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Th' Dudes

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With a chorus to do any football terrace proud, the final single from Th’ Dudes (featuring Dave Dobbyn, Peter Urlich and Ian Morris) has become one of the great Kiwi drinking songs — but it was written in Sydney with references to local landmarks (The Coogee, The Cross) and luxuries unavailable back home (Spanish shoes, falafel). The video, shot in the booze-barn like Cricketers’ Arms in Wellington, captures the raw essence of the song as it showcases the excitement of the band’s live show, and offers a snapshot of bar culture in early 80s New Zealand.

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 Stu

Stu

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Credits

 Tony Holden
 Peter Read

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