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Give It A Whirl 2 - The Swinging Sixties (Episode Two)

2003 43m Television
  • Arts/Culture
  • Documentary
  • Music
  • NZ History

The second episode from this series about the history of pop music in New Zealand begins in June 1964 as four Liverpudlians touch down at Wellington Airport. Beatlemania heralded a golden era for bands; teens wanted to dance and venues sprung up in every Kiwi city. This episode includes gritty R&B influenced groups like Larry's Rebels, The La De Das and Christchurch's Chants R&B. Prime time TV music show  C'Mon was hugely influential and became a launchpad for Kiwi acts like Shane, Mr Lee Grant and The Chicks. Songwriter Wayne Mason shares the creation story behind The Fourmyula's 1969 hit 'Nature'. 

Key Cast & Crew

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Michael Higgins
Writer
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Wayne Mason
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