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Born Chester, Cheshire, England 1952. Australian singer/songwriter. Won his first Golden Guitar award at Tamworth in 1980; his sixth at 27 years later, in 2007. In songwriting lore, he is best known for penning “On the Inside” (the theme for the Australian TV show “Prisoner”). It reached No.1 in Australia and New Zealand, No.3 in England and made the Country Charts in the USA.

Brother of Brian Caswell.

ALBUMS


Anita Spring, Allan Caswell
Changing My Mind
2021, File, AAC, Single, 256, Kross Kut Records
Allan Caswell
Tequila Amnesia
2020, CD, Album, Chihuahua Records (3)
Allan Caswell Featuring Donna Fisk
I Do
2020, File, AAC, Single, 256, Checked Label Services
Allan Caswell Featuring Damian Cafarella
Spin
2020, File, AAC, Single, 256, Checked Label Services
Allan Caswell & Michael Fix
Christmas Takes Me Home
2020, File, AAC, Single, 256, Checked Label Services
Allan Caswell Featuring Damian Cafarella
Bad Politics
2019, File, AAC, Single, 256, Checked Label Services
The Weeping Willows & Allan Caswell
The Roses Fall
2018, File, AAC, Single, 256, Not On Label (The Weeping Willows Self-released)
Michael Carpenter / Allan Caswell
Back When I Was Older
2016, File, MP3, Single, 320, Big Radio Records, ,
Country Rock/Jangle Pop/Power Pop/Indie Pop
Allan Caswell
50 Years In Oz
2016, CD, Album, Shoestring Records Australia
Allan Caswell
My Version Of The Truth
2015, CD, Shoestring Records Australia
Allan Caswell
Sometimes When You Lose You Win
2014, CD, Album, Allan Caswell Music
Allan Caswell
It’s A Country Song
2013, CD, Album, Shoestring Records Australia
Allan Caswell
Strong Enough
2007, CD, Single, Black Inc
Allan Caswell
A Little Bit Of Country In Us All
2006, CD, Single, Origin (3)
Allan Caswell
Al's Bar & Grill
2006, CD, Album, ORIGiN (3)
Allan Caswell
Don't Count On It
2002, CD, Album, Shoestring Records Australia
Allan Caswell
Story Of My Life
1994, Cass, Album, Larrikin Records
Allan Caswell
I'm Gonna Take A Heartbreak
1990, 7", Single, True Blue Records
Allan Caswell
Proud
1990, 7", Single, True Blue Records
Allan Caswell
Heart Written
1990
Allan Caswell
Bald Is Beautiful
1989, 7", Single, True Blue Records
Allan Caswell
Handwritten
1987, LP, Album, EMI, ,
Country
Allan Caswell
(You Can Be) Somebody's Shadow
1987, 7", Single, EMI
Allan Caswell
Have You Read To Your Children Today?
1987, 7", Single, EMI
Allan Caswell
Warm January Morning
1986, Cass, Album, Allan Caswell Music
Allan Caswell & Norma Murphy
Sorry If I'm Dancing Too Close
1986, 7", Selection Records (5)
Allan Caswell, Trevor Knight
Bulldust
1985, 7", Single, Powderworks
Allan Caswell
Moruroa
1984, 7", Roxy Records (3)
Allan Caswell
The Australia's Cup
1983, 7", EMI Custom Records
Allan Caswell
Burning Candles At Both Ends
1983, 7", Single, EMI Custom Records
Allan Caswell
What Happen To Love
1983, 7", Country Man
Allan Caswell
Used To Be A Gold Song
1982, 7", Single, Columbia
Allan Caswell
What Happened To Love?
1982
Allan Caswell
Sign On The Dotted Line / Poor Side Of Heaven
1980, 7", Single, 7 Records
Allan Caswell
Loco Friday Night
1980, LP, Album, 7 Records
Allan Caswell
One Armed Bandit
1980
Allan Caswell
We Used To Call It Heaven
1980
Allan Caswell
Take Me Back To Yesterday (Dedicated To A Decade Without The Beatles)
1979, 7", Single, Mercury
Jackie Love / Alan Caswell*
Superthon
7", Single, Not On Label (Jackie Love Self-released), Not On Label (Allan Caswell Self-released)
Allan Caswell
Where Do Cowboys Go?
