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Nature's Best 2
''Nature's Best 2'' is a two-disc compilation album of 35 New Zealand popular music songs, numbers 31-65 on the APRA 75th Anniversary Top 100 New Zealand Songs of All Time. See '' Nature's Best'' for more information on the selection process of this list. ''Nature's Best 2'' was released as part of a Nature's Best Box Set on 29 November 2005. Track listing Disc one #"Outlook For Thursday" – DD Smash (Dave Dobbyn/DD Smash, 1983) #" Down In Splendour" – Straitjacket Fits (Andrew Brough, 1990) #" Better Be Home Soon" – Crowded House (Neil Finn, 1988) #" How Bizarre" – OMC (Alan Jansson/Pauly Fuemana, 1995) #"Language" – Dave Dobbyn (Dave Dobbyn, 1994) #"Message to My Girl" – Split Enz (Neil Finn, 1984) #"Poi E" – Pātea Māori Club (Dalvanius Prime, 1984) #"Stuff And Nonsense" – Split Enz (Tim Finn, 1979) #"Venus" – The Feelers ( James Reid, 1998) #"System Virtue" – Emma Paki (Emma Paki, 1993) #" Fraction Too Much Friction" – Tim Finn (Tim Finn, 1983) #" Fren ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sony Music Entertainment
Sony Music Entertainment (SME), also known as simply Sony Music, is an American multinational music company. Being owned by the parent conglomerate Sony Group Corporation, it is part of the Sony Music Group, which is owned by Sony Entertainment and managed by the American umbrella division of Sony. It was originally founded in 1929 as American Record Corporation and renamed as Columbia Recording Corporation in 1938, following its acquisition by the Columbia Broadcasting System. In 1966, the company was reorganized to become CBS Records, and Sony Corporation bought the company in 1988, renaming it under its current name in 1991. In 2004, Sony and Bertelsmann established a 50-50 joint venture known as Sony BMG, which transferred the businesses of Sony Music and Bertelsmann Music Group into one entity. However, in 2008, Sony acquired Bertelsmann's stake, and the company reverted to the Sony Music name shortly after; the buyout allowed Sony to acquire all of BMG's labels, which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Language (Dave Dobbyn Song)
"Language" is a single by New Zealand singer-songwriter Dave Dobbyn, released in 1994 as the first single from the Twist album. The song reached number 4 on the New Zealand charts. Background Dobbyn began writing the song while in Sydney. He had originally played "Language" as an acoustic song, however, Twist producer Neil Finn suggested speeding it up and giving it more of a rock sound. Legacy "Language" was voted the 35th best New Zealand song of the 20th century by APRA, and featured on the related Nature's Best 2 CD. It was also included on the live album '' Together in Concert: Live'', which was performed with Bic Runga and Tim Finn Brian Timothy Finn (born 25 June 1952) is a New Zealand singer and musician. His musical career includes forming 1970s and 1980s New Zealand rock group Split Enz, a number of solo albums, temporary membership in his brother Neil's band Crowde .... References External links Language Music Video (NZ On Screen) {{authority control 199 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maxine (Sharon O'Neill Song)
"Maxine" is a song by New Zealand singer and songwriter Sharon O'Neill. The song was released in May 1983 as the second single from her fourth studio album, ''Foreign Affairs'' (1983). The song peaked at number 16 in Australia and New Zealand. It remain's O'Neill's highest charting single in Australia. Background and release Late in 1981, O'Neill moved from New Zealand to Sydney, New South Wales, Australia to pursue her music career. It was here that she wrote "Maxine", a song that chronicled the life of a Kings Cross prostitute Prostitution is the business or practice of engaging in sexual activity in exchange for payment. The definition of "sexual activity" varies, and is often defined as an activity requiring physical contact (e.g., sexual intercourse, non-penet .... In a 2016 interview, O'Neill said; "I was living in a hotel in Kings Cross when I got the inspiration to write "Maxine". She was always out there working at 3am when we'd get home bleary-eyed from a gig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Herbs (band)
