The Cassidy Collection.
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- in 1974, david cassidy and i recorded an 'open ended' interview' that ran approx. 20 hours. last year, the a&e channel did a brilliant documentary about david. i was one of people who spoke about him. during the course of the conversation, they broadcast a few minutes from those tapes. since then, i have been besieged by fans of the late pop singer to publish more (or all) of the recordings.
i have considered the various ways of sharing the subjects david wanted people to know about him, but was never afforded the appropriate platform.
at this point in my life, i do not wish to spend a year or two writing a book.
so, i have decided to share some 'excerpts' of our taped conversation on the channel with you
for free.
if you wish to hear more, simply subscribe to the channel and send a comment.
Thank you so much was a little British fan back in the day, he lighten our world. Saw him in Blood Brothers in London. He was so much more than teenbopper singer. His voice was amazing. Cant wait for more. Thank you
I saw him and Shaun sing on Regis and Kathy. It shocked me they could sing like that. Never a big fan of either, although I thought David came across as a nice person. I recall watching Shaun in the Hardy Boys as a child. I always liked PF.
At 12 years old, (48 years ago), I wrote:
“There’s a twinkle,
There’s a shine,
in my heart,
You’re always mine.
In my heart, lies a melody.
Because I love you,
David Cassidy.”
That is so sweet. Did you ever send it to him in fanmail?
That's so cute!
Love hearing David’s voice. Thank you, Elliott Mintz!
Elliot Mintz is a national treasure - His acts of kindness to John Lennon, Yoko Ono and Sean should never be forgotten - His radio voice and his TV voice is magical and unique his interview with Ringo Starr in April 1976 on his channel is bar none one of the greatest interview of a beatle ever - This is a great man who has such perfect analysis in a single sound-bite and interview - the man is incredibly sharp in his short sound bites on the lives of the people he knew - great and loyal friend - one would be lucky to have Elliot Mintz as a friend -
dear optics. that is far more than i deserve. but i want to express my appreciation for what you shared. you are very kind.
Thank You Elliot Mintz for This Special piece of History. Priceless
I love hearing the ocean in the background.... and how cool to hear an unscripted David, Raw and authentic David!
Thank you Elliot for opening the vault for us to hear!
you are welcome. karen.
Amazing stuff Elliot, on and off between the period of 1974 and 1987 I too had the extraordinary experience of knowing David, spending time and sharing some never forgotten moments and thoughts with him, also meeting both his parents at different times, Steve Ross and several other hot names. Now in my late 60's I can honestly say I was a very lucky girl and to be able to say....yep, I knew David back in the day. So lovely to hear his voice in relaxed mode. Thanks Elliot, sending love from the UK.
It must be great to now him personally and be close to him. What was your connection with him?
@@64hofman yeah, I'm curious about that also
Thank you Mr Mintz,especially for your honesty and unjudgemental presentation of David. Hopeing you will release more of David's tapes in the future.
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Yes,long before you released the tapes!!
Elliott, your interview of David brings out his "real" self. It has been excellent!! We get to see that David was a real person with deep feelings. His work ethic was unmatched and his connections to those around him were unrivaled. I love hearing about David's grandfather and his deep love for him. David was bright and intuitive
I would go so far to say that he was brilliant and insightful.
I have loved listening to these tapes, Elliott. Thank you so very much. I loved seeing David's Florida home and the pride that you took there too. You were real and in pain.
The world had a prize when you were born. The mold was broken when you passed.
David Cassidy, A True American Icon.
I’ve noticed Elliot can do that to most people. He can just coax people into being comfortable enough to truly open up. He gave the BEST raw interviews. I wish I was as gifted.
Elliot, thank you so much for sharing this. It was wonderful to listen to Davids young voice. I am so glad I had the opportunity to hear these very special, outstanding interviews. David talked so open about his feelings, he was intelligent and always a deep thinker. I hope his sensitive soul is at peace now. Thank you again and it would be great to hear more.
Elliot thank you for sharing. This interview has brought many emotions and deep sadness at times.
My dad died in January 1972. I was devastated. My mom took me to see David in May 1972 in Salt Lake City Utah at the Salt Palace. I was upset at the concert because I was there to listen to David and enjoy his talent but all the screaming and pushing made it hard to truly enjoy. After the concert I was collecting magazines and posters for my room. I bought every album David himself put out. David gave a sad girl my smile back. My heart would break when I saw how hunted he was. He was in some way a prisoner. I am so very happy he had you as a dear friend, a true friend.
So very informative and I loved the way you gently kept him on track...it’s so nice to hear him uncensored and relaxed. The usual TV interviews were so canned and just, as he said, geared towards questions about the hysteria and his latest record release. Thanks for giving us a small insight into his life.
Elliot, you are a true friend to David. You are a rare breed, Sir. I wish Elvis had that kind of friendship. He might have in George Klein. I thank you greatly in sharing these recorded conversations with the Truest of fans. Can't thank you enough. I had met David during his comeback in 1990 and his last show of Blood Brothers at the Shubert Theater in New Haven, CT. He was a joy to talk to. So down to earth. He is terribly missed. I speak for myself and know others would love to hear ALL 20 hours. If you could before they go back in the vault. Rowland in Connecticut.
There is a sadness in his recounting, you don’t see this in his television interviews as he always puts on his jovial face and we hear his unique laughter. This is the more sincere David and I feel like I’ve been let behind the curtain. These tapes are gold. Can’t thank you enough for sharing.
thanks, francesca. i don't think this exchange would have been as meaningful if it was created for television. besides, there has never been a television show that would allow david to speak for hours about what he wished. this format turned out to be ideal.
@@elliotmintzvideos had you not suggested it, assuming it was your idea to interview at length, or had he not agreed to do it, we would still not have ever really gotten to know him in this way. What was the intention with this material back then? I mean, what did David think was going to be done with it?
Anywhere in your archives does David talk to you about Susan Dey's love for him? I know he goes into some detail in his book, just wondered if the topic came up with you.
