Rock Me Amadeus was the number one hit in New Zealand in March and April of 1986. I was a third former at Kapiti College. I remember walking across the field at the back of school with a guy called David (it must have been in early March) telling him that while I thought the song was awesome it was far too strange for most people and would NEVER be a number one in New Zealand. You've gotta love the arrogance of youth.
As you can see I own the album. Not only that, I own his next album too. Richard will be happy.
Looking at the lists of New Zealand number ones I think I can chart the dawn of my pop music consciousness to 1984. This is the year where I could sing you a bit of every single number one. Before that, I know a lot of them, but I also have gaps.
I have a lot to say on this subject. Richard will need to prepare a whole new range of caustic comments.
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Caustic comments? Me?
Pop music?
Well, it is a silly name for a silly concept.
"Hey, let's all vote for the most popular song! We'll limit it to something pretty simple and... ah, popular. Hey, let's call it pop music! We'll write about things related to bonking so that all teenagers will be able to relate to it. Hey, and it'll be three minutes long because that's long enough to think about one thing."
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