The 20 Best Little River Band Songs, from Help Is on Its Way to Cool Change

What is Little River Band's most famous song?

"Reminiscing" is Little River Band's most famous song, a 1978 hit that became one of the most played songs on American radio. "Lady", "Cool Change" and "Lonesome Loser" are their other signature hits.

Little River Band's 70s hits

1. "Curiosity (Killed the Cat)", 1975: their first single in Australia.
2. "Emma", 1975: an early Australian hit.
3. "It's a Long Way There", 1976: their first American hit.
4. "Help Is on Its Way", 1977: a sunny, harmony-filled single.
5. "Home on Monday", 1977: a road-weary rocker.
6. "Happy Anniversary", 1977: a bittersweet song about a love that ended.
7. "Reminiscing", 1978: a nostalgic, jazzy love song.
8. "Lady", 1979: a soaring, romantic hit.
9. "Lonesome Loser", 1979: an upbeat hit with an a cappella opening.
10. "Cool Change", 1979: a song about sailing away to find peace.
11. "Shut Down Turn Off", 1978: a fan favorite from Sleeper Catcher.
12. "Light of Day", 1978: an atmospheric album track.
13. "Mistress of Mine", 1979: a moody album track from First Under the Wire.

Little River Band's 80s hits

14. "The Night Owls", 1981: a rockier hit with a punchy chorus.
15. "Take It Easy on Me", 1981: a gentle, melodic single.
16. "Man on Your Mind", 1982: a moody, soulful hit.
17. "The Other Guy", 1982: the first single with John Farnham on lead vocals.
18. "We Two", 1983: a romantic ballad.
19. "You're Driving Me Out of My Mind", 1983: an energetic rocker.
20. "Playing to Win", 1985: a synth-driven title track.

Who are Little River Band?

Little River Band formed in Melbourne, Australia, in 1975, with singer Glenn Shorrock and guitarists and songwriters Beeb Birtles and Graeham Goble at the core. They took their name from a road sign for the town of Little River in Victoria. Their polished harmonies, influenced by the Eagles and Crosby, Stills and Nash, made them one of the first Australian bands to score a long run of hits in America. John Farnham sang lead in the early 80s before Shorrock returned, and the band has continued touring with changing lineups.

Little River Band's classic albums

• Little River Band (1975): their debut, with "It's a Long Way There".
• Diamantina Cocktail (1977): with "Help Is on Its Way" and "Happy Anniversary".
• Sleeper Catcher (1978): home of "Reminiscing" and "Lady".
• First Under the Wire (1979): with "Lonesome Loser" and "Cool Change".
• Time Exposure (1981): produced by George Martin, with "The Night Owls".
• Greatest Hits (1982): the collection most fans own, with "The Other Guy".

The lineup and the name

Little River Band's lineup changed many times, and over the decades none of the founding members remained in the touring band that carries the name. Legal disputes over who could use it meant that Glenn Shorrock, Beeb Birtles and Graeham Goble later performed together under their own names. Fans still debate which version is the "real" band, but the classic hits all come from the original late-70s lineup.

The story behind Reminiscing

Graeham Goble wrote "Reminiscing", a nostalgic song with a jazzy, big band feel, and it became their biggest American hit in 1978. It went on to be played millions of times on American radio. Frank Sinatra and John Lennon were both reported to be fans of the song.

The story behind Cool Change

Glenn Shorrock wrote "Cool Change" about his love of the ocean and the freedom of sailing. Its gentle melody and themes of escape made it one of the band's best-loved songs, and it was later named one of the greatest Australian songs of all time by the Australasian Performing Right Association. See our songs about the ocean for more.

Little River Band and yacht rock

With their smooth harmonies and polished production, Little River Band are often included on yacht rock playlists alongside Boz Scaggs, Toto and Christopher Cross. "Reminiscing", "Lady" and "Cool Change" fit perfectly on a sunset playlist. See our Boz Scaggs songs for more smooth sounds of the era.

Little River Band songs for an anniversary

For a couple married in the late 70s or early 80s, "Reminiscing", "Lady" and "We Two" are lovely choices for an anniversary dance. "Happy Anniversary" sounds perfect, but it is actually about a love that has ended, so save it for a playlist rather than a toast. See our anniversary songs for more.

Little River Band songs for a road trip

For a long drive, "Help Is on Its Way", "Lonesome Loser", "The Night Owls" and "Take It Easy on Me" keep the miles easy, and "Cool Change" is perfect for the coast road at sunset.

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