Richie has always had his head and heart in the right place. I admire the attitude of not falling for the trappings of show business that have had so many casualties. Great artist but humble with his feet solidly planted on the ground. I admire those qualities. Good for him. Thanks for sharing.
@@stormbringercoming8105 McGuinn too! Which is what makes Dave McGowan's effort to lump the Byrds into his conspiracy - laden thesis of his book 'Weird Scenes...' such an undiscerning laughable mess. If you know ANYTHING about the fierce, diverse individuality of these folks, you understand that they deserve better than to be reduced to unwitting, cartoonish dupes of a CIA psy op. I don't need these guys to be saints,but some people just can't bear to contemplate the kind hearted purity of vision in guys like Richie, Chris, Roger and some of their contemporaries.
Saw Richie Furay last year in L.A. with Dave Mason, he was amazing. We got a chance to speak with him after the show about working with Peter Tork, whom I booked and managed with his own group Shoe Suede Blues for a few years from 2004-2009.
i was an enthusiastic fan of the short-lived Buffalo Springfield back in my Hippy days (the '60's). When they re-formed for a concert at Shoreline Amphitheater in 2010, I couldn't resist, even though I could only get a seat on the lawn for a cool Autumn rainy night. I hardly noticed the discomfort of sitting on the cold, wet lawn as they transported me back in time to glory days, sounding just like back then! It was magic!
I always felt Richie was under rated, but nice to hear he's taken the best care of himself and his energy is amazing! Good luck and God bless you, Richie!
There’s a track on the Buffalo Springfield box set with Richie in the studio alone recording a demo of his song “Sad Memory”. You can hear the talk from the booth asking what’s the song called and Richie’s response, and then he sings and plays it. It’s absolutely beautiful. The sound quality is superb and you can really grasp what an incredible talent Richie is. Highly recommended if you haven’t heard it.
I remember how bowled over I was when first heard the 2nd POCO album (orange crate cover). Something I still listen to on a regular basis. Just amazing.
Brother John. It’s so so great to see Richie so excited about the work that he is involved with. I believe that he’s the lost talent of the Buffalo Springfield. Everyone remembers Steven, Neil, and at the end Jim. I’m looking forward to the next installment. You and your family have a great Sunday evening. God bless.
God bless you Richie. Have loved everything you've ever done & look forward to much more! And you are looking good brother at 76! I'm 72 & hoping to look as good as you when I hit that number.
Richie, you have contributed to saving souls with your album I've Got A Reason. That is a bigger accomplishment than any secular achievement you could have had or have. That is eternal. Thank you.
Thank you John for another great interview With Richie! I watched some of the segments on Country Music by Ken Burns. I really enjoyed hearing the history and development of Country music in that documentary. However, I too didn't hear any mention of either Buffalo Springfield or Poco as being influential which was a disappointment to me. I appreciate your work.
It wasn't dope, booze or sex that made the music of the 60s so great. It was the sense of competition that forced each musician to put on their best efforts. The "I'll show you" mentality forced musicians to get off their asses and make some of the greatest music ever.
Truth! It wasn't an organic scene in the slightest! Look into the names, their families, mainly fathers careers, and the education and upbringing of these "stars"!
We have heard and know about the 60's and early 70's excesses of living in Laurel Canyon. It is refreshing to hear that not all musicians were drawn into the morass. I think Richie's gravitational pull with Poco helped him to pull away from those influences. I think God was starting to move in his life and he understood that he needed his own identity not just the Laurel Canyon identity.
I appreciate Richie's honesty, in acknowledging the fact that he tweaked the vocals , although they were recorded while the instrumental performance was being recorded. I look forward to hearing the finished album!
Funny I just punched "Almost Famous" to record on the DVR (movie depicting Cameron Crowe's early days breaking into "rock journalism") and an hour later, I hit a link to Richie performing a couple years ago in California, and then found out about the documentary. God works in mysterious ways, but I'm looking forward to seeing the documentary, for all the reasons people mentioned in the comments here. "There's something happening here, what it is ain't exactly clear..." but that's the joy of this ride of Life. Thank you Richie, and interviewer, brings back great memories.
