EAP Episode.36 - Owen Paul "Walking away from an 8 album deal didn't ruin my career, It helped me choose what My career was going to be"

Here in Episode 36 sees Singer/ Songwriter Owen Paul tell his story."I'll always be known as the brother of a Simple Mind!"Owen's career as a musician began early. From the age of 15 was touring in a grass roots band, learning his craft in a bid to get to level to be noticed for his songs. And that's exactly what happened. "I never wanted to be famous, I just wanted to make the kind of music that's true to me, but unfortunately I had a smash hit and that changed everything." One appearance on the legendary Oxford Road Show and he got signed to CBS. A world wide smash hit single and an 8 album deal. But, disillusioned by the Record Company's desire to force Owen to be a pop object, he walked away.what happened after has created a varied CV. From running a theatre in the West End, vocal arranger for Mike & The Mechanics, Music lecturer in the States, but more recently, a prolific recording artist making the music that remains true to himself. A mainstay on the much loved Heritage Chart.Owen's mantra is simple, "Do Your best, Be nice, Be kind, Give It Everything You've Got" - DA