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Zodiac Records (New Zealand)
Zodiac Records was a New Zealand based label founded in 1950. It was originally owned by Stebbing Recording and Sound, Ltd.(until 1965) then Zodiac Records Ltd., headquartered in Auckland; the company also released both 78s and 45s. Artists that released their records on that label included Howard Morrison, Herma Keil The Keil Isles, Ray Columbus and The Invaders, Allison DurbinSandy Edmonds It also had a distributed label Viscount Records owned by Gary Daverne, Eldred's cousin. History Zodiac was founded by |
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] |
I'm Stickin' With You
"I'm Stickin' with You" is a song written by Jimmy Bowen and Buddy Knox and performed by Jimmy Bowen with The Rhythm Orchids. It reached #9 on the US R&B chart and #14 on the US pop chart in 1957. The song was originally released as the B-side to Knox's 1956 song "Party Doll" and was featured on their 1957 album, ''Jimmy Bowen''. The single's B-side, "Ever Lovin' Fingers", reached #63 on the US pop chart. Other versions *The Four Lads released a version of the song in Germany as the B-side to their 1956 single "Round and Round". *The Fontane Sisters The Fontane Sisters were a trio (Bea, Geri and Marge Rosse) from New Milford, New Jersey. Early years Born to an Italian family, their mother, Louise Rosse, was both a soloist and the leader of the St. Joseph's Church choir in New Milford. Bea ... released a version of the song in May 1957 which reached #72 on the US pop chart. * Roy Brown released a version of the song as the B-side to his 1957 single "Party Doll". Reference ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danny Boy
"Danny Boy" is a ballad, written by English songwriter Frederic Weatherly in 1913, and set to the traditional Irish melody of "Londonderry Air". History In 1910, in Bath, Somerset, the English lawyer and lyricist Frederic Weatherly initially wrote the words to "Danny Boy" to a tune other than "Londonderry Air". An alternative story is that Margaret Weatherly sent him a copy of "Londonderry Air" in 1913, Weatherly modified the lyrics of "Danny Boy" to fit its rhyme and meter. Another alternative version of the story has Jess singing the air to Weatherly in 1912 with different lyrics. Another alternative story is that Frederic did not set the poem to any tune, but that his sister-in-law Margaret Enright Weatherly, who together with her husband Edward were living near Ouray, Colorado at the Neosho mine, set the poem in 1913 to the tune of the "Londonderry Air" which she had heard as a child in California played by her father and other Irish railroad workers. Weatherly gave the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Claude Papesch
Claude Papesch was a blind multi-instrumentalist from New Zealand. He played with many New Zealand outfits as well as well known Australian blues groups, Chain and Savage Rose. He also was a solo artist and released recordings of his own. He has an important place in New Zealand rock & roll history. Background Papesch was originally from New Plymouth. He moved to Auckland when he was young.Audio Culture, 1 August 2016 Claude Papesch Profile – Keith Newman/ref> Career New Zealand In the late 1950s, he was a member of Johnny Devlin's band Johnny Devlin & the Devils. He played both piano and saxophone while the group. In 1964, he was the musical director for two of New Zealand's major record companies. Also in that year, he wrote a song for Wellington singer Maurice Cook which was recorded with an orchestral backing. He had multiple roles in the recording session as arranger the, directing the recording session, playing the piano and adding his vocal backing. In 1966, it was r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Posa
Peter Paul Posa (8 August 1941 – 3 February 2019) was a New Zealand guitarist most famous for his instrumental "The White Rabbit", which was released in 1963. The song is a guitar instrumental that sold 100,000 copies. Career Posa was born in West Auckland, New Zealand, on 8 August 1941 to Paul and Millie Posa, who had migrated from Croatia. Posa started learning the ukelele at the age of seven and formed his first band when he was 18 years old. In the 2008 Queen's Birthday Honours, Posa was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to entertainment. Posa died at Waikato Hospital on 3 February 2019 at the age of 77. In 2012, ''White Rabbit The Very Best of Peter Posa'' went to the top of the New Zealand album charts, spending six weeks at the number-one spot. Discography Studio albums Live albums Extended plays Charting compilation albums Awards In the 2008 Queen's Birthday Honours, Posa was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Herma Keil
Herma Keil along with brothers Olaf, Klaus, Rudolf and cousin Freddie Keil formed The Keil Isles in the 1950s which proved to be a popular hit making band. The band at one stage was billed as Herma Keil & The Keil Isles. He was their lead vocalist for six years from 1960 until 1966. He along with sister Eliza left the band to pursue solo careers. He released records under his own name as a solo artist and he and sister Eliza appeared in the musical comedy film '' Don't Let It Get To You''. In later years Herma Keil moved to Australia and retired there. Discography Albums Awards and nominations Aotearoa Music Awards The Aotearoa Music Awards (previously known as ''New Zealand Music Awards'' (NZMA)) are an annual awards night celebrating excellence in New Zealand music The music of New Zealand has been influenced by a number of traditions, including Māori music, the music introduced by European settlers during the nineteenth century, and a variety of styles imported duri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eddie Howell
