The Ormsby Brothers
| Company type | Pop ensemble |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1972 |
| Headquarters | Waikato , New Zealand |
Area served | New Zealand, Australia |
| Products | Music recordings (albums and singles) |
The Ormsby Brothers were a pop ensemble originating from Waikato, New Zealand, with activities spanning from 1972 until 1975 in both New Zealand and Australia. Their most notable achievement was their 1973 rendition of "You Don't Own Me", which climbed to number 5 on the Australian music charts.
Their initial release was a cover of "I Saw Mummy Kissing Santa Claus," issued under the His Master's Voice label; however, this single did not enter the charts. After the success of "You Don't Own Me," they followed up with the single "Sweet Virginia" and launched a self-titled album through EMI Music.
Studio albums
| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| The Ormsby Brothers |
Singles
| Year | Title | Peak AUS | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | "I Saw Mummy Kissing Santa Claus" | - | Non-album single |
| 1973 | "You Don't Own Me" | 5 | The Ormsby Brothers |
| 1973 | "Sweet Virginia" | 80 | The Ormsby Brothers |
| 1974 | "The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore" | 93 | The Ormsby Brothers |
| 1974 | "Bad Day for Love" | - | Non-album single |
| 1975 | "God Knows I've Tried" | 76 | Non-album single |