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Hi-Marks ,the: Magic Touch |
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The Hi-Marks comprised three brothers - Hayward, George, Ellington ‘Butch’ Ruka, and their nephew John Ruka. The group was originally formed in Auckland and this group eventually became a top concert group. The Hi-Marks concentrated mainly on reviving songs by The Platters and The Mills Brothers as well as their own traditional Maori music.The Hi-Marks entered talent quests – always finishing with a placing and around Christmas they would appear in several cabarets around Auckland. Appearances on Television followed with spots on ‘Club Show’ and ‘Telethon’.‘Magic Touch’ was The Hi-Marks second and final album ,released in 1980.
Track Listing: 1 Magic Touch 2 Be My Guest Tonight 3 You Send Me 4 Mocking Bird 5 Twelfth Of Never 6 Vaya Con Dios 7 Kia Ora 8 Little Sister 9 Smoke Gets In Your Eyes 10 Can’t Take My Eye’s Off You 11 Personality 12 My Girl 13 Wonderland By Night 14 Po Kare Kare Ana 15 Maybe I’m Dreaming 16 Viva Las Vegas 17 My Prayer 18 Teddy Bear 19 American Trilogy (Dixie) 20 That Lucky ‘Ol Sun
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