Marty Kristian

Marty Kristian (born Martin Vanags on 27 May 1947) is a German-born Australian musician. He is a singer and 1970s heartthrob who was best known as a member of The New Seekers.

Kristian was brought up in Australia, originally training to be an architect at Melbourne University. He played with local bands in his spare time and his big break came when he was offered a contract to appear on The Go!! Show. In 1967, he had a local hit with "I'll Give You Love", a song written and produced by Crispian St. Peters.^[1] In 1969 he became a member of the original line up of the New Seekers, along with Chris Barrington, Eve Graham, Sally Graham and Laurie Heath. He wrote or co-wrote some of the New Seekers' songs.

Kristian married his partner, Carol, in June 1975 in London. They have two sons, James, born 1981, and Oliver, born 1982. His wife runs an acting and drama school in the London area. On February 28, 2011 he released an album of demo recordings called "Echoes".

James Kristian has acted in several television programmes, including the BBC Television series, Doctors. He also played the part of Allen Rissbrook in As If.^[2]

Marty Kristian Solo Recordings:
7” singles:
"We Didn’t Ask To Be Brought Here"/"She’s Everything"(CBS BA-221318) 1966
"I'll Give You Love"/"I Still Love You" (CBS BA-221358) 1966
"It Comes And Goes"/"You Stood By Me" (CBS BA-221420) 1967
"The Inn-Keeper's Daughter/"It's Got To Change" (CBS BA-221505) 1968
"Crying In The Rain"/"A Woman Grows" (Polydor 2058 394) 1973^[3]

As Peter, Paul and Marty:
7" single (single sided):
"Crying In The Rain"/"Songs We Sang Together"/"Me And My Guitar" (Popsworld Magazine) 1973

Album:
Peter Paul & Marty (Polydor 2383 238) 1973^[4]

See also: The New Seekers.

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