Wish they had gotten someone else to do this interview. This guy had the nerve to tell the audience not to ask Emitt any stupid questions when he was the one making all the stupid comments. Emitt is in a class all his own and the whole McCartney comparison should not have been brought up. It is obvious that Emitt is a shy and humble person and the whole interview format should have been done differently. Love your work Emitt!!!
Felt so bad for him--he'd been through enough crap--then has to put up with this idiot hack asking lame questions and combining it with dumb comments. And even though he has left this world, he will not be forgotten by those who loved and appreciated his amazing talent --RIP Emmit--and thank you!
I first heard of Emitt in 1970,when I was 13.He was played regularly on a local radio station located in Gaithersburg MD.The DJ who played him,was Barry Richards,who also had a UHF(REMEMBER THAT!!!)TV show called Turn on TV.He interviewed Emitt then(he was 20),I still remember that interview and how impressed I was by him(Emitt).Haved loved the album until this day (and beyond).Emitt Rhodes,one of the greatest influences on my life!!!!!!!!!!
the interview quickly collapsed after the 4 minute mark, after Des barres unnecessary quip. Dear Emitt zoned right out after that ,and left shortly thereafter. Emitt a Class Act!
Wow, I had forgotten that I had commented on this video 9 years ago. I found out about this event the same day it happened but couldn't go because the tickets were already sold out. I missed my chance to see the great Emitt Rhodes. I hope that Emitt is in a much better and happier place now. At least we can take comfort knowing that his wonderful music is still with us to help us get through these difficult times.
ER is awesome. All of his solo albums are among my favorites, especially the three on which he did it all himself. ER's humility in dealing with the inept interviewer is endearing. He handled the bit about McCartney very well. It's no insult to be compared favorably with one of the most gifted singer/songwriters of the past several decades. I'd love to see "One Man Beatles." I'd love to hear more music from ER, an enormously talented and gifted artist.
Love Emitt's music. This is the first time I've ever heard the man speak. This interview was bizarre. It's safe to say he is still an enigma. And call me crazy, but something in his mannerisms and appearance remind me of Jay Leno! I hope life has been good for him even without the level of fame and recognition he deserved.
Take a good listen to this guy, because he's right in the same league as the people who probably ended Emitt's career; a real music biz/industry/P.T. Barnum huckster. As the gentleman below stated; "the situation was not a good one," but, I'm quite sure..., could have been handled with far more sensitivity and class; and Emitt deserved that much. You're interviewing a man who's life/youth/art for the most part... was negotiated and bargained away; and that's a very painful scene, folks.
What a horribly blown opportunity. Des Barres seems clueless about Mr. Rhodes, and how to read him, and how he might have been able to lead him into a comfort zone where he would have opened up. Even the shyest, most self-effacing artist will talk about themselves and their work if they feel comfortable.
The comments Des Barres made about people in the audience wanting to sleep with Emitt and the remark about some guy showing his arse really made Emitt uncomfortable. I agree that this was a horribly blown opportunity. I found out about this event the day it happened and the tickets were already sold out. I would have been really upset if I had been there and seen this play out in really time. What a shame.
Oh man, get real ! The self title album, Emitt Rhodes, was a de facto homage to The Beatles, and McCartney in particular. Denying this, is just ridiculous. Notice that Emitt didn't bother denying that, at least in this interview. Emitt was a chameleon, musically. He could imitate styles very well. Of course, later, he recorded things that didn't sound like The Beatles, but they were stylized toward popular styles. He was a very good musician, writer and singer, but was not terribly original when it came to style. He produced some beautiful music. He left behind some great stuff to listen to.
Yes, a terrible interviewer. Emitt was and is a brilliant musician. I've never had the chance to meet him, but I knew some of his family. I really want to see "The One Man Beatles" movie but have no idea how to get it. Does anyone know if it's available on DVD?
Wish they had gotten someone else to do this interview. This guy had the nerve to tell the audience not to ask Emitt any stupid questions when he was the one making all the stupid comments. Emitt is in a class all his own and the whole McCartney comparison should not have been brought up. It is obvious that Emitt is a shy and humble person and the whole interview format should have been done differently. Love your work Emitt!!!
Felt so bad for him--he'd been through enough crap--then has to put up with this idiot hack asking lame questions and combining it with dumb comments. And even though he has left this world, he will not be forgotten by those who loved and appreciated his amazing talent --RIP Emmit--and thank you!
