Jay Justin McCarthy is an Australian rock singer[1] and songwriter.[2] He had a top ten hit with "Proud of You"[3] (written by Justin and Joe Halford)[4] which earnt him Australia's first silver record.[5] Early singles he released include "Sweet Sensation", "Why Don't You Try?" and "Promise Me".[6] Justin's song writing credits include "My Blond Headed Stompie Wompie Real Gone Surfer Boy" and ""We're Gonna Have a Party Tonight" (both with Halford) for Little Pattie,[7] an artist he is credited with discovering.[8]
Jay Justin | |
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| Birth name | Jay Justin McCarthy |
| Born | May 1, 1940 Australia |
| Genres | Rock, surf pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
References edit
- ^ McGrath, Noel (1978). Noel McGrath's Australian Encyclopaedia of Rock. Outback Press. p. 166. ISBN 9780868882161.
- ^ Baker, Ainslie (4 July 1962), "Singer makes mark as a composer", The Australian Woman's Weekly
- ^ "Hits of the world", Billboard, 8 June 1963
- ^ "Teacher breaks into TV as a pop singer", The Australian Woman's Weekly, 17 July 1963
- ^ Hilder, George (23 November 1963), "Hope Tops Big TV Variety Show", Billboard
- ^ "A guy with a real swing", Teenagers' Weekly (A Supplement to Australian Woman's Weekly), 22 November 1961
- ^ Rogers, Bob (11 March 1964), "Little Pattie tries for second hit", The Australian Woman's Weekly
- ^ Rogers, Bob (26 February 1964), "14-year-old hits the top", The Australian Woman's Weekly