LIVING IN A CHILD'S DREAM (1967) by the Masters Apprentices
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- Опубликовано: 16 ноя 2024
- The Masters Apprentices were an Australian rock/pop/beat group from the sixties. They were fronted by singer Jim Keays, and the main songwriter at the outset was Mick Bower, rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist. Their early singles, 'Undecided' and 'Buried and Dead' were garage band type tracks, and this song contrasted with those, with Bower writing a ballad expressing a longing of going to back to the simplicity and wonder of childhood. It's considered a psychedelic classic, although apparently Bower did not have this in mind and did not consider it a drug song. The other members were not sure that the song suited the band, but by the time they put it out, psychedelia had arrived and it became a big hit.
By the time of this single, two original members had left, drummer Brian Vaughton, and lead guitarist Rick Morrison. They were replaced by Steve Hopgood and Tony Sommers respectively, who both play on this track. Sommers in particular does a nice guitar solo in the middle and at the outro. The other member was Gavin Webb on bass.
The great music site 'Milesago' has this background on the song: "Living in A Child's Dream" was recorded at Bill Armstrong's famous South Melbourne studio at 100 Albert Park Rd, and as with all their Astor cuts, it was (nominally) produced by staff producer Dick Heming although his input, says Keays, was mainly limited to watching the clock to ensure sessions started and finished on time! Most of the real production was done by Armstrong's renowned house engineer Roger Savage, who before leaving England had recorded Dusty Springfield, the Rolling Stones' debut single "Come On", and produced the backing track for The Easybeats' breakthrough hit "She's So Fine". Another important factor was the presence of Molly Meldrum -- Keays' book reveals that Molly attended the session and had quite an influence on the eventual outcome; in fact this single might be considered his first production. Released in August, at the peak of the 'Summer Of Love' psychedelic explosion, it became one of their biggest successes, reaching No.9 in the national charts. Both "Living In A Child's Dream" and "Undecided" ranked in the Top 5 Australian Singles of 1967, and "Living In A Child's Dream" was voted Australian Song of the Year.
As there is no video, I have done a slideshow video for the song, using mainly images of this line up of the Masters. I have also put some images of Mick Bower at the end as a tribute to one of Australia's great songwriters.
(Aztec Music have released a remastered two cd issue of the early Bower version of the Masters).
Comments are invited.
An underrated masterpiece, in my humble opinion.
Kind of psychedelic rhythm..I would watch Happening Seventies as a teenager..great music, great times
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This was my fav song in high school❤great times
Such a great song. Australia has a wealth of great music, a shame that it wasn't recognised internationally.
On the other hand, it's why some of our greatest talent was so accessible to so many of us to enjoy , without paying the earth to go to a concert. Look what happened when bands like INXS became world renowned. Suddenly every preditor in the business wanted to own a piece of them and drive them into the breakdown that Michael and so many other world renowned artists are/have been. Literally driven to an early grave.
I'm so glad I was able to just pay $20 to get into a club and see several bands like INXS, Icehouse and the Reels, all in one place on the same night.
@@barbararees604 oh god, lucky you. I'm from Mackay and never got the chance to see them. I believe they did go there at their peak but I was away.
I also think its interesting that there is a new found real love for our former bands and music.
And its nice that we werent too influenced by the US and England and thats why our music is distinctive.
@@mackay4740 I'm from Cairns, but was in Sydney visiting relatives at that time in 82' I think. It was just before they hit the world stage, I remember that much 😅
This is the most underrated song ever... It should have been huge hit...
Jim and The Masters, thanks for the music!
Life was so simple then. So Many memories , met my first love dancing to this.
The irony is the song is about the complications and sorrow in life.
By far one of the best rock band's in history.
This song was actually written by William (Bill) Hunt, my grandfather. He was one of the drummers in the masters apprentices. He told me that the band actually didn't like this song and thought it wouldn't be very popular. My Rock n Roll poppy as I call him believes he isn't very talented, I'd show him all of these comments of people saying this is their favourite song though people have been mislead to think that someone else wrote it.
It captures the feeling of 1967 for me :)
The Master's only had three drummer's Brian,Steve and Colin,Steve played the drums on this single and Mick Bower wrote the song,sorry to say but i think your Grandfather is telling a little white lie
Only last night on You Tube saw a realitively recent interview with Mick Bower where he clearly defined the night he wrote it while the other band members were out at a party. They were performing in Melbourne at the time. I think you may have been mislead by someone living in a childs dream
Yeah, I am pretty partial to the fact that Mick wrote this...don't wanna hurt the girl. But everyone who was around at that time contributed in one way or another.
