Episode 14: Shane Howard of Goanna on Spirit of Place

<p>Singer/songwriter Shane Howard traveled to the heart of Australia 40 years ago and it changed his life. He had a spiritual awakening that led him to write "Solid Rock," a hit song (particularly in Australia) from his band Goanna's debut album, Spirit of Place. That song remains one of my favorite all-time song from the 1980s (and ever) and so I was eager to talk to Shane about how it came about and what it was like to be part of the Australian music scene at a very exciting time. Shane was more than gracious with his time and I enjoyed hearing his stories and discussing an album that should have been a monster not just in Australia but everywhere. </p> <ul><li>You can learn more about Goanna <a href='https://thegoannaband.com/home'>here</a>. The band didn't have a long lifespan but the music is timeless and doesn't sound dated the way a lot of 80s music does.</li> <li>You can learn about Shane's <a href='https://shanehoward.com.au/'>solo work here</a>. Shane's solo music should appeal to fans of acoustic rock, folk, or Americana.</li> </ul> <p>I appreciate you listening! You can become a patron of the show at <a href='https://www.patreon.com/michaelsrecordcollection'>the new MRC Patreon page</a>, with supporter benefits that escalate at each level, providing more value the more you support the show.</p> <p>Please hit the like button and leave a rating/review on Apple Music if you consume this podcast on that platform. You can read my Michael's Record Collection newsletter for free by <a href='https://michaelsrecordcollection.substack.com/'>signing up here</a>. Follow MRC <a href='https://twitter.com/MikesRecords'>on Twitter</a>, like MRC <a href='https://www.facebook.com/MichaelsRecordCollection'>on Facebook</a>, and check out <a href='https://www.instagram.com/michaelsrecordcollection/'>my Instagram</a>.</p>