Sleeve Notes by Janette McGinn:
The Songs and Humour of Matt McGinn
From Matts two great albums—
The Two Heided Man
and
The Two Heided Man Strikes Again,
now comes—The Return of the Two Heided Man.
The fun and humour of McGinn is unmistakable. A legend in his time, before he died at the age
of 47 Matt had written hundreds of songs and many lovely, touching songs like Magic Shadow
Show and Depth of My Ego. Both the albums were recorded live, one at the Edinburgh Police
Club—no, he wasn't in custody at the time—and it is clear from the audience reaction that a
great time was had by all and they didn't take exception to The Big Glasgow Polls'. The other
album was made at the Tudor Hotel in Airdrie. Musical friends accompanying Matt at these
venues were John, Mike, Brian and Roy of the Waverleys and later Jackie Jennett and Gavin
Livingstone of the Skerries with Jimmy Brown. Also featured and the subject of a McGinn joke
on the recording was Billy Davidson. Billy remained his accompanist and traveling companion
until Matt's untimely death at the beginning of 1977. Throughout his life Matt was endowed
with an intelligent wit and sparkling personality. He was essentially a Glasgow Man, but
during the 12-15 years which he spent entertaining he became a legend not only in his native
city, but throughout Britain and many parts of the USA and Canada. I know you will be well
entertained by the many aspects of his unique personality, so well illustrated in this very
enjoyable CD.
Do enjoy it!