Bill Batstone. My former pastor worked with him in Maranatha Music. If you get a chance, there’s a documentary on Lonnie Frisbee, I believe on TH-cam. That kind of describes the movement Richie found himself in.
The weight meant a lot to me.... Cuz as a kid I was growing up on sunset boulevard. . and the thousand people showed up there to do the protest with something I had never seen before and for me it was scary... I didn't know hippies yet.....I went up on the hill and then later on saw on the news at the police showed up....and of course they had to beat the crap out of everybody there at least get them moving.... When I became aware of what the words to the song meant I started putting two and two together with that song..... It prompted me to look into it all. .. I learned to love the hippies...Well I won't say that it was the impetus for the starting of my counterculture existence it was definitely one of the meaningful moments that led to it...
Regarding internet: My high school ukulele club has video contests, and one year a student covered a Ramones song. After posting it, my phone blew up the next days with messages. The first one was "My name is CJ Ramone and I approve of this video." He then started reposting it trying to win the student an ukulele (which did occur). May not be an original Ramone, but he certainly earned my respect.
I think richie is handsome for a 76 year old, very cute, I'm only half his age though , ask him if he likes an olive skinned girl with an English accent 🥰
“Weird Scenes Inside the Canyon” is the best book ever written about the military operation that created the hippie music scene at the Canyon before San Fran became the hippie hub. There were over 100 horrific murders in and around the Canyon with occult/satanic activity. Open your eyes and read that book. All this other stuff is surface nonsense worshipping musicians who weren’t really that good except for a few of them. Jim Morrison’s father was an Admiral who ran the Gulf of Tonkin fake attack that started Vietnam. Every musician from the Canyon had military or intelligence connections. Wake up
Dave McGowan's daughter has put her fathers writing on this subject on the internet at The Center For An Informed America so you can read that story for free. A number of Dave's conclusions are a bit of a stretch as far as I'm concerned but it is still a fascinating tale.
Yeah that's good conspiracy theory stuff about the military connection. I read the website, I may read the book. Any canyon right in LA was destined to draw murders. Connections can be shown but their meaning... to be pondered... sussed. Lighten up. That's a part of being woke!
That's a whole lot of positive energy from a great man.
Richie has always had his head and heart in the right place. I admire the attitude of not falling for the trappings of show business that have had so many casualties. Great artist but humble with his feet solidly planted on the ground. I admire those qualities. Good for him. Thanks for sharing.
His shunning of the typical rock star lifestyle is most likely why he still looks healthy and very energetic today at 76.
Not getting caught up in the lifestyle of the time is why people like Richie and Chris Hillman are still vital.
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McGuinn too!
Which is what makes Dave McGowan's effort to lump the Byrds into his conspiracy - laden thesis of his book 'Weird Scenes...' such an undiscerning laughable mess.
If you know ANYTHING about the fierce, diverse individuality of these folks, you understand that they deserve better than to be reduced to unwitting, cartoonish dupes of a CIA psy op.
I don't need these guys to be saints,but some people just can't bear to contemplate the kind hearted purity of vision in guys like Richie, Chris, Roger and some of their contemporaries.
Richie does not look 76 years old. The guy has so much energy! Thats what happens when you spend your life doing what you love!
I was just thinking the same thing. He looks amazing!!! Full of energy and great vibes. What a legend
Adrenochrome. Check that out. He's an elitist insider. Laurel Canyon had power back then.
Saw Richie Furay last year in L.A. with Dave Mason, he was amazing. We got a chance to speak with him after the show about working with Peter Tork, whom I booked and managed with his own group Shoe Suede Blues for a few years from 2004-2009.
I just love Richies boundless enthusiasm! And may I just add that he is aging Very Well!!!
i was an enthusiastic fan of the short-lived Buffalo Springfield back in my Hippy days (the '60's). When they re-formed for a concert at Shoreline Amphitheater in 2010, I couldn't resist, even though I could only get a seat on the lawn for a cool Autumn rainy night. I hardly noticed the discomfort of sitting on the cold, wet lawn as they transported me back in time to glory days, sounding just like back then! It was magic!
I've always liked this guy a lot. Such a positive force of energy. I wish there were more people like him in the world, not just entertainment.
