S4E11 - John Brewster (The Angels) – The Real Story Behind “Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again”

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. Subscribe to Long Way to the Top with Shayne Brian for in-depth conversations with the artists, musicians and industry legends who created — and continue to create — the soundtrack of our lives. Visit facebook.com/thelongwaytothetoppodcast 📍 TOUR DATES: Tickets are available at https://theangels.auThe 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 #longwaytothetopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.