Songs Hydroplane have covered

This song was written by Australian singer/songwriter Pip Proud. Playing free-versing folk/pop it originally appeared on his "De Da De Dum" LP (Grendal 1967). Later signing to Phonogram, Pip released two more LPs. "Adreneline and Richard" (1968), a re-recorded version of his independently released first LP and "Bird in the engine" (1969). Pip's career and popularity peaked by the end of the 60's.

The 90's have seen a rekindling of interest in his music. In 1996 both his Phonogram LPs were reissued on one CD as "Eagle-wise" (Half a Cow). In 1998 a CD was released in the USA. Titled "One of these days" (Emperor Jones), it was a collection of lost songs from the 60's and new recordings from the 90's. A couple of the new songs feature members of Hydroplane and Huon.

This song was originally performed by the Missing Links. They have been described as Australia's first 60's punk group. According to the liner notes on their one and only LP they had a reputation for the wildest stage act in the country. Bass player Ian Thomas wrote, "Not to bother me". Their LP was self titled and released in 1966 (Philips). In September 1999, Half a Cow Records released a CD compiling the LP, EP's and unreleased tracks.

The original version of this song was written and recorded by the Shapiros. A short-lived indie-pop band, they formed in August 1994, in Washington DC and lasted for about two weeks. The band featured Pam Berry (Glo-worm, Black Tambourine, Belmondo, Seashell sea, Castaway stones) Bart Cummings (Cat's Miaow, Pencil Tin, Hydroplane), Trish Roy ( Belmomdo, Heartworms) and R.Scott Kelly (Veronica Lake, Sabine).
Shapiros Discography:
Gone by fall. 4 song 7" EP (Popfactory)
Month of days/ Do you know 7" (Fantastic Records)
Shapiros/ Pencil Tin. Split 7" (Library)
2 songs on "A gift from Sing-sing" a Popfactory Compilation CD (Popfactory)

Probably the most obscure song covered by Hydroplane. This song was written by American singer/songwriter Tim Sendra. Probably best known for his work with early nineties indie band Veronica Lake, he has also been a key member of bands, Madison Electric and MacPherson. "If you spoke to me I wouldn't know what to say" pre-dates Veronica Lake.

Veronica Lake Discography:
The Man who was not with it 7" (Bus Stop)
When You Smile / Insecure Baby7" (Spin Art Records)
Threnody 7" (Audrey's Diary)
Saints Above on Working Holiday Split 7" (Simple Machines)
Daisy Kiss on One Last Kiss CD Compilation (Spin Art)
Emma Maybe on Winter's Mist Single 7" (Silver Girl)
Sleepyhouse on split 7" (Cher Doll)
Two songs as Veronica Lake Orchestra on Two for the price of one split 7" (Winters mist)
Madison Electric Discography:
V-Neck on Tonights Features split 7" (Drive-in)
Heavy Petal 7" (Drive-in)

Originally written and performed by Black Sabbath, "Never say die" appeared on their 1978 LP (Vertigo) of the same name. This was their last studio album with Ozzy Osbourne before he left the band.
The reason for recording a Black Sabbath song was for a tribute compilation cassette tape. Rather than doing the same as everyone else and recording "Paranoid" or "Ironman", or some of the other better known tunes we thought we'd do something a little different.
The original line-up of Black Sabbath have re-formed in the late nineties and released a live CD. Also worth checking out is the excellent British television series "Rock family trees" for the episode on Black Sabbath, proving that they are one of the greatest, and most influential rock bands ever.