Hear and see the song "Big Norm" live again

The song " Big Norm " about Labour Prime Minister Norman Kirk was a big hit for the Wellington Duo Ebony in early 1974 reaching no 4 in the NZ charts .

Don Wilson and Stefan Brown ( Ebony ) are stiil active musicians and re-unite 31 years where it all started this Saturday 7 March on stage in the annual Upper Hutt City of Song concert at Harcourt Park . Norman Kirk died in August 1974 and the last telegram he sent was to Ebony congratulating them on their success . Kirk was succeeded by Bill Rowling as Prime Minister .

Upper Hutt claims the ' City of Song " status having produced musical heroes such as Wayne Mason who wrote the high profile "Nature " while a member of the Fourmyula . Frankie and Jon Stevens are also hometown bred .

The last winner of NZ has talent Renee Maurice is also an Upper Hutt resident and will take the stage on Saturday during the concert from 3-10 pm

Entry is by gold coin donation to wellington Free Ambulacce

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