The most famous line-up consisted of prolific songwriters Ross Wilson (ex Daddy Cool) and guitarist Eric McCusker (who luckily pestered Wilson to let him join, doing three auditions, after the initial outing of Mondo Rock had lost momentum) as well as Paul Christie on bass (ex-Kevin Borich Express, who later formed The Party Boys), John James "J. J." Hackett, ex-Stars, on drums, and the versatile James Black (now leading the RocKwiz TV show house band on SBS) on keyboards and guitar. This line-up recorded the second LP Chemistry, out July 1981. The first LP was Primal Park (1979).
The group had numerous successes on the Australian charts. Early hits included Fugitive Kind, Chemistry, State Of The Heart, and Cool World - the latter three collected on their award-winning second album Chemistry. 1980s teen-idol Rick Springfield recorded a version of McCusker's State Of The Heart some years later, making the U.S Top 40.
Further success followed in 1982 with the release of their third LP Nuovo Mondo, spawning the Top 10 single No Time, as well as the Top 40 hits The Queen And Me and the haunting In Another Love. John Farnham recorded a version of A Touch Of Paradise contained on this album, which became a Top 20 single from his 1986 Whispering Jack album.
They had to wait until 1984's The Modern Bop LP for their biggest success however. It came from the McCusker penned "Come Said the Boy", a provocative tale about the loss of virginity , which was banned at the time of release by many radio stations including Sydney's then top-rated 2SM. This failed to stop the song's momentum though, and it went on to become the band's most successful single, peaking at number 2 on the Australian charts in 1984, and is still played on radio today. The album featured two more minor hits - Baby Wants To Rock, and the title track The Modern Bop. In the same year, Ross Wilson wrote the song Bop Girl which his wife Pat Wilson recorded. The song was a major hit in Australia, cracking the Top 5.
Things were cooling by 1986's new recording Boom Baby Boom, however the group still scored a further two hit singles - Rule Of Threes and Primitive Love Rites - the latter being a minor hit in the U.S.
1990 saw their last recording of new material as Mondo Rock, in the Why Fight It LP. The singles released were Things Are Hotting Up and I Had You In Mind, however the group seemed to be running out of steam.
They still play together from time to time, and more recently starred in the 2006 Countdown Spectacular concerts (which were seen by more than 100,000 people throughout Australia), performing a medley of Cool World and Summer Of '81, and a full version of Come Said The Boy.
Ross Wilson dabbled in a solo career and had success with the single Bed Of Nails. (from Wikipedia)
Chemistry
Mondo Rock Lyrics
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She turned me round
She said to me:
"It all depends on
The chemistry...."
And
If something comes your way
You can wash it down the drain
Or make it your own
Don't waste it
Don't throw it away!
If the chemistry is right
If the chemistry is there
If the chemistry is right
You sit and wait
You stay at home
You hesitate you
End up alone but
Once in a long while
If something comes your way
You can wash it down the drain
Or make it your own
Don't waste it
Don't throw it away!
If the chemistry is right
If the chemistry is there
If the chemistry is right
If the chemistry is there......
Mondo Rock's song "Chemistry" is a poignant exploration of the importance of chemistry between two people in determining the course of their relationship. The opening lines, "She turned me round, She said to me: 'It all depends on The chemistry...'" bring to attention the significant role that chemistry plays between two individuals looking to take their relationship forward. The song emphasizes that the right chemistry can lead to a great relationship but hesitation, procrastination, or a lack of initiative can lead to losing out on something good that comes our way. The lyrics advise that once in a while, we come across something real and meaningful, and it's essential to grab hold of it and not let it slip away.
The lyrics are resonant with a sense of longing and lost opportunities, and they try to motivate the listener to take the leap of faith and give a new relationship a chance. The lyrics' repetition, "if the chemistry is right, if the chemistry is there" etches a picture of someone sitting on the fence, unsure about the validity of the relationship. The initial hesitation and reluctance to take the risk are a part of the natural course of things, yet it's important to recognize and seize the opportunity once the right chemistry clicks.
Overall, the song is an ode to chemistry, and as it embodies a universal feeling of seeking and finding a soulmate, it has stayed relevant with audiences even today.
Line by Line Meaning
She turned me round
She got my attention
She said to me: "It all depends on The chemistry...."
She explained that the connection between two people is crucial
Once in a long while If something comes your way You can wash it down the drain Or make it your own Don't waste it Don't throw it away!
Opportunities are rare, grab them when they present themselves
If the chemistry is right If the chemistry is there If the chemistry is right
The success of a relationship is dependent on mutual chemistry
You sit and wait You stay at home You hesitate you End up alone but
If you're too passive, you'll miss out
Once in a long while If something comes your way You can wash it down the drain Or make it your own Don't waste it Don't throw it away!
Opportunities are rare, grab them when they present themselves
If the chemistry is right If the chemistry is there If the chemistry is right If the chemistry is there......
The importance of mutual chemistry in a relationship is emphasized again
Contributed by Kaylee E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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She turned me round
She said to me:
"It all depends on
The chemistry..."
And
Once in a long while
If something comes your way
You can wash it down the drain
Or make it your own
Don't waste it
Don't throw it away!
If the chemistry is right
If the chemistry is there
If the chemistry is right
If the chemistry is there
You sit and wait
You stay at home
You hesitate you
End up alone but
Once in a long while
If something comes your way
You can wash it down the drain
Or make it your own
Don't waste it
Don't throw it away!
If the chemistry is right
If the chemistry is there
If the chemistry is right
If the chemistry is there...
Once in a long while
If something comes your way
You can wash it down the drain
Or make it your own
Don't waste it
Don't throw it away!
If the chemistry is right
If the chemistry is there
If the chemistry is right
If the chemistry is there...
If the chemistry is right
If the chemistry is there
If the chemistry is right
If the chemistry is there...
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@CommodoreVNSS89
This has always been a favourite hit from an absolute legend of a band.. used to hear this song alot on the school bus radio in the mornings when I was a teenager in the early 80βs Ahhh the memories!
@sweetandmagical
Same lol yup was awesome
@northseabrent
Back when you were famous because you were actually talented....The base playing is sublime..
@starshadow5167
Love the base. Just so awesome.
@davidbeazley1958
Base is the best.
@geoffreybreasley9845
Gm~F Long ago in college day F\Bb you could measure my hand by the style of play F\Bb~ hitchicing home when the dollars ran low F\Bb~ I had little to do nothing to say F\Bb~~~
@Sk8rboy420
#boomer
@sweetandmagical
Yup !
@dodojack1045
Ahhhh the days when the music was more valued than the dancing..!!! Great work Ross & thanks for the joy of you.
@bicbouy4126
EPIC DANCE MOVES !!!!!! How good would it be seeing Ross Wilson and Peter Garret busting their moves out togetherβ¦β¦. ππ€£ππ€£ π