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#352 80s & 90s Hitmaker #MartinPage Talks “First And Last Freedom” - Part 1

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Martin Page wrote songs to get his friend Jimmy Copley out of hospital, sparking his most personal album.
Martin Page discusses his latest album 'First and Last Freedom', revealing its emotional origins in trying to help a friend with leukemia. He reflects on his career, from vinyl collecting to writing hits for legends like Earth, Wind & Fire, and shares stories of humble collaborations with musicians like Ray Parker Jr.

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A relaxed look at how Martin Page moved from band work into solo songs.

Martin Page moves from band work to solo artistry, and the most rewarding passages are the ones that show how a song takes shape. Dave and Shane keep the tone easy and open, giving him space to move from Robbie Robertson and Bernie Taupin to vinyl obsessions, genre-hopping, and…

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Press play for Martin Page's path from Q-Feel's new-wave days to "House of Stone and Light."

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