Good Day - The Music and Record Industry

This 1978 documentary casts a critical eye over a depressed NZ music industry, and asks what has changed since its 60s glory days of pop stars, screaming fans and C’mon. By the late 70s, few musicians are earning a living and chart hits have dwindled (although the recording industry is bullish). Ray Columbus waxes lyrical about ‘She’s a Mod’. Kevan Moore and Peter Sinclair are sanguine about TV’s role, a finger is pointed at radio airplay, and the careers of Craig Scott, Mark Williams, Sharon O’Neill and John Rowles are considered. The only thing not in short supply is blame.

We made commercial pop hit records. That’s what they wanted at the time and that’s what they got.

– Craig Scott

Key Cast & Crew

David Harry Baldock

Director

Tony Hiles

Producer

Stephen Payne

Camera Operator

Peter Baldock

Interviewer - London

Ray Columbus

Subject

Peter Sinclair

Subject