In this exclusive interview on Long Way to the Top, Shayne chats with John Brewster, founding member and guitarist of The Angels, as the band celebrates 50 years of their iconic Australian rock anthem “Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again.”

From its origins as a deeply emotional song inspired by loss through to becoming one of the most recognisable singalongs in Australian music history, John shares the full story behind the track — including the real origin of the legendary crowd chant that fans still scream back at the band today.

📣 Where did the famous “No way, get…” chant actually come from?
John reveals how it first stunned the band during a live show in the early ’80s — and how it spread across the country to become a defining moment in Aussie rock culture.

We also dive into:
The story behind writing and recording the song in 1976
How the track evolved into a live anthem
What it means to the band 50 years on
The legacy of Doc Neeson and the early Angels years
Why the song still connects with new generations of fans

🎤 Plus, John talks about hitting the road again for the “Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again… 50 Years On” National Tour, bringing one of Australia’s greatest rock bands back to stages across the country.

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📍 TOUR DATES:

Tickets are available at https://theangels.au
The Angels are touring nationally across Australia in 2026, including:
Fri June 4 – Coolangatta, QLD
Fri June 5 – Caloundra West, QLD
Sat June 6 – Beenleigh, QLD
Fri June 12 – Hornsby, NSW
Sat June 13 – Albion Park Rail, NSW
Fri June 19 – Woden, ACT
Sat June 20 – Albury, NSW
🎸 Fri July 3 – Launceston, TAS (Country Club Showroom)
Sat July 4 – Hobart, TAS
Fri July 10 – Belmont, NSW
Sat July 11 – Revesby, NSW
Fri July 17 – Fremantle, WA
Sat July 18 – Perth, WA
Fri July 31 – Caringbah, NSW
Sat August 1 – Marrickville, NSW
Fri August 7 – Shoal Bay, NSW
Sat August 8 – Prestons, NSW
Fri August 14 – Geelong, VIC
Sat August 15 – Melbourne, VIC
Fri August 28 – Kingsford, NSW
Sat August 29 – Mona Vale, NSW
Fri September 11 – Brisbane, QLD
Sat September 12 – Capalaba, QLD
Fri October 23 – Rozelle, NSW
Sat October 24 – Rozelle, NSW
Fri November 6 – Adelaide, SA

🎧 If you love classic Australian rock, The Angels, or iconic live music moments, this is a must-listen interview.

#TheAngels #JohnBrewster #AmIEverGonnaSeeYourFaceAgain #AussieRock #ClassicHits #AustralianMusic #RockInterview #MusicPodcast #RockHistory #PubRock #MusicLegends #LiveMusicAustralia #ClassicRockFans #FaceAgain #AussieAnthem #CrowdChant #IconicSongs #MusicStories #Launceston #TasmaniaEvents #LiveInTassie #CountryClubLaunceston #AustralianTour #GigGuide #ShayneBrian #AfternoonsWithShayne #LAFM #longwaytothetop

In this exclusive interview on Long Way to the Top, Shayne chats with&nbsp;John Brewster, founding member and guitarist of The Angels, as the band celebrates 50 years of their iconic Australian rock anthem &ldquo;Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again.&rdquo;
From its origins as a deeply emotional song inspired by loss through to becoming one of the most recognisable singalongs in Australian music history, John shares the full story behind the track &mdash; including the real origin of the legendary crowd chant that fans still scream back at the band today.
📣 Where did the famous &ldquo;No way, get&hellip;&rdquo; chant actually come from? John reveals how it first stunned the band during a live show in the early &rsquo;80s &mdash; and how it spread across the country to become a defining moment in Aussie rock culture.
We also dive into:
<ul>
<li>The story behind writing and recording the song in 1976</li>
<li>How the track evolved into a live anthem</li>
<li>What it means to the band 50 years on</li>
<li>The legacy of Doc Neeson and the early Angels years</li>
<li>Why the song still connects with new generations of fans</li>
</ul>
🎤 Plus, John talks about hitting the road again for the &ldquo;Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again&hellip; 50 Years On&rdquo; National Tour, bringing one of Australia&rsquo;s greatest rock bands back to stages across the country.
Subscribe to Long Way to the Top with Shayne Brian for in-depth conversations with the artists, musicians and industry legends who created &mdash; and continue to create &mdash; the soundtrack of our lives.
Visit facebook.com/thelongwaytothetoppodcast
<hr>
📍 TOUR DATES:
Tickets are available at https://theangels.au The Angels are touring nationally across Australia in 2026, including:
<ul>
<li>Fri June 4 &ndash; Coolangatta, QLD</li>
<li>Fri June 5 &ndash; Caloundra West, QLD</li>
<li>Sat June 6 &ndash; Beenleigh, QLD</li>
<li>Fri June 12 &ndash; Hornsby, NSW</li>
<li>Sat June 13 &ndash; Albion Park Rail, NSW</li>
<li>Fri June 19 &ndash; Woden, ACT</li>
<li>Sat June 20 &ndash; Albury, NSW</li>
<li>🎸 Fri July 3 &ndash; Launceston, TAS (Country Club Showroom)</li>
<li>Sat July 4 &ndash; Hobart, TAS</li>
<li>Fri July 10 &ndash; Belmont, NSW</li>
<li>Sat July 11 &ndash; Revesby, NSW</li>
<li>Fri July 17 &ndash; Fremantle, WA</li>
<li>Sat July 18 &ndash; Perth, WA</li>
<li>Fri July 31 &ndash; Caringbah, NSW</li>
<li>Sat August 1 &ndash; Marrickville, NSW</li>
<li>Fri August 7 &ndash; Shoal Bay, NSW</li>
<li>Sat August 8 &ndash; Prestons, NSW</li>
<li>Fri August 14 &ndash; Geelong, VIC</li>
<li>Sat August 15 &ndash; Melbourne, VIC</li>
<li>Fri August 28 &ndash; Kingsford, NSW</li>
<li>Sat August 29 &ndash; Mona Vale, NSW</li>
<li>Fri September 11 &ndash; Brisbane, QLD</li>
<li>Sat September 12 &ndash; Capalaba, QLD</li>
<li>Fri October 23 &ndash; Rozelle, NSW</li>
<li>Sat October 24 &ndash; Rozelle, NSW</li>
<li>Fri November 6 &ndash; Adelaide, SA</li>
</ul>
<hr>
🎧 If you love classic Australian rock, The Angels, or iconic live music moments, this is a must-listen interview.
#TheAngels #JohnBrewster #AmIEverGonnaSeeYourFaceAgain #AussieRock #ClassicHits #AustralianMusic #RockInterview #MusicPodcast #RockHistory #PubRock #MusicLegends #LiveMusicAustralia #ClassicRockFans #FaceAgain #AussieAnthem #CrowdChant #IconicSongs #MusicStories #Launceston #TasmaniaEvents #LiveInTassie #CountryClubLaunceston #AustralianTour #GigGuide #ShayneBrian #AfternoonsWithShayne #LAFM #longwaytothetop

