Post by slepe12 on Sept 20, 2008 18:22:43 GMT
When Max Boyce crossed the Rhigos Mountains from his home in Glynneath on November the 23rd 1973, to record an album 'Live at Treorchy Rugby Club', little did he know it would change his life. He had already recorded some of his earlier songs at the Valley Folk Club in Pontardawe and when EMI heard the album and subsequently saw Max perform live in concert, he was invited to sign a contract to record two live albums of his songs and stories. The musicians for that evening were hastily gathered together that afternoon. Without almost any rehearsal, the songs and stories were recorded.
The audience, apart from a few close friends were given the tickets after failing to sell them for fifty pence each.
Max at the time was virtually unknown. He had, however, deliberately chosen to perform to an audience that was unfamiliar with his work to ensure the reaction was spontaneous and real.
Just in case anybody was interested
The audience, apart from a few close friends were given the tickets after failing to sell them for fifty pence each.
Max at the time was virtually unknown. He had, however, deliberately chosen to perform to an audience that was unfamiliar with his work to ensure the reaction was spontaneous and real.
Just in case anybody was interested