Eddie or Eddy may refer to: Science and technology *Eddy (fluid dynamics), the swirling of a fluid and the reverse current created when the fluid flows past an obstacle *Eddie (text editor), a text editor originally for BeOS and now ported to Linux and Mac OS X Arts and entertainment * ''Eddie'' (film), a 1996 film about basketball starring Whoopi Goldberg ** ''Eddie'' (soundtrack), the soundtrack to the film * ''Eddy'' (film), a 2015 Italian film * "Eddie" (Louie), a 2011 episode of the show ''Louie'' *Eddie (shipboard computer), in ''The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'' *Eddy (Ed, Edd n Eddy), a character on ''Ed, Edd n Eddy'' *Eddie (mascot), the mascot for the British heavy metal band Iron Maiden *Eddie, an American Cinema Editors award for best editing *Eddie (book series), a book series by Viveca Lärn *Half of the musical duo Flo & Eddie *"Eddie", a song from the ''Rocky Horror Picture Show'' * "Eddie" (song), a 2022 song by the Red Hot Chili Peppers Places United States ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Howard Morrison Quartet
The Howard Morrison Quartet (originally named the Ohinemutu Quartet) was a New Zealand band during the 1950s and early 1960s. The band was formed by Sir Howard Morrison and included Gerry Merito, Wi Wharekura and Noel Kingi. In 1955, while working as a surveyor's chainman, Howard Morrison started putting together vocal groups to entertain at rugby club socials in Rotorua. In 1956 he toured Australia as a member of the Aotearoa Concert Party. On his return, he heard guitarist Gerry Merito and put together a group with Gerry and two others, Wi Wharekura and Noel Kingi, and named the group Howard Morrison Quartet. In 1958, they became part of Benny Levin's touring 'Pop Jamboree.' A recording they made of "Hoki Mai/ Po Karekare Ana" sold well, and in 1959 their parody of "The Battle of New Orleans," recorded as "The Battle of the Waikato", became one of their biggest hits. In 1960, they were so popular their managers released 13 singles, three EPs and two albums. Another parod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Sevesi
Wilfred Jeffs (28 July 1923 – 23 April 2016), better known by the stage name Bill Sevesi, was a musician and master of the steel guitar who helped popularise Hawaiian-style music in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Tongan-born Sevesi composed more than 200 songs with over 20 albums to his credit during a career spanning six decades. He began playing the Hawaiian Steel Guitar in 1936, and in later years his band ''Wilfred Jeffs and the Islanders'' became ''Bill Sevesi and the Islanders''. He performed all over the Pacific Islands, New Zealand, Australia and United States. He recorded some classic favourites such as '"Bye Bye Baby Goodbye" (1958) as well as recording artists such as Daphne Walker, The Yandall Sisters and Annie Crummer. Early life Sevesi was born in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, in 1923 and came to New Zealand at the age of nine. He saw active service during World War II and in 1944 he was in Italy. When he returned to New Zealand after the war, he resumed his ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Empty Arms
"Empty Arms" is a song composed and first recorded by Ivory Joe Hunter which became an R&B hit in 1957. This original version peaked at #2 on the US, R&B Airplay chart and at #43 on the pop chart. Cover Versions *A cover version by Teresa Brewer became a hit the same month as the original recording. *The song was successfully revived with a 1971 single by Sonny James. "Empty Arms" was Sonny James' eighteenth number one on the country charts. The single stayed at number one for four weeks and spent a total of fifteen weeks on the chart. Chart performance Sonny James References 1971 singles Sonny James songs Songs written by Ivory Joe Hunter Capitol Records singles 1957 songs Teresa Brewer songs {{1970s-country-song-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morgan Clarke
Morgan may refer to: People and fictional characters * Morgan (given name), including a list of people and fictional characters * Morgan le Fay, a powerful witch in Arthurian legend * Morgan (surname), a surname of Welsh origin * Morgan (singer), Italian musician Marco Castoldi (born 1972) * Moken, also spelled "Morgan", a seafaring ethnic group in the Andaman Sea Places United States * Morgan, Georgia * Morgan, Iowa * Morgan, Minnesota * Morgan, Missouri * Morgan, Montana * Morgan, New Jersey * Morgan, Oregon * Morgan, Pennsylvania * Morgan, Texas * Morgan, Utah * Morgan, Vermont * Morgan, West Virginia * Morgan, Wisconsin, a town * Morgan, Oconto County, Wisconsin, an unincorporated community * Morgan, Shawano County, Wisconsin, an unincorporated community * Morgan Mountain, Tehama County, California * Mount Morgan (Inyo County, California) * Mount Morgan (Mono County, California) * Mount Morgan (Montana) * Morgan Farm Area, Texas Elsewhere * Mount Morgan (Antarctica), Mari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Auckland
Auckland (pronounced ) ( mi, Tāmaki Makaurau) is a large metropolitan city in the North Island of New Zealand. The List of New Zealand urban areas by population, most populous urban area in the country and the List of cities in Oceania by population, fifth largest city in Oceania, Auckland has an urban population of about It is located in the greater Auckland Region—the area governed by Auckland Council—which includes outlying rural areas and the islands of the Hauraki Gulf, and which has a total population of . While European New Zealanders, Europeans continue to make up the plurality of Auckland's population, the city became multicultural and Cosmopolitanism, cosmopolitan in the late-20th century, with Asian New Zealanders, Asians accounting for 31% of the city's population in 2018. Auckland has the fourth largest Foreign born, foreign-born population in the world, with 39% of its residents born overseas. With its large population of Pasifika New Zealanders, the city is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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