Herbs are a New Zealand reggae group founded in 1979 and led by singer-guitarist Dilworth Karaka, the only constant member. Since its foundation Herbs has been multi-ethnic in membership and featured Samoans, Tongans, Cook Islanders, New Zealand europeans and Maori members. The 11th inductee into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame, were once described as "New Zealand's most soulful, heartfelt and consistent contemporary musical voice". It has been said their debut EP '' What's Be Happen?'' "set a standard for Pacific reggae which has arguably never been surpassed". Politics The band has always been political, with links to the Polynesian Panthers and the cover of ''Whats' Be Happen'' (released during the 1981 Springbok tour) being an aerial photo of police action at Bastion Point in 1978. As well as race relations, the band took a strong stance on nuclear weapons in the Pacific with "French Letter". History Herbs produced a stream of reggae hits with some of the country's top ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
French Letter (song) , the spelling and punctuation of the French language
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French Letter or French letter may refer to: * French letter or condom, a birth control device * "French Letter", a song by the New Zealand band Herbs * ''Les Lettres Françaises'' (French for "The French Letters"), a French literary publication See also * French orthography French orthography encompasses the spelling and punctuation of the French language. It is based on a combination of phoneme, phonemic and historical principles. The spelling of words is largely based on the pronunciation of Old French c. 1100–1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fraction Too Much Friction
"Fraction Too Much Friction" is a song by New Zealand musician, Tim Finn Brian Timothy Finn (born 25 June 1952) is a New Zealand singer and musician. His musical career includes forming 1970s and 1980s New Zealand rock group Split Enz, a number of solo albums, temporary membership in his brother Neil's band Crowde ..., released in May 1983 as his debut single from his debut studio album, '' Escapade''. The song reached number 2 on the New Zealand charts and number 8 in Australia. At the 1983 Countdown Australian Music Awards, "Fraction Too Much Friction" won Best Video. Track listing ;Australian/New Zealand 7" single (K-9118) *A. "Fraction Too Much Friction – 4:14 *B. "Below the Belt" – 4:20 Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts References 1983 songs 1983 singles Songs written by Tim Finn Mushroom Records singles {{1980s-pop-song-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emma Paki
Emma Paki (born January 1968 in Whakatane, New Zealand) is a New Zealand singer-songwriter. Musical career Her debut single "System Virtue" (produced by Jaz Coleman) won her best songwriter at the RIANZ 1993 New Zealand Music Awards. The video for the song was directed by Josh Frizzell and Matt Noonan and won Best Video at the same awards show. It went on to be the most played New Zealand music video in 1994. Her next single "Greenstone" went into the NZ Top 10, and won her a nomination for Best Female Vocalist in 1994. Her debut album "Oxygen of Love ''Oxygen of Love'' is an album by New Zealand singer/songwriter Emma Paki Emma Paki (born January 1968 in Whakatane, New Zealand) is a New Zealand singer-songwriter. Musical career Her debut single "System Virtue" (produced by Jaz Colema ..." released in 1996 reached gold status and she gained a second nomination for Best Female Vocalist, as well as a Best Album nomination in the 1997 New Zealand Music Awards. Her most ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Reid (musician)
James Reid (born 25 May 1974) is a New Zealand singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer, and video producer, best known as the lead singer in the band The Feelers. Reid is regarded as one of New Zealand's most successful songwriters and rock musicians, having formed The Feelers in 1992, which went on to sell more albums than any other New Zealand band to date. Reid was also a producer for the band, and is an experienced video producer. In November 2013, Reid released his first solo album, entitled ''Saint''. Early life Reid was born in Christchurch, New Zealand, on 25 May 1974. With distant Scottish and French heritage, he has four siblings; two older sisters and two older brothers. Coming from a talented family, his older brother Donald Reid is also an accomplished musical artist. He developed an interest in music as early as four years old, learning to play his first song, " Dip your hips baby". Reid was sent to a religious boarding school as a child, attending church daily ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Feelers
