Bliss_(Th'_Dudes_song)

Bliss (Th' Dudes song)

Bliss (Th' Dudes song)

1980 single by Th' Dudes


"Bliss" is a song by New Zealand band Th' Dudes from their album Where Are the Boys?. It was released in May 1980 and reached No. 25 on the New Zealand charts.[1] It has since become a cult New Zealand drinking song. In 2001, the song was voted by members of APRA as the 50th-best New Zealand song of the 20th century and featured on the Nature's Best 2 CD.

Quick Facts Single by Th' Dudes, from the album Where Are the Boys? ...

Background

The song was written when the band were in Sydney, Australia, and so includes a number of references to Sydney landmarks.[2] It was written as a satirical take on the drunken audiences the band had to play to,[3] so there is some irony in that it has become a drinking song.[2] The song began with the title 'piss' (for alcohol), but was changed after pressure from the record company.[citation needed]

Music video

The music video was recorded at The Cricketer's Arms in Wellington.[2]


References

  1. "Be Mine Tonight: Chart Activity". Archive. charts.nz. Retrieved 22 September 2012.
  2. "Bliss: Music Video". Video. NZOnScreen. Retrieved 23 September 2012.
  3. Bourke, Chris. "Overnight Success: Liner Notes". CD Notes. Sony. Retrieved 30 September 2012.

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