Dear Mr Mintz. I'm a David Cassidy's fan from Poland , and I've became a fan in 1974, it wasn't easy at the time..he wasn't popular there..I've thought I've known a lot about him, love all his solo and Partridge Family's albums, his music.. I've read most articles, watched interviews , also The Last Session. .Because of David Cassidy I've understood many things about myself , addictions, dealing with depression, also have met great new friends and last but not least been for the first time in my life in the USA this year..I've been waiting for those tapes ,and I can't express my gratiude for you for posting .It has exceeded my expectations....I'm just speechless...It was just..amazing..Also the way you have conducted those interviews, the questions you asked and also that you let him speak..I felt like I was with you on this beach..I'm very deeply moved. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Weronika, Warsaw, Poland.
thank you for your kind words of appreciation. so many people have responded to 'the cassidy collection'. i will never have time to respond to each. but i found yours particularly meaningful. you took david's comments and applied them to your own life's experience. by 'personalizing' them you have given us all an important life lesson. we will never know what it was like to walk in david's shoes. but each of us can observe our personal challenges and examine how we choose to deal with them. i welcome you to the 'channel' and wish you well on your journey.
@@elliotmintzvideos Thank you. I've listened once more.I think those conversations were like therapy..just to say loud what happened to him during those crazy years..Of course , David Cassidy was very young and naive and..lost so such conversations with a friend , older and experienced , friendly but also very observant were very needed...It's so sad that, in my opinion of course ,he already had an alcohol problem and ..he knew about it.. and was lying to himself..I hope that he also had happy moments in his life and 'dry spells' , those years after his son was born..Thank you and of course we (fans) want more. Let me wish you Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2020. Weronika, Warsaw ,Poland.
Thank you for your work in putting these together. Looking forward to hearing more.
These are an absolute treasure into David's insights at a very young age. I really think as he grew older, he finally appreciated his teen idol/Partridge Family experience and realized that without it, he would not have had the opportunities he got to have in his life. David never stopped working, singing, learning and trying new things. A talented, warm hearted, troubled soul that has left us way too soon. I think he always gave everything he had to whatever he was doing--a large audience, a small audience--didn't matter. He was so very loved.
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Thanks for sharing these precious tapes, Elliot. I've watched most of DC's interviews over the years and I have boiled it all down to this.......... The young David had a future image of himself from a young age. Part Rock God like his heroes Clapton, Hendrix etc. Part respected actor playing roles of gravitas and import. He also had a self-destructive, burning desire for his father's full attention and respect. Jack Cassidy was a full-blown narcissist who not only DIDN'T show his son any respect at all but actively worked to put David's achievements down because of his own jealousy that his son had far eclipsed him. A terrible father who , in my opinion, was the biggest cause of most of David's issues. Then, of course, Jack kills himself with a dropped cigarette on yet another drunken self-pitying binge , thus leaving DC NEVER being able to resolve his relationship with his 'father'. Sadly nothing - even his later successes on Broadway and in Vegas - were enough to convince David that he had fulfilled his potential. Ultimately, he looked at his career as a failure. And here I have to be honest and probably very unpopular.......... I don't believe that David had the level of talent needed to achieve his dreams. I personally believe that he was a great singer - instantly recognisable and unique. His acting and song writing skills were , I'm sorry to say - average. Charming but not outstanding. I guess he spent his life tilting at windmills while simultaneously being overshadowed by his dead, undeserving father.
David Cassidy was multi talented ❤️ he could sing anything ,💗💗💕💗💗💗🎸🎸.He sang it like he meant it .He brought so much joy in my life and many others.I believe he is the greatest Rock and Pop singer in the world and can never be replaced.
Dear Mr Mintz, I could listen to you all day. With all of your knowledge and respect for David Cassidy and any one else who crossed your path it is so refreshing to see someone such as yourself not looking for a quick buck and I feel when and if you write your book,you would write with honor and respect.
hi joanie. have you subscribed to this free channel. that's the way to express appreciation for the content.
Thank you Mr Mintz for doing this video. I am sure the majority of David’s fans will
thank you as well.
I hope that there will be more in the future.
It is such an honest and painful in some ways look into a
very exceptional, talented and tormented artist.
hi edi. i hope david's fans will have a more complete picture of who david really was. i did this for them ...... and david.
@@elliotmintzvideos very very informative audio. I love his voice, his face, his hair...I loved and miss David. We met back in 2000. What a sweet guy! Thank you so much for this video. I will treasure it forever.
Ur a class act mr Mintz u have such beautiful words for David ty for sharing these great tapes😁🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Dear Mr. Mintz. Thank you so much for making the effort to publish this compilation. It is so wonderful to hear David talk to you in a relaxed way and to get confirmation of what a serious and loving person he was. This is by far the best interview I've ever heard, and I could also listen to YOU for hours. Thank you again and again, have a wonderfull 2020 and PLEASE publish more of these tapes.
hi gabby. if you wish to listen to me in conversation with others, as well as two more david cassidy pieces, please subscribe to the website ..... and surf around. it's all free.
Thank you Mr. Mintz, I know your website very well and have already listened to many of your great
interviews. But my favorite is and will always be David Cassidy.
The part about the drinking & smoking is interesting because I remember I was disappointed when I saw him smoking in Calgary, Canada in '82 (he was doing a play called "Tribute"). But later, he said he quit. He'd also said something about not being able to drink anymore. Then in '83 he was drinking at JoAnna's Restaurant when we (fan club officials) met with him. But not a lot. He certainly didn't get drunk. He took his craft of acting very seriously & never missed a show while doing "Joseph." He quite a few plays (Blood Bros) was the best & had some "come backs" musically too. However, it wasn't until after Vegas that his drinking really got out of hand and started affecting him while he was doing concerts. I'd wondered why he was singing so many oldies instead of some of his new material as he used to say, "I'll never be an oldies act" in every interview up until Vegas. Then he became one & I knew it was he drank. David even said in one of his last interviews that he drank because he was unhappy about what he was doing for a living. He'd had offers after Vegas including "Phantom" in Toronto. But he was whipped out after EFX. It's too bad because he loved the theater. It showed - as he was always the happiest & nicest to his fans when he was doing theater. I always used to think that someday he'd get the right role in a movie that would make people take him more seriously and get great dramatic work. Travolta & even Michael J Fox got rid of their "teen idol" status that way. Sadly, he never really had a great manager & it never happened. However, he was an incredible talent & I feel so fortunate to have seen him when he was at his best, doing what he loved & even talk to him after shows.
