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A Robin and the Swan:
The Robin McAuley Interview
Robin McAuley means so many things to so many people. Most people know him as the singer of “Anytime,” the hit song by the McAuley Schenker Group. Others know McAuley from his tenure as part of the long running, star-studded Las Vegas show Raiding The Rock Vault. Then you have folks familiar with his work with Far Corporation or Grand Prix. However you might know Robin McAuley in the past, prepare yourself to know him as the singer for Black Swan from now on.
In this conversation, Robin and I spend a lot of time talking about the debut Black Swan record, Shake The World. Enjoy Robin as he takes us on a songwriting journey through the record, and talks about the chemistry between members as well as the production of the album. Robin McAuley is one of the good guys. Listening to him reminisce of his childhood in Ireland and his excitement about making new music at 67 years of age is inspiring.
After you listen to the Shake The World album from beginning to end a few times, push the play button below, sit back, and enjoy the stories and genuine spirit of Robin McAuley.
00:00-03:52 Robin says hello and talks about his homeland of Ireland, and seeing Thin Lizzy when he was 12 years old.
03:53-16:43 Robin talks about the new Black Swan release, Shake The World. Listen to him tell how it all came together, the production process, and the excitement of having his son in the studio. Robin also speaks out about what was expected of McAuley Schenker in the late 80’s era.
16:44-18:56 Robin talks about the night Jeff Pilson sent him a song idea after seeing the Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody.
18:57-20:23 Robin tells the story behind the song “Immortal Souls”.
20:24-22:23 Robin gives us an emotional explanation and personal attachment to the song “Johnny Came Marching”.
22:24-24:57 If you had to drop one song from the Shake The World record, which song would it be?
24:58-26:14 Robin talks about how the title cut, “Shake The World,” came together.
26:15-30:25 If I was to introduce your voice to someone that has never heard you before, what song should I play for them?
30:26-31:05 Will we see a tour and perhaps another Black Swan record in the future?