Goat Dancing on the Tables
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Goat Dancing on the Tables is the second EP
/12-inch single released by Australia
n folk/rock band Weddings Parties Anything
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"Laughing Boy" is a cover of Paul Kelly
's Brendan Behan
tribute, taken from the band's second album, Roaring Days
. "Sergeant Small" is a live recording of Australia
n country music legend, Tex Morton
's song, one of the few live recordings ever made by the band.
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
/12-inch single released by Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n folk/rock band Weddings Parties Anything
Weddings Parties Anything
Weddings Parties Anything were an Australian folk rock band formed in 1984 in Melbourne and continuing until 1998. Their name came from The Clash song and musicologist Billy Pinnell described their first album as the best Australian rock debut since Skyhooks' Living in the '70s.-Formation and...
.
"Laughing Boy" is a cover of Paul Kelly
Paul Kelly (musician)
Paul Maurice Kelly is an Australian rock music singer-songwriter, guitarist, and harmonica player. He has performed solo, and has led numerous groups, including the Dots, the Coloured Girls, and the Messengers. He has worked with other artists and groups, including associated projects Professor...
's Brendan Behan
Brendan Behan
Brendan Francis Behan was an Irish poet, short story writer, novelist, and playwright who wrote in both Irish and English. He was also an Irish republican and a volunteer in the Irish Republican Army.-Early life:...
tribute, taken from the band's second album, Roaring Days
Roaring Days
Roaring Days is the second studio album released by Australian rock band Weddings Parties Anything. The title of the album was based on the poem, "Roaring Days", by Henry Lawson.-Track listing:All songs written by Mick Thomas, except where noted...
. "Sergeant Small" is a live recording of Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n country music legend, Tex Morton
Tex Morton
Tex Morton was a pioneer of Australian country music.-Early life:At age 14 he left home to launch himself into show business...
's song, one of the few live recordings ever made by the band.
Track listing
- "Laughing Boy" - (Paul KellyPaul Kelly (musician)Paul Maurice Kelly is an Australian rock music singer-songwriter, guitarist, and harmonica player. He has performed solo, and has led numerous groups, including the Dots, the Coloured Girls, and the Messengers. He has worked with other artists and groups, including associated projects Professor...
) - "Tough Time" (Mick Thomas)
- "Sergeant Small" - (Tex MortonTex MortonTex Morton was a pioneer of Australian country music.-Early life:At age 14 he left home to launch himself into show business...
) - "Goat Dancing at Falafel Beach" - (Mark Wallace, Mick Thomas)
Credits
- Ian McKenzie - tin whistle
- Mark Wallace - accordion, vocals (background)
- Dave Steel - guitar, vocals, vocals (background)
- George Danglin - piano
- Peter Lawler - bass
- Marcus Schintler - drums, vocals (background)
- Mick Thomas - guitar, vocals, vocals (background)