Thank you for this post. We fans are really grateful for your running DC fan club at the time when a lot of people forgot about him. And for sharing those stories and pics with us.(via DC website).
Thank you so very much for sharing these interviews with David's fans. It is such a precious gift as he is now passed and it will be a rarity to see or hear anything that's new to us. This was simply glorious to listen to, a blessed gift for which I will be forever grateful. I would most certainly like to hear more. Please, when you have time, share whatever you have. I absolutely love candid and insightful pieces like this. AMAZING!
thank you, alice. i appreciate your kind words as well as the fact that you are now a subscriber to my youtube channel. in the brief time we have posted these tapes, more than 6,000 fans of david have tuned in and listened to david speaking about the subjects he wished to share......without interruptions, or commercials or agenda. you and the others are helping me keep a promise to him to do just that. if more of david's fans subscibe (it's free), it will inspire me to begin the tedious process of preparing more tapes prior to the spring. we are all off to a meaningful start.
Thanks for this and would love to hear more. I think while David had periods in his life that were difficult for him, I think around the time he and Sue recorded his 1990 Enigma album he had made peace with much of his past and was happy, finally recording and acting in a way that was fulfilling to him. He seemed to be doing great and having success as David Cassidy the artist. Not that character that from that show he tried to distance himself from for so many years. He had a son with Sue and seemed genuinely happy with his life. Somehow, somewhere after the Vegas experience things started to deteriorate for him. Maybe he had done everything and had nothing else to accomplish artistically and had too much time to dwell on things which caused him to go down the path he finally chose, whether intentionally or not. I dont think he had a completely unhappy life, like anyone else it had its ups and downs. In the end he was only human like all of us and made mistakes like we all do. No one gets out alive, eventually we all move on. I've loved David most of my life as many people have, hopefully he realized how many people loved him.
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i agree with you. i'm certain david had many moments of joy in his life....independent of his regretted legacy of the television series. it is important to remember he always spoke lovingly of his many fans.
I always wondered if a part of his after Vegas downfall was related to his mother's Dementia diagnosis and then death. The timing would have been about right, 2012 when she passed I think (?). He had said it was so difficult to see her that way, that he had to drink to numb the pain before he could even face her for a visit in her Memory Care homestead. Elliot you were a true blessing in David's life. Like so many others, David was purely an inspiration and influential to me. It's evident the hard work that went into bringing all of this to us. I can't express the degree of how meaningful this all is. Thank you from the bottom, middle and top of my heart 💓
@@ladykfilmartproductions273 you are welcome, lady k.
I believe the motel name is Met's Motel which was 15 minutes away from where I lived! That poor guy! I myself never spent a night there!
Johnny Ringo very well put.
These tapes are priceless! Poor David, he was such a wonderful person, yet so lonely inside and the pain he went through to give us a part of his life!! You are very lucky to have known him. Thank you for being his friend!!
At 2:29:05, the girl he's talking about was Meredith Baxter. Holy moly, he had it bad for her.
Good interview. Wish David had provided more specific details from Meredith's perspective: what she talked about, what she felt, and what she experienced. With respect to David and in fairness to Meredith, no one wants to be a lover's psychotherapist. Just my opinion, but I believe David was deeply attached to unrequited love perhaps because of his father's rejection of him. May he has found the peace that eluded him in life.
I listened to this 3 times! Can't get enough of his voice and sensitivity
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I hope you share more of this I was a huge fan and finally got to see David in his older years 2008 his kindness shown through I think that's why his fans loved him
I was never into DC, but this is fascinating.
What a great friend Elliott must have been to him.
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The sadness and emptiness David talks about had been with him for a lifetime. My solemn wish and prayer for all of humanity is to tell and show your children how much you love them , let them know by constantly telling them how proud you are of them and their accomplishments ! Stay active in their lives ! I always loved David and his story is very painful ! , his father was everything to him , I wish Jack would have given him that real father-son relationship and was not so stuck on his own self. I do think mental illness got in the way of this and it its such a vicious cycle !
Thank you, Elliot, for sharing this most intimate interview which you so lovingly present with great respect, admiration and love. G-d bless you, and stay well.
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@@elliotmintzvideos I did, Elliot, and thank you for your kind response. Wishing you a wonderful week ahead.
Hi Elliott, Thank you for the time and effort you have put into this for us David's fans but also for David. It was really good to hear all those things directly from him. Thank you for being a kind and good friend to him. I really hope you release more.
Mr mintz,
Do you ever plan to publish the printed transcripts? also, do you plan to release more of the taped transcripts?
He was a bright light in this world. I know he thinks we all fell in love with him on The Partridge Family. That's not true. The fact is I was embarrassed for him. It was his soul his music his sensitivity. That's what was the attraction to David Cassidy and his wit.
I really enjoyed that A& E documentary because we finally got to see the human struggle that is lost on most everyone who have no idea what it means to build your identity (and self-worth) through the lens of the media and public, especially when you couldn't find it in family. That's a very dangerous foundation to stand on and we got to see how completely invested he was in trying to salvage that image, because he didn't want to disappoint anyone who thought well of him. He was owned by that belief and I don't think he had the slightest clue he was losing valuable time in being properly diagnosed, because he needed to pacify the public and media first. Had he given himself a moment of clarity and seen a doctor earlier that spring, its quite possible he could have been saved and this conversation today would be quite different.
I think at that moment, as the curtains of life were closing, he realized not only how much valuable time he had squandered that past year, but perhaps throughout his whole life by worrying how others saw him. I think his final words held so much revelation and sadly...regret. I hope he is at complete peace now and smiling with his mom and dad. Thank you for sharing these experiences with the public. It means so much to hear these accounts from people who knew and cared for him. Lessons in that for all of us.
thanks, rick for your very accurate perspective. anyone involved in the 'people pleasing syndrome' (regardless of profession) is destined to fail. david'd fans could never get enough. neither could those who chose to exploit the passion. the same could be said about elvis or others. the demand will always be greater than the demand. and, inevitably the passing of the years makes it more complicated to survive the non-blinking eye of the camera. david had been under 'public scrutiny' from day one of his professional life, it was all consuming. his marriages, relationships and health had no space to breathe. his 'final words' will echo with all of us.
