S4E14 - Richard Burgman - Sunnyboys Reunion, 45th Anniversary Box Set & The Story Behind an Australian Rock Classic

Forty-five years after changing the sound of Australian rock, Sunnyboys are back to celebrate one of the greatest debut albums in Australian music history.

In this special episode of Long Way to the Top with Shayne Brian, guitarist Richard Burgman reflects on the band's remarkable journey, the enduring legacy of Sunnyboys, and the release of the stunning 45th Anniversary 4LP vinyl box set. Packed with rare demos, live recordings, the original Phantom Records EP, exclusive interviews and previously unreleased material on vinyl, this collection tells the complete story of the band's unforgettable first year.

Richard shares behind-the-scenes memories of recording classic songs including Happy Man, Alone With You, I Can't Talk To You and Tunnel of Love, while discussing the brilliance of songwriter Jeremy Oxley, the explosive Sydney music scene of the early 1980s, and why Sunnyboys continue to inspire generations of Australian musicians.

The conversation also explores the band's highly anticipated one-off reunion performance in Brisbane, what fans can expect from the show, and why the music still resonates more than four decades later.

Whether you've loved Sunnyboys since 1981 or you're discovering one of Australia's most influential guitar bands for the first time, this is a fascinating look inside the making of an Australian rock masterpiece.

In this episode:

The story behind the Sunnyboys 45th Anniversary 4LP vinyl box set

Rare demos, live recordings and never-before-released material

Richard Burgman's memories of Sunnyboys' rise to fame

Jeremy Oxley's songwriting and lasting influence

The making of Australian classics including Happy Man and Alone With You

Behind the scenes of the upcoming Sunnyboys reunion show