Stephen Cummings
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Stephen Donald Cummings (born 13 September 1954 in Melbourne) began his career with early groups including Ewe and the Merinos before joining the Pelaco Brothers in 1974 alongside Joe Camilleri and Peter Lillie. After their breakup, he and guitarist Ed Bates formed new-wave band The Sports in 1976, achieving Australian top-20 success with singles such as âDonât Throw Stonesâ, âStrangers on a Trainâ and âHow Comeâ, and albums including Donât Throw Stones, Suddenly and Sondra. Following the bandâs dissolution in 1981, Cummings launched a solo career with âWe All Make Mistakesâ (1982) and the album Senso (1984), produced by former bandmate Martin Armiger and featuring the dance-pop tracks âGymnasiumâ and âAnother Kick in the Headâ. He went on to release a steady run of albums across the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s, including This Wonderful Life, Lovetown, A New Kind of Blueâwhich won the 1990 ARIA Award for Best Adult Contemporary AlbumâGood Humour, Falling Swinger, Spiritual Bum, Firecracker, Happiest Man Alive, Reverse Psychology, Nothing to Be Frightened Of, Prisoner of Love and 100 Years from Now. Live recordings such as Live 2002 and Live in the Big Room showcased his on-stage presence. Beyond music, Cummings published the novels Wonderboy and Stay Away from Lightning Girl, as well as the memoir Will It Be Funny Tomorrow, Billy. His career was further highlighted by the 2014 documentary Donât Throw Stones, inspired by his memoir, and the inclusion of Lovetownin the book 100 Best Australian Albums. Despite modest commercial returns, he has remained a respected figure in Australian rock, collaborating widely and sustaining a long-running recording and touring career.
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- The Cat And The Coq
- 100 Different Ways To Be In Love
- Step By Step
- Reckless
- Hot Dog
- What Did The Detective Say
- Walk In The Room
- Black Stockings For Chelsea
- Wherever I Go Goodwill and Happiness Follow
- Missing The Kissing
- Vampire Girl
- I Told You So
- Stupidity
- I Won't Give Up On Your Love
- All Day
- I Can't Stay Mad At You
- How Come
- You Should Get Out More
- I Need You Tonight
- Almost
- This Feeling Will Survive
- She Set Fire To The House
- Backstabbers
- You Jane
