Parra News May 28 2024

ENTERTAINMENT
MOVIES, TELEVISION, MUSIC AND MORE – PARRAMATTA’S LEADING ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE
ICONIC
VOICE
CASSIDY PEARCE
In 1960s Australia, there were few
corners you could turn without seeing
the influence of Dinah Lee.
Famous for her singing, fashion,
and even being the face of a cosmetics
line, Lee was no doubt one of the most
iconic female entertainers of the time –
though she said it was no easy feat.
“It was a little difficult for female singers
in that era, because the male singers were
so dominant,” she said.
“Because I had hit records, I was put on
the same level as them, and I didn’t take
any crap from them.”
It’s for this reason that for Lee, seeing
female singers well and truly topping the
charts in 2024 is so incredibly special.
“It’s fantastic, with Taylor Swift and P!NK
and Lady Gaga,” she said.
“I love today’s music, I really do, because
I’m a Mod so I keep up with all the latest
fashion and music. I think the girl singers
today are absolutely fabulous, and of
course the Aussie girls are just as worldclass
as well.”
And these changes in the times are not
only being reflected on the world stage, but
also right here at home, being displayed in
her newest show, ‘The Good Old Days of
Rock ‘N’ Roll’.
Though once upon a time women seldom
performed together up on stage, Lee will
be joined not only by Little Pattie, but also
Jade Hurley, Lucky Starr and Digger Revell
for the special show, which will be coming
to Penrith next month.
“We all grew up together, and we did
shows together, especially TV shows like
‘The Tonight Show’ and ‘Bandstand’,
so we would meet up with
each other everywhere,” she said.
“In those days, girls didn’t perform
with girls, but today we do, and it’s fabulous!
I can perform with Little Pattie, and
we can perform with the guys.”
The group will each take turns performing
their most iconic hits from the time,
reliving their favourite memories from the
‘60s, and encouraging audience members
to do the same.
“When you do sing the songs, you can
see the audiences faces – they sort of go
back to that era and they all look like
teenagers again, because they’re just
loving it,” she said.
“We want people to just come and
have a great time, enjoy the show,
enjoy the music, and just bring back
wonderful memories that they have
of their youth.”
The tour will also mark Lee’s return
to Australia, where, despite
being born in New Zealand, she
has spent the vast majority of
her life until moving home just
recently.
“I love coming back to Aussie,
because that’s where I did all my
major work from 1965 to 2022,”
she said.
“I’m more of an Aussie than a
Kiwi – but we won’t tell the New
Zealanders that!”
‘The Good Old Days of Rock
‘N’ Roll’ will be on at Penrith
Panthers on Sunday, June 2 at
2pm. For more information or
to book, visit penrith.panthers.
com.au.
Hambledon Cottage Museum
• Enjoy a fascinating 19th century guided experience in Colonial
Parramatta.
• A rare surviving circa 1824 Colonial Georgian Cottage that
showcases 1850’s living with authentic period furnishings.
• Experience the gracious and lavish lifestyle that John
Macarthur’s family and friends once lived.
• Visit our Lucas Gallery and see the new exhibition:
Commemorating 200 Years at Hambledon Cottage –
‘A very neat little abode’
Admission Prices are Adults $10, Concessions $8, Children $2
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Cnr Hassall St & Gregory Place, Parramatta | Phone 9635 6924 | hambledoncottagemuseum.org.au
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