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The book launch party was very successful – lots of good friends attended and sang brilliantly. The following book review was written by Ant Wilson who also attended but did not sing (though he has quite a repertoire of funny songs). The above photo was taken by Sofie from a distance and in poor light.

‘Just finished reading the latest book (and listening to the accompanying CD) by Maurice Baker, one of the finest songwriters not to get a number one in the hit parade. Maurice’s book titles The Key to a Happy Life (or, perhaps be the Key to a Hippy Life considering M’s adventures through those hazy years of dope, acid and free love). Maurice goes, maybe not full frontal but almost, with a candid reflection on life, loves, setbacks and successes. A quiet rebel with a passion for music fused in those heady days when folk exploded out of skiffle and you could wander down the local pub to watch the Rolling Stones playing the blues. Maurice, though not local by birth, is a Geordie in spirit. His energy, enthusiasm and his creativity make him a local hero to all aspiring songwriters and musicians and I can only encourage you to seek him out and buy a copy of his book and CD.’

Thanks Tony – much appreciated.