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Are You Old Enough (album)
''Are You Old Enough'' (subtitled 16 of the Very Best) is a compilation album by New Zealand group Dragon, released in 1983 through budget label K-tel (NA 662). The album includes all tracks from the 1979 LP '' Dragon's Greatest Hits Vol. 1'' and adds six album tracks from the group's tenure with the Portrait label, while omitting the top 40 single "Love's Not Enough" or any tracks from ''Power Play'' which did not feature Marc Hunter as vocalist. The album was released when Dragon's hit single "Rain" was in the top 5 in Australia. Track listing Side A # "Are You Old Enough?" (Paul Hewson) – 4:08 # " This Time" (Marc Hunter, Neil Storey, Paul Hewson; Robert Taylor, Todd Hunter) – 3:10 # " Get that Jive" (Paul Hewson) – 2:45 # "Sunshine" (Paul Hewson) – 4:53 # " Konkaroo" (Paul Hewson) – 3:26 # "Politics" (Jenny Hunter-Brown, Robert Taylor, Todd Hunter) – 3:58 # "The Dreaded Moroczy Bind" (Marc Hunter, Neil Storey, Paul Hewson; Robert Taylor, Todd Hunter) – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dragon (band)
Dragon are a New Zealand rock band which was formed in Auckland in January 1972, and, from 1975, based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The band was originally fronted by singer Graeme Collins, but rose to fame with singer Marc Hunter and is currently led by his brother, bass player and vocalist Todd Hunter. The group performed, and released material, under the name Hunter in Europe and the United States during 1987. Keyboard player Paul Hewson wrote or co-wrote most of the group's 1970s hits: " April Sun in Cuba" peaked at No. 9 in New Zealand and No. 2 in Australia; " Are You Old Enough?" reached No. 6 in New Zealand and No. 1 in Australia in 1978; and " Still in Love with You" reached No. 35 and No. 27 in each country respectively that same year. Later hits, from when the band re-grouped in the 1980s, were written by other band members, often working with outside associates: The Hunter brothers, with Todd's partner, Johanna Pigott, wrote "Rain", a No. 2 hit in 1983 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marc Hunter
Marc Alexander Hunter (7 September 195317 July 1998) was a New Zealand rock and pop singer, songwriter and record producer. He was the lead vocalist of Dragon (1973–11/1979, 8/1982–1989, 1995–11/1997), a band formed by his older brother, Todd Hunter, in Auckland in January 1972. They relocated to Sydney in May 1975. He was also a member of the Party Boys in 1985. For his solo career he issued five studio albums, ''Fiji Bitter'' (November 1979), ''Big City Talk'' (August 1981), ''Communication'' (September 1985), ''Night and Day'' (August 1990) and ''Talk to Strangers'' (late 1994). During the 1970s Hunter developed heroin and alcohol addictions and was incarcerated at Mt Eden Prison in Auckland in 1978. He was recklessly outspoken and volatile on-stage. In November 1978, during the band's American tour, supporting Johnny Winter, they performed in Dallas, Texas, where "he made some general stage observations about redneck buddies, illegal oral sex and utility trucks" and c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1983 Greatest Hits Albums
The year 1983 saw both the official beginning of the Internet and the first mobile cellular telephone call. Events January * January 1 – The migration of the ARPANET to TCP/IP is officially completed (this is considered to be the beginning of the true Internet). * January 24 – Twenty-five members of the Red Brigades are sentenced to life imprisonment for the 1978 murder of Italian politician Aldo Moro. * January 25 ** High-ranking Nazi war criminal Klaus Barbie is arrested in Bolivia. ** IRAS is launched from Vandenberg AFB, to conduct the world's first all-sky infrared survey from space. February * February 2 – Giovanni Vigliotto goes on trial on charges of polygamy involving 105 women. * February 3 – Prime Minister of Australia Malcolm Fraser is granted a double dissolution of both houses of parliament, for elections on March 5, 1983. As Fraser is being granted the dissolution, Bill Hayden resigns as leader of the Australian Labor Party, and in the subseq ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dragon (band) Albums
