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(1977 – present)
They were formed in 1977 as Flowers by Iva Davies (born Ivor Arthur Davies, on 22 May 1955, in Wauchope, New South Wales, Australia), who was the main creative force, and a classically trained musician; and bass player, Keith Welsh. For a number of years they also obtained the services of Bob Kretschmer, until he was replaced by young guitarist Paul Gildea.
Since 1980 Icehouse has released seven albums, several compilations, and music from collaborations with other artists including dance companies.
The 1987 album Man of Colours was released at the apex of their fame and international success.
Man of Colours is considered by many to be the band’s magnum opus.
As Flowers, Icehouse built up a strong following as a live act around Sydney, Australia, noted for their distinctive cover versions of songs by a wide range of acts including T-Rex and Brian Eno.
After signing to the independent Regular Festival Records label, they released their debut single, “Can’t Help Myself”, which hit the Australian Top 10 in June 1980. This was followed by their first album Icehouse, which also made the Top 10 and became one of year’s biggest selling albums in Australia. The album made use of synthesisers, especially the Sequential Circuits Prophet 5. Further singles “We Can Get Together” and “Walls” both hit the Top 20. A European single from this album, “Icehouse”, created some interest in the U.K., partly because of a memorable video.
Since 1980 Icehouse has released seven albums, several compilations, and music from collaborations with other artists including dance companies.
The 1987 album Man of Colours was released at the apex of their fame and international success.
Man of Colours is considered by many to be the band’s magnum opus.
As Flowers, Icehouse built up a strong following as a live act around Sydney, Australia, noted for their distinctive cover versions of songs by a wide range of acts including T-Rex and Brian Eno.
After signing to the independent Regular Festival Records label, they released their debut single, “
Can’t Help Myself”, which hit the Australian Top 10 in June 1980. This was followed by their first album Icehouse, which also made the Top 10 and became one of year’s biggest selling albums in Australia. The album made use of synthesisers, especially the Sequential Circuits Prophet 5. Further singles “We Can Get Together” and “Walls” both hit the Top 20. A European single from this album, “Icehouse”, created some interest in the U.K., partly because of a memorable video.
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Street Cafe and the Remix Hits
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dAniel_brit wrote:
Crazy <3
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Pusteblumme wrote:
Hey Little Girl:-))))
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XMD5a8000 wrote:
Cross the Border!
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SIDUS77 wrote:
Hey Little Girl ^^
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mamerena wrote:
can someone point me to the song with the really awesome guitar riff (vague i know) they played at meredith...
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BlueSilverStars wrote:
I love this band. <3
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MayaSchatt wrote:
i loved that group! "soldiers with golden shoes..." is this vonnegut?
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Akatian wrote:
I really love this band.
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infectedmodes wrote:
Making some sense where there's no sense at all.
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hectorial85 wrote:
One of my fave bands from my youth. Electric Blue, Miss Devine, Great Southern Land, Man Of Colours, Crazy........SO good.
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Jasperjay68 wrote:
should make a comeback great band even when the flowers
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juepucta wrote:
Free early live gig on their FB page... hustle!
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foreigner97 wrote:
Mr. Big -> Great song
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BWoolmore wrote:
one of the great aussie bands, best concert I ever went to. - We Can Get Together is a great track.
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Flaviahortice wrote:
no promises *-*
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DollTe wrote:
No promises is amazing song Great!
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underfirerocks wrote:
Check out this Aussie bands version of Taking The Town.http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_8241644
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foreigner97 wrote:
Touch The Fire, awesome song!
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boinet wrote:
Hey Little Girl! Please dont´t cover this great song!
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BeNgEE4 wrote:
Only found out who these guys were at sound relief, and over the last few years have been becoming a much bigger fan!
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Electric Blue (Version they…
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We Can Get Together (1981)
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#* goodnight mr. matthews-from…
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Touch The Fire
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Events
- Feb 5 A Day On The Green Sirromet Winery, Mt Cotton, Qld, Australia
- Feb 8 Hall & Oates Sydney Entertainment Centre, Sydney, Australia
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Feb
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Day on the Green
Rochford Wines, Coldstream, VIC, Australia
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News
Iva's ARIA Acceptance speech...
6 Sep 2006 | from blog.myspace.com/icehouseofficial
I'm very, very proud to accept this wonderful honour from
ARIA, and I accept it on behalf of all the members of the band.
They are wonderful people and many of them I'm still working with
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Iva's ARIA Acceptance speech...
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6 Sep 2006 | from blog.myspace.com/icehouseofficial
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