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I recall listening to this song, and many of The Master's Apprentices songs..an awesome Adelaide band and the best time to be a teenager with music like this to groove to. A great time in my life...lucky we had the best music of all time.!!!!!
Very underrated, they were soooo good, love this song, RIP Jim :)
How good were these guys!! Love this song too!
Wow I haven't heard this song in decades. I loved this song just as much as their song.' It's because I love you'
50 years later, this is the best track from the Masters Apprentices, it hasn't dated, and is still as fresh now. So it is a classic. Beautiful blend of lyrics and music, with a great arrangement. Wonderful lead guitar with psychedelic feel....
I actually preferred War (or 'Hands of Time')....but the one time that I saw them live they were great!
Found this on vinyl in parents collection , great sound
Hard to say because even the more rocking garage stuff is pretty awesome.
I'm UNDECIDED
Whilst I do appreciate this song, it doesn't hold a candle to Turn Up Your Radio. That's the best from Masters Apprentices in my humble opinion. But we each like what we each like 😊
VERY GOOD ..........................................................
I'd forgotten how good they were....Good Old Aussie Music, with no computer BS.
Love this song. One of many great Adelaide bands! This song is so awesome and timeless. Thanks for posting.
That opening riff was the first thing I played on a guitar it is so simple but absolutely beautiful
I remember hearing this in the 70s and every time I hear it, I remember that joy and freedom I felt as a young child in the 70s and the joy of bumping into Jim in a supermarket in Melbourne. He was just so lovely. Thanks Masters Apprentices.
Still listening in the Age of Corona in Australia, April 2020.
yep. still listening to that too but these guys are way better. Did you check out turn up your radio as well?
Listening to this great band & song in Oklahoma, USA 2020 Pandemic Daze (bad pun intentional!). It's certainly an honor to trade comments with a MA fan. Please be safe in these weirdly uncertain times.
@@chrissie1057 Yes, another great song
@@LenapeSF Thanks. In Australia we are safe. No cases for a month!
So you mean Sydney and Melbourne
Absolutely love that first lineup of the Masters.
Wow haven't heard this in years.Just as good in 2024
Nice guitar riff too.
Terrific band, a great time for Aussie bands, The Masters, The Loved Ones, Easybeats, Vibrants, The Wild Cherries, any Saturday night in Melbourne,a great time to be 20 years old and love Oz music.,
Especially the Loved Ones.
The Twilights! Ive got the Loved Ones on vinyl. Magic...😊
I am going to play this to my grandchild when it is born.
RIP Jim Keays. What a great voice!
Many thanks to Wilson Mcphert for taking the time and trouble to upload this magical stuff. The legendary DJ from 3KZ Stan Rofe was a huge MA fan and waxed lyrical on one of their albums. These guys had a combination of rock and romantic music that took me away to a magical world when I was a teeny bopper. Fabulous memories and all the more piognant since Jim's passing.
One of my favourite songs back then thank you.
Thank you for posting this cool music.
What great music.
So sad to hear Jim Keays is no longer with us with all his talent and vibrancy.
RIP Jim ... one of the dreams of this old child was listen to this band
Ditto Mike. What a legend Jim was, and wonderful memories of the Masters too. I saw Jim with Russell Morris and Darryl Cotton many times over recent years.
(Still have my vinyl of the Masters Apprentices.)
Jim and Darryl can gig together up there now. RIP good men. We love you.
Julie Dove
I so enjoyed listening to them years back ... and also on the reunion tour and then recently. Always loads of fun
RIP Jimmy …… the Masters had a BIG BIG influence on my musical career!
Another great song fromthe golden age of Australian music, maybe i am a little biased being about 16 when this was released.
I was 13 years of age when I heard this brilliant music ability, even today it still sounds brilliant.
Loved the band. Some of their songs still brings back memories.
Beautiful song. It makes me love the preciousness of this life.
Excellent - thanks for posting this.
Just a Great Aussie band that produced fantastic Music for the times
Watching a 1998 Australian movie called 'Head On' and this song is played. Classic tune from a classic band. R.I.P. Glenn and Jim 🥀🥀
I still play this solo on guitar. Good practice doing those 2 note runs at the beginning and then a failry straightforward scale, which sounds great in context.
