Sydney band Sunnyboys remain one of the most highly regarded and best-loved… Read Full Bio ↴Sydney band Sunnyboys remain one of the most highly regarded and best-loved bands of the Australian post-punk era. Fronted by the enigmatic and youthful singer/songwriter and guitarist Jeremy Oxley, the band breathed some freshness and vitality into the Sydney music scene in the early 80s.
Essentially Sunnyboys wore their influences on their sleeve - The Remains, The Flamin' Groovies, The Kinks and The Beatles with a dash of Detroit muscle thrown in for good measure. They produced melodic power pop classics and were rewarded with an immediate positive response.
Between 1980 and 1984 they released their self-titled EP (1980) and 3 albums: "Sunnyboys" (1981), "Individuals" (1982) and "Get Some Fun" (1984).
However, Jeremy Oxley's battle with schizophrenia plagued the band and Sunnyboys announced their break-up in June 1984. Their farewell tour produced the album "Real Live" which was recorded over two nights in Sydney (29th and 30th June).
In 1985, the French label Closer combined The Sunnyboys' first two albums as a double set entitled "Days Are Gone" for the European market.
In late 1987, Jeremy Oxley attempted to revive Sunnyboys with a new line-up. The new band signed a deal with RCA and released an album entitled "Wildcat" (produced by ex-Sherbet keyboard player, Garth Porter). The album failed to convince old Sunnyboys fans and the band broke up again in 1990.
In July 1991, Mushroom released the compilation album "Plays The Best" and the original line-up reunited for a national tour.
Also "Shakin' - Live 1991" (1993, live cd + "Sunnyboys" EP) has been released by Phantom and "This Is Real" (2004, double-CD, Singles/Live/Rare) by Feel Presents.
The band:
Jeremy Oxley - Guitar, vocals
Peter Oxley - Bass
Richard Burgman - Guitar
Bill Bilson - Drums
For more info see the band's MySpace profile and this.
Essentially Sunnyboys wore their influences on their sleeve - The Remains, The Flamin' Groovies, The Kinks and The Beatles with a dash of Detroit muscle thrown in for good measure. They produced melodic power pop classics and were rewarded with an immediate positive response.
Between 1980 and 1984 they released their self-titled EP (1980) and 3 albums: "Sunnyboys" (1981), "Individuals" (1982) and "Get Some Fun" (1984).
However, Jeremy Oxley's battle with schizophrenia plagued the band and Sunnyboys announced their break-up in June 1984. Their farewell tour produced the album "Real Live" which was recorded over two nights in Sydney (29th and 30th June).
In 1985, the French label Closer combined The Sunnyboys' first two albums as a double set entitled "Days Are Gone" for the European market.
In late 1987, Jeremy Oxley attempted to revive Sunnyboys with a new line-up. The new band signed a deal with RCA and released an album entitled "Wildcat" (produced by ex-Sherbet keyboard player, Garth Porter). The album failed to convince old Sunnyboys fans and the band broke up again in 1990.
In July 1991, Mushroom released the compilation album "Plays The Best" and the original line-up reunited for a national tour.
Also "Shakin' - Live 1991" (1993, live cd + "Sunnyboys" EP) has been released by Phantom and "This Is Real" (2004, double-CD, Singles/Live/Rare) by Feel Presents.
The band:
Jeremy Oxley - Guitar, vocals
Peter Oxley - Bass
Richard Burgman - Guitar
Bill Bilson - Drums
For more info see the band's MySpace profile and this.
The Seeker
Sunnyboys Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'The Seeker' by these artists:
7Zuma7 I don't turn the chairs, I don't turn the tables I…
A.P.T.A I wrap myself in blankets Pretend it's you in my head You…
Angband Riding my snake, in the desert of life Legacies of war…
Benevolent Frightening doubts, crawling in Frantic queries, veiled as s…
Blue Rodeo You were the seeker Then you found there's nothing to find…
Cast I've looked under chairs I've looked under tables I've tri…
Doctor Smoke In his hand he holds the key to open gateways…
Dolly Parton I am a seeker A poor sinful creature There is no weaker…
Dum Dums I'm not entirely satisfied, I easily see behind the lies, …
Julie and Dan I am a seeker, a poor sinful creature There is no…
KITCHEN - Dolly Parton I am a seeker A poor sinful creature There is no weaker…
KITCHEN - The Who I've looked under chairs I've looked under tables I've tried…
Pete Townshend I've looked under chairs I've looked under tables I try to…
Pete Townshend & Raphael Rudd I've looked under chairs I've looked under tables I try to f…
Project Pitchfork Oliver had a dream He dreamt that all made sense Everything…
RAM I'm inside you I'm within your mind All around you no peace …
Rush I've looked under chairs I've looked under tables I've tried…
S.T.R.S.G.N Baby ima soul seeker Bragging bout you to all of my…
Scumbucket Eat what you will need Can you see the pics are…
Shelby Lynne I am a seeker,a poor sinful creature There is no weaker…
Steve Earle I was eight years old when my granddaddy died He…
The Raconteurs (Feat. Pete Townshend) I've looked under chairs I've looked under tables I try to f…
The Raconteurs feat. Pete Townshend I've looked under chairs I've looked under tables I try to…
The Who I've looked under chairs I've looked under tables I've tried…
The Who_(p) I've looked under chairs I've looked under tables I've tri…
Townshend Pete I've looked under chairs I've looked under tables I try to f…
Who I've looked under chairs I've looked under tables I've tri…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Sunnyboys:
Alone With You We can lock away the bad memories together, Close the doors…
Fun fun fun Well she got her daddy's car And she cruised through the…
Gone You don't have to hang around Pretend you understand You're …
Guts of Iron Man have I made progress baby Have I made plans I can't…
Happy Man Sitting here in my room The whole damn thing is coming…
I Can't Talk to You Well I'm waiting for you baby But I can't talk to…
I'm Shakin' Making up ways of getting to you Everything in sight is…
Ik Heb Zin In Bier La la la la Vanavond vieren wij weer een groot feest Jij…
Individuals Individuals Individuals Don't you know it now Individuals In…
It's a Sunny Day Oh might I sleep Close my eyes to think I′m spoiled by…
Let You Go I′ve been through a lot of scenes with you I've seen…
Liar Got the tune, could pretend The walls are closing in I didn′…
My Only Friend What's mine in this world I take it from anyone Doesn't matt…
Stop and Think Open your eyes Open your eyes Open your eyes It's time to st…
Tell me what you say Everybody's talking behind my back Say I'm a jerk and I…
To the Bone On account of you I should be sad and I'm blue Cos…
Tomorrow Will Be Fine Tomorrow will be fine You can see it in the stars The…
Trouble in My Brain Tell me that it's true My love is not for gain Tell…
Why Do I Cry I would lose all my blues If you promised that your…
You Need a Friend Teenagers find out young You need a friend to get it…
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@philhankins7364
Absolutely Australia's most underrated band ! Jeremy Oxley on guitar ! Superb ! Very misunderstood genius!
@andycampbell7302
Love the pops & cracks from the vinyl
@Ill.fight.ya.for.it.
Just keep that guitar, you and me together. You saved my soul.
@mottthehoople693
i saw them live many times they were top notch...
@philcoleman4028
Brilliant song
@johndaviscosmo1594
How good 👍
@anthonyt4622
Best SB song ever.
@sammibee5564
More???...always...
@ArcadePrint
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