Elliot, thank you for sharing your interviews with David. These interviews along with your insights as David’s friend provide us with a clearer picture of what David was like as a person. It was wonderful to hear David’s voice, to laugh with him, and to cry. For those of us who miss David dearly, you have provided a valuable gift. I look forward to hearing more of your tapes.
One more comment, sorry..but that sentence 'I like to keep them guessing.." it was about journalists wondering if - 'could Peter Pan injected the magic needle in his arm..." as David Cassidy said himself...And today I've listened to the conversation with you , Mr Mintz , made for a new podcast about David....And I absolutely agree with your attitude that things told in private should remain private..For many different reasons 1.trust is not betrayed..2. David Cassidy wanted that way...3. really the 70s were different ..in many ways....4.Are new stories about groupies or girl friends really would help to cherish his music more? Or understand him better.?.his pain....I don't think so..5. And let's leave him some of the secret that should surround the real star..And he was a superstar...But....of course Im waiting for more , for those stories he wanted to share with us , his fans.
Wow, how interesting to hear David's words about events in his life. I was one of those young girl's that had David Cassidy posters all over her wall during the Partridge Family years. David's acting, touring and promotion schedules were grueling, no one could keep up with that and remain healthy, alcohol or no alcohol. The lack of security for him and his team and not allowing him sufficient time to prepare for his first performance, negligence is the only word that comes to mind. Who could blame him for saying enough is enough? I think that probably angered some of the wrong people and that hurt his future. I remember that white fringe jumpsuit from one of his concerts and I thought it was kind of "Elvis". As young as we were back then ,marketing really messed up because his audience was a growing up and they should have marketed him to high school/college age audience. His struggle kind of reminds me of Gregg Allman. I grew up in the town where the Allman Brothers made their music. I have been lucky enough to be on the side of the stage listening to Gregory play. Seeing Gregg cry during his interview with Dan Rather talking about substance abuse and going to rehab 14 times was heartbreaking. I read David's book and saw his interview on Piers Morgan . David seemed to have so many things to deal with in his life that would be difficult for the best of us. It is just heartbreaking that he was not able to remain sober and find peace and happiness in his life.
In some ways his dad was right. I guess he sensed they were exploiting him. But he should have supported him.
It was so happy talking about grandfather his grandfather was proud of his grandfather.his grandfather loved David more than his dad Jack Cassidy. David also love from his mother Evelyn Ward What a sweetheart poor David was left abandoned and alone at the dumbest motel ever.this interview made me cry for David.was always feeling alone sadness emptyness. Did you ever want to cry for David
Dear Elliot, I’ve found myself listening to this several times. The inside thoughts and impressions of his life. I’ve never listened to an interview quite like this. I’ve been a fan of David’s since 1970, I was 10. To hear what his life was like in that time is riveting. I want to thank you for releasing this. I would as many many other fans of his would love to hear more interviews. You mentioned you had hours of interviews. I just want to thank you very much
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It's amazing to hear David's own thoughts and feelings and recollections of experiences of his early days. Thank you Elliot for being his friend and thinking of him to capture all these thoughts & recollections for him. I was 7 yrs old in 1970 and learning of David for the first time watching him portray Keith Partridge on the Partridge Family tv show. David was very a talented actor, singer & performer. I am a huge fan. I am also very heartbroken of the pain he endured from the breakup of his parents marriage and alienation from his father.
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I thoroughly enjoy the taped conversations between you and David. I love him just being candid, being himself. I remember hearing that David worried at times that if he was just himself that his fans may not like him. Well I can’t answer for others but there is nothing I love more than to hear David sharing about his life as himself. It’s such a treat. I only wish he would have known this. His fans just wanted to know more of the genuine David Cassidy. I find him very humerus, quick witted, I love that he can laugh about the past and not take himself so serious but just enjoy the moment. What a beautiful soul.
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Something I notice in this interview is that he will consistently admit to doing this or that and then quickly say, "well no I didn't really, or well yes I did but only a little" which is foretelling of his alcoholism and death by it. He finally admitted in the end that he's been lying about his alcoholism and on Dr. Phil. I believe his wounds which he was not able to heal were largely due to his difficult relationship with Jack Cassidy and Jack Cassidy was one of the powerful role models of his life, so his impact on David's alcoholism was ENORMOUS.
I'll always love you, David Bruce Cassidy.
I enjoyed this very much and thank you for sharing. Most of his dedicated fans know very much of this information already, as he was pretty consistent in his interviews and in his books with these same instances so we are not surprised. The only new thing was about the “blonde”....but I think it’s Meredith because you mentioned “Birney guy” -if it is, the only difference is David made us think he met her on set of PF and admitted that he carried a torch for her for many years.....she did have two brothers and a step father so....... 😬 Anyway, very thorough interviewing and still sounds phenomenal....... Just an FYI-I saw David 3 times in concert, shook his hand from the stage and he is 16 years older than I....... I cannot wait to hear more!
I agree with you ..about Meredith..was thinking the same while listening..she was from showbis.family..It explains a lot
Wow, I think you're right, Dale. All of David's descriptions of the blonde woman fit with Meredith.
According to Wikipedia, Meredith is 3 years older than David (he said they met when he was 13 and she 16); was divorced in 1971; had two kids in '71, a boy and a girl ages 4 and 2; grew up in California with parents in the industry; 2 older brothers and a stepfather; married a guy named Birney. Pretty much exactly how the woman in the audio is portrayed.
In David's book, he stresses that Meredith was "intelligent", and he says the same about the blonde woman in this audio. Also, you're right - David made it seem like they met on the set of the PF. Maybe they only reconnected then. Interesting! But not surprising. It was public knowledge that he had a thing for Meredith. Nice to know they shared such an intense moment together, even if it didn't end up working out in the long run.
@@dabneydee9109 I agree with you Dabney I was thinking the same thing it has to be Meredith baxter Birney. If you think about the timing and all. Wow, she dumped David Cassidy! She was lucky to have had him in her life. RIP DAVID
Yes, I thought the same thing.
