Discover the story of Domingo Samudio—the man behind one of the most iconic songs of the 1960s, Wooly Bully.
In this episode of A Breath of Fresh Air with Sandy Kaye, Sam the Sham shares how a spontaneous, improvised track became a global smash hit during the height of the British Invasion.
From his early life in Texas to forming Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs, Sam reveals how his unique “shamming” performance style and theatrical image set him apart in a rapidly evolving music scene. He also reflects on the success of Little Red Riding Hood, the realities of fame, and the challenges of keeping momentum as music trends shifted in the late 1960s.
Now at 89 years of age, Sam offers a rare and candid look back at his career, sharing stories, humour, and hard-earned Wisdom about creativity, resilience, and chasing your dreams. This is a must-watch for fans of classic rock, 60s music, and the golden era of rock and roll.
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Hello, I’m Sandy Kaye. A freelance broadcaster, journalist and producer who has spent more than 35 years on both sides of radio and television microphones. I’ve worked with every TV network in Australia, have produced and presented for countless radio stations around the country and have hosted my own commercial radio talk-back show. I’ve even held the distinction of being Sydney’s first female newsreader on radio – way back when!
Today my passion is A Breath of Fresh Air which allows me to immerse myself in one of my favourite things – music. I just love all kinds of music and am fascinated by the people who make it. In particular, it’s the music of the '60s '70s and '80s that takes me back to my youth and means so much to me.
As a journalist, I’m all about digging deep into the classic hits of our time.
I bring you intimate, warm, fireside chats with the artists who tell us about their lives both then and now.
We learn about what makes them tick, who they are in their professional and private lives and how they went about making the soundtrack to our lives.
'A Breath of Fresh Air’ is exceptional - exceptional not because of me, but rather because of the stories that some of the best-known musical artists choose to share with me.
I created this podcast to honour them. It’s all about THEIR lives, THEIR stories, THEIR music, told now, in THEIR voices, before they’re lost forever.
I see my podcast as a personal labour of love, but also as an archival legacy for music fans and practitioners alike, both current and future, who otherwise might never know of the amazing people who helped build the industry.
I really hope you enjoy each and every episode of A Breath of Fresh Air.
