The Angels are celebrating 50 years since the release of their debut album and guitarist John Brewster joined Paul Cashmere for an in-depth conversation about the band’s earliest days, their evolution from an acoustic jug band into one of Australia’s greatest rock acts, and the lasting legacy of their first record.
In this Noise11 interview, Brewster reflects on working with legendary producers Harry Vanda and George Young, the influence of AC/DC, the arrival of Buzz Bidstrup and Chris Bailey, and the pivotal decision to move Doc Neeson from bass guitar to centre-stage frontman.
Brewster also discusses forgotten album tracks including ‘Take Me Home’, ‘High On You’, ‘Hot Lucy’, ‘Shelter From The Rain’ and ‘You Got Me Running’, revealing the stories behind the songs and why many of them disappeared from the band’s live set.
The conversation explores the original version of ‘Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again’, including why Brewster still prefers the first single recording over the album version, and how George Young’s production approach helped shape the future direction of The Angels.
Along the way, Brewster shares memories of AC/DC, writing songs in the band’s formative years, and the gradual transformation that led to classics such as ‘Take A Long Line’, ‘Marseilles’ and ‘I Ain’t The One’.
Now more than five decades after their debut, The Angels continue to attract younger audiences while remaining one of Australia’s most enduring live bands.
Watch Paul Cashmere’s full interview with John Brewster as The Angels mark the 50th anniversary of their debut album and prepare for another major year of touring across Australia.
THE ANGELS
AM I EVER GONNA SEE YOUR FACE AGAIN… 50 YEARS ON
NATIONAL TOUR
Thu 4 Jun – Cooly Rocks – Coolangatta – QLD
Fri 5 Jun – Norton Music Factory – Caloundra West – QLD
Sat 6 Jun – Beenleigh Tavern – Beenleigh – QLD
Fri 12 Jun – Hornsby RSL – Hornsby – NSW
Sat 13 Jun – The Oaks Hotel – Albion Park Rail – NSW
Fri 19 Jun – Canberra Southern Cross Club – Woden – ACT
Sat 20 Jun – The Bended Elbow – Albury – NSW
Fri 3 Jul – Country Club Showroom – Launceston – TAS
Sat 4 Jul – Wrest Point Showroom – Hobart – TAS
Fri 10 Jul – Belmont 16s – Belmont – NSW
Sat 11 Jul – Revesby Workers Club – Revesby – NSW
Fri 17 Jul – Freo Social – Fremantle – WA
Sat 18 Jul – Rosemount Hotel – Perth – WA
Fri 31 Jul – Highfield – Caringbah – NSW
Sat 1 Aug – Factory Theatre – Marrickville – NSW
Fri 7 Aug – Shoal Bay Country Club – Shoal Bay – NSW
Sat 8 Aug – Liverpool Catholic Club – Prestons – NSW
Fri 14 Aug – Eureka Hotel – Geelong – VIC
Sat 15 Aug – Corner Hotel – Melbourne – VIC
Fri 28 Aug – The Juniors – Kingsford – NSW
Sat 29 Aug – Pittwater RSL – Mona Vale – NSW
Fri 11 Sep – The Triffid – Brisbane – QLD
Sat 12 Sep – Koala Tavern – Capalaba – QLD
Fri 23 Oct – Bridge Hotel – Rozelle – NSW
Sat 24 Oct – Bridge Hotel – Rozelle – NSW
Fri 6 Nov – Hindley St Music Hall – Adelaide – SA
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