Bullamakanka
Australian country music band
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Bullamakanka was an Australian country music trio formed in 1978. The band toured extensively throughout the 1980s and their distinctive melding of Australian bush music with American bluegrass gained them a large following.
Bullamakanka | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Australia |
| Genres | country music |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Labels | Mercury, RCA, EMI |
| Past members | Ray Young, Dave Ovenden, Rex Radonich (1978-1986), Rod McCormack (1986-) |
In 1986, Rex Radonich died in a car accident and Rod McCormack joined the band. The band's single, "Home Amongst the Gum Trees", brought them a considerable measure of crossover success.
Discography
Albums
Studio albums
Live albums
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Bullas Live |
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Compilation albums
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| The Best of Bullamakanka |
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| Then and Now: The Best of Bullamakanka |
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Singles
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions |
Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUS [2] | |||
| 1982 | "Waratah and Wattle" | - | Bullamakanka |
| "Home Among the Gumtrees" | 88 | ||
| 1983 | "Dr Who" | - | In Search Of |
| "Gaylene" / "Dingo Hang Dog Blues" | - | ||
| 1986 | "Goodbye Blinky Bill" (with John Williamson) | - | All the Best (John Williamson album) |
| 1988 | "Ride These Roads" | - | From the Heart |
| 1990 | "Dust" | - |
Awards
Country Music Awards of Australia
The Country Music Awards of Australia (CMAA) (also known as the Golden Guitar Awards) is an annual awards night held in January during the Tamworth Country Music Festival, celebrating recording excellence in the Australian country music industry. They have been held annually since 1973.[3]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | "Home Among the Gum Trees" | Vocal Group or Duo of the Year | Won |
| 1984 | "Gaylene" | Vocal Group or Duo of the Year | Won |
| 1985 | "G'Day" | Vocal Group or Duo of the Year | Won |
| 1989 | "Bullabounce" | Instrumental of the Year | Won |
| 1990 | "Ride These Roads" | Vocal Group or Duo of the Year | Won |
| 1991 | "Dust" | Vocal Group or Duo of the Year | Won |
- Note: wins only