John Paul Young, OAM (born 21 July, 1950), is a Scottish-born Australian pop singer who had a 1978 worldwide hit with "Love Is in the Air". Initially performing as John Young, he was associated with songwriters/producers Vanda & Young (ex-The Easybeats), who provided him with "Love Is in the Air", "Yesterday's Hero", "I Hate the Music" and "Standing in the Rain".His career was boosted by regular appearances as a performer and guest host on national broadcaster, ABC's 1974–1987 TV series, Countdown. For touring purposes he fronted The All Stars, who also worked with Vanda & Young's former bandmate Stevie Wright. The All Stars included Warren Morgan (ex-Chain, Billy Thorpe & the Aztecs) on piano and vocals, who co-wrote songs with Young. Besides "Love Is in the Air", Young had top ten chart success in Germany and the Netherlands with "Standing in the Rain" and four other top ten hits in South Africa, including No. 1 hits with "I Hate the Music" in 1976 and "Yesterday's Hero" in 1977.On 27 August 2009, Young was inducted into the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Hall of Fame alongside Kev Carmody, The Dingoes, Little Pattie and Mental As Anything.
Logie Award for Most Popular Australian TV Teenage Personality
Albums
JPY, Green, In Too Deep, Classic Hits, Yesterday's Hero, Hero, Lost in Your Love, Love Is in the Air, Now, Greatest Hits
TV Shows
Popstars (AU)
Star Sign
Cancer
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Scarface
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If the pen is mightier than the sword, the word processor is a nuclear weapon.
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Living as a recluse in London, Ontario, Canada. [January 2011]
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Not to be confused with Australian John Paul Young who had a 1978 hit called 'Love is in the Air'.
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Provided the voice of Takeshi Kitano for post-production of Johnny Mnemonic in Toronto. At the time, Takeshi was involved in in near fatal motor-cycle accident, and was in intensive care in Japan.
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