Wednesday 30 November 2016

Larry Morris - Silly Thing
1976



This was the eleventh solo single from Larry's Rebels ex-front man Larry Morris. He had previously released 13 singles, two EPs and one album with Larry's Rebels. As a solo Artist he released a further 12 singles and two albums. He went on to form the Larry Morris Band. Silly Thing was co-written and produced by Billy Kristian aka Billy Karaitiana. Who had played bass for Max Merritt & The Meteors, Ray Columbus & The Invaders, The Keil Isles, Headband and countless other groups and recording sessions.



Larry Morris' Solo Vinyl Discography
Singles Label Year
Bad Moon Rising Impact 1969
The Hunt Impact 1969
The Game Impact 1969
Juiette Impact 1969
It Is Written Polydor 1971
Smile Polydor 1971
As Long As She Will Stay Polydor 1971
Elton John Medley Gemini 1971
As Long As She Will Stay Gemini 1971
Hang Ups Gemini 1972
Silly Thing Parlophone 1976
Laugh For Me Moon 1976
The Best Is Yet To Come Vertigo 1978
Albums
5.55A.M. Gemini 1971
Reputation Don't Matter Anymore Parlophone 1976

Recorded off of the 7" vinyl single



Wednesday 23 November 2016

Spines - Fishing EP
1982



This was the first release from Wellington (via Hamilton) band Spines. Jon McLeary was the only constant member of the group. They released records on three of New Zealand most respected independent labels Ripper, Jayrem and Flying Nun.  The Fishing EP features Caroline Easther who went on to play in Beat Rhythm Fashion and The Chills. The sleeve has a 45 RPM sticker on it as the label was printed stating the speed was 33 1/3 RPM but the correct speed is 45. The sleeve was also printed with an incorrect track listing. Side one is  1. It's All Inane, 2. Sideways and Side two is 1. Gillian 2. Fishing. 


Caroline Easther
Drums
Rob Mahoney
Bass
Jon McLeary
Guitar
Neil Duncan
Sax


Vinyl Discography
12" Singles Label Year
Punch Ripper 1982
EPs
Fishing Ripper 1982
Act Your Age Jayrem 1984
Albums
The Moon Jayrem 1984
Idiot Sun Flying Nun 1984

Recorded off of the 7" vinyl single


Tuesday 15 November 2016

I Am Joe's Music - The Way You Get Your Way
1982



I am Joe's Music were Fane Flaws and Peter Dasent. The Way You Get Your Way was their first single. Fane Flaws and Peter Dasent had both previously been  members of  Spatz and The Crocodiles. Prior to that Fane Flaws had been in BLERTA. This single was recorded in Auckland, New Zealand but released on Mushroom Records Australia. Legend has it, that I am Joe's Music self titled album was the lowest selling album ever released by Mushroom Records. Fane Flaws went on to become a music video director and Artist.




Vinyl Discography
Singles Label Year
The Way You Get Your Way Mushroom 1982
Life In Asia Mushroom 1983
Albums
I am Joe's Music Mushroom 1983

Recorded off of the 7" vinyl single