| Hero | ||||
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| Released | October 1975 | |||
| Recorded | 1974–75 | |||
| Studio | Albert Studios | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 42.39 | |||
| Label | Albert Productions/EMI | |||
| Producer | Harry Vanda, George Young | |||
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Hero is the debut studio album by Australian pop singer John Paul Young. The album was released in October 1975 and peaked at 9 and stayed in the charts for 20 weeks. [1] [2] [3]
The album was certified gold in Australia. [4]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "St. Louis" | Harry Vanda, George Young | 3:44 |
| 2. | "Pasadena" (1975 re-recording) | David Hemmings, Harry Vanda, George Young | 3:16 |
| 3. | "Friends" | Harry Vanda, George Young | 3:41 |
| 4. | "Silver Shoes And Strawberry Wine" | Harry Vanda, George Young | 8:50 |
| 5. | "The Love Game" | Harry Vanda, George Young | 3:30 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Yesterday's Hero" | Harry Vanda, George Young | 3:46 |
| 2. | "Bad Trip" | Harry Vanda, George Young | 3:14 |
| 3. | "Things To Do" | Harry Vanda, George Young | 4:10 |
| 4. | "The Next Time" | Harry Vanda, George Young | 3:32 |
| 5. | "Birmingham" | Harry Vanda, George Young | 4:16 |
| 6. | "You Drive Me Crazy (Bonus Single 1973)" | Harry Vanda, George Young | 2:40 |
| Chart (1975/76) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Kent Music Report [5] | 9 |
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA) [4] | Gold | 20,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
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