7", Single, Enrec
The Delltones With Allan Caswell
Stole My Heart Away
CD, Single, Starseed Records (4)
Don Spencer
Don Spencer's Thumbs Up! Australia
1993
Various
Teddy Bear Magic
1992, CD, Album, Comp, ABC for Kids, ABC Music, Phonogram
Various
Rock 'N' Roll Kids
1992
Various
Country Kids
1992, ,
Country
Tanya Walsh
I'm Slowly Going Out Of His Mind
1991, 7", Single, Enrec
Helen Kay
The Promised Land
1991, 7", Single, Songmaker
Jeanette James
Bruised But Not Broken / I, The Injured Party
1991, 7", Single, Enrec
Helen Kay
Save Our Forests
1991, 7", Single, Songmaker
Don Spencer
The Best Of Don Spencer
1991, CD, Album, Comp, ABC Records (3)
Pat Drummond
Tales From The Local Rag
1990, LP, Album, True Blue Records, True Blue Records
Pat Drummond
The Sao Song / The Local Rag
1990, 7", Single, True Blue Records
Don Spencer
Let's Have Fun
1990
Don Spencer
Bob The Kelpie/If I Could Fly
1989, 7", Single, ABC Records (3)
Deniese Morrison
You've Gotta' Learn To Dance
1989, 7", Single, Country City Music
Deniese Morrison
Unfinished Business
1989, LP, Album, Country City Music
Don Spencer
Don Spencer's Australia For Kids
1989
Harold G. Raffe Big Band*
Harold And Friends
1988, LP, Album, RCA Victor, ,
Vocal/Country Rock
Don Spencer
Australian Animal Songs
1988
Trevor Knight
Spirit Of The Green & Gold
1986, 7", Single, Powderworks
Don Spencer
Feathers, Fur Or Fins
1985
Geraldine Doyle
Stand On Your Man
1983
Geraldine Doyle
Real Men Don't Eat Quiche
1982, 7", Rissole Records (2)
Deniese Morrison
Shot Full Of Love
1982, 7", Single, Country Man
Bill O'Neill
Six Pack Of Memories
LP, Album, Not On Label
Benedetti Sisters
Home
Cass, Album, Not On Label, ,
Country
Jeanette James
Tangled Up In Love
Cass, Album, Big Wheel Recordings
Trevor Knight
Spirit Of The Green And Gold
1985
Carpenter Caswell
Carpenter Caswell
2017, CD, Album, Big Radio Records
Allan Caswell Band
Are We Having Fun Yet?
1988, 7", Single, True Blue Records
Australia Too
The Garden
1985

APPEARANCES +


Allan Caswell
Red Wine, Whiskey And You
2022, File, AAC, Single, 256, Checked Label Services
Allan Caswell
Don't Shed A Tear For Me
2022, File, AAC, Single, 256, Checked Label Services
Allan Caswell
Hard Times And Struggle
2020, File, AAC, Single, 256, Checked Label Services
Allan Caswell
Bordertown
2020, File, AAC, Single, 256, Checked Label Services
Allan Caswell
That Holden Saved My Life
2020, File, AAC, Single, 256, Checked Label Services
Allan Caswell
Train To Godforsaken
2019, File, AAC, Single, 256, Checked Label Services
Allan Caswell
Country Copper
2019, File, AAC, Single, 256, Checked Label Services
Allan Caswell
Brave Enough To Dream
2012, File, AAC, Single, 256, Not On Label (Allan Caswell Self-released)
Anita Spring
Not That Kind Of Girl
2022, File, MP3, Single, 320, Kross Kut Records
Anita Spring
When I Fall
2022, File, MP3, Single, 320, Kross Kut Records
Arna Georgia
Yes Girl
2020, ,
Country
The Bushwackers
Dyed In The Wool
2019, CD, Album, Not On Label
Thomson
We Are Wolves
2017, CD, EP, Not On Label
Michael Carpenter
The Big Radio
2016, CD, Album, Big Radio Records, ,
Power Pop/Rock & Roll/Pop Rock
Peter Dawson
That's What Country Boys Do
2016, CD, EP, Not On Label (Peter Dawson (8) Self-released)
Aly Cook
Horseshoe Rodeo Hotel
2015, CD, Album, Rodeo Records (5)
Aly Cook
No Phone No Mail No Internet
2015, CD, Single, Ltd, Rodeo Records (5)
Dean Perrett
I'm The Land
2014, CD, Album, Dean Perrett Enterprises
Play School
Favourite Things Song And Nursery Rhymes From Play School
2014, CD, Album, ABC For Kids, ABC Music
Graeme Connors
Kindred Spirit
2013, CD, Album, Not On Label
Carter & Carter
To The Moon And Back
2011, CD, Album, Crestway Music
Don Spencer
The Ultimate Collection
2007, 2xCD, Comp, ABC for Kids, ABC Music, Roadshow Entertainment
Corinne Rockow & Friends
Momma Jam!
