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.
Trusting You
Australian Crawl Lyrics
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Friendly face on sahky ground
I stand back of you
It's safer there
I'll see you through
Trusting you
Is there anyway of
I put my
Trust in you
Is there anyway of
Trusting You
Dreams schemes plots and plans
You pat my back and shake my hand
Your sleeve holds an acce
You sing your song
You keep my pace
Your time will come and go
For a while you'll have control
Take your pound of flesh
Feed your greed and
leave guiltless
Australian Crawl's song "Trusting You" is a powerful anthem about trust, betrayal, and the painful aftermath of believing in someone who ultimately lets you down. The lyrics describe a situation where the singer is standing behind someone they trust, someone who seems to have good intentions but is also standing in shaky ground. The singer feels safer back there, as if the other person's actions might cause them to stumble or fall, and pledges to see them through their difficulties. However, as the chorus reveals, this trust is fragile and fraught with doubt: "Trusting you / Is there any way of / Trusting you / I put my / Trust in you / Is there any way of / Trusting You."
The song then goes on to describe the other person's behavior, which seems to involve a lot of smooth talk and flattery, backed up by schemes and plots. They pat the singer on the back and shake their hand, implying a sense of camaraderie and shared goals, but the singer realizes that there's an ulterior motive at play. The other person has an ace up their sleeve, a trick or advantage they're holding back, and they sing their own song and set their own pace without regard for anyone else. The singer warns that this kind of behavior can't last forever, that eventually the other person will lose control and be forced to confront their own guilt. But in the meantime, they're taking their pound of flesh and feeding their greed, leaving the singer and others like them to pick up the pieces.
Overall, "Trusting You" is a powerful song that captures the emotions and struggles of anyone who has ever put their faith in someone who turned out not to deserve it. The lyrics are full of vivid imagery and clever wordplay, and the melody and instrumentation are both haunting and catchy. It's a testament to the enduring appeal of Australian Crawl's music that this song continues to be loved and appreciated by fans all around the world.
Line by Line Meaning
I can see you now
I am able to visualize your appearance in my mind's eye
Friendly face on shaky ground
A comforting expression while experiencing an unstable situation
I stand back of you
I position myself at a safe distance behind you
It's safer there
Being behind you provides me with a sense of security
I'll see you through
I will offer unwavering support and encouragement
Trusting you
Having faith in your dependability and reliability
Is there anyway of
Is there a method or manner of
I put my
I had placed my
Trust in you
Confidence in your capability and honesty
Dreams schemes plots and plans
Aspirations, strategies, conspiracies, and designs
You pat my back and shake my hand
You offer support and congratulations in a friendly manner
Your sleeve holds an ace
You possess an advantage or hidden resource
You sing your song
You express your perspective or agenda in a persuasive manner
You keep my pace
You maintain a synchronized rhythm or tempo with me
Your time will come and go
You will experience periods of influence and loss of power
For a while you'll have control
You will have authority for a temporary period
Take your pound of flesh
Extract the maximum amount of benefit from the situation
Feed your greed and
Satisfy your selfish desires and
leave guiltless
Avoid experiencing remorse or regret for your actions
Contributed by Asher A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.