The Road less traveled

[@gtrslinger6262]

I love these stories. Bobby is a American treasure.

[@cameronwright376]

I would love to see him play and meet him. His songs are apart of my story of my life . It would be an honor.

[@drumdad54sdl47]

This is like listening to a book in Bobby's head. I love it!

[@professorbonghair3111]

I'm trying to watch every single one. These stories are just some of the more interesting, and Bobby tells them in such a perfect way, I could listen to them, all day .

[@Mat1970Thompson]

Good mornin" Bobby and CoCo! What a nice treat to enjoy drinking my coffee with ya'll and listening to these awesome stories. ❤☮

[@sattwa2]

“Road less travelled...” Integrity is priceless. And so is a great sense of humor🙏 All these stories would mean nothing if they didn’t touch the heart♥️

[@allbuzzedup1]

Bobby is delightful...as always

[@carolg7966]

AMAZING video. So much interesting information!! Thank you both! ATMP was out when I was 14, and absolutely loved it. I still have the album. Thank you Bobby for making a great album greater!!

[@stevehanson5556]

Fantastic video amazing stories

[@garychambers5850]

I love all those songs on "Eric Clapton at His Best". I got this for Christmas back in 1972. All the songs are really good! Especially the vocals from Bobby & Eric! Wow!!! 🤎🎸🎹

[@jeffclement2979]

I could listen to his stories all day long This is rock-n-roll

[@karlandang]

Ive been binging on you videos the last few days. Such amazing stories! I feel like I've attended lectures By professor Bobby at Rock and roll university!

[@troytempest290]

I’ve said it before & I’ll say it again...such a humble, beautiful human being.

[@kendavis3604]

These stories are amazing. I love how humble Bobby is, even though I find his life story so fascinating. I first followed Coco providing the stories on Steve Hoffman Forums, and now these videos. Thank you both, beautiful human beings.

[@regbale]

These are fascinating conversations; so much to learn about this period of music, the 70s. I love it! So much so, I just bought the Layla and other assorted... off of itunes last night and have been really...really listening carefully. While doing so, something struck me about this vocal pair of Bobby and Eric. Bobby, you perhaps were/are a might too intimidating to Eric or maybe more so to Eric's keepers aka management. I thought Michael McDonald was the only one to have such a sweet, soulful and powerful voice until now. Wow! It is a wish to see and hear you two in person someday soon. I'll likely have to come to Austin for that to be a reality and therefore, I hope this Covid period ends and get that opportunity. Don't be surprised if I comment on your other postings, I'm 60 and feel like I have found a new well and am a bit thirsty.

[@mickeysoltys6960]

Thanks again for doing this. It is wonderful. Bobby is a true artist and great storyteller. Wonder if Bobby ever ran across Gary Stewart in all his travels? Thanks for the music.

[@BW-CC]

No

[@HollywoodRecordingStudio]

This is amazing to hear. Thank you both for doing this.

[@sassyt1545]

I love listening to Bobby's "tidbits."

[@johnidan6264]

These are such wonderful stories Bobby! I too have some shared experiences here as well. Being a long long time member of the Yardbirds and also coming from Detroit to live in England. Man, quite an incredible journey and one that eventually took me to Hurtwood Edge to stand on the stone circle where George wrote Here Comes the Sun. I lived near by in Gomshall for many years so I can dig the vibe that you experienced on many levels. Hope you and Coco are doing well. Cheers! John

[@ronmoore4372]

Hi. I like the comment where you say " I never forget a name or a face, it's just pittung them together some times....". There is a great interview of Peter O'Toole here on youtube where he is talking about someone and he's trying to recall the name, and he says the exact same thing. " the information is there, it sometimes takes a bit to put it in the right place." Great minds Bobby, great minds, they do think alike. I really enjoy these posts. thanks alot.

[@fredericolima6443]

It takes courage to be yourself. Great stories! Best KZbin channel today.

[@bobralph5072]

Ok , you said the funniest thing I've heard lately, and still true " Jesus wasn't handing out no food" great words,

[@nickadamopoulos6472]

I loved this video you two are great, you're bringing those times to life.Thank You.

