Och Aye the G'Nu! (album)

**Och Aye the G'Nu!** is a Jimmy Barnes album released on March 31st 2017. It won at the Aria awards, although it's a Wiggles production. To find out why, see the description.

## Description

Jimmy Barnes and The Wiggles present a new album for the whole family to enjoy: “Och Ae the G’Nu!”

Och Aye the G'Nu is a charming little G’Nu who loves haggis, stew and shortbread too! He also loves to sing and dance!

Created by legendary entertainer Jimmy Barnes, Och Aye the G’Nu was inspired by Jimmy’s cheeky red-haired, blue-eyed grandson. The album was produced by The Wiggles’ creator Anthony Field. Anthony and Jimmy formed their own musical dynamic duo with their love of infectious melodies and music that makes you want to dance. Lachy Wiggle sings beautifully throughout the album, while Jimmy is the voice of his cheeky character Och Aye the G’Nu. Jackie Barnes and Jeff Fatt add to the exciting musical merriment, while Emma and Simon Wiggle are joined by most of the Barnes clan with the latest star of children’s music, Och Aye the G’Nu.

Join Och Aye and march around to “I'm a G'Nu”. Move just like a wildebeest dancing to “Shake Your Shaggy, Shaggy Mane!” Purse your lips and play along with “My G'Nu Kazoo” or stomp around with “I Got New Shoes”. You’ll find so many animals roaming around in a magical Glasgow zoo, but Och Aye’s special friend is Kangaroo, who plays the didgeridoo!

It’s music for children and for the child in you!

## Songs

1. I'm a G'Nu Introduction
2. I'm a G'Nu
3. Och Aye G'Nu and Kangaroo Introduction
4. Och Aye G'Nu and Kangaroo
5. When You're Living in the Zoo Introduction
6. When You're Living in the Zoo
7. Winter is Coming Here Soon Introduction
8. Winter is Coming Here Soon
9. I Got New Shoes Introduction
10. I Got New Shoes
11. Shake Your Shaggy, Shaggy Mane Introduction
12. Shake Your Shaggy, Shaggy Mane
13. Two Pairs of Shoes Introduction
14. Two Pairs of Shoes
15. The Haggis is Coming (Introduction to We Love Haggis)

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We Love Haggis, Stew and Shortbread Too!

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1. The Blackbird Ballet Introduction
2. The Blackbird Ballet
3. I'll Be With You Forever Introduction
4. I'll Be With You Forever
5. My G'Nu Kazoo Introduction
6. My G'Nu Kazoo
7. It's a Parrot Party Introduction
8. It's a Parrot Party
9. The Fairy Dance Introduction
10. The Fairy Dance (Instrumental)
11. Tip Toe in the Snow Introduction
12. Tip Toe in the Snow
13. Outro

## Musicians

* Vocals: Elly May Barnes, Jane Barnes, Jimmy Barnes, Mahalia Barnes, Maria Field, Lachlan Gillespie, Emma Watkins
* Backing Vocals: Elly May Barnes, Jackie Barnes, Jane Barnes, Jimmy Barnes, Mahalia Barnes, John Field, Paul Field, Lachlan Gillespie, Emma Watkins
* Acoustic Guitar: Oliver Brian, Anthony Field, John Field
* Bass Guitar: Jeff McCormack
* Piano: Jackie Barnes, Jeff Fatt, Lachlan Gillespie
* Jaw Harp: Jackie Barnes
* Glockenspiel: Jackie Barnes
* Drums: Jackie Barnes, Ian Bentley, Anthony Field, Kenny Holmes
* Bagpipes: Anthony Field, Michael McDaniel, Robert Pearce
* Organ: Jackie Barnes, Jeff Fatt, Lachlan Gillespie
* Six-String Banjo: Oliver Brian, Anthony Field
* Tambourine: Jackie Barnes
* Electric Guitar: Oliver Brian, Anthony Field
* Elephant: Simon Pryce
* Didgeridoo: Anthony Field
* Marching Drums: Ian Bentley, Kenny Holmes
* Percussion: Jackie Barnes, Oliver Brian, Anthony Field
* Electric Bagpipes: Anthony Field
* Ukulele: John Field
* Nylon Guitar: Oliver Brian
* Tin Whistle: Anthony Field
* Bells: Jackie Barnes
* Kazoo: Jackie Barnes, Lachlan Gillespie

### Staff

* CREATED AND PERFORMED BY
Jimmy Barnes
* MUSIC PRODUCED BY
Anthony Field
* Music Recorded at Hot Potato Studios, Sydney
* Music Recorded by Alex Keller and Jeff McCormack
* Mixed by Alex Keller
* Executive Producer: Paul Field
* Production Managers: Kate Chiodo and Ivy Gaymer
* Graphic Design: Daniel Attard
* Stills Photographers: Daniel Attard and Paul Field

## Trivia

* The album was recorded throughout 2016. In fact, more than 50 photos were taken during production.
* The album was first mentioned by Anthony Field during The Wiggles' 25th Anniversary interview.
* The album was never made into a DVD, although one of the songs, I'm a G'Nu, was made into a cartoon music video for YouTube.
* Behind the Scenes images show Anthony Field and John Field playing the acoustic guitar and ukulele I Got New Shoes, Jimmy Barnes, John Field, and Paul Field doing lead and backing vocals on We Love Haggis, Stew and Shortbread Too!, Lachlan Gillespie, Emma Watkins, and Jackie Barnes recording backing vocals I'll Be With You Forever, and Lachlan Gillespie and Jackie Barnes playing kazoos on My G'Nu Kazoo.

## Gallery

### Album

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### Behind the Scenes

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### Promotional Images

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### Album Booklet

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