Old Man Emu (EP)

Old Man Emu
EP by John Williamson
Released	January 1973
Recorded	1970–1972
Studio	Bill Armstrong Studios; Melbourne, Australia
Label	Fable Records
Producer	June Productions of Australia Pty. Ltd.
John Williamson chronology
John Williamson (1970) Old Man Emu (1973) Travlin' Out West in Concert (1973)
Singles from Old Man Emu
"Misery Farm" Released: 1972 "Big Country Round" Released: 1972

Old Man Emu is the debut extended play by Australian country music artist John Williamson. It was released in January 1973.

Background and release

In 1970, Williamson entered New Faces, an Australian talent show, with the self-penned track "Old Man Emu". Williamson won the contest and signed with the newly formed label Fable Records. "Old Man Emu" was released in May 1970 which peaked at number 4 on the Kent Music Report and was certified gold in Australia. Williamson released his debut studio album in 1970 but failed to chart. He released four non-charting solo singles between 1970 and 1972.[1]

Track listing

Side A

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Old Man Emu"	John Williamson	2:50
2.	"Big Country Round"	Williamson	2:36

Side B

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Misery Farm"	Jay Wallis	2:08
2.	"Pitt Street Farmer"	Williamson	2:04

Release history

Country	Date	Format	Label	Catalogue
Australia	January 1973[2]	Vinyl Record	Fable Records	FBEP-160

References

1. "Year by Year". John Williamson. Retrieved 16 September 2018.
2. Kimball, Duncan (2007). "Record Labels – Fable Records". Milesago: Australasian Music and Popular Culture 1964–1975. ICE Productions. Retrieved 20 September 2018.