In 1970, Williamson entered New Faces, an Australian talent show, with the self-penned track "Old Man Emu". Williamson won the contest and signed with the newly formed label Fable Records. "Old Man Emu" was released in May 1970 which peaked at number 4 on the Kent Music Report and was certified gold in Australia[1] Williamson wrote and recorded his debut studio which was released in mid-1970 but failed to chart. It was the first album released by the label.[2]