"Great Wall" is a song by Australian rock band Boom Crash Opera. It was the first single from their self-titled 1987 album, and reached number five on the Australian music charts.Australian Music Database Great Wall's lyrics reference the New South Wales Hume Weir (Dam).
At the 1986 Countdown Australian Music Awards the song won Best Debut single.
Reception Jane Gazzo said, "Featuring a 'hey hey' catch cry coupled with bombastic beats and a chugging bassline, it was a superb single to release as a debut."
Track listing 7" single (7.258695) "Great Wall" (Dale Ryder) - 3:46 "Caught Between Two Towns" (Peter Farnan) - 3:23
Charts Weekly charts Chart (1986)PeakpositionAustralia (Kent Music Report)5
Year-end charts Chart (1986)PeakpositionAustralia (Kent Music Report)39
Personnel Drums – Peter Maslen Engineer – Chris Corr Guitar – Peter Farnan Guitar, Bass – Richard Pleasance Keyboards – Greg O'Connor Mastered By – Paul Ibbotson Vocals – Dale Ryder
References
External links Boom Crash Opera - Great Wall (7" single) Boom Crash Opera - Great Wall (12" single)