[@meanmud1]

"Is this thing going south?" LOL

[@lovevibration]

If you listen to the song "Layla",during the beautiful piano piece, you will hear a guitar truly weeping & crying, crying that transcends a music instrument.Duane reached an emotional connection with a song & audience that elevated the musical experience to a beautiful out of body, spiritual joy.Duane's creativity & musical passion will inspire generations of music lovers until the end of time. God Bless Duane Allman.

[@igrowhigher]

@tom b Well, if you don't mind the fact that Duane is SO out of tune... I'd love to hear what that original studio recording would have sounded like without Duane.

[@mikemullinix5607]

Bobby I love you me I know you have it in you loosen up forget about the past do your stuff man all of your inspiration man you got this

[@wernermorgen1707]

Very interesting to hear those storys from so long ago. Thank you Bobby Whitlock and CoCo Carmel.

[@igrowhigher]

Alice Ormsby-Gore had two brothers, Julian and Francis. Their father was Lord Harlech. Alice and Julian were models. Lord Snowdon was a famous photographer, and took photos of Eric Clapton posing with a Tony Zemaitis guitar.

[@BW-CC]

Yes Bobby knew them, Julian took the photos of the Dominos.

[@edpetrik501]

WOW...Farm out....You gor yourself a good turntable...you didnt have to put a penny on the arm to keep it from skipping ! You two keep on keeping on 👍😎🎸

[@BW-CC]

Ha, anything to make that thing work.

[@chuckbaker8413]

If I have as a guessing man... I’d guess that cool little laugh that Bobbi has comes from his mother... really cool..!!!

[@greatsilentwatcher]

I'm enjoyed combing through the videos.

[@starrguitargoddess]

I'm really loving this channel. 🎵🎵🎵 🎹 🎹 🎶🎶👍

[@rddavies]

Wow so much to unpack in this one! I just attended (virtually) a memorial for a close relative today and it was all about this life of about 80 years and all the things that he had done and all the people he touched. It was almost too much to get my head around. This is a bit like that (if you pardon the memorial reference). This is a lifetime's worth of memories, experiences, hopes, dreams, rags, riches. Maybe recalls the Sinatra song "My Way" which has many of the same feelings, I think.

[@revon0521]

Fantastic memory, Bobby. Thanks for sharing. CoCo's the perfect interviewer. Keep on growing. And painting! Subscribed.

[@SeeCSeesCC]

❤️ what a beautiful way of documenting these musical experiences. Bravo to you both by this

[@quinjimlan]

Just stumbled across this channel. Loved hearing the stories. Thanks a million! Looking forward to listening some more.

[@georgetebbens3524]

It's very endearing how Bobby giggles.

[@bcrater6400]

Such great stories...and truth. Thanks you two

[@stevensigns946]

Just stubbled on your channel Bobby and CoCo. I love hearing the tales Booby has to tell. In one video (not yours) he talks about, as a youth, working in the fields, delivering newspapers and selling Christmas cards for money. I did the same (we're of the same époque). In any case, through your conversational videos, it is the closest I can come to being part of that heavenly late sixty, early seventy music scene. Keep it coming !

[@tomlehr861]

Very cool,just saw where bramletts made the southern music hall of fame

[@mariomorgado8569]

" Was he a photographer? No, he was just some guy with a camera! " Every photographer's nightmare. I've lost so many shoots to people who's " cousin is a photographer. " I love these videos!

[@70snuttodd95]

Love this Guy, takes it all in stride

[@TheNaturalust]

Bobby you are genuine and a true musician. I can honestly say Eric has become a cliche in spirit and musicianship. You will always be in touch with the creative force and anyone with musical and spiritual clarity can see it is Eric who should be regretful he never called you and kept the real music coming. Coco, we love you for doing it but, no need to reinforce or comfort Bobby about Eric not calling, Bobby is so much more in so many ways that Eric will never be. What you have is priceless. Your spirit is intact, may your health and happiness overwhelm you both.

