The first CSN songs I ever heard was Deja Vu, followed by Guinnevere. Those songs guided my way for the rest of my life in my songwriting and playing the guitar. What will this world be after the greats are gone? My heart aches
He really didn't pass. There's many out there inside of which he still lives, in music, in memory, in conversations past, in words, ideas, harmonies and more. Some may say he's more alive, still, than most of us.
You know I've been trying to think of a comment all day.... Truth is if anybody listens real close there isn't one to make..m he was that good... Just listen to that little piece have to harmonize and you tell me when acoustic guitar player on the planet that could touch him... That guy was something special😢 and to say the least that's not saying much❤
In 1966 at age 15 I went to every show the Byrds played at the Village Gate for the entire run of their shows, more than a week. I watched Crosby drop his low E to D for the song "Why" and that started my adventures in alternate tuning. I also watched his (new to me) chord inversions in traditional tuning which were different than anybody else I had seen play in the rock music world, especially on "8 Miles High" when Jim McGuinn was soloing Crosby was playing a flurry of sympathetic chords that kept moving. It was stunning. Because I'm a jazz brat (my mom is jazz singer Helen Merrill) the club's owner Art D'Lugoff let me see every show for free, I snuck in the side door and he'd wink at me and nod "go on in kid" and I'd find a seat with a good view of the stage and the chord shapes for my "Byrds guitar lessons." I ran into Crosby in Washington Square park after I played an afternoon set at the Cafe Wha? with my young band in 1966 the same time they were playing the Village gate and walked him all the way to the Tin Angel coffee shop asking him questions and talking a mile a minute. I was a devoted pilot fish. With good reason, history shows. Crosby is a national treasure.
JB Elah Slot Channel I would absolutely LOVE to buy one! But unless I’m making a good living as a full-time working musician…I just can’t justify spending THAT kind of money on an acoustic! (((6-$7,000)))....THAT’S CRAZY!!
Wow, man, what artists were you into at that time, and what style were you playing, folk maybe, rock n roll? I just bought my first Martin acoustic this week. The tradition continues.
We've all heard the lurid stories about David,his liver transplants and gun incidents and drug abuse and on and on but at the end of the day I couldn't give a rats ass about all that.The man blessed the world with some truely wonderous music and left a mark that will reverberate through out the music world for decades to come. His solo album "If I Could Only Remember My Name" is one of my favorite recordings of all time. I salute you David. I can't begin to imagine CSN&Y without your hauntingly beautiful and subtle harmonies filling out the mix with such unassailable perfection.
Scott Matheson I couldn't agree more about If Only I Could Remember My Names. It is SO under appreciated. There is true, indescribable magic in that album.
I've known David Crosby for more than 20 years. I consider both he and his gentle wife to be my friends. My experience is that he is a passionate person with strong opinions which he expresses freely.David's contribution to music and to the lives of millions of people around the world is his legacy. He is not a perfect person; no one is. But I am a better person for having met him. As for Martin guitars, I bought my first acoustic in 1971 when I went off to college. I had to really stretch to be able to afford it. The music store salesman tried to talk me out of buying it, but after playing it, nothing even came close to the rich sound. It was love! Today, the Martin line has a wider price range of models. Some are great, others are o.k. As with everything in life, you get what you are willing to pay for.
I have always loved David Crosby . Deja Vu must be one of the greatest albums ever produced and I have been lucky enough to see CSN in Edinburgh and Glasgow when they were in Scotland. The thing I like most about him is that he is still an Old Hippie and has not become a materialistic fashion icon like so many other rockers have.........
@@bige6247 You do because you have been randomly chosen from many people around the world, so consider yourself extremely lucky to be having this in your possession very soon 👍😀👍
Through all the years, I've noticed David has had that twinkle in his eyes & he still has it at his age now. There's a sweetness about him I cannot explain, despite his history. God love him.
I really hope you’re stil in AA dude. Don’t quit. Miracle Happens. Do you know what I’m sayin. Your reading, writing, thinking !!!! You could be drinking, snorting, smoking Wow !!!! ILMFAO
I went into a guitar shop to repair my old 12 string. The owner told me a guy was going to Viet Nam and needed to get rid of his Martin D12-28. The owner asked if I wanted to buy it. I laughed and said I couldn't come close to affording it. He told me to strum it once or twice and I was beyond hooked. It cost me two weeks wages and my old guitar. The year was 1969 and I still play it almost every day.
I HAVE HEARD STORIES LIKE YOURS AND LOVE THEM ALL, AND AFTER 60 YEARS OF WISHING AND WANTING MY FAMILY GOT TOGETHER AND GAVE ME AN ANTIQUE HD-28 MARTIN FOR MY 81st BIRTHDAY AND WHAT A BLESSING THAT WAS NOW I WILL DIE HAPPY.
Mr. Crosby, I have long felt I could relate to you in many ways. I sold my favorite custom classic motorcycle for about 12 hours worth of "substance". That was 1985 and it still haunts me! Thirteen years free and sober!
Im sorry it still haunts you and it is hard to recall those things we sold and will never recover. I was just laying awake thinking of all I lost. Sobriety isnt always easy but it beats the alternative. Im glad I found your comment bc for past few days Ive been kicking myself for what I sold. I find it embarrassing and hard to talk about. I hate getting hung up on remembering what I cant change. I forget that Im not the only one who did bad things when I was using. Ive not been to a meeting in awhile and Im suffering bc of that-not thinking of getting high but just thinking too much. Thanks again for your post. Bc of it Iam meeting bound and I wish you good luck
May PLEASE G-d Bless you for only goodness! (From a fellow human in Israel).At age 67 had done my share of "substance" but it was mostly looking for a spiritual path, Thank G-d,He saved me so many times and yet so many great people suffered and suffer with alcohol,drugs.
I'm 58 years old now, been playing on and off since I was 12. Just a couple years ago I've been able to afford a Martin ( got an HD 28) and now I play everyday and its a joy and inspiration to play. Can't put it down. He's right its magical.
assuming you know the story(and i'd bet money you DO!), i've always felt the best art comes out of the deepest pain/s...art usually begins as therapy...no matter the medium/style...commercial art, while still being art(potentially), is an exception...there, the PAYoff is the therapy... ; - )
Nice Mr. Crosby. I really appreciate demonstrating and talking about your Martin guitars. I have a Martin D-1. It only cost me $800 in 1997 but I remember how good it sounded compared to other guitars at the store. I put the Takamine away and walked out with that Martin. I never regretted my choice. That guitar has brought me so much joy and it sounds better now than when I bought it.
