The La De Das were a leading New Zealand rock band of the 1960s and early 1970s. Formed in New Zealand in 1963 (as The Mergers), they enjoyed considerable success in both New Zealand and Australia until their split in 1975. In Australia the band is probably best known as the launching place for the career of guitarist Kevin Borich, and for their recording of the first Australasian rock concept album, The Happy Prince.
The band was started by three young musicians from the rural Huapai district, near Auckland in the North Island of New Zealand .
Friends Kevin Borich, Brett Neilson and Trevor Wilson were all from Rutherford High School in Te Atatu. Kevin had actually started much earlier in music – at 12 he had recorded a single with two young sisters, Judi and Sue Donaldson, who lived on a neighbouring property. The pair later became a popular NZ singing duo called The Chicks, and Sue went on to work overseas with artists such as Cat Stevens.
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The La De Da’s, the hit single ‘Gonna See My Baby Tonight’ (July, 1971).
The La De Da’s promo-video for the hit single ‘Morning Good Morning’ (May, 1972), which later appeared on the 1975 compilation album …
The La De Das [ performing on GTK ] the track ‘I’m In Love Again’ (July, 1971).