Beargarden - Finer Things

Beargarden was a new wave band from Melbourne, Australia which, though well regarded critically, failed to achieve widespread success. It evolved directly from the post-punk group 'The Ears' which disbanded in 1981 and reformed under the new name with Ross Farnell replacing Cathy McQuade on bass. The other members were Sam Sejavka ( vocals) Mick Lewis (guitar), Carl Manuell (drums) and Gus Till (keyboards). Lewis was replaced later that year by Shane Andalou.

[@PetaL72]

I so wish this was available through Spotify. Love Sam Sejavka too....what an absolute specimen of a ‘finer thing’. Seriously though, I love the entire arrangement from the band on this song. Just perfect!!! Deserved so much more airplay at the time.

[@paulbertie434]

i saw them in the 80's in Kings Cross and it was mind blowing!

[@PetaL72]

This is such a good song!!!

[@hiimastranger]

Awesome song. These guys were so ahead of there time. Such a shame no one knows about them.

[@elizabethhann4028]

"Are you sending out?/Or are you sealing in/Some of THE FINER THINGS/In life?...Spin with me spin with me well/I've laid all I had on a spell..." Those are such beautiful lyrics. Sam Sejavka really is a rock'n'roll poet.
I always try to be Sending out. I think of myself as a Sender (in the William S. Burroughs sense). I think all great artists - certainly all rock'n'roll poets - are Senders.

[@FM_MARCIANO]

Exellent music the best ✌😎

[@dagonswat812]

soy de peru y me gusta los 80

[@barneygreenway4253]

¡Lo mejor!

[@paulbradley705]

044 russell crowe as the sombre, sullen butler in tuxedo ?

[@Scotty-P]

Everything in Melbourne is better in the 80's. We know this. How have we let "our" government ruin our city and our society so much of late?!