Ray Columbus - Where Is The Y In Love

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Review by Ohkubo KOHEI

Where Is The Y In Love? A Quirky Kiwi Gem That Still Shines Alright, buckle up, because we’re diving into Ray Columbus’s Where Is The Y In Love, a 1971 rock-pop cocktail brewed in New Zealand and served under the RCA label. It’s not exactly “Oh wow, I need to sit down for this” groundbreaking, but it’s got charm. Like your favorite uncle who tells dad jokes—slightly awkward but oddly lovable. Let’s talk tracks. First up, “When The Sun Shines Through.” This one hits like a warm hug on a chilly Auckland morning (trust me, I’ve been there). The melody is simple yet sticky, like gum under a desk—you can’t shake it off easily. There’s something about the way Ray belts out those hopeful lyrics; it feels like he’s trying to sell you life insurance with an ear-to-ear grin. But hey, if optimism had a soundtrack, this might be it. You’ll catch yourself humming it while waiting for the bus or pretending to know what you're doing at work. Then there's the title track, “Where Is The ‘Y’ In Love?” Oh boy, leave it to Ray to turn grammar into a pop anthem. If ever there was a song that made Scrabble players swoon, this would be it. The tune has this playful bounce, as if Ray wandered into a spelling bee and decided to jam instead of compete. Sure, it’s kinda goofy—but isn’t that part of its charm? Plus, let’s face it: nobody else is asking such deep linguistic questions in their love songs. Points for originality. The rest of the album keeps things steady without reinventing the wheel. Or maybe it does… who am I to judge? What sticks with me most is how unapologetically Kiwi this record feels. No big pretensions here—it’s just good ol’ fashioned fun wrapped in polyester flares and shaggy haircuts. So, why should you care about this relic from 1971? Well, for starters, it reminds us that music doesn’t always have to take itself too seriously. And honestly, in a world full of auto-tune and existential dread playlists, that’s refreshing. Final thought: Listening to Where Is The Y In Love feels like finding an old Polaroid photo tucked inside a book—you don’t remember taking it, but damn, doesn’t it make you smile? Now go stream it before vinyl hipsters jack up the price.

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Artist: Ray Columbus
Album: Where Is The Y In Love

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
When The Sun Shines Through
Where Is The "Y" In Love?

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Catalog Numbers

60578

Labels

RCA

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • Single

Companies

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Record CompanyRadio Corporation Of New Zealand

About Ray Columbus

Ray Columbus, OBE (born 4 November 1942, Christchurch, New Zealand  died 29 November 2016, Auckland, New Zealand) was a New Zealand singer, songwriter, television host, music manager and entertainer, with a career spanning six decades. He was the lead singer of , known for their hit single "She's A Mod" released in 1964. After the Invaders, he launched a solo career in NZ and, for 18 months, in the US. From 1968 onwards he was heavily involved in artist management, working for until 1972, then on his own. He discovered the NZ band in the late 1990s, featuring the son of one of his 60's clients, . For many years, he was also the writers' representative on the board of the Australasian Performing Rights Association (APRA).

Real Name

    • Raymond John Patrick Columbus

Name Vars

  • Columbus
  • Columbus R.
  • R. Columbus
  • Ray

Aliases

  • The Royal Scottish Bagpipe Company

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: Ray Columbus, a New Zealand legend, released an album in 1971 called *Where Is The Y In Love*. It’s a mix of rock and pop vibes. The title track is as quirky as its name suggests. Another standout song on the album is *When The Sun Shines Through*. Back then, it was put out by RCA, a big label at the time. Not many artists could pull off such a fun yet thoughtful blend of music like he did. Definitely worth a listen if you’re into vintage tunes!