CPR (Crosby, Pevar & Raymond) "Morrison" Live at Montreux Jazz Festival

[@Gilyslas]

RIP David and thank you for so many incredible years of amazing music.

[@monicastone6650]

Had the privilege of seeing CPR live and can tell you, it was almost a religious experience!!! Such beautiful music

[@peevmania]

Same here! Thank you!

[@sean_heisler]

Their first album "CPR" is a hidden gem.

[@oksam7667]

Hidden??

[@Philc231]

A masterpiece

[@mita6010]

Incredible creativity, father and son.

[@peevmania]

@@mita6010 Agreed and that tall "P" guy was also , dare I say, an integral part of this particular ensemble as well, if I may be so proud to admit.

[@wereleeroads9311]

I love the harmonies, and Jeff's third part on the bottom is a real key to some of those. This was a superb band. Drummer and bassist get a really nice groove, too.

[@oksam7667]

Who he truly is comes thru his singing... cool, cool... tender and these malicious eyes... a genius of harmony... I know him, love him... will remain in my heart forever 🙏💖 May he be reborn soon...

[@southendbluesband]

I saw them live, outdoors, at the Milwaukee County Zoo (of all places!), and it was incredible. One of the best concerts I've been to.

[@frantucker608]

RIP David, such a gift you were to the world!

[@Saroyan1]

World class David! CPR was the best!

[@AndrewRichter]

I am literally ashamed to say that I did not know of this band in the late 90s. How is that even possible? They were so awesome! I have literally been combing the internet over the past week finding all this amazing Crosby music! What a legend.

[@peevmania]

As you might imagine we are very proud of this band even if it didnt get the exposure we thought it could have but at least the music will live on. Thanks for listening and sharing with your friends. Our CPR studio CD's were rereleased on BMG recently.

[@jilldezsenyi7361]

Half a century 👍🌟🧡 one small gesture can change someones life 🤓

[@peevmania]

amen...certainly changed mine!

[@oksam7667]

With this group you gave him the greatest present of his fantastic career, before his departure...

[@oksam7667]

Ô... that voice... so cool! My companion of all time when things get rough

[@MrJMS814]

This is a month before I was born. This is my birth album! My parents were playing this nonstop. The 2001 album was my little sister's. This band has a special place in my heart and I'll always love this stuff.

[@peevmania]

What an honor! Thanks Joel!

[@donsanford6708]

​@@peevmania Hi Jeff, thanks for your reply to my son Joel. Yes his mom and I loved that album. We were playing it so much just before and after Joel was born. The album was released late June 1998 and Joel was born on August 14 (same b-day as Crosby) 1998. So that album will always remind us of those special times and Joel`s birth. We also loved the 2nd album, Just Like Gravity released 2001 the same year my daughter Grace was born, although released a few months after. We were playing that album a lot during mid 2001, so during 9/11. It kind of helped us through that. The song in particular that moved us the most at that time was GONE FOREVER, a beautiful song. That song seemed like it was about 9/11, even though it was written before 9/11. It was somehow related like it had been a premonition! Hard to explain but it felt so appropriate. I had to tell you about that. Love your guitar playing, especially on that album. Saw you play live with CPR at the Memorial Hall in Plymouth, MA (maybe 2003-2004)... outstanding show. Great old theater. The famous spot where Dylan played the first date of his Rolling Thunder Review tour. Thanks for the great music! - Don Sanford.

[@nicolasmonnin668]

Most excellent parenting.

[@peevmania]

@@donsanford6708 Wow thank you Don. Just saw this today. sending you and our family love and appreciation.

[@donsanford6708]

@@peevmania Hey Jeff, thanks so much for your reply. I`m so deeply sad about Crosby, was a fan ever since the first CSN in `69 when I was 13 years old. I feel blessed to have seen you with Crosby and CPR live in Plymouth, MA several years back. Outstanding show...outstanding guitar work...Crosby was lucky to have you and James in the band...lots of talent. Now you`re playing with someone else who I`ve also been a huge fan of...Prairie Prince! I`ve been a fan of him with the Tubes for decades. I was fortunate to hang out with him several times over the years....dinner etc. Amazing drummer and artist. I haven`t seen the Gilmour Project yet but I hope to in 2023. Thanks again for your kind reply!

[@roystontaylor2302]

What a voice the cros.great band....

[@oksam7667]

So happy you offered him this ‘present’ before his departure, probably the best gathering of talents ever, such fusion...❤

[@josecorisco1]

Almost 25 years ago David Crosby was not into any mainstream crap. He was committed with making great music with great musicians.

[@doorswhofan]

PS: Why does everyone interpret this song as a negative take on Morrison? It just sounds like an honest homage to me -- one that shows compassion for the guy, and a sense of loss. Whatever Crosby's feelings towards Morrison might've been way back in the 60s.