David I still think Lady Friend is the most complete musical ideation I’ve ever heard. Thank for so many beautiful songs and your incomparable voice. 🙏😃✌️👌
Mister Crosby, you were my very first inspiration for beginning acoustic guitar so many years ago!!! You’re still beside me today, each time I catch my guitar!!! Thank you! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Crosby is correct about time passing by playing an instrument one loves. Sometimes when my legs hurt at night I'll wake up and play one of my guitars "for a few minutes". I then look up and usually see 3 or 4 hours have gone by!. The sound of a good guitar is just so beautiful to behold. I don't understand how people cannot be moved by the sound of a guitar. And now I play a 12 string too. The 12 is like having an orchestra in one's lap. My jumbo Tak 12 SINGS!.
Yes, and this is one reason why, when I instruct any person learning, I pose a 'deal' to make with themselves: Just pick up, or sit at the instrument, for a 'few minutes'; don't think that you have to only play if you have a large block of time. It's a way of 'fooling yourself' into -- not only playing for more than a few minutes -- but also to play more frequently (which is at least just as important). Too many people get turned-off, psychologically, thinking about having to rigidly set pracice sessions (which, although of course, are also extremely useful if/when a person can and wants to do so -- you DO get 'on a roll' after 'warming up', and enter a 'sweet spot', until a point of diminishing returns arises (practicing 'too long').
I've been wanting to get a 12 but always thought they were kind of restrictive - especially since I mainly fingerpick and it would be harder to learn that on a 12.
David repented for his past. This was a nice interview, speaking affectionately about one of his passions. He did write some interesting stuff. Thanks about the tuning in this video. I wish he spoke more about the intervals he uses in harmony singing. Over the years, that is what stands out for me. David’s great harmony and unusual sound. It is not an easy thing to do. Best wishes to David and his family.
Got my first Martin 2 years ago in Nov. Its not the most expensive one..no electronics but I wanted it the way it was . Its a Martin man ...great day in my life.
It is so crazy how the price of Martin's have gone up. D-28 15 yrs ago was under $2,000. I have owned cheaper Martins but wanted a D-18 D35 and D45. Hope I hit the lotto. lol
I have lived as an artist for all of my life, by that I mean the arts have always been my driving inspiration and, as well, profession and the idea that suffering is key to creating great art is bullshit. Thanks, David, for making that point. Respect and support the arts and the people who follow that path!!!!
Im, not a guitar player but this was just incredible, it make you feel like he is talking TO you and it is filled with real love of the instrument. just wondeful
What he said in the opening, you get good by playing for hours and hours, and guitars making magic, so true! And like wow, I just bought a Martin acoustic, and he's right, Martin is literally one of the very best companies of any kind in the USA in history.
I have loved this man for his music since I was 17 years old…. And still love him today! I fell in love with CSNY, and then CSN as soon as I heard their music… and towards the end of Cros’s life his new stuff! I was and in awe of his talent and love for music. People, forget the past! Live for now! Life is so short. Love and miss you Cros!! ❤️
This is so terrific. I love the way that great musicians never lose that childlike wonder for music and their nerdy enthusiasm for guitar gear. Hot damn those Martins sound good....
Someone decided to leave early and handed me their front seat tickets at Saratoga Springs ....perhaps 1987 summer time. We ran down to front stage and you lit a big smile at me and my girl ....love you Dave. You've seen millions but that meant a million to me. Thank you and the band for the music you gave to us. Oh...and the weirdo who gave us the tickets.
Mr Crosby. Thanks. I too traded a fine Martin for similar but different reasons. I have regretted it all my life. I think only a musician could really understand that. Thanks for the music.
3:30 : I remember those high school choir days, and it didn't happen all the time, but when it did, when Mr. Day or (at that time) Ms Ship could get all of us focused and engaged with each other, it would be dead silent in the room after the song ended, usually an a cappella number. It was where we all came together and had a common place; football players, cheer leaders, instrumental band people, people who excelled in academics, as well as those barely making it, even those that I heard went to prison later on in life, as well as those who became lawyers, race disappeared, we were all in there lifting our voices with each other, and sometimes scaring each other with the awesomeness of the outcome.
Looks like this man has come clean with himself. Whatever he did in life, if he plays and sings the magic happens. The ebdgad tuning is the creative and beautiful mysterious sound that I love so much. The GPR cd never leaves my carplayer.
Love the reflective and honesty in this piece... Graduated HS in 1976 and Four Way Street was on my turntable often! Also, bought a new vacuum sealed in the case Martin HD 28 and it goes when I go 👍👍👍
hahaha I can't believe that this video ended with an ad for Kontakt's Strummed Acoustic VST. I own the VST but I also own a Taylor 614ce, a Martin 12 string, an Ovation, various Yamahas and I recently picked up a K Yairi GF-1 in a Pawnshop, and it glued itself to my hands. I've a large collection, all lefties, but I always tell myself, I don't drink, I don't smoke, and I don't stuff money up my nose. So I figure I'm worth it!
I could listen to David all day long. In fact, l have, many times! CSN, my favirite group of all time, with David being my favorite. Since the beginning, when they & l, were just kids. 🎼🎸🎙🎶
What a great talent, so creative, and gifted. CSNY are my favorite musicians who have made my life and love of music eternal. I can take their music with me wherever I am. They are magical.
While many of our folk and rock heroes are not as we imagine them to be, you have to give guys like David props for his body of work. Based on how often I found the reality so much different from the presentation, I imagine that it must be very difficult to have that level of success and not be, on occasion, full of yourself.
A great feature of someone of increasing years that still takes the art, progress and love of guitar, songwriting, singing, playing, seriously. Much respect.
It's not always about what kind of guitar you have. It's about the way you play it. I have a Harmony flat top which I had for over 40 years and it was inexpensive (even by 1976 standards), and it still sounds as good as the day that I got it! This was my first guitar! My other guitar is a Martin D-28!
The 2012 Martin D-18's are built more lightly braced and have incredible medullary rays like David is referring to. I think that good spruce got scattered across Martins whole line in 2012.
OMG! What a loss! RIP David, you gave me a lot of good memories and sounds I will carry for ever!! So lucky to have seen you play! No one will ever replace that!
The Martin I have is my "go to" guitar when I want to play for hours, that's when I can make the time, that is. I agree with David on one thing, I too have parted with gems because of either substance, or necessities like say, groceries, electricity, etc. You have to do what's right for the time. Thanks David, great talk, I can definitely relate...a fan since the 60's.
Mr. Crosby is so inspiring. I'm ashamed that I put my guitars in storage for 25 years when PC's took over my interest. I did make my career in IT but have now picked them back up. Had them re-setup and am playing again. And it's so rewarding and relaxing to just invent new sounds and play again. Wished I'd not let those years go by. It's really hard catching up and retraining muscle memory and getting the fingers calloused again. Can't wait to play around with David's tuning of E B D G A D. (Although the splash screen reads EBDGAD, it seems when David repeats it sounds like he's saying EBDGAG
I never spent that much time listening to CSN and now I have so much appreciation for the very melodic harmonies and wonderful poetry .That's the wonderful part about modern technology where we can travel in time and it is possible to look out the window, see the trees and listen to anything one desires just like if it was the good old days again .