2006, CD, Album, Tomorrow River Music
The Fargone Beauties
A Load Of Old Bullocks: The Best Of The Fargone Beauties
2006, CD, Album, Comp, Not On Label (The Fargone Beauties Self-released), ,
Country Rock
Various
Farmyard Favourites
2005, CD, Comp, ABC For Kids, ABC Music
Various
Children's Australian Classics
2004, CD, Album, ABC for Kids, ABC Music
Various
The Balladeers Vol. 5
2004, CD, Comp, Australian Bush Balladeers Assoc. Inc.
The Living End
From Here On In: The Singles 1997-2004
2004, ,
Punk/Pop Rock/Rockabilly/Pop Punk
Arthur Blanch
Gems & A Few Jewels Volume 3
2003, CD, Album, Tamworth Music,
Various
Toyota Country Music Awards 30th Anniversary
2003, Box + 3xCD, Comp, EMI, EMI, EMI, EMI, ,
Country
Terry Gordon
All Among The Wool
2002, CD, Album, Selection Records (5)
Various
"The LBS Country Collection" Volume 8
2002, CD, Comp, Lbs Music
Don Spencer
It's A Beautiful Colourful World
1999, CD, Album, ABC For Kids, ABC Music
The Kew Band
Fortuna - Australian Brass Band Classics
1999, CD, ABC Classics
Kazzoo
Pete And Viv's Excellent Adventure
1998, CD, Album, ABC for Kids, ABC Music, EMI,
Various
ABC For Kids Club Music
1998, Cass, Comp, Promo, Smplr, ABC for Kids, ABC Music
Various
The Selection Team Goes Truckin'
1998, ,
Country
Cecil
The Most Tiring Day
1998
The London Theatre Orchestra
Epic Themes
1997, CD, Comp, Emporio, ,
Theme
The London Theatre Orchestra
Top TV Soap Themes
1997, CD, Comp, Hallmark Records, ,
Theme
Various
ABC For Kids Showtime
1997, CD, Album, ABC for Kids, ABC Music
The Crosby Sisters
Coming On Strong
1997, CD, Album, Southland Music
Various
The TV Sets (Episode 1)
1997
Gaelforce Dance
Gaelforce Dance
1997
The Living End
Second Solution / Prisoner Of Society
1997
Craig Giles
A Matter Of Time
1996, CD, Album, Not On Label (Craig Giles (4) Self-released)
Shorty Ranger, Bryan Watkins (2), Les Partell, John Vaughan (10) & Buddy Bishop
Shorty & Friends
1996
Patti Page
The Very Best Of Patti Page
1996, CD, ,
Vocal
Various
Living In The 70s Vol. III
1996, 2x CD, ,
Classic Rock/Soft Rock/Ballad/Bubblegum/Disco/Soul
Various
Brand New Country
1996
Various
ABC For Kids Christmas
1995, CD, Comp, EMI, ABC Music, ABC for Kids, ,
Holiday
Smoky Dawson, Smoky Dawson And Friends
Ridin' All Over Again
1995, CD, Comp, Dino Music
Felicity*
Follow Me
1995, CD, Album, Radio Friendly Music, ,
Country
Reg Poole
Old Mates And Chute Gates
1995, CD, Album, Selection Records (5), ,
Country
Reg Poole
Goin' Rodeoin' / Rodeo Fever
1995, CD, Comp, Selection Records (5), ,
Country
Various
Lots And Lots Of Great Music For Kids
1994, CD, Comp, ABC Music
Barry Thornton
The Country Way / Somethin' Country
1994, CD, Comp, Selection Records (5)
The Fun Club
Stop And Think
1994, CD, Album, ABC For Kids, ABC Music
Slim Dusty
Natural High
1994
Various
Eat To The Beat
1993, CD, Album, Comp, Phonogram, ABC Music, ABC for Kids
The Sparrows
The Road Ahead
1993
Dennis De Souza
Caribbean Paradise
1993,
Poo & Wee
The Golden Panda
1992, Cass, S/Sided, Traumatone, ,
Novelty/Cool Jazz/Lo-Fi
Various
A Menagerie Of Songs All About Animals
1992, CD, Comp, ABC for Kids, ABC Music, Phonogram
Evelyn Bury
Favourites
1992, CD, Album, Selection Records (5)
Gina Timms
All The Love In The World / Pretending To Be Your Friend
1992, 7", Single, Enrec
Various
More ABC For Kids Greatest Hits
1992
Peter Horan
Country Piano
1992, ,
Country
Gina Timms
Did You Ever Know?