[@aztiff]

His son is named James too

[@swanwrs8372]

I rejoice the soul with this music. I love them.

[@richardmiller1289]

Jim gave David the business at a party one time and made David feel very small and he never got over it.

[@braddietzmusic2429]

David seems really happy here, and that's nice. Top flight band and great music and singing too.

[@macman3175]

Yes Brad I pray that God keeps him

[@sarahduvall2046]

Great band

[@secoyabullwork3375]

Greatest song riter to ever walk the planet

[@davidmurray2539]

Rong.

[@MsThebeMoon]

This is some fine stuff. I'm late to this party, but I made it.

[@rrseitz1306]

Nice work. Thank you.

[@zzzzzach]

Wow, never heard this before. It has a jazzy Steely Dan like feel to it. Love the chorus.

[@dandilion62]

My fav of all of CPR....why it wasn't a smash hit is beyond me.....

[@aliciakerlinsky206]

Again, what a wonderful story about musical intimacy - the level of relatedness. You can see it in David's eyes when your solo starts at 5:33 and again at 6:14. How great to have a clip of the interviews before and after...

[@funkfanzzify]

both

[@peevmania]

This is part of a documentary that we should re release.

[@doorswhofan]

Love that 1972 Weltron AM/FM 8-track player in the background of the end interview. :-)

[@MJEdit1]

I’m still reeling from David’s passing. I generally dismiss comparisons, but of the four, his music is by far the best, post CSNY. Of course, they’ve all had gems, especially Neil, but overall bodies of work considered, he ranks far above the others.

[@macman3175]

Awesome timeless blessed!!

[@andyinoregon]

One of those perfect songs performed perfectly. The chorus, the bridge, the guitar work all sound like mid-'70s Steely Dan at their very best. And I gotta know, Jeff, do people besides me think you look like legendary composer Burt Bacharach?

[@peevmania]

I've beard it before. Quite a compliment.

[@andyinoregon]

@@peevmania Exactly. The other celebrity who always reminds me of Bacharach is football coach Pete Carroll. Anyway, thanks again for all your contributions to the music I've loved over the years.

[@peevmania]

@@andyinoregon Honored to be of service to the music, my friend!

[@oksam7667]

Ô I Love this guy… the King David!

[@newellbate]

Well Jeff there is a big void right now between Jeff Beck and Crosby passing so being that you're such a great guitarist I'm sure you could put a great show together with some great singers or what not this band is phenomenal

[@peevmania]

Thank you... Of course I am so very proud of the legacy that this band leaves to the world, in. the wake of time passing.... and yes I have been constantly playing music with iconic musicians who are great singers, even before I met Croz... Ray Charles, Joe Cocker etc etc and will continue to be involved in many configurations as the rest of this crazy ride unfolds. Still,.... my heart dearly misses my dear pal, Croz.... as we had something very unique ...which was palpable to the two fo us and everyone who witnessed that chemistry....and it will always be something I wish we had more time to experience together...but...alas as that time has passed, I am so very grateful for every chance we had and ever grateful for the experiences that have been documented in video and audio like this. "Time is the final currency", as my friend wrote...

[@frankbua5581]

Jeff that's awesome man

[@josecorisco1]

This is great stuff! Never heard it before. How could I?

[@thetruthissweet2847]

Big fan for a long time!

[@operaassoluta1885]

Splendid!

[@charliejervis1097]

I was lucky enough to see them in ATL. It was a great night. 10 feet right in front of the Croz.

[@charliejervis1097]

Oh, and you too, Jeff.

[@FelixSalgado1]

Espectacular

[@manuelfraiman5534]

I remember driving 40 miles through Paris and suburb, to get to that semi famous club called "Le Plan" for the CPR concert, just to find out the gig was canceled... I'd never heard CPR at the time, and bought the record soon thereafter, from a shop where you could check it out before buying it... No doubt a great cd!

[@peevmania]

Sorry about that Manual.

[@manuelfraiman5534]

@@peevmanialol!! it's long forgotten... I just wondered why... do you happen to remember? At the time, I said to myself: "he hasn't been around for such a long time that nobody bought tickets, and the gig was cancelled ... Those days, i didn't know about CPR, and didn't know how good the band was... A few years earlier, I 'd attended a CSN gig at the Paris Rex, and the place was almost empty... anyway, their gig was outstanding,

[@Torsten_Heinzel]

It looks so easy going if the Croz sings out such a song, but there is that man around his voice. That´s the only secret....

