As a kid growing up in a time before the Wiggles and Hi-5, Don Spencer created some of the first music I got excited about. I watched him religiously on Play School and Feathers, Fur, or Fins was a permanent fixture in my tape player. So I got a little bit teary watching this video commemorating Don’s latest career milestones. He’s now clocked up 60 years in the music business. His charity, Australian Children’s Music Foundation, is also celebrating its 20th birthday.
I wasn’t really aware of all the great work Don’s doing bringing music to children in schools, juvenile justice centres, and hospitals all over the country but gee it’s inspiring. What a legend!
If like me, watching this video has made you nostalgic for the good old days, or you want to introduce your kids to his incredible body of work, it’s all now available digitally.
“We are so grateful to work with Don Spencer, a trailblazer in children’s music, who has done so much in this field. We are thrilled to have his catalogue available via digital partners – making it even more widely accessible than before!” confirmed Natalie Waller, the head of ABC Music & Events.
So fire up your favourite streaming service and give “Bob the Kelpie” or “Please Don’t Call Me a Koala Bear” another listen!
Image used with permission from Revolutions per Minute