Paul Brown Interview Page 4

Smitty:  Wow! Bobby’s got some serious pipes.

PB:  It was the only time he had that we could do it so we did it, and I’m really grateful that he had the strength to come over in the morning like he said, and most guys would’ve been like “Nah, it’s not gonna happen.”

Smitty:  Yeah, but those first takes are sweet, aren’t they?

PB:  Yeah, I mean, he just, you know, first thing out of his mouth, “My baby….”  Wow!

Smitty:  (Laughs.)  You didn’t need a cup o’ coffee after that, did ya?

PB:  Oh man.

Smitty:  (Laughs.)  Well, I tell ya, man, I know there are some other great stories and you’ve got so much to look forward to with this record, like the previous two, and looks like this one’s gonna be a hit, too.

PB:  Yeah?

Smitty:  Yeah, I really think so.  You’ve got so much to pull from with this great record, and congratulations on the new deal with Peak and hopefully you’re gonna tour and share some of this live.

PB:  Yeah, we’ve got some serious touring stuff coming up, so it’ll be great.

Smitty:  Oh cool, man.  Well, I look forward to catching you out there on the road and hearing this great record and looking forward to all the other great things you’re gonna be doing in 2007.

PB:  Well, thank you for all your help.

Smitty:  All right, Paul.  We’ve been talking with Peak recording artist Mr. Paul Brown.  He has a great new record released on February 27th.  It’s called White Sand.  It is a magnificent project with some great sounds, great tunes, and some fantastic musicians.  Paul, thanks again, my friend, and here’s to another great year in 2007.

PB:  Thanks so much.

Baldwin “Smitty” Smith

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