THE SHORT AND THE TALL.—Solomon King, the 6ft 8in American pop singer who will bring his touring show to the Christchurch Town Hall on Sunday, and Sumiko, the 4ft 7in Japanese-born singer, who is one of his supporting artists. King’s recording, “She Wears My Ring,” won a gold record and was a hit in 30 countries. He weighs 240lb, sings in five languages, and has a four-octave range. Before it comes to Christchurch the Solomon King Show will be presented in Nelson (tonight), Greymouth (tomorrow), Ashburton (Thursday), and Timaru (Saturday).
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Press, Volume CXII, Issue 33079, 21 November 1972, Page 10
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90THE SHORT AND THE TALL.—Solomon King, the 6ft 8in American pop singer who will bring his touring show to the Christchurch Town Hall on Sunday, and Sumiko, the 4ft 7in Japanese-born singer, who is one of his supporting artists. King’s recording, “She Wears My Ring,” won a gold record and was a hit in 30 countries. He weighs 240lb, sings in five languages, and has a four-octave range. Before it comes to Christchurch the Solomon King Show will be presented in Nelson (tonight), Greymouth (tomorrow), Ashburton (Thursday), and Timaru (Saturday). Press, Volume CXII, Issue 33079, 21 November 1972, Page 10
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