Tom has once again captured the essence of rural living with his latest single, ‘Good Life’. This uplifting new track is a heartfelt celebration of life’s simplest joys, inspired by Tom’s own experiences and the magic of the Australian outback.
“I’m gonna’ head out, where there’s no doubt, it’s more wild and free / Where there’s a big sky, more time, fresh air to breathe,”
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Living the ‘Good Life’
This Australian country music singer is truly living the dream – touring his stunning live show around Australia every summer, running a booming tourism business in the Territory and still finding time to take out trophies at campdrafts. ‘Good Life’ distils that experience into a song that celebrates the magic of rural living – wide open spaces, campfire nights and muddy tyres.
The story behind ‘Good Life’
‘Good Life’ was born from a conversation Tom had with a fan during his tour:
“A bloke from Melbourne came up after a show and was quizzing me about life on a cattle station – the early morning starts, mustering cattle on horseback, the isolation and fun times had out there. After a while he replied “That sounds like, what a good life looks like, to me” I said I think I’d better buy you a beer as that’s a cracking line for a song. He said no dramas and we shared a couple together!”
This comment struck a chord with Tom, inspiring him to pen a song while still on the road that encapsulates the beauty of rural living. Tom describes ‘Good Life’ as the “ultimate getaway anthem,” with lyrics that transport listeners to a place where the sky is vast, the air is fresh, and life is unencumbered by the hustle and bustle of city living. Tom teamed up with renowned singer songwriter Matt Scullion and they fleshed out the lyrics during a flurry of Zoom calls before finally bringing it to producer Garth Porter (known for his work bringing hit songs by Lee Kernaghan and James Blundell to life) for the final touches. With the unparalleled skill of Rod McCormack behind the mixing desk, ‘Good Life’ found life within the walls of Porter’s Rancom St Studio.
‘Good Life’ music video
The song’s accompanying video clip was also shot on the road, across three different states.
“We were on tour travelling through SA and I thought we should use the city of Adelaide in the first verse to paint a picture of traffic, bumper to bumper.”
The clip pits the bustle of city life against serene vistas of rural Australia and features Tom’s tour mates Laura Frank and Nick Morrissey of Orange Schmorange Production House.
More about Tom Curtain
‘Good Life’ is the first new music from Tom in 2024, following his 2023 single ‘When The Rain Comes Down’ that features Robyn Martin. The previous single, lifted from his Golden Guitar nominated album, Nothin’s Gonna Stop Us, rocketed to #1 on the Country Songs Australian Top 40 Airplay Chart, debuted at #6 on the AMRAP Regional Chart, hit #8 on the Country Radio Charts, and was the #9 Most Downloaded Track on Play MPE’s Weekly Top 20 Chart.
Tom divides his time between his home in the Northern Territory and the backroads and highways of Australia. In the NT he manages Katherine Outback Experience (KOE), an amply awarded tourism attraction, while the warmer months are spent bringing his music to fans around the country; having just completed a massive 6-month run. This November the troubadour will appear at Equitana, a major Equine Festival in Melbourne.
With a rousing collection of songs about rural life – that have amassed over 2 million streams on Spotify, Tom Curtain is synonymous with the Australian way of life. ‘Good Life’ reminds us that many of the simplest joys can be found off the beaten track and that everyone’s welcome at the campfire.