This collection features prominent and obscure South African rock songs from the ’60s to the ’90s, curated by Brian Currin.
Category Archives: McCully Workshop
South African Rock Legends
Various playlists and albums featuring notable South African rock musicians and bands on Spotify.
McCully Workshop – Beginnings
“Beginnings” by McCully Workshop, available on both Spotify and YouTube, providing easy access to the track.
McCully Workshop: Top Ten Tunes
Brian Currin lists his top ten favorite songs by the South African pop rock band McCully Workshop.
The Blue Beats – Parchman Farm
The Blue Beats, featuring the McCully brothers, recorded an unreleased track, a blues cover of Bukka White’s “Parchman Farm,” in 1966/67.
McCully/Mackay – The Unicorns Are Screaming
Terence McCullagh collaborates with keyboardist Gordon Mackay for a progressive rock album titled The Unicorns Are Screaming, expressing personal musical preferences influenced by bands like King Crimson and Yes, blending fantasy and personal themes.
Jive Talking & Eyeballing Mix Series
A collection of one-hour All-South African mixes by Brian Currin enhances the “Jive Talking and Eyeballing” Facebook Group, showcasing interviews with South African and international artists.
Hammerhead Hotel, featuring Falling Mirror, Jack Hammer, The Dolly Rockers, McCully Workshop, Radio Rats
This mix explores South African rock’s wild side, blending Psychobilly, Punk, and Surf influences. Inspired by Falling Mirror, it features cult tracks celebrating chaos and the underground spirit of local artists.
McCully Workshop at the Canterbury Inn 1975 to 1978
Reflecting on the nostalgia of McCully Workshop’s performances at Canterbury Inn in Cape Town from 1975 to 1978.
McCully Workshop – Buccaneer [CD 1998]
In 1998, McCully Workshop re-recorded classic hits and new songs, showcasing their signature sound with strong harmonies and guitar solos. The album highlights their enduring talent as one of South Africa’s notable pop/rock bands.