A dragon is a reptilian legendary creature that appears in the folklore of many cultures worldwide. Beliefs about dragons vary considerably through regions, but dragons in western cultures since the High Middle Ages have often been depicted as winged, horned, and capable of breathing fire. Dragons in eastern cultures are usually depicted as wingless, four-legged, serpentine creatures with above-average intelligence. Commonalities between dragons' traits are often a hybridization of feline, reptilian, and avian features. Scholars believe huge extinct or migrating crocodiles bear the closest resemblance, especially when encountered in forested or swampy areas, and are most likely the template of modern Oriental dragon imagery. Etymology The word ''dragon'' entered the English language in the early 13th century from Old French ''dragon'', which in turn comes from la, draconem (nominative ) meaning "huge serpent, dragon", from Ancient Greek , (genitive , ) "serpent, gian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shooting Stars (Dragon Song)
"Shooting Stars" is a song by New Zealand band Dragon, released in January 1978 as the second and final single to be released from Dragon's fourth studio album, ''Running Free'' (1977). Composition Songwriter Hewson said, "Everybody went out for lunch so I sat at the piano and came up with it. On the original demo tape Marc Hunter plays drums, Robert Taylor is on bass, and I sang - dreadfully but with feeling." Track listing # Shooting Stars (Paul Hewson) - 3:30 # Some Strange Dream (Todd Hunter) - 3:15 Charts Personnel * Bass – Todd Hunter * Guitar – Robert Taylor * Keyboards – Paul Hewson * Lead Vocals – Marc Hunter * Percussion – Kerry Jacobson Kerry Samuel Jacobson (born 19 April 1954) is a New Zealand musician, educator, ARIA hall of fame inductee and former drummer of rock band Dragon (band), Dragon. Jacobson was a member from 1976 to 1983, played at their 30-year reunion and at the ... * Vocals – Paul Hewson, Robert Taylor, Todd Hunter References Ext ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Still In Love With You (Dragon Song)
"Still in Love with You" is a song by then Australian-based New Zealand rock band Dragon, released in October 1978 as the second and final single to be released from the band's fifth studio album ''O Zambezi'' (1978). Overview One of a series of songs written by keyboardist Paul Hewson, "Still in Love with You" is a live staple for the band. Track listing # "Still in Love with You" (Paul Hewson) – 3:22 # "Politics" (Robert Taylor, Todd Hunter, Jen Hunter-Brown) – 3:57 Personnel * Todd Hunter – bass guitar, vocals * Kerry Jacobson – drums * Paul Hewson – keyboards, vocals * Robert Taylor – lead guitar, vocals * Marc Hunter Marc Alexander Hunter (7 September 195317 July 1998) was a New Zealand rock and pop singer, songwriter and record producer. He was the lead vocalist of Dragon (1973–11/1979, 8/1982–1989, 1995–11/1997), a band formed by his older brother, ... – lead vocals * Richard Lee – Vitar violin Charts References {{Dragon (band) D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
April Sun In Cuba
"April Sun in Cuba" is a song recorded by New Zealand group Dragon, released in October 1977. It is the first single to be released from Dragon's fourth studio album Running Free. "April Sun in Cuba" first charted on 7 November 1977, peaking at number 2 on the Kent Music Report Singles Chart and staying on the chart for 22 weeks. Note: Used for Australian Singles and Albums charting from 1974 until Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) created their own charts in mid-1988. In 1992, Kent back calculated chart positions for 1970–1974. It also reached number 9 on the New Zealand singles chart. The b-side of the single, a non-album track called "Telephone", was credited to "Dr. Agony". Track listing # April Sun in Cuba (Marc Hunter, Paul Hewson) - 3:24 # Telephone (Paul Hewson, Marc Hunter, Todd Hunter) - 3:10 Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Certifications Personnel * Bass – Todd Hunter * Guitar – Robert Taylor * Keyboards – Paul H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Konkaroo (song)
