Southside of Bombay are a Māori band from New Zealand. They are best known for their single 'What's the Time, Mr Wolf?' which was originally released in 1992. The song was re-released following its appearance in the 1994 film and on the soundtrack of Once Were Warriors,[2] after which it became second best selling New Zealand single that year.[1]
Southside of Bombay | |
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Origin | New Zealand |
Years active | 1989–present |
Past members |
The band was named to signify that there was another world to music outside of Auckland, New Zealand.[3]
Discography
editAlbums
Year | Album |
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1992 | All Across the World |
Singles
Year | Single | Peak chart positions |
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New Zealand [4] | ||
1992 | All Across the World | 39 |
1994 | What's the Time, Mr Wolf? | 3 |
1995 | Kia Mau (featuring Mina Ripia)[2] | — |
Compilation appearances
Year | Album | Song | Record company |
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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
editNew Zealand Music Awards[1][5]
- 1993 'Best Māori Recording' for "All Across the World"
- 1996 'Best Polynesian Recording' for "Umbadada"
- 1996 'Mana Māori Award' for "Kia Mau"
- 1996 'Mana Reo Award' for "Kia Mau"
- 1999 'Mana Maori Award' for "Live in Aotearoa"
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Southside of Bombay". muzic.net.nz. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016.
- ^ a b "Pagan Singles, 1986 -2000". simongrigg.info. Archived from the original on 11 December 2022.
- ^ "Part 2 of 2 Ruia Aperahama prolific musician, recording artist and Maori Language exponent". TVNZ channel on YouTube. 21 March 2012.
- ^ "Southside of Bombay". charts.nz. Retrieved 22 May 2010.
- ^ "Wai profile". womad.org. Archived from the original on 11 August 2012. Retrieved 22 May 2010.