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August 30th
Last modified: 30 Aug 2004

Today is August 30th. On the Delirious? album King Of Fools there is a song titled August 30th. The significance of today's date, and this title, comes from the events of August 30th 1995, when singer Martin Smith and bassist Jon Thatcher were caught up in a near-fatal car accident whilst driving home from a concert late at night. Jon was unhurt, but Martin spent several weeks recovering in hospital. Whilst reflecting on how he had narrowly escaped death, Martin made a decision to go full time as a musician. The rest of the band quickly followed suit, and Delirious? was born.

In the song Martin sings a clear reference to his recovery from the crash, and his decision to dedicate his life to God through the band.

Thank you for the chance to live again
I will run always for you
Clouds had gathered all around my head
But these hands they lifted me
And I'll tell of this love that saved me

From the song, August 30th, Written by Martin Smith/Stuart Garrard (c)1997 Curious? Music UK