Elton John Band and Donovan

[@stevecoscia]

I've watched a half-dozen of these interviews with 100% attentiveness, just glued to my PC, because of Bobby's candid story-telling demeanor. I often replay segments to make sure I understand exactly what Bobby was conveying. These interviews might be richest source of rock-n-roll history anywhere. That Layla album spent lots of time on my turntable in the 1970s and these interviews brought that album back to the forefront. Bobby's singing voice and playing are soulful.

[@yodajazzcat]

I have commented that it's the closest thing to time travel we'll ever get.

[@kevinscott8795]

So much knowledge about those great times!

[@addieandleesfunplayaddiean7325]

Always great music history. I watch at least an episode a day! Bobby you are a Worldwide musical treasure who should be a household name like Clapton.

[@panchovilla5359]

George Harrison bought me here, l never heard of Bobby before but it’s nice to know him through these videos. 😀

[@ibleebinU]

I love the way Bobby just breaks into song with all that heart and soul.

[@ninehorsejohnson]

Nice interview. Glad you remembered Dee Murray. He did some amazing work. Miss him.

[@ronschwolsky1626]

How can you not love Bobby?!

[@josephmartino9958]

Bobby fills in the past 50 year soundtrack with 50 years of backstory...nonstop and real!

[@pattidonohoo1952]

Elton wanted that authentic southern sound you have! They all did!

[@jeffjastram4746]

Good morning 🌄 from Colorado.. I was lucky enough to have seen Elton John's 3 piece band in the early 70s. Nigel Olsen and Dee Murray. You're right Bobby.. That was a hell of a band. It completely changed the way that I looked at live music. I'm really enjoying these recollections with you and Coco. Have a really great day you guys.. Stay safe. 💖🎶✨

[@mortonred]

These stories help me listen to your music and appreciate it with new ears. Connecting you as People to all those songs and sessions and organ riffs and melodies, like looking deep past the recording with 3-D glasses into a hidden world. Thanks for being so generous and giving, then and now.

[@BW-CC]

Thank you

[@100078kz]

@@BW-CC do u have any stories about ginger baker or steve marriot ??

[@ditchgator1]

Well...your big so you don't need the money. So you're not going to get paid. Oh...ok....???....WHAT!!!!???? 🤣 You folks are wonderful 👍😎 👍😎❤🖖 Love folks

[@michaelorleans5396]

I've said it before .what a sweet, gentle soul.. Know all the music..but was never familiar with Bobby except for the out to to Paula..truly a gem if a man!!!

[@AndySalinger33]

Oh baby! The moment Mr. Bobby busts out in a cappella is truly magnificent! Bravo! My heart is filled with spring.

[@kdrake8825]

What a blast ! Blew a set of rings recording a song !These videos are great !

[@marksimmonds3426]

Great singing, Mister Whitlock.

[@whyyeseyec]

Bobby's a character. Love the old stories from 'back in the day' from someone whose been there done that. This reminds me of drummer Hal Blaine reminiscing about his time in the Wrecking Crew.

[@Brainshave01]

Bobby is the real deal. Legendary status. Thanks for these chats.

[@theleviathan89]

So great!!! He just pulls an epic song and a performance of it in the middle of a story. Please record a new album. And put that one on it. 🙏

[@angelayoung3978]

great show coco bob in great voice

[@jmj936]

I don't really care for my past, but for the past couple of weeks you two have taken me back to a time I did like. You have re-introduced me to some of the best music that has ever been made. You two are choice.

[@7863348]

Man I have to tell you. I’m loving these videos. Bobby you are one cool dude. You two are really talented. Thanks so much for your content. I’m subscribed. Cheers from Newfoundland, Canada

[@jeffclement2979]

I could listen to these stories All day long... love and thanks to Bobby-n-Coco

[@anthonyshope8408]

I was aware of Bobby through the years on the various albums he played on and especially loved his harmony singing.I really enjoy listening to your recounting the inside stories of famous songs ,albums,and people.I love his laugh,and his demeanor,and the obvious love that he and Coco share.I bought a DVD of Johnny Cash's Television Show from I think the summer of 1970,and my favorite part is the Domino's singing ,🎵🎶"IT'S TOO LATE".I love the intensity Bobby injects into his harmonies,the call and response,and piano playing.I watch this rare clip regularly.Bobby's scowling delivery always reminds me of Richard Nixon as a Hippy in a Rock band Love it.God bless you two.

[@boco1951]

Thanks for having us over appreciate it!

[@andypearce5537]

Poor Dee Murray! Wow.

