Bob Cowsill Reconnects with Artie Kornfeld
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ส.ค. 2024
- In 1968, The Cowsills' father/manager Bud Cowsill fired their co-producer/writer/arranger/collaborator/mentor Artie Kornfeld. 38 years later, Bob Cowsill and Artie Kornfeld met at long last to talk through what happened.
Video shot by Ian Broyles. - บันเทิง
Years ago I had a nice talk with Artie regarding the whole "The Rain, The Park..." song and how it came about. He pretty much told me what he shares here but he expounded on it by telling me It was literally a make or break situation for the Cowsills. Additionally he explained to me how the group ended up on MGM Records after having been unceremoniously dumped by Mercury Records. I told Artie that this song was amongst my all-time favorites and how I never tire of its amazing production work. He was a bit "well I had to do what I had to do" about it but I suspect he knows just how great the song is. He helped to create a true classic!
Oh, absolutely!
@@louisepalanker I haven't seen Artie in years. His son used to come into my little record store. Eventually Artie showed up and introduced himself. I converged on him so fast with my inquiries about "The Rain, The Park, and Other Things". I never even thought to ask him about Woodstock! For me it was all about the Cowsills!
@@douglasleftwich3936 Haha! Maybe he'll be back. He knows a lot about a lot!
That song was "shamanistic"...yes, I agree. It predicted the people who would be called "flower children."
Louise you do beautiful work on all things Cowsill❤️you need to know that.
Thank you so much, Cindy.
Excellent interview! Really interesting.
Yes!
Talked to Artie the other day he is having a lot of back trouble so keep him in your thoughts.
We will keep him in our thoughts for sure.
@@louisepalanker don't know why I typed faults. Old age I guess. lol
@@charlesfoutch1132 Auto-correct strikes again.
Thanks for sharing this. I knew zero about Artie Kornfeld. What an amazing man, such a phenomenal person. The Cowsill family is so talented, along with an interesting childhood. It's been an interesting journey reading/listening about their childhood. Their father seemed like such a horrible person. I wonder if he ever confronted the kids and wife about the past and asked for forgiveness. I hope so.
He did to a certain extent. They all have stories. Check out my playlist called Documenting The Cowsills and you will find more on that topic.
Thank You Soooooo Much Louise for sharing this video !!! I have come to love the cowsills and Bob Represents them so good . I hope they tour in 2021 !!!!!
I believe they will!
Revelations here Cowsill fans, definitely check this out. Mr. Cowsill seemed to crush the life out of this band.
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Artie and Bob talking about harmonizing and layering is so true. I’ve heard the The Rain, The Park, etc. since it came out, but listening now you hear all these layers. Artie is a genius, and Bob and the rest of the Cowsills are immensely talented. So good to see the surviving members doing well. They have earned every second of the peace and joy they have now.
Absolutely!
I remember hearing their hit song in my early years but never knew who sang it. I've always liked it. Now I'm learning all about the Cowsills and I'm catching up. Great behind the scenes info. I wonder what their lives would have been if their father stayed out of the picture. Thanks for the video!
Interesting question. It's so difficult to know.
The Rain etc hit number 2 on the national Billboard charts for 2 weeks although on Cashbox it did go #1 plus in a lot of local
markets...still a great record!
Louise Palanker, The clips from you film on You Tube are fantastic. How can we watch The full documentary in Canada? It isn't available on Amazon/Prime here.
I just don't know. I'm an independent filmmaker so I don't have the benefit of a company that would help me navigate the tricky aspects of distribution but I will ask some questions. I know you can probably find the DVD on eBay.
@@louisepalanker Thank you.
Are they still part of the “ Happy Together” tour
They are. Maybe next summer they will be back touring.
@@louisepalanker would love to try and see them!!!
@@julielucia3930 Yes! One day soon!
I would like to know the scenario that led to the cowsills signing to Johnny Nash label Joda records in the mid 60s
I'm not sure of the details but I think that Johnny Nash saw The Cowsills when they performed on the Today Show in 1965.
Thank you for the info
I always wanted to hear from Johnny Nash about the Cowsills
Unfortunately Johnny passed on in 2020 at age 80
@@SOUL-ry2ds Yes, I think Bob was very interested in this question as well because he was too young to know why things were happening. He may have had a chance to talk to Johnny and gain more clarity. I will see what I can find out.
Imagine a white pop group signing with a label owned by a black partnership during the turbulent mid 60s
Most unusual scenario
@@SOUL-ry2ds They were pretty soulful back then. It would make a great film!
Kornfeld was the first to layer vocals...hmmm, didn't know that. He was born in '42 while the greatest vocal groups in history were making records during WW-2...The Andrews Sisters?...that was a harmony singing thing. So he arranged music before he was born? Hmmm, this guy can do anything! Well, New Yorkers...they really can.
I think he's talking about doubling a track.
When was this chat held between Bob and Artie?
Maybe in 2009 or thereabouts.
@@louisepalanker thank you
Thanks so much. This clip is both entertaining and informative. I am sure that all cowsill fans appreciate all you have done on behalf of this terrific musical group and family.
@@maryshaffer8557 Thank you, Mary. I do have a lot of footage and I am going to make an effort to share more of it with you.
Man Bob interrupts as much as Susan.
Let artie talk.
Yeah