Lionel Long (1939-1998) was an Australian folk-and-country singer with a special love of historical ballads and Australian culture. His first big hit was a popular 1961 version of "Waltzing Matilda," which set the tone for his later records, although as the 'Sixties progressed, Long widened his lens and tackled different topics and styles of music. Lionel Long later became known as an actor, appearing on several popular Australian TV shows. He's a quick look at his work...
Lionel Long "Waltzing Matilda" (Columbia Records, 1961) (LP)
Lionel Long "The Wild Colonial Boy" (Columbia Records, 1962) (LP)
Lionel Long/Various Artists "The Bold Bushrangers, v. 1: Songs Of Wild Colonial Days" (Columbia Records, 1963) (LP)
Lionel Long "Long Ago" (Columbia Records, 1964) (LP)
(Produced by Mal Cunningham)
Lionel Long "Songs Of The Sea" (Columbia Records, 1964) (LP)
Lionel Long "Songs Of A Sunburnt Country" (Columbia Records, 1964) (LP)
Lionel Long "Amberwren And Other Folk Songs" (Columbia Records, 1966) (LP)
Lionel Long "Today" (Columbia Records, 1967) (LP)
(Produced by Eric Dunn)
Lionel Long "Walkabout" (Columbia Records, 196--?) (LP)
(Produced by Eric Dunn & Ron Martin)
Lionel Long "Close Up" (Columbia Records, 1970) (LP)
(Produced by Eric Dunn)
Long branches out into mainstream country music, with a fairly hip, contemporary set, covering four Merle Haggard songs, one by Buck Owens, Shel Silverstein's "Ned Kelly," and a Carter Family oldie ("Wildwood Flower") for good measure. There are also two originals composed by Lionel Long, "Believe Me Lord" and "Sugarcane Country Blues."
Lionel Long "The Man From Snowy River" (RCA Victor, 1973) (LP)
Lionel Long "Brandied Plums (Australian Export)" (RCA-Australia, 1974) (LP)
(Produced by Lionel Long & Ron Martin)
Lionel Long "Australia! Australia!" (RCA Victor, 1975) (LP)
(Produced by Tweed Harris)
Lionel Long "High, Wild And Handsome" (Axis Records, 1980) (LP)
(Produced by Mike Harvey, Phil Israel & Garry Nixon)
