Hip Singles - This is Goodbye 1982

This is the first release by Christchurch Pop band Hip Singles. They featured ex-Pop Mechanix front man and soon to be Radio With Pictures presenter Dick Driver. As well as future Chainsaw Masochist member Murray Couling (who's band after Hip Singles 'You're A Movie' was featured a couple of posts ago). 

My copy was brought secondhand. The writing and sticker were already on it.

Steve Ward	Drums
Murray Couling	Bass
Martin Morris	Guitar
Dick Driver	Vocals

Vinyl Discography
Singles
This Is Goodbye	Hit Singles	1982
Typewriter	Hit Singles	1983
Albums
Play Up	Hit Singles	1983

Recorded off of the 7" vinyl single
Hip Singles - This Is Goodbye.mp3

Hip Singles - After The Party.mp3 

 

 

Mike Durney - Why Can't I Cry 1969

Napier singer Mike Durney started his recording career as "Big" Mike Durney a Country singer for the Impact label. He switched to singing Pop music and dropped the "Big" from his name. This is his only release for Pye New Zealand. It is a slice of baritoned Mr. Lee Grant/Scott Walkeresque orchestral Pop.  It was a finalist in the 1969 Loxene Golden Disc Awards. 

Vinyl Discography
Singles
Many Yesterdays	Impact	1967
Waves Of Heartbreak	Impact	1967
Sixteen Tons	Impact	1967
Why Can't I Cry	Pye	1969
It's Not Easy	H.M.V.	1969
The Importance Of Love	H.M.V.	1969
Love For Living	H.M.V.	1970
Albums
"Big" Mike Durney Country Style	Impact	1967
The Country Sounds Of...	HMV	1969

Recorded off of the 7" vinyl single 
Mike Durney - Why Can't I Cry.mp3

Mike Durney -  A Little Bit Of Heaven.mp3