I'm right there with you on that. There sound was very unique. I recall as a kid, I would feel so happy when Indian lake, hair, or Flower girl would come on the radio.
A brilliant group. I have huge respect for their harmonies. Especially in the times of no auto tune, and studios only had eight tracks. They were the real deal. We saw them at Atlantic City when I was a kid, and the crowd was like Beatlemania. Love love love the Cowsills .
Feb. 1971. A clean, strait, up-beat rock-and-roll music VIDEO, performed by a family, good enough for children (heck they're hardly older than children themselves). Sober. Healthy. Radiant, even. What else could you possibly want?
I grew up in the 60s and 70s. There was so much good music during that time. This is a gem. Billy was not in the band for this performance. Paul's handling lead vocals. And Susan up there just dancing her heart out. So much talent.
Too bad this band was so hemmed in. Despite it all they still shine. Nice to see Mom sat this one out. Susan, at this point is still a mascot, but give her time, she'll come into her own. The boys drove this thing.
+BettinaBalser There music is very rare to find besides Greatest Hits Compilations, a lot of their best stuff is hard to find on CD, or Digital Downloads, its unfortunate
Hello, I'm 51 years old.I'm a professional songwriter/producer.I spent the first half of my career as a jobbing player which took me all over the world. I grew up hearing the name "The Cowsills"Yet I never knew who they were nor could I identify them with any specific song. I did however watch The Partridge family.I knew they were a fake band but i liked the show anyhow. Many years later I discovered that the TV show was based/stolen from this admittedly White bread family band.I can't truthfully say I like this or think it's good but I truly respect what they accomplished.They were a real band unlike much of today's pop and they did have some vocal talent.
Did MGM records release this as a single...it's pretty good. I was on the air in 1971 radio station in Connecticut...should of been..could of been a hit...
Susan claims she didn't learn guitar until she was 30. Also, there is footage of both Barry and Paul playing bass in the Playboy After Dark episode at this point. So, while Susan did play bass in one performance, I doubt she was being schooled at being the sole bassist as both Barry and Paul could play bass.
Poor old moon lost its lease. Now it's just another piece of real estate. Plane jumpers claimed their stake. No longer history, end of a mystery. It's made of rock and dust like you and me. Landed in peace. For mankind, ease your mind, Sorry indeed, so roll the tides, keep your pride. Shine on me. Man in the moon resigned. Packed and left to work full time, As Jupiter's lunar caretaker. Leading a pleasant life, Twelve moons and no moonlight, from Jupiter. Landed in peace. For mankind, ease your mind. Sorry indeed, so roll the tides, keep your pride. Shine on me. End of a fantasy. Lover's lie helplessly hoping for, Another moonlit shore. Moon walker what's your game? Ride the heaven print your name on every star. Don't go too far. For you may find, A hostile outer space, if you try to spread the human race.
Cowsills one of those bands like many back then where even there album tracks you need to listen to cause there great and susan was so cute not that shes not now but 👍😌
Isn't that Bill & Bob on guitars? Barry played bass & I'm not seeing a bass player. Bud kicked Bill out in 1970 (I think) & if this video was from '71 then I don't know how Bill could've been in it, unless the video was made before Bill was out & released afterwards . . . Idk? Bill's term for lip-synching videos was 'pre-records,' whereby they (pre) recorded the audio then 'lip-synched' live to the audio playback.
@@usmc-veteran73-77 It appears to me the 1971 date was when it aired on the Barbara McNair show. I'm guessing the video was recorded a significant time prior to that, b/c that looks like Bill on the left playing the hollow body Gretsch, but Daddy Dearest Bud ousted Bill sometime in 1970. I may be wrong, but that looks like Bob on the right playing the Rickenbacker, Paul on keyboards & John on drums. Barry was the bassist & I don't see a bass player in this one.
This was bubblegum music people. Susan was not even a teen yet. She danced this same way all they way back to the first Rain ... video. I think it is a well known fact that the last thing on Bud's mind was spending his money on dancing lessons for Susan.
@@orbitsun Yes, but that appears to me to be Bill on the left playing the hollow body Gretsch . . ? Bill was out in 1970 & the date on this says Feb '71, so I'm guessing it was taped before the date it was aired.
I loved the Cowsills but this one is creepy, also it’s a lineup that existed only after their decline - Bill gone, Paul didn’t have the magic of Bill or Barry or Bob, Susan was great but her dancing in the background alone was creepy.
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The older I get the more I enjoy the Cowsills. That's a lot coming from an old Zeppelin and Hendrix fan.
I'm right there with you on that. There sound was very unique. I recall as a kid, I would feel so happy when Indian lake, hair, or Flower girl would come on the radio.
