Kiwi pop icon Suzanne Lynch recalls her life in The Chicks, touring with Cat Stevens, and her new memoir 'Yesterday When I Was Young'.
Stepping into her home is like taking a trip back to the Lower Hutt Town Hall, 1968, where the TV pop show C’mon was on tour. Suzanne Donaldson, along with her sister Judy, performed as The Chicks, a sensation in 1960s New Zealand. The C’mon stage show, billed as a “dazzling pop spectacular”, featured Peter Sinclair, Sandy Edmonds, Mr Lee Grant, and Herma Keil.
They were bigger than Texas in 1960s New Zealand.
Suzanne's memoir offers a glimpse into her fascinating life, from her time in The Chicks to touring with Cat Stevens. Meeting her is a surreal experience, especially for someone who grew up idolizing her.
Author's summary: Suzanne Lynch's memoir is a captivating journey through her life and music.