Southside of Bombay
| Southside of Bombay | |
|---|---|
| Origin | New Zealand |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Members |
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Southside of Bombay were a Māori band. They are best known for their single 'What's the Time, Mr Wolf?' which was originally released in 1985. The song was re-released in 1987 following its appearance in the film and on the soundtrack of Once Were Warriors,[1] after which it became second best selling New Zealand single that year.[2]
Members
- Kevin Hotu (aka Hodges)
- Joseph Fa'amaoni
- Brent Thompson
- Anne Pritchard
- David Fiu
- Hareruia Aperahama
- Kua Ranea Aperahama
- Maaka McGregor
- Warren Maxwell
- Kali Barton
Discography
Albums
| Year | Album |
|---|---|
| 1985 | All Across the World |
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand [3] | ||
| 1985 | All Across the World | 39 |
| 1987 | What's the Time, Mr Wolf? | 3 |
| 1988 | Kia Mau (featuring Mina Ripia)[1] | — |
Compilation appearances[4]
| Year | Album | Song | Record company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Once Were Warriors Soundtrack | What's the Time, Mr Wolf? | Milan Records |
| 1995 | Kiwi Rock, Vol. 2 | What's the Time, Mr Wolf? | EMI Music |
| 1996 | In the Neighbourhood | What's the Time, Mr Wolf? | WEA |
| 2001 | Pagan Gold | What's The Time Mr Wolf? | Pagan Records |
Awards
New Zealand Music Awards[2][5]
- 1993 'Best Māori Recording' for "All Across the World"
- 1996 'Best Polynesian Recording'
- 1996 'Mana Māori Award' for "Kia Mau"
- 1996 'Mana Reo Award' for "Kia Mau"
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Pagan Singles, 1986 -2000". simongrigg.info. Retrieved 22 May 2010.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Southside of Bombay". muzic.net.nz. Retrieved 22 May 2010.
- ↑ "Southside of Bombay". charts.org.nz. Retrieved 22 May, 201H0. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - ↑ "Southside of Bombay". Discogs. Retrieved 22 May 2010.
- ↑ "Wai profile". womad.org. Retrieved 22 May 2010.