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John Paul Young

Australian singer · Australia · On the map · Musicians · Born 1950 · age 76

John Inglis Young, OAM, known professionally as John Paul Young, is an Australian pop singer who is best known for having a worldwide hit with "Love Is in the Air" in 1978.

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His career was boosted by regular appearances as a performer and guest host on Countdown, a 1974-1987 TV series for Australia's national broadcaster ABC. Besides "Love Is in the Air", Young had top ten chart success in Germany and the Netherlands with "Standing in the Rain", released in 1977, and four other top ten hits in South Africa, including No. 1 hits "Yesterday's Hero" in 1975, and "I Hate the Music" in 1976.

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Australia
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Living
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Born 1950 · age 76

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