As one of the hosts of Saturday Disney, the source of much Saturday morning mirth and joy throughout the ’90s and ’00s, we grew up with Shelley Craft presenting our favourite cartoons. But the Brisbane native actually has an extensive career in Aussie media.
In addition to her tenure on Saturday Disney, she’s presented on The Great Outdoors, Australia’s Funniest Home Video Show, Domestic Blitz, and The Block. She’s a veritable staple of Aussie television.
But now, Shelley is branching out into something new. Teaming up with surfing champ Beau Young, Shelley has unveiled a new album of children’s music titled Animals Rock – on the Farm.
The album is out now and to celebrate, we caught up with Shelley to find out the albums that changed her life, and to be honest we’re quite surprised with the outcome.
To pick up a copy of Animals Rock – on the Farm visit www.shop.abc.net.au
Guns N’ Roses – Appetite for Destruction
1987, Warner
When you discovered it: “Released in 87 – I jumped onboard in ‘89/90. First 2 years of high school.
How it changed your life: “Oh, every party and gathering turned into an Axel Rose dance off. The concert at Eastern Creek in NSW was my first introduction to live music and I was hooked.”
Pearl Jam – Ten
1991, Epic Records
When you discovered it: In “year 11. I moved to Sydney and was at a new school. Even Flow, Alive, Jeremy.”
How it changed your life: these tracks became my ‘go to’s for belting out a tune and perhaps in turn my way of controlling and releasing stress and pressure from year 11/12 high school. Just sing it out!
Matchbox 20 – Yourself Or Someone Like You
1996, Atlantic
When you discovered it: “I love every track on this album. I had started to work in TV and was travelling overseas a lot. This CD was constantly with me, on planes trains and automobiles.”
How it changed your life: “I think it just gave me a piece of home, a sense of calm but also I associate it with adventure and discovery.”
Chris Isaak – Speak Of The Devil
1998, Reprise
When you discovered it: “I interviewed Chris for a TV show I was working on and it was terrific. He was hilarious and controlled the complete situation but I had a ball.”
How it changed your life: “As he played acoustic throughout the interview I began to appreciate the showmanship and comedic timing.”
Bernard Fanning – Tea And Sympathy
2005, Dew Process
When you discovered it: “Being a Brisbane girl, and my husband an ex Terrace boy (same school as Bernard Fanning) we were all Powderfinger fans.”
How it changed your life: “Again, I was on the road for the Great Outdoors and off to the Torino Winter Olympics in 2006 – loved the storytelling and melancholy of the songs. Can’t wait for his new solo album out soon!”
Equal Favourites:
Silverchair – Frogstomp / The Very Best of Cat Stevens
1995 Epic Records / 1990 Polygram
Frogstomp: “well also working in a Skate shop, gripping skateboards and changing bearings in rollerblades… Who didn’t love this album!”
The Very Best Of Cat Stevens: “Obvious change in pace here… I had moved out of home and was living on the GC working at Movieworld. At peace and finding myself.”
