Countdown (Australia)- The Quick Interview- May 31, 1981

A segment from the long running Australian music TV series Countdown, which aired on the ABC from 1974-1987.
This particular segment aired during the Countdown episode which originally aired on May 31, 1981, on the ABC.
This clip features an interview of British band The Quick, featuring vocalist Colin "Col" Campsie and bassist/keyboardist George McFarlane, conducted by British radio DJ Nicky Horne in London, and Countdown Talent Co-Ordinator Molly Meldrum in the Countdown Studios in Melbourne, Australia.
The interview features a discussion about why they haven't done any live performances, how long they've been together, and their future endeavours.
The Quick's song 'Hip Shake Jerk' plays throughout the interview.
Vaxfacts: The Quick's single 'Hip Shake Jerk' became a hit in Australia, reaching No. 12, and their first album 'On the Uptake' was quickly released here.

[@fenderfetish]

Love these guys!

[@aus80srockradio94]

At just over 60 seconds, that certainly was a "Quick" interview

[@KGBeast.]

Sad how these guys are basically forgotten now they're songs arent even available in full HQ or streaming anywhere which is just sad

[@jonsilence]

Had there not been The Quick, there'd have been no Go West!

[@ajs41]

Have you noticed how "Young Men Drive Fast" sounds like it very heavily influenced the Go West song "Don't Look Down"? They're almost the same song in terms of the ideas behind the song, even if they might not sound that similar when you first hear them. Also, the bassline on "Young Men Drive Fast" is very similar to the iconic bassline on the UK quiz show The Crystal Maze. I think it must have influenced the writer of that piece of theme music.

[@jonsilence]

@@ajs41 Thanks for those astute observations! No question , The Quick were a primary inspiration and big influence for Go West.