"Konkaroo" is a song by New Zealand band Dragon, released in April 1978. A non-album single, it was included on the group's first greatest hits, '' Dragon's Greatest Hits Vol. 1'' in 1979. The B-side, "Mr. Thunder", appears on the group's fourth album ''Running Free''. Track listing # Konkaroo (Paul Hewson) - 3:26 # Mr. Thunder (Marc Hunter Marc Alexander Hunter (7 September 195317 July 1998) was a New Zealand rock and pop singer, songwriter and record producer. He was the lead vocalist of Dragon (1973–11/1979, 8/1982–1989, 1995–11/1997), a band formed by his older brother, ...) - 3:45 Charts Personnel * Bass guitar, vocals – Todd Hunter * Drums – Kerry Jacobson * Guitar, vocals – Robert Taylor * Keyboards, vocals – Paul Hewson * Producer – Peter Dawkins * Vocals – Marc Hunter References 1978 singles 1978 songs Dragon (band) songs Portrait Records singles CBS Records singles Song recordings produced by Peter Dawkins (musician) {{1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunshine (Dragon Song)
"Sunshine" is a song by New Zealand–Australian rock band Dragon, released in July 1977 as the third and final single to be released from the band's third studio album ''Sunshine'' (1976). It peaked at number 36 on the Kent Music Report and remained in the chart for 15 weeks. Track listing # Sunshine (Paul Hewson) – 4:26 # New Machine (P. Hewson) – 3:47 Charts Certifications Personnel * Paul Hewson – keyboards * Marc Hunter — lead vocals * Todd Hunter Todd Stuart Hunter NOTE: Requires user to input song title, e.g. POLITICS (born 22 June 1951) is a New Zealand musician and composer known for his involvement in the band Dragon. Their best known songs are "April Sun in Cuba", "Are You Old Enou ... — bass guitar * Kerry Jacobson – drums * Robert M. Taylor – Guitars (electric, acoustic) Production * Producer – Peter Dawkins References External linksDragon – Sunshine (Vinyl) Dragon (band) songs 1977 singles 1977 songs CBS Records singles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Todd Hunter
Todd Stuart Hunter NOTE: Requires user to input song title, e.g. POLITICS (born 22 June 1951) is a New Zealand musician and composer known for his involvement in the band Dragon. Their best known songs are "April Sun in Cuba", "Are You Old Enough?", " Still in Love With You", and "Rain". Hunter also composed John Farnham's hit song " Age of Reason" with Johanna Pigott and music for film ''Daydream Believer'' (1991) and TV series ''Heartbreak High'' (1994–1999). On 1 July 2008 the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) recognised Dragon's iconic status when they were inducted into their Hall of Fame. Biography Dragon - 1970s Hunter (bass guitar, vocals) formed Dragon in 1972 with Graeme Collins (piano, vocals), Neil Storey (drums) and Ray Goodwin (guitar, keyboards, vocals); the group was soon joined by Hunter's younger brother Marc Hunter (vocals) and moved to Australia in 1975. The band toured Australasia, America and Europe and their songs from that time, "Apr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
This Time (Dragon Song)
"This Time" (In the Right Direction) is a song by New Zealand band Dragon, released in 1976, and included on their album ''Sunshine''. It was released as a single in June 1976, and peaked at No. 26 on the Australian national singles chart, remaining on the chart for 23 weeks B-side The b-side, "The Dreaded Moroczy Bind", did not appear on any of Dragon's studio albums but was included on '' Greatest Hits Vol. 1'' and some subsequent compilations. Chess-fan Hewson named it after the Maróczy Bind, a pawn formation. Track listing # This Time (Marc Hunter, Neil Storey, Paul Hewson, Robert Taylor, Todd Hunter) – 3:05 # The Dreaded Moroczy Bind (Marc Hunter, Neil Storey, Paul Hewson, Robert Taylor, Todd Hunter) – 3:24 Charts Personnel * Paul Hewson – keyboards * Marc Hunter — Vocals * Todd Hunter Todd Stuart Hunter NOTE: Requires user to input song title, e.g. POLITICS (born 22 June 1951) is a New Zealand musician and composer known for his involvement in the band ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
