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Welcome Home (Dave Dobbyn Song)
"Welcome Home" is a single by New Zealand singer/songwriter Dave Dobbyn, released in 2005 from the album ''Available Light''. The song reached number 10 on the New Zealand charts. Background Dobbyn was inspired to write the song after seeing Christchurch anti-racism protests and the sense of community that came through. The song was produced by Neil Finn. Track listing Music video The music video was directed by Tim Groenendaal. It intercuts scenes in black and white of Dobbyn walking through Auckland suburbs with colour vignettes of immigrants to New Zealand. It notably includes then asylum seeker Ahmed Zaoui, who was appealing a security certificate issued due to alleged links to terrorist groups. The video finishes with written text on screen: "We come from everywhere. Speak Peace and Welcome Home. Dave." Awards "Welcome Home" was nominated for two awards at the 2005 New Zealand music awards. Dobbyn won 'Songwriter of the Year' for the song. Legacy Music critic Nick Bolli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dave Dobbyn
Sir David Joseph Dobbyn (born 3 January 1957) is a New Zealand musician, singer–songwriter and record producer. In his early career he was a member of the rock group Th' Dudes and was the main creative force in pop band DD Smash. Since then he has released the majority of his recordings as a solo performer. Early life Dave Dobbyn was born on 3 January 1957 in the working class area of Glen Innes, Auckland, the third of five children to tour-bus driver Terry Dobbyn and Molly. He was influenced by music from a young age, ranging from the Irish songs his father listened to, to the music of the church across the road, to the various radio stations he was able to pick up on the family radiogram. While his family had a piano at home, he was the only member to not receive piano lessons, something he was grateful for in retrospect as it meant he was able to come to it without memories of strict lessons. He, along with his three brothers, attended the local Catholic college Sacre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