Meredith has now come “out.” She decided that & announced it around the time DC began to show dementia signs??
It’s not difficult to imagine fan’s reactions to him, David was blessed with incredible looks and talent but he was a very special soul, so genuine, humble and authentic.
Thank you, Elliot! These interviews are a rare gem! David is so open and unscripted with you, which is such a departure from most of the interviews I’ve listened to online in which he basically sticks to a limited set of stories and talking points.
When I was a little 5 year old kid totally infatuated with David Cassidy, he was so inaccessible, so not-of-this-world in my eyes, that it was hard to think of him as actually real. After he dropped out of sight in the mid 70s, I lost touch with him and his career entirely. Except for two instances when David's and my paths somewhat crossed (one in 1987, and one in 1993), I had no idea what he was doing, or if he was even still performing. It took his death (sadly) for me to catch up on the 45 years of his life that I missed.
Elliot, your commentary is excellent. Very thoughtful and incisive.
Your interview style is also very good - the way you keep David from veering off into tangents, and ask him to go deeper into descriptions of events and feelings. Your style reminds me a little bit of the late Brian Linehan of Toronto. He was a master.
Thank you for posting this. Please consider releasing all the audio over time! Such fascinating material!
thank you, dabney.
Thank you so much for these tapes Elliott. I would love to hear more and continue to be inspired by the real David Cassidy. I've learned a lot about him through this interview but there is very little about his love for the race horses that I spent most of my adult life around and the racetrack where I actually saw David. I so much appreciate you and your obvious love for David as well. Thank you for being there for him.
Elliot Thank you. Very informative. I was lucky enough over the years to spend some time with David. Its sad to know that someone who gave so much joy to others was unable to be at peace with himself. I hope you will post more. I wish you peace Thank you again Elliot Happy Holidays Gary
Elliot, can you please at least make this entirely available to all the hardcore David Cassidy fans before you put it away forever??!! This is the most intimate and honest interview I have heard. You had the intuition to do such a thing back then and is such a gift to us all. I appreciate what you have done greatly. Thank you for being YOU. YOU are a true friend. Gratefully, Rowland in Connecticut.
hi rowland. the 'unheard cassidy recordings' are not going to be 'put away forever'. that would be a selfish thing for me to do. i feel the material works best in 'recorded' form, where people can actually listen to david tell his own story with his own voice. but the transfer process of editing and digitalizing 40 year old cassettes is extremely time consuming and expensive. the tapes are fragile and some of them are almost inaudible. it took a very long time to present the recordings we already published. i am also involved in other time consuming activities......and believe in giving each the attention they deserve. so, for now, just be patient and enjoy what has been shared.
i won't forget you.
@@elliotmintzvideos Hello Elliot, thank you kindly for your reply. Greatly appreciate your time. Yes, I completely understand the expensive and exhausting time it takes to do so. I feel so ever fortunate to have heard what has been presented by you. Can't thank you enough for sharing these intimate recordings. I feel I understand David so much better. Like Elvis Presley said in his MSG press conference in 1972. "Image is one thing and a human being is another". It's a shame David that the public couldn't let go of everything he did not want to be. As much as he tried and tried to convince that he was so much more. So unfair. Well, I can go on and on. I want to thank you personally from my heart. Hope we can meet one day. Until then. Rowland
I was at MSG when David performed. The building shook so much! I cried so very much afterwards. I was 14.
Thank you so much Elliot as i can't break away from listening. May have to listen in 2 parts put I will listen to it all. This is one of my best Christmas presents ever. Really trying to understand the PERSON. Peace and Love. Thanks again.
you are most welcome, kenneth. and merry christmas.
Wow!!! Words can’t describe how riveting to hear it from DC’s own voice. I hope we get to hear more. It gives me more insight into DC than anything else ever could. Thank you sooo much!
Thank you so very much for releasing this heartfelt tape of my first heartthrob, whose walls were covered in David Cassidy! I was always more of a rock music fan and didnt let many ppl know of my secret crush. Amazing to find he was more into my type of music other than bubblegum variety. Was Culver City Meredith Baxter? Will you post more recordings? I do hope so!
hi katherine. yes, davids' influences in music were probably far closer to yours as public perception. he never revealed to me the identity of 'culver city'. i'm aware of the speculation ...... but can neither confirm or deny. my 'personal' feeling are that she may have been a composite of a few different women. but that's just a 'guess'.
This would make an amazing podcast!! ❤️❤️❤️ Maybe these audio recordings can be converted into a future podcast series? I could listen to David's life experiences all day!! What bliss to be able to listen to these rare audios driving home when you don't want to listen to the crap on the radio nowadays 🤣👍
Thank you so so very much for sharing this interview with David Cassidy was an very understated as an artist but loved so much by his fans .thank you so much for these tapes.I agree with David he was just a money maker for the music industry. David was a phanaminal preformer and and he beautifully the voice of an angel.I really enjoy listening to David talk . I didn’t know that he done drugs,
It is hard to believe what he says, in some interviews he mentions drug use, in others he stayed away from drugs. Go figure.
Mr. Mintz does something no other interviewer can do: he asks good, meaningful questions without going on the attack. He shows respect. He is both smart and a gentleman. Notice who soft spoken, and patient he is!
He also KNOWS his subject. That is rare these days! These kids on tv know nothing about their subject except maybe a paragraph or two off of Wikipedia!
The above explains your all enjoying these interviews to the point where you: do not wish to shut them off and want a lot more! Think about that!
I know of which I speak. I have worked in many facets of the media since 1974.
hi don, thank you very much for your kind and generous comment. much appreciated.
It IS a WONDERFUL Miracle These tapes ( after all those yrs ) Can still be listened to ! That SHOUTS LOUDLY They should ALL be Published ! Thank You Soo Much for this. I Loved listening to it.
What a great find. Thank you, Elliott. I'd love to hear anything you wish to share about David. He literally saved a teenager's (my) life at a time when he was the only friend I had (in his music). He meant a lot to me. Let me add that your voice and enunciation are very soothing and enjoyable to listen to as you speak. Thank you again.
hi rm. i think these hours of conversation with david include much that i wish to share about david, for now.