The Feelers is a New Zealand pop rock band formed in the early 1990s in Christchurch by James Reid (singer/guitarist) and Hamish Gee (drums/guitar). History The Feelers was signed by Warner Music and released their first album, '' Supersystem''. The album went to number 1 in New Zealand in September 1998, and became the second biggest selling album in the country that year. An instrumental version of single "Pressure Man" featured in 1999 American film '' Drop Dead Gorgeous'' during Kirsten Dunst's tap-dancing act. At the 1999 New Zealand Music Awards Supersystem won Album of the Year, Song Writer of the Year ( James Reid), Band of the Year, and Producer of the Year (The Feelers and Malcolm Welsford). The band was also awarded the most played song on New Zealand Radio two years running, with "Supersystem" 1998 and "Venus" the following year. After extensive touring the band started work on their next album, recording demos with Des Broadbery (U2) before starting production wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tim Finn
Brian Timothy Finn (born 25 June 1952) is a New Zealand singer and musician. His musical career includes forming 1970s and 1980s New Zealand rock group Split Enz, a number of solo albums, temporary membership in his brother Neil's band Crowded House and joint efforts with Neil Finn as the Finn Brothers. Early life Brian Timothy Finn was born in Te Awamutu, New Zealand, weighing 10 pounds at birth, to parents Richard and Mary. At the age of 13, he went to Sacred Heart College, Auckland, a Catholic boarding school, on a scholarship. He has two sisters, and one younger brother Neil Finn. Career 1972–1984: Split Enz In 1971 Finn commenced a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Auckland. There he jammed in music practice room 129 (later the name of a Split Enz song) with friends and future Split Enz bandmembers Mike Chunn, Robert Gillies, Philip Judd and Noel Crombie. Music soon became more important to him than his studies. In 1972 he quit university. A few months lat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dalvanius Prime
Maui Dalvanius Prime (16 January 1948 – 3 October 2002) was a New Zealand entertainer and songwriter. His career spanned 30 years. He mentored many of New Zealand's Māori performers, and was a vocal and forthright supporter of Māori culture. Early life Born and raised in Patea, Prime was of Tainui, Ngapuhi, Ngati Ruanui, Tuwharetoa, Nga Rauru, Pakakohi and Ngāi Tahu descent. The sixth of 11 children, Prime grew up in a musical household. He attended the Church College of New Zealand located in Temple View, Hamilton during his high school years. Career In the late 1960s Prime moved to Wellington and worked as a cook by day and musician at night. His involvement with The Shevelles, a Māori female vocal trio from Porirua, lead to several trips to Australia. In 1970, Prime travelled to Australia and performed at the opening of the Sydney Opera House. The dismissal of Australia's Prime Minister Gough Whitlam in 1975 inspired the song ''Canberra, We're Watching You'', a c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pātea Māori Club
Pātea Māori Club is a New Zealand cultural group and performance act formed in the South Taranaki District, South Taranaki town of Patea, Pātea in 1967 as the Pātea Methodist Māori Club. In 1983, the group began to release Māori language, Māori-language Pop music, pop and Hip hop music, hip hop music, produced by Dalvanius Prime with lyrics by Ngoi Pēwhairangi. Their first single, "Poi E", reached number one on the New Zealand top 50 singles of 1984, New Zealand top 50 singles chart in 1984. The group released further singles, such as "Aku Raukura", "Hei Konei Rā, Hei Konei Rā (Farewell)", and "E Papa", and toured the United Kingdom in 1984 and 1985. Prime had plans for a musical adaptation of "Poi E" and a separate children's animated film, however the death of Pēwhairangi in 1985 slowed progress for these projects. Eventually the group's album ''Poi E (album), Poi E'' was released in 1987, and the musical was performed in 1994. Prime died in 2002. The song's popula ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
