Yeh RIP. His spirit I think was the perfect reflection of the 60s/boomer spirit. Just beautiful, free. I know he was difficult but he was himself. Insanely talented musician as well. I listen to his music every day in some form or another (usually via The Byrds).
@@RockessentialTimTim, I would love to see any updated Crosby or laurel canyon stuff if there’s anything you haven’t covered. Your videos are a blast. I hope you’re doing well.
I used to see David Crosby almost every day in the late '80's, early '90's over at Jerry's deli in Encino. In the old old days it was DuPars, at Petit, and Ventura. He'd be In there almost every morning.
Hey all! Just wanted to add that making this video was somewhat of a revelation. The adjective that kept coming to mind about David Crosby was "survivor". I mean this guy survived band breakups, organ transplants and hard time in the federal hoowsegow and has lived to tell the tale. And oh yeah, he's a pretty ridiculous singer too!
David has just passed away. Very sad Am speechless. Had the honor of hearing,his life story and meeting him in 89..Was the main speaker at a AA club. RiP. Thanks for your gift.
AMEN! These classic bands that sprang out of the 60s are one of a kind, plus they were all being played on top 40 when l was about 10. I used to wait with my little transistor radio for Teach Your Children, Around The Bend by CCR, and War by Edwin Starr. Those were truly the good old days 😏 the climate nowadays musically and otherwise is "different" to say the least
Mr Tambourine Man was my first ever LP purchase when I was 14 the week it was released, and I have been a Crosby fan ever since. Despite his many (admitted) faults, failures, and weaknesses, I still love the guy, and now that he's finally "settled down" and making some of the best music of his career, I can say it was all worth it.
The very first concert I ever attended was The Byrds playing at Stony Brook University in Long Island, NY where I lived. I was newly into playing guitar, was infatuated by all things Byrds, and doing serious woodshedding learning their songs by repeatedly moving the needle back to licks I was learning by ear from their records. They were touring in support of the Fifth Dimension album and I was mesmerized by Eight Miles High and Mr. Spaceman at that show. The opener was The Youngbloods and they knocked me out. Anyway, it was the first time I saw a live band and was my introduction to David Crosby. RIP.
@@RockessentialTim Mr. Spaceman is definitely a fave of mine. Seems it catured a lot about The Byrds all at once. I liked jamming on the lead break with the record. Good times!
I wonder why you didn't mention Dallas Taylor on the back cover on the CSN&Y album cover? Dallas (drummer) was looking out the window! Dallas was dating one of the girls (Gypsy) that was living with us at 8328 Kirkwood, Laurel Canyon. That little country cabin was demolished early 70s. I wish I had pictures of that sceen from back in the day. 67-68
That is awesome. There are very few original country cabins left, the real estate is just too valuable I guess. BTW: I did include the Dallas Taylor back cover pic...
Wow, you're doing a good job of showing some great rock and roll locations of David Crosby and more,. Fantastic with the Wally Heider studios and the plaque of great artists, including my favorite, Alvin Lee. Thank you so much.
Thank you! Back in 1990 or so, my band opened for Alvin Lee and Ten Years After on a tour. About 20 dates. It was an interesting time. I'll just leave it at that.
@@RockessentialTim I saw them here in Los Angeles at the now defunct Hard Rock. Robbie Krieger opened. I don't remember an additional opening act however, I must tell you that I saw Alvin Lee( solo) at the Keystone Palo Alto in the early 80s. It was a thrill because I actually lightly touched his ES-335 while he soloed. I was a bit nervous that he might clobber me so I was happy enough to refrain after several taps on "big red" that in later years, went up for auction. I would greatly appreciate if ever, your stories about opening for TYA, that would be cool. I enjoy your vlogs, and please keep on hiking and story telling. Very Cool!
@@davidcooper7339 Cool story! When I toured with him we opened maybe 20 shows and he was playing a red Japanese Tokai that looked just like the 335. I always thought it was unusual but it was the only guitar he had with him---and I mean just the one! The biggest thrill of the tour was whatever town we were in, the best guitar player in that town would come to pay hommage and in Houston I got to meet one of my idols, Billy Gibbons.
@@RockessentialTim That's right! The Japanese copy he started playing in 1986 because "big red" was becoming too valuable and more subject to theft. I was lucky enough to see him before he employed the copy on his tours as well as after. Just out of curiosity, where you able to meet him like Billy Gibbons? I appreciate your time and thank you for your response.
@@davidcooper7339 Yeah, I met Billy at a place called Fitzgerald's in Houston. He was with his bodyguard, Mr. Bob---probably the most intimidating man I have ever seen in my life. I remember Mr. Bob more than I do Billy. Mr. Bob was unique in that there was no delineation between his head and neck. I had a few cursory conversations with Alvin but he was kinda in his own world and I was just a temporary, pesky satellite.
'Eight Miles High'' is still under-appreciated; Roger McGuinn's 12-string sound, intending to imitate both a sitar and a saxophone, was unique, completely different from the blues-rock that would dominate the electric guitar for the next two decades.
@@RockessentialTim It's amazing how Carp. has changed over the years. There is an Italian restaurant that does take out on the right hand side of main street going towards the beach that has GREAT food. I really miss living down there. I worked for the County bowl and Arlington Theater when they would put on concerts, if you ever came to the bowl for a show from 80 to 87 and took the VIP ride up the hill that would have been my buddy Bob or myself that gave you the ride up.
