British guitarist analyses Charlie Rich performing 'Behind Closed Doors' live!

Tonight we're taking a look at Charlie Rich performing Behind Closed Doors!
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[@mr.magicmittens3366]

I didn't expect to see a review of my grandfather's music. Lol. But seriously, I enjoyed it. I love classic country music🤗

[@pamelaneibuhr6959]

Mr. Magic Mittens ...that’s an awesome song. Be proud 🥰

[@pbohearn]

Now that was an unexpected blast from the past, a song I had forgotten, it’s been so long since I’ve heard it. I must’ve been about 13 when it came out. The epitome of uncool syrupy corny country that we all loved to hate as teens in the San Fernando Valley because we were cool surfer wannabees or rebel metals. And there was still a country scene in the SFV as it rapidly transformed from rural to suburban, especially in the north western outer reaches of the San Fernando Valley, places like Chatsworth that still had horse ranches and honky-tonk bars on Topanga canyon and Devonshire Boulevard about A mile from where Charlie M and his family used to do LSD and squat at the Spahn ranch LOL. Those bars, that in the heat of a summer Sunday at 3 PM would have a crowd in cowboy hats, and I’m sure Charlie Rich played on the jukebox. What’s so sweet about this song is when I happened to be going for a ride with my dad, usually to 31 flavors after dinner, the song would come on, and my dad would sing along to it clap one hand against his leg softly. He was kind of humorous about it because I thought the song was so damn stupid. But he would sing along and it was catchy; it was hard not to sing along to but you did it in a way that made fun of it. Anyway it’s stuck with me because my dad liked it and it was one of a few he’d sing to. hearing it today I realize he was singing it to my mother which makes it all the sweeter as they’re both deceased. My father didn’t generously demonstrate his love, but in the smaller ways he did show it. And I love this song and I love country. My problem with Charlie and so many other great singers is I can’t reach that upper range unless I go into a poor falsetto. I can go lower but I can’t get that high. and it seems like so many of the songs I like you need the upper range which to me is certainly Tenor territory. And when I attempt to start in a lower key my music instructor said “no you can’t do that” I asked why not and she said “it totally changes the song”. And it never occurred to me that it does. that’s what I know about music. LOL I’m learning and your instruction is great .

[@mr.magicmittens3366]

My grandpa used to sing this to my grandmother so it was pretty cool to see this. 🤗

[@conniebrown6909]

Oh my gosh! Be so proud! The Silver Fox was the sexiest man in country music for a long time.

[@johnandmarie7250]

The Silver Fox. Big crossover hit from my youth (I’m 58). Underrated and under appreciated. Thanks to Fil for helping to change that.

[@LEEFORDJAGG]

Thanks for covering this ‘Countrypolitan classic’. I always admired the way Charlie weaves his piano and vocal together.

[@EclecticHillbilly]

It's hard to understand just how huge this song was. It was all over the radio, not just country radio, but Top 40, too. It played multiple times a day and was a huge hit on the jukeboxes, too.

[@meandinah4310]

Yeah, his 2 big hits were HUGE!! his voice and delivery marvelous..

[@63002]

The one and only Charlie Rich

[@suzannerobbins6293]

Hi Fil! Charlie Rich music got my hubby lucky many nights! Not trying to make it sleazy, but trying to say it was romantic! Behind Closed Doors really got me feeling so loving! That’s okay! ✌️. Even at 73 it still gets me just as loving! ❤️

[@ethanweeter2732]

The song after was even bigger on the pop charts “The most beautiful girl.”

[@phantomcollector1976]

CHARLIE RICH WAS SUCH AN AMAZING PERFORMER I THINK BEHIND CLOSED DOORS IS AN ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING

[@39thala]

My Mom loved Charle Rich. His song "The Most Beautiful Girl" was played over and over in our house at the time.

[@robincortez6586]

I grew up listening to that song, and it's really a great one!! SO MUCH FANTASTIC music in the early 70s!! Wish I could go back, but these music videos are a sort of time machine!! 👍💕💕😍

[@joesaffels2783]

I'm an American and I absolutely love Charlie Rich.😁👍🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@patriciajames199]

Sending my love from Northern California.🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@maninthewilderness3208]

Nice selection Phil. You know how to pick’em.

