Old Man Emu

This article is about the song. For the 1973 extended play, see Old Man Emu (EP).

"Old Man Emu" is a song written and recorded by the Australian country singer John Williamson. In 1970, Williamson performed the song on TV talent show, New Faces, winning first place.^[1] Williamson signed with Fable Records after the win.^[2]

"Old Man Emu"
Single by John Williamson
from the album John Williamson
B-side	"Gum Tree"
Released	May 1970 (1970-05)
Studio	Trafalgar Studios, Sydney
Genre	Country
Length	2:50
Label	Fable Records
Songwriter(s)	John Williamson
Producer(s)	John Williamson
John Williamson singles chronology
"Old Man Emu" (1970) "Under the Bridge/The Unexplored Shadows of Mine" (1970)

"Old Man Emu" was released in May 1970 as Williamson's first single and the lead single from his album, John Williamson. The song peaked at number 4 on the Kent Music Report and was certified gold in Australia^[3]

Track listing

7"

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Old Man Emu"
2.	"Gum Tree"

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1970)	Peak position
Australia (Kent Music Report)[4]	4

Year-end charts

Chart (1970)	Peak position
Australia (Kent Music Report)[4]	20

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Edition(s)	Label	Catalogue
Australia	May 1970	7"/12" Vinyl	Standard	Fable Records	FB-008