The album reached number 9 on the new zealand music charts. Be mine tonight th dudes song jump to navigation jump to search. Be mine tonight, welcome home, slice of heaven and the legendary loyal. Video for be mine tonight by new zealand band th dudes. Asian cigarettes a long talk, a few cans, if you can. Chords for the dudes be mine tonight with dave dobbyn. Dave dobbyn was one of the new zealand pop scenes most popular and respected figures, enjoying success that spanned several decades. Be mine tonight was the debut single from new zealand band th dudes. In 2001, after almost 30 years as a musician and songwriter, dobbyn was given a rare, lifetime achievement award by the new zealand recording industry.
Be mine tonight dave dobbyn betty lous guitar site. Nicky harrop charts dave dobbyns remarkable career in music. The songbook is an innovative and substantial book, and in its dedication to the actual music, is a significant tribute to one of new zealands national treasures. Wherever kiwis gather around the world, it is likely to be his songs they sing when thinking of home. Dave dobbyn was born on 3 january 1957 in the working class area of glen innes, auckland, the third of five children to tourbus driver terry dobbyn and molly. Dobbyn is married to anneliesje dobbyn whom he met at a whangamata dudes new years show and got married to her in 1983.
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. Beside you, be mine tonight, language, loyal, outlook for thurs for the first time, dave dobbyn s most enduring songs have been collected together in a songbook. Check out overnight success by dave dobbyn on amazon music. His first try at writing a song was a disaster and never saw the light of day, but he took the next attempt to the band and be mine tonight. The song went on to win single of the year at the 1979 nz music awards. It was voted 27th best new zealand song of the 20th century by apra members and featured on the natures best cd. Their singles be mine tonight, right first time and walking in light all. Dave dobbyn the songbook lorraine barry management.
Overnight success by dave dobbyn on amazon music unlimited. Dave dobbyn has amassed multiplatinum sales across seven studio albums, live projects and greatest hits. Dave dobbyn biography, age, songs, album, wife, family. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Dobbyn suffered extreme stage fright and played early performances standing at the back with his eyes closed. The album confronts love, loyalty and the power of personal politics. Too close for comfort just aint close enough if i could have more time we would brainstorm and i love you tender but we must walk away keeping you on my greeting card file. It covers his songs over a period of 20 years going back to be mine tonight, a 1979 hit. The dave dobbyn collection is a 1992 compilation album by new zealand singersongwriter dave dobbyn. It was released in may 1979 as a double aside with walking in light and reached no. Asian cigarettes a long talk a few cans if you can be my bare skinned baby were in for a long night a strong night you look.
After the footrot flats album, loyal moved him further away from the pub rock of dd smash and into contemporary pop rock. Loyal is a 1988 album by new zealand singersongwriter dave dobbyn. Dave dobbyn is one of new zealands best loved musicians. Dave dobbyn has been adaptable to have had the success that he has. Top dave dobbyn lyrics whaling waiting hanging in the wire belle of the ball lament for the numb walking in light beside you love you like i should devil you know guilty. Kiwi rock 2 dont you forget it part 1 of 6 youtube. He is the third of five children to tourbus driver terry dobbyn and molly. Check out be mine tonight by dave dobbyn on amazon music. After three years of constant gigging they released their debut single the dobbyn and morrispenned be mine tonight. Iconic kiwi rock act th dudes enter the nz music hall of fame rnz.
Since then he has released the majority of his recordings as a solo performer. After the heartbreak of missing his chance to jump on stage with dave at beerfest, one of the best friends in the loyal family, tom batchelor thought he. Dobbyn was widely tapped as their breakout star, earning recognition for writing and singing their biggest hit, be mine tonight. A country not known to be able to support a career musician. Brilliant singer songwriter that has remained loyal to new zealand. The book notes that it took confidential mediation in 2008 to resolve a. About the author dave dobbyn is one of new zealands bestloved and bestknown musicians, and his songs are consistently voted among our nations most favourite. I found no peace lived like a shy fearful child i couldnt feel a thing unless it was suffered gladly somehow for atonement an ever nameless. Dave dobbyn is regarded as a national treasure in new zealand. Th dudes are finding their bliss again in the hall of fame noted. Dave dobbyn, onzm born 3 january 1957 is an awardwinning new zealand musician, singersongwriter and record producer. Asian cigarettes a long talk a few cans if you can be my bare skinned baby were in for a long night a strong night. Dave dobbyn the dave dobbyn collection 1992, cd discogs.
Related dave dobbyn links official page be mine tonight video dave dobbyn twitter. A shy schoolboy, he blossomed into a peroxided popstar in his first band thdudes, formed with his schoolfriends in the late 70s. Be mine tonight won single of the year at the 1979 new zealand music awards. Asian cigarettes a long talk a few cans if you can be my bare skinned baby were in for a long night a strong night you look what youve.
I cant remember last time i thanked you keeping my distance unintentionally. However, he took on the role of frontman for the song be mine tonight 1978. The song won single of the year in 1979 in new zealand and led to many critics seeing him as the breakout star of. Watch the video for be mine tonight from dave dobbyn s overnight success for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. This is kiwi rocker dave dobbyns greatest hits album you could say.
Dave dobbyn says that since day one, he has had a tune in his head. In the first part dave reflects on the stories behind the songs, followed by the musical arrangements for both piano and guitar. The legacy of the band that launched dave dobbyn is being honoured 40. Dave dobbyn by dave dobbyn, 97818775176, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Songwriters dave dobbyn, ian morris th dudes singles chronology. 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. Wherever kiwis gather around the world, it is likely to be songs by dave dobbyn they sing when thinking of home.
Dave dobbyn the songbook dobbyn, dave arty bees books. Dave dobbyn is one of new zealands bestloved musicians. Th dudes be mine tonight official music video hd youtube. The songbook is an innovative and substantial book, and in its dedication to the actual music, a significant tribute to one of new zealands national treasures. It charted at number 4 on the new zealand music chart. A shy schoolboy, he blossomed into a peroxided popstar in his first band th dudes, formed with his schoolfriends in the late 70s. Listen to your favorite songs from overnight success by dave dobbyn now. Hed be twiddling the dial on the radiogram, travelling the world in music.
Be mine tonight, outlook for thursday, loyal, whaling, slice of heaven, welcome home these are only some of the remarkable songs that have framed dave. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. I cant remember last time i thanked you, keeping my distance unintentionally. For the first time, dave dobbyn s most enduring songs have been collected together in a songbook. Th dudes be mine tonight official music video hd highest quality version available of this classic kiwi rock music video. Bonafide kiwi legend dave dobbyn, who recently celebrated 40 years as a songwriter, recording artist and performer, will head to australia with his band in november dobbyn s extraordinary musical career began with high school band th dudes. Performed live, this is the last gathering at the theatre royal in nelson before major renovations begin. He first surfaced in mid1976 as a founding member of th dudes, one of the countrys biggest bands of the era. Visit an apple store, call 1800myapple, or find a reseller.
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