Every song has a story. Every legend has a journey.

Long Way to the Top is where those stories come alive — the raw, revealing, and often hilarious moments behind rock’s most enduring names. Hosted by Shayne Brian, this is the ultimate backstage pass into the minds of the artists who built the soundtrack of our lives.

From chart-topping anthems and studio secrets to the reinventions that kept them alive across decades, each episode dives deep into the grit, the glory, and the genius that made these icons who they are.

Featuring legendary guests including:


Stewart Copeland (The Police) — on the art of rhythm, rebellion, and creating one of the most innovative bands in rock history.


Leo Sayer — sharing stories from a five-decade career of global hits, resilience, and reinvention.


Russell Morris — reflecting on The Real Thing and the timeless spirit of Australian music.


Ross Wilson (Daddy Cool, Mondo Rock) — taking us through six decades of songs that shaped Aussie rock.


Tony Hadley (Spandau Ballet) — reliving the glamour, sound, and legacy of the 1980s New Romantic movement.


Steve Kilbey (The Church) — exploring mysticism, creativity, and the making of Under the Milky Way.

Whether you grew up spinning vinyl or streaming playlists, Long Way to the Top takes you deep into the world of the artists who defined generations — and are still climbing.

Hit plus or follow to subscribe to the podcast.

And head over to Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheLongWayToTheTopPodcast,

Keep on Rocking!

Every song has a story. Every legend has a journey.
Long Way to the Top is where those stories come alive &mdash; the raw, revealing, and often hilarious moments behind rock&rsquo;s most enduring names. Hosted by Shayne Brian, this is the ultimate backstage pass into the minds of the artists who built the soundtrack of our lives.
From chart-topping anthems and studio secrets to the reinventions that kept them alive across decades, each episode dives deep into the grit, the glory, and the genius that made these icons who they are.
Featuring legendary guests including:
<ul data-start="899" data-end="1588">
<li data-start="899" data-end="1036">
Stewart Copeland (The Police) &mdash; on the art of rhythm, rebellion, and creating one of the most innovative bands in rock history.
</li>
<li data-start="1037" data-end="1143">
Leo Sayer &mdash; sharing stories from a five-decade career of global hits, resilience, and reinvention.
</li>
<li data-start="1144" data-end="1244">
Russell Morris &mdash; reflecting on The Real Thing and the timeless spirit of Australian music.
</li>
<li data-start="1245" data-end="1359">
Ross Wilson (Daddy Cool, Mondo Rock) &mdash; taking us through six decades of songs that shaped Aussie rock.
</li>
<li data-start="1360" data-end="1476">
Tony Hadley (Spandau Ballet) &mdash; reliving the glamour, sound, and legacy of the 1980s New Romantic movement.
</li>
<li data-start="1477" data-end="1588">
Steve Kilbey (The Church) &mdash; exploring mysticism, creativity, and the making of Under the Milky Way.
</li>
</ul>
Whether you grew up spinning vinyl or streaming playlists, Long Way to the Top takes you deep into the world of the artists who defined generations &mdash; and are still climbing.
Hit plus or follow to subscribe to the podcast.
And head over to Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheLongWayToTheTopPodcast,
Keep on Rocking!