@@davidharrick469 I really didn't start going there until about 15 years ago and I can't say that I ever attended a concert there. Played on State Street back in the day but don't remember the name. My adjective for Carp is sleepy and I like sleepy. There used to be a cool Italian place called Sly's but it closed a couple years ago. Still have my souvenier coffee cup though!
Great video Tim. The stories of c.s.n.y and laurel canyon is what started me watching your videos. I’m 46 and David Crosby has always been the backdrop of my rock and roll experience. I’ve loved his music, found him distasteful at times but he always kept my curiosity. Maybe that’s how his band mates felt as well. In the end, you can’t tell the history of rock and roll without talking about David Crosby. His talent was undeniable. Thanks for the videos.
I have to say, I couldn't agree with your assessment more. Sometimes he rubbed me the wrong way but if there was another person in the world that sang as interesting a harmony as David Crosby, I would love to meet them.
wow, best video of its type yet, as an englishman i only recently found out about Laurel canyon etc despite enjoying the music in the 60's and 70's, well done that man
Thanks. I actually walk my dog with a friend in Laurel Canyon often. Its a trip, the people are still markedly friendlier there than they are in my neighborhood, 5 minutes away.
Well it just stopped raining a couple hours ago. There are 2 in my neighborhood that did not and I live one canyon over in Studio City. @@garethmtbarnes
@@RockessentialTim I just started reading the Crosby autobiography and it's nice to see the actual places in the book in real life years later. A lot of it seems unchanged.
@@RockessentialTim A lot of first albums are Tim. What comes to mind for me is the Pink Floyd‘s first album A saucer full of secrets was strange to say the least and followed by the famous Ummagumm, which you had to be stoned to even get, once there, than you thought, ok, I get it now. So ya first albums usually hit the bargain bin early. Stoners for us Detroiters back in the day Ummagumm was it.
Wow...this is probably the best so far. Thanks Tim. Great music story on these guys coming together. (Heavy sigh) A sound I still listen to often. And memories of the times. The pic for the album is cool. I love that no change could be made. The line up is a given and many nevrr even identified the order if these musicians. Lol...I always wanted to do the artwork for an album. Back in the day, it was something I used to do in my spare time. I never pursued that dream unfortunately, but still love to read everuthing that would be written on those covers, inside and out. A person could learn so much from those licorice wrappers! When music changed from vinyl to disc things changed. I still read everything but miss those lp covers big and unique billboards to the sounds we listened to. Again, thanks for the video and I appreciate your passion and knowledge each video shares. Youre an artist that rates right beside the very hit stars you discuss! Did uou grow up here in California? Cool is the rule...✌️&❤&🎵
David Crosby is one of a kind!!! Wooden ships is one of my favorite songs. Loved the peek in world pacific studio. Absolutely adored Chet Baker!!! Thanks so much for another great video.✌🏽💖
Tim, great piece on one of my very favorite musicians. I purchased every record I could of CSN, and CNSY when I was in my teens. David's voice is so outstanding. I still listen to Triad and reflect on the tines. I really enjoyed this video
He recorded up in San Francisco with the Grateful Dead guys and when I get a chance to go back up there I'm gonna try to check out a few of the old haunts. I must admit I last heard Triads decades ago, I should give a spin now and listen to it with the new perspective I've gained doing all the Crosby research I did for the vid. Crosby's def one of those guys that have crammed 10 lifetimes into one.
A great musician for sure, but he lived hard and paid a high price for this with his health and relationships with his band mates. Go ahead Tim, give Triad another spin
Glad you touched on the Miami (Coconut Grove) connection, where David met Joni and his long time friend (and friend of mine), singer/songwriter Bob Ingram.
I'm not super informed but I know Bob was a mainstay musician in Miami. I remember his named mentioned several times when researching Crosby for the vid.
I watched your video with waves of emotion and longing for the 60's. Such a wonderfully groovy time to be alive and in LA. And of course, can't forget; "Where did my life go?" Much of the beginnings of what occurred in the 60's there started 58 years ago! Sure enjoyed driving around in the sunshine with you. As a Canadian, you guys in the States had a very real impact on the music that shaped our lives way back then. Thanks for the memories! / SS - way up here in rainy Vancouver BC. (Be sure to hide the roaches)!
This is good! Nobody does this better than you Tim, so many informative cool facts, such great photographs, and a fun, groovy vibe. Thanks for the entertainment and as always, I hope you keep doing this. David Crosby was one of a kind, that's for sure, talented and wild.
In the summer of 69, I hitchhiked from Toronto to LA with $30 in my pocket (3000 miles there and 3000 miles back). When I finally got to the promised land I ran into the ocean for a swim losing the last $15 I had to my name. Homeless and hungry I walked up to a group of hippies partying on Venus Beach and asked them if they knew of any places I could stay. I was invited back to a rented home near the beach and spent the next year partying with them all. As they say," if you can remember it you weren't there", and I don't remember much. Peace brother Tim we love your videos...
Thanks for what you do. I drove a big truck. My dad took me to California when I was 18, I fell in love, It's only rotten hole but I like it. Watch all you're stuff 😮
Wooden Ships ,one of my favorite songs written with Stills and Paul Kantner of Jefferson Starship , Kantner couldnt put his name on it because of record company contracts trouble, Starship recorded it on their Volunteers album but not a good version IMO. Incidentally Tom Waits used to call CSN, Crosby steals the cash . Oh well that's Tom.
