Songwriter Speaks: Dave Dobbyn
Dave Dobbyn has written the soundtrack to kiwi lives. Beside You, Be Mine Tonight, Language, Outlook for Thursday, It Dawned On Me, Slice of Heaven, Welcome Home.…the list goes on. He’s a true ‘songwriter’s songwriter’, and in this special conversation Dave will be sharing tales of his career, as well as the stories behind some of his favourite work, and the inspiration of Aotearoa – the people and the place.
Brought to you by APRA AMCOS Aotearoa.
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