[@lesliebeacom4567]

Great video & excellent singing again by Bobby! I just can't get enough of these. It's like Bobby is reading from his autobiography which is fantastic! What a life you've had & this is so much fun to hear your stories 😆 Thank you both so much for sharing. 😍 PS - Love it when Bobby stops & says "Where was I going with that?"

[@BW-CC]

Thank you Leslie

[@johnc.mitchelljr.2716]

things are gettin' better around here too ! and that's that ! you make us laugh and have fun ! ☮️

[@bholaoates1542]

Was he taking a swipe at Trump there? 7:42

[@johnc.mitchelljr.2716]

@@bholaoates1542 ha , ha

[@Argotero]

Is so good to listening this master talking so sweet about music experience with all this good and talent friends... Thats when músic was just músic and fun, Hope soon we can come back to live concerts and interesting recordings...Thanks so much to the the two of you..Be safe.

[@FoxroxElectronics]

I'm a big Bobby fan and I love these videos. So great to capture him telling his stories. It's like I'm hanging with him.

[@BW-CC]

Thank you Foxrox

[@flatpickinpete]

I love thees stories; so please keep sharing signing during these little treasured times!

[@davidhenry3938]

Wow! Really great singing, right off the cuff.

[@quinjimlan]

Thanks again Guys. Love these videos!!

[@deeg8849]

Bobby, did you meet Donovan's wife Linda and her son from Brian Jones? Donovan's been a great champion of Brian over the years.

[@BW-CC]

Yes... friends for years and years.. Don was best friend, she got in the middle of that.

[@deeg8849]

@@BW-CC cheers. Thanks for responding. I always thought Brian got a bad shake from Mick and Keith. No doubt he had issues, but he was a young man. Man, Mick’s getting women pregnant into his 70s and Keith was knee deep into H into his late 30s and missed all kinds of sessions. But they’ve been spinning that “unreliable” line for years. They always forget to mention that from 63 to 67, the Stones were never busier in terms of total shows, albums, singles, etc and that it had caught up with all of them. They all were hurt by it in one way or another. Brian was really done in because mick and Keith did a mick and Keith (use em up and spit em out). Brian sadly wasn’t strong enough. The worst part, rather then celebrate his critical contribution (founded the band, named the band, gave them the blues vide, added all kinds of instrumentation, gave them style, etc) they slag him. I love the Stones but their treatment of Brian and many others (Mick Taylor, Ry, You, Etc etc) cheeses me off Health and happiness guys. Thanks for the many great stories. Love your channel

[@cherrypickerguitars]

Obviously in great spirits! Great inspiration for my Saturday jam session! Peace

[@michaelgranka7904]

Hey cherry picker ? Check out that ES 330 at the twelfth fret for me. Lol

[@cherrypickerguitars]

@@michaelgranka7904 Hey, bro! I’m about two hours from The 12th fret! Great store! Absolute guitar snobs for employees, though. Check out Folk Ways in Guelph Ontario, for an alternative. They’re less snoby! So your looking for a Casino type axe? Peace

[@benpoverelli5450]

Lost track of Bobby for awhile.. My loss. He is the man. Great musician great voice..great performer. He should hook up with EC while can use some inspiration these days and Bobby can still deliver.. Bless him..

[@mickknight6963]

Love that blues song you wrote! Good lyrics, man!

[@shanebrbich5698]

I’m loving this! 👍🇦🇺

[@tomshaddix8446]

I got the pleasure to meet Dee Murray in Nashville. I worked for a cleaning company and was sent to his condo. I knew who he was the moment he said you the Hoover man. So English. Told him I was a song writer he gave a phone number to the guy who wrote the Coca-Cola song. Never called him,,,, my fault

[@Mike-xf2mh]

Not to sure I like what Elton did for Dee..but he made up for it with Leon...Thanks guys...you're funny and loveable and these videos are gold!

[@joebloggs8636]

Yup, i saw Leon twice and he was great,never did see Elton...not much of a fan of his stuff later,,but Eltons first 4 or 5 albums are great,,,my fav. is "Captain Fantastic"...Bobby adds so much to these artists we grew up with....

[@Mike-xf2mh]

@@joebloggs8636 I agree Joe..after Yellow brick road ..I wasn't a fan after that...Bobby has stories to tell and tells them with humor and first hand accounting..I love it dont you?

[@candelise]

@@joebloggs8636The first 4 or 5 albums? Elton was 12 albums in by 'Captain Fantastic'!!

[@BFClayto]

And what a nice shirt!

