To celebrate Gotye's Grammy nominations this year, this segment will focus on some notable Aussies that have taken home a Grammy award... By the way, despite massive sales, the following Oz acts failed to ever win a Grammy trophy: Little River Band; Savage Garden and Air Supply!
- POP-
"I Am Woman" - Helen Reddy
In 1972, Reddy became the first Aussie singer to win a Grammy- (Best Pop Vocal Performance- female).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=endscreen&v=mmifO2sKT7g
"Down Under" - Men at Work
In 1982 Men at Work collected the Best New Artist Grammy, beating off Jennifer Holiday, Human League and Stray Cats!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8C7d_w_5B4
"I Honestly Love You" - Olivia Newton-John
Olivia has collected 4 Grammy awards, including Record of the Year for "I Honestly Love You" (written by Aussie Peter Allen) in 1974 and a win in the country genre the previous year for "Let me be There"!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zGLSnZGZts
"Jessie's Girl" - Rick Springfield
1981 saw expat Springfield pick up the Best Pop Vocal Performance- male Grammy for his global hit song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4JsWL_lmC0
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