Birth name John Francis O'Hagan Years active 1916–1961 Genres Jazz, Classical | Instruments Vocals Music director Showgirl’s Luck | |
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Born 29 November 1898
Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia ( 1898-11-29 ) Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter, radio personality Died 15 July 1987, Brighton, Australia Similar Peter Dawson, Greta Bradman, Lazy Harry, Gordon Parsons, Goanna | ||
John Francis "Jack" O'Hagan OBE (29 November 1898 – 15 July 1987) was an Australian singer-songwriter and radio personality.
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Early life
O'Hagan was born as John Francis O'Hagan, in Fitzroy, a suburb of Melbourne. He was the son of Pat O'Hagan, a hotelkeeper and Alice née Quinlan. He went to school at St Patrick's College and then later at Xavier College in Melbourne. His first job in the music business was at Allans Music in Melbourne - he played sheet music for potential customers. When radio was introduced to Australia, he was one of the first to broadcast for 3LO.
Compositions
Between 1916 and 1961 O'Hagan wrote over 600 songs, more than 200 of which were published. Some of O'Hagan's well-known songs are:
In the 1940s and 1950s, O'Hagan wrote many radio commercials and campfire songs. However, the combination of the rising popularity of rock and roll and television ended his career.
Despite writing songs about the town, O'Hagan first visited Gundagai in 1956 when he was guest of honour at the centenary celebrations of the town.
Honours
O'Hagan was awarded the OBE in 1973.
Songs
Along the Road to Gundagai
Our Don Bradman
Where the Dog Sits on the Tuckerbox