David Crosby just oozes out knowledge about all things related to music,guitars....and life. I could sit with this guy for weeks. Truly developed character.
That's a beautiful song. The live BBC version in particular. That was an astounding performance -- the timing, control, inflection, the harmony, etc. Probably the best live performance of a song I've ever heard.
I love David Crosby and If I could Only Remember my name is still in my top five LP's. The first time I heard a Martin Guitar (D28, I guess), it was in 1970 in Holland, I was 19 years old, and I used to play guitar, a Yamaha FG (??). I bought the guitar I Dreamed of, 45 years later, A Martin HD28 !!! I'm 69 and I play every day, the pleasure is renewed every day. All the best from France.
Talks about converting an old D18 to a 12 string, and the producers don't show the guitar???? Not until Croz points at the bridge. Acoustic Guitar Magazine? Wouldn't we like to have seen that guitar a little more?
that guitar is fucked up i think now because the X bracing is oriented to support the bridge with a 14 fret neck. now the bridge on that amazing pre war D18 is not supported by the braces and the bridge plate. such fuckery. Crosby is one man I would like to talk to. I enjoyed his books, and his music has brought me untold joy.
What. A nice collection. I miss my pre war D28 that my auntie took and sold. It was given to me by dear friend and neighbor (Mr. Leroy Brown and I was like father and son, his only son died in the war) the Martin was a kind gift to me for painting his entire home in and out when I was 17yrs old but when aunt who married Leroy as his second wife, she found out how much it was worth and she stole from my room when I was at work 4 yrs later and even told the police it was theirs. May God forgive her but the Martin will be in my memories forever. 40 yrs past and I now own 42 guitars and most of them are Martins. God blessed me and he is great.
I totally agree with the best songs coming from being happy. That inspiring feeling of being in pure bliss is when songs just write themselves! You channel through the magic so easily in those moments! 🧘🏻♂
What a treat it was to find this clip of David reminiscing about his collection of Martins. Owning a D-45 became a high order item on my bucket list as my teacher career wound down, my sense of appreciation for life deepened and the reality of sharing my twilight years along the Restigouche River with my two Siberian Huskies in an old, weather worn school house became a reality. Although my dogs are the only animals patient enough to tolerate my atrocious level of play for any amount of time, my D-45 (I also own a Takemine EF360, Taylor GA4-12, a mandolin and an alto sax) is the only instrumen I can play that even makes my limited level of play sound forgivable. Without a doubt, Martin is a maker of legendary instruments and owning one has been one of the greatest pleasures of my life, just a little south of my love of Huskies.
God rest David Crosby; I never met him but I can tell you as a musician I had three different six string acoustic, none of them Martin, Fender or Gibson. I get by w/ this "friend" as Crosby is correct once one picks up Guitar very difficult to put it away. So bless the one who wrote "Teach your Children well", "Turn Turn Turn" and "mybackplages" and "Mr Tamborine man" Crosby was a happy gent, he regrets he ever tried drugs. His gift for natural talent was a true blessing to all who hears the music and lyrics. RiP
I bought my second guitar on my 28th birthday (a Martin MMV), because I was in a CS&N Phase... Haven't left that phase yet, as I approach my 38th birthday. :)
I saw a disheveled David Crosby at a taco shop in Santa Cruz. It was very busy, lunch crowd rush. Crosby walked up to front of a very long line and ordered his food. A few people made comments, but he paid no attention. Crosby grabbed his food and began his exit. A father with his five year old daughter were directly behind me just as Crosby was passing, when I heard the little girl in a loud voice said, " Daddy that man is homeless that is why he was at the front of the line!" Crosby stopped for a second started to turn to the little girl, but a chorus of chuckles and smirks turned him back. Out of the mouths of babes
@@BassWhoopinFishingTeam , over the years, you would be more likely to see Leo Kottke, or David Lindley, or Ry Cooder, playing a Taylor or a Takamine instead of a Martin.
Simply stunning. Love the sound. And it's no secret that if you do something for hours you'll get good. It's just that so few actually follow that advice.
Martin may have the reputation, Carter Stanley of Bluegrass fame played one, but for me (an acoustic guitar guy of 40 years and still going) YAMAHA does it for me personally speaking. I mean, they made guitars long before the motorcycle!
I grew up on the byrds, learned several of his and gene Clark’s tunes so always had that built into my playing. Ultimately got to play several of these guitars at David’s home years ago and ate lasagna. He was recording a song I wrote at the time, which was never completed unfortunately, but was a great experience nonetheless.
I'm shopping for my first "good" acoustic. I'm debating between Taylor and Martin. The sound of the d-18 is what I want. But I like the feel of the Taylor's. The old Taylor 510's aren't too far off from the D-18 from what I can tell.
have had Taylor 150e, 110e, 710ce, 518e, miniGSltdke, - all traded or given away, and now have a 818e and 858e. I think I have now found the right ones for me.
You have to question the filming on this one. Acoustic Guitar magazine, and they don't show the acoustic guitars properly!? Ruins what would have been an exceptional video interview.
Thanks AG for this post...i just learned guinevere after 40 years of lisening to it, living in it, dreaming in it....that EBD tuning is great!!!...Croz is the man!
Yeah, it was sweet of him to do that demo up close so you could see where it was all at. Magic, magic piece - one of the great acoustic guitar compositions of all time, I'd say. NOT technically flash, just considered to draw out an otherworldly harmonic texture. And then the vocals start....! Aaaah!
Best guitar in the world? I just watched two videos where the D-18 was smoked by a Gibson Hummingbird and a J45. The user comments were in consensus in those videos. I recently went into a store and played everything. The only guitar that stood out was a Gibson Jumbo. Whatever...whatever floats your boat. I don't own Gibsons b/c I'm biased against their CEO and the build quality issues their electrics have, and I hate when a Gibson comes out on top. It is what it is.
You'll never convince one person over the other that their favorite guitar isn't the best, but Martins do have a distinct tone that a lot of people find musically pleasing. I can instantly tell a Taylor from a Martin in a live setting. They just don't sound the same. Play what makes you happy; for Croz it's the Martin.
+Joel Weidenfeld Oh yeah, the pros who still choose modern D-45s when they can afford any guitar they want are idiots. The men and women who played the fantastic music of the '60s and '70s were utter dolts. Neil Young is tone-deaf; Mr. Crosby couldn't carry a tune in a paper bag. Not to mention pre-war Martins that can run into the $100,000+ range -- their collectors are morons. Dolts. Totally agree.