@@tomjones2348 they had so great songs. My favorite would be "Hair"
One of the lesser-known gems. Really shines the spotlight on Paul. The song aged surprisingly well.
How the hell can they not be in the rock hall of fame? They were and still are better than a lot of the acts already in.
Based on pure talent they should be.
I agree
they should be i vote for them
I do too. I would vote for them!!@@rhondacannon7447
A brilliant group. I have huge respect for their harmonies. Especially in the times of no auto tune, and studios only had eight tracks. They were the real deal. We saw them at Atlantic City when I was a kid, and the crowd was like Beatlemania. Love love love the Cowsills .
They had the spotlight on Susan, but they didn't show her enough. We need more Susan!!! Love you Susan.
Barry was so dam cute. It's really sad that we lost him. RIP Barry. Your legacy lives on.
Feb. 1971. A clean, strait, up-beat rock-and-roll music VIDEO, performed by a
family, good enough for children (heck they're hardly older than children themselves). Sober. Healthy. Radiant, even. What else could you possibly want?
Not sober. Bill died of heroin, Barry died drunk in Katrina.
I love this song, Susan really had some moves dancing :-)
Love this song featuring Paul singing lead. He and Susan were always my favs. And this showcases them both. Well done!
Paul and Susan were the last to join.
Great song from an immensely underrated band. The Cowsills were a successful and INFLUENTIAL act.
Just another gem by this talented family. Oh, yeah...Susan rocks!
I've never heard of this song before. I'm glad that it was in stereo.
I've always liked watching Susan dance.
This was on an album called "IIxII".The title song was written by Billy under a 'pen name'.
My favorite song by The Cowsills🙂
I grew up in the 60s and 70s. There was so much good music during that time. This is a gem. Billy was not in the band for this performance. Paul's handling lead vocals. And Susan up there just dancing her heart out. So much talent.
Susan could really dance. And poor Barry's gone too.
By this time i think Billy had already gotten fired from the band by his dad. I might be wrong.
@@disasterpieces333 correct
It’s Paul on lead vocal.
you go flower girl!
Paul Cowsill is so darn cute . ❤️ 💕 💗 you. Love the Cowsills
OMG I've been in love with Paul since I was a teen!! That was 50 years ago!❤️❤️❤️
Love this song!!!!! Susan dancing is killer!!!
That's how they looked like in the seventies.
This song rocks!!!!
What a talented family
Yes they were and that's co.ing from an old Led Zeppelin fan
Too bad this band was so hemmed in. Despite it all they still shine. Nice to see Mom sat this one out. Susan, at this point is still a mascot, but give her time, she'll come into her own. The boys drove this thing.
I love this song and that girl can dance!
Have you seen the video of her dancing, during their performance on the Playboy After Dark show? Make sure you check it out if you haven't seen it. 😊
A GREAT band! The sixties wouldn't have been the same without them.
First time I have heard this song . Great song . ✌️
Never heard this song b4 - loved it - thanks for uploading & keeping us cowsill fans happy !
I remember these days. The Cowsills!
I really, really like this song. So of course it cannot be found on iTunes.
+BettinaBalser There music is very rare to find besides Greatest Hits Compilations, a lot of their best stuff is hard to find on CD, or Digital Downloads, its unfortunate
Great rock song and video, by a very underrated band. They were so talented, so well rehearsed.
Dig on Susan doing the frug. Isn't she just awesome.
Hello, I'm 51 years old.I'm a professional songwriter/producer.I spent the first half of my career as a jobbing player which took me all over the world.
I grew up hearing the name "The Cowsills"Yet I never knew who they were nor could I identify them with any specific song.
I did however watch The Partridge family.I knew they were a fake band but i liked the show anyhow.
Many years later I discovered that the TV show was based/stolen from this admittedly White bread family band.I can't truthfully say I like this or think it's good but I truly respect what they accomplished.They were a real band unlike much of today's pop and they did have some vocal talent.
You don't think this number is grooving? It's funky ♪♪♪♪♪
What's wrong with being whitebread?
Nothing wrong, I love Kilpatrick's.
On my side.
II by II.
Anything Changes.
Crystal Claps.
They proved they could put down grooves.
Did MGM records release this as a single...it's pretty good. I was on the air in 1971 radio station in Connecticut...should of been..could of been a hit...
Susan Cowsill at her best I think.She rarely danced then or now...but she should haved. Awfully cute footage.
I really like this song.
Paul does a great job on the lead vocal. I think Susan dances a combination of the frug and the jerk.
That Cowsill bunch did better than most. With a few production $$ this squabble would be a hit on Netflix!
