Tina Cross's guest appearances

Tina Cross

On-Air with Darren

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin

A Journey Through Aussie Pop

Donald Trump

Winston Peters

Shane Jones

Jacinda Ardern

Barry Soper

Rebecca Gibney

Celeste Headlee

Taika Waititi

Ava Duvernay

Glennon Doyle

Stephen Colbert

Elizabeth McGovern

Larry King

Robin Sharma

Marlon Williams

OwlTail

Following solo success at home in New Zealand, Tina Cross relocated to Australia in the early '80s, eventually teaming up with singer/songwriter Leon Berger, who was born in Russia but had also made the move down under. Together, they formed the foundation of synthpop band Koo De Tah, whose debut single, "Too Young For Promises", was a top 10 smash in 1985. Tina and her former band-mate John Bettison, who played guitar for Koo De Tah, reveal how some missing demos almost scuppered the band's record deal chances and how they thought "Too Young For Promises" wasn't going to be very successful at first. They also recall the timing problems and record contract delays that led to subsequent singles "Body Talk, "Think Of Me" and "Missed You All Along" falling short of their initial success. The pair discuss Koo De Tah's self-titled album and the exorbitant amounts of money the rare item has traded hands for in the decades since. And they share some personal news that has been decades in the making.

Following solo success at home in New Zealand, Tina Cross relocated to Australia in the early '80s, eventually teaming up with singer/songwriter Leon Berger, who was born in Russia but had also made the move down under. Together, they formed the foundation of synthpop band Koo De Tah, whose debut single, "Too Young For Promises", was a top 10 smash in 1985. Tina and her former band-mate John Bettison, who played guitar for Koo De Tah, reveal how some missing demos almost scuppered the band's record deal chances and how they thought "Too Young For Promises" wasn't going to be very successful at first. They also recall the timing problems and record contract delays that led to subsequent singles "Body Talk, "Think Of Me" and "Missed You All Along" falling short of their initial success. The pair discuss Koo De Tah's self-titled album and the exorbitant amounts of money the rare item has traded hands for in the decades since. And they share some personal news that has been decades in the making.

Ep 11: Koo De Tah with Tina Cross and John Bettison

Forty years ago, a young South Auckland singer called Tina Cross took out one of the most revered pop music titles of the time - The Pacific Song Contest.The winning song – Nothing But Dreams - written by long-time collaborator Carl Doy launched the talented teenager into the spotlight.The duo will celebrate the legacy of their victory in two concerts in Auckland and Wellington this month.Tina Cross talks to Andrew Dickens about the highlights of her 40 year career.LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVE

Forty years ago, a young South Auckland singer called Tina Cross took out one of the most revered pop music titles of the time - The Pacific Song Contest. The winning song – Nothing But Dreams - written by long-time collaborator Carl Doy launched the talented teenager into the spotlight. The duo will celebrate the legacy of their victory in two concerts in Auckland and Wellington this month. Tina Cross talks to Andrew Dickens about the highlights of her 40 year career. LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVE

Tina Cross on the Pacific Song Contest and 40 years in show business

Tina Cross has released 'Paradise Coast' -- a song about towns on The Coromandel Peninsula. Here's the song as performed by Tina at Pauanui Sport and Rec Club on Saturday.

Tina Cross - Paradise Coast (song)