The Chosen Ones

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About The Chosen Ones

"The Chosen Ones" is a song by Australian blues and rock band The Black Sorrows. It was released as the second single from their fifth studio album Hold On to Me. The song peaked at number 65 in Australia and number 32 in New Zealand in October 1988.


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Black Sorrows

The Black Sorrows are an Australian blues rock band formed in 1983 by mainstay vocalist Joe Camilleri (ex-Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons), who also plays saxophone and guitar. Camilleri has used various line-ups to record 17 albums, with five reaching the top 20 on the ARIA Albums Charts: Hold on to Me (September 1988), Harley and Rose (August 1990), Better Times (September 1992), The Chosen Ones - Greatest Hits (November 1993) and Lucky Charm (November 1994). Their top 40 singles are "Chained to the Wheel" (February 1989), "Harley + Rose" (August 1990) and "Snake Skin Shoes" (July 1994). more »

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Musical
"The Chosen Ones" was released as a single by Australian band Black Sorrows in 1989.
Cultural
The song is considered a classic example of Australian rock music from the late 1980s.
Performance
"The Chosen Ones" peaked at number 2 on the Australian music charts, making it one of Black Sorrows' most successful songs.
Lyrical
The lyrics of the song are characterized by their reflective and introspective tone, exploring themes of fate, destiny, and personal identity.
Influence
"The Chosen Ones" has been covered by various artists and continues to be a popular choice for tribute performances and music events.
Legacy
The song remains a staple of Black Sorrows' live performances and is often included on their greatest hits compilations.

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