Kim Hart

Kim Hart[1] (born 9 May 1960) is a New Zealand singer-songwriter, who had an Australasian hit single in 1980 with "Love at First Night" which reached No.6 on the Australian Kent Music Report.

For the Power Rangers character, see Kimberly Hart.

Kim Hart
Born (1960-05-09) 9 May 1960
Auckland, New Zealand
GenresPop
Occupation(s)Singer, musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, piano
Years active1976–1984
LabelsEMI Music

Biography

Kim Denise Hart was born in Auckland on 9 May 1960. She was the lead vocalist in the Penrose High School Band, Chalkdust, which entered the 1976 Battle of the Bands competition, where they became finalists.

Signed to EMI in 1977 Hart's first single was "You Don't Need Me"/"Born To Wander". This was followed in 1978 with "(You're a) Changed Man"/"You Light Up My Light" and "On My Toes Again"/"How Deep Is Your Love". Hart came second in the New Zealand finals of The South Pacific Song Contest with "On My Toes Again" and she represented New Zealand at the Yamaha Song Festival in Japan.

In 1978 Hart released her debut self-titled album, followed by a new single called "Fly Right Away"/"Blame It on the Sun" and another in early 1979, "Running Around in Circles"/"Love Too Much".

In 1980 Hart released "Love At First Night", which reached number 15 on the New Zealand charts in June. The song was also released in Australia as her debut single there, and it peaked at number 6. Three more singles in 1980.

Hart's final release in Australia was "Heartbeat"/"Don't Give Up" was released on RCA in 1984.[1]

Discography

Albums
Title Album details
Kim Hart
  • Released: 1978
  • Format: LP
  • Label: EMI (HSD 1073)

Singles
Year Title Peak chart
positions		 Album
AUS
[2]
1977 "You Don't Need Me"/"Born to Wander" - non album single
1978 "(You're a) Changed Man" - Kim Hart
"On My Toes Again" -
"Fly Right Away" - non album single
1979 "Running Round in Circles " - non album single
1980 "Love At First Night" 6 non album single
"You're the One" 89 non album single
"Out of Control" (with Steve Allen) - non album single
"It's Easy" - non album single
1981 "Young Girl" - non album single
"Feel Like Making Love" - non album single
1984 "Don't Give Up"/"Heartbeat" - non album single

Awards

Aotearoa Music Awards

The Aotearoa Music Awards (previously known as New Zealand Music Awards (NZMA)) are an annual awards night celebrating excellence in New Zealand music and have been presented annually since 1965.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
1978Kim HartMost Promising FemaleWon[3]

References
  1. "Kim Hart". sergent. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
  2. Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 134. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
  3. "Aotearoa Music Awards". aotearoamusicawards.nz. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
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