Joe Boyd on Fairport Convention's 'Unhalfbricking'

Created by Eye Film and Television for the John Peel Archive Joe Boyd Record Box.

[Burninhellscrootoob]

Thank you, Joe...i know you always somehow managed to steer them in the right direction, be it dylan or whatever else they chose to do, it was you that gave them that initial nudge. It wouldn't have been the same without your input. Kudos, and respect!❤👍

[c.a.t.]

For many years I was part of a group of musicians who played for a local annual Robert Burns celebration in northern California. Also in the show was Ron Wilson, famed drummer and player of the classic solo from the Surfaris' "Wipe Out". One night, when talking with him about musicians we liked, he asked me to name a favorite drummer. Names like Neil Peart and Bill Bruford ran through my head, but I quickly thought of another drummer I liked that might resonate more with him and said "Dave Mattocks". Ron smiled and said "good choice".

[dreamwell]

Joe Boyd provided insights continually.

[RobHollanderMusic]

If you love rock memoirs, particularly of the 60s, read Joe Boyd's outstanding book "White Bicycles."

[wolfetom]

Thank you John Peel Archive for publishing this. Fascinating insight from the producer into a little bit of rock history that is unknown to most, but pretty important in its own way, and of huge interest to fans of this music.

[PaulA-qeom]

Liege and Lief discussion is always appreciated.

[danieldirand]

Incredibly intelligent guy.
I understand why the poor Nick Drake felt lost without him...

[michaelgask]

So good to hear the background to this... thank you so much for making this available. 🙏🏻

[martyndormer]

A Sailor’s Life is just wonderful, and Liege and Lief is my 2nd favourite album; I once named a house after it.

[StephenMerchant-upsg]

Me and my pal got talking to a couple being as we were the only 4 people on a deserted midnight NY subway in April 2017. Turned out the woman was JB's cousin who ensured us he was in good fettle. Such an important man in British underground music with his Witchseason Production company back in the day. And Dave Mattacks is an amazing drummer from the same school of 'less is actually feckin' more' that Jim Keltner also attended

[blackbob]

every/any time i've heard joe Boyd, he sounds "genuine". on ya Joe; ( in anticipation that's it's true ! )

[evansmith]

Adds some insights to the transition to Liege & Lief album!

[keithkeller]

"Induct Fairport Convention into, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame" is on Facebook. Thanks.

[lastrada]

Someone has to remind Joe Boyd that being Canadian is being American -- Canada is in North America.
And those musicians in The Band (Canadian except for Levon Helm) were playing a rural American based music. That's what they always set out to do.
As for Fairport -- yeah, they could've been the English version of "Big Pink." Why not? They were innovative, motivated musicians & excellent.
Boyd, of course, played a big role in that as well. Great producers will do that...they are key to the "sound" created.

[helmutsecke]

I've always felt that Judy Dyble'd got short shrift. Granted, absolutely nobody could touch Sandy Denny...

[krisscanlon]

Amazing idea to out do Big Pink by going back to their own culture.

[bristolfashion]

Bristol oh yes this bloke is definitely the sort who might do that sort of thing… its ok to admit that firmly even though many still pick their ears - even to this day! Crikey

[walkquietlyby]

Damn I don't know about all this drumming thing, nothing against the other drummer but I think the drumming on Unhalfbricking was so much better. "Wanna be jazz guy", ok man...

[peterbrennan]

Someone wake me up when he's finished...