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Incarnations (album)
''Incarnations'' is the tenth studio album by New Zealand-Australian band, Dragon. The album was released in 1995. and is an acoustic album of their previously released material. It was their final studio album for eleven years, their last before their second split in 1997 and their last to feature Marc Hunter before his death in 1998. Track listing # "Are You Old Enough?" (Paul Hewson) # "Chains of Love" (Marc Hunter, Mark McDuff) # "Rain" (Johanna Pigott, Marc Hunter, Todd Hunter) # "Come Together" (Johanna Pigott, Todd Hunter) # "O Zambezi" (Robert Taylor) # "Oh Now Girl" (Marc Hunter, Todd Hunter) # "April Sun in Cuba" (Marc Hunter, Paul Hewson) # "Body and the Beat" (Marc Hunter Robert Taylor) # "Wish It Would Rain" (Marc Hunter, Mark McDuff, Scott Christie) # "Young Years" (Alan Mansfield, Sharon O'Neill) # " Still in Love with You" (Paul Hewson) # "Speak No Evil ''Speak No Evil'' is the sixth album by Wayne Shorter. It was released in June 1966 by Blue Note Records ... [...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] |
Speak No Evil (song)
"Speak No Evil" is a song by New Zealand band Dragon released in February 1985 as the lead single from the group's eighth studio album ''Dreams of Ordinary Men''. The song peaked at number 19 on the Australian Kent Music Report. Track listing # "Speak No Evil" (Johanna Pigott, Alan Mansfield, Todd Hunter) - 4:00 # "Witnessing" (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) - 4:42 Charts References Dragon (band) songs 1985 singles 1984 songs Polydor Records singles Songs written by Todd Hunter Songs written by Johanna Pigott {{1980s-rock-song-stub ... [...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] |
Sharon O'Neill
Sharon Lea O'Neill (born 23 November 1952) is a New Zealand singer-songwriter and pianist, who had an Australasian hit single in 1983 with " Maxine" which reached No. 16 on both the Australian Kent Music Report and Recording Industry Association of New Zealand charts. Note: n-lineversion established at White Room Electronic Publishing Pty Ltd in 2007 and was expanded from the 2002 edition.Australian chart peaks: *Top 100 (Kent Music Report) peaks to 19 June 1988: N.B. The Kent Report chart was licensed by ARIA between mid 1983 and 19 June 1988. *Top 100 (ARIA Chart) peaks from January 1990 to December 2010: *"Satin Sheets" (ARIA Chart) peak: *''The Very Best of Collette and Sharon O'Neill'': New Zealand chart peaks: *All except "Don't Let Love Go": *"Don't Let Love Go": Career 1960s–1977: Career beginnings Sharon O'Neill is a self taught musician who learned to play guitar by ear and started composing at an early age, by putting chords to her poetry. She began playing the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Young Years
"Young Years" is a song by New Zealand group Dragon, released on 3 April 1989 as the second single to be released from the group's ninth studio album ''Bondi Road'' (1989). "Young Years" peaked at No. 18 on the ARIA charts and No. 13 on the Recorded Music NZ chart, their final top 40 hit to date. Overview NZOn Screen said, "Marc is celebratory in one of his last videos with the band. Todd — bass against the bush background — is gleeful. Written by keyboard player Alan Mansfield and his partner, Kiwi singer Sharon O’Neill, ‘Young Years’ gained added poignancy following Marc Hunter's death in 1998. Track listing # Young Years (Alan Mansfield, Sharon O'Neill) – 3:56 # Runaway (Alan Mansfield, Sharon O'Neill) – 3:49 Charts Personnel * Backing vocals – Mary Azzopardi, Wendy Matthews * Drums – Mitch Farmer * Bass, backing vocals – Todd Hunter * Banjo – Mark Collins * Saxophone – Andrew Oh * Violin – Wayne Goodwin * Guitar – Tommy Emmanuel, Mike Cae ... [...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] |
Rain (Dragon Song)
"Rain" is a song by New Zealand rock group Dragon released in July 1983 as the first single ahead of their seventh studio album, '' Body and the Beat'' (June 1984). It is co-written by the group's brothers, Marc and Todd Hunter, with Johanna Pigott, Todd's then-domestic partner. "Rain" peaked at number 2 and stayed in the Kent Music Report singles chart for 26 weeks. The song reached number 88 on the United States ''Billboard'' Hot 100 charts in mid-1984. For the original single version the group's Kerry Jacobson had provided drums and percussion; he left the group in September 1983 and was replaced by Terry Chambers, who is shown in promotional material including cover art and music videos. At the 1983 Countdown Music Awards, the song was nominated for Best Australian Single. Background Dragon issued "Rain" in July 1983 almost a year after the group had reconvened in the previous August with the line-up of Marc and Todd Hunter, Robert Taylor, Paul Hewson and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Are You Old Enough?