[@margot735]

I love Charlie! "A. Very Special Love Song" is one of the most romantic songs, IMO.

[@psw4763]

Absolutely love this song by the Silver Fox himself. Great choice.

[@Charles-vk1lb]

Charlie Rich. He wasn't called the 'Silver Fox' for no reason. You should check out, 'I'll Wake You Up When I Get Home'.

[@susanmathews7142]

Fil you are amazing. I love that you bring such beauty and you respect other artists. You have a beautiful smile.

[@johnnaking782]

Love this classic by the Silver Fox! Great reaction!

[@timcarr6401]

Elvis appreciated Charlie's musical voice. When the Beatles paid a visit to Elvis in 1965,Elvis repeatedly played "Mohair Sam" on the record player.

[@larrysilsbee7827]

My first girlfriend broke up with me in the early 70's. In '73 I just bought the Behind Closed Doors album when a mutual friend said she wanted to talk to me and gave me her number. Her hubby divorced her and she wanted to get back together. On that album is a song called You Never Really wanted me. I never met Charlie, didn't know him, but he gave me advice about my love life. I've got about an hour of his stuff on the thumb drive in my car.

[@davedinkins5082]

Thank you, you’re warm take on Charlie is superb.

[@Wulfdane]

When I think of Charlie Rich I think of my dad, my dad listened to this kind of music. My dad loved music of many different genres and played in a local band - he played the guitar and was a singer. My dad is why I love music.

[@ianshortall3356]

Charlie has such a smooth voice, so easy to listen to, thanks Mr. Fil :)

[@BASKET449]

Charlie Rich has the crowd in the palm of his hands amazing.

[@SilverJ56]

Superb!!! Thanks Fil!!

[@cindyrwagner6930]

The Silver Fox, best favorite song by Charlie was A Sunday Kind of Woman, beautiful.

[@donnacolwell3988]

When I was in second grade our teacher brought the album to school and used this song for us children to play musical chairs. It made quite an impression on me. I didn't understand what it meant then, but as an adult, I don't think it was quite suitable for seven-year-olds. 😄

[@slothbros7607]

That's too funny! This was definitely adult themed. :)

[@Rextrent]

Keep one's mind out of the gutter! It is a bit funny.

[@ravensinger5029]

But that's the thing about music, you can like the song without ever really understanding the lyrics, or their implications. In the 60's, there were dozens of songs that referred to drugs and such, I had no idea about all that, I just liked the music.

[@allisonyoung4007]

Omg! 😂 I grew up.in the 70s & ALOT of crazy inappropriate sh*t went down~( but honestly, pretty tame compared 2 today~😉)

[@johnandmarie7250]

Donna Colwell Ha Ha true!

[@mistergrandpasbakery9941]

I saw him live at Billy Bob's in Fort Worth in the summer of 1982!

[@LonskiBig]

When the British recognize the talent in the C/W genre', it's so refreshing. They don't have to. They can stay with their British Invasion crowd...and nobody would notice. I was honored to have someone request from me, a Charlie Rich song because they thought I sounded similar. That is flattering. I can't remember if it was this song, or another. But this brings back memories....and this was no 12 or 13 minute break- down, but was 20 minutes long....a full analysis.....

[@Sotto_]

Country and Western, (as opposed to modern country) goes way back, having its roots in Appalachian and bluegrass, which was germinated from Celtic folk music. I think it's only proper more people from the UK take an interest in American country music.

[@loripond1839]

LOVE Charlie Rich!! My mom and dad listened to country music then which is now classic country. So glad I was exposed to all these classic artists! This song and Rolling with the Flow are my favorites of Charlie's!!!...✌❤🤘😁

[@Spacebeagle]

Fascinating story on the song and the life of the Silver Fox. Thank you!

[@NKBobcat]

I visit every night for your analysis and I am never disappointed. Thanks again Fil!

[@bernardenejones8620]

Thank you Fil for bringing up his other songs too those I liked very well too.

[@tondalayakapoofnick2681]

A timeless classic from one of the greatest musical story tellers. My mom had all of his records. It really takes me back. Thanks Fil.

[@svensvensson6705]

Didn't expect Charlie Rich. I love that you don't analyse just the mainstream musicians.

