| John Williamson in Symphony | ||||
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| Live album by John Williamson with the Sydney Symphony | ||||
| Released | 28 January 2011 | |||
| Recorded | October 2010 | |||
| Venue | Sydney Opera House | |||
| Label | Warner Music Australia | |||
| Producer | John Williamson | |||
| John Williamson albums chronology | ||||
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John Williamson in Symphony is a live album by Australian country music artist John Williamson with the Sydney Symphony conducted by Guy Noble. The album was recorded at the Sydney Opera House in October 2010, two days after being inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame. Directly after the concert, Mark Poston, Chairman of EMI Australia presented Williamson with a plaque showing all thirty-five of his EMI album covers from his forty year career. The plaque reads: "Presented to John Williamson in recognition of 40 Years 'True Blue'. This plaque is awarded in tribute to four decades of great stories and songs ... and making Australia a better place. With respect and best wishes from all your mates at EMI Australia."[1]
The album was released in January 2011[2] and was certified platinum in 2013.[2]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Islands of Oceans" | 4:19 | |
| 2. | "Wintergreen" | Williamson | 2:51 |
| 3. | "Cootamundra Wattle" | Williamson | 4:11 |
| 4. | "Hawkesbury River Lovin'" | Williamson | 3:52 |
| 5. | "Salisbury Street" | 3:34 | |
| 6. | "Flower on the Water" | 3:16 | |
| 7. | "Boogie with M'Baby" | Williamson | 8:01 |
| 8. | "Tubbo Station" | 3:27 | |
| 9. | "You and My Guitar" | 3:02 | |
| 10. | "A Bushman Can't Survive" | 3:48 | |
| 11. | "Galleries of Pink Galahs" | 4:11 | |
| 12. | "Cape York Peninsula" | 2:42 | |
| 13. | "Look Out Cunnamulla" | 3:02 | |
| 14. | "The Prettiest Girl in the Kimberley" | Williamson | 3:03 |
| 15. | "Chandelier of Stars" | 3:22 | |
| 16. | "Raining on the Rock" | Williamson | 4:37 |
| 17. | "Waltzing Matilda" | Banjo Paterson | 3:23 |
| 18. | "True Blue" | Williamson | 4:23 |
| 19. | "Old Man Emu" | Williamson | 3:51 |
The DVD includes bonus features including the presentation to Williamson of "40 Years 'True Blue' ", interviews with industry and family members, and out-takes.[3]
Charts
| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian DVD Chart[4] | 2 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[5] | Platinum | 15,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
| Country | Date | Format | Label | Catalogue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 28 January 2011[2][6] | Shrinesong, Warner Music Australia | 0944772 | |
References
- ↑ "Year by Year". John Williamson. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
- 1 2 3 "In Symphony by John Williamson (CD)". Sanity. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
- ↑ "John Williamson in symphony [sound recording] : with the Sydney Symphony". National Library of Australia. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
- ↑ "ARIA Report Issue 1103" (PDF). ARIA. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 May 2011. Retrieved 16 September 2018.
- ↑ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2013 DVDs" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association.
- ↑ "In Symphony by John Williamson (DD)". Apple Music. Retrieved 28 September 2018.