| Och Aye the G'nu | ||||
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| Released | 31 March 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2016 | |||
| Studio | Hot Potato Studios | |||
| Genre | Children's music | |||
| Label | ABC Music | |||
| Producer | Anthony Field | |||
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Och Aye the G'nu is a 2017 children's album credited to Scottish-born Australian rock singer-songwriter Jimmy Barnes, and Australian children's music group the Wiggles.
Och Aye the G'nu was first mentioned by producer Anthony Field in the Wiggles' 25th anniversary feature interview in May 2016. [1] The album was recorded in 2016. After working on the project, 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." [2]
Several other musicians worked on the album, including Jimmmy Barnes' wife Jane Barnes, their son Jackie Barnes and daughters Elly-May and Mahalia Barnes. [3]
The album was released on 31 March 2017 [4] and peaked at number 34 on the ARIA Charts.[ citation needed ] Upon release, Barnes said "It has been such an honour and a pleasure to work with my old friends... '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." [5]
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. [6]
At the ARIA Music Awards of 2017, Och Aye the G'nu won the ARIA Award for Best Children's Album. [7] [8]
| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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| Australian Albums (ARIA) [9] | 34 |
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Catalogue/ISBN |
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| Australia | 31 March 2017 | ABC Music | 374198 | |
| Australia | 1 April 2017 |
| Bonnier Publishing Australia | 9781760407063 |
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