Thank you so much! I had such a great time watching this video. I feel like I found a new friend. BTW-I just moved to the Chicago area and would like to get a monthly PF/DC fan group together to talk, laugh and just have fun! If any of you see this, reply and live in the Chicago area hopefully we’ll start a great tradition! The Partridge Family was a big part of my youth (mostly saw it in reruns) but as I am much older now I relate to the time of Women’s Lib like Laurie, wishing I had that perfect high school boyfriend like Keith and especially the peace, love and music the show demonstrates. Life is too short to hate. Let’s get together and talk about the naïve time back in 1970 when we hoped the world would right itself. In the meantime, join me to talk about PF and DC music, won’t you?! 😊

Terrific interview Patty! I really enjoyed it. Thanks Johnny Ray, you did such a fabulous job with this book, such detailed and extensive research, and interviewing over 100 people associated with the Partridge Family, wow! I'm a 70's PF fan, going back to the very beginning of the show, I had all the albums, Tiger Beat magazines, bubblegum cards, books, etc etc. I still enjoy listening to the music, so much talent and creativity, lead by David's amazing, unique voice. Such an exciting announcement about Johnny Ray and Henry Diltz's upcoming book with photos of David, can't wait for that! (Like you said, "Pre orders"!!!!) Love your channel, looking forward to more interviews along with your videos of your PF collection items :)

Hi Patty, Thankyou for this wonderful show with Johnny Ray Miller. I am trying to find a copy of When We're Singing, as it is sold out everywhere!! Can't wait for Henry Diltz David Cassidy coffee table photo book. I think Henry was always going to publish it. It will be fabulous with Johnny Ray Miller on board. 'Girl, you made my day'. Cheers, Susan Armstrong Toronto, Ontario Canada

I have this guitar

I copied that album and turned it into a print on a white T-shirt. I wore it to a concert in New Jersey. David saw it and asked me to come to the stage. He turned me around and had the spotlight on me. The next night I met him backstage and we talked about it. I met him numerous times and saw like 3o concerts.

This was fabulous. Thanks for doing so.

So when is the unreleased songs called "Missing Pieces" (songs that were used in the TV series but not found on any of their albums) coming out??? It seems that the late David Cassidy did NOT wanted those songs to be released.

Absolutely loved that. Can’t wait for the new book. Keep safe and well.

I want that book! "Maybe someday..."

Great interview Patty !

Awesome interview as always Patty! Thanks!

Just ordered the book a few minutes ago-Look forward to reading it.

Johnny is a friend of mine. I have told him there is not a finer book on a television show than "When We're Singing: The Partridge Family & Their Music". It's essential to any Partridge Family and David Cassidy fan. Its breadth and scope is so impressive. To say it's comprehensive is not overstating it. Johnny is committed to everything he does, as an author and beyond. All this and he still hates me. I'm still looking for a way to win him over. Any ideas?

Omg I enjoyed this interview so very much I always wanted to know more about this book I'm ordering it. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

Great to get an update on Henry’s book can’t wait, thank you.

"Hello Hello" Patty from a long-time PF fan from over here in England. I really must pop Johnny's brilliant book into my PF "Shopping Bag." All the very best from the UK, Mark. 🎶🎵🎶🇬🇧 😊

great interview Johnny , but i wanted more about the music which i am more interested in and have been a collector of the records for over 50 years., and wanted to know what his favorite record was.

I'm originally from Franklin, PA!

Just heard about your channel Hass you interviewed Scott away yet or Jeremy gelbwaks?

Thank You Patty & Johnny! I want to have a Partridge Party honoring both of you. Currently immersed in "When We're Singin'". What a treasure!!

I. Like The Partridge Family

Two things. Who the hell is Bella Funk? She’ll be forgotten apart from this awful business. David Cassidy is a legend and he’ll be remembered forever!

David was my friend and I wrote several books about him including about his time in Saratoga where he raised and raced horses. When I saw that so-called California Hall of Fame thing, I researched them and they literally have changed hands many times and are not a credible organization. I knew it was a farce. I'm not surprised this Hall of Fame thing was not as advertised. I knew it wouldn't be good for him and I tried to warn many fans ahead of time not to go. It's disgusting that somebody so wonderful in the entertainment industry is treated so frivolously. David wanted nothing more than to entertain people and he did that to the point of being the most famous artist in the world in the early seventies. He didn't care about awards anyways. And this organization is just a joke - if it had any credibility to it it would have received widespread coverage on entertainment shows and in other media. Thankfully it did not.

Amazing the song writers had to come up with a new song every week and they were all hits.

@15:50 the word you're fishing for is conglomerate. 😊

Ewww. They had 2 songs. So they're a 2 hit blunder "band" The Monkees were at least 6 years ahead of this fake band and millions of miles ahead. I bet DavyJones could beat up David (puss face) Cassiday. Oh, my first album was led Zeppelin 2 so...... yeah, just sayin 😏.

Would love for you to all of them. I’m there!

I’ll meet you halfway was #1 in jukeboxes everywhere forever.

Hal Blaine/Joe Osborne

The first album is good but the "up to date" is magnificent because David Cassidy sung more songs. That would be a shock if Shirley Jones left a comment here. "doesn't somebody wanted to be wanted" is my favorite song from the album eventhough David Cassidy didn't like the song at first. Wes Farrell also worked with the Cowsills, especially on "Indian Lake".

March 31st is my birthday too. So happy I found your posts. Umbrella man is my favorite song btw.