THATS MY DAD ANTHONY SUMMERS ON GUITAR
Legend
I grew up listening to your dad at every scool dance we had. They are a legend and they deserve to be. FB's recent game of most influencial albums, well your dad's band got talked about a lot and led me here to find this and their other songs. I thought they might be hard to find being aussie and I wondered if we filmed it. How good is it that they are here and any one can watch their classics and see just how good they were.
You should be proud Daniel. Your dad put a smile on everyones soul ...
Awesome. I loved their music for 50 years. Still love it. Saw Jim Keays with Russell Morris, Daryl Cotton on tour many times. So much awesome talent in heaven now. Epic.
Wow Daniel, they were the best band back in the day-lucky you “!
Loved it when l first heard it 40+ years ago...love it still. All of their music is fabulous...especially when u compare it to what's being produced today 😝😝🤢
I just love your Dad's solo on this song. I still play it on guitar!
I relive over and over again the memories of times past
I do too though I sometimes wonder how healthy it is!
I came here from totally radio.au... played in the early hours of this morning (UK) - I like this track very much - perfectly 60s!
RIP Jim Keays, I remember seeing the Masters Aprentices singing live in concert at The Railway Institute in Adelaide when I was a teenager.
I remember going to Redhead beach in Newcastle to see them to
I met him at rehearsal at the raffles Perth only a kid I was my auntie ran it for awhile, thanks to my lost cousin Mathew Walsh for this
A great band and a great lead singer sadly missed Jim Keays.
To prove how world class early Australian bands were just look at the related section.I fear we have lost our way.
We have
I ran a local radio station here in our little town for 18 years with my son...( NZ) and played this song quite often. Good feedback from the song to... Just a terrific song.
Pre summer of love poignant lyrics perfect tempo and key musical masterpiece
R.I.P Jim Keays. Aussie Legend Musician.
Condolences to family and friends.
My first music rock n roll T-Shirt years back was a Master's Apprentices blue top.
Fan since then and still play the great M.A.music.
Many Australians will agree, Masters .Rock !!! Sad Loss. Always remembered.
Will also miss Cotton, Keays, Morris shows. R.I.P. Darryl Cotton.
RIP Glenn my dear friend you were much loved for the very best reasons you can find in one's character kind, big-hearted and passionate devoted talented person.
Wow this is so fresh even tho it 60 years ago
One of my favourite songs. I thank your grandfather.
They made history, R.I.P.
RIP Jim, a true entertainer.
Still enjoying this song in 2021
More Great Australian Rock n Roll 1967
rip Jim-loved the band,love this song:)
Looks like before the Wheatley days !
Got this guitar riff going in my head, Doug ford, 👌👍🎵
Had their records, saw them live, yes, I was a fan ! Lol
not Doug ford playing, it was Mick bower
i still am after checking out their vids agian now.
Liked this since 1967 when I was five
I remember telling my parents I was sick, then slipping out the window,, off to the Q Club, and hearing all these bands. Went real well, till the night I climbed back in the window, went to pull the blankets up and there's mother and I was BUSTED! Where have you been, and smelling of alcohol.
loved this time in aussie music i'm glad my sons enjoy most of it....the best line i have its a song i know it is not a add....
One of the best Australian songs around for that era/a few great bands arrived from S/A and I believe stayed in Melbourne
Fave song, when I was 15.
Thank you.
Great band Doug Ford great guitarist used to see them regularly at Biting Eye and Festival Hall. Jim Keays great front man for a brill band.
pure Masters Class..we'll miss you so much Jim may you rest in peace thanks for being a great Aussie rock legend
In 1967-1968 I was 14-15 years old when I first began listening to "Living in a Child's Dream" in Canberra as a young teenager.
I taught myself the plectrum guitar and how to read music on my own in 1966 and then enrolled at the Canberra School of Music in 1967 to study the classical guitar.
In Year 10, aged 16, I got together with a school friend called Bruce Stewart and we formed a group called "The Insect".
Before Bruce left Canberra in the early 1970's to pursue his rock guitar career in Melbourne, I kept going with my classical guitar.
During our later high school years I taught Bruce the classical guitar and he was very greatful and much inspired by the scope and beauty of this instrument.
In Melbourne from 1978, Bruce played with Jim Keays in a Group called The Keays, until he got ill around 1980-1981.
