Southside of Bombay
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Southside of Bombay was a Māori band. They are best known for their single What's the time Mr Wolf? which was originally released in 1992 however was re-released in 1994 following its appearance in the film and on soundtrack of Once Were Warriors
, after which it became second best selling New Zealand
single that year.
Singles
Compilation appearances
Once Were Warriors (film)
Once Were Warriors is a 1994 film based on New Zealand author Alan Duff's bestselling 1990 first novel. The film tells the story of an urban Māori family, the Hekes, and their problems with poverty, alcoholism and domestic violence, mostly brought on by family patriarch Jake...
, after which it became second best selling New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
single that year.
Members
- Kevin Hotu (aka Hodges)
- Joseph Fa'amaoni
- Brent Thompson
- Anne Pritchard
- David Fiu
- Hareruia Aperahama
- Kua Ranea Aperahama
- Maaka McGregor
- Warren Maxwell
Discography
Albums| Year | Album |
|---|---|
| 1992 | All Across the World |
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand |
||
| 1992 | All Across the World | 39 |
| 1994 | What's The Time Mr Wolf? | 3 |
| 1995 | Kia Mau (featuring Mina Ripia) | — |
Compilation appearances
| 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 Records |
| 2001 | Pagan Gold Pagan Gold "Pagan Gold" is a compilation album released in 2001 by New Zealand recording label, Pagan Records.-Track listing:#One Good Reason - Strawpeople#Sweet Lovers - Holidaymakers#Glad I'm Not a Kennedy - Shona Laing... |
What's The Time Mr Wolf? | Pagan Records |
Awards
New Zealand Music AwardsNew Zealand Music Awards
The New Zealand Music Awards show, is a major annual New Zealand music event where musical acts and singers are awarded each year. It has occurred every year since 1965 to outstanding New Zealand musicians and groups....
- 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"