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Here are a few song samples which feature Norma Martin as Songwriter or Singer (or both)
featuring some early hits and performances
ENJOY!

 

At 18 Norma Shirlee Stoneman was an integral part
of the successful 'Dave's Place' on ABC TV

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www.kingstontrioplace.com/DaveGuardDavesPlaceGroup.htm

    Norma also studied under Dave The Lydian Concept and Dave's music by colours. Norma wrote "Do" and "Don't Change" and others by originally following the Lydian concept.  

    Dave Guard was from U.S. folk group The Kingston Trio before relocating to Sydney. One of The Kingston trio's major hits was "Tom Dooley".

Here's a few direct links to some of the songs on
the Dave Guard and the Dave's Place Group website

1. Dave's Place Theme - Version Two

2. Just as An Eagle Stirreth Her Nest

3. Reza

4. Everybody Will Be Happy Over There

5. Come On Up In Glory

6. Que Bonita Bandera

7. Do you Know Him

8. Do Something For Yourself

   
The Grape Escape, were a Pop group which featured
Norma, Chris Bonett, Brian Godden and Laurie Kennedy. They signed to RCA Records,were based in Melbourne and achieved much recognition in their time together.
Here are samples of two of their singles.

Is Your Soul Drip Dry (written by© Chris Bonett)


Happier The Day (Written by© Brian Godden)

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The Grape Escape (from left to right)

Laurie Kennedy (Drums & Percussion)

Chris Bonett (Bass & Vocals)

Norma Martin (Vocals & Keyboards)

Brian Godden (Guitar & Vocals)

 

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Here are a couple of singles
Written and Sung by Norma Martin
from her days at RCA



Don't Change
Words and Music © Norma Martin


Do!
Words © Chris Bonett
Music © Norma Martin

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frosty

Two Songs from Norma
 featuring solos from  Don Burrows on "Good Grief - It's The Twilighters/Christmas Special"


Frosty the Snowman
© Steve Nelson


The Cherry Tree Carol
(An ancient Christmas Carol)

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blake

Here are a couple of singles
Sung by Norma
from her days in London when RCA

decided to call her "Casey Blake'
late '69/ early '70


Tell Me (short sample)
Words and Music © Kerr-Maitland


If Only For A Night (short sample)
Words and Music © Poinaris-Avadis

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copyright Norma Martin 2011