Wilson, born Dennis Bryant in 1947, has made a stage name for himself by writing and singing hilarious, although some would say vulgar, songs about everything from prominent businessman Alan Bond to Santa Claus. 

His career has taken him all around Australia and right across the world, but even though he has the potential to fill large venues, Wilson still loves a small club gig. 

In speaking with the Western Advocate, he recalled his time working in Kalgoorlie as an electrician in the gold mines, where he would spot planes flying overhead with what he knew were big performers on board.

This drove the passion he still has today for performing in small venues. 

“You knew that Neil Diamond was in that aeroplane flying from South Australia to Perth and they were flying over all these towns,” he said.

“I was also very mindful that a lot of people in country towns don’t get to see live entertainment.”

Being from a small town himself, he is always keen to perform in places like Bathurst, which is where he will be on Saturday night. 

It’s not the first time Wilson has performed in the city and he said he is glad to be back. 

He is bringing his newest show, The Second of the Final Farewell Tours… Perhaps, even though it is likely not the last time he’ll be on tour in his lifetime. 

There aren’t many comics or musicians who can sustain an active career for decades and still be happy to keep going when they’ve just turned 70. 

“I love what I do and that makes the biggest difference in the world,” Wilson said.

“I say that I retired 33 years ago because I haven’t worked a day in my life.” 

When he performs in Bathurst on Saturday, Wilson promises he’ll have something very different from the last time he was here.

There will be a variety of his biggest hits included, but this Aussie legend likes to ad-lib his shows based on his audience. 

They often dictate his set-list as well.

“I’ll get into a venue and you’ll find the notes and cards from people [with song requests],” he said. 

Wilson will be joined by his daughter, Jenny Talia, when he performs in Bathurst.

She has certainly followed in his footsteps, sharing in his style of musical comedy but adding her own twist to it. 

The pair will perform at Bathurst Panthers Club from 8pm on Saturday. 

Doors open at 7.30pm.

Tickets are available from the club’s reception or by calling 6330 0600.

The show is restricted to those 18-years-old and over. 

Although, that doesn’t mean it is not a family show or suitable to all genders.

“Now there is three generations of the same family coming through my shows,” Wilson said.

“It is not unusual to see grandparents sitting there with their daughter and she sitting there with her daughter.”