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Nick Sampson's avatar

A great read ;-)

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Dianne Swann's avatar

Thanks Nick!

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Kevin Hester's avatar

I didn't know Martin but I danced many times in front of the stage, loved The Chills.

Here's the trailer for the documentary Dianne mentioned.

R.I.P. dude:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1wzffiUdYM

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Rachel Bailey's avatar

Kia Ora Dianne, just wanted to say how I much appreciate your writings. Beautiful, honest, observational watercolours of the changing and fleeting nature of this mortal musical coil. Aroha from the South to you and Brett. Rachel x

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Dianne Swann's avatar

Kia ora Rachel, thank you so much for that beautiful feedback. So good to know it is reaching you in those ways xx

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Ross G Hollands's avatar

Lovely thoughts re Marty . I am catching up with his lovely sister Rachel late November. Very much looking forward to catching up after many years, though under very sad circumstance.

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Dianne Swann's avatar

Thanks Ross - I don't know Rachel, but please pass on my love to her - I think it was Rachel who decided to play I don't Want To Live Forever as they carried Martin. All too hard to believe sometimes. But very real sadly.

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Kendall's avatar

I am not very articulate but want to let you know I enjoy reading your blogs. I'm so sorry about your friend and I look forward to hearing the songs when they are released.

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Dianne Swann's avatar

Thank you Kendall xx

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Dianne Swann's avatar

Also, I just wanted to say - your songs tell me you are very articulate.

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Marie H's avatar

Your songs are so beautifully written I cannot understand why you don't have silver scrolls lined up on your mantle piece... Is there any way we can buy or hear Something Good?

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Marie H's avatar

Love it! Has such a good energy. The leopard print is awesome but the red outfit is my fav 😝

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Dianne Swann's avatar

Marie - you are always so kind. Thank you - here it is. Unfortuntely it is a little blurry and low res.. .watch out for multiple costume changes and a pre - Shania Twain leopard skin twirl on Anawhata beach.. she must have seen it of course ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmtvdqDs-_g

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