Johnny Young (presenter)
Johnny Young (* 12. March 1947 in Rotterdam as Johnny Benjamin de Jong ) is an Australian singer and presenter with Dutch roots. He was also active as a composer, music and television producer.
Life
In the early 1950s , Young's family moved from the Netherlands to Perth , Australia. Young became known as a singer in the 1960s and had a number one hit in Australia ( Step Back , 1966). He wrote several number one hits, including The Real Thing and The Girl That I Love by Russell Morris , The Star by Ross D. Wylie, and I Thank You by Lionel Rose .
From 1971 to 1988 he hosted the popular show Young Talent Time on Australian television , which produced a number of pop stars. In 2010, Johnny Young was inducted into the Australian Recording Industry Association .
Discography
- Young Johnny (1966)
- Johnny Young's Golden LP (1966)
- It's a Wonderful World (1967)
- Surprises (1968)
- The Young Man and His Music (1971)
- A Musical Portrait (1973)
- The Best of Johnny Young (1974)
Web links
- Johnny Young at the Internet Movie Database (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Young, Johnny |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Johnny Benjamin de Jong |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Australian singer and presenter with Dutch roots |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 12, 1947 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Rotterdam |