I live in Santa Ynez Valley and saw David last week at the grocery store. He confirmed he has stopped touring. I love seeing/hearing live music and am trying to see as many older rockers/groups before this happens. Such a bummer.
That is cool that you ran into him and he was approachable. Years ago I ran into Bob Dylan at a liquor store in Hollywood and he was as icy as they come (I get it, he gets bugged constantly). I hear ya about the older rockers. I'm trying to see as many younger ones as I can before I stop touring if you know what I mean...
@@RockessentialTim Yep Im no spring chicken either. Im 57 yrs old and saw John Fogerty a couple weeks ago…he’s 77. 20 yrs older than me and he belted out his songs for 2 hours straight while running around the stage and playing guitar. I get winded going up a flight of steps! With
@@caroldevitt1156 I love Credence! Fogerty lives up on Mulholland I think cuz I used to see him jogging up there. He is a force of nature and he is one of those "older" guys that I would still love to see play!
Because of David I bought my first " good guitar" as he calls it. A new Martin D-18 and it's in CROZ tuning right now. Davids signature tuning EBDGAD. And he is right, "a good guitar makes you want to play it all the time and that's how you get good!"
I have a 58' D15 and it was probably their lowest priced guitar at the time but it sure sounds great now. I have never even heard of that tuning let alone tried it. No time like the present!
@@RockessentialTim I tried very unsuccessfully for years to figure out how to play 'Guinnevere' like Croz. No way it works in standard tuning. Then I heard about EBDGAD and voila, now it's a staple of my repertoire (on a '73 D-28). Amuses me how many great guitar players I know who seem baffled that I can play it and sound like Croz. I try to show them and just get blank stares.
@@amain325 I wonder, did he use that tuning only when he was playing acoustic? I see pictures of him playing a Gretsch Electric and it looks like standard tuning.
@@RockessentialTim Yes a lot of their electric stuff is standard tuning. I'm sure some songs are in alternate tuning, I haven't covered anywhere near all of them. Two favorites, Wooden Ships and The Lee Shore, are in standard. Local band I played with did Wooden Ships, people were surprised and appreciated hearing it.
Thanks Tim, I love your “rockumentaries”, I learn so much, kinda frustrating since I used to work around these areas but I knew very little of the history you’ve shared with us. I got to visit 10452 Bellagio a few times but didn’t realise at the time it’s historical importance, when I found out it was Brian Wilson’s famous house I went back but it had gone, so sad how that’s allowed. Back home in Suffolk England now but looking forward to our next trip back there, armed with all your facts, many thanks, Ken
Thanks much, Ken. Visiting these sites is in reality just a convenient segue to talk about the artist and their music and it doesn't matter what part of the country or world you're in to do that, right? Anyways, good to hear from you as always.
I really love your productions, your choices of who to highlight and especially this video the scenery. I am totally in love with Santa Barbara. Thank you for starting my day out sweetly.
My favorite thing about filming this segment was getting up to Santa Barbara. We walk the beach just south of there in Carpinteria with our dog at least once every couple months. Cheers!
After watching many of your videos I see you know your stuff and I enjoy your videos so I have subscribed to your channel. Thank you. Keep them coming!
I saw the Byrds shortly in the late 1960s at the Avalon Ballroom in San Fran. i say "shortly " because one of the band members was o stoned , they had to stop playing and that was that . fortunately the audience was equally stoned so we didn't mind that much.
Loved the rock tour once again. Great to see the lovely Santa Barbara area. My niece is a freshman at UCSB. Years ago I wrote a series of essays about an artist associated with the Pop Art movement who was based in LA. During that series of interviews, he conveyed that he used to play poker with Stephen Stills and Dean Stockwell. He also mentioned the Topanga Club where the locals could get in on Mondays when the club was closed to see musicians like Janis Joplin. Can't recall if you covered the Topanga Club.
Hey there and thanks. I covered a little about Dean Stockwell but never the Topanga Club (It was called the Corral). It comes up in the folklore of rock a lot but it is an empty lot now, it burnt to the ground several years ago.
Tim, so wonderful as always in the things you show us...! You explore everthing I would be interested in and then some...! I would have to move to LA and do research for a year or two to go and find the places you show me in 7 minutes of great video...! Thank you for your great work.....! You keep these great stories alive for the next generation. I can tell you for sure my 24 to 30 something year old kids know this music. They have seen these great artists over the years when I dragged them to Neil Youngs Bridge School Benefit for years on end.... They get it....! God I miss the Bridge School Benefits so much... I was at the last one with my wife not knowing it was the last one.... CSN would often show up... Along with so many others.... My next trip down south to LA will include what you have showed me in your many great videos. Well done once again Sir...!
You were fortunate to have been able to go to the Bridge School gigs indeed! Its funny, although my 30 somethings and I love Nirvana and Blondie, I was never able to get them into Neil or any of the Laurel Canyon stuff----Except for Carole King.
Tim Thanks for making these videos. As all of us "older" people who lived/partied during the 60's sadly pass away. The stories need to be told and with you tube they will live on long after we are gone. The CSN song that I like the best is Teach Your Children Well. The version I like is here on youtube. It's just them sitting on some chairs playing it acoustic.
