"Buried and Dead" is a song by Australian rock group, the Masters Apprentices, released in May 1967 on Astor Records as the second single from the band's debut self-titled extended play. It peaked at No. 26 on the Go-Set national singles charts.

Background

In mid-1966 Adelaide-based rock group, the Masters Apprentices, shared a gig with pop star, Bobby Bright (of Melbourne duo, Bobby & Laurie), who was impressed and recommended them to his label, Astor Records. A few weeks later, they were contacted by Astor's Max Pepper, who requested a four-track demo.[1][2] The band went to a local two-track studio to record it, but realised that they had only three suitable songs: "Hot Gully Wind", "Buried and Dead" and "She's My Girl".[1][3]

The group relocated to Melbourne and the demo, including the newly written, "Undecided", became their debut extend play, The Masters Apprentices (February 1967).[3][4]

"Buried and Dead" and "She's My Girl" were lifted from the EP and released as its second single in May, which peaked at No. 26 on the Go-Set Top 40 national singles chart[5] and spent eight weeks in the top forty.[6] The single also peaked in the top ten charts in most Australian capital cities.[7][8][9] Both sides were written by the group's rhythm guitarist, Mick Bower.[10][11] The band made a promotional film clip for "Buried and Dead" for TV (at their own expense), which their lead singer, Jim Keays, believed was one of the first music videos made in Australia.[12]

Track listing

Personnel

The Masters Apprentices

• Mick Bower – rhythm guitar
• Jim Keays – lead vocals
• Rick Morrison – lead guitar
• Brian Vaughton – drums
• Gavin Webb – bass guitar

Recording and artwork

• Graphic artist, art director – Darrin Crosgrove
• Producer – Max Pepper

References