Maria Dallas
Maria Dallas | |
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| Birth name | Marina Devcich |
| Born | 1946 (age 77–78) Morrinsville, New Zealand |
| Genres | Country, Pop |
| Labels | Viking Records |
Maria Dallas (born Marina Devcich, 1946) was discovered at a talent contest in small town of Morrinsville, New Zealand.[1]
Her first single "Tumblin' Down", written by Jay Epae, released in 1966 and made it to #11 in the charts.[2] It also won her a Loxene Golden Disc award.[3] She released several albums and singles and starred in the New Zealand television series Golden Girl[4] before moving on to Australia in 1967. Her single "Ambush", which charted #20 in Australia, was recorded in Nashville, produced by Felton Jarvis.[5] She returned to New Zealand in 1970 and scored a #1 hit with the song "Pinocchio".[6][7] The song spent six weeks at number one during the autumn of the year. In total, Dallas produced at least 10 albums and 25 singles.[8] "Pinocchio" peaked at number 96 in Australia in March 1971.[9]
Personal life[edit]
Dallas met Barry Kairl while she was performing in Brisbane, and he became her manager. They married in 1968, and had a daughter in May 1969. The relationship ended in 1983.[8]
Discography[edit]
Studio albums[edit]
- Country Girl (1966, Viking)
- The Second Album (1966, Viking)
- Maria Dallas In Nashville (1967, Viking)
- Western Take-Off (1967, Viking)
- Face To Face (1967, Viking)
- Tumblin' Down (1968, RCA Victor)
- Pinocchio (1970, Viking)
- Town And Country (1972, Viking)
Awards and nominations[edit]
Aotearoa Music Awards[edit]
The Aotearoa Music Awards (previously known as New Zealand Music Awards (NZMA)) are an annual awards night celebrating excellence in New Zealand music and have been presented annually since 1965.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | "Tumbling Down" | Single of the Year | Won | [10] |
| 1967 | "Handy Man" | Single of the Year | Nominated |
References[edit]
- ^ Sergent, Bruce. "Maria Dallas". Retrieved 4 January 2017.
- ^ Flavour of New Zealand, 9 September 1966
- ^ "Jay Epae". sergent.com.au. Retrieved 1 July 2019.
- ^ "Golden Girl - Maria Dallas". NZ On Screen. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
- ^ Prague Franks's Country Music Discographies: Maria Dallas recording session May 1967, RCA Victor Studio, Nashville (producer: Felton Jarvis)
- ^ Flavour of New Zealand, 5 October 1970
- ^ "Billboard Magazine". 10 October 1970. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
- ^ a b Herkt, David (21 August 2014). "Maria Dallas Profile". AudioCulture.
- ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 81. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- ^ "Aotearoa Music Awards". aotearoamusicawards.nz. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
External links[edit]
- AudioCulture profile
- Maria Dallas
- Re-entry as The Satellites celebrate 50th
- Gerry still a pacemaker, Waikato Times, 29 January 2005
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