[@cazgerald9471]

Another one of those songs I thought I hated back in the day, but when I hear it now I get a smile and somehow know all the words XD

[@GeorgiaOverdrive]

Charlie Rich and Glen Campbell were both the first to crossover from country into mainstream.

[@joebikeguy6669]

In 1992, I was driving somewhere, and caught Charlie Rich on NPR's Fresh Air hosted by Terry Gross. He was plugging his latest (and I think last, he died in 1995) album "Pictures and Paintings". Of course, I had heard "Behind Closed Doors" and "The Most Beautiful Girl in the World" both good, songs. All I can say is, what I heard that day far exceeded what I thought about Charlie Rich as a musician. When he could do what he wanted, the playing and vocals were much more unique . . . heartfelt and jazzy. He still used some of the Floyd Kramerish piano licks, but there was way more of him displayed. If anyone is interested, the entire interview is available on KZbin. Later . . .

[@oscarcardenas7078]

Charlie Rich👌🖒...country classic..👏👏👏 ...intersting comments✔✔✔

[@asphaltcowboy7567]

GREAT SONG and choice by you... Thanks..

[@chrissaunders4703]

My elusive dreams was one of my favourites by Charlie Rich. Several others covered it too.

[@mthivier]

I’m so glad that you noted that Charlie began his career playing jazz. His jazz roots were always evident on his country records (albeit sometimes very subtly), and that’s probably one of the things that set him apart from his country music contemporaries at the time.

[@barbolson8768]

Fil, thanks for the look back at Charlie Rich. I haven't heard this song in years, so it was nice to hear it again.

[@josephsimpson8961]

Come back when you're that bad! Great. Sort of, dumb it down Charlie, that's your audience. All the same he made it his own, unique and memorable. The music of the 70's would've be less without him, and his music lives on. Once again, mate, you peal back our brown wrapper understanding and reveal the delight our ears and souls feel.

[@robertc783]

You crushed it. What a great song.

[@Lockemeister]

Monster hit. It cut through the Country Charts and the Top 40 clutter and was fresh. Thanks for the research you did on the Silver Fox. He goes through a wide range in singing. Some reviewer in the back in the day, I think CMT Magazine, said that Charlie Rich had trouble hitting the high notes but I never noticed or cared for his review. Charlie Rich was a class act and made the music scene a better place.

[@kevinwarnecke3636]

Great description of Charlie's life. My mother was a good friend of his and performed with him in Memphis and Houston in the 50s and 60s. Such a versatile and smooth musician. My favorite!

[@Bakaat777]

After you finished speaking, I closed my eyes, pretty much expecting to be taken back in time when the radio on my parent's bed was playing all day long, AM radio was still king, and I was 12. Mission accomplished. Thanks, Fil.

[@fitzpatric12]

Ohh yea Charlie rich! Excellent reaction!

[@ivannovotny4552]

Awesome choice Fil. It was a monster hit for Charlie in 1973.

[@louisb229]

Singing properly kept his voice quality great for many years. Fundamentals are necessary for everything.

[@kevinpaul180]

Charlie sang two enormous hits..BEHIND CLOSED DOORS, and THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GIRL....He could play anywhere with those great songs......

[@texadan314]

I enjoyed this song as a teenager and probably haven't thought of it since. Thanks. BTW, I'm 61.

[@michaelholycross2633]

Me 3

[@TexasMagnolia]

WOW FIL! Charlie Rich! The smokey, velvet voice of Country past. I was so young when I went to my first Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Charlie was the performer that night. Being so young...I still remember the instant warm tingles his music/voice gave me. After that, I sat and listened to all his albums my parents had of him. Thank you so much for the great memories Fil.

[@scottthomas9181]

My fathers band played this every weekend thanks for posting

[@rickychorak9074]

Fil, I enjoy all of your videos and analysis of the artists. You show artistry, respect and brilliance in all of your work! Thank you.

[@yuvegotmale]

This song came out in 1973. My dads gas station /garage was next door to a tavern. The jukebox could be heard in the shop very easily. This song was playing constantly, must have been pretty good beer slopin music. Sam Philips from Sun Records quoted that Charlie was one of the best music talents he had ever seen. Such a nice easy soft talking gentleman...kind of reminds me of Roy Orbison in that sense. Not too many have heard his song Mohair Sam from 1965, it hit #21 on Billboards Hot 100, its worth a listen. Charlie had quite a few crossover hits. Thanks Fil for doing this one.