Great video!!! Did you know that Peter Tork gave that house to Stephen Stills? Peter was a true hippie back then, he was a nudist and would take in anyone who needed a place to live and when he decided to move on, he gave Stephen Stills the house. So much history from those days and everyone seemed to know everyone.
Wow! I knew Stephen Stills eventually owned it but I didn't know Peter Tork had given it to him. So cool. A few years ago I was waiting in a hotel lobby and I actually saw Peter waiting there too, for about 15 minutes. I didn't want to bother him so I didn't approach him. Now I really wish I had.
Hi Tim, thanks so much for yet another superb video. I've been playing the Crosby debut LP non-stop recently and am about to do a 'Laurel Canyon; DJ mix. This footage that you post continually amazes...I'll send the mix onto you when it's done. Keep up the great work!
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RIP David Crosby...great piece
Best harmony singer bar none ever!
RIP David. Harmony. No one ever did it better than you.
Yeh RIP. His spirit I think was the perfect reflection of the 60s/boomer spirit. Just beautiful, free. I know he was difficult but he was himself. Insanely talented musician as well. I listen to his music every day in some form or another (usually via The Byrds).
@@bluebellbeatnik4945 Beautifully said.
David Will be performing his song SHADOW CAPTAIN here on our RUclips channel later tonite NY Time ✌✌❤❤🙏🙏
Luckily he is immortalized
@@RockessentialTimTim, I would love to see any updated Crosby or laurel canyon stuff if there’s anything you haven’t covered. Your videos are a blast. I hope you’re doing well.
Wow... the dilapidated house story is one of those trivia details I love so much. RIP David. I had the biggest lifelong crush on you 💖
I used to see David Crosby almost every day in the late '80's, early '90's over at Jerry's deli in Encino. In the old old days it was DuPars, at Petit, and Ventura. He'd be In there almost every morning.
That is too cool! I've lived in Studio City for over 20 years and went to DuPars countless times and never saw him. Did you ever say hi?
Same here, and every time I saw him, his wife, Jan was with him.
Hey all! Just wanted to add that making this video was somewhat of a revelation. The adjective that kept coming to mind about David Crosby was "survivor". I mean this guy survived band breakups, organ transplants and hard time in the federal hoowsegow and has lived to tell the tale. And oh yeah, he's a pretty ridiculous singer too!
PS: Is "survivor" an adjective or a noun? I guess if we're talking about the eye of the tiger its a noun, right?
@@RockessentialTim It is more of a four-letter-word if you are describing a corporate band such as Survivor.
Nice video. David is a friend…has he seen this?
@@roymcalister1238 I don't think so. I have never had the pleasure of meeting him.
Gee this breaks my heart (no more touring) but I completely understand.
The Byrds FOREVERMORE!
Just stumbled upon this video and it was great.
Love stuff like this.
Rest in peace David!
Right on!
R.I.P Mr. Crosby. You made the sound track of my youth and thank you for that.
If the dialogue is written ahead it's genius. If not it's next level.
David has just passed away. Very sad
Am speechless. Had the honor of hearing,his life story and meeting him in 89..Was the main speaker at a AA club. RiP. Thanks for your gift.
Love hearing about the folks who created music that is timelessly beautiful. Love LOVE, CSN &Y! Thank you!
I've been listening to them the whole time while making the vid. It still sounds fantastic.
@@RockessentialTim still listen as well, got their cds on my stereo table. And on my Spotify list. I’ll die before I stop.
AMEN! These classic bands that sprang out of the 60s are one of a kind, plus they were all being played on top 40 when l was about 10. I used to wait with my little transistor radio for Teach Your Children, Around The Bend by CCR, and War by Edwin Starr. Those were truly the good old days 😏 the climate nowadays musically and otherwise is "different" to say the least
@@chrisreber2516 I would agree. For one thing no one waits around for the song anymore, they just ask "Siri" to play it!
Mr Tambourine Man was my first ever LP purchase when I was 14 the week it was released, and I have been a Crosby fan ever since. Despite his many (admitted) faults, failures, and weaknesses, I still love the guy, and now that he's finally "settled down" and making some of the best music of his career, I can say it was all worth it.
Right on. I would totally agree!
the wrecking crew played on that song along with Roger
The very first concert I ever attended was The Byrds playing at Stony Brook University in Long Island, NY where I lived. I was newly into playing guitar, was infatuated by all things Byrds, and doing serious woodshedding learning their songs by repeatedly moving the needle back to licks I was learning by ear from their records. They were touring in support of the Fifth Dimension album and I was mesmerized by Eight Miles High and Mr. Spaceman at that show. The opener was The Youngbloods and they knocked me out. Anyway, it was the first time I saw a live band and was my introduction to David Crosby. RIP.
I've been playing for 40 years and I still couldn't figure out 8 Mile High.
PS: Mr. Spaceman is prolly my favorite underrated Byrds song!
@@RockessentialTim Mr. Spaceman is definitely a fave of mine. Seems it catured a lot about The Byrds all at once. I liked jamming on the lead break with the record. Good times!
man you were able to get in and see him right before he departed The Byrds. so cool
A GREAT WATCH. CHEERS.
Thanks much!
