Spot On - Dave Dobbyn

In this excerpt from children's show Spot On, Dave Dobbyn chats to co-hosts Phil Keoghan and Amber Cunliffe about Right Age Rages, a series of gigs around New Zealand catering to underage audiences. Dobbyn's career was then at a major peak; following his platinum-selling Footrot Flats soundtrack, 1988 solo album Loyal contained the soon-to-be classic title track, and top 10 hit 'Love You Like I Should'. Dobbyn is a relaxed presence, sporting his trademark late 80s mullet. Included are shots of Dobbyn's band (and backup singer Margaret Urlich) entertaining energetic crowds in Christchurch with 'Be Mine Tonight'.

In this picture he looks like someone who has stolen away from the barbeque because he has a bad case of wind to deal with. Worse was to come though: the infamous jumper he wore in the title song's video has gone unforgiven to this day. And quite rightly too. But Dave survived this and other such travails. Why? Simply because he is brilliant.

– Music writer Simon Sweetman on the cover of Dave Dobbyn's 1988 album Loyal being "one of New Zealand's worst", Stuff, 22 May 2012

Key Cast & Crew

Amanda Evans

Director, Producer

Amber Cunliffe

Interviewer

Phil Keoghan

Interviewer

Dave Dobbyn

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