It was the single release that had to happen. A month out from the start of their Way Out West tour, James Reyne and Ella Hooper have teamed up for a new version of The Dingoes track, “Way Out West,” which James famously covered in the ‘90s with James Blundell.
“When James came to me with this idea – I was like – hell yeah! I’ve always adored that song, it’s got such a lovely, laconic feel to it and it’s such a unique Australian song too,” Ella gushed. “I used to belt out this song growing up in the country, it’s a dream to be doing it for real with James! It definitely deserves another spin!”
They haven’t reinvented the wheel, but that’s as it should be. This take is pure nostalgia that’s bound to resonate with fans of the original and people like me who remember it from the ‘90s. If you haven’t jumped on tickets to James and Ella’s upcoming shows, let this release be a reminder to get onto it!
26 May 2023 – Theatre Royal, Nipaluna/Hobart
27 May 2023 – Adelaide Festival Centre, Tartanya/Adelaide
1 June 2023 – The Tivoli, Meeanjin/Brisbane
2 June 2023 – The Tivoli, Meeanjin/Brisbane
4 June 2023 – Miami Marketta, Yugambeh Country/Gold Coast
9 June 2023 – Anita’s Theatre, Thurrural Country/Thirroul
10 June 2023 – Enmore Theatre, Eora/Sydney
17 June 2023 – Palais Theatre, Naarm/Melbourne
23 June 2023 – Empire Theatre, Jagera, Giabal and Jarowair Country/Toowoomba
30 June 2023 – Freo Social, Walyalup/Fremantle
1 July 2023 – Astor Theatre, Boorloo/Perth
15 July 2023 – Ulumbarra Theatre, Dja Dja Wurrung and the Taungurung Country/Bendigo
22 July 2023 – Ballarat Civic Hall, Wadawurrung /Ballarat
4 August 2023 – Darwin Entertainment Centre, Larrakia Country/Darwin
11 August 2023 – Townsville Regional Entertainment Centre, Wulgurukaba Country/Townsville
12 August 2023 – Tanks Arts Centre, Gimuy/Cairns
18 August 2023 – Drifters Wharf, Darkinjung Country/Gosford
19 August 2023 – Toronto Hotel, Awabakal Country/Toronto
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