When I retired and actually had enough money to buy my dream acoustic guitar , I was going to buy a Martin, I played 4 or 5 of them and then I tried the same amount of Taylor's and I found I liked the sound of the Taylor's better. It might just be what I want in a guitar but, I am on my second Taylor , I still have my first. I wish Martin would have impressed me the way Taylor did I really do . I had always wanted a Martin growing up , I could just never afford one until much later in my life.
Just like when you watch a filmed concert and the camera is on the lead singer strumming chords while the lead guitar player is churnin' out a killer solo. Arrrgh!
Leroy B Have a cup of chill, man. Fans want different things. Some of us happen to want to see HIS guitars--the ones he plays and not any ol' guitar that you can see anywhere. After all, that's what he's talking about anyway. 🙄
Dude, you need help. Like, you literally were the first one to go after people. Then you try to flip the script. Idk if it's a mental health thing or what, but I hope you find whatever it is you apparently so desperately need. ✌️
I spent a lot of years listening to bands like CSNY and learning about vocal harmony. I especially liked Croz’s voice. A friend once told me a story about riding in a elevator with DavidCrosby and having the chance to speak with him briefly, but feeling kind of star stuck. So, ten years later, when I had the chance to speak briefly with him once before a gig, I did not hesitate. I said, “‘Pleased to meet you. I have learned a lot about singing vocal harmony from listening to your music.” He was rude and dismissive. Left a bad taste in my mouth for years.
None Time waits for no one and it won't wait for you either . What'll it be sonny , will you get old or die young ? which do you prefer ? Now , go get yer shine box .
I had a similar story of really being broke and selling my D-28 many years ago to survive. I now have a D-41 and love it every time I play it. It's my most precious possession.
Crosby's autobiography is titled "If Only I could Remember My Name". Keith Richard's autobiography "Life" has this quote on the back cover jacket, "I remember it *all* , every bit of it". I haven't read the Crosby book, but Richard's book is a fascinating read. By the way, Crosby also has famously said, "those who claim to remember the 60's were never really there".
Martins are pretty Great. I have the post-2012 - D'18. You play a Martin for a while and get used to it's sound and playability. You then get curious about other guitars and how they might feel and sound. You visit a shop to see what else is out there. Play a few different guitar makes and models and you're reminded why you bought the Martin in the first place. It's because not many compare so well to your Martin guitar and then you feel glad it's what you've got. - I once briefly met David Crosby when I lived in Seattle Wa USA. We walked past each other and I instantly recognised him and said Hi David. He gave me a friendly smile and winked.
Love David's playing and singing, I can live without his and others sad "war" stories of what they gave up for drugs, your choice....unlike the person who died to give you a new liver
By the way when you're dead if you become an organ donor no one's going to care where your moral views are. But they will be grateful that they will have a second chance of life because you lost your life no matter how they got that way.
We are sorry to say that David Crosby has passed away at the age of 81. Rest In Peace.
The first CSN songs I ever heard was Deja Vu, followed by Guinnevere. Those songs guided my way for the rest of my life in my songwriting and playing the guitar. What will this world be after the greats are gone? My heart aches
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He really didn't pass. There's many out there inside of which he still lives, in music, in memory, in conversations past, in words, ideas, harmonies and more. Some may say he's more alive, still, than most of us.
You know I've been trying to think of a comment all day.... Truth is if anybody listens real close there isn't one to make..m he was that good... Just listen to that little piece have to harmonize and you tell me when acoustic guitar player on the planet that could touch him... That guy was something special😢 and to say the least that's not saying much❤
In 1966 at age 15 I went to every show the Byrds played at the Village Gate for the entire run of their shows, more than a week. I watched Crosby drop his low E to D for the song "Why" and that started my adventures in alternate tuning. I also watched his (new to me) chord inversions in traditional tuning which were different than anybody else I had seen play in the rock music world, especially on "8 Miles High" when Jim McGuinn was soloing Crosby was playing a flurry of sympathetic chords that kept moving. It was stunning. Because I'm a jazz brat (my mom is jazz singer Helen Merrill) the club's owner Art D'Lugoff let me see every show for free, I snuck in the side door and he'd wink at me and nod "go on in kid" and I'd find a seat with a good view of the stage and the chord shapes for my "Byrds guitar lessons." I ran into Crosby in Washington Square park after I played an afternoon set at the Cafe Wha? with my young band in 1966 the same time they were playing the Village gate and walked him all the way to the Tin Angel coffee shop asking him questions and talking a mile a minute. I was a devoted pilot fish. With good reason, history shows. Crosby is a national treasure.
What a cool story. Thanks for sharing. That must have been a fascinating time for you to experience.
Magic life you’ve led…👍
Sometimes, things fall right into line just for a second. Hopefully you run with it. Thanks for sharing.
Update: Alan Merrill passed away in 2020 from complications due to COVID-19.
I love the Martin Guitars. I still have My D-28 I bought new in 1955..
I just bought my first one. I cannot seem to put it down. What a cannon
If you ever think about selling i am interested! Jantzen1995@gmail.com
JB Elah Slot Channel I would absolutely LOVE to buy one! But unless I’m making a good living as a full-time working musician…I just can’t justify spending THAT kind of money on an acoustic! (((6-$7,000)))....THAT’S CRAZY!!
Wow, man, what artists were you into at that time, and what style were you playing, folk maybe, rock n roll? I just bought my first Martin acoustic this week. The tradition continues.
I just bought my first Martin 3 weeks ago 2001, D-35, a dream come true
Still can't believe it that he is not here with us.
He was pure magic.. an icon..a gift to the world..
So much light around him.. such a loss
We've all heard the lurid stories about David,his liver transplants and
gun incidents and drug abuse and on and on but at the end of the day I
couldn't give a rats ass about all that.The man blessed the world with
some truely wonderous music and left a mark that will reverberate
through out the music world for decades to come. His solo album "If I
Could Only Remember My Name" is one of my favorite recordings of all
time. I salute you David. I can't begin to imagine CSN&Y without
your hauntingly beautiful and subtle harmonies filling out the mix with
such unassailable perfection.
Jesus ya pallor almost gave me a turkey sandwich
I used to be a hopeless doper. Now I’m a DOPELESS HOPER !!
Scott Matheson I couldn't agree more about If Only I Could Remember My Names. It is SO under appreciated. There is true, indescribable magic in that album.
I've known David Crosby for more than 20 years. I consider both he and his gentle wife to be my friends. My experience is that he is a passionate person with strong opinions which he expresses freely.David's contribution to music and to the lives of millions of people around the world is his legacy. He is not a perfect person; no one is. But I am a better person for having met him.
As for Martin guitars, I bought my first acoustic in 1971 when I went off to college. I had to really stretch to be able to afford it. The music store salesman tried to talk me out of buying it, but after playing it, nothing even came close to the rich sound. It was love! Today, the Martin line has a wider price range of models. Some are great, others are o.k. As with everything in life, you get what you are willing to pay for.
