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They Can't Take That Away

They Can't Take That Away
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They Can't Take That Away
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NZ On Screen
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In 2004 teens across Aotearoa were stealing flip phones off their parents and using all their credit to vote for Ben Lummis to win New Zealand Idol. All was not in vain with Ben Lummis releasing ‘They Can’t Take That Away’ after he won the inaugural singing competition. From his first audition with Brian McKnight’s 'Back at One' to this track, Lummis’ voice captured a nation. In just five months, the former teacher aide soared to the top of NZ’s music charts, with 'They Can’t Take That Away' ...

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2004
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https://www.nzonscreen.com/title/they-cant-take-that-away-2004
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auckland / new zealand idol / music competition / screaming fans / concert / 2000s

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