I wonder why you didn't mention Dallas Taylor on the back cover on the CSN&Y album cover? Dallas (drummer) was looking out the window! Dallas was dating one of the girls (Gypsy) that was living with us at 8328 Kirkwood, Laurel Canyon. That little country cabin was demolished early 70s. I wish I had pictures of that sceen from back in the day. 67-68
That is awesome. There are very few original country cabins left, the real estate is just too valuable I guess. BTW: I did include the Dallas Taylor back cover pic...
Wow, you're doing a good job of showing some great rock and roll locations of David Crosby and more,. Fantastic with the Wally Heider studios and the plaque of great artists, including my favorite, Alvin Lee. Thank you so much.
Thank you! Back in 1990 or so, my band opened for Alvin Lee and Ten Years After on a tour. About 20 dates. It was an interesting time. I'll just leave it at that.
@@RockessentialTim I saw them here in Los Angeles at the now defunct Hard Rock. Robbie Krieger opened. I don't remember an additional opening act however, I must tell you that I saw Alvin Lee( solo) at the Keystone Palo Alto in the early 80s. It was a thrill because I actually lightly touched his ES-335 while he soloed. I was a bit nervous that he might clobber me so I was happy enough to refrain after several taps on "big red" that in later years, went up for auction. I would greatly appreciate if ever, your stories about opening for TYA, that would be cool. I enjoy your vlogs, and please keep on hiking and story telling. Very Cool!
@@davidcooper7339 Cool story! When I toured with him we opened maybe 20 shows and he was playing a red Japanese Tokai that looked just like the 335. I always thought it was unusual but it was the only guitar he had with him---and I mean just the one! The biggest thrill of the tour was whatever town we were in, the best guitar player in that town would come to pay hommage and in Houston I got to meet one of my idols, Billy Gibbons.
@@RockessentialTim That's right! The Japanese copy he started playing in 1986 because "big red" was becoming too valuable and more subject to theft. I was lucky enough to see him before he employed the copy on his tours as well as after. Just out of curiosity, where you able to meet him like Billy Gibbons? I appreciate your time and thank you for your response.
@@davidcooper7339 Yeah, I met Billy at a place called Fitzgerald's in Houston. He was with his bodyguard, Mr. Bob---probably the most intimidating man I have ever seen in my life. I remember Mr. Bob more than I do Billy. Mr. Bob was unique in that there was no delineation between his head and neck.
I had a few cursory conversations with Alvin but he was kinda in his own world and I was just a temporary, pesky satellite.
Hi Tim, just watched this video today at lunch, not knowing what news I will hear right before I left the office.
David Crosby was one of a kind.
Absolutely.
And we miss him.
Totally!
Thanks Again Tim !! Jimmy ...
Hey Jimmy!
'Eight Miles High'' is still under-appreciated; Roger McGuinn's 12-string sound, intending to imitate both a sitar and a saxophone, was unique, completely different from the blues-rock that would dominate the electric guitar for the next two decades.
I agree. Its a pretty great tune on every level for sure.
Another great video. Had the honor of meeting David in 89, at an. AA recovery club. Hope he is able to stay clean and sober.
Thanks Tim SB is my old haunts. I enjoy your video's
Thank you much. I especially love Carpinteria and I try to get there at least every couple months. Favorite place in California!
@@RockessentialTim It's amazing how Carp. has changed over the years. There is an Italian restaurant that does take out on the right hand side of main street going towards the beach that has GREAT food. I really miss living down there. I worked for the County bowl and Arlington Theater when they would put on concerts, if you ever came to the bowl for a show from 80 to 87 and took the VIP ride up the hill that would have been my buddy Bob or myself that gave you the ride up.
@@davidharrick469 I really didn't start going there until about 15 years ago and I can't say that I ever attended a concert there. Played on State Street back in the day but don't remember the name. My adjective for Carp is sleepy and I like sleepy. There used to be a cool Italian place called Sly's but it closed a couple years ago. Still have my souvenier coffee cup though!
I absolutely love these videos. Please don't stop.
Right on, thanks.
Great tour and info. Thanks
IMO Crosby was the soul of CSNY. And his solo music was nothong short of phenominal.
Great video Tim. The stories of c.s.n.y and laurel canyon is what started me watching your videos. I’m 46 and David Crosby has always been the backdrop of my rock and roll experience. I’ve loved his music, found him distasteful at times but he always kept my curiosity. Maybe that’s how his band mates felt as well. In the end, you can’t tell the history of rock and roll without talking about David Crosby. His talent was undeniable. Thanks for the videos.
I have to say, I couldn't agree with your assessment more. Sometimes he rubbed me the wrong way but if there was another person in the world that sang as interesting a harmony as David Crosby, I would love to meet them.
Tim, your work makes so many people happy! We appreciate you GREATLY. Thank You.
I appreciate that and I must say, making them makes me happy too! Thanks for the kind words.
Rip Croz ❤..thanks for making us feel like we were there where he lived n breathed.. beautiful areas n worth a visit
Great coverage on David Crosby. Had to join. Looking forward to other good stories!
Awesome, thank you!
wow, best video of its type yet, as an englishman i only recently found out about Laurel canyon etc despite enjoying the music in the 60's and 70's, well done that man
Thanks. I actually walk my dog with a friend in Laurel Canyon often. Its a trip, the people are still markedly friendlier there than they are in my neighborhood, 5 minutes away.
@@RockessentialTim I visit my daughter fairly often in Beverly Hills, do all those canyon homes up in the hills survive the storms?
