Episodes

  • Episode 1: Larry Killip talks to Peter Simpson son of New Zealand guitar maker Ray.

    Episode 1: Larry Killip talks to Peter Simpson son of New Zealand guitar maker Ray.
    Feb 8 2025
    Ray Simpson was a pioneering guitar maker in New Zealand and made his first electric guitar in the 1940s. In the 1960s he helped start up Beverley Bruce and Goldie a company making amplifiers and guitars. At the time. Ray designed some of the early Jansen guitars and eventually went on to produce his own "Simpson" guitars, which have since become collectors items. In this podcast Larry Killip talks to Ray Simpson's son Peter. Thanks to Chris Diack for Snippets of Ray Simpson from an interview he did.
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    22 mins
  • Larry Killip talks to Shona Laing

    Larry Killip talks to Shona Laing
    Jan 29 2020
    Shona Laing is a New Zealand songwriter/Artist. She has had several hits in her native country, as well as a few minor international hits, most notably "(Glad I'm) Not a Kennedy" and "Soviet Snow". In the 1980s Shona sang and recorded with Manfred Mann's Earthband, she is still active releasing new material in 2020.
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    34 mins
  • When I Was A Boy - More about this album - Larry Killip chats

    When I Was A Boy - More about this album - Larry Killip chats
    Jul 21 2014
    Larry Killip talks candidly about his album "When I Was A Boy". A brief talk through each song. "When I Was A Boy" released by GAP records in the UK is available on iTunes/Amazon/7Digital and many others. Just search "Larry Killip". When I Was A Boy - Review "In an age of formulaic pop devoid of melody and intelligent lyrics Killip goes against the grain but to anyone who enjoys catchy hooks and infectious playing the 12 tracks will have you singing along after one playing. ‘Johnny Is A Runner’ is a cracking track and with decent radio airplay could be a chart success. Equally ‘Radioman’ underlines Killip’s brilliant song writing talent and ear for sharp lyrics. Catch this CD and you will love it! Guaranteed." Franklin Charles Bishop - Elite Magazine
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    7 mins
  • 1950s interview with Luthier Mr Zettwitz

    1950s interview with Luthier Mr Zettwitz
    Jun 24 2014
    Transcribed from a 1950s broadcast acetate disc, an interview with Luthier Mr Zettwitz of Auckland New Zealand. Introduction by Larry Killip
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    15 mins
  • The Dallas Four - Larry Killip talks to Jim Ford and Graham Gill.

    The Dallas Four - Larry Killip talks to Jim Ford and Graham Gill.
    Jan 30 2014
    The Dallas Four were a four piece band working Auckland New Zealand night clubs in the 1960's. Well known for their close harmonies and polished sound. Larry Killip talks to Drummer and vocalist Jim Ford plus Keyboard and vocalist Graham Gill about their days in the Dallas Four. Iced Tea commercial at the front was broadcast on NZ pirate radio station Radio Hauraki 1968, featuring Hauraki DJ Ross Goodwin.
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    22 mins
  • Larry Killip talks to NZ songwriter Shade Smith (The Rumour)

    Larry Killip talks to NZ songwriter Shade Smith (The Rumour)
    Aug 7 2013
    Larry Killip talks to Shade Smith, songwriter/vocalist/guitarist from New Zealand band The Rumour. The Rumour had several big Shade Smith hits in NZ back in the 1970's, "L'Amour Est L'enfant DeLa Liberte", and "Holy Morning" to mention two. Shade also wrote "Sunshine through A Prism", a big hit for NZ singer "Suzanne", formerly of The Chicks. Here Shade talks about the band's early days in Huntly NZ and takes us through the hits and beyond.
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    32 mins
  • Larry Killip talks about his album When I Was A Boy

    Larry Killip talks about his album When I Was A Boy
    Nov 2 2012
    Larry Killip talks about his album When I Was A Boy, Larry features four songs from the album and sings the first line of each song live in the podcast studio then blends in the recorded version.. ‘When I Was A Boy’ is a real throwback to good old fashioned “pop” – each song is a pure gem – great pop tracks which you will love the minute you hear them. Franklin Bishop Elite Lifestyle magazine Larry Killip is an artist/producer downunder with several album releases to his name. The album "When I Was A Boy" was released by Gap Music (www.gapmusic.co.uk) and is available on 7Digital.com, iTunes, Rhapsody.com, Amazon.com and many others.
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    12 mins
  • Larry Killip talks to Dave Kennedy NZ 60's rocker

    Larry Killip talks to Dave Kennedy NZ 60's rocker
    Nov 23 2009
    During the 1960's and 70's the South Island of New Zealand had it's own music thing going down, bands like Chapta and Link were major players in those formative years. Dave Kennedy, with his unique vocal style and musical input had a big part in shaping the destiny of both these bands. Larry Killip, a bit of an old rocker himself, talked to Dave in some detail about those days. Dave Kennedy still sings and plays professionally in 2009, having decided to go back to his southern clan they are the luckier for it.
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    18 mins