Track 8 - "S.O.S.":
Knappy and Dave were busy working on a new song that would
become "S.O.S." When they were ready to start tracking
the guitar parts they called Billy and asked him if he was
available to record.
Billy replied, "I'm on my way."
Knowing Billy lived about an hour from the studio, they stepped
out to grab a bite to eat. When they returned to the studio
they noticed Billy's car was parked outside and they heard
the unmistakable sound of Billy warming up. Nothing could have
prepared them for what they were about to see…
Billy, realizing he was not alone noticed the odd look he
was receiving from Knappy and Dave and
Immediately stopped playing and said "what's wrong?"
All they could say was… "Oh, nothing…"
Realizing that he had forgot his shirt and that he had brought
the shiny mirror-ball guitar instead of the acoustic, Billy
decided to call it a night and that is how Dave ended up playing
guitar on this track.
Fascinating…isn't it?
Billy Neill graduated at the top of
his class at the Upper Darby Guitar Academy. (His roommate
was Dan Hawkins, guitarist of "The Darkness") |