@@elliotmintzvideos I can understand your sentiment and remain appreciative for what you did share. It's a shame what fame and wealth can do to people as much as what the opposite does to others.
David spoke so eloquently. I could listen to him all day.
If only he was treated fairly,poor kid was pushed too hard.I wish his doctor discovered his failing liver years ago,so he could of gotten treatment and a liver transplant.His liver wasn't functioning and toxins were flooding his brain that's what was causing his confusion.
He assumed he inherited dementia like his mom.
hi karen. david had a very serious problem involving alcohol. it poisoned his body. he was in denial of his condition all of his life. i'm certainly not an expert in this field or a doctor. but i know, the person directly effected is the one who needs to seek treatment. unfortunately, by the time david came to grips with the issue, it was to late. we all lost.
@@elliotmintzvideos very sad for David.
WAY BEFORE David ever got sick.... 2004-2005 a Psychologist/ Therapist did some work in VA Hospitals w/WWII Vets & I was working w/people who had Life Altering experiences because of DUI’s, etc... She is the first one to have educated me that Dementia can be caused by Alcohol??😲😢She saw it firsthand working with Vets because before Vietnam & Addiction came back with them? Before that Alcohol was readily available & acceptable.... As I studied for my SOC/CJ degree my Advisor STRONGLY URGED me to take as much Psych Training/ Classes as possible becoz of what I planned to do... As I watched & listened to DC in his last few years I saw how “tormented” he was that he NEVER got into the details but I HEARD & SAW him LIVING with his ISSUES b4 we ever heard him admitting to his problems😢
Thank you so much for sharing those tapes with us. I just finished listening to the whole video. I need some time to let it sink all in. Like someone else said, I will never see David quite the same way. What you say make sense. I wished we could have me him happy like he did for us.
I enjoyed listening to this. Thank you so much.
Thank you for sharing. I love hearing the ‘real’ David. ❤️
Puppy song was song by David cassidy it made what to cry it was on for the love of dogs
Thank you
I am watching and listening with a heavy heart; seeing David Cassidy was my first concert at the Rhode Island Auditorium on April 5, 1972. I remember when I first heard "I think I love You" on the radio, my eyes flew open with excitement . .. then to see this great looking, seemingly fun loving teenage character he portrayed quite nicely . . . I was hooked. Thank you for sharing these tapes. One thing that struck me when you were talking about the screaming fans . . . I never understood that. . . . I attended his concert with my parents . . . who were subjected to the hundred's of shrieking young girls my age . . . although I was 15 and perhaps a year or two older than most . . . but MY GOD, I hated the screaming . . . it made no sense to me. How could this be, he was singing his heart out, he was barely heard - - it made me crazy, and my parent too . . . and you are correct, my Mom adored him too. Let's face it, he was beautiful . . . hair, smile, character . . . I loved Keith but always knew it was a character he was playing. I am in awe that you lived next door to him and befriended him . . . still.
You describe very nicely that this screeching, which probably prevented a lot of fans from going to his concerts at this time - even though they were always sold out - despite the screeching! Because he was just a real beautyful eye-catcher.
I have listened to this many times now and find it so heartbreaking that an articulate and driven young man was unable to be taken seriously by the industry that only wanted to capitalise on his looks.
He had a depth of character we were never allowed to see, despite the fact that we would probably have adored him more for his sensitivity.
We miss him more with each passing year as we carry on growing old with only our memories of him to comfort us.
Thankyou so much for allowing us to share with you his thoughts, please do publish more.
Im sure all that have listened to these tapes so far will be on tender hooks waiting for more.
So far I have just got through the first 51 minutes and have found your background very informative. I find all this so interesting and can’t wait to hear the tapes. Thank you so much for doing this!
Mr. Mintz, I just can't thank you enough. Hearing David's voice was incredible. These recordings give us exactly what you say David wanted his fans to know. Honestly, I can't help but feel sorry for him. He seemed to be such a kind and sincere person. These tapes open up the door to the real world of David Cassidy. I've read his autobiographies and they don't even come close to touching his life experiences like these recordings do. Hearing more of these tapes would be a dream come true. I just hope the memories aren't too painful for you. We love you Elliot Mintz. Have a Merry Christmas!
thank you fleta. i understand how deeply david's life impacted his fans. i'm also encouraging new visitors to this channel to 'subscribe'. i welcome you to do the same.
He was extraordinarily beautiful, especially in his prime. Later I didn't like his appearance style so much anymore and still even later, marked by his addiction, it could no longer be compared with his former appearance. However, it wasn't just his appearance that was fascinating then, but also his extraordinary voice. And so these both sides together made his great success possible. Said in few words: No matter what ultimately led to David Cassidy succumbing to his addiction later, he was then the biggest teen idol and after still for many years a great talented singer, with a unique voice, but songwriter too and thoroughbred musician and so I will keep him in good memory !! RIP
This is the best of David. Hilarious story about trippin in the canyon.
What a treasure of a recording. Thank you Elliot For having the wisdom to record this so long ago and keep it safe and private during David’s lifetime.
you are welcome. it pleases me that almost 30,000 people have listened to some of these tapes so far. it is also most uplifting when a listener clicks the 'subscribe' button. it's free and i accept each new subscriber as a vote for me to post more material.
Thank you so much Elliot for this gem and a piece of pop culture that is frozen in time. I love hearing you guys walking in the water, the splashing and crashing of the waves.. Then sitting at the dinner table with the two of you. It's like taking a time capsule to the past. The thing I love most is David being heard and telling his thoughts and truths unfiltered without trying to impress anybody.
time does not allow for me to respond to each of your questions. please enjoy what is here as opposed to dwelling upon what you perceive to be missing.
@@elliotmintzvideos I understand. Thanks again for sharing these amazing conversations from a man that is very missed by all.
This was riveting. It is clear the relationship David had with you and you really do let David speak for himself. Thank you for this incredible opportunity to hear how he saw the world and the struggle he had to be the person he wanted at this time and really, how this played out in his life. He remains so loved by his fans from all decades across his too short life. He did bring joy and light.. to us any way .
you are most welcome, sally.
