Best of 2025: Lorde, Gordi, Trent Dalton + more
· 56 min
Episode Best of 2025: Lorde, Gordi, Trent Dalton + more
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
Links in the notes 6
- https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/take-5/richard-fidler-take-5-history-songs/105441174
- https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/take-5/gordi-take-5-transformation-songs/105598300
- https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/take-5/denise-scott-matt-okine-mother-and-son-mixtape-take-5/105932382
- https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/take-5/lorde-take-5-songs-of-rebirth/105835080
- https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/take-5/trent-dalton-take-5-his-story/106038960
- https://iview.abc.net.au/show/take-5-with-zan-rowe
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