I first heard of Emitt in 1970,when I was 13.He was played regularly on a local radio station located in Gaithersburg MD.The DJ who played him,was Barry Richards,who also had a UHF(REMEMBER THAT!!!)TV show called Turn on TV.He interviewed Emitt then(he was 20),I still remember that interview and how impressed I was by him(Emitt).Haved loved the album until this day (and beyond).Emitt Rhodes,one of the greatest influences on my life!!!!!!!!!!
Emitt, You are my all time favorite artist...you stand alone! Please come to St Augustine Fl and share your amazing talent....
I saw Emitt at the Celler Door in DC in 1971 and he was great
Des Barres was in a band called Detective. The people at their label often referred to them as Defective.
the interview quickly collapsed after the 4 minute mark, after Des barres unnecessary quip. Dear Emitt zoned right out after that ,and left shortly thereafter.
Emitt a Class Act!
Wow, I had forgotten that I had commented on this video 9 years ago. I found out about this event the same day it happened but couldn't go because the tickets were already sold out. I missed my chance to see the great Emitt Rhodes. I hope that Emitt is in a much better and happier place now. At least we can take comfort knowing that his wonderful music is still with us to help us get through these difficult times.
Yes, your comment is very special.
ER is awesome. All of his solo albums are among my favorites, especially the three on which he did it all himself. ER's humility in dealing with the inept interviewer is endearing. He handled the bit about McCartney very well. It's no insult to be compared favorably with one of the most gifted singer/songwriters of the past several decades. I'd love to see "One Man Beatles." I'd love to hear more music from ER, an enormously talented and gifted artist.
I could see Joaquin Phoenix packing on some weight and growing out his salt/pepper hair to portray him in a biopic.
F That woke git JP.
RIP Emitt, you will be missed!🌹🕯(1950-1970)
Get your years right.
Love Emitt's music. This is the first time I've ever heard the man speak. This interview was bizarre. It's safe to say he is still an enigma. And call me crazy, but something in his mannerisms and appearance remind me of Jay Leno! I hope life has been good for him even without the level of fame and recognition he
deserved.
lincbond442, agreed, what you said.
A deeper, more sensitive interview would be welcome.
did they ever put the one man beatles out on dvd? i cant find it anywhere.
Take a good listen to this guy, because he's right in the same league as the people who probably ended Emitt's career; a real music biz/industry/P.T. Barnum huckster. As the gentleman below stated; "the situation was not a good one," but, I'm quite sure..., could have been handled with far more sensitivity and class; and Emitt deserved that much. You're interviewing a man who's life/youth/art for the most part... was negotiated and bargained away; and that's a very painful scene, folks.
Looks kinda like Robert Wyatt now! Still, afreakin' legend in music!
Doesn't look like Emitt's too comfortable...what is wrong with deBarre?
He's a dick?
What a horribly blown opportunity. Des Barres seems clueless about Mr. Rhodes, and how to read him, and how he might have been able to lead him into a comfort zone where he would have opened up. Even the shyest, most self-effacing artist will talk about themselves and their work if they feel comfortable.
The comments Des Barres made about people in the audience wanting to sleep with Emitt and the remark about some guy showing his arse really made Emitt uncomfortable. I agree that this was a horribly blown opportunity. I found out about this event the day it happened and the tickets were already sold out. I would have been really upset if I had been there and seen this play out in really time. What a shame.
Oh man, get real ! The self title album, Emitt Rhodes, was a de facto homage to The Beatles, and McCartney in particular. Denying this, is just ridiculous. Notice that Emitt didn't bother denying that, at least in this interview. Emitt was a chameleon, musically. He could imitate styles very well. Of course, later, he recorded things that didn't sound like The Beatles, but they were stylized toward popular styles. He was a very good musician, writer and singer, but was not terribly original when it came to style. He produced some beautiful music. He left behind some great stuff to listen to.
@akbill2 I've heard that he's actually making a new record. Whether we'll ever hear it or not...
The interviewer is a fool. Emitt is a real guy. The interviewer is wearing shades. Emitt is real and he is not. That says it all.
They could've sprung for 2 chairs & an extra microphone!
Yes, a terrible interviewer. Emitt was and is a brilliant musician. I've never had the chance to meet him, but I knew some of his family. I really want to see "The One Man Beatles" movie but have no idea how to get it. Does anyone know if it's available on DVD?
Needs better microphone technique.
The interviewer is terrible and over-bearing. What a waste of Emitt's time.
Emitt Rhodes refused to release ANYTHING that wasn't a gem. It's sad that he paid such a heavy price for maintaining his uniformly high standards.
THE MCCARTNEY COMPARISON IS 100% VALID!
Looks kinda like Robery Wyatt now! Still, afreakin' legend in music!
That guy holding that microphone weird as hell.The kind person most people have would a hard time being around.
This was really Bad