Danielle McGrane
(Australian Associated Press)
Daryl Braithwaite galloped into the Hall of Fame at the ARIAs with a rousing performance of his biggest hit, The Horses.
The former Sherbet frontman was joined onstage by Guy Sebastian and indie-pop star Vera Blue during Tuesday night’s awards ceremony.
The trio performed the song, originally recorded by Rickie Lee Jones but which became a massive hit when Braithwaite took it on in the 90s.
The 68-year-old gave a lesson in the held note to his younger collaborators, impressing the audience with his vocal power.
Before his performance, Braithwaite told his career story from starting our in a choir with Olivia Newton-John to his time with Sherbet.
“Sherbet was the catalyst for where I am now,” he said.
“Thank you also to Ian Meldrum – some know him as Molly – and Countdown.”
He was a little lost, he admitted, after leaving Sherbet and had to go on the dole.
But while working on the roads for the council, he realised he had to try and make music again.
“My love for music is as strong now as when I started out,” he told the crowd.
2017 ARIA AWARDS WITH APPLE MUSIC RECIPIENTS
Apple Music Album Of The Year
Gang Of Youths – Go Farther In Lightness
Best Male Artist
Paul Kelly – Life Is Fine
Best Female Artist
Sia – The Greatest feat. Kendrick Lamar
Best Dance Release
Pnau – Chameleon
Best Group
Gang Of Youths – Go Farther In Lightness
Breakthrough Artist
Amy Shark – Night Thinker
Best Pop Release
Amy Shark – Night Thinker
Best Urban Album
A.B. Original – Reclaim Australia
Best Independent Release
A.B. Original – Reclaim Australia
Best Rock Album
Gang Of Youths – Go Farther In Lightness
Best Adult Contemporary Album
Paul Kelly – Life Is Fine
Best Country Album
Kasey Chambers – Dragonfly
Best Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Album
Northlane – Mesmer
Best Blues & Roots Album
All Our Exes Live In Texas – When We Fall
Best Children’s Album
Jimmy Barnes – Och Aye the G’Nu!
Best Video
Bliss N Eso – Moments (feat. Gavin James)
Best Australian Live Act
Illy
Apple Music Song Of The Year
Peking Duk – Stranger (feat. Elliphant)
Best International Artist
Harry Styles – Harry Styles