[@ringforthrev]

Yea those octavarium things are the coolest

[@edwardhenry3158]

Bobby and Coco I love you guys every time I watch these videos they always keep getting better and better God bless you two you make my day hopefully someday I can see you two out on stage together and I know you’ll have a hell of a band with you looking forward to it God bless stay safe and take care thanks guys

[@BW-CC]

Thank you Edward, you've earned my heart on this cold day, CoCo

[@cherrypickerguitars]

“No band can be better than their drummer”. I forget who’s quote that is, but it is dammed true!

[@wheelwells148]

That's a good quote... I heard Ginger Baker say something similar... "A band is as good as it's drummer" 👍

[@yodajazzcat]

I have often said a great drummer is more comforting than a bowl of chicken soup.

[@Marcus_C51]

Man, that I believe is the 11th Commandment is it not? ha ha...

[@doitnowvideosyeah5841]

Well that is usually the case. My Bloody Valentine was a great band with an ok drummer but sometimes they would sample and loop him

[@kareljbeer]

My band Bachdenkel shared the stage with his band in the Roundhouse London, Bobby's guitarist Rick Vito was very cool...

[@flyingphobiahelp]

Love the tidbits

[@loubabinga4229]

one of those EJ shows was here in St. Louis...love my mornings with Ya'll

[@kevinwager9284]

Thanks for taking us along for the ride.

[@heywilbur]

I saw Bobby, Dee, and Davey in a tiny Nashville bar once... Probably one of the gigs he refers to here. Was great.

[@BW-CC]

Yes, that's awesome you were there.

[@heywilbur]

@@BW-CC Thanks for the reply... who was the drummer though? I never did know. This was a small bar somewhere near Vandy, as I remember. A buddy called at last minute and said "be at this bar"... etc. I loved that about Nashville. Anyway, I love these stories as well. Thx. - Will

[@joed9414]

Oscar Wild once said"life is too important to take seriously!"

[@RB-bp5ud]

Great story’s Bobby. When you are familiar with the songs and the artist it goes with them it’s really great to hear this stuff.

[@vickyvlrich]

Always love the singing and stories! Wow

[@BW-CC]

Thank you

[@lifeonanotherplanet]

'The scenery has slowly changed' is a great song. Would be interested to hear about some of the solo stuff. 👍

[@sassyt1545]

CoCo, can you ask Bobby to talk about Peter Fampton's contribution to "All Things Must Pass" at Trident Studios? I believe it's uncredited.

[@sassyt1545]

@@stes3061 My posted question about PF was the one that Bobby and CoCo responded to.

[@ThePhotomusicguy]

Thank you so much for doing these videos! - I really love getting the inside story. Plus, they bring back memories in my own life that I hadn’t thought of in awhile.

[@BW-CC]

Thank you

[@JohnnyAlegre]

Amazing, B.W. (!)

[@pattidonohoo1952]

Yes! ☮️🤣💃🎸🎶

[@neonamadeus2584]

Bobby, I'm glad you mention Dee Murray, he was a wonderful bass player. I'm pretty sure he hooked up again with Elton further on down the road ( didn't he play at the huge outdoor show in New York?). Anyway, he played on plenty besides his work with Elton. Shame about the platinum records though!

[@homeone4054]

Yes Dee played with Elton from 1970-74 then 1980-84. He did some backing vocals later in the 80s and 1991.

[@joebloggs8636]

This is funny,,,i just was reading last noight in your book about waiting for Jim Keltner and having Gordon play for P.P.,,,,,,

[@fensterdm]

Can you do an episode on Leon Russell...you’ve mentioned him in passing...and I’ve read the few instances in your book where he is mentioned...but anything you can add about him...re his personality or the times you played with him would be appreciated

[@nedmc9004]

How about covering the Church and it's musical influences, and preaching real Gospel preaching and singing...yeah man!

[@stevemurray2737]

Hey Coco!.. Set up a Guitar for Bobby to Grab for some of his awesome tangents!

[@timothybedwards5440]

Thnx Bobby and Coco

[@leesanna7835]

Or the "Donovoes"...

[@georgatronic964]

Ever bump into Al Kooper?

[@steveschutter]

When Bobby breaks out signing I get happy.

[@nosmoking2735]

Really enjoying every upload. So cool! Thank you for supplementing the saga so vividly. Please carry on!✌ (The Mu-Tron "Octavider" or the Roger Mayer "Octavia" were/are stomp box type octave splitting effect pedals.)

