For 50 years, audiences around the world have been shouting the same unforgettable words back to The Angels every time they perform Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again. It has become one of rock music’s most famous live traditions—but how did one Australian song become a global phenomenon?

In this episode of A Breath of Fresh Air, Sandy Kaye welcomes founding guitarist John Brewster from one of Australia’s most successful and enduring rock bands. Formed in Adelaide in the 1970s by the Brewster brothers, The Angels helped define Australia’s legendary pub rock scene with their electrifying live shows, powerful guitar-driven sound and classic songs including Take a Long Line, No Secrets, Shadow Boxer, Marseilles and, of course, Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again.

Widely respected by fellow musicians and admired by generations of fans, The Angels built an international reputation as one of the hardest-working live bands in rock. Their influence can still be heard today, and remarkably, they remain Australia’s longest-running rock band, continuing to tour and record more than five decades after they first burst onto the scene.

John reflects on the band’s remarkable journey from Adelaide pubs to sold-out concert halls, sharing the stories behind their biggest songs, the chemistry that made The Angels such a formidable live act, and the passion that has kept them performing for more than 50 years. He also reveals how Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again evolved into one of the most recognisable audience participation moments in music history, with fans enthusiastically singing the now-legendary response every time the band takes the stage.

The conversation also explores the secret to the band’s extraordinary Longevity, how they’ve navigated changing musical eras while staying true to their roots, and the exciting new chapter that sees John’s own sons joining the lineup, ensuring that the Legacy of The Angels continues for a new generation of rock fans.

Whether you’ve loved The Angels since the 1970s or you’re discovering them for the very first time, this episode is a fascinating look inside one of Australia’s most influential rock bands. It’s a story of Family, resilience, unforgettable songs and the enduring magic of live music.

If you enjoy hearing the stories behind the soundtrack of our lives, subscribe to A Breath of Fresh Air for exclusive conversations with the legendary artists who created them.

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Sandy Kaye Sandy Kaye

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.