John Williamson
The subject this week on Anh's Brush with Fameis renowned Aussie singer John Williamson.
True Blue icon John Williamson joins Anh to share his journey from farm to fame, as a prolific songwriter and performer with a passion for everything Australian. Anh wants to capture the wisdom and warmth of this quintessential Aussie bloke.
The eldest of five boys, John shares stories from his idyllic childhood in country Victoria where his musical family participated in any community event that called for entertainment. After a stint at private school in Melbourne, John returned to the ups and downs of farm life until one of his songs, Old Man Emu, gained national attention on a televised talent show and his career as a performer took off.
John shares the story of his most iconic song, True Blue, used at significant personal and public events around the country, perhaps most notably during Steve Irwin's memorial service. He talks about seeing the song as belonging to everybody, and the times he has had to stand up to protect it, not afraid to ruffle feathers when he comes up against issues he feels strongly about.
John shares the personal tribute to his brother Robin that he includes in every show and his advice to find what you want to do, be an individual and enjoy the journey.
While John performs his iconic song, Anh tries to capture the ‘true blue' warmth and wisdom of this Aussie icon – how will John react?
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