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Ode Records (New Zealand)
Ode Records is a New Zealand record label. Artists recordings released through the label include Herb McQuay, Deane Waretini. The first release on the label was a single in 1968, "Sally I Do" by Abdullahs' Regime. The label also became an important outlet for ethnic and world music, especially music from Melanesian and Polynesian sources. Background The label was started in 1968 by Terence O’Neill-Joyce. The genres the label has released include pop, blues, country, Jazz, new age, Maori, Pacific and world music. Around 2005, the label was purchased by Roger Marbeck of the Marbecks Record stores chain. Along with the Kiwi Pacific International Ltd, and Kiwi Records labels, Ode had a speciality in Polynesian music. General releases (selective) Singles * Abdullahs' Regime – "Sally I Do" / "Silver Ship" (Dedicated To Those Services Active In Vietnam) - Ode Records ODE.1 - (1968) * Andrew - "Hand Bags And Glad Rags" / "Jordan Marsh (My Best Friend)" - ODE 3 - (1968) * The Dizzy ... [...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] |
Herb McQuay
Herb McQuay (died June 29, 2005) was a popular jazz and soul singer from New York who lived and worked in New Zealand during the late 1970s to the mid 1980s. He is remembered for his cover of the Edwin Starr song, "Oh How Happy", which was a minor hit for him. Background For a period of time, McQuay and his family resided in Auckland. While in New Zealand, he recorded an album and had a number of singles released. McQuay had also recorded radio jingles. McQuay was born in New York. While in high school, he was a member of a street corner a cappella quartet. After high school, he studied music education at Shaw University. After he was drafted into the army in 1969. Career 1970s While in the Army, McQuay was a member of the Special Services Entertainment Division and went to Korea, Vietnam, Okinawa and Thailand and to Germany. Later after heading back to New York, he was in Germany and then went around Europe. He was later working cabaret as a result of getting a Managerial c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deane Waretini
Deane Waretini (born c. 1946) is a musician from New Zealand. He had a #1 chart hit in 1981 with the song "The Bridge (Deane Waretini song), The Bridge", a Māori language song set to Nini Rosso's tune "Il Silenzio (song), Il Silenzio". He is also the son of a historically significant Maori baritone singer and recording artist. In later years, Waretini was featured in a New Zealand television production that was built around him. Background He was born Adrian Waretini in Rotorua, New Zealand, Rotorua in 1946, the youngest son of famed Maori singer Deane Waretini Snr.NZ On ScreeDeane Waretini/ref> Waretini really only found out about his father's singing when he was aged about 12. It wasn't until years later that he knew about his father having recorded on to record. To him, his father just worked as a laborer and would sing lullabies. Music wasn't really a big thing in their home in Horuhoru.''New Zealand Herald'' – Monday 30 March 200You must remember this, Deane Waretini – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kiwi Records
Kiwi most commonly refers to: * Kiwi (bird), a flightless bird native to New Zealand * Kiwi (nickname), a nickname for New Zealanders * Kiwifruit, an edible berry * Kiwi dollar or New Zealand dollar, a unit of currency Kiwi or KIWI may also refer to: Music * Kiwi (band), a girl group from Mongolia * "Kiwi" (song), a 2017 song by Harry Styles * "Kiwi", a 2007 song by Maroon 5 from ''It Won't Be Soon Before Long'' Radio * KIWI, a radio station in California, U.S. * Kiwi FM, a New Zealand radio network Ships * HMNZS ''Kiwi'' (T102), a minesweeper commissioned in 1941 * HMNZS ''Kiwi'' (P3554), a patrol boat commissioned in 1983 Sports * Kiwi (horse) (1977–1995), a thoroughbred racehorse * Kiwis (rugby league), the New Zealand national rugby league team * Kiwi FC or Vailima Kiwi FC, a Samoan football club * Kiwi Soccers, an American Samoan football club Travel * Kiwi.com, a Czech online travel agency * Kiwi International Air Lines, an American airline 1992–1999 * Kiwi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nash Chase
Nash Chase is a former pop singer from New Zealand who recorded for the Ode and HMV labels. He released a string of singles in the early 1970s. He is remembered for " What Greater Love", " Today I Killed a Man I Didn't Know" and " Anderson and Wise". Background Born in Taihape, Chase came from a very large family of at least 18. His brothers, Frank, Richard and Colin have been involved in music. His brother Frank had a record released on the PYE label in 1969, "The Frog"/"Popeye Dance". His youngest brother Colin Rex Chase was a Jazz drummer. Colin who also played in the A to Zeev Big Band, and funk band Jones Cartel, died of cancer on 10 March 2015. Career 1970 In May 1970, along with Lyn Calman, and Tui Fox, Chase was one 15 entertainers selected from over a 1000 entries for Studio One's New Faces. In July of that year he won the Wanganui Talent Quest. In August, he won the 1970 New Faces competition. On the week ending with 5 September 1970, '' Billboard'' reported his sin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
What Greater Love
"What Greater Love" was a top ten hit in New Zealand for singer Nash Chase in 1970. Background The record On the week ending with 5 September 1970, it was reported by the '' Billboard'' magazine that "What Greater Love" was in the New Zealand charts at position 10. The single backed with "Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head" was released on the Ode label. By 27 July 1970, the single had entered the NZ charts at no. 20. By 31 August, it had climbed from no. 17 to no. 10. The singer In 1970, Chase was a newcomer to the pop scene. His brother Frank Frank or Franks may refer to: People * Frank (given name) * Frank (surname) * Franks (surname) * Franks, a medieval Germanic people * Frank, a term in the Muslim world for all western Europeans, particularly during the Crusades - see Farang Curr ... had already released a single "The Frog" bw "Popeye Dance" on the Pye the previous year. In July of that year he won the Wanganui Talent Quest. In August, he won the 1970 New Faces compet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head
"Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" is a song written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David for the 1969 film ''Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid''. The uplifting lyrics describe somebody who overcomes his troubles and worries by realizing that "it won't be long till happiness steps up to greet me." The single by B. J. Thomas reached No. 1 on charts in the United States, Canada and Norway, and reached No. 38 in the UK Singles Chart. It topped the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 for four weeks in January 1970 and was also the first American No. 1 hit of the 1970s. The song also spent seven weeks atop the Billboard adult contemporary chart. ''Billboard'' ranked it as the No. 4 song of 1970. According to ''Billboard'' magazine, it had sold over 2 million copies by March 14, 1970, with eight-track and cassette versions also climbing the charts. It won an Oscar for Best Original Song. Bacharach also won Best Original Score. History Composition and recording The song was recorded by B. J. Thomas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anderson And Wise (musical Duo)
Anderson and Wise was a performing duo from New Zealand. They were also composers, whose songs were recorded by Nash Chase, The Rumour, Quincy Conserve, and Kamahl. Background Originally from Wellington, they were a duo consisting of Ted Taptiklis and Tony Kaye. In November 1972, after six weeks of semi-finals, along with Andy Waretini, Steve Gilpin, and Shona Laing, they were among the seven contestants selected for the finals. In 1973, their single "Quiet song" bw "Quiet Song" was released on the Ode label. In July 1973, they were the winners in the second songwriting section with their composition " The Boy From Dundee". Later years Around the mid-1980s, Kaye recorded some material with a group called Jonahs. In later years Taptiklis formed Storymaker Partners in the United Kingdom. He is also the author of ''Unmanaging: Opening up the Organization to its Own Unspoken Knowledge'' , which was published by Palgrave Macmillan in 2008. Other artists covering " Anderson And Wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anderson And Wise (song)
"Anderson and Wise" was a local charting hit for Nash Chase. It was also a Studio One finalist, and an award winner. It was also written by a members of a duo of the same name. Background Anderson & Wise (Ted Taptiklis and Tony Kaye) version The song was written by a Wellington pop vocal duo made up of Ted Taptiklis and Tony Kaye. They actually were called Anderson and Wise. The song backed with "Yo Yo Mac" was released on the Ode label in 1972. "Yo Yo Mac" appeared on the third album by the Whanganui blues band, Blues Buffett. The album ''Reality Show'', which was released in 2015. "Yo Yo Mac" was the only song not composed by the band's members. Nash Chase version Chase's version was released on HMV HR.479 in 1972. It was backed with "Fantasy", which was written by Michael Hoeta. Along with the Michael Hoeta composition, it was an APRA Silver Scroll nominated song in 1972. In 1973, it entered the Studio One finals. Along with " The Boy From Dundee", it was the winner of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oh How Happy
Oh How Happy is a song written by Edwin Starr. It was a hit for the group The Shades of Blue. In the early 1980s, it was a minor hit for New Zealand based New York City soul singer Herb McQuay. Many artists have covered the song. It has been covered by numerous artists. Background "Oh How Happy" was first recorded by The Shades of Blue. While the band was at Golden World recording background vocals and some demos, Edwin Starr - who happened to be there and liked their sound - approached them with an unfinished song of his. He sat down with the group to work out the chorus and wording. According to member Nick Marinelli, the band actually had an active role in the final product, but they were not credited. Starr cited Shades of Blue's youth and inexperience for not knowing how the assigning of credit worked. The song was recorded in the late fall of 1965 and the group took the record to Harry Balk at Impact Records, who signed them into a contract. Chart performance The record wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shane Hales
Shane Paul Arthur Hales (born 15 May 1946), known by the stage name Shane and for some of the early part of his career as Trevor Hales, is a New Zealand singer who had several top-10 hits in that country's singles chart in the 1960s and 1970s. Biography Shane grew up in Guildford, Surrey, England, attending Park Barn Secondary School, before moving to Australia and then New Zealand in the mid-1960s. Shane started his career in 1966 as a member of Australian band The Pleazers, who spent much of their career in Auckland. Shane was briefly a member of Auckland band The Jamestown Union in 1967 before forming his own band, Shane. This band recorded a single, "The Town of Tuxley Toymaker" in 1968. While playing a gig in 1968, Shane was approached by television producer Kevan Moore to become a regular singer on television pop programme '' C'mon''. Shane accepted, and was a regular feature on the show from its second season on. Shane was taken under the wing of New Zealand pop icon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taj Mahal (musician)
Henry St. Claire Fredericks Jr. (born May 17, 1942), better known by his stage name Taj Mahal, is an American blues musician. He plays the guitar, piano, banjo, harmonica, and many other instruments,Evans, et al., xii. often incorporating elements of world music into his work. Mahal has done much to reshape the definition and scope of blues music over the course of his more than 50-year career by fusing it with nontraditional forms, including sounds from the Caribbean, Africa, India, Hawaii, and the South Pacific.Komara, 951. Early life Mahal was born Henry St. Claire Fredericks Jr. on May 17, 1942, in Harlem, New York City. Growing up in Springfield, Massachusetts, he was raised in a musical environment: his mother was a member of a local gospel choir and his father, Henry Saint Claire Fredericks Sr., was an Afro-Caribbean jazz arranger and piano player. His family owned a shortwave radio which received music broadcasts from around the world, exposing him at an early age to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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