Dave McArtney


David Ewan "Dave" McArtney was a New Zealand musician and songwriter. He is best known for his work with the band Hello Sailor and his band Dave McArtney & The Pink Flamingos.
In 1989, McArtney returned to university, completing his Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature, majoring in Renaissance poetry. He then went on to complete a Master of Arts degree in 2013.
He also produced for other musicians and composed music for film and television productions, including Incredible Mountains, Queen City Rocker and Raglan by the Sea. He worked as a tutor at the Music and Audio Institute of New Zealand from 2003 until his death.

Personal life

McArtney was born in Oamaru on 5 April 1951. His family moved to Auckland and then Wellington in the early 1960s, as his father who was an accountant with ANZ Bank moved with his job. McArtney started studying law before forming Hello Sailor with Harry Lyon and Graham Brazier. He died in his home in Point Chevalier, Auckland, on 15 April 2013.

The Pink Flamingos

After Hello Sailor disbanded in 1980, McArtney formed the Pink Flamingos with Dragon keyboard player and songwriter Paul Hewson and a revolving line-up of players. McArtney was signed to Polygram records and released their debut album Dave McArtney & The Pink Flamingos in 1981. Paul Hewson left the band, which then released the EP Remember The Alamo and extensively toured New Zealand. The band then relocated to Sydney and signed to Polygram Australia, releasing their second album We Never Close in 1982. Later that year the group disbanded, with McArtney moving to London. Returning to New Zealand in 1984, McArtney recorded the Pink Flamingos' third album, The Catch, released under CBS.

Discography

Albums

YearTitleDetailsPeak chart
positions
YearTitleDetailsNZ
1980Dave McArtney & The Pink Flamingos

  • Label: Polydor
  • Catalogue: 2390 112
6
1982We Never Close
  • Label: Polydor
  • Catalogue: 2390 116
15
1984The Catch
  • Label: CBS
  • Catalogue: SBP 237963
14
1996The Best of Dave McArtney & The Pink Flamingos
  • Label: Universal
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2003Hook
  • Label: Robin Hood
  • Catalogue: RH001
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    With Hello Sailor

  • Hello Sailor Key
  • Pacifica Amour Key
  • Last Chance to Dance Key
  • Shipshape & Bristol Fashion Zulu
  • The Album Control Records/Hello Sailor Productions
  • The Sailor Story Festival
  • When Your Lights Are Out Liberation/Universal
  • Surrey Crescent Moon Hello Sailor/Warner

    Singles

    • Awards