FC: R.I.P., David Crosby
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I made it to Bethel Woods last summer to just visit the site and museum. Was a beautiful summer day and the memories flowed all day long. Although I was only 6 years old for Woodstock, I wanted to feel the moment during my visit. A definite bucket list for us old hippies. Hard to believe in 1969 and in the span of 3 months there was the first man on the moon; Helter Skelter in Laurel Canyon and Woodstock.
It is a great place to visit, the museum
Is wonderful and it is one of the best concert venues around
We first saw the super group in 74 at Rich Stadium in Buffalo with Jesse Colin Young and the Youngbloods and Santana opening. CSNY played every bit of 4 hours. We took 120 joints into the stadium along with some other party favors and by the time it was over everything had either been consumed or dispensed into the crowd. We were just part of a big rag tag gang of high school kids having a great time. You remember some shows more than others for the fun and your remember others for the music. This one still sticks out in my memory on both accounts. We got to see them ( CSNY ) several more times over the years, another show that sticks out was a summer show at Hershey maybe 15 years ago.
In between and after we saw CN, CSN, DC, Stills/ Young Band, Stills on various tours over the years. They never ever disappointed. Never. Never had an off evening. They wrote great songs and the performed at the top of their ability every single show. Neil still brings it but there is no turning back the clock. I implore several of my addicted to the News Algorithm friends to turn off the news, put on some music and chill out. If you can’t find anything new then listen to what used to make you happy. There isn’t a song they wrote be it big chord rocker or gentle ballad that didn’t and doesn’t bring a smile to your face or jog a memory in your cranium of a moment that was worth thinking about again and again.
He was a beyond interesting man who owned up to his shortcomings and the rifts he created. At times, David Crosby spent more time hurtling over the abyss than the abyss could handle. RIP.
And if today wasn’t the seminal departure that makes you realize time is fleeting, hopefully some other passing does.
As Warren Zevon said….Enjoy every sandwich.
In between and after we saw CN, CSN, DC, Stills/ Young Band, Stills on various tours over the years. They never ever disappointed. Never. Never had an off evening. They wrote great songs and the performed at the top of their ability every single show. Neil still brings it but there is no turning back the clock. I implore several of my addicted to the News Algorithm friends to turn off the news, put on some music and chill out. If you can’t find anything new then listen to what used to make you happy. There isn’t a song they wrote be it big chord rocker or gentle ballad that didn’t and doesn’t bring a smile to your face or jog a memory in your cranium of a moment that was worth thinking about again and again.
He was a beyond interesting man who owned up to his shortcomings and the rifts he created. At times, David Crosby spent more time hurtling over the abyss than the abyss could handle. RIP.
And if today wasn’t the seminal departure that makes you realize time is fleeting, hopefully some other passing does.
As Warren Zevon said….Enjoy every sandwich.
Just a little aside, David Crosby gave Bob Weir the main riff in Playing in the Band.
He also taught the Grateful Dead how to do a better job of harmonizing.
props to @rudedude for the If Only I could Remember my Name mention. Incredible bunch of songs.
He also taught the Grateful Dead how to do a better job of harmonizing.
props to @rudedude for the If Only I could Remember my Name mention. Incredible bunch of songs.
I like to think that I'm still having a good run
And this track from his most recent release written with Donald Fagen, what a song!
Yeah, you’re still kicking *** and taking names.I like to think that I'm still having a good run
I have no idea who you are @K-Live but I find myself thankful that you are on this board.
Celebrate the positive. Yeah, I know that sounds trite but why not?
@northwoods i had no idea you were older. Are you still down in Goose Creek/Charleston area? I may look you up this summer if that’s ok.
His last few albums were very good. Thanks for the link.
Well said, fair. And musical abilities stay with you longer than some other talents. Look at the folks that are still rocking in their 70s.
As what little athletic ability I had fades into the rear view mirror, I still get up in front of people every Thursday night and sing and play my guitar. With my torn meniscus and partially torn labrum, the only way I'd step on a basketball court right now is as an observer.
It's why I tried, unsuccessfully, to get my kids into music.
Looking back I wish I had played more piano and less basketball.....
Congrats to you!
I was never musically inclined but I took up the guitar 4 years ago, at age 70, and have not missed a day of practice since. I take weekly lessons and continue to improve. I will never be a great player, maybe not even a good one, but I love it more than I ever imagined.
I heard an interview with Graham Nash about this album. Basically he said, neither he nor Crobsy were good enough guitar players to really go on the road, or do an album (and thats why they recruited Neil Young) . That after they had recorded this album Steve Stills send them home. Stills then did all the instrumental work for th album, he recorded the guitars, the bass, played the drums etc etc. He left the vocals alone. The next day Nash, and Crobsy heard it for the first time, all of the Stills work and loved it. FWIW its a pretty accepted fact Crobsy was not a great guitar player.
Oh, trust me....im an incredibly mediocre guitarist. It is an avenue to allow me to perform solo because bands just never work out.
I've not progressed past strumming chords to accompany my not too shabby frontman shtick.
Good luck on your musical journey.
It seems like most players we know started with chords. I say , "we", because Mrs. Gambit started playing at the same time I did. Both of us started with an acoustic guitar and now we play only electrics. She also had no musical background. We practice alone and then together. Anyway, we started with playing melodies and only got into chords a year ago. She has a softer, smoother sound but I can play much faster. We play for relatives and friends and it's a joy playing together.
Singing and playing at the same time is something I'll never figure out.
To quote AC/DC.....I'll tell ya folks it's harder than it looks.
I once saw a guy at Captain Tony's in Key West singing, playing guitar and using a set of foot pedals to play base notes all at the same time.
I was honestly in awe and thought....how in the actual he**.
I was at the Spectrum in Philly and saw a guy do that once back in 1994. And then a few times after that...
I can deal with foot pedals no problem but my mouth just hangs open at the edge of drooling. And I make the Elvis/Jimmy Page grimace.
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