"Are You Old Enough?" is a song by New Zealand rock band Dragon, released in August 1978 while the band were still based in Australia. It was released as the first single from the group's fifth studio album ''O Zambezi'' (1978). The song peaked at number one on the Australian Kent Music Report, becoming the group's first number-one single. Reception Reviewed at the time of release, South Australian music magazine Roadrunner said the song was, "Their best yet. This band continues to make superb sounding singles (this will be No 1 for sure) and continue to be the most sexist band in the country. This one, about fucking young women and going to gaol for it is their most offensive yet." David Nichols described the song as, "essentially a paean to underage sex, perhaps even pedophilia. A glowing, irresistible pop tune, sung delectably by Marc Hunter with uncredited backing vocal from Renée Geyer, it is a virtually flawless pop record, its subversive nature being an essential element o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Australian Rock Database
The Australian Rock Database was a website with a searchable online database that listed details of Australian rock music artists, albums, bands, producers and record labels. It was established in 2000 by Swedish national Magnus Holmgren, who had developed an interest in Australian music when visiting as an exchange student. Information for the database entries was initially gleaned from Chris Spencer, Zbig Nowara and Paul McHenry's ''Who's Who of Australian Rock'' (3rd ed, 1993) and Ian McFarlane's ''Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop'' (1999). Australian Government The Australian Government, also known as the Commonwealth Government, is the national government of Australia, a federal parliamentary constitutional monarchy. Like other Westminster-style systems of government, the Australian Government i ...'s former website on Culture and Recreation listed Australian Rock Database as a resource for Australian rock music. References ;General * * NOTE: Online copy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Studios 301
Studios 301 is an Australian recording studio and is both the longest-running professional recording studio in the southern hemisphere and the largest studio complex in Australia. History The studio was founded in 1926 under the Columbia Graphophone Company as the Columbia Graphophone Studios. In 1954, the studios relocated from their original Homebush site to 301 Castlereagh Street in Sydney, and were renamed EMI Studios. In 1957, Slim Dusty recorded his hit "A Pub with No Beer" at Studios 301, was the biggest-selling record by an Australian to that time, the first Australian single to go gold and the first and only 78 rpm record to be awarded a gold disc.Dave Laing"Slim Dusty: Country singer famous for A Pub With No Beer" ''The Guardian (UK)'', 20 September 2003 In 1978, the studios were again completely re-equipped and renamed as Studios 301. In 1996, Studios 301 was purchased by its own management team. Two years later, the studios were purchased by producer/engineer an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Zealand
New Zealand ( mi, Aotearoa ) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and over 700 smaller islands. It is the sixth-largest island country by area, covering . New Zealand is about east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and south of the islands of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga. The country's varied topography and sharp mountain peaks, including the Southern Alps, owe much to tectonic uplift and volcanic eruptions. New Zealand's capital city is Wellington, and its most populous city is Auckland. The islands of New Zealand were the last large habitable land to be settled by humans. Between about 1280 and 1350, Polynesians began to settle in the islands and then developed a distinctive Māori culture. In 1642, the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman became the first European to sight and record New Zealand. In 1840, representatives of the United Kingdom and Māori chiefs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
