DESCRIPTION:
An exclusive interview between XTC and Paul Wilde recorded in Swindon
on Saturday 12th August 1989.
© 1989 Paul Wilde All rights reserved to the legitimate owner

How it came be...

During February 1989 I was sat at home listening to the musical genius of XTC with their latest
vinyl offering.
It crossed my mind that who else in this world over' was feeling the same as I did about the fab three from Swindon?
Armed with £50.00 I decided to find out , thus the first ever XTC Convention was contrived.
The money secured the venue at 'The Trafford Hall Hotel',Old Trafford in Manchester and the date was set for Saturday 16th September 1989.
With the help of Limelight and The Little Express , who I can't thank enough, applications flooded in from all over the globe.
It was during July that I was bestowed a great honour in talking to the governor himself , Andy
Partridge! We chatted for an hour about the event and he told me that the band had been totally knocked out about the news and how could they help?
As a result myself and brother were invited down to Andy's Swindon home to record the contents of this package.
The interview took place in his converted attic and for 100 minute's they answered questions about every aspect .
The day was very warm and afterwards we adjourned to the local public house where we found out that Andy , Colin and Dave are really fine chap's indeed!
I can't thank them enough for their interest and help throughtout and I hope I did them justice with the Convention .
A big thank's also the Wilde Clan especially Michael,Geoffrey and Steven.
Sit back and enjoy.See you at the next!

Paul Wilde 1989