Well it just stopped raining a couple hours ago. There are 2 in my neighborhood that did not and I live one canyon over in Studio City. @@garethmtbarnes
@@RockessentialTim I just started reading the Crosby autobiography and it's nice to see the actual places in the book in real life years later. A lot of it seems unchanged.
Yes and no. But for the most part I would say fairly unchanged given that its going on 60 years that all that stuff happened! @@garethmtbarnes
Nice! Thanks, and keep up the excellent music vids!
Great Video! Another one! That first solo record is such a strange vibey affair....
I know, its not something I listen to on a regular basis but I did revisit it during the making of the vid. Its pretty out there!
@@RockessentialTim A lot of first albums are Tim. What comes to mind for me is the Pink Floyd‘s first album A saucer full of secrets was strange to say the least and followed by the famous Ummagumm, which you had to be stoned to even get, once there, than you thought, ok, I get it now. So ya first albums usually hit the bargain bin early. Stoners for us Detroiters back in the day Ummagumm was it.
Mr. Crosby was a part of much of my favorite music, all-time.
Loved this! Thanks! ✌️&❤&🎵
thanks Tim , very cool segment 👍 Cheers ✌️🇺🇲🇨🇦✌️
Always good to hear from you, Mark!
Wow...this is probably the best so far. Thanks Tim. Great music story on these guys coming together. (Heavy sigh) A sound I still listen to often. And memories of the times. The pic for the album is cool. I love that no change could be made. The line up is a given and many nevrr even identified the order if these musicians. Lol...I always wanted to do the artwork for an album. Back in the day, it was something I used to do in my spare time. I never pursued that dream unfortunately, but still love to read everuthing that would be written on those covers, inside and out. A person could learn so much from those licorice wrappers! When music changed from vinyl to disc things changed. I still read everything but miss those lp covers big and unique billboards to the sounds we listened to. Again, thanks for the video and I appreciate your passion and knowledge each video shares. Youre an artist that rates right beside the very hit stars you discuss! Did uou grow up here in California? Cool is the rule...✌️&❤&🎵
Thanks much for the kind comment and no, I grew up in Detroit but have lived in Southern California for a very long time now.
David Crosby is one of a kind!!! Wooden ships is one of my favorite songs. Loved the peek in world pacific studio. Absolutely adored Chet Baker!!! Thanks so much for another great video.✌🏽💖
I seem to recall seeing a biopic not too long ago about Chet. Love My Funny Valentine.
I'll have to look that up. Almost blue is my favorite.
Maybe WOODSTOCK written by Joni...And later made famous by the guys..I like them both.
Have been to many of the locations. Lived at 1963 N Cahuenga for 10 months. A wild 10 months. Best of times . Worse of times.
Another stellar episode, Mate 👍🙏
Fantastic!! as always an excellent job well done....
Fascinating stuff,really enjoyed it,thanks man! Love from Liverpool UK 😎
Awesome, thank you!
Tim, great piece on one of my very favorite musicians. I purchased every record I could of CSN, and CNSY when I was in my teens. David's voice is so outstanding. I still listen to Triad and reflect on the tines. I really enjoyed this video
He recorded up in San Francisco with the Grateful Dead guys and when I get a chance to go back up there I'm gonna try to check out a few of the old haunts. I must admit I last heard Triads decades ago, I should give a spin now and listen to it with the new perspective I've gained doing all the Crosby research I did for the vid. Crosby's def one of those guys that have crammed 10 lifetimes into one.
A great musician for sure, but he lived hard and paid a high price for this with his health and relationships with his band mates. Go ahead Tim, give Triad another spin
Hi Tim!
Well done ... really enjoy your videos ... keep them coming please ...!
Thanks, Phil. I'm working on a new one right now.
He had a great voice and seemed like a really nice guy.
Love it tim, it's like walking with a good friend 😊
Thank you! Def the coolest comment I've heard all week.
Well done on this video. I'm in full agreement w/ you on C.S.N. first singing at Joni's Laurel Canyon residence as well, cheers!💯✌
Takes on a new significance now that he's gone. RIP David.
RIP
You make a lot of great video tours and this one joins the list!
I was 10 in 1970, csny were a great sound. Thanks for great video.
Thanks much. They are one of those bands who's records still sounds great. Well engineered.
Tim, I love your videos! Keep them coming, man! Really entertaining and informative!
Right on, thanks very much.
Good one Tim. Music is love
I couldn't agree with you more, my friend
I Really enjoy your vids. Very well produced. Thank you!
My pleasure in making them. Thanks!
Glad you touched on the Miami (Coconut Grove) connection, where David met Joni and his long time friend (and friend of mine), singer/songwriter Bob Ingram.
I'm not super informed but I know Bob was a mainstay musician in Miami. I remember his named mentioned several times when researching Crosby for the vid.
🧡🧡🙏 from the UK big Croz fan 😢
What a Totally Cool Hip and Informative video you have!
Right on, thanks!
Thanks Tim! Great video as always!👍🎵
Thanks. Good to hear from you!
I watched your video with waves of emotion and longing for the 60's. Such a wonderfully groovy time to be alive and in LA. And of course, can't forget; "Where did my life go?" Much of the beginnings of what occurred in the 60's there started 58 years ago! Sure enjoyed driving around in the sunshine with you. As a Canadian, you guys in the States had a very real impact on the music that shaped our lives way back then. Thanks for the memories! / SS - way up here in rainy Vancouver BC. (Be sure to hide the roaches)!