[@ronnie5129]

Bobby, thanks for this interview, I read in Rolling Stone Magazine or somewhere, that George and the people you mentioned and the place you mentioned, That George took some Lysergic acid diethylamide that night, and stayed out in the back yard, and was still Tripping when the Sun came up, and wrote the song, I don;t know I was not there, but someone printed this, LOL, My Best to you and Coco, Cousin Figel

[@leesanna7835]

I Love the doggie bed you have set up for your baby, it's just a testament how beautiful, warm and Loving you both are ❤

[@billidgylab9083]

You've got one heck of a woman Bobby!

[@jeffjones1056]

Has there ever been a movie done a documentary on all these stories if not there should be

[@flippercarlin1657]

The best!

[@marshallsmountain]

I have always loved word play. I write my own songs. I have an annoying tendency to speak in rhyme when I get frustrated or angry. If you want to sound off under these circumstances there is something intensely embarrassing about giving a piece of my mind in rhyme.

[@waynemagin2554]

Thank You Bobby and CoCo !! Clouds in my coffee, only to dream once more. Universe ain't gonna give you shit. We have to act to make things happen. You all understand that very well. Namaste

[@yodajazzcat]

"Is this thing goin' south?" Lol Maybe just a side trip!

[@myhaverphotography]

I am thoroughly enjoying these conversations and Bobby’s stories. The music was so much a part of my life at the time it was being made and still is. I would love to hear anything you may have to say about the Rainbow Concert. It remains one of my favorite live Eric Clapton albums. Primarily because of the tremendous talent that performed on it, including yourself Bobby. Eric has said it was probably one of his worst albums and is surprised anyone remembers it and didn’t think it was available anymore. I told him it was one of my favorites. I don’t know if he ever read that reply, but I bought the original LP when it was first released, the CD later and also the remastered deluxe CD years later. I listen to it all the time. I look at it as the roots of the Crossroads Guitar Festivals, because of the reason it came together and the talented guitarists and other musicians jamming together. Thank you for doing these. ✌🏼💜🙏🏼✨

[@igrowhigher]

@Photography by...Mark Myhaver Eric Clapton's Rainbow Concert album features Steve WINWOOD, not Bobby WHITLOCK.

[@myhaverphotography]

@@igrowhigher It features many talented musicians. Although Bobby Whitlock didn’t perform at the concert he wrote/co-wrote several of the songs that were performed. I should have clarified that better in my comment. Thank you for correcting me.

[@lexpeters735]

Fantastic interview guys. Very insightful view of one of the greatest albums of the 70's. Hey Bobby, how about you interview Coco once in a while to so we can get to know her. We would love that.

[@BW-CC]

I'm not as interesting... but thank you

[@thomasborger6548]

​@@BW-CC au contraire

[@wernermorgen1707]

A couple of weeks ago i've bought the Derek and the Dominos Album ''Layla and other assorted love songs. '' Your contribution on this album is amazing, a favourite song of mine is ''Thorn Tree in the Garden''. Best wishes from Germany.

[@tomcaroscio]

There is a KZbin video of EC playing I think with John Lennon and Yoko live. I felt so bad for Eric he must have been thinking, "how do I get off this stage?"

[@richardpenhardt6100]

geez i so much appreciate your honesty

[@yurolson]

Haven’t replied lately but when I bought all things in the spring of ‘71 as a ten year old kid, my favorite sides of the six lps was - apple jams- little did I know why it went down or what the title meant. But I’d read the players on the Lp cover and wished I was one of them. I do recall Bobby Whitlock - the name.and klaus voorman the man from Hamburg W.G. ! I lived in Hamburg for 6 plus years from 70 to late 76. I saw the Repperbahn music store where the Beatles went and the club....the star club.....I used to hang out in the reppeerbahn going to the import stores checking out the hookahs and chillums. There was an American bowling alley above the music store even. My folks and I would bowl on sundays on there at the Reeperbahn. Before we’d go bowl, I’d look in the window and see the Gibsons Sg’s and the Fender Tele’s and the pics of the Beatles on the wall. Let it be....1970...a year of transition.... Then Your lp w/ George came out. The Gospel music IMO is the source or the root why the music went into my heart. If you guys ever get out to play where I live on the southern coast, I’ll be there. Maybe I can help you get the gig. I may have some connections that way...I’m praying to meet you. Regardless, all things must pass - being prophetic a title as one can get - I would say is one of the lp bench marks of my life. Thanks for the tunes

[@jeffjones1056]

I’m a modest man too from Oklahoma

[@aarondurham75]

“Is this thing going south?” 🤣 These videos are priceless!