Man I didn’t know of Eliot before this year and I feel like I’ve missed out. Truly amazing interviews. I can listen to this man all day
thanks, joey. have you subscribed to this free channel?
@@elliotmintzvideos absolutley!!!!
Thank you for sharing this wonderful interview, Elliot. You are appreciated.
Enjoyed listening to this. A deeper look inside DAVID, his thoughts and Feelings.
Loved listening to these tapes, with David talking to a trusted friend. It’s so different from other interviews where he’s “on.”
It continues to break my heart that someone who brought so much happiness to so many - and who was a pintpoint of bright light in an otherwise dark childhood for some of us - passed on without knowing that some of us had grown with him and would have truly liked to have known him as a person, flaws and all.
This is a wonderful example of how a little kindness can be such a blessing - to him, to you, and to all of us here listening more than 40 years later... As I listened to my first favorite artist reveal himself to you Elliot, I fell my heart burst as I wanted to shake you both saying, Don't you get it? Considering his whole trajectory, the fact he was thrust into a live concert performance with virtually NO preparation, rehearsals etc...but that his considerable artistic chops emerged in the throes of being dropped into that situation. It PROVES that he was an artist capable of creating through this medium, even though it was not his preferred flavor or genre. He did create. Despite this, he Did make us believe in Summer Days, Waking up In Love, and more. And for those of us who did not have a family, nor brother like he portrayed, or were denied parental approval, or worse yet felt and endured that jealousy from a parent, we too found a seat in that living room a few hours each month. I dare say though, that it must have been bittersweet, to be cast in the role creating an existence which had to amplify the contrast of his own family situation. Had to feel like a two edged sword at the time. I pray that he understands all this now in eternity. I pray he has a high now, far surpassing those he spoke of here. I pray that now the veil of our limited human perception in this life has been lifted, he can see more clearly. We are all eternal beings living in a temporary situation. This body, this "earth suit" we each have is temporary. Our existence however, goes on. Yet, I am grateful I got to see him in Cleveland twice during the early years. These were the first concerts I had ever been to as a youngster. As an adult woman who'd been through the many valleys that living this life entails, I was looking forward to seeing him in a more intimate setting at our local fine arts venue. A fitting kind of bookend to my interesting little life. Anticipating the day of getting my tickets while mowing the lawn, I heard the radio announcement - he was cancelling his tour due to dementia. I was crestfallen in that moment but quickly reminded we all experience change with the passage of time; And just how precious every moment is and not to take any of it for granted. Thank You Elliot for sharing David
hi tamarie. thank you for your thoughtful comments. please subscribe to this free channel. your comments will be welcome by all who read them.
Your tapes have stood up EXTREMELY, well by the way. I'm listeing to this with a set of cheap, dollar store, earbuds, and man, I'm picking up everything. Chrystal clear, as if you did this interview yesterday or something. Amazing. So happy you decided to keep these. So happy they were stored in a good, air tight I guess, place.
Man, I simply, can't get over his lovely voice. Even his speaking voice. So soft and kind and gentle. He was still, a kid here, pretty much, yet he sounds like he's been around forever. Awesome.
My Best. Out. 🙂🖐🏼
they took a long time to digitalize and edit. have your subscribed to this free channel?
@@elliotmintzvideos : Hello Brother. How are you? Not yet. 😁
Here now, watching some really, moving videos of the soccer world's support for the Ukraine. Absolutely, terrible what is happening there. So hope they are able to get Putin out of power soon, somehow.
Actually, much of this material, almost half really, stood up extremely well, as I mentioned before. You could almost, think you were interviewing David yesterday actually, rather than over 40 years ago. Must be so wild for you listening to this all these decades later.
I'm actually, to the part in your video where you state the tapes are starting to get a bet bad. Around halfway through. I've been sidetracked with other things lately.
Man, even now, David STILL, has a loyal, devout and vocal fan club. I've been amazed by all the tribute videos of David recommended to me, since I started watching this. And hey, I came across a video a few weeks ago that showed where David was born and raised. Wow, man, I had no idea that David came from such modest, humble, beginnings. His childhood home looks so, lovely even, now. Makes you love and admire the guy all the more.
Warmest Wishes My Brother. Be Well and Safe. Out For Now. 🙂🖐🏼
I love a person like Elliot who thinks before he speaks and then speaks and enunciates well. He really puts great thought into what he is trying to convey and that is why it comes out so authentic and eloquent.
I can’t help but wonder what would have happened to David if he hadn’t lost his fortune early on. I heard him say one time that he would only release a record if he thought it would be a hit and I wondered ‘did he need the money’ ‘? I think when he met Sue Shifrin and they made ‘Lying to myself’ he had truly found himself. It was a terrific record that never got the success it deserved.
Thank you so much for sharing this Elliot. It is a fascinating insight into a point in time of a very complex man.
I know it must be a lot of work for you to put this togethrr but I sincerely hope you will be gracious enough to share more of your precious recordings. Thank you again!
Yes a fan from the beginning, I saw David Live at The White City Stadium in 1974. David was 8 years older than me. I was far too young then, but old enough to know the most beautiful man in the world ever. XX Oh to have met him.
I have read his book twice still miss him
David Cassidy es uno de los grandes artistas que me recuerda los tiempos de mi juventud cuando por primera vez conocí el Amor. Felicidades, grande trabajo Senor Mintz. Rest in peace, David Cassidy.
It is sad hearing him talking about booze, knowing it killed him.
Thank you for this video,I saw David twice in concert here in the UK,Was lucky to get his autograph after the White City Stadium concert when we found out where he was staying and left our autograph books there,I watched the last documentary about him and was in tears at the end,Felt sorry and upset for him then and still do today.
hi betty,
the a&e documentary was powerful and accurate. yes, the final few moments of the broadcast were heartbreaking. but we must remember david wanted to speak openly and truthfully.....especially about his issues with alcohol. it must have taken a great deal of courage to make the declaration he did. some other lives may have been saved as a result of his candor.
