Southside of Bombay
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 | |
|---|---|
| Origin | New Zealand |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Past members | |
The band took their name from the Bombay Hills in northern New Zealand.[3] The hills are traditionally the boundary between Auckland city and the rest of the country, and to be from "south of the Bombays" colloquially means not to be from Auckland.
Discography
Albums
| Year | Album |
|---|---|
| 1992 | All Across the World |
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
New 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
- "Southside of Bombay". muzic.net.nz. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016.
- "Pagan Singles, 1986 -2000". simongrigg.info. Archived from the original on 11 December 2022.
- Reid, Graham (6 July 1996). "Polygram's Fuemana Unearths Polynesia". Billboard. p. 16.
- "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.
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