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Dean Ward

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Dean has been a singer songwriter since the early 70’s and is based in Waikanae, on the Kapiti coast. His style is easy-listening country. He has been a member of a number of bands – ‘The Mandelz’, ‘The Fabulous Kiwis’, ‘Two Face’, and ‘Fools Gold’. Some of his notable songs are the very first video on TV3 called “Take Control” about over fishing, He is also noted for Sir Edmund Hillary memorial song ‘Hillary 88’. ‘The Kiwis’ are currently a two piece duo doing local clubs and recording new songs every week for a new album..

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The official Memorial song dedicated to Sir Edmund Hillary. The song was composed and performed by ‘The kiwis’ (George Watson & Dean ward). The video was shot in front of the Beehive and features ‘The Kiwis’ and the children from Levin east school….


4 Replies to “Dean Ward”

  1. John C Kim

    It is great song!!
    Would you please send me the music sheet include the words of “Hillary 88” to me by email ?
    I am a music teacher at All Nations Church in Los Angeles CA USA.
    Thanks in advance.

    • John C Kim

      Thanks for your support in advance.
      Our group of Mountain climbers and music students are hard to waiting the music piece of
      “Hillary 88” with it’s words and melody .
      These group are respecting Sir Edmond Hillary so much.

      Thanks again for your support.

      John Kim

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