Och Aye the G'nu

Och Aye the G'nu
Studio album by Jimmy Barnes and The Wiggles
Released	March 31, 2017
Recorded	2016
Studio	Hot Potato Studios
Genre	Children's music
Label	ABC/Universal
Producer	Anthony Field
Jimmy Barnes albums chronology
Soul Searchin' (2016) Och Aye the G'nu (2017) Working Class Boy (2018)

Och Aye the G'nu is a 2017 children's studio album by Scottish-Australian ssongwriter, rock singer, Jimmy Barnes and Australian children's music group, The Wiggles. It was first mentioned by Anthony Field in The Wiggles' 25th anniversary feature interview. The album was released in March 2017 and peaked at number 34 on the ARIA Charts.

At the ARIA Music Awards of 2017, the album won the ARIA Award for Best Children's Album.

A music video of the lead track I'm a G'Nu, which is not to be confused with the Flanders and Swan song The Gnu, was created by ABC for Kids and uploaded on their YouTube channel.

Background and release

Jimmy Barnes is a Scottish-born rock singer–songwriter. His career as a solo performer and the lead vocalist of Cold Chisel has made him one of the most successful and distinctive artists in Australian music history. Barnes has sold over 12 million albums and has been inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame twice. In 2016 he published his bestselling memoir, Working Class Boy. Och Aye the G'nu is his first album of children's music.

The Wiggles have celebrated 25 years in the entertainment industry. They have sold over 23 million DVDs, 7 million albums and 8 million books. The Wiggles have been inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame.

Upon release, Barnes said "It has been such an honour and a pleasure to work with my old friends The Wiggles". "Och Aye the G'nu was written for my grandchildren, especially my cheeky little red headed Scot. Glasgow holds a special place in my heart and it was also inspired by my love of Scotland."

After working on the project, producer Anthony Field said; "The songs on Och Aye the G'nu are absolutely beautiful, they come from Jimmy's heart. There's also a great sense of fun, perfect for the young listener. Every morning we'd come into the studio and be so excited, we knew we were working on a very special project for children. It was one of the greatest experiences working with Jimmy."

Track listing

1. "I'm a G'Nu" (Introduction) - 0:13
2. "I'm a G'Nu" (Jackie Barnes, Jimmy Barnes, Anthony Field, Lachlan Gillespie) - 1:49
3. "Och Aye G'Nu and Kangaroo" (Introduction) - 0:09
4. "Och Aye G'Nu and Kangaroo" (Jackie Barnes, Jimmy Barnes, Anthony Field, Lachlan Gillespie) - 1:46
5. "When You're Living in the Zoo" (Introduction) - 0:25
6. "When You're Living in the Zoo" (Jackie Barnes, Jimmy Barnes, Anthony Field, Lachlan Gillespie) - 1:46
7. "Winter is Coming Here Soon" (Introduction) - 0:15
8. "Winter is Coming Here Soon" (Jimmy Barnes, Anthony Field, Lachlan Gillespie) - 2:40
9. "I Got New Shoes" (Introduction) - 0:12
10. "I Got New Shoes" (Jackie Barnes, Jimmy Barnes, Anthony Field) - 1:47
11. "Shake Your Shaggy, Shaggy Mane" (Introduction) - 0:10
12. "Shake Your Shaggy, Shaggy Mane" (John Field) - 1:58
13. "Two Pairs of Shoes" (Introduction) - 0:12
14. "Two Pairs of Shoes" (Jackie Barnes, Jimmy Barnes, Anthony Field, John Field) - 1:31
15. "The Haggis is Coming" (Introduction to We Love Haggis) (Jimmy Barnes, Anthony Field) - 0:16
16. "We Love Haggis, Stew and Shortbread Too!" (Jackie Barnes, Jimmy Barnes, Anthony Field, Paul Field) - 1:34
17. "The Blackbird Ballet" (Introduction) - 0:09
18. "The Blackbird Ballet" (Jimmy Barnes, Anthony Field, John Field) - 1:18
19. "I'll Be With You Forever" (Introduction) - 0:08
20. "I'll Be With You Forever" (Jackie Barnes, Jimmy Barnes, Anthony Field) - 4:06
21. "My G'Nu Kazoo" (Introduction) - 0:09
22. "My G'Nu Kazoo" (Jackie Barnes, Jimmy Barnes, Anthony Field, John Field, Lachlan Gillespie) - 0:43
23. "It's a Parrot Party" (Introduction) - 0:10
24. "It's a Parrot Party" (Jimmy Barnes, Murray Cook, Jeff Fatt, Anthony Field, Greg Page) - 2:09
25. "The Fairy Dance" (Introduction) - 0:16
26. "The Fairy Dance" (Instrumental) (Jackie Barnes, Jimmy Barnes, Oliver Brian, Anthony Field, Alex Keller) - 1:25
27. "Tip Toe in the Snow" (Introduction) - 0:13
28. "Tip Toe in the Snow" (Jackie Barnes, Emma Watkins) - 0:46
29. "Outro" - 0:14

Personnel

• Jimmy Barnes - vocals, backing vocals

The Wiggles

• Anthony Field - acoustic guitar, drums, bagpipes, 6-string banjo, electric guitar, didgeridoo, percussion, electric bagpipes, tin whistle
• Lachlan Gillespie - vocals, backing vocals, piano, organ, kazoo
• Simon Pryce - elephant voice
• Emma Watkins - vocals, backing vocals
• Jeff Fatt - piano, organ

Additional musicians

• Elly May Barnes - vocals, backing vocals
• Jane Barnes - vocals, backing vocals
• Mahalia Barnes - vocals, backing vocals
• Maria Field - vocals
• Jackie Barnes - backing vocals, piano, jaw harp, glockenspiel, drums, organ, tambourine, percussion, bells, kazoo
• John Field - backing vocals, acoustic guitar, ukulele
• Paul Field - backing vocals
• Oliver Brian - acoustic guitar, 6-string banjo, electric guitar, percussion, nylon guitar
• Jeff McCormack - bass
• Ian Bentley - drums, marching drums
• Kenny Holmes - drums, marching drums
• Michael McDaniel - bagpipes
• Robert Pearce - bagpipes

Charts

Chart (2017)	Peak position
Australian Albums (ARIA)	34

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label	Catalogue/ISBN
Australia	31 March 2017	CD digital download	ABC Music	374198
Australia	1 April 2017	Book	Bonnier Publishing Australia	9781760407063