Great Wall (song)
1986 single by Boom Crash Opera
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"Great Wall" is a song by Australian rock band Boom Crash Opera.[1] It was the first single from their self-titled 1987 album,[2] and reached number five on the Australian music charts.[3][4] Great Wall's lyrics reference the New South Wales Hume Weir (Dam).
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| "Great Wall" | ||||
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Original 1986 cover | ||||
| Single by Boom Crash Opera | ||||
| from the album Boom Crash Opera | ||||
| Released | 1986 | |||
| Recorded | 1986 | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 3:46 4:59 (extended mix) | |||
| Label | WEA Records | |||
| Songwriters | Dale Ryder, Richard Pleasance, Greg O'Connor | |||
| Producer | Steve Brown | |||
| Boom Crash Opera singles chronology | ||||
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At the 1986 Countdown Australian Music Awards the song won Best Debut single.[5][6]
Reception
Jane Gazzo said, "Featuring a 'hey hey' catch cry coupled with bombastic beats and a chugging bassline, it was a superb single to release as a debut."[7]
Track listing
- 7" single (7.258695)
- "Great Wall" (Dale Ryder) - 3:46
- "Caught Between Two Towns" (Peter Farnan) - 3:23
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (1986) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report)[8][9] | 5 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (1986) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report)[9] | 39 |
Personnel
- Drums – Peter Maslen
- Engineer – Chris Corr
- Guitar – Peter Farnan
- Guitar, Bass – Richard Pleasance
- Keyboards – Greg O'Connor
- Mastered By – Paul Ibbotson
- Vocals – Dale Ryder