John Otway - Cor Baby, That's Really Me - Interview with Iain McNay - 2010
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- One of British music's most endearing characters, the inimitable John Otway has been performing and recording for the past three decades, building a dedicated cult following through relentless touring. In this typically frank and often mirth-inducing hour-long interview with Iain McNay for cherryred.tv, John talks about his career, life and music at length. He was also kind enough to play three acoustic songs in the studio: 'Cor Baby That's Really Free', 'Beware Of The Flowers' (both sides of his breakthrough 1977 hit) and 'Poetry And Jazz'. Not to be missed by lovers of English pop eccentricity!
I met John once and shook his hand. He had no idea who I was but was warm and friendly. The world is somehow a nicer place with John Otway in it. For my money his best songs are poetry and jazz, and bluey green. He's more talented than many give him credit for.
John has found the real meaning of "success." He celebrated his 60th birthday on October 2nd 2014, during his "Film Star Tour." Aware of his own limitations as a singer and musician, he has earned the respect of fellow performers, audiences, promoters and theatre managers. His fulsome tribute to Willie Barrett demonstrates that he has achieved his status through association with and appreciation of fine musicians. He has clearly made mistakes as we all do, from time to time has let people down but from it all has remained a modest, easy going person and an outstanding performer. A fabulous interview which enables us to appreciate what a special guy he is.
John is such a star. ❤️ He's really fantastic as a performer. Excellent as a songwriter. He's truly unique in what he brings to the world of music, and I myself echo the other comments here. I'm so glad that John Otway exists. He makes the world a better place. Thanks John. 😊
Simply the best performer and entertainer I ever saw in a pub.... All over London.... Putney, Fulham, Stoke Newington and beyond, throughout the Eighties and early Nineties.
I saw one of John’s 1000s of concerts and spoke to him and got the selfie.
I was lucky enough to interview John Otway for the Big Issue Cymru in a Cardiff nightclub out by the Royal Infirmary. 20 years later the name escapes me, but thanks to Steve Johnson of Red Dragon Radio fame I met one of the real gentlemen of Rock. My article soon became yesterday's chip paper. I have never forgotten that evening and what a real star he was
The band I was in (Electrictricity re-named as Bone Idol) supported John Otway as our first ever gig. We also supported him about a year two year later. First as Electrictricity then as Bone Idol. Great gigs.
John Otway is Great performer, Artist, Singer, Comedian, Poet.. I loved and still love he.. forever! <3 He is brilliant, unique person in the world.
Great stuff. Interviewee and interviewer both down to earth and would both be great people to spend an evening in the pub with.
I just got a Christmas card from John... Thank you sir, you're an officer and a gentleman. Reading your book as I t...y...p...e... this
Does anyone remember his other great hit in the 70s, "Baby's in the Club"?
'Michael Palin's younger brother!' Both such lovely blokes! Village hall or the Albert... never lets you down!
Good man john
" I did it Otway ". Love it xx
Josephine and Geneva, two of the best songs ever written.
I remember when he and Willie appeared on the old grey . I thought they were great and before we knew it punk came along.
You were special John...
cool stuff :)
that last song ,if you offered it to an established star, i am sure it would be a genuine and moving emotional hit. Perhaps people are not looking past your predominant, comedic talent to take you seriously when something worthwhile like this emerges.
OK, Otway is soon to be 60 or so I'm told!
He's been on Buzzcocks twice, once in the line up and once on the team.......isn't it about time he presented the show??
Oh, He needs a 3rd hit to go with it too!
"ooz a lucky birthday boy?"