1991, Cass, Album, Larrikin Records
Corinna Cordwell
Without You
1991
Anne Montgomery
Still Waters
1991
Jade Hurley
No Stopping
1990, ,
Country/Country Rock
Evelyn Bury
Gone For Good
1989, 7", Single, Selection Records (5)
Evelyn Bury
Someday An Eagle
1989, CD, Album, Selection Records (5), ,
Country
Don Spencer
Boomerang/Coo-ee
1989, 7", Single, ABC Records (3)
Don Spencer
Out The Back, Boomerang/Australia, Didgeridoo
1989, 7", Single, Promo, ABC Records (3)
James Blundell
James Blundell
1989
Various
T.V. Tunes - 50 Of TV's Greatest Themes
1989, Vinyl, ,
Soundtrack/Theme
Various
Seven
1989
Various
Eternal Love: 18 Classic Love Songs From 1989
1989, ,
Pop Rock/Ballad
Andy Paul
I’m So Sad
1988, 7", Promo, Face Records (17)
Terry Gray-His Piano & Orchestra*
Solitaire
1988
Stacey Rae
He Used To Give Me Roses
1987, 7", Humber Records
Anne Conway
Scattered Promises
1987, Cass, Album, Enrec
Evelyn Bury
I'm Stronger Than I Look
1987, 7", Single, Selection Records (5)
Chad Morgan
Double Decker Blowflies
1987
Evelyn Bury
I'm Stronger Than I Look
1987
Suzanne Prentice
Hold On
1986, 7", Single, EMI
Patsy Biscoe
Merry Christmas To The World
1986, 7", Single, Powderworks
Frankie Davidson
A Real Fair Dinkum Aussie
1986, LP, Album, Summertime Records (2)
Doug Ashdown
She Can't Keep Still
1986, 7", Single, Larrikin Music,
Doug Ashdown
Love Lives
1986
Owen Blundell
From The Heart Of The Mountains
1986
The Flying Emus
Look Out Below
1985
Col Elliott
Move Over Rover I'm Back
1984, ,
Comedy
Kim Durant
Spirit Of The Green And Gold
1984
Ritchie Pickett & The Inlaws
Gone For Water
1984
Bullamakanka
G-Day
1984
Dianne Hammond
A Souvenir Of Australian Song
1983, LP, Album, Diamond Promotions
Myriam
Méfie-Toi Des Amours D'Été
1983, LP, Album, Dakma
Sven Libaek Orchestra*
Love Is In The Air
1983, LP, Album, WEA,
The Mighty Guys
Hang On Sloopy
1983, 7", Single, Ltd, Rivet Records (3)
Men Of Country
Woman Of The World
1983, 7", Single, Bunyip
Pam Shelton
Sorry If I'm Dancing Too Close
1983, 7", Single, Location Records
Geraldine Doyle
Stand On Your Man
1983
Bullamakanka
In Search Of
1983
Rod Williams
Mixed Emotions
1983
Jan Kelly, Terry Smith
Sorry
1982, LP, Album, Country Records (5)
Various
As Prisioneiras
1982, 7", EP, RCA, SBT
Anne Kirkpatrick
Merry-Go-Round Of Life
1982, LP, Album, Nulla Records
Arthur Blanch
Too Late For Regrets
1982, LP, Album, CBS
Rod Williams
Brand New Love
1982, 7", Single, Sundown Records
Various
Country Records Greatest
1982, LP, Comp, Country Records (5)
Rod Williams
Take What You Need
1982, 7", Single, Sundown Records
Myriam
Méfie-Toi Des Amours D'Été / Je Deviens Une Femme
1982
Johnny Heap
The Hordern Tree
1982, ,
Country
Jewel Blanch
Send All The Ghosts Away
1982, ,
Country
The Rovers
It Was A Night Like This
1982
Sanity Clause
Merry Bloody Xmas
1981, 7", Single, RCA Victor
Dirk Leonard
Golden Hammond
1981, LP, Album, EMI, EMI
The A.B.C. Melbourne Show Band*
