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Brett Goldsmith

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Brett Goldsmith (born 4 June 1961) is an Australian-born singer, songwriter, music producer and photographer. Goldsmith is the son of British-born actress Rona Newton-John and Melbourne nightclub owner Brian Goldsmith. His grandfather was University of Melbourne professor Brinley ("Bryn") Newton-John. His great-grandfather was German physicist and Nobel Prize winner Max Born. Olivia Newton-John is his aunt, singer/actress Tottie Goldsmith is his younger sister and race car driver Emerson Newton-John his younger half-brother. [1] [2]


    • Chantoozies**

From 1986 Goldsmith was one of the original male members of Australian band Chantoozies. He played bass guitar, keyboard & programmed the album Chantoozies, which was released through Mushroom Records.[3] [4] They released three singles: "Witch Queen", "He's Gonna Step On You Again" and "Wanna Be Up". Goldsmith co-wrote "Wanna Be Up" & "Kiss'n Tell" with fellow band member Eve von Bibra. [5] [6]

    • Self-Titled Work**

In 2013 Goldsmith released a solo album, Ordinary Life though MGM Distribution (Australia). [7] The title track was covered by Olivia Newton-John in 2014 on her EP Hotel Sessions. [8] [9] [10]


References

  1. ^ McMahon, Neil (25th May 2013). "Mother, model was much more than 'Olivia's older sister'". The Sydney Morning Heral. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. ^ Wilmoth, Peter (19th September 2004). "Mr Nightlife". The Age. Retrieved 28 April 2014. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  3. ^ "rateyourmusic.com". rateyourmusic.com. Retrieved Retrieved 22 March 2008. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  4. ^ "discogs.com". http://www.discogs.com. Retrieved 28 April 2014. {{cite web}}: External link in |publisher= (help)
  5. ^ "Australasian Performing Rights Association". APRA. Retrieved 28 April 2014.
  6. ^ "Australasian Performing Rights Association". APRA. Retrieved 28 April 2014.
  7. ^ "MGM Distribution". http://www.thegroovemerchants.com. Retrieved 28 April 2014. {{cite web}}: External link in |publisher= (help)
  8. ^ "Australasian Performing Rights Association". APRA. Retrieved 28 April 2014.
  9. ^ Holleran, Scott. "Music Review". http://newromanticist.com. Retrieved 28 April 2014. {{cite web}}: External link in |publisher= (help)
  10. ^ "Olivia Newton-John - News". http://olivianewton-john.com. Retrieved 28 April 2014. {{cite web}}: External link in |publisher= (help)