- Source: Way Out West (song)
"Way Out West" is the debut single by Australian band the Dingoes. It was released in October 1973 and peaked in the top 40 of the Australian Kent Music Report singles chart, reaching number 26 in Melbourne. The song became the band's signature tune.
Lyrics
The song explains the life of mining in Australia, telling the story of a man who has left his job and wife in the city to work for a company drilling for oil and enjoys "living and a working on the land".
Charts
James Blundell and James Reyne version
Australian country artist James Blundell and James Reyne covered the song and released it as a single in 1992. Their version became a hit in Australia the same year, peaking at number two on the ARIA Singles Chart. It was the highest-charting single for both singers. Their version set in the key of G. At the APRA Music Awards of 1992, the song won Country Song of the Year.
= Chart performance
="Way Out West" debuted at number 28 on 29 March 1992. The next week, it entered the top 10, then reached its peak of number two on 26 April. It remained in the top 10 for four more weeks and the top 50 for a further three weeks.
= Track listing
=CD and cassette single
James Blundell and James Reyne – "Way Out West" (3:59)
James Blundell – "She Won't Let You Down" (3:08)
James Reyne – "Long Yard Rider" (1:54)
= Credits and personnel
=Credits are lifted from the Australian CD single and The Best liner notes.
Studios
Recorded at Metropolis Studios (Melbourne, Australia)
Mixed at Studios 301 (Sydney, Australia)
Personnel
The Dingoes – writing
James Blundell – vocals
James Reyne – vocals, acoustic guitar, production, arrangement
Paul Gildea – guitars
Mark Punch – additional guitar
Brett Goldsmith – bass
Lee Borkman – keyboards
Davey Porter – drums
Justin Brady – harmonica
Garth Porter – mixing
Ted Howard – mixing
Doug Brady – engineering
= Charts
== Certifications
=Other versions
Adam Brand and the Outlaws covered the song on the 2016 album Adam Brand and the Outlaws.
James Reyne and Ella Hooper released a version in 2023.
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