[@funkfanzzify]

it is nosecret

[@swanwrs8372]

Spirit Crosby-Nash Live Album (1977)

[@zzzzzach]

I get the same vibe from Jim actually. I had many Doors tapes when I was a kid but after I started tripping, I could only think "wouldn't want to follow that guy 'out there', he may never come back". I'll take Jerry and the boys every time.

[@whydoesgoogleneedmyname6839]

RIP CROZ!

[@krisscanlon4051]

I think Croz was trying this angle during his rougher 80s phase...more energy with CPR than other lettered bands

[@dandilion62]

jeff is a god....

[@peevmania]

ha ha... wow.... no idea how to respond except there's a lot that happens with this human life that I believe comes from a higher power... I'd like to think that we we're all are connected to that higher power, some of us aren't connect to themselves to hear it or feel it ...and when we were playing this music I believe that it came from a force much bigger than us...you can call it God or Buddah or LOVE or Jesus or inspiration or whatever you want to call it or try to put a definition to it. At a certain point I just try to get out of the way and let IT come though ...so whatever word you wanna call this higher power...I dont feel the need to try to define it, necessarily...I just respect it and love the idea of being a channel for it. Does it come from GOD? maybe....and if so in reality then we are all God. but your comment is very sweet. thank you for affirmation of something I've worked at my whole life...the fact that it connects with anyone, makes me feel like I accomplished something more than my own goals of evolving my craft and my artistry. To be of inspiration to others is a huge honor. So thank you Marc.

[@musicalscience7028]

@Jeff Pevar Is there a studio recording of CPR's rendition of Eight Miles High? I see pieces of you gents cutting that one in the studio all throughout this VHS, but I can't find it on the web anywhere. Hidden gem on an album somewhere, maybe? 😁

[@the_hwyman]

This! I LOVE the Amsterdam version you posted in 2008, and I would pay a good chunk of change for a higher quality audio version be it studio or live.

[@the_hwyman]

I mean besides the "Live at the Wiltern" version. I clearly paid good money for that one already. ;)

[@peevmania]

God question... I dont know if it was ever finished.

[@robin2012ism]

niiice...jazzy.

[@tradewindshvacr]

I love Croz’s music, but that’s about it.

[@saveourrivers]

Don't let that be a problem. I feel the same way about Warren Zevon and Joni Mitchell. (Regarding the latter, is was Croz who said, "Joni hates everybody.")

[@lastnamefirst4035]

Like the music but not the man

[@briancaterino2479]

It's really a lament

[@candrew14]

Morrison hated folk music. So I'm sure the feeling was mutual.

[@billhdowne2382]

Beautiful. What year was this?

[@peevmania]

Hi Will. The video has the date in the 1st frame...7/15/98

[@marisolmanzano2041]

A song dedicated to Jim Morrison .. . sure Crosby liked Jim a lot hehehe

[@nickrobinson7283]

It's about Jim Morrison.

[@aztiff]

Steely Dave

[@1359401]

Is this show available on dvd? I cant find it anywhere

[@michaelrose3101]

Probably not. Great if it was.

[@peevmania]

It was available on VHS but the record company folded. I asked Croz to make it a DVD but it never happened. I might try to bump the whole VHS to you tube sometime, cause it deserves to be seen.

[@michaelrose3101]

@@peevmania It's a shame it never did Jeff. I just ordered David's latest live DVD a day before he passed. Amen.

[@1359401]

@@peevmania Thanks for sharing the info much appreciated

[@lastnamefirst4035]

Love steely dan

[@semmcstevenson]

Steely Dave.

[@wimvandebilt1415]

Ripe David

[@goodmorning6827]

I had a horrible experience with David Crosby at Steven Still’s house in 1968 right after thy gave a concert at the Greek theatre. I’ve never forgotten the incident. I was sitting on the floor with some friends, leaning against the wall, when suddenly Crosby appeared right in front of me, arms folded truculently, his shoes right against my legs, glaring down at me. I had never met him and had no idea what motivated his obviously aggressive and completely out of the blue behavior. I didn’t want to get in a fist fight with Crosby, even if he was being a asshole. I was a guest. So I just looked down at the floor until he finally walked away. But I’ve always wondered why he did that and why he picked me. As I said, I had never had any contact at all with Crosby before that moment.

[@deanvo503]

He's a ralentless asshole.

[@davidmurray2539]

Did you happen to look like either Jagger or Richards at that time? Even if David were only in a mildly altered state of mind, it's quite easy to see the scenario you describe play out.

[@4baribal]

Qui dit mieux?...

[@manuelfraiman5534]

pas grand monde!!!

