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It weaves reflections on co-writing ‘Friday On My Mind’ – a song showing \"what was possible\" and \"wasn't an easy little ditty\" and re-lives the thrills of producing early AC/DC albums. With Zuel, Vanda talks about discovering and developing John Paul Young, co-writing ‘Love Is In The Air’ and the wild success of Evie (featuring Stevie Wright).

Significantly the podcast marks the first time Vanda has talked about George Young since he died. Included too are the stories around one of the most successful endeavours of Vanda and Young, their studio project Flash & The Pan.

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In the first episode of Devil Loose: The Life and Music of Harry Vanda, Vanda talks to Australian journalist Bernard Zuel about his early days in Australia, digs deep into some of the Easybeats' biggest hits and those early fame years.

Harry Vanda's debut single Devil Loose is out now

Listen to Devil Loose

Pre-order the Devil Loose limited edition 7\" single

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Harry Vanda's debut single Devil Loose is out now

Listen to Devil Loose

Pre-order the Devil Loose limited edition 7\" single