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In the 70's , Graham and his wife ( to whom he was devoted ) were divorced. He continued to work in a department store in Portsmouth, and played in Aubrey Small, who went on to record an Album and single, and to appear on many "Sound of the Seventies" radio Broadcasts. He subsequently left the band and began writing and recording songs, radio jingles, and a radio series. ( Songs 1 and 2 and below ) One of the tracks " Lucky old Dice" written and recorded by Graham featuring singer Jacqui Symes can be heard on Songs 2. In 1973 he joined a band called Trumps consisting of Graham Hunt drums, Marc Tuddenham guitar/vocals, Don Golding Bass/vocals, In 1974,  this band was joined by Jacqui Symes vocals. In the early 198O's Graham also played with a band called Orinoco​ until 1983 when he left due to ill health. Orinoco consisted of Graham Hunt drums, Jacqui Symes vocals, and Marc Tuddenham guitar/vocals.

For Graham, this was a very creative period, and life's tough experiences are very apparent in songs like "All those days and all those nights ", and "Why don't cha go don't cha know?".  Graham had a very remarkable songwriting ability, and was a great lyricist

( although he was prone to the use of rather old fashioned cliche ).

His songs feature prominently on the Aubrey Small Album, and a typical range of songs from this period can be heard in Songs 1 and 2. The cartoon sketch opposite, beautifully captures Graham at this time.

Those in Aubrey Small have very fond memories of Graham. He was somewhat inscrutable, and could be very obstinate, but utterly dedicated to music. He had a wisdom beyond his years ( probably as a result of experiences in early life ) , a quiet confidence, and a consumate musical ability, which he brought to the diverse music of the band. One typical track written by Graham from the Album, "Why", can be heard on Songs 2 as recorded.

 


 

1970's

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