On November 11, 1990, Edward Frank Albert died aged 53. He was record producer and founder of “Albert productions”, company that helped launch the careers of many Australian artists including The Easybeats, John Paul Young, The Angels, Rose Tattoo and AC/DC. In recognition of his contribution to the music industry, the Australasian Performing Right Association established the annual “Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Services to Australian Music”
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George Young
On October 22, 2017, George Redburn Young died aged 70. He was musician (guitar, bass, piano, drums), songwriter and music producer, member of the Australian band the Easybeats. With his bandmate Harry Vanda he wrote the hits “Friday on My Mind” and “Love Is in the Air”. In 1973, with Harry Vanda and Ted Albert, he formed “Albert Productions” in Sydney. George Young and Harry Vanda were also producers for AC/DC, (formed by his younger brothers Malcolm and Angus Young). In 1988, George Young and Harry Vanda were inducted into the “ARIA Hall of Fame”.
AC/DC: High Voltage
On February 17, 1975, “Albert Productions” released (only in Australia) “High Voltage”, the debut AC/DC album. It was recorded in November 1974, at “Albert Studios” in Sydney, and was produced by Harry Vanda and George Young.
Personnel:
- Bon Scott– lead vocals
- Angus Young– lead guitar
- Malcolm Young– lead and rhythm guitar, bass guitar, backing vocals
- George Young– bass guitar, rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Rob Bailey– bass guitar
- Peter Clack– drums
- Tony Currenti– drums
- Harry Vanda– backing vocals
Track listing:
All tracks by Angus Young, Malcolm Young and Bon Scott, except where noted.
- Baby, Please Don’t Go – Big Joe Williams
- She’s Got Balls
- Little Lover
- Stick Around
- Soul Stripper – Angus Young, Malcolm Young
- You Ain’t Got a Hold on Me
- Love Song
- Show Business
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