Their 1980 debut album The Boys Light Up had a number of hit singles including the title track; "Indisposed"; and "Beautiful People". The Boys Light Up appeared on the Aussie charts for 104 weeks. In 1981 the band released their second album, Sirocco. This album contained the hits "Lakeside", "Things Don't Seem" and "Errol", a song written about the Australian actor Errol Flynn. It was produced by Peter Dawkins in Sydney.
In 1982 they released the Sons of Beaches album. The album was recorded in Hawaii with producer Mike Chapman. The album featured the hit "Shutdown" and it became their third album in a row to reach the top five in the Australian charts.
Soon afterwards Bill McDonough left the band. The remaining members then recorded the EP Semantics. The EP contained what would become possibly their best-known song, "Reckless".
The first of two deaths in the group came in 1984 when Guy McDonough died in Melbourne of viral pneumonia secondary to endocarditis due to intravenous amphetamine use. "From Simon Binks: Incorrect and libellous. You'd better hope Bill doesn't see this. Guy died after receiving intravenous vitamin supplements from a naturopath friend of ours to overcome a curious fatigue".
The band recorded their final studio album, Between A Rock And A Hard Place, in 1985.
Tensions within the band caused them to disband in 1986. Performing a final concert on 27 January 1986, the concert was recorded and released under the title The Final Wave.
In seven years, Australian Crawl sold over a million records in Australia. After the group disbanded, Reyne went on to pursue a successful solo career. Robinson moved into a career in television (with Network Ten's Page One) and documentaries; in the 1990s he became the manager for the Reyne brothers, James and David. (David had been the drummer in Reyne and Binks' first band, Spiff Roach.) "From Simon Binks: No. David never played in Spiff Rouch. Bill filled those shoes. David was the first drummer in Australian Crawl."
After a three-year battle with lymphoma, Robinson died on 13 October 1996. The band was inducted into the Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA) Hall of Fame in 1996, just before Robinson's death.
In 2002 EMI released a two-CD Greatest Hits package called Australian Crawl: James Reyne, The Definitive Collection, which contained songs from the band and from James Reyne's solo career.
"All the names on the picture in this forum are wrong. You have me labelled as James Reyne. Simon Binks"
"Thank you for your corrections Mr Binks - I thought I was mistaken but realise I was right.
Hoochie Gucci Fiorucci Mama
Australian Crawl Lyrics
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While the children at the government schools send money for the poor
And all you buy you bargain for, with your little man
So that from your silks down to your paramour
Your tres, tres, paragon
So it's a backbeach in the summer
The chalet for the snow
You got really no place to go
Antiques flown in from venice fill your house upon the hill
While your money sold the soul love of rock and roll
For some cheap disco thrill
I've seen your peers pouting over beers
The loneliness it showed
Mistaking tacky sex for sensuality
They bought in toorak road
So it's a backbeach in the summer
The chalet for the snow
You poor hoochie gucci fiorucci mama
You got really no place to go
Inside her empty castle
Her lonely heart will dwell
The life that she's been losing's
Like some stony bagatelle
The loving that you never found
You don't know the reason why
Oh hoochie gucci fiorucci mama
Don't you cry
The lyrics of "Hoochie Gucci Fiorucci Mama" by Australian Crawl are a satirical portrayal of a wealthy woman who spends extravagantly on luxury items, while her peers struggle with loneliness and poverty. The song opens with the singer pointing out how the woman purchases clothing that has never been worn before, while kids in government schools send money for the poor.
The woman is depicted as frivolous, bargaining for everything she buys, from her silks to her paramours. The chorus highlights the irony of her situation; she has access to countless luxuries but still feels like she has nowhere to go, stuck in a maze of materialism.
The song goes on to criticize her peers, who equally suffer from their loneliness shown by seeking companionship in cheap disco thrills. The singer highlights their misunderstanding of sensuality, mistaking tacky sex for true passion.
In conclusion, the song serves to criticize those who prioritize materialistic items over the joys of genuine human relationships. Australian Crawl's use of irony, satire and contrast creates a compelling and thought-provoking commentary on the emptiness of materialism.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyday i see you wearing things that have never been worn before
I observe you wearing new clothes every day that none have donned before.
While the children at the government schools send money for the poor
Meanwhile, the government school students donate money for the destitute.
And all you buy you bargain for, with your little man
Each item you purchase is subject to bartering with your mate.
So that from your silks down to your paramour
Hence, from your silk garments to your secret lover.
Your tres, tres, paragon
You indeed are a perfect example!
So it's a backbeach in the summer
In summer, you'll be at the back of the beach.
The chalet for the snow
In winters, you'll stay at a chalet with snow.
You poor hoochie gucci fiorucci mama
It's sad, You hoochie gucci fiorucci mama!
You got really no place to go
You don't really have any destination to go.
Antiques flown in from venice fill your house upon the hill
You are cluttering your hilltop abode with antiques flown from Venice.
While your money sold the soul love of rock and roll
You sold away the core essence of rock and roll for some cash.
For some cheap disco thrill
Spur of the moment pleasure from tacky disco music.
I've seen your peers pouting over beers
I have seen your friends sulking over drinks.
The loneliness it showed
Their desolation was evident.
Mistaking tacky sex for sensuality
They wrongly accounted passionless sex for sensuality.
They bought in toorak road
They invested in high-end properties of Toorak Road.
Inside her empty castle
Inside her vacant palace,
Her lonely heart will dwell
she will reside with her lonesome heart.
The life that she's been losing's
The life that she's losing is
Like some stony bagatelle
similar to a stony trinket.
The loving that you never found
The affection you have never felt.
You don't know the reason why
You are unaware of the reason behind it.
Oh hoochie gucci fiorucci mama
Oh, poor hoochie gucci fiorucci mama!
Don't you cry
Please don't weep.
Contributed by Gavin W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@teresarowe991
Love this song, Thank you Anthony for the introduction❣️💯
@scottcannon2674
Beautiful. Love how you guys had songs like this and awesome rock songs too. I can't even imagine where you guys would of went if Guy didn't pass. Absolute favorite Aussie band
@grantmclean4268
Maybe, someday, this band and this guy thanks to internet and sorry to say, Spotify 🤬 will get the Kudos they Deserve. Australian Crawl, Australian Legends 🤠🤘👍
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