I couldn't even set through that lady's reading absolutely awful. I'm also here in California let me know if there's anyway I can help.

You can't help but sing along and I agree the music makes you feel good. Love it.

Awww, sweetie....... IT'S NOT GONNA HAPPEN!!!😮

Sweet Album! It was the first Christmas album I bought as a child! Warm memories thank you!

Hello! I thoroughly enjoyed your “Up To Date” Partridge video! My daughter and I have that CD as well as their first Album and David’s “Cherish” album. I no longer own a record player like in the 60s and 70s though! Thank you for your effort to put this channel on.. it’s so much fun! Ordering “Sound Magazine” now. I had it as a record many moons ago….🙂

If you haven't already done so, please do a review of the "Christmas Card " album, which features Shirley's lead vocal on 'The Christmas Song' and David & Shirley sharing lead vocals on 'Winter Wonderland '.

As per the liner notes for the Buddha CD reissue of "Up To Date", Shirley laid down her backing vocals alone.

Nothing like "pop misconceptions" to carry the day. Nobody understands the important role that David played to pop music through being on THE PARTRIDGE FAMILY television show. This show appealed to "family," it may have been broken, but on they went. For his age and experience, Cassidy sang like an "adult" instead of a "kid." And, to have the production quality and the sound of what some later called "The Wrecking Crew" studio band behind his voice...amazing. He held his own.

I’m glad we could Get Happy again with your latest episode, Ms. La Bella! I’m glad you’re taking great care of your VH1 Partridge Family staff shirt! I loved activity books as a child too. The only problems with them on family road trips was the movement of the car sometimes interfered with writing and drawing. I paused your video sometimes to read the coloring book captions. I’m confused why you didn’t let viewers be able to read every caption. Yes, I paused to read Keith’s and Danny’s Henny Youngman type jokes. Susan Dey’s birthday is December 10th but I figured they were talking about the Laurie characters being March 6th birthday. Where did the show say her birthday was also Laurie’s? I also didn’t like word puzzles. I preferred crossword puzzles. David would have liked the Kirin Lemon soda I had in Japan then. Biggest favorite difference between David and I: I’ve never eaten lobster. I look forward to the viewmaster reels!

I've just discovered your channel two days ago when the David Cassidy snub appeared as a recommendation. Amazing channel you have, I wanted to watch this video first. I also have the first CD issue that was released thru Razor and Tie Records. I think in the 70s, Clive Davis aka ARISTA was buying the rights to a lot of pop acts from the 60's and 70's, so The Partridge Family was a no-brainer for him to nab and to license the rights to many minor labels, but so glad Arista did because it became easier for a 10 year old kid in 1993, to get a copy of this album on cassette, thus starting their fandom of The Partridge Family that continues till this day. I even did a video on my channel highlighting this album, as it influenced me. I've since shared your channel with a few friends of mine, so they've subscribed as well.

That a good Album

That's such a shame. He was an amazing singer and actor. My older cousin introduced me to his music when I was about 6 or 7 years old. I watched The Partridge Family all the time. I had his albums and loved the songs. Brown eyes, I think I love you, Cherish, Echo valley 26809, just to name a few.

This major David Cassidy fan has two youtube accounts. Here is a composite of what I posted from both in objection to that sham of a "tribute." That was not the well deserved tribute to David it should have been. That was self serving exploitation and not properly about his talented music career. His financial status and personal life challenges should have had nothing to do with this. True fans do not want to dwell on that. Criticizing David with “…it was an excuse to hide…” is not tributing! No songs or albums of David’s were named. She had a snide sarcastic tone of voice all the way through. This was not heartfelt. He didn’t say his last words about time to be repeated by an exploiter. I think she does NOT love him. The fundamental question show organizers should routinely ask themselves beforehand is “What kind of tribute would the deceased artist want?” If the organizers don’t care about that, then the tribute is just a self centered virtue signaling sham. If they do care about that, well, anyone can figure out that the talented David would have preferred the tribute talk about his songs and albums than embarrassing personal life misfortunes sprinkled with accusations like “…it was his excuse…” and “…finally admitted…” This was not a true fan with enough relevant facts in her head to make a speech without doink doink doinking on her cellphone the whole time. Look at this comments section; everyone is disgusted! With good reasons! Is this presenter going to be asked to reply to questions asked of her and is she going to make a public apology and explanation speech?

Hello, how about doing a video on the PF board game. Also looking forward to more album reviews :-)

Hi Ms. Patty La Bella of MPFC, I’m a lifelong Californian and big fan of David Cassidy and The Partridge Family, and The Cowsills. My mother was also from New Jersey. Great you could meet many fans! Ron Dante was excellent. Great to see some of your collection and the light machine. David and you have done a great service to aspiring young musicians. Some of whom I know traveled long distances for the disgraceful California Music Hall of Fame induction. I just posted a disapproving comment under video of that elsewhere. Have a nice day!

Hurray!!! C'mon and get happy!!! :-). Love all these activity books. I remember the paper dolls, DC color forms. I had the lunch box. Yuck, the PF reboot! Wonder what happened to them. Only lasted one episode and it was an epic fail.

I would love to see your Partridge Family topps cards. Do you have all the cards from the yellow, blue and rare green card sets?

I never had these so it was good to see them. Hmmm… there’s Mo-beel, Alabama, Mo-bile is a song by the Who, and people who are able to walk are Mo-bill, but I’m not sure about the pronunciation for the hanging thing.

I had the coloring book with the 2nd Chris in the group