David Paton (Pilot, Alan Parsons Project, Elton John, Jimmy Page, Kate Bush, Pretenders) [Episode 136]

David Paton is the singer, songwriter, and bass player with the group Pilot. He's written the worldwide hits "Magic", "January", and "Just a Smile". He was a member of The Alan Parsons Project for ten years and did session work with The Pretenders, Paul McCartney, Kate Bush, Chris De Burgh, Chris Rea, and Jimmy Page. He also spent three years touring the world and recording as bassist for Elton John. He performed with Elton at 1985’s Live Aid. David has some amazing stories to tell about the creation of the hit singles “Magic” and “January”, Elton John’s “Nikita”, the Pretenders' “I’ll Stand By You", what it was like recording with Jimmy Page and Kate Bush, performing with Rick Wakeman and more. They’re all part of his brand new book Magic: The David Paton Story! Purchase a copy of Magic: The David Paton Story through Burning Shed in the UK HERE Purchase a copy of Magic: The David Paton Story through Amazon in the US HERE Listen to a playlist of David Paton's music discussed in this episode HERE Listen to the main theme to “Death Wish II” by Jimmy Page featuring David Paton on bass HERE Watch Rick Wakeman and David Paton performing "Eleanor Rigby" live in 1991 HERE Find David Paton online at DavidPaton.com or at Pilot-Magic.com Visit the Booked On Rock Website HERE Watch exclusive video segments from the Booked On Rock podcast HERE Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich: FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM TIKTOK Support Your Local Bookstore! Find your nearest independent bookstore HERE Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: [email protected] The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” by TrackTribe