‘The Real Thing’ was recorded by Russell Morris in 1969 and stands as one of the most well-known Australian songs of all time. In 2001 the track secured its place in the Australasian Performing Rights Association’s Top 30 Australian Songs of All Time and in 2013 was inducted into the National Film and Sound Archive’s Sounds of Australia. While it is undoubtedly Morris’ most familiar work, to ignore his other work would be unfair. He has been in the game since 1966 with the formation of Somebody’s Image. Throughout the late sixties and early seventies, Morris had five Top 10 singles. His latest album is Van Diemen’s Land. The Capital, Bendigo – August 3 & The Wool Exchange Entertainment Complex, Geelong – August 9.
