Kal Q-Lated Risk - Holding Our Own (1972) & The Dedikation - The Dedikation(1969)

Kal Q-Lated Risk

The Kal-Q-Lated Risk was a musical group from Featherston, New Zealand. The band consists of Ian Taylor (Lead Vocals), Phil Hope (Lead Guitar) Bernie Carey (Organ / Vocals), Dave Cameron (Bass Guitar / Vocals) Laki Apelu (Guitar) and Barry Rushton (Drums.)[1] In early 1969, Upper Hutt guitarist Phil Hope replaced Apelu.From 1970 to 1974, the group released 11 singles and an album.For their last three singles (1973's "21st Birthday Party" and "Clap Your Hands" and 1974's "Soul Singing Lady") they shortened their name to The Risk.

They finally disbanded in 1974.

The Dedikation 

Garage psych quartet from New Zealand have released an album and three singles.

The Dedikation were originally formed in the Upper Hutt around 1967, with the original drummer Michael Parlane being replaced by Bruce Whitelaw when they turned professional.

Their first single was released in 1969 and was a huge hit. It was "Wait For Me Maryanne"/"Sally Had A Party" and reached number 2 on the national charts. "Maryanne" was a far superior cover of the original song by the Marmalade from 1968. The Marmalade version lacks the depth of sound that the Dedikation managed to give it.

The song was a monster and few bands are capable of following up such a hit with another smash. Their second single was "Hayride"/"Barefootin'" and didn't even make the charts. The third single, a cover of the Rolling Stones did better. It was "Ruby Tuesday"/"Be A Woman" and reached number 12 on the national charts in 1970.

One self-titled album was released in 1969 and by 1970 the Dedikation had called it quits.

After their split, Graeme Collins went on to play with Human Instinct in 1971 and also was an original member of  Dragon in 1972. Graham Harvey had a short time with another Wellington band, the Falcons.

Bass – Graham Harvey

Drums – Bruce Whitelaw

Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – Ray Mercer

Organ, Piano, Lead Vocals – Graeme Collins

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Kal Q-Lated Risk - Holding Our Own  (1972) 

 The Dedikation - The Dedikation(1969) 

RB 063 

 01. Kal Q-Lated Risk - Good Times 

 02. Kal Q-Lated Risk - How Does It Feel 

 03. Kal Q-Lated Risk - Angelina 

 04. Kal Q-Lated Risk - Images 

 05. Kal Q-Lated Risk - Mama Don't Cry 

 06. Kal Q-Lated Risk - Lady One And Only 

 07. Kal Q-Lated Risk - Down Inside Me 

 08. Kal Q-Lated Risk - Hold On 

 09. Kal Q-Lated Risk - Touching Me Touching You 

 10. Kal Q-Lated Risk - Dear Old Lady 

 11. Kal Q-Lated Risk - Misty Eyes 

 12. Kal Q-Lated Risk - Waiting On You 

 13. The Dedikation - Breenbourd, Blickstein, Charles, David Smith & Jones 

 14. The Dedikation - Here Comes Jane 

 15. The Dedikation - Be A Woman 

 16. The Dedikation - Bare Footin' 

 17. The Dedikation - Roly 

 18. The Dedikation - Season On The Witch 

 19. The Dedikation - Wait For Me Mary-Anne 

 20. The Dedikation - Traveling Circus 

 21. The Dedikation - Pretender 

 22. The Dedikation - Ruby Tuesday 

 23. The Dedikation - Reach Out 

 24. The Dedikation - Mr. Dieingly Sad 

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