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Shona Laing

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Shona Laing, born on October 9, 1955, in Eastbourne, New Zealand, is a singer known for her contributions to rock music. Her breakthrough came in 1972 when she reached the runner-up position on the television talent show New Faces with her song "1905." She signed with Phonogram and released her first two singles, "1905" and "Show Your Love," both of which peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand charts. In 1973, she won two RATA awards: Best New Artist and Recording Artist Of The Year. Some of her albums include Whispering Afraid (1972), Shooting Stars Are Only Seen at Night (1974), and Tied to the Tracks (1981). Laing relocated to Britain in 1975 and later joined Manfred Mann's Earth Band for two years.
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