[@davidmurray2539]

A child's playground tit for tat setup here to illicit an abrasive response from a long deceased rock icon!? Could the finished product be anything but skin crawl embarrassing!? "Morrison", to me, is how absolutely rock bottom David Crosby could go in his occasional efforts to stir controversy through his art. The far more "Southern gentlemanly" Jim would never have provided a "tat" anyway, leaving only one person looking like a tit. That said, David and the rest of The Byrds left us with a treasure of some of the greatest American popular music ever created. And for that, sir, we, and a good portion of the world, are deeply appreciative. May your current travels be of unending interest and value to you.

[@peevmania]

Interesting comments. Well, the music for Morrison was composed by David's son James, and the lyrics were Davids and we arranged the tune together. As it was the first piece of music the two of them wrote together when they met, David didn't know he had a son until James was in his 30s, this song holds a special place for a lot of people. As for David's decision to express his art though lyric, an artist most certainly has the right to use their craft to express whatever they want. The difference here is, David knew Jim and my guess is maybe you didn't. Apart of the iconic work of Jim and David has left behind (I love both of their stuff personally) since David had interactions with Jim, from the story the song tells, obviously things didn't go well. Sh*t happens! David decided to write a song about it and it's his expression. I love the tune myself (although I played guitar on it and it was our first single that had airplay for CPR) and well, everyone has a right to their feelings. I respect yours. A lot of people love the tune so there ya go. Thanks for sharing. Be well.

[@davidmurray2539]

@@peevmania Hi Jeff, thanks for taking the time. First, my voice joins the growing chorus of people, composed of a good percentage of guitar players I'm sure, who will hear you and acknowledge you to be an elite guitar player. And for me, as someone who tried his hand at the instrument maybe a couple of hundred times and lost the battle to frustration each time, I'm particularly impressed by what must be thousands, (maybe many hundreds of hours??) of practice that you've put into honing your skills. So, much respect to you. As to David and his son, I'd have thought their first meeting after so many years, a monumentally life changing event for both, and to discover, as David said, his son was a far better musician than the old man, would've resulted in a first musical collaboration that had nothing to do with a guy who was looking for "a lucky little lady in a city if light, " way, way back when. But my opinion of the song aside, David Crosby was a music hero of mine, one of the earliest. I had a brief conversation with him in London many years ago. He was on a promotional tour for an album and what I remember most is the exuberance and pride he expressed for the music he'd just made. In one of his last interview he talked in that same way about the joy he felt about simply creating music and singing. I will always think of him as the greatest high harmony singer I've ever heard and a helluva lead vocalist as well. My condolences to you and that small group of musicians Crosby regularly worked with in the later years of his life. Your collective talents and enthusiasm played no small part in extending his years of creativity, and productivity l'm sure. And to you, sir, I wish you many years of great music endeavors ahead. Work that will fully challenge and showcase your superb guitar skills. Peace.

[@kelvinkloud]

what is it w/ crosby's negative obsession w/ jim morrison?.... wow, morrison mustve really got under his skin into some real insecurities.

[@paulbrown1585]

Looks like someone farted in his face, thumbnail pic. LOL !

[@peevmania]

Classy comment, Paul!

[@bigdav47]

MEH...it's crap.

[@peevmania]

How thoughtful and gracious of you to be so willing to share your thoughts ...we have been waiting for your review!. That being said, I'd love to see of your work so we can see what amazing things YOU have been up to!...and thanks for spreading so much joy during our pandemic.

[@bigdav47]

@@peevmania You are welcome....Nice we can share opinions. Did I mention that I think Crosby is third rate?

[@peevmania]

@@bigdav47 and that your response and opinion matters to me in which way?

[@peevmania]

and since you are rating everything...please be so kind to tell us all of your various accomplishments, besides complaining about others. That would be most helpful in the actual weight of your needing to express these overt negative opinions on my page of my own accomplishments. Maybe you simply find it easier to judge others while not having much to speak of your own accomplishments. In the end, you probably have just as little care of my opinion as I do yours. That being said, the only reason I am taking the time to reply here is, it always mystifies me how people take time of out their busy lives to sit in their armchair , with the possibility of little accomplishments of their own, and put other peoples accomplishments down....surely there are better things to do with your valuable time?! Not sure why I am wasting mine with this except that I guess appealing to your sense of humanity might make a difference...just to consider being kind rather than abusive....but after reading the level of your communication... probably not... Wishing you healing in your search for happiness in this crazy life...truly ....

[@bigdav47]

@@peevmania Why do I need to be an accomplished player to have an opinion? And I'm not the asshole who dissed Eddie Van Halen just after he passed away....yes I'm being an asshole, but Crosby is a master at it...I'm just learning.....me dissing him is creating balance....have a nice day.

[@johngibbs799]

Why is cpr so under-rated??? 🤔😵‍💫😳👹😇🧠👁️🤗

[@peevmania]

I don't think it was under rated cause people who heard it loved it.....it just didnt get exposure.