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John Farnham on Meeting his First Manager

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John Farnham on Meeting his First Manager

  • NFSA IDRY437TD3
  • TypeRadio
  • MediumAudio
  • FormInterview
  • Duration27 mins, 9 secs

In this early 1970s radio interview, John Farnham talks about the night he was discovered by manager Darryl Sambell while playing with his band, Strings Unlimited.

The band were supporting a young singer named Bev Harrell that evening at a gig in a Victorian country town. Harrell was also managed by Sambell, who said he saw potential in Farnham.

Courtesy of
The Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney

In this early 1970s radio interview, John Farnham talks about the night he was discovered by manager Darryl Sambell while playing with his band, Strings Unlimited.

The band were supporting a young singer named Bev Harrell that evening at a gig in a Victorian country town. Harrell was also managed by Sambell, who said he saw potential in Farnham.

Courtesy of
The Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney
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