Well, I guess that is one opinion
@@artbrookey3341 Yep, and it's just as valid as any others.
I have always loved David Crosby . Deja Vu must be one of the greatest albums ever produced and I have been lucky enough to see CSN in Edinburgh and Glasgow when they were in Scotland. The thing I like most about him is that he is still an Old Hippie and has not become a materialistic fashion icon like so many other rockers have.........
CSN put a good feeling on those magic days
Who inherits the Rolex?
@@bige6247 You do because you have been randomly chosen from many people around the world, so consider yourself extremely lucky to be having this in your possession very soon 👍😀👍
Through all the years, I've noticed David has had that twinkle in his eyes & he still has it at his age now. There's a sweetness about him I cannot explain, despite his history. God love him.
He really is very sweet and that twinkle is really there. He’s from another world - so grateful he has spent his time in this world with us.
Be sure that God loves him. Stay well.
He almost broke down,I felt his pain regarding that one special guitar that he traded for a bag of blow....been their done that
I really hope you’re stil in AA dude. Don’t quit. Miracle Happens. Do you know what I’m sayin. Your reading, writing, thinking !!!! You could be drinking, snorting, smoking Wow !!!! ILMFAO
it was heroine
@@coopermotley2263 You mean Heroin the drug,Heroine is a woman with courage and is idolized
Perry Sar you know what I meant
Many of us have been under the spell of 'lady H' - few are here to tell the tail. Remember that.
I went into a guitar shop to repair my old 12 string. The owner told me a guy was going to Viet Nam and needed to get rid of his Martin D12-28. The owner asked if I wanted to buy it. I laughed and said I couldn't come close to affording it. He told me to strum it once or twice and I was beyond hooked. It cost me two weeks wages and my old guitar. The year was 1969 and I still play it almost every day.
Great story, thanks.
I wonder if the guy going to Vietnam made it out alive. I know that 1969 was a really bad year in Vietnam. How do I know? I was there!
Yes, he did........and he wants his guitar back!
I HAVE HEARD STORIES LIKE YOURS AND LOVE THEM ALL, AND AFTER 60 YEARS OF WISHING AND WANTING MY FAMILY GOT TOGETHER AND GAVE ME AN ANTIQUE HD-28 MARTIN FOR MY 81st BIRTHDAY AND WHAT A BLESSING THAT WAS NOW I WILL DIE HAPPY.
wow, that's a cool story, thank you!
Mr. Crosby, I have long felt I could relate to you in many ways. I sold my favorite custom classic motorcycle for about 12 hours worth of "substance". That was 1985 and it still haunts me! Thirteen years free and sober!
Im sorry it still haunts you and it is hard to recall those things we sold and will never recover. I was just laying awake thinking of all I lost. Sobriety isnt always easy but it beats the alternative. Im glad I found your comment bc for past few days Ive been kicking myself for what I sold. I find it embarrassing and hard to talk about. I hate getting hung up on remembering what I cant change. I forget that Im not the only one who did bad things when I was using. Ive not been to a meeting in awhile and Im suffering bc of that-not thinking of getting high but just thinking too much. Thanks again for your post. Bc of it Iam meeting bound and I wish you good luck
13 years! Congratulations
Sammy Scotch i lost an sg to a weeks worth of pot. :(
May PLEASE G-d Bless you for only goodness! (From a fellow human in Israel).At age 67 had done my share of "substance" but it was mostly looking for a spiritual path, Thank G-d,He saved me so many times and yet so many great people suffered and suffer with alcohol,drugs.
@@lastnamefirst4035 9iiiinmm
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I'm 58 years old now, been playing on and off since I was 12. Just a couple years ago I've been able to afford a Martin ( got an HD 28) and now I play everyday and its a joy and inspiration to play. Can't put it down. He's right its magical.
Acoustic guitars have an amazing ability to send a chill through the player, one that makes the hairs on the back of the neck stand up.
Guinnevere is one of the most beautiful songs of all time.
assuming you know the story(and i'd bet money you DO!), i've always felt the best art comes out of the deepest pain/s...art usually begins as therapy...no matter the medium/style...commercial art, while still being art(potentially), is an exception...there, the PAYoff is the therapy... ; - )
Wow, yes...
Nice Mr. Crosby. I really appreciate demonstrating and talking about your Martin guitars. I have a Martin D-1. It only cost me $800 in 1997 but I remember how good it sounded compared to other guitars at the store. I put the Takamine away and walked out with that Martin. I never regretted my choice. That guitar has brought me so much joy and it sounds better now than when I bought it.
David I still think Lady Friend is the most complete musical ideation I’ve ever heard. Thank for so many beautiful songs and your incomparable voice. 🙏😃✌️👌
David has the most beautiful voice. His songs are so touching.
RIP Croz. A truly gifted, beautiful, musical and artistic soul who brought a lot of good into the world. 🙏
At the end, none of that matters, the only thing that does is, what's next?, if anything.
@@timorean320 ALL of it matters.
@@timorean320go make it happen
Mister Crosby, you were my very first inspiration for beginning acoustic guitar so many years ago!!! You’re still beside me today, each time I catch my guitar!!! Thank you! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Crosby is correct about time passing by playing an instrument one loves.
Sometimes when my legs hurt at night I'll wake up and play one of my guitars "for a few minutes".
I then look up and usually see 3 or 4 hours have gone by!.
The sound of a good guitar is just so beautiful to behold.
I don't understand how people cannot be moved by the sound of a guitar. And now I play a 12 string too. The 12 is like having an orchestra in one's lap. My jumbo Tak 12 SINGS!.
Yes, and this is one reason why, when I instruct any person learning, I pose a 'deal' to make with themselves: Just pick up, or sit at the instrument, for a 'few minutes'; don't think that you have to only play if you have a large block of time.
It's a way of 'fooling yourself' into -- not only playing for more than a few minutes -- but also to play more frequently (which is at least just as important).
Too many people get turned-off, psychologically, thinking about having to rigidly set pracice sessions (which, although of course, are also extremely useful if/when a person can and wants to do so -- you DO get 'on a roll' after 'warming up', and enter a 'sweet spot', until a point of diminishing returns arises (practicing 'too long').
I've been wanting to get a 12 but always thought they were kind of restrictive - especially since I mainly fingerpick and it would be harder to learn that on a 12.
David repented for his past. This was a nice interview, speaking affectionately about one of his passions. He did write some interesting stuff. Thanks about the tuning in this video. I wish he spoke more about the intervals he uses in harmony singing. Over the years, that is what stands out for me. David’s great harmony and unusual sound. It is not an easy thing to do. Best wishes to David and his family.