Susan claims she didn't learn guitar until she was 30. Also, there is footage of both Barry and Paul playing bass in the Playboy After Dark episode at this point. So, while Susan did play bass in one performance, I doubt she was being schooled at being the sole bassist as both Barry and Paul could play bass.
I've seen stills of John on stage playing bass as well. He's referred to bass as his "4th instrument" (drums/piano/guitar/bass).
Susan sure had that one dance step down back then!
Poor old moon lost its lease.
Now it's just another piece of real estate.
Plane jumpers claimed their stake.
No longer history, end of a mystery.
It's made of rock and dust like you and me.
Landed in peace. For mankind, ease your mind,
Sorry indeed, so roll the tides, keep your pride.
Shine on me.
Man in the moon resigned.
Packed and left to work full time,
As Jupiter's lunar caretaker.
Leading a pleasant life,
Twelve moons and no moonlight, from Jupiter.
Landed in peace. For mankind, ease your mind.
Sorry indeed, so roll the tides, keep your pride.
Shine on me.
End of a fantasy. Lover's lie helplessly hoping for,
Another moonlit shore.
Moon walker what's your game?
Ride the heaven print your name on every star.
Don't go too far. For you may find,
A hostile outer space, if you try to spread the human race.
Cowsills one of those bands like many back then where even there album tracks you need to listen to cause there great and susan was so cute not that shes not now but 👍😌
bellissimo pezzo, loro bravissimi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Susan danced on all the videos of the Cowsills
on TH-cam
This song Anything Changes , there is no such song on the On My Side album.
If you want the On My Side album it's selling for $91 on Amazon
It's a song on their album "II x II", not "On My Side". Hidden treasure of music.
The date at the end of the clip says February 1971.
Please Please Please induct them to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame......Please!!!!!!!
GOOD SONG beginning reminds me of deep purple and iggy pop and the stooges
Cute little song but with Bill already "fired" from the band at this time it couldn't get any better than this.
Isn't that Bill & Bob on guitars? Barry played bass & I'm not seeing a bass player. Bud kicked Bill out in 1970 (I think) & if this video was from '71 then I don't know how Bill could've been in it, unless the video was made before Bill was out & released afterwards . . . Idk? Bill's term for lip-synching videos was 'pre-records,' whereby they (pre) recorded the audio then 'lip-synched' live to the audio playback.
@@RockThisTown2000 Bob On guitar at screen left and Barry at right. They're only miming the song anyway.
So this song that Paul does great on isn't titled 'Shine on Me'??
Anyone?
Chai'naMarie03 The song title is “Anything Changes” 👍🏼
@@crashsite000 thanks
Gaya dan vokalnya mirip sekali dengan The Beatles ya
Bill kicked out by this point?
🔥♥️💯🇺🇸🌏🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🇺🇲
i thought Susan said she didn't learn guitar till she was 30?
Maybe she was playing bass up till then.
What year was this recorded?
I think I read...1971
@@usmc-veteran73-77 It appears to me the 1971 date was when it aired on the Barbara McNair show. I'm guessing the video was recorded a significant time prior to that, b/c that looks like Bill on the left playing the hollow body Gretsch, but Daddy Dearest Bud ousted Bill sometime in 1970. I may be wrong, but that looks like Bob on the right playing the Rickenbacker, Paul on keyboards & John on drums. Barry was the bassist & I don't see a bass player in this one.
This was bubblegum music people. Susan was not even a teen yet. She danced this same way all they way back to the first Rain ... video. I think it is a well known fact that the last thing on Bud's mind was spending his money on dancing lessons for Susan.
Geeeezzzzz, not even a fake stage mic or instrument cords, lol.
Me encanto esta rola! Lastima que se separaron tan pronto
They weren't plugged in to anything.
And nobody is playing the bass.
What happened to the gap between their front teeth?
Kathy Edens Good Orthodontist? That's how I got mine fixed!
Kathy Edens they got it fixed. What's your plan for the wide gap between your ears superstar
Bill had the most gap and he's already out of the band at that time.
@@orbitsun Yes, but that appears to me to be Bill on the left playing the hollow body Gretsch . . ? Bill was out in 1970 & the date on this says Feb '71, so I'm guessing it was taped before the date it was aired.
@@RockThisTown2000 Wrong. That's Bob on the left. Bill was fired in 69. Must be Barry on the right. He's not a kid, he's almost 17 there.
I loved the Cowsills but this one is creepy, also it’s a lineup that existed only after their decline - Bill gone, Paul didn’t have the magic of Bill or Barry or Bob, Susan was great but her dancing in the background alone was creepy.
Without Susan this is cringeworthy.