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Bulldogs Allstar Goodtime Band

The Bulldogs Allstar Goodtime Band originaly existed around 1972-1975. Formed by Victoria University students, and playing a diverse array of instruments, including washboard, harmonica, tea chest bass and of course kazoo. They rose to fame (in New Zealand!) with their 1973 'New Faces' appearance, where they were finalists, with their hit "Miss September".

A 1974 album, Bulldoggin', for EMI, contained both their biggest hits. "Miss September" and "Everyone Knows", as well as an excellent rendition of "Dead Skunk". Their songs were marked by quirky humour, to which they added silly costumes on stage.

The first and last time I saw them live was a Naenae College perfomance, in the school hall, in I guess 1974.

To their shame EMI have not seen fit to release their album, despite the hits and despite the chunk of New Zealand culture it represents. The album was recorded in NZBC (New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation) house (why isn't Richard Prebble, cultural vandal, in jail for its destruction???) and the long gone EMI studios Wakefield Street, Lower Hutt.

Original Line-Up:

Richard Egan (Vocals, Percussion, Jug)
Kevin Findlater (Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar)
Brian Hayward (Bass Guitar, Tea Chest Bass)
Tony Hooper (Vocals, Banjo, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar)
Danny Shaw (Drums, Washboard)
Neil Worboys (Vocals, Harmonica, Kazoo, Mandolin)

"Bulldoggin'" LP (1974):

Bulldoggin'! (Intro)
My Gal
Day In The Sun
Dance The Stars Away
Baby Get Out...!
Everyone Knows
Mary Jane

Miss September
Summer Skies
Friday Night Pick-Up
Ruby Baby
Take Me To The River
Dead Skunk
Bulldoggin'! (Outro)
Reprise (not listed on LP label)

"Upside Down World" EP Cassette:

(not sure when this was recorded - it was a charity release to support "Ronald McDonald House)

Upside Down World
(Down Under) Santa Gets A Suntan
The Wagon Ain't Going Very Far
FJ Style