This is a wonderful video. A tremendous musician who is still writing and performing fabulous music. Thank you David.
Got my first Martin 2 years ago in Nov. Its not the most expensive one..no electronics but I wanted it the way it was . Its a Martin man ...great day in my life.
It is so crazy how the price of Martin's have gone up. D-28 15 yrs ago was under $2,000. I have owned cheaper Martins but wanted a D-18 D35 and D45. Hope I hit the lotto. lol
I have lived as an artist for all of my life, by that I mean the arts have always been my driving inspiration and, as well, profession and the idea that suffering is key to creating great art is bullshit. Thanks, David, for making that point. Respect and support the arts and the people who follow that path!!!!
Great interview but how about filming the guitars he is showing?
This ghost of an 18th century sailor has some gorgeous sounding guitars. Props to the sound crew and the guitars.
Legendary artist that I grew up with. I’m 63 now, and still like listening to that great sound CSN and sometimes Young gave us.
Im, not a guitar player but this was just incredible, it make you feel like he is talking TO you and it is filled with real love of the instrument. just wondeful
What he said in the opening, you get good by playing for hours and hours, and guitars making magic, so true! And like wow, I just bought a Martin acoustic, and he's right, Martin is literally one of the very best companies of any kind in the USA in history.
The best two usa company's that make instruments martin guitars and deering banjos
RIP. He’s right about Martin. For a product made at scale it’s stunning. Just great guitars.
the three voices of crosby, stills and nash together produce a magical sound.
Agree 100% (arguably) The greatest vocal harmonies ever recorded?
Like no others!
I have loved this man for his music since I was 17 years old…. And still love him today! I fell in love with CSNY, and then CSN as soon as I heard their music… and towards the end of Cros’s life his new stuff! I was and in awe of his talent and love for music. People, forget the past! Live for now! Life is so short. Love and miss you Cros!! ❤️
This is so terrific.
I love the way that great musicians never lose that childlike wonder for music and their nerdy enthusiasm for guitar gear.
Hot damn those Martins sound good....
Awesome interview! Thanks, Dave - and thanks AGM for sharing.
Someone decided to leave early and handed me their front seat tickets at Saratoga Springs ....perhaps 1987 summer time. We ran down to front stage and you lit a big smile at me and my girl ....love you Dave. You've seen millions but that meant a million to me. Thank you and the band for the music you gave to us. Oh...and the weirdo who gave us the tickets.
Mr Crosby. Thanks. I too traded a fine Martin for similar but different reasons. I have regretted it all my life. I think only a musician could really understand that. Thanks for the music.
3:06 Was that R2-D2 in the background lol?
wow you are stoned
Haha it WAS! I have the same text tone, had to be his phone, or the interviewer. I'm hoping it's David...way cooler lol
I can confirm that it's Mr. Crosby's phone. It went off and was mentioned during his recent interview with Marc Maron.
At first I thought someone left their phone in my Kitchen. I wonder what recording gear they were using that day.
It was R2-D2. He was saying "Help. David rapes me in the night. Please get me out of here."
3:30 : I remember those high school choir days, and it didn't happen all the time, but when it did, when Mr. Day or (at that time) Ms Ship could get all of us focused and engaged with each other, it would be dead silent in the room after the song ended, usually an a cappella number. It was where we all came together and had a common place; football players, cheer leaders, instrumental band people, people who excelled in academics, as well as those barely making it, even those that I heard went to prison later on in life, as well as those who became lawyers, race disappeared, we were all in there lifting our voices with each other, and sometimes scaring each other with the awesomeness of the outcome.
Looks like this man has come clean with himself. Whatever he did in life, if he plays and sings the magic happens. The ebdgad tuning is the creative and beautiful mysterious sound that I love so much. The GPR cd never leaves my carplayer.
Love the reflective and honesty in this piece... Graduated HS in 1976 and Four Way Street was on my turntable often! Also, bought a new vacuum sealed in the case Martin HD 28 and it goes when I go 👍👍👍
hahaha I can't believe that this video ended with an ad for Kontakt's Strummed Acoustic VST.
I own the VST but I also own a Taylor 614ce, a Martin 12 string, an Ovation, various Yamahas and I recently picked up a K Yairi GF-1 in a Pawnshop, and it glued itself to my hands. I've a large collection, all lefties, but I always tell myself, I don't drink, I don't smoke, and I don't stuff money up my nose. So I figure I'm worth it!
I could listen to David all day long. In fact, l have, many times! CSN, my favirite group of all time, with David being my favorite. Since the beginning, when they & l, were just kids. 🎼🎸🎙🎶
What a great talent, so creative, and gifted. CSNY are my favorite musicians who have made my life and love of music eternal. I can take their music with me wherever I am. They are magical.
That Guinnevere thing is really something and leads to a new world of harmony....
Love David Crosby..wishing him continued good health and happiness!
Ya gotta love music. I sing all day long. My guitars call me. I feel lucky to be part of a generation with such great music.
While many of our folk and rock heroes are not as we imagine them to be, you have to give guys like David props for his body of work. Based on how often I found the reality so much different from the presentation, I imagine that it must be very difficult to have that level of success and not be, on occasion, full of yourself.
A great feature of someone of increasing years that still takes the art, progress and love of guitar, songwriting, singing, playing, seriously. Much respect.
I loved his music then and now.Great musician
Absolutely true! Martin guitars are a work of art....even their cheap ones...
It's not always about what kind of guitar you have. It's about the way you play it. I have a Harmony flat top which I had for over 40 years and it was inexpensive (even by 1976 standards), and it still sounds as good as the day that I got it! This was my first guitar! My other guitar is a Martin D-28!
The 2012 Martin D-18's are built more lightly braced and have incredible medullary rays like David is referring to. I think that good spruce got scattered across Martins whole line in 2012.
rubbersole got a om28v and d28 marquis both from 2012. Couldn’t agree more.
I could listen to him talk and play all day, thankyou for this.
OMG! What a loss! RIP David, you gave me a lot of good memories and sounds I will carry for ever!! So lucky to have seen you play! No one will ever replace that!
I have a made in Japan Takamine that is 35 years old...awesome sound...nothing I have picked up sounds this nice, full, crisp, with a lot of volume
The Martin I have is my "go to" guitar when I want to play for hours, that's when I can make the time, that is. I agree with David on one thing, I too have parted with gems because of either substance, or necessities like say, groceries, electricity, etc. You have to do what's right for the time. Thanks David, great talk, I can definitely relate...a fan since the 60's.
