"Regarding Alex Campbell one of the albums he recorded for Xtra was simply called "Alex Campbell" and contained 100% traditional songs (and very well done to boot). I loaned it to various friends and when he played our club, double booked with Finbar & Eddie Furey, the majority who had borrowed the LP were surprised that he performed mainly contemporary material."

I would remind Dave that on that night Alex Campbell was the main guest and therefore had to follow the Fureys in the first half. During the interval he pulled me and Bob Gilroy backstage and insisted that he should play first in the second half. In tears he admitted that the Fureys were better performers than himself and that this was what the audience would prefer to see. Although well oiled in Alex's usual style he represented himself well and he certainly raised himself in our estimation.

I would add that he was the main guest as he was booked first and the Fureys were, at that time, unknown.

Don Day