Hey INXS Lovers

Newsletter - Vol. 1, No. 14

In this issue: Episode 68, The Swing and other stories with Philip Mortlock; Lust; This Week in INXS History; Recent Patron Exclusive—Wembley Videos; and more!

Episode 68: The Swing and other stories with Philip Mortlock

 

After 67 episodes completed, Bee and I were in for a treat with our latest guest Philip Mortlock. Not only intrinsic in assisting INXS leave the smaller independent label Deluxe that produced INXS’ first two albums, Philip’s massive expertise with other luminary bands such as Cold Chisel and Icehouse paved the way for his artistic prowess to design The Swing, Dekadance and Listen Like Thieves album covers.

 

With clever themes and narratives highlighted on all of the singles, videos and album covers/sleeves, Philip was crucial in introducing the world to the timeless images and vistas that were INXS. 

 

Having forged a career that included being a board member with A.R.I.A, producing the inspiring Alberts Documentary and building the Origin Publishing Label, Philip has left an indelible footprint on the Australian entertainment industry.

 

So, sit back and be taken back to a time and place that is most special to INXS fans. 

 

 

Peace and love!

Haydn

 

The new episode drops on Sunday, 12 September. INXS Access All Areas is available on Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, and Amazon Music. 

LUST

On 27 August, Atlantic Recording Corporation released Lust, the eighth of the Deadly Sins-themed mini compilations of INXS tunes. These appear to be digital-only releases.

 

Previous releases in this series:

  • 20 August: Gluttony
  • 13 August: Greed
  • 30 July: Sloth
  • 30 July: Pride
  • 16 July: Wrath
  • 16 July: Envy
  • 2 July: Original Sin
 
Listen to Lust on Spotify

This Week in INXS History

Friday, 11 September 1981

On Friday, 11 September, 1981, INXS played their Moontan Dance show at the Manly Vale Hotel, Sydney, Australia.

 

The band’s manager CM Murphy thought the name Moontan Dance would appeal to surfer crowds. According to the book INXS: Story to Story: The Official Autobiography, ‘a moontan dance was a surf goof in which wave riders ran around under a full moon in all their [naked] glory.’ 

 

By the way: according to Bee in Episode 67, the site of the former Manly Vale Hotel is now a girls’ school. All good things must come to an end....

Recent Patron Exclusive: Wembley Videos

On Sunday morning, 05 September, Nick Egan premiered a 50-minute video from his personal collection to a group of INXS AAA Patrons. The video included footage from the sound check the night before the legendary 13 July 1991 show and backstage footage from the evening of the show. These videos had never been shown publicly before! We are grateful to Nick for sharing with us this piece of INXS history.

 

For access to exclusive online events such as this, become a Podcast Patron for as little as $5 a month!

 

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Podcast Patron Profile: Jo Robbins

Name: Jo Robbins

Born: 22nd April 1963

Lives: England

INXS fan since: 1985

First: INXS concert: Royal Albert Hall, London 1985

Last INXS concert: Wembley Arena, London 1990

Fave single: Never Tear Us Apart

Fave album: Kick

Fave INXS video: Never Tear Us Apart

Fave band member: Michael and Jon equally!

Fave concert: Wembley Stadium

Fave pod episodes: Nick Egan, Andrew Farriss, Tim Farriss interview

Fave INXS lyric: I’ll Make Wine From Your Tears...

INXS Rare Crew T-Shirt Auction Ends Soon

This INXS Rare Crew Tee Shirt: Just For Kicks 2000 from Andrew Farriss’  collection has never been worn and is in Mint condition. Proceeds go to the independent Podcast INXS Access All Areas, helping us to continue to bring you a quality weekly show all about INXS and more. Auction ends 10 Sep, 2021 15:53:24 AEST.

 
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