Thank you! We Americans have you to thank for Joni, Neil, The Guess Who and on and on so I guess we're even!
This is good! Nobody does this better than you Tim, so many informative cool facts, such great photographs, and a fun, groovy vibe. Thanks for the entertainment and as always, I hope you keep doing this. David Crosby was one of a kind, that's for sure, talented and wild.
Thanks Mark. Its always good to hear from you!
In the summer of 69, I hitchhiked from Toronto to LA with $30 in my pocket (3000 miles there and 3000 miles back). When I finally got to the promised land I ran into the ocean for a swim losing the last $15 I had to my name. Homeless and hungry I walked up to a group of hippies partying on Venus Beach and asked them if they knew of any places I could stay. I was invited back to a rented home near the beach and spent the next year partying with them all. As they say," if you can remember it you weren't there", and I don't remember much. Peace brother Tim we love your videos...
That is a great story, the kind songs are made of!
@@RockessentialTim funny you should mention it Tim lol ruclips.net/video/2KhQ_udiwMw/видео.html
Sounds cool!
Yes! I love him!
There's only one of him and he's it!
Great video very interesting.☮️
great video so much great information
Thanks for what you do. I drove a big truck. My dad took me to California when I was 18, I fell in love, It's only rotten hole but I like it. Watch all you're stuff 😮
Right on, Thanks.
Fantastic video. Keep up the great work.
Thanks, much appreciated.
Your video put it all together. My California stints were up in the Bay Area... SoCal is relatively unknown to me. Thank you.
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
Wooden Ships ,one of my favorite songs written with Stills and Paul Kantner of Jefferson Starship , Kantner couldnt put his name on it because of record company contracts trouble, Starship recorded it on their Volunteers album but not a good version IMO. Incidentally Tom Waits used to call CSN, Crosby steals the cash . Oh well that's Tom.
That is a great story and an even better quote by Waits!
Wonderful 💕
Thank you! Cheers!
Nicely done, as always.
Thanks, Craig!
I live in Santa Ynez Valley and saw David last week at the grocery store. He confirmed he has stopped touring. I love seeing/hearing live music and am trying to see as many older rockers/groups before this happens. Such a bummer.
That is cool that you ran into him and he was approachable. Years ago I ran into Bob Dylan at a liquor store in Hollywood and he was as icy as they come (I get it, he gets bugged constantly). I hear ya about the older rockers. I'm trying to see as many younger ones as I can before I stop touring if you know what I mean...
@@RockessentialTim Yep Im no spring chicken either. Im 57 yrs old and saw John Fogerty a couple weeks ago…he’s 77. 20 yrs older than me and he belted out his songs for 2 hours straight while running around the stage and playing guitar. I get winded going up a flight of steps! With
@@caroldevitt1156 I love Credence! Fogerty lives up on Mulholland I think cuz I used to see him jogging up there. He is a force of nature and he is one of those "older" guys that I would still love to see play!
Because of David I bought my first " good guitar" as he calls it. A new Martin D-18 and it's in CROZ tuning right now. Davids signature tuning EBDGAD. And he is right, "a good guitar makes you want to play it all the time and that's how you get good!"
I have a 58' D15 and it was probably their lowest priced guitar at the time but it sure sounds great now. I have never even heard of that tuning let alone tried it. No time like the present!
@@RockessentialTim Guinnevere is CROZ tuning ruclips.net/video/aT9EKqXDl68/видео.html
@@RockessentialTim I tried very unsuccessfully for years to figure out how to play 'Guinnevere' like Croz. No way it works in standard tuning. Then I heard about EBDGAD and voila, now it's a staple of my repertoire (on a '73 D-28). Amuses me how many great guitar players I know who seem baffled that I can play it and sound like Croz. I try to show them and just get blank stares.
@@amain325 I wonder, did he use that tuning only when he was playing acoustic? I see pictures of him playing a Gretsch Electric and it looks like standard tuning.
@@RockessentialTim Yes a lot of their electric stuff is standard tuning. I'm sure some songs are in alternate tuning, I haven't covered anywhere near all of them. Two favorites, Wooden Ships and The Lee Shore, are in standard. Local band I played with did Wooden Ships, people were surprised and appreciated hearing it.
Loved it...as always...
Always entertaining and informative. Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Your videos are so cool, Tim. Thanks!
Thanks much!
Thanks Tim, I love your “rockumentaries”, I learn so much, kinda frustrating since I used to work around these areas but I knew very little of the history you’ve shared with us. I got to visit 10452 Bellagio a few times but didn’t realise at the time it’s historical importance, when I found out it was Brian Wilson’s famous house I went back but it had gone, so sad how that’s allowed. Back home in Suffolk England now but looking forward to our next trip back there, armed with all your facts, many thanks, Ken
Thanks much, Ken. Visiting these sites is in reality just a convenient segue to talk about the artist and their music and it doesn't matter what part of the country or world you're in to do that, right? Anyways, good to hear from you as always.
Subscribed.. Great vid.. Thank you.
Blessings from Cumbria UK. 🙏🇬🇧
Thanks! I've been to the UK a few times but I don't recall Cumbria. What part are you in?
