The Johnny O'Keefe Show: Jimmy and Fred Little
1962
The Johnny O'Keefe Show: Jimmy and Fred Little
1962
- NFSA IDMWACVH08
- TypeTelevision
- MediumMoving Image
- FormSeries
- GenresYouth, Variety show, Indigenous themes or stories, Indigenous as subject, Popular music
- Year1962
- WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that the following program may contain images and/or audio of deceased persons
In this 1962 clip, legendary singer Jimmy Little appears alongside his brother Fred on episode 27 of The Johnny O’Keefe Show. Performing ‘Twisting the Night Away’, the pair bring warmth and harmony to one of Australia’s most iconic music programs.
Jimmy Little was one of the first Aboriginal artists to achieve mainstream success, and this moment captures both his musical legacy and quiet cultural impact.
- WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that the following program may contain images and/or audio of deceased persons
In this 1962 clip, legendary singer Jimmy Little appears alongside his brother Fred on episode 27 of The Johnny O’Keefe Show. Performing ‘Twisting the Night Away’, the pair bring warmth and harmony to one of Australia’s most iconic music programs.
Jimmy Little was one of the first Aboriginal artists to achieve mainstream success, and this moment captures both his musical legacy and quiet cultural impact.
- NFSA IDMWACVH08
- TypeTelevision
- MediumMoving Image
- FormSeries
- GenresYouth, Variety show, Indigenous themes or stories, Indigenous as subject, Popular music
- Year1962
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