GOD = Greatness

About that heading: This isn't a Papal blog. Just another exercise in remembering the great songs for those familiar with them and an eye-opener for those who aren't.

This is "My Pal" from GOD, the teenage band from Melbourne whose ranks included Tim Hemensley (Powder Monkeys, Bored!), Joel Silsbersher (Tendrils, Hoss), Matt Whittle (The Yes Men) and Sean Greenway (The Yes Men.) Sean and Tim have left the planet while Joel does great work with Hoss who recently graced Sydney for a couple of gigs. This one is probably GOD's greatest moment:

Five years ago today, Tim Hemensley passed away

I can't help feeling that Australian music is a lesser place.

If Powder Monkeys were Tim's only contribution, that'd be enough, but there was plenty more in the shape of GOD and Bored! with whom he played for a while. There's some reader tributes to Tim from just after his death posted at the I-94 Bar here. Tim's father Kris runs an occasional retrospective of his writing here. The man's own words - and his sister's moving eulogy - probably say it better than anyone else can.