EXCLUSIVE:

The partitions of ABC studios had been shaking as soon as once more and (ageing) pop devotees had been cheering for Daryl Braithwaite when Countdown 50 Years On was filmed in Southbank final evening.

It might not have been the unique Ripponlea studios however not one of the viewers, lots of whom had dressed for the event, appeared to thoughts. As a substitute it was a celebration environment.

Whereas some had been privately blissful for the few obtainable seats, others had been grooving on the studio ground, palms within the air and swaying to the nostalgia of all of it.

Countdown 50 Years On, marking fifty years for the reason that iconic present ignited a technology of pop followers throughout the nation, lured authentic acts -and crew- as properly present acts reimagining basic hits.

With out giving an excessive amount of away, the particular hosted by Myf Warhurst & Tony Armstrong opened with a medley of memorable hits by Ross Wilson, Kate Ceberano, Grace Knight, Joe Camilleri and Daryl Braithwaite.

Rockers Regurgitator donned Devo vitality dome hats (aka flowerpots) for a imply rendition of Whip It, whereas there was additionally a Kate Bush medley.

Myf Warhurst & Tony Armstrong interviewed OG rock acts together with Hush guitarist Les Gock, Russell Morris and extra.

Attending the large evening had been Seventies producer Grant Rule and director Paul Drane, whereas announcer Gavin Wooden was within the sales space. Different authentic crew together with director Ted Emery, had been interviewed in video packages. The consensus was Countdown days had been wild, chaotic and joyous.

L to R: Paul Drane, Grant Rule.

The 90 minute particular additionally included GANGgajang, Marcia Hines and Leo Sayer. Whereas Molly Meldrum was too unwell to attend, his affect loomed giant throughout video packages and in a tribute by Dylan Lewis.

When Kate Ceberano recommended ABC merely depart the set standing for everybody to return subsequent week to report one other music present, no one was in disagreement.

Do your self a favour…

Countdown 50 Years On 7.30pm Saturday 16 November on ABC.