One of the smallest record labels in the country, TALA was set up in Levin in 1957. In the beginning it stood for 'To Assist Levin Artists' but, with few local acts coming forward, it was changed to 'To Assist Local Artists'. Either way, this label had around forty releases, each featuring New Zealand artists.
The label's owner, Wally Clark, was quick to pick up on international trends in music and always found local bands who were playing the right tune. This particular tune is by the Warren Sisters who were one of Clark's original TALA talents. 'Lace Covered Windows' was released in around 1968 and was among the last TALA releases.
Follow the link below for a picture of these artists on Kete
https://horowhenua.kete.net.nz/item/b734f09f-9000-4f64-a332-7f4c1bb84990
Wally Clark was also a professional photographer who also cornered the Levin TV hire market- a very busy man!