The A.B.C. Melbourne Show Band
1980, LP, Album, Australian Broadcasting Commission, ,
Big Band
Reg Poole
Rodeo Fever
1980, LP, Album, Selection Records (5)
Barry Holmes (2) & Country Express
Welcome To My World
1980, LP, Album, Bunyip,
Ellen Lee Osterfield
Outlaw
1980
Brian Young
I'm Gonna Make It After All
1979, LP, Opal Records (5)
Lynne Hamilton
On The Inside
1979
Lynne Hamilton
On The Inside (The Original TV Theme From "Prisoner Cell Block H")
1979, ,
Theme
Edith Bliss
If It's Love You Want
1979
Various
Superstar Superhits
1979
Reg Poole
Rigs & Roads
1979
Sweet Chocolate
One More Night With You / What You Did To Me
1979
Kris Kelly
On The Inside (Theme From Prisoner Cell Block H)
7", Silver Heart Records
Petrina Johnson
Corner Of My Dreams
CD, Album, Not On Label
Unknown Artist
Free As The Wind
2xLP, Comp, Telmak
John Singleton
Geez You're Hopeless
7", Single, Larrikin Records
Evelyn Bury
Travellin' Light
CD, Album, Selection Records (5)
Jan Kelly
Goodbye Really Isn't Good At All
CD, Comp, Not On Label
The Dynamics
Sincerely Yours
LP, Album, Midland Records
Smoky Dawson Featuring The Howie Brothers, Tony Taunton & Arthur Blanch
Goodtime Radio
CD, EP, Evasound Music
Rodney Vincent
Here I Am
CD, Album, Not On Label (Rodney Vincent Self-released)
Frankie Davidson
Home Among The Gum Trees
Johnny Faithfull
Australian Bush Ballads
2018, 2xCD, Comp, RM, Fanfare Records (5)
Various
CMMA 2016 Winners
2016, 2xCD, Comp, Universal Music, ,
Country/Country Rock/Vocal
Various
Country Music Awards Of Australia Winners 2015
2015, 2xCD, Comp, Universal Music
Various
Country Radio Singles 171
2014, CD, CRS Publicity
Various
The Winners 2007
2007, 2xCD, Comp, EMI
Various
NFS Country Singles For Radio 99
2005, CD, Comp, Promo, NFS (2), NFS (2)
Various
NFS Country Singles For Radio 87
2004, CD, Comp, Promo, NFS (2), NFS (2)
Various
NFS Country Singles For Radio 79
2003, CD, Comp, Promo, NFS (2), NFS (2), ,
Country
Various
Country Music Awards Of Australia Silver Jubilee
1996, 2xCD, Comp, RM, EMI
Various
NFS Country Singles 25
1995, CD, Comp, Promo, NFS (2), NFS (2)
Various
The Harvest - A Landline Collection
1994, VHS, Comp, PAL, ABC Video, ,
Country
Various
Country Singles 14
1994, CD, Comp, Promo, Smplr, NFS (2), NFS (2)
Various
The Harvest - A Landline Collection
1994, CD, Comp, ABC Music, ,
Country
Various
The Winners 2
1994, ,
Country
Various
The Harvest - A Landline Collection
1994
Various
The Winners
1993
Various
Hotel The Album
1989
Various
Never Underestimate The Power Of A Song
1987, LP, Comp, Larrikin Records
Various
The Winners
1982, 2xLP, RCA
Various
The Country Music Album
1981, LP, Comp, Telmak
Various
Three Floors Down - Second Edition
1977, LP, Album, Comp, Living Sound Records
Various
Songs For The Americas Cup
Cass, Comp, Music World
Jeanette James
Little Victories
7", Single, Enrec
Various
NFS Country Singles 12
CD, Comp, Promo, Smplr, NFS (2), NFS (2)