[@BW-CC]

Thank you for that

[@moonriver3552]

@@BW-CC Another splendid interview! More than likely Dee Murray had a pedal made by Boss. It was actually called an "Octave Divider." Boss was one of the first to make that pedal. I had one I used on guitar. Later on, several companies had versions. They range in names..."Octaver," "Octavia," etc. Both of you are right! So no one has to sleep on the couch tonight. LOL.

[@BW-CC]

@@moonriver3552 I had one I used on my horn.. that and other assorted boss pedals, crazy times right?? Thank you, CoCo

[@moonriver3552]

@@BW-CC Oh yeah, I love that! it's cool to shake up the regular sound of an instrument once in awhile. It also makes one come at it from a different angle. The first saxophonist I remember using an effect was Eddie Harris. So cool!

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

@@BW-CC if I'm not mistaken on a couple of the classic Traffic John barleycorn cuts I think the late Chris Wood had put his saxophone into a wah pedal especially on the middle break of that real Jazzy Glad. and the low spark of high heeled boys I think he did some more weird effects on the saxophone too if I remember right there was some really unique sounds coming out of his horn.

[@igrowhigher]

Well, another day, another beautiful shirt. Actually, there are a lot of comments about Bobby's shirts on these videos, and he does have a wonderful collection of them, but something no one else has yet said (at least from what I've seen) is that it's not really the shirts just by themselves -- Bobby makes the shirts look good just as much as the shirts make him look good. I don't think just anybody could wear these shirts as well as Bobby does. Same thing goes for Chuck Berry -- I always thought he looked great in the shirts he wore, but that plenty of other people wouldn't have been able to pull off the same look. Oh, and Coco... could you PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE ask Bobby to do a video talk about the legendary Nicky Hopkins? They both worked on Donovan Essence To Essence and Rolling Stones Exile On Main Street, and perhaps their paths crossed on other occasions as well.

[@wayneblanchard97]

Re: Eric producing PP Arnold's record. PP says it started off with Eric and Barry Gibb producing but then Barry stepped out to join the reunited the Bee Gees, so Eric took over. She speaks about that commencing @5:48 in this link. As for Eric and Bobby not getting paid: I don't know if Bobby was signed to Robert Stigwood at the time, but Barry, PP, and Eric were, so possibly Stigwood's people considered those sessions as falling within their weekly retainer or similar. Interesting that Jim Gordon's arrival was unanticipated. I'd read Keltner was busy touring with Gabor Szabo, though one would expect some notification in advance that an alternative was on his way. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5WaaqFsl7B1nbs

[@BW-CC]

Not according to Eric who was very unhappy about it

[@jessiejoseph1093]

I was wondering why PP Arnold's tracks never got released...

[@BW-CC]

She didn't pay Eric or Bobby...

[@jessiejoseph1093]

@@BW-CC I am putting two and two together. But she is all up in the news right now, and she omits this fact, never mentioned it. I feel so INSIDE watching this series! Thank you!

[@doonthepan1290]

thank you, octavia. ?

[@johnc.mitchelljr.2716]

three little bears !

[@mickknight6963]

Man....all that "time & pressure" is gonna be the death of us, bro! LOL.....

[@mariomorgado8569]

You guys live in Austin - did you get to know any of the Austin songwriters- JJ Walker - Guy Clark - any of the rest?

[@BW-CC]

No

[@BFClayto]

Really enjoying these, Bobby, CoCo. Really miss Austin, the Saxon and seeing you both on those special Sunday afternoons. Thanks for sharing. How many interviews are you up to now?

[@BW-CC]

No idea lol

[@chrissterrmusic]

You’re welcome! I “dial in” everyday. ✌🏼

[@MetalGuru965]

Dee Murray died in 1992, of complications from melanoma at age 45, in Nashville.

[@BW-CC]

Yes

[@michaelorleans5396]

Outro to Layla..damn autocorrect!

[@joboiecruiser]

Bobby, We need a keys player vocalist. Bassist and I are in Georgia, will come to you.

[@wayneblanchard97]

Per my other comment here: PP mentions the album with EC and Bobby as 'If This Were My World'. It appears to be 'The Turning Tide' w/'If This Were My World' being one of the tracks. It's available on Amazon. Here is a take on Traffic's 'Medicated Goo'. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6HcYWaMl6tjaaM

[@Nitromessiah]

Wow! I didn't realize you wrote that song... Glenn Frey and Jeff Healey both cut the shit out of it! Very different takes, but both good.

[@jameskennedy721]

Essence to Essence has Donovan trying to jump on the Nashville sound of the times . The songs in his regular folk style worked out much better .

[@mickknight6963]

Was he playing a guitar or riding a motorcycle? Lol....😭