Mr. Crosby is so inspiring. I'm ashamed that I put my guitars in storage for 25 years when PC's took over my interest. I did make my career in IT but have now picked them back up. Had them re-setup and am playing again. And it's so rewarding and relaxing to just invent new sounds and play again. Wished I'd not let those years go by. It's really hard catching up and retraining muscle memory and getting the fingers calloused again. Can't wait to play around with David's tuning of E B D G A D. (Although the splash screen reads EBDGAD, it seems when David repeats it sounds like he's saying EBDGAG
keep it up
I never spent that much time listening to CSN and now I have so much appreciation for the very melodic harmonies and wonderful poetry .That's the wonderful part about modern technology where we can travel in time and it is possible to look out the window, see the trees and listen to anything one desires just like if it was the good old days again .
Just an absolutely wonderful artist, you can’t do much better than follow in Croz’s tracks till you’re ready to go it alone.. 🎶
David Crosby just oozes out knowledge about all things related to music,guitars....and life. I could sit with this guy for weeks. Truly developed character.
Crosby’s chords are rich beautiful and unique . Now that I have his tuning I can’t wait to get into Guinevere !
That's a beautiful song. The live BBC version in particular. That was an astounding performance -- the timing, control, inflection, the harmony, etc. Probably the best live performance of a song I've ever heard.
I love David Crosby and If I could Only Remember my name is still in my top five LP's. The first time I heard a Martin Guitar (D28, I guess), it was in 1970 in Holland, I was 19 years old, and I used to play guitar, a Yamaha FG (??). I bought the guitar I Dreamed of, 45 years later, A Martin HD28 !!! I'm 69 and I play every day, the pleasure is renewed every day. All the best from France.
Talks about converting an old D18 to a 12 string, and the producers don't show the guitar???? Not until Croz points at the bridge. Acoustic Guitar Magazine? Wouldn't we like to have seen that guitar a little more?
i know! bugging the shit out of me while watching....."Ok, show it..."!
yeah...I wanted to see the head stock too...
that guitar is fucked up i think now because the X bracing is oriented to support the bridge with a 14 fret neck. now the bridge on that amazing pre war D18 is not supported by the braces and the bridge plate. such fuckery. Crosby is one man I would like to talk to. I enjoyed his books, and his music has brought me untold joy.
sanfordmarkley I heard Crosby Spills his Stash and Neil got busted!
So true! Show us the goddamn instrument!
Beautiful picking. Beautiful guitars. Great musician and an amazing voice. CSNY and Crosby & Nash - maybe one day you’ll find peace.
Thanks for that amazing guitar lesson David! Finally I could improve my Guinevere version. So generous! good man!
What. A nice collection. I miss my pre war D28 that my auntie took and sold. It was given to me by dear friend and neighbor (Mr. Leroy Brown and I was like father and son, his only son died in the war) the Martin was a kind gift to me for painting his entire home in and out when I was 17yrs old but when aunt who married Leroy as his second wife, she found out how much it was worth and she stole from my room when I was at work 4 yrs later and even told the police it was theirs. May God forgive her but the Martin will be in my memories forever. 40 yrs past and I now own 42 guitars and most of them are Martins. God blessed me and he is great.
I totally agree with the best songs coming from being happy. That inspiring feeling of being in pure bliss is when songs just write themselves! You channel through the magic so easily in those moments! 🧘🏻♂
What a treat it was to find this clip of David reminiscing about his collection of Martins. Owning a D-45 became a high order item on my bucket list as my teacher career wound down, my sense of appreciation for life deepened and the reality of sharing my twilight years along the Restigouche River with my two Siberian Huskies in an old, weather worn school house became a reality. Although my dogs are the only animals patient enough to tolerate my atrocious level of play for any amount of time, my D-45 (I also own a Takemine EF360, Taylor GA4-12, a mandolin and an alto sax) is the only instrumen I can play that even makes my limited level of play sound forgivable. Without a doubt, Martin is a maker of legendary instruments and owning one has been one of the greatest pleasures of my life, just a little south of my love of Huskies.
"Guinevere, .... Had green eyes, ... Like yours, Milady, like yours ... " magical acoustic play. Still in my mind, after 40years hearing. 😀
That truly is one song that sticks in your brain...your heart...your soul. Traction in the rain and Lee Shore also.
God rest David Crosby; I never met him but I can tell you as a musician I had three different six string acoustic, none of them Martin, Fender or Gibson. I get by w/ this "friend" as Crosby is correct once one picks up Guitar very difficult to put it away. So bless the one who wrote "Teach your Children well", "Turn Turn Turn" and "mybackplages" and "Mr Tamborine man" Crosby was a happy gent, he regrets he ever tried drugs. His gift for natural talent was a true blessing to all who hears the music and lyrics. RiP
Those authors / composers would be :
Graham Nash
Pete Seeger
Bob Dylan
I bought my second guitar on my 28th birthday (a Martin MMV), because I was in a CS&N Phase... Haven't left that phase yet, as I approach my 38th birthday. :)
I saw a disheveled David Crosby at a taco shop in Santa Cruz. It was very busy, lunch crowd rush. Crosby walked up to front of a very long line and ordered his food. A few people made comments, but he paid no attention. Crosby grabbed his food and began his exit. A father with his five year old daughter were directly behind me just as Crosby was passing, when I heard the little girl in a loud voice said, " Daddy that man is homeless that is why he was at the front of the line!" Crosby stopped for a second started to turn to the little girl, but a chorus of chuckles and smirks turned him back. Out of the mouths of babes
I had the same experience, only it was Tom Waits at a KFC in New Orleans.
@@funktionwebweb6735 The name Tom waits is really not very fitting then is it?
@@arlenmargolin1650 Tom Waits for no man.
@@arlenmargolin1650 His middle name's Never.
He is absolutely right about Martin. They do indeed make the very finest production guitars in the world. They're simply beautiful.
I think Taylor does a way better job personally.
martin are the gibson of acoustics. excellent guitars, noticeably overpriced for what you are getting.
@@BassWhoopinFishingTeam , over the years, you would be more likely to see Leo Kottke, or David Lindley, or Ry Cooder, playing a Taylor or a Takamine instead of a Martin.
Yamaha is slept on
I loved that old band, Crosby, Stills, Nash, Young, Gifted, and Black.
Lol
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Would have like to see more shots of the guitars. Particularly the 12-string.
Simply stunning. Love the sound. And it's no secret that if you do something for hours you'll get good. It's just that so few actually follow that advice.
Dave Hein , like choking a chicken?....
Martin may have the reputation, Carter Stanley of Bluegrass fame played one, but for me (an acoustic guitar guy of 40 years and still going) YAMAHA does it for me personally speaking. I mean, they made guitars long before the motorcycle!
Thankyou for the video and the wonderful music.
I grew up on the byrds, learned several of his and gene Clark’s tunes so always had that built into my playing. Ultimately got to play several of these guitars at David’s home years ago and ate lasagna. He was recording a song I wrote at the time, which was never completed unfortunately, but was a great experience nonetheless.
