A never-before-published and first known interview with Boston's original singer Brad Delp.At the time of this interview in 1978, Delp was 27 years old and was in the midst of recording Boston’s second record.Two years earlier, Boston released what would become the best-selling debut album of all time until Guns ‘N Roses’ first album.Full transcript The Tapes ArchiveIn the interview, Delp talks about how the second album is coming along, if the band Boston is a democracy, his feelings on a recent insult from Elvis Costello, and his self-doubt.00:00 - Intro01:04 - Where is the new album? (Start of interview)01:42 - The flooding of Tom Scholz’s basement02:59 - Whether the band has recorded any new songs04:28 - What happens when Tom gets a song idea05:22 - How the record company feels about a two-year delay between albums06:51 - Whether he was surprised by the success of the first album07:17 - His self-doubt08:45 - The history of Boston and how he got involved in the band10:40 - The cover songs they played11:08 - His love for the Beatles12:42 - How they got signed to Epic Records14:59 - What type of record deal they got16:14 - Their “horrendous” early concerts17:16 - Playing with Black Sabbath17:59 - What his thoughts on Elvis Costello saying about Boston, “They may sell 9 million records, but they’re about as exciting as a plate of tripe.”19:21 - Looking up to Rick Derringer20:40 - How many overdubs were made on the first album22:03 - What kind of an audience Boston has23:30 - How the Beatles got him into music24:16 - Whether the band Boston is a democracyHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.