Richie has been living right. Early 60's maybe but not late seventies. Way to go Richie. Love your music.
Makes my heart happy that Richie and Timothy still have a relationship🎶🕉🌞
I always felt Richie was under rated, but nice to hear he's taken the best care of himself and his energy is amazing! Good luck and God bless you, Richie!
There’s a track on the Buffalo Springfield box set with Richie in the studio alone recording a demo of his song “Sad Memory”. You can hear the talk from the booth asking what’s the song called and Richie’s response, and then he sings and plays it. It’s absolutely beautiful. The sound quality is superb and you can really grasp what an incredible talent Richie is. Highly recommended if you haven’t heard it.
That box set is amazing
I remember how bowled over I was when first heard the 2nd POCO album (orange crate cover). Something I still listen to on a regular basis. Just amazing.
Brother John. It’s so so great to see Richie so excited about the work that he is involved with. I believe that he’s the lost talent of the Buffalo Springfield. Everyone remembers Steven, Neil, and at the end Jim. I’m looking forward to the next installment. You and your family have a great Sunday evening. God bless.
What a great interview, I have the book he wrote about Buffalo Springfield. One of my favorite bands of the late 60s
God bless you Richie. Have loved everything you've ever done & look forward to much more! And you are looking good brother at 76! I'm 72 & hoping to look as good as you when I hit that number.
Richie, you have contributed to saving souls with your album I've Got A Reason. That is a bigger accomplishment than any secular achievement you could have had or have. That is eternal. Thank you.
amen
Thank you John for another great interview With Richie! I watched some of the segments on Country Music by Ken Burns. I really enjoyed hearing the history and development of Country music in that documentary. However, I too didn't hear any mention of either Buffalo Springfield or Poco as being influential which was a disappointment to me. I appreciate your work.
Thanks LaMar...John
It wasn't dope, booze or sex that made the music of the 60s so great. It was the sense of competition that forced each musician to put on their best efforts. The "I'll show you" mentality forced musicians to get off their asses and make some of the greatest music ever.
The Wrecking Crew.
Really enjoying these interviews, John. Keep ‘em coming!
Thanks Paul...John
Laurel Canyon has deep dark secrets.
Dave McGowan must have brought you here.
You know there are "Weird Scenes In The Canyon" 😕
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Truth! It wasn't an organic scene in the slightest! Look into the names, their families, mainly fathers careers, and the education and upbringing of these "stars"!
Yeah Jim Morrison: there are things known and things unknown and in between are The Doors.
Damn! 76 doesn’t look like it used to! He looks like he feels better than I ever have an I’m in my early(ish) 40’s!
We have heard and know about the 60's and early 70's excesses of living in Laurel Canyon. It is refreshing to hear that not all musicians were drawn into the morass. I think Richie's gravitational pull with Poco helped him to pull away from those influences. I think God was starting to move in his life and he understood that he needed his own identity not just the Laurel Canyon identity.
@@sheri4673 Papa John Phillips is one example-CIA and a Satanist.
Well, that’s what happened to my next door neighbor Lofton from Pozo Seco, so why not Poco also?
Richie, like the rest of us, is not without his flaws, .... but all told... he's one of the Good Guys
Awesome , can never hear enough of those stories.
I appreciate Richie's honesty, in acknowledging the fact that he tweaked the vocals , although they were recorded while the instrumental performance was being recorded. I look forward to hearing the finished album!
Richie is like an old friend ( though he doesn't know me ).
Thanks so much for this !
Richie is the real deal!❤
And John Barry is amazing super talented singer I don’t know what happened to him but I’m glad he mentioned him.
76 !! Wow , I’ll have what he’s having.
Funny I just punched "Almost Famous" to record on the DVR (movie depicting Cameron Crowe's early days breaking into "rock journalism") and an hour later, I hit a link to Richie performing a couple years ago in California, and then found out about the documentary. God works in mysterious ways, but I'm looking forward to seeing the documentary, for all the reasons people mentioned in the comments here. "There's something happening here, what it is ain't exactly clear..." but that's the joy of this ride of Life. Thank you Richie, and interviewer, brings back great memories.
