Brian Cadd (born 1946) is an Australian musician. A singer/songwriter he also plays keyboards and produces. Growing up in Perth, he entered a T.V. talent quest - aged around 12 - and was offered work as a pianist on a T.V. show. Moving to Tasmania then Melbourne he played with the Beale Street Jazz Band and The Castaways. In 1966 he joined The Groop which had three hit singles, and later Axiom in 1969 and had hit singles with Arkansas Grass, A Little Ray of Sunshine and My Baby's Gone — all of which he co-wrote with Don Mudie. 1946 (MCMXLVI) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ... Motto: Ubertas et Fidelitas (Fertility and Faithfulness) Nickname: The Apple Isle Other Australian states and territories Capital Hobart Government Governor Premier Const. ... Melbourne is the state capital and largest city in the Australian state of Victoria, and the second-largest city in Australia (after Sydney), with a population of approximately 3. ... 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link goes to calendar) // Events January January 1 - In a coup, Colonel Jean-Bédel Bokassa ousts president David Dacko and takes over the Central African Republic. ... 1969 (MCMLXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday For other uses, see Number 1969. ...

In the 1970s he had success as a solo artist — Ginger Man was his debut solo single. He won the 'Most Outstanding Composition' award at the Tokyo World Popular Song Festival with Don't You Know It's Magic (later recorded by John Farnham). Brian wrote the theme song and score for the 1973 movie Alvin Purple and the sequel Alvin Rides Again in 1975. He joined Flying Burrito Brothers in 1991 and toured with them for several years. He is now based in Sydney and is chairman of the Australian Music Industry Advisory Council. The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, inclusive. ... John Peter Farnham (born July 1, 1949), is an Australian pop singer. ... Alvin Purple is a successful 1973 Australian comedy film. ... Cover of The Gilded Palace of Sin (1969) The Flying Burrito Brothers were an early country rock band, best known for their massively influential debut album, 1969s The Gilded Palace of Sin. ... Sydney is the state capital of New South Wales and with a population of over four million people is the most populous city in Australia. ...

Brian's songs have been covered by numerous artists including Bonnie Tyler, Joe Cocker and Ringo Starr. This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Joe Cocker Joe Cocker (born John Robert Cocker, May 20, 1944) is a pop music singer. ... Ringo Starr as photographed by John Kelly for the 1968 LP The Beatles (aka The White Album). Richard Starkey, MBE (born July 7, 1940 in Liverpool, England), known by his stage name Ringo Starr, is a popular British musician, best known as drummer for The Beatles. ...

See also

• 1972 in music
• The Masters Apprentices - Brian wrote songs for them
• Glenn Shorrock   - also a member of Axiom
• Turn Up The Beat - song produced by Brian Cadd

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External links

• Brian Cadd official web page
• Discography at Australian Rock Database