Clive Harding and Glenys Lynne Mynott
PMP Network Presents
Clive Harding and Glenys Lynne Mynott join the show from South Africa. They discuss their song 'Master Jack,' which became an international hit after being initially turned down by RCA in America. The artists share how their lives changed after the song's success, including extensive touring.
Guitarist and Singer
Clive Harding and Glenys Lynne Mynott
of
4 Jacks and a Jill
“Master Jack”
About Clive Harding and Glenys Lynne Mynott
Clive Harding and Glenys Lynne Mynott were members of Four Jacks and a Jill, the first South African band to place three songs on the Billboard Hot 100. Their 1968 hit "Master Jack" reached number 18 in the United States and topped charts in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. The married couple toured extensively following the song's international success, living in Manhattan and performing worldwide.
In this interview
- Recalls "Master Jack" was initially turned down by RCA in America before becoming international hit
- Describes getting married just before touring United States, Canada, and rest of world
- Explains "I Look Back" and "Master Jack" both topped South African charts simultaneously
- Shares they lived in Manhattan and toured extensively from New York base
“We kind of had a very very long extended honeymoon and it was great fun which we loved living in New York.”— Clive Harding and Glenys Lynne Mynott, in this interview
Since this interview
In 2019, Four Jacks and a Jill toured Barnyard Theatres in South Africa. The group has continued performing at churches and retirement villages in recent years.
