Stan Bush, the iconic voice behind “The Touch” and “Dare” from The Transformers: The Movie, joins Long Way to the Top with Shayne Brian for a powerful conversation about Transformers, 80s rock, motivational music and how to write an anthem that lasts forever.

Best known for his unforgettable songs from the 1986 Transformers movie soundtrack, Stan Bush has become one of the defining voices of melodic rock, classic 80s movie music and inspirational rock anthems. In this episode, Stan reflects on the lasting power of “The Touch,” the legacy of Optimus Prime and The Transformers: The Movie, and why these songs continue to inspire fans nearly 40 years later.

With The Transformers: The Movie: The Soundtrack: The Reformatted Edition bringing new life to “The Touch” and “Dare,” Stan shares what it is like to revisit songs that have become part of pop culture history. He also talks about the secret to a great 80s rock song, the power of big choruses, heroic melodies, emotional lyrics and why the sound of the 80s still connects across generations.

Beyond Transformers, Stan opens up about his latest album Born for Battle, a motivational rock album exploring faith, freedom, brotherhood, immigration, resilience and the belief that there is a reason for everything.

From Bloodsport and Kickboxer to Transformers, Sailor Moon, video games and beyond, Stan Bush’s music has become the soundtrack to courage, hope and never giving up.

Key moments in this episode:

• Stan Bush on the legacy of “The Touch” and “Dare”
• Why The Transformers: The Movie still means so much to fans
• How to write an 80s rock anthem that lasts forever
• The secret behind big choruses, heroic melodies and motivational rock
• Revisiting “The Touch” and “Dare” for The Transformers: The Movie: The Soundtrack: The Reformatted Edition
• The emotional connection between Stan Bush, Optimus Prime and Transformers fans
• The story behind Born for Battle
• How faith, freedom, brotherhood and purpose shape Stan’s songwriting
• Why 80s rock still connects with new generations

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In this exclusive interview on Long Way to the Top, Shayne chats with John Brewster, founding member and guitarist of The Angels, as the band celebrates 50 years of their iconic Australian rock anthem “Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again.”

From its origins as a deeply emotional song inspired by loss through to becoming one of the most recognisable singalongs in Australian music history, John shares the full story behind the track — including the real origin of the legendary crowd chant that fans still scream back at the band today.

📣 Where did the famous “No way, get…” chant actually come from?
John reveals how it first stunned the band during a live show in the early ’80s — and how it spread across the country to become a defining moment in Aussie rock culture.

We also dive into:

• The story behind writing and recording the song in 1976
• How the track evolved into a live anthem
• What it means to the band 50 years on
• The legacy of Doc Neeson and the early Angels years
• Why the song still connects with new generations of fans

🎤 Plus, John talks about hitting the road again for the “Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again… 50 Years On” National Tour, bringing one of Australia’s greatest rock bands back to stages across the country.

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📍 TOUR DATES:

Tickets are available at https://theangels.au
The Angels are touring nationally across Australia in 2026, including:

• Fri June 4 – Coolangatta, QLD
• Fri June 5 – Caloundra West, QLD
• Sat June 6 – Beenleigh, QLD
• Fri June 12 – Hornsby, NSW
• Sat June 13 – Albion Park Rail, NSW
• Fri June 19 – Woden, ACT
• Sat June 20 – Albury, NSW
• 🎸 Fri July 3 – Launceston, TAS (Country Club Showroom)
• Sat July 4 – Hobart, TAS
• Fri July 10 – Belmont, NSW
• Sat July 11 – Revesby, NSW
• Fri July 17 – Fremantle, WA
• Sat July 18 – Perth, WA
• Fri July 31 – Caringbah, NSW
• Sat August 1 – Marrickville, NSW
• Fri August 7 – Shoal Bay, NSW
• Sat August 8 – Prestons, NSW
• Fri August 14 – Geelong, VIC
• Sat August 15 – Melbourne, VIC
• Fri August 28 – Kingsford, NSW
• Sat August 29 – Mona Vale, NSW
• Fri September 11 – Brisbane, QLD
• Sat September 12 – Capalaba, QLD
• Fri October 23 – Rozelle, NSW
• Sat October 24 – Rozelle, NSW
• Fri November 6 – Adelaide, SA

🎧 If you love classic Australian rock, The Angels, or iconic live music moments, this is a must-listen interview.

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