Old Man Emu

"Old Man Emu" is a song written and recorded by the Australian country singer John Williamson. In 1970, Williamson performed the song on TV talent show, New Faces, winning first place.^[1] Williamson signed with Fable Records after the win.^[2]

B-side"Gum Tree"

ReleasedMay 1970 (1970-05)

StudioTrafalgar Studios, Sydney

GenreCountry

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"Old Man Emu"
Single by John Williamson
from the album John Williamson
B-side	"Gum Tree"
Released	May 1970 (1970-05)
Studio	Trafalgar Studios, Sydney
Genre	Country
Length	2:50
Label	Fable Records
Songwriter	John Williamson
Producer	John Williamson
John Williamson singles chronology
"Old Man Emu" (1970) "Under the Bridge/The Unexplored Shadows of Mine" (1970)

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"Old Man Emu" was released in May 1970 as Williamson's first single and the lead single from his album, John Williamson. The song peaked at number 4 on the Kent Music Report and was certified gold in Australia^[3]