I remember it well.
Back in the late 50s I was just a fresh-faced, wet-behind-the-ears greenhorn
from over the pond, touring the States with Johnny Cash.
Johnny was the star of course but also on the bill were:
Slim Vittles and his Cosmic Playboys
Warren 'need any drugs?' Jenkins (who was popular backstage)
and Gospel combo The Rustbelts.
This left little time for a wannabe shmuck from England.
Johnny Cash told me straight: "Son, you got three minutes"
A rare audience recording has recently surfaced
of my allotted slot at the Brand New Opry in Bitchville, Alabama
(with backing from The Rustbelts) which I'd like to share with y'all.
It's called 'The Dark Forest Hypothesis'
Later on I tried to sell the song to Johnny Cash but he said "fuck off".
At least I think that's what he said.
It was hard to tell as he was coughing up blood at the time.
Trivia corner: Mickey Rooney was in the wings during my performance
and I'll never forget his words to me as I exited the stage.
He said "Titus...you're shit"
Happy days.
regards
Titus
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