@@RockessentialTim The lake district... Near Keswick on derwentwater 👍
Just looked it up. Looks fairly awesome. Its now on my bucket list...
Thank you for your interesting walks/drives through rock n roll history. Having grownup in so cal, I love the local history.
I really love your productions, your choices of who to highlight and especially this video the scenery. I am totally in love with Santa Barbara. Thank you for starting my day out sweetly.
My favorite thing about filming this segment was getting up to Santa Barbara. We walk the beach just south of there in Carpinteria with our dog at least once every couple months. Cheers!
Great video. I often wonder if the people that live in these houses now know that rock royalty used to live in these very homes.
I think all of them are aware of it. My guess is that the Joni Mitchell house gets at least one lookie-loo every day!
Thanks Tim. These videos are gold.
Thanks, Henry. And a shout-out to Kenny Bania too!
After watching many of your videos I see you know your stuff and I enjoy your videos so I have subscribed to your channel. Thank you. Keep them coming!
Thank you for subscribing and I'm glad you like it. Rock on!
I saw the Byrds shortly in the late 1960s at the Avalon Ballroom in San Fran. i say "shortly " because one of the band members was o stoned , they had to stop playing and that was that . fortunately the audience was equally stoned so we didn't mind that much.
Ha! That is too funny. I'm not even gonna ask who the stoned band member was!
love these videos very well done friend KEEP them coming
Thanks, they are my pleasure to make.
"If I could only remember my name" 🎸🙏
Very mediocre album.🥱
Loved the rock tour once again. Great to see the lovely Santa Barbara area. My niece is a freshman at UCSB. Years ago I wrote a series of essays about an artist associated with the Pop Art movement who was based in LA. During that series of interviews, he conveyed that he used to play poker with Stephen Stills and Dean Stockwell. He also mentioned the Topanga Club where the locals could get in on Mondays when the club was closed to see musicians like Janis Joplin. Can't recall if you covered the Topanga Club.
Hey there and thanks. I covered a little about Dean Stockwell but never the Topanga Club (It was called the Corral). It comes up in the folklore of rock a lot but it is an empty lot now, it burnt to the ground several years ago.
Great Stuff as always ! Thanks for the tour Tim ! Peace, Rudy
Thanks, Rudy. Always good to hear from you!
Great job!!!!!! Thanks for putting this together!!! Well done!!!
Thanks Jim!
Tim, so wonderful as always in the things you show us...! You explore everthing I would be interested in and then some...! I would have to move to LA and do research for a year or two to go and find the places you show me in 7 minutes of great video...! Thank you for your great work.....! You keep these great stories alive for the next generation. I can tell you for sure my 24 to 30 something year old kids know this music. They have seen these great artists over the years when I dragged them to Neil Youngs Bridge School Benefit for years on end.... They get it....! God I miss the Bridge School Benefits so much... I was at the last one with my wife not knowing it was the last one.... CSN would often show up... Along with so many others.... My next trip down south to LA will include what you have showed me in your many great videos. Well done once again Sir...!
You were fortunate to have been able to go to the Bridge School gigs indeed! Its funny, although my 30 somethings and I love Nirvana and Blondie, I was never able to get them into Neil or any of the Laurel Canyon stuff----Except for Carole King.
That was an absolutely awesome video! Thank you for taking the time and for sharing it with us!
Thank you. Trust me when I say it was completely my pleasure to make this.
Tim Thanks for making these videos. As all of us "older" people who lived/partied during the 60's sadly pass away. The stories need to be told and with you tube they will live on long after we are gone. The CSN song that I like the best is Teach Your Children Well. The version I like is here on youtube. It's just them sitting on some chairs playing it acoustic.
They'll be playing that song a hundred years from now. One of my favorite parts about that tune is Jerry Garcia plays the pedal steel guitar on it.
Awesome video. Very interesting content!
Thank you!
Great video!!! Did you know that Peter Tork gave that house to Stephen Stills? Peter was a true hippie back then, he was a nudist and would take in anyone who needed a place to live and when he decided to move on, he gave Stephen Stills the house. So much history from those days and everyone seemed to know everyone.
Wow! I knew Stephen Stills eventually owned it but I didn't know Peter Tork had given it to him. So cool. A few years ago I was waiting in a hotel lobby and I actually saw Peter waiting there too, for about 15 minutes. I didn't want to bother him so I didn't approach him. Now I really wish I had.
What a fantastic segment! As usual the production is top notch 👍.
Much appreciated!
So nice that a lot of the residential properties are still intact. Love Beverly Glen, all those intriguing little side roads --
Love how you unfold rock history and make it fun to learn.
I love talking music so its really fun to do. Cheers!
Hi Tim, thanks so much for yet another superb video. I've been playing the Crosby debut LP non-stop recently and am about to do a 'Laurel Canyon; DJ mix. This footage that you post continually amazes...I'll send the mix onto you when it's done. Keep up the great work!
Right on, cool.
Hey man. All I can say is woo hoo!!!! I love Crosby! Looking forward to watching. Hope all is well. Take care
Hey Dave, hope you good too.
@@RockessentialTim all good man
Always good stuff!
Thanks again!
Fantastic❤❤❤❤
Thank you! Cheers!
LOve your vids brother
Santa Barbara is my favorite California city. He lives up in Santa Ynez now.
Im with ya. My favorite is just south of it in Carpinteria. Hope to live there one day.