Sails of Silver now sported the same line-up that had brought it to the height of its success, "Sails of Silver" has often been seen as embodying a different spirit from their classic albums of the 1970s. Prior to "Sails of Silver", the band had always performed songs written by other people, predominantly traditional songs, but also a few 20th century pieces, such as the two Brecht songs on "Storm Force Ten". But on this album they included several songs they had written themselves, including "Let Her Go Down" and "Senior Service". This was the beginning of a trend that continues down to
City of Sails Chorus Chorus, ANZAC Day 1979. Of the 40 or so men there, about 35 turned up on the initial rehearsal night. Wayne Senior, TVNZ Music Personality, vocal and band arranger was appointed as the initial Musical Director. City of Sails Chorus The Auckland City of Sails Chorus is one of New Zealand's top male choruses singing mainly barbershop music. It is based in Auckland and has been active since the inception of NZABS (New Zealand Association Of Barbershop Singers, renamed in 2015 as BHNZ - Barbershop Harmony NZ) in 1979. BHNZ is an affiliate of the governing Barbershop Harmony Society. The