@@elliotmintzvideos That's true, sometimes others have to die for others to live, but why did it have to be him??? After listening to that tape, I felt like I had been sitting in an AA meeting. He definitely was alcoholic even at a young age. I was the same way but got recovery 26 years ago. I heard myself in many things he said. He was for sure alcoholic I am so sorry to say and for me, I feel SO BAD because that didn't have to happen to him. I've had many tears over this.....He was so talented and a beautiful person. I've been a fan of David and loved him for 50 years (when Partridge Family came out). For him to die like that breaks my heart. The tape was great and how you handled it. I appreciate you sharing it.
Wow Elliot, this is precious . . . his voice is so clear and crisp; so real. Thank you.
As a avid David fan I can't tell you how much I enjoyed these tapes, to hear David's voice, in his own words. Looking forward to many more! Thank you Elliot.
Thanks so much for sharing these tapes. I have listened 3 times now and have heard something new each time. I hope you will be sharing more in the future. I am now working my way through all your other interviews. I love them all. Thanks again.
hi lynne. please take your time. please take your time. between this channel and my website, i think we have posted more than 300 hours of material. i also have a 'facebook' page for occasional late night musings. just take what you need and leave the rest. not everyone will be interested in the people i have interacted with over the years.....but you just may stumble upon someone 'new' to your ears that will be reaching you at the perfect moment.
Great tapes. Thanks for sharing, Elliot. It really is sad to see how the Hollywood PR machine takes over. It seems common that artists are not free to create unless they are not under the Hollywood claws. Looking at many interviews David did, it was always steered back to the Partridge Family and he was forced to sing, I Think I Love You, possibly millions of times. I had to mute it. I was so sick of that song and I cannot even imagine how sick of that song David was. What is the saying??? Give the people what they want? That's where the money is. Many people believe that fame and fortune is the road to glory and easy street, but it would seem some of the most popular stars like David Cassidy and Michael Jackson were slaves, only difference is that David was wise beyond his years and could see where he was headed and quit the touring. David was also the one to talk about the PR machine creating a character that wasn't him and he constantly spoke about how he was loosing his identity. He was fighting to be true to himself and what he desired as an artist rather than what the PR machine presented for him. At the end of the day people just want to be loved and accepted for who they are, not for some kind of persona or title that was created for them.
I am now hearing your Maui recordings and to hear him speak freely. Your description of his passing and the last thing he said made me cry. Any friend he had should have felt what you said. He and Jack really did need more time.
Thank you for this. I enjoy hearing him speak. I have read his book. This is very informative. He was my first crush.
Thanks so much for this Elliot, I would love to hear more 2. Any chance of that happening?
hi maryjane. that depends of viewer (listener) interest. have you subscribed to this free channel? that's the only way i can determine who wants more of david or any of the other people i post about here.
Thank you for taking the time prepare and share these tapes. David's love and respect for his grandfather is beautiful. I hope to hear more in the future.
hi mirella. i was particularly touched by david's love and resect for his grandfather as well.
David Cassidy: "There was no art in what I was doing (musically)". I consider myself a connoisseur of music as I have all types of music in my collection, from metal to classical. Thousands and thousands of recordings. This particular statement was very unfortunate because some of the top songwriters, musicians, and producers in the music business created those recordings. Elliot was spot on by saying David was naive. David chose that path in life. No one forced him into that role. No one held a gun to his head to stay in that role. It seems like David made a career out of distancing himself from the early decisions he made in life. These weren't criminal decisions, like someone who hurt people. Quite opposite. His decisions made people happy. My biggest wish for David would have been for him to allow someone else to have taken the role of Keith Partridge. Someone who wouldn't have subsequently regretted that role or made a point to denounce it every chance he could get. About 7 or so years ago I had an opportunity to purchase tickets to see David in concert. Finally a chance to see the man who was responsible for the soundtrack of my childhood. Right before I purchased them, word come out that David was arrested again for drunk driving. It reminded me that not only was there a good chance David would not show up for the gig, but most likely I would not want to see what had become of this man if he did appear. I passed.
You have to understand David wanted out of the Keith gig....but the studio would have sued him and he would never work again in the industry. There really wasn't anything he could do his life path was set. He was also immature at that time and didn't really understand just how naive he was. Later on, he did finally realize the worth of playing the role of Keith and how it allowed him to even have the continued success that he had and was accepting of all things Partridge. He even toured with Danny and the PF Bus and did several appearances with all the PF actors and even was a part of the remake of the PF, which never took off, but David did not shy away from doing what he could for the show that made him a star. He just was not ready to be that famous that fast, which no other person could have coped with either. His talent should be remembered because it was massive and not his personal faults.
Thank you for doing this I hope you do more of it you are a good friend to him
Elliot, thank you so much for sharing this with us. It was beautiful to listen to. When I was 15, and head over heels in love with David, I did not understand nor comprehend the pressures he faced and lived with. He was so young. I do remember my mother telling me that he looked 'tired'. She could see his burden etched on his beautiful features. I understood many years later. How I wish I could tell him I am sorry for the times it got too much for him, how it impacted his life in some way or degree every decade thereafter. He had a beautiful, unique speaking voice. Articulate, thoughtful, passionate, soulful. Thank you again Elliot, for giving us a rare chance to go back in time and hear from David himself; unstaged, unrehearsed, unguarded. Just beautiful xx
thank you, sandra. that was my intention. you stated it well '......to present david himself, unstaged, unrehearsed and unguarded'.
Meredith Baxter's autobiography has a brief mention of David & her relationship with him. It's a sweet remembrance.
I didn't know that, I'll have to read her autobiography. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Elliot for making this video,it was lovely to realise how much he cared about his fans,even from the beginning,from his first concerts till the end. Loved the honesty about the drugs he took,and the story about the police stopping him and his friends,he could tell a good story,he was very funny,not used to hearing David speaking like this! Hearing the story about Culver City showed the sensitivity that was in him,he way he spoke about her was so beautiful,so sincere,very touching. By letting us listen to this gives us a fantastic insight into the life of this unique human being,who gave so much joy to millions of his fans,it's amazing to listen to,hope there may be more of these tapes you can share with us. Thanks again Elliot.
you are welcome, carol. david was a fine storyteller and candid in his expression. one of his frustrations was his inability to express himself freely in the media. he was always asked the same questions and journalists did not take the time to look into his music or his innermost thoughts. i attempted to provide him with that opportunity.