Och Aye the G'nu


Och Aye the G'nu is a 2017 children's album credited to Australian singer-songwriter, Jimmy Barnes and The Wiggles. It was first mentioned by Anthony Field in The Wiggles' 25th anniversary feature interview. The album was released in March 2017 and peaked at number 34 on the ARIA Charts.
At the ARIA Music Awards of 2017, the album won the ARIA Award for Best Children's Album.
A music video of the lead track I'm a G'Nu, which is not to be confused with the Flanders and Swan song The Gnu, was created by ABC for Kids and uploaded on their YouTube channel.

Background and release

is a Scottish-born rock singer–songwriter. His career as a solo performer and the lead vocalist of Cold Chisel has made him one of the most successful and distinctive artists in Australian music history. Barnes has sold over 12 million albums and has been inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame twice. In 2016 he published his bestselling memoir, Working Class Boy. Och Aye the G'nu is his first album of children's music.
The Wiggles have celebrated 25 years in the entertainment industry. They have sold over 23 million DVDs, 7 million albums and 8 million books. The Wiggles have been inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame.
Upon release, Barnes said "It has been such an honour and a pleasure to work with my old friends The Wiggles". "Och Aye the G'nu was written for my grandchildren, especially my cheeky little red headed Scot. Glasgow holds a special place in my heart and it was also inspired by my love of Scotland."
After working on the project, producer Anthony Field said; "The songs on Och Aye the G'nu are absolutely beautiful, they come from Jimmy's heart. There's also a great sense of fun, perfect for the young listener. Every morning we'd come into the studio and be so excited, we knew we were working on a very special project for children. It was one of the greatest experiences working with Jimmy."

Track listing

  1. "I'm a G'Nu" - 0:13
  2. "I'm a G'Nu" - 1:49
  3. "Och Aye G'Nu and Kangaroo" - 0:09
  4. "Och Aye G'Nu and Kangaroo" - 1:46
  5. "When You're Living in the Zoo" - 0:25
  6. "When You're Living in the Zoo" - 1:46
  7. "Winter is Coming Here Soon" - 0:15
  8. "Winter is Coming Here Soon" - 2:40
  9. "I Got New Shoes" - 0:12
  10. "I Got New Shoes" - 1:47
  11. "Shake Your Shaggy, Shaggy Mane" - 0:10
  12. "Shake Your Shaggy, Shaggy Mane" - 1:58
  13. "Two Pairs of Shoes" - 0:12
  14. "Two Pairs of Shoes" - 1:31
  15. "The Haggis is Coming" - 0:16
  16. "We Love Haggis, Stew and Shortbread Too!" - 1:34
  17. "The Blackbird Ballet" - 0:09
  18. "The Blackbird Ballet" - 1:18
  19. "I'll Be With You Forever" - 0:08
  20. "I'll Be With You Forever" - 4:06
  21. "My G'Nu Kazoo" - 0:09
  22. "My G'Nu Kazoo" - 0:43
  23. "It's a Parrot Party" - 0:10
  24. "It's a Parrot Party" - 2:09
  25. "The Fairy Dance" - 0:16
  26. "The Fairy Dance" - 1:25
  27. "Tip Toe in the Snow" - 0:13
  28. "Tip Toe in the Snow" - 0:46
  29. "Outro" - 0:14

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