Cathy McQuade (Deckchairs Overboard) was Sandra Lillingston's 'singing voice' and John Clifforth (Deckchairs Overboard) was David Reyne's 'singing voice' (both Reyne and Herbert sang backing vocals on some tracks). The soundtrack album went platinum, selling over 70,000 copies. Australian band GANGgajang were formed as a direct result of four of their members involvement as musicians/songwriters for this show: Chris Bailey, Graham Bidstrup, Mark Callaghan and Kay Bee. Cameo appearances from other Australian musicians include, The Johnnys playing Slip Slap Fishin' and Rebel Yell live in Episode 3 and Richard Clapton playing acoustic in the street in Episode 6. Kirk Pengilly from INXS appeared in Episode 7 and Chrissie Amphlett from the Divinyls popped up in Episode 8. As an ABC TV show, there was a natural tie-in to "Countdown", with guest appearance by Ian "Molly" Meldrum. "Sweet & Sour" (lead vocal: Conway) was shown on the 12 August 1984 episode of "Countdown". The promo clip does not show The Takeaways 'bass player' George (Arky Michael); but does include a juggler, acrobat and stage magician. On the same "Countdown" episode were O'Neill performing "Power" and Stephen Cummings performing "Gynasium" (Armiger as producer/musician/songwriter). "Glam To Wham" (lead vocal: Conway, backing vocal: McQuade) was broadcast "Countdown" on 7 October 1984, with guest hosts Michael, Lillingston and Herbert of The Takeaways (during which Herbert refers to Arky Michael as "Spartels"!). It shows Lillingston miming to Conway's vocals, however in the "Sweet and Sour" TV series Lillingston's vocals were supplied by McQuade and she only sang lead on "Digging A Hole" and "On The Street Where You Live". Also on the 7 October episode was Cummings performing "Another Kick to the Head" (Armiger as producer/musician/songwriter). The pilot episode was directed by Grant Rule, an Executive Producer of "Countdown", it was shot in an old warehouse in Pyrmont and starred Terry Serrio from the Elks and Joy Smithers, who would later star in "Bangkok Hilton" mini series with Nicole Kidman.