Really great series of interviews with a musician who really was somewhat overlooked compared to the people he played with
Great stuff...Keep it up John...
Thank you for all of the great interviews John! You are the very best & most professional at what you do. Screw Dan Rather!
🤣🤣🤣
Bill Batstone. My former pastor worked with him in Maranatha Music. If you get a chance, there’s a documentary on Lonnie Frisbee, I believe on TH-cam. That kind of describes the movement Richie found himself in.
What’s the doc called? There are a bunch of vids on Frisbee on TH-cam.
Good interview and always interesting people
The weight meant a lot to me.... Cuz as a kid I was growing up on sunset boulevard. . and the thousand people showed up there to do the protest with something I had never seen before and for me it was scary... I didn't know hippies yet.....I went up on the hill and then later on saw on the news at the police showed up....and of course they had to beat the crap out of everybody there at least get them moving.... When I became aware of what the words to the song meant I started putting two and two together with that song..... It prompted me to look into it all. .. I learned to love the hippies...Well I won't say that it was the impetus for the starting of my counterculture existence it was definitely one of the meaningful moments that led to it...
Ritchie had common sense and that's why he is alive.
Man. Put this guy in the same room as Greg Bissonette… energy squared! 👍
Richie has to be the nicest guy in rock and roll. How old is he?!! He looks GREAT and has more energy than a nuclear reactor. /respect
Lookin pretty good for pushin 80.
When was this interview taped?Also any update on the Richie documentary?Thanks for any information.
Cool shirt!
Ken burns is the guy who made the documentary , the name he couldnt recall
Peter Tork gave me a lesson in how to hit a fastball at a batting cage in Brooklyn. How surreal was that moment?
named my dog after poco 💜
I think Ken Burns made the PBS special 👍
Love Richie Furay
Just wish his ego didn’t lead him away from Poco. The group survived and thrived but would have been better with him
That had to be the easiest interview you’ve ever done. You didn’t have to say a single thing 🥴
Her preferred name was Cass Elliot. She grew to hate being called Mama Cass.
Cameron has done great things for people but you'll never hear about it from him.
Mickey Dolenz mom used to do my mom's hair she was a beautician....
Part of Sweet Lunacy...
Well, okay
All these people were so young. I am wondering how they could all afford homes in the canyon. Or were they their parent's homes?
Regarding internet: My high school ukulele club has video contests, and one year a student covered a Ramones song. After posting it, my phone blew up the next days with messages. The first one was "My name is CJ Ramone and I approve of this video." He then started reposting it trying to win the student an ukulele (which did occur). May not be an original Ramone, but he certainly earned my respect.
Ken Burns?
I think richie is handsome for a 76 year old, very cute, I'm only half his age though , ask him if he likes an olive skinned girl with an English accent 🥰
Hes married
Hey I do. And I'm younger.
@@northernlight4614 lmao :D great comment !
“Weird Scenes Inside the Canyon” is the best book ever written about the military operation that created the hippie music scene at the Canyon before San Fran became the hippie hub. There were over 100 horrific murders in and around the Canyon with occult/satanic activity. Open your eyes and read that book. All this other stuff is surface nonsense worshipping musicians who weren’t really that good except for a few of them. Jim Morrison’s father was an Admiral who ran the Gulf of Tonkin fake attack that started Vietnam. Every musician from the Canyon had military or intelligence connections. Wake up
Shut up! Fool
Dave McGowan's daughter has put her fathers writing on this subject on the internet at The Center For An Informed America so you can read that story for free. A number of Dave's conclusions are a bit of a stretch as far as I'm concerned but it is still a fascinating tale.
I have that book on my Amazon wish list. I should get it. I’m aware of the CIA/ Satanist connections to the hippie/rock movement at the time.
Daves book opened my eyes.
Yeah that's good conspiracy theory stuff about the military connection. I read the website, I may read the book. Any canyon right in LA was destined to draw murders. Connections can be shown but their meaning... to be pondered... sussed. Lighten up. That's a part of being woke!
Umm....Stills, Timothy, Richie, Messina, and Neil, should find a drummer.
Who is this Furay ?
Sigma male
Richie who?