[@NormRSSM]

Wow !

[@joebloggs8636]

"in a timid voice...Is this thing going South"?...haaaa

[@steveschutter]

Catching up to this one now. Only 35 minutes? Worth every second. Look, if Eric Clapton has not ever given you a phone call in all these years considering what the 2 of your accomplished was the apex of his career and you just exchange Christmas cards that is just sad.....I did hear one time a interview of Jim Gordon. SELF CENTERED. Man, he could play but if you had to be around him....that bridge is too much to cross than one time.

[@chuckbaker8413]

Laughing my ass off....!!! Perfect reply to Jim Gordon... He ended up loosing it... RIP.. Good Man Bobby..!!

[@flyingjeff1984]

I remember the corn cobs. Damn.

[@alancrossley4461]

That had to be Garry Brooker on your B3! You must have met him when you lived in Hurtwood Lodge. Garry Brooker had a pub just down the road from Eric.

[@moegginger]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ronnie5129]

Bobby, How Damn Funny, The Dog is licking Himself and Jim Gordon Says, I Can Do That, And You Say, He Will Probably Bite You, I Laughed For A Damn Hour On That One, My Best, Cousin Figel

[@williampollard8347]

Hey Bobby. Tell us why the mix on "All Things" is so muddy and the instruments are buried? Was this the Specter influence?

[@peterrea7799]

Hey Bobby did u ever meet Michel Bloomfield

[@roverton7]

These stories are priceless. If I could time travel, I'd like to be a fly on the wall in the studio on ATMP. I've seen the proposed cover of John and Yoko in the nude...all I can say is "why?". Yoko looked like one of those African women from the National Geographic magazines from the 70's...ugh.

[@palmbeachdronepros152]

Listening to Anyday right now. BW's vox are lapping EC who's guitar was still on fire. Radle and Gordon rock solid and huge. BW and EC were both on fire creatively, sonicly and personally. Gary who ??? Pinto vs. Bentley

[@starrguitargoddess]

I think he may be confused of his memory of John and Yoko coming to the studio. John and Yoko's album Two Virgins was released in late 1968. The recording for All Things Must Pass album began in May of 1970. He said the Lennon's bought in their new album. Good story though. Maybe they brought it in to show it off in 1970..but that seems odd.

[@BW-CC]

All I can say is Bobby never paid any attention to John and Yokos life, that they showed up at the sessions with these photos. He would have no reason to make it up. The record was so controversial that it was seized in the U.S. and never really did anything in the UK. It really bothered John. John was holding a grudge for a long time, as a matter of fact the letter he wrote in 1971 will attest to that. So, there's no reason to think Bobby is confused. Not at all

[@dadduorp]

On John and Yoko's Two Virgins cover pics: "Yoko's butt hangin' behind her knees!" OMG. I was DYING! Question... What photo shoot is he referring to @24:00?

[@alancrossley4461]

I’ll never see Yoko Ono in the same way again!

[@juergensguitarlounge]

Cool.

[@ditchgator1]

Always wondered if it was George that had something to do with Eric's finding peace of mind? Seems to me real family is rarely of the same blood. Sounds weird, but personally, the folks I consider family aren't related by blood. But man...they are close to me...forever 👍😎 A person has to earn my respect. Mr. Whitlock...you have mine 👍😎 👍😎❤🖖 Love folks

[@mbombaby]

Is thing going south? Ha!

[@sattwa2]

Hehe!!

[@TZKeyz]

Interesting you started out on organ. Most start on piano.

[@larryquokka]

she gets a bit pushy

[@igrowhigher]

I don't think so. I think Coco does a good job of pulling these stories out of Bobby, because sometimes she does have to pull a bit. And sometimes it's necessary to stay on a point just for the sake of clarity, to make sure something Bobby says isn't misunderstood. I think Coco is the perfect person to be doing this. Sure, a journalist/interviewer might be more "professional", but I could see that Bobby might not always be so patient with a professional. He obviously loves Coco, and loves doing these videos with her. That should be enough reason for anyone.