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June 17, 2022 by Simon Sweetman

Poem: Christchurch, 2013

There was me and a bottle of whiskey, in a motel room with old-fashioned TV. But I found Smash Palace, so everything was just fine. I drank more than I should, but that’s okay – because now I don’t drink. Sharon O’Neill singing “Smash Palace” is the finest song that never quite made it to […]
Posted in Blog, Miscellany · Tagged 2013, Christchurch, Christchurch 2013, Poem, Poem: Christchurch 2013, Sharon O'Neill, Smash Palace ·

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December 17, 2019 by Simon Sweetman

The Vinyl Countdown # 197

Sharon O’Neill, Danced In The Fire [Single] (1988) A couple of years ago I started buying up a bunch of Sharon O’Neill singles. (And albums too). I have most of what I want now. But I’m also still working through some of them – the b-sides and in one case the full album. Most of […]
Posted in Blog, The Vinyl Countdown · Tagged 1988, A-side, B-side, Danced In The Fire, EP, LP, Record, Sharon O'Neill, Single, The Vinyl Countdown, The Vinyl Countdown # 197, Thirst For Love, Vinyl ·

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November 12, 2019 by Simon Sweetman

The Vinyl Countdown # 220

Sharon O’Neill, Smash Palace [Single] (1982) I’m lucky enough to – finally – have found a copy of the film soundtrack, a gorgeous EP – but ahead of that, I settled for this single: The title track from the film and its soundtrack EP. I met Sharon a few years back and spoke to her […]
Posted in Blog, The Vinyl Countdown · Tagged [OST], 1982, Anytime You Want, EP, Film, Kiwi, LP, Maybe, Movie, NZ, Podcast, Sharon O'Neill, Single, Smash Palace, Soundtrack, Sweetman Podcast # 50, The Vinyl Countdown, The Vinyl Countdown # 220, Theme, Vinyl ·

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May 13, 2019 by Simon Sweetman

The Vinyl Countdown # 305 

Sharon O’Neill, Smash Palace (1982)  This EP is the soundtrack to the movie Smash Palace – one of the first Kiwi films I can remember seeing and one of the first “adult” films I can remember making an impact on me, I’ve rewatched it a bunch of times and it’s both a great complete story/movie and a virtuoso performance from Bruno Lawrence. The music […]
Posted in Blog, The Vinyl Countdown · Tagged 1981, 1982, Album, Bruno Lawrence, EP, LP, Record, Records, Sharon O'Neill, Smash Palace, Soundtrack, The Vinyl Countdown # 305, Vinyl ·

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September 19, 2017 by Simon Sweetman

The Vinyl Countdown # 497

Sharon O’Neill, This Heart This Song (1979) The guy in the video shop says, “I didn’t pick you for a Sharon O’Neill fan” – and he means it a) because he’s heard my podcast with Sharon, well that’s my guess (I know he listens to the podcast) and b) because he doesn’t think I’m quite […]
Posted in Blog, The Vinyl Countdown · Tagged 1979, Aro Street Video, LP, Luck's On The Table, Podcast, Record, Sharon O'Neill, Songwriter, Sweetman Podcast # 50, The Vinyl Countdown # 497, This Heart This Song, Vinyl ·

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August 17, 2017 by Simon Sweetman

Sweetman Podcast: Episode 77 – Steve Garden (Rattle Records)

Welcome to episode 77 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and Le Petite Chocolat. I had a chat with Steve Garden. He’s the guy behind Rattle Records – though before he was a recording engineer, record producer and label owner he was a damn fine drummer. If you click on the link across […]
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February 15, 2017 by Simon Sweetman

Sweetman Podcast: Episode 50 – Sharon O’Neill

Welcome to episode 50 of Sweetman Podcast brought to you by Phantom Billstickers. A chat with musician Sharon O’Neill. Sharon has been based in Australia for much of the last 30+ years but she was born in New Zealand and a part of her heart remains here; she certainly (still) has a part of our […]
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February 6, 2017 by Simon Sweetman

Gig Review: Under A Starry Sky (February 4, Havelock North)

Under A Starry Sky: Sharon O’Neill, Margaret Urlich, Debbie Harwood, Annie Crummer, Shona Laing and Hammond Gamble Black Barn Winery, Havelock North Saturday, February 4 A repeat of last year’s show, with the same line-up – and why not! – a stunning venue and a great line-up of talent. It was a(nother) perfect Hawke’s Bay […]
Posted in Blog, Reviews · Tagged Annie Crummer, Black Barn, Black Barn Winery, Debbie Harwood, Gig, Gig Review, Gig Review: Under A Starry Sky (February 4, Hammond Gamble, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay, Live, Live Music, Margaret Urlich, Sharon O'Neill, Shona Laing, Vineyard, When The Cat's Away ·

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September 19, 2014 by Simon Sweetman

The Vinyl Countdown # 1030

Sharon O’Neill, Foreign Affairs (1983) When I wrote my book about favourite NZ songs – On Song – loads of people told me all about what I should have included. And I always said “that was #31” – you know, just missed out, etc. But if there was ever a song I should have included […]
Posted in Blog, The Vinyl Countdown · Tagged 1983, Danger, Kiwi, LP, Maxine, NZ, On Song, Sharon O'Neill, Vinyl ·

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