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A song about Auckland City's iconic and quirky Karangahape Road which people usually shorten to just "K" Rd It's Auckland's closest equivalent to a red light district and is stilly slightly sleazy but with its very own charm.

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I’m so happy on Karangahape Rd
Finger snappy on Karangahape Rd
At the top of the ridge you get more air
You’re away from the city suits down there
It’s good to say goodbye to the corporate load
And be happy on Karanagahape Road

It’s so bouncy on Karanagahape Rd
Kind of flouncy on Karangahape Rd
There are op-shops and 2 dollar stores
There are lava-lavas by the score
You can even buy a sari a la mode
And be happy on Karangahape Rd

K Rd, it’s an OK Rd
K Rd , kind of a stray road
K Rd, it’s a cafe road
But you don’t have to dress up smart eh
To get your caffe latte

(2. Even if you’re not dressed fino
You can still get your cappucino)

You;ll be smiling on Karangahape Rd
It’s so beguiling on Karangahape Rd
Yeah it’s true it’s got a bit of vice
But a bit of vice adds a bit of spice
You can get away from a strictly moral code
And be happy on Karangahape Rd

(2. Yeah it’s true it’s got a bit of sleaze
But a bit of sleaze adds a bit of tease)

Coda:
And be happy, finger snappy
It’s got dairies and a cemetery
Forget the quiet life, get into that night-life
And you’ll be happy
On Karangahape Road

credits

from Linn Lorkin's Kiwiana, released January 1, 2006
Ukelele - Kim Halliday Guitar - John Quigley Bass - Peter Scott Accordion - Hershal Herscher Drums - John Ellis BVs - Anna Rugis/Hershal Herscher

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Linn Lorkin New Zealand

Brought up on farm in Tokoroa NZ, Linn Lorkin got her show-business start in Europe in the 70s. She started off singing in a low dive in Copenhagen and went on to play the prestigious Ronnie Scott's in London. She played piano-bar in NYC in the 80s and there became a prolific songwriter. Back in NZ she became one of the most versatile performers around, singing, touring and writing for many bands ... more

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