Richard Clapton as one of Australia's foremost singer/songwriters, paved the way for subsequent generations of songwriters to write about the experience of being Australian.
In a career that now spans over 40 years Richard hasn't passed through life in a luxurious rock star bubble. He has battled and succeeded at every step of the way and come through it intact as one of the world's most cherished singer/songwriters with his legions of fans. He is a survivor, with a tale to tell.
In 2021 Richard released his first cover album, entitled Music Is Love (1966-1970). A timely homage to the music of peace love & understanding; tunes of the American hippies from the late 1960's; Richard Clapton's unique versions of songs recorded by The Byrds, Crosby, Stills Nash & Young, Bob Dylan, The Doors, Jefferson Airplane, The Band, Lovin' Spoonful and more, sung as only Richard can.
It is time for these songs to be resurrected lest they and the message they bear is lost for all time, and who better than Australia's favourite hippie, Richard Clapton!
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