RETROPOPIC 534 - 'CREATING MAGIC': DAVID PATON'S LIFE IN MUSIC

  • Neil Saint

The Saint of RETROPOPIC RADIO talks with David Paton about his whole journey in music. What are David's memories of being an early days Bay City Roller? What style of music did David most like in the early 70s? How did reconnecting with Billy lead to Pilot? Who was the inspiration for the 'Just A Smile' lyric? Why did David feel forced into discontinuing PIlot? What are David's memories of working with an 18 year old Kate Bush? With Eric Woolfson being the creative focal point in The Alan Parsons Project what was the reason behind the naming of the band? How does David feel about Alan Parsons touring the project without any of the original members of ALP being involved? What role did David able play in helping Elton John create Nikita? What are David's memories of witnessing Elton John write 'Heavy Traffic'? How was 'The Traveller' album a tribute to Ian Bairnson as well as Eric Woolfson? Remember RETROPOPIC RADIO is the global home of the great artist interview!