Des and Dawn Lindberg
Des and Dawn Lindberg | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Folk musicians |
| Years active | 1960s–1980s |
| Known for | South African folk music duo, SARIE awards for best vocal group (1971, 1973) |
Des and Dawn Lindberg formed a South African folk music duo consisting of a married couple, earning SARIE awards for best vocal group in both 1971 and 1973.
Their initial album, titled Folk on Trek, faced prohibition by the Apartheid regime, underscoring their significant presence in a heavily censored environment.
The single The Seagull's Name Was Nelson achieved notable commercial success, entering the charts at position eight in June 1971, climbing to number four, and maintaining a twelve-week chart duration.
Dawn Lindberg succumbed to complications related to COVID-19 in 2020.
Albums
| Album | Year | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folk On Trek | 1967 | CBS | |
| Unicorns, Spiders And Things | 1967 | CBS | |
| Des Lindberg And Dawn Silver On Stage In Rhodesia | 1967 | CBS | |
| What's The Difference | 1968 | CBS | |
| The Seagull's Name Was Nelson | 1971 | IRC | |
| What D'You Know? | 1973 | CBS | |
| Godspell | Cat | ||
| Raindrops Whales & Dragon's Tails | 1977 | Music for Pleasure | |
| Memories Are Made Of This | 1987 | Gold Record Music |
Singles
| Single | Year | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn Silver / Des And Dawn - "Mommy I Like To Be ..." / Hey! Mr. Noah | 1966 | CBS | |
| Bottle Of Wine | 1968 | CBS | |
| Des and Dawn | ? | CBS |
Compilations
| Compilation | Year | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folk-On-Trek On The Banned Wagon | 1968 | CBS | |
| Their Best | 1977 | Embassy | |
| Greatest Hits | 1978 | RCA Camden | |
| The Des & Dawn Collection | 1994 | Gallo Music Productions |