Alison MacCallum was born on 7 April 1951 and raised in Maroubra, a Sydney suburb.
10 Facts About Alison MacCallum
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Alison MacCallum began her music career in 1967, at the age of 16, as the singer in a succession of Sydney bands.
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Alison MacCallum's influences include Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, Clara Ward and Marianne Williams.
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Alison MacCallum began with the Geoff Bull Jazz Band, and the York Gospel Singers.
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Alison MacCallum soon joined the Big Apple Union, a soul band, which evolved into Dr Kandy's Third Eye, in which she shared lead vocals with Gulliver Smith,.
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In June 1969, Alison MacCallum joined a seven-piece blue-eyed soul band, This Hallelujah Chorus, sharing lead vocals with Ed Mayne.
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In March 1972 Alison MacCallum issued her first solo single, "Superman", on RCA Records which was written by Harry Vanda and George Young.
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Alison MacCallum was joined in the TV ads with a variety of celebrities including Bert Newton, Col Joye, Judy Stone, John Dease, Hazel Phillips, Ted Hamilton, Bellbird cast members, and Bobby Limb.
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In 1973 Alison MacCallum travelled to Europe to perform, and she showcased "Superman" at the eighth Midem International Music Trade Fair in Cannes.
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Alison MacCallum returned to Australia and in October 1974 signed to Albert Productions.