How Was the Air Up the Air Album Cover (1980) Photo: Supplied
In 1980 a compilation of New Zealand bands from the 60s was released. It inspired post-punk bands to keep it short and snappy, and created an interest in our pop history. This episode of Blue Smoke Chris Bourke asks How Was The Air Up There?
More to explore:
- AudioCulture: How was the Air Up There?
- AudioCulture Profile: The La De Da’s
- NickBollinger: How is the Air Up There
- Musical Chairs: Chants R&B
Music Details:
Artist: The Avengers
Track: Love Hate Revenge
Composer: Adams
Album: How Was the Air Up There?
Label: K-Tel
Artist: The La De Da’s
Track: How Is the Air Up There
Composer: Duboff/Kornfeld
Album: How Was the Air Up There?
Label: K-Tel
Artist: The Four Fours
Track: Go Go
Composer: Hartstone/Ward
Album: How Was the Air Up There?
Label: K-Tel
Artist: Chants R&B
Track: I’m Your Witchdoctor
Composer: John Mayall
Album: How Was the Air Up There?
Label: K-Tel
Artist: Ahmed Dahman Group
Track: Stage Door
Composer: Goffin-King
Album: How Was the Air Up There?
Label: K-Tel
Artist: Hubb Kapp & the Wheels
Track: I’m Happy
Composer: Wright
Album: How Was the Air Up There?
Label: K-Tel
Artist: Larry’s Rebels
Track: I Feel Good
Composer: Naomi Neville (Allen Toussaint)
Album: How Was the Air Up There?
Label: K-Tel
Artist: The La De Da’s
Track: Hey Baby
Composer: Channel/Cobb
Album: How Was the Air Up There?
Label: K-Tel
Artist: Dark Ages
Track: Tomorrow’s Gonna Be Another Day
Composer: Sandy
45rpm single
Label: Red Rooster RR4
Artist: Hi-Revving Tongues
Track: Tropic of Capricorn
Composer: Chris Parfitt
Album: How Was the Air Up There?
Label: K-Tel
