
- Barry Mason, Les Reed
- A3Maltese F.M.
A4If
- Written-By
- David Gates
A5Jailhouse Rock
- Written-By
- Leiber & Stoller
- A6Nepotism
A7Send In The Clowns
- Written-By
- Stephen Sondheim
- A8Copyright
A9Salute To Abba
- Written-By
- Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, Stig Anderson
- A10Norman's Dreamtime
A11Piano Man
- Written-By
- Billy Joel
- B1Vesti La Guibba
- B2Problem
B3Liza With A Z
- Written-By
- Kander And Ebb
- B4Consumer Straightalk
B5A Little Love And Understanding
- Written By
- Spellman, Gilbert Bécaud
- B6Human Determination
B7Pinball Wizard
- Written-By
- Pete Townshend
B8Daddy What If?
- Written-By
- Shel Silverstein
B9I (Who Have Nothing)
- Written-By
- Carlo Donida, Leiber & Stoller
- B10Epilogue
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Where it came from
The Popular Ballad Animal was released in 1976 by Norman Gunston, the comedic alter ego of Australian actor and writer Garry McDonald. Characterized by his ill-fitting suit, sideburns, and naive, persistent interviewing style, Gunston originated on the television program The Norman Gunston Show. The album was produced during the height of the character's cultural saturation in Australia, capturing a blend of satirical musical performance and the specific brand of uncomfortable humor that defined the television series.
The record serves as a testament to the mid-seventies Australian television landscape, where character-based comedy often transitioned into broader media projects. Released on the Lamington label, the album features musical parodies and skits that reflect the show's lampooning of current affairs and celebrity culture. While intended primarily for fans of the show, the record remains a notable artifact of Australian pop culture, illustrating how a television persona could successfully branch into the music market through a mix of parody and observational comedy.
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