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Episode:

Best of 2025: Lorde, Gordi, Trent Dalton + more
Category: Music
Duration: 00:55:37
Publish Date: 2025-12-11 23:00:00
Description:

It's not definitive, but here are some of the best moments from Take 5 this year:

The legendary Richard Fidler threw back to the early days of the Doug Anthony All Stars.

Gordi's brilliant third album Like Plasticine gave us an insight into her experience as a doctor on the frontline during the pandemic.

Comedians Matt Okine and Denise Scott celebrated Season 2 of their much-loved TV show Mother and Son.

Lorde made a triumphant return with her fourth album Virgin.

And best-selling author Trent Dalton (Boy Swallows Universe, Gravity Let Me Go) blew up the Double J textline with his heartfelt stories and deep passion for music.

Best of 2025 song choices:

  • Richard Fidler: Cocteau Twins – ‘Carolyn’s Fingers’
  • Gordi: Missy Higgins – ‘Any Day Now’
  • Matt Okine: Radiohead – ‘Paranoid Android’
  • Lorde: Charli xcx – 'Girl, so confusing featuring lorde'
  • Trent Dalton: Vera Lynn – '(There'll Be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs Of Dover'

00:00 Introduction and Show Highlights

00:47 Richard Fidler's Journey with Doug Anthony All Stars

03:33 The Magic of Elizabeth Fraser and Cocteau Twins

07:55 Witnessing the Fall of the Berlin Wall

14:00 Gordi's Personal and Musical Journey

17:50 Missy Higgins' Influence on Gordi

23:13 Comedians Share Unexpected Moments

26:10 Matt Okine's Musical Memories

27:35 A Sudden Change: Mum's Illness

28:32 A Life-Altering Event: Mum's Passing

29:42 Coping with Loss: A Birthday to Remember

30:10 Finding Light in Dark Moments

31:18 Music and Memories: Radiohead's Impact

32:22 Take Five: A Star-Studded Season on ABC TV and ABC iview

32:49 Lorde's Journey: Embracing the Mystery

34:41 The Power of Rhythm: Creating Music

35:27 A Special Remix: Girl, So Confusing with Charli xcx

38:15 Emotional Reactions: The Remix's Impact

46:10 Trent Dalton's Take Five: A Heartfelt Story

48:34 Honoring a Hero: Granddad's Legacy

54:37 Looking Ahead: New Seasons and Reflections

Listen to the full episodes here:

Richard Fidler: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/take-5/richard-fidler-take-5-history-songs/105441174

Gordi: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/take-5/gordi-take-5-transformation-songs/105598300

Matt Okine & Denise Scott: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/take-5/denise-scott-matt-okine-mother-and-son-mixtape-take-5/105932382

Lorde: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/take-5/lorde-take-5-songs-of-rebirth/105835080

Trent Dalton: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/take-5/trent-dalton-take-5-his-story/106038960

Watch Take 5 on ABC iview:

https://iview.abc.net.au/show/take-5-with-zan-rowe
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