[@BackToTheBlues]

Charlie called his music Country Soul, which sounds about right to me.I loved his vocal sound, and those slip-note piano stylings. On a side-note, the earliest key change I know of in any song is the Banana Splits theme tune - the first verse after the intro is a key change!

[@johnnybrandon2206]

I like you broke his career down. Short and simple long-time fan and love this. Good job.

[@39thala]

Saw you smile Fil at 2:37 when he did that little piano plink on the high keys! Those little subtle piano licks. Charlie made piano playing look so effortless!

[@Cafeman_2D]

I saw the smile too, I'm familiar with this performance and that subtle plink always makes me smile too. I'm glad the camera was on his hands.

[@karenking5357]

I'VE ALWAYS LOVED CHARLIE RICH FROM THAT SONG... WHICH IT WAS DEDICATED TO ME BY A VERY SPECIAL SOMEONE....💜

[@gemeric4400]

Ah charlie and the 70s the good old days I was 30 at the time

[@tmrezzek5728]

Great analysis! Charlie Rich is THE personification of the (altered) saying: 'Jack of all trades, and master of all, too.' Musically, he could do anything. My favorite is his 'Don't Put No Headstone On My Grave' (for Sun Records)--he growls, wails, shrieks, and is so damn bluesy, it's astonishing.

[@michaelpaul5682]

Well said and great observance. Rich really went through the thick and thin.🎶

[@debravirden7130]

Thank you for a wonderful journey into Charlie Rich's musical talents.

[@edford1693]

The late great "Silver Fox", may he rest in peace. This is one of my favorite songs of his along with "Keep on Rolling With The Flow" & "A Very Special Love Song". 👍👍

[@strangebrew5545]

Love it, he was so cool, and really had it going on, ONE of a kind for sure!! Thanks so much Fil ❤️

[@rhiannonrede]

My brother in law did A& R for him in the 70's he was the best. RIP

[@loripolnac1279]

Love the Silver Fox. Awesome C & W singer.

[@rhiannonrede]

Thanks, Fil. I got to see him live in I was in high school. The "The Silver Fox" was wonderful then. I cried. Thanks for the memories. He was also a much in demand session player as well.

[@fredkatz2228]

Thanks. Excellent analysis and you always do your homework.

[@LouieLouie3]

Just when I thought you couldn’t dig any deeper you pull out Charlie Rich.

[@MelanieAF]

Crystal Gayle was in this category also, jazzy country-it was a trend in country for a minute

[@DS40764]

Old Country is so wonderful. I believe my Parents used to listen to music like this . Pretty tune. I always enjoy your history and story of the performer, so interesting. Thanks for sharing.

[@arleneelvisgirl4451]

Loved Charlie Rich! Great voice and lovely too!

[@Sotto_]

So glad your range includes the depth and breadth of music Fil. Country is great and few appreciate it enough. Charlie was gifted as a musician and blessed with a great voice. Great breakdown of the song. 🤘💖

[@drewpall2598]

KZbin is behaving tonight 🥳 Excellent demonstration Fil. Charlie kept at it no matter what. Excellent homework on Charlie.

[@jesse1967-]

This song was playing in my father's truck everytime he came too visit us kids...not far from the heart..silver fox. Thank you for the memory...

[@erickeese7367]

I have Charlie Rich on vinyl. The funniest this is I first heard this song in the movie “Weeds” with Nick Nolte from the early 80’s

[@wallsmartsme]

Charlie Rich. Such a witch. No, he's really good. My father always loved country and Western music. Today's country music sucks. Good review 👍 Fil 👍! He was quite an arranger. Back then, music was so simply written, which makes it stand out in the test of time! And to add to my comments, thanks for the guitar lesson!

[@mistergrandpasbakery9941]

And you are absolutely, positively correct! Country sucks today! Give me some old country any day of the week!