So happy to know Crosby is a happy man.For the joy he brings, its only fair.☘
Hello Jane
How're you doing
Thanks for being a fan
It's nice meeting you here
Just bought a Taylor....my god it sounds so good.
I'm shopping for my first "good" acoustic. I'm debating between Taylor and Martin. The sound of the d-18 is what I want. But I like the feel of the Taylor's. The old Taylor 510's aren't too far off from the D-18 from what I can tell.
have had Taylor 150e, 110e, 710ce, 518e, miniGSltdke, - all traded or given away, and now have a 818e and 858e. I think I have now found the right ones for me.
I got one martin and five Taylor's taylor are the best of the best like Martin's love taylors
David Crosby may you rest in peace🥲🥲 we will all miss you, but your music will always live on🥲🥲🎸☮️
You have to question the filming on this one. Acoustic Guitar magazine, and they don't show the acoustic guitars properly!? Ruins what would have been an exceptional video interview.
I think the love you put into playing a guitar becomes the soul of the guitar..
IT's why old used guitars are the best sounding.
Thanks AG for this post...i just learned guinevere after 40 years of lisening to it, living in it, dreaming in it....that EBD tuning is great!!!...Croz is the man!
Yeah, it was sweet of him to do that demo up close so you could see where it was all at.
Magic, magic piece - one of the great acoustic guitar compositions of all time, I'd say.
NOT technically flash, just considered to draw out an otherworldly harmonic texture.
And then the vocals start....! Aaaah!
really enjoyed this. Love to hear the stories of the great artists guitars
That first statement is some of the realest shit ever spoken, god damn.
True that. That's why I can't play the electric anymore. It just doesn't seduce my like my D-18.
Best guitar in the world? I just watched two videos where the D-18 was smoked by a Gibson Hummingbird and a J45. The user comments were in consensus in those videos. I recently went into a store and played everything. The only guitar that stood out was a Gibson Jumbo. Whatever...whatever floats your boat. I don't own Gibsons b/c I'm biased against their CEO and the build quality issues their electrics have, and I hate when a Gibson comes out on top. It is what it is.
You'll never convince one person over the other that their favorite guitar isn't the best, but Martins do have a distinct tone that a lot of people find musically pleasing. I can instantly tell a Taylor from a Martin in a live setting. They just don't sound the same. Play what makes you happy; for Croz it's the Martin.
+sundaynightdrunk Martin guitars suck..old ones or new they blow
+Joel Weidenfeld Oh yeah, the pros who still choose modern D-45s when they can afford any guitar they want are idiots. The men and women who played the fantastic music of the '60s and '70s were utter dolts. Neil Young is tone-deaf; Mr. Crosby couldn't carry a tune in a paper bag. Not to mention pre-war Martins that can run into the $100,000+ range -- their collectors are morons. Dolts. Totally agree.
Martin is the best mass production instrument in the world, there is no company on this earth like Martin guitars. I am in full agreement with David.
When I retired and actually had enough money to buy my dream acoustic guitar , I was going to buy a Martin, I played 4 or 5 of them and then I tried the same amount of Taylor's and I found I liked the sound of the Taylor's better. It might just be what I want in a guitar but, I am on my second Taylor , I still have my first. I wish Martin would have impressed me the way Taylor did I really do . I had always wanted a Martin growing up , I could just never afford one until much later in my life.
He's talking about guitars and you zoom in on his face! We want to see the instruments!
Just like when you watch a filmed concert and the camera is on the lead singer strumming chords while the lead guitar player is churnin' out a killer solo. Arrrgh!
Leroy B Not true! I grew up listening to Crosby. However, I still want to see the guitars. 😄
Leroy B Have a cup of chill, man. Fans want different things. Some of us happen to want to see HIS guitars--the ones he plays and not any ol' guitar that you can see anywhere. After all, that's what he's talking about anyway. 🙄
@Leroy B "Troll! Troll in the dungeon!"
Dude, you need help. Like, you literally were the first one to go after people. Then you try to flip the script. Idk if it's a mental health thing or what, but I hope you find whatever it is you apparently so desperately need. ✌️
Excellent interview.
Unbelievable sounds he created with that instrument
Thanks for all the beautiful music David , hope you keep singing and writing for another 30 yrs
would be helpful if we could see the guitars.
I spent a lot of years listening to bands like CSNY and learning about vocal harmony. I especially liked Croz’s voice. A friend once told me a story about riding in a elevator with DavidCrosby and having the chance to speak with him briefly, but feeling kind of star stuck. So, ten years later, when I had the chance to speak briefly with him once before a gig, I did not hesitate. I said, “‘Pleased to meet you. I have learned a lot about singing vocal harmony from listening to your music.” He was rude and dismissive. Left a bad taste in my mouth for years.
To all negative comments, please look and listen at Mr Crosby’s body of work firstly , then think , then comment.
He's ingested more drugs than you find in an LA hospital; got arrested for carrying a gun TWICE and is a narcissistic prick.
Thank you!!! Exactly!!!
This is a delight to watch. The love and talent!
Not everyday a guy wears a belt and suspenders
Now that's funny.
Double redundancy
None Time waits for no one and it won't wait for you either . What'll it be sonny , will you get old or die young ? which do you prefer ? Now , go get yer shine box .
Not every guy shit his pants during interviews either.
Sheesh, what a funny string. haha!
I had a similar story of really being broke and selling my D-28 many years ago to survive. I now have a D-41 and love it every time I play it. It's my most precious possession.
Crosby's autobiography is titled "If Only I could Remember My Name". Keith Richard's autobiography "Life" has this quote on the back cover jacket, "I remember it *all* , every bit of it". I haven't read the Crosby book, but Richard's book is a fascinating read. By the way, Crosby also has famously said, "those who claim to remember the 60's were never really there".
Martins are pretty Great. I have the post-2012 - D'18. You play a Martin for a while and get used to it's sound and playability. You then get curious about other guitars and how they might feel and sound. You visit a shop to see what else is out there. Play a few different guitar makes and models and you're reminded why you bought the Martin in the first place. It's because not many compare so well to your Martin guitar and then you feel glad it's what you've got. - I once briefly met David Crosby when I lived in Seattle Wa USA. We walked past each other and I instantly recognised him and said Hi David. He gave me a friendly smile and winked.
Love David's playing and singing, I can live without his and others sad "war" stories of what they gave up for drugs, your choice....unlike the person who died to give you a new liver
The person who he got his liver from also made a choice.
That person chose to be an organ donor. Have you????
By the way when you're dead if you become an organ donor no one's going to care where your moral views are. But they will be grateful that they will have a second chance of life because you lost your life no matter how they got that way.
You know, it makes me wonder, what's going on, down under...the ground
Interesting view, but I might pass on the heart transplant from a child rapist donor, even though they may be dead