While I played with Bruce and The Insect group I can remember playing the lead intro to Living in a Child's Dream on my classical guitar. It was a great time to listen to much innovative rock music from this era.
I now live in Adelaide and teach mainly the piano at WEA (adult education)
I'm known as Emilio in Adelaide, but was known as Milly in Canberra!
Hi Emilio, I am your vintage and also was in Canberra at that time. I also taught myself guitar and learned this song off the record (no tabs in those days). I learned the guitar solo but did not realise till later it was two lead guitars playing harmonies, and I learned it playing two notes together at the same time. As for the School of Music, many years later I was working near it, and used to go their library at lunch times as they were one of the few places in Australia that had all the back copies of Guitar Player Magazine (which I used to buy myself). I was in heaven! By the way, SOM guitar teacher Dave Kain was in the class ahead of me at Dara. Thanks for commenting. I posted this video on my wilson mcphert channel. From one former Canberran to another!
@@michaelbackhouse6758 Thanks for your reply, Michael. I went to Telopea Park High and I knew Timothy (not Dave)Cain from the Canberra School of Music in Manuka. I was taught by Don Andrews and Sadie Bishop. I began teaching at Tuffins in Londsdale Street aged 16 until I got my licence and then taught all over Canberra. One of my top classical guitar students was Richard Strasser who went to Christian Brothers College.
Lovely song
Thanks for this mate, Great song Great clips
played drums with them once,a bit of a jam in the basement of fords music shop in the gabba.the lead guitarist showed our guitarist the full riff to this song,what a terrific mob
great memory to have whisky mick. :)
Saw The Masters perform this live in 1969.
yep living in a childs dream….. RIP jim….your are legend
Thanks for this, while kala time, races on.
being nostalgic, how awesome is this ah, check out "stars" singing Paradise at Bombay Rock, Australia we are the lucky country with talent like this...,..
+Nikki Gregson Ok. Rock On at Phoenix Street, Brunswick!
wow thanks for posting this! great description
In the RAAF in the late 60's a mate wanted to go see a band ..enjoyed later found out my mate was Jim Keays brother and the band were MA.. my brush with fame.
Thanks so much for the memories Pistolpete
Lucky bastard, can I borrow your grandfather for awhile? Just want to impress the hell out of my musically literate friends. Give him a super big hug from me. Killer song
Truly feeling, Nothing of egos
EPIC!
Pretty perfect this song.
Used to sit up with guitar in hand to learn every note. The psychedelic era was full of fine detail and a wide imagination. The Beatles' "And Your Bird Can Sing" has similar structure, images and guitar lines
This track , and Brigette are my favourites
He brought joy. Vale Glenn.
GREAT MEMORIES = BACK IN THE DAY 🚘 🦼
digging it ..very trippy
The band appeared on an episide of 'Seachange' a few years ago. Sang 'Because I love you'.
We all live in a child's dream,
We just don't know it.
What a legacy RIP Jim 13/6/2014.
@mssingstar1 Good on him - this is and always will be a timeless classic :)
One great tune
Words fail me as the tears flow.
Glenn was a very important person in the Australian music industry.
The feelings run very deep for music fans everywhere.
He wasn't just Glenn Wheatley, he was GLENN WHEATLEY.!!!!
I'm currently playing a Best of Masters CD and track 10 is a LIVE version of FUTURE OF OUR NATION.
When I was 10 yrs old I got the compilation album EXPLOSIVE HITS 1971 and FUTURE OF OUR NATION really grabbed my attention.
The year before I heard TURN UP YOUR RADIO and my brother and sisters and myself would take turns jumping off the lounge when Jim Keays would unleash those famous screams. Well, somebody had to put the needle on the record, it was 1970. LOL!!
Glenn will always be remembered as an icon of Australian music and the man that re-ignited the career of John Farnham.
Glenn mortgaged his house to fund the manifestation of WHISPERING JACK, the biggest selling Australian album of all time.
With a heavy heart, I send my condolences to Glenn's family, friends and his supporters
Wheatley doesn't play on this track but he is on Turn up Your Radio
Great Oz song
One of my favs
lovely song about children
R.I.P Jim.
RIP Jim Keays
Nice song
Saw them at Hoadley's Battle of The Sounds I think. Loved Jim Keays
A band's Band !
The first Aussie band with Phycodelic music