The Dingoes

(Way Out) West

I have always liked 'Way Out West' - especially Broderick Smith's vocals. It was one of the first tunes I recall to use an Australian theme within a classic rock setting. The Dingoes always reminded me of an Australian The Band (as in Robbie Robertson's The Band) and they did, interestingly enough, wind up living in Woodstock in upstate New York during their years in the USA in the late 70's. Just as interesting is their connection to Lynyrd Skynyrd and the tragic plane crash which indirectly difused a chance of The Dingoes' USA career igniting.

This tee is, in fact, a USA model from that period around 1977-78 when the group moved stateside and signed a deal with A&M. I picked this up with a small collection of ex-promo shirts and I'd suggest it has never been worn. Fantastic condition for thirty years old! It is 100% cotton though but, being unworn/unwashed, has its original shape and shade. Made by Russell Athletic - a Medium (38-40) with The Dingoes' gold printed logo on front. I have another with something about Bite Worse Than Their Bark (or the other way around)...guess the promo department earned their salary with that one. Look for its posting a little later.