[@suzannerobbins6293]

Hi Fil! Now you are doing one of my all time favorite songs! I remember the year it came out, and how many times I played it! Charlie Rich was just so sexy! His silver hair..those eyes...that sexy song! It was one of those special songs for me, and my hubby! Thanks Fil for some good memories! ✌️

[@54lespaul77]

Once again, thanks for the guitar demonstration! I’m only now getting an appreciation for “country” music, having been an old school rocker all my life. Currently working on Kristofferson’s “Take the Ribbon From Your Hair” (Help me Make it Through the Night). I’m bluesing it up just a touch but keeping the original country flavour. Keep up the great channel!!

[@pbohearn]

54 Les Paul Kris was bluesey

[@briansd2772]

Thank you Fil.

[@davidfriedman7823]

There's a. Blues - Soul version of this song by Little Milton. Much different. When I was younger I had the fortune to play keyboards for a r and b band with guys in their 40s through 60s. This was one of the songs that chitlin circuit bands were playing in the 80s

[@Robinjoy45]

Charlie was familar with Billy Sherrill when Sherrill ran the Sun Records Nashville branch back in 1962 when Charlie recorded Who will the next fool be? Charlie acted in the movie Take this Job and shove it and did the theme of Benji. He was a silent investor of the Wendy's chain and he sold his shares in 1981 around the time he retired from performing and recording

[@scottlloydamey6154]

This track was a guilty pleasure of mine when I was a 17 year old lad in 1992... Absolutely untouchable for class, quality and lyrical story telling.... Thanks Fil.... Great choice 😎 👍🏻

[@billybio6840]

My favourite of his was and still is There won’t be any more

[@chicken2jail545]

Nice video Fil. I have a friend who used to play rockabilly with Charlie Rich, back in the day. He said Charlie wanted to try Country to help his career take off. And boy did it ever.

[@marypulley6512]

Thank you Fil,another of my TENNESSEE musician family ( not related)just claim the talented people.

[@tnmoppylaura5476]

My goodness, where would we be without the older country music? Thanks for this one Fil.

[@teresafinoalchemy]

Simply sublime, thanks Fil.

[@haze61151]

Wow Fil,,you're digging deep in the archives! But good for you. He was definitely a country superstar that left us too soon but left us with some very iconic songs. Word is Charlie really liked his booze,,(no different than the rest of them) I've heard he was really hard to get along with but you know how gossip is. Charles Allan Rich, although he was popular when I was around the business touring with Keith Whitley, I never had the opportunity to meet him.

[@robertbeckler5058]

Me and my buds use to sing a parody to this song all the time. Cannot remember it but it was even more risquae. The silver fox was pretty damn good.

[@tomcarl8021]

For me, Charlie's best period was when he was signed to Hi Records in Memphis, early sixties. Legendary label. It was his R&B and Soul period, but he did every kind of music on that label. And the truth about his career, was that country music was lucrative for him. It was never his passion. Fascinating artist.

[@shocksemler8145]

Loved Charlie Rich!! I was 16 when Behind Closed Doors came out and bought that album and every one after it. No one else sounded like Charlie. Sadly he left us too soon. Thank you again Fil❤️

[@kennethmcdonald2987]

Great video. Could you please do an episode on the late Don Williams another extremely talented country artist with an amazing career ?

[@jimgroff6880]

The Silver Fox 👍👍

[@michaelogden5958]

What an unusual artist/song to review! He was quite popular when I was a kid.

[@barbaradownie3265]

NICE VOICE 😍😍😍 GREAT PIANIST

[@BOOMNERD51]

I'm really glad to see Charlie Rich. He did an originsl song "I Feel Like Going Home" also beautifully covered by Rita Coolidge, I loved his piano style and voice "Stay" from 1960 reminds me of Conway Twitty's crescendo building "It's Only Make Believe.". Kris Kristofferson reminiscent of his support to Sinead O'Connor when booed incorporated in a song lyric a defense of Charlie Rich's unfortunate painkiller an drink missteps. Kris and empathy for friends is renowned. Thanks for Charlie's recording history: I have some new old songs to discover thanks to you, Fil!

[@veldafilzen8170]

Thanks for the analysis and information on this song from the ‘Silver Fox’... I danced many a slow dance to this song back in the day... and yes, I’m old!

[@MrRondonmon]

This was early 70's, but many will remember this from the Clint Eastwood Movie "Any Which Wat But Loose" where Clyde goes to the Zoo to get him a little lovin' from another Orangutang.