Graham Nash, Part 1 | Broken Record (Hosted by Rick Rubin)

At 81 years-old, Graham Nash describes his life as, “a magic story from beginning to end.” Graham’s career began in 1962 as a singer/songwriter in the British pop band The Hollies. After a string of hits in the UK, Graham left the Hollies, and moved to L.A. to start a band with the former Byrds vocalist, David Crosby, and Stephen Stills, whose band Buffalo Springfield had just broken up. From the start, Crosby Stills & Nash were dubbed a folk-rock supergroup, and they went on to become one of the era's most revered bands, thanks to their gorgeous three-part harmony and exquisite songwriting.
Following the death of David Crosby in January, Rick Rubin sat down with Graham Nash to talk about Graham’s deep love and admiration for Croz. On today’s episode we’ll hear the first part of Rick’s conversation with Graham, who reminisces about the day he met Crosby, who immediately rolled Graham the most perfect joint he’d ever seen. Graham also explains how it was actually Cass Elliot from the Mamas and the Papas who was responsible for bringing CSN together, and he recalls classic stories about Neil Young’s unpredictable early days in CSNY.
You can hear a playlist of some of our favorite Graham Nash songs here: open.spotify.com/playlist/4pS...
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For generations of music lovers, the liner notes on albums were a central part of the way music was heard. You bought an album and it came with an accompanying narrative: a digression, an aside, a backstory-maybe even an invented history. We intuitively understood that great music required not just listening but conversation between the artist and the audience and the audience and the rest of the world.
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[@Nick-7]

That story of how he met Crosby, I was talking a walk on a nice sunny day as I listened to this conversation. I felt like as if I was right there the way he described it. Beautiful picture painted.

[@haroldfadorka3816]

I've never heard a bad interview when Graham Nash is the guest. Besides the fact he's an excellent musician and one of the best harmony singer's to ever perform, this man is very intelligent and his sense of humor is awesome. Graham has been an American citizen for over 30 year's so we can rightfully say he's a National treasure. Hard to believe at 81 he's still sharp as a tack. I'm looking forward to part 2 of this interview. When you have a guest like Graham Nash the interview seems to fly by so fast it leaves one eager for more conversation. Thanks gentlemen for your effort of providing superb content featuring noteworthy artists.

[@QuaaludeCharlie]

I am grateful for this interview . Thank you so Much . I am a Long Time fan and LP Collector . I Play , but I don't think I'll be this popular although one never knows . The Thing is we are all on the road to Death . Life is such a wonderful thing . Thank You :) QC

[@lisettespek8950]

I feel lucky to listen to this.

[@chrislink73]

What a legend. Great to hear from Nash, would love to hear Steven Stills sit down with Rick too. Stills is so talented and his perspective is very valuable.

[@jeffball6656]

Stephen Stills is one of the most underrated guitars. He should be mentioned with the greats (Hendrix, Page, Clapton, Gilmour, Rory Gallagher…). I think Neil Young might agree

[@maureenhorrigan7151]

I agree with you. But Stephen Stills doesn't like doing interviews. I'm sure all of us are still waiting for his autobiography to be finished.😅

[@brendamurti1263]

Love Graham Nash! Intelligent, kind and a beautiful singer! Some of the best harmonics in the business.

[@nrod66]

I love this guy, Graham Nash.

[@Officialgrahamnash009]

Thank you so much. The support of wonderful fans like you keep me going and strong.

[@Fine_art_aerial]

Ricks pod would be gigantic if it had video!!

[@ostrichman]

Songs for beginners Is such a great album.

[@ballsyrocker]

Graham has an amazing memory considering all that he has experienced. I have always like him the most since he is always down to earth and honest. I also had a high octave falsetto and could sing his vocal parts easily from albums they made. I learned with my friend when we sang Beach Boy tunes and then we formed a local Indiana band followed by three more. Ahh.. youth was so fleeting . I am rocking at 73 today. Thanks Graham for the music.

[@macfawlty]

Brilliant. So well timed. This reminded me that the FIRST record I ever bought was Graham Nash ‘Chicago’ on a 45. It was 1971, I was 9 years old and, with my $1.50/week allowance, walked up to the Waxie Maxies, a small record shop in Silver Spring, MD. Surprisingly, I still recall that moment looking at the wood shelves of 45’s. The high harmony has stuck with me through the decades, years later recognizing its origins in Bluegrass and Mountain music. What I didn’t understand at the time was the historical context, although around this time was also my first memory of driving the short distance from Silver Spring, MD into Washington DC. It was a year or two after the riots of 1968/69, anyone who could afford to moved out of the city to the near suburbs of MD and VA, and everything in the city looked like it was bombed out. At 8 or 9yo, I was unaware of the riots, but did know vaguely of the war in Vietnam because my uncle was there, I just didn’t understand how it came to DC. Documenting those years in the way that CSNY did is that irony and paradox of supreme beauty amidst injustice and horror.

[@benjammin4840]

Awesome stuff. Thank you!

[@dr.buzzvonjellar8862]

Thank you Graham! Thank you for every note!

[@asharpmajor6740]

Great questions being asked by Rick Rubin. So different to what most people would ask.

[@djinnmagik2003]

I love CSNY & Rick Rubin! Looking forward to listening to this podcast. Us muzik producers are so similar when sharing our views, stories, and experiences. It's like the spirit of muzik moves from body to body. RIP DAVID CROSBY. I've been enjoying the CSNY CLASSICS. I always go back to the classic rock and jazz and funk of the 60s and 70s. Timeless muzik never dies 😁💖🎶

[@matthafey2604]

Such a shame he never really reconciled things with Crosby before he passed. Those two had a special kind of magic when they sang and performed together

[@vortexpilot5096]

Darn it that the music parts were cut. Great interview though. Rick's got good questions and a lot of empathy. Graham is simply a lovely person and very articulate.

[@belair90210]

Can’t wait for part 2!

[@roxannetoth5026]

Hi Rick and Graham, this was thoroughly enjoyable and a surprise as well. I am anxious for part two! Graham is fascinating and the voice and songwriting is truly amazing. I am so old that I saw the Hollies when I was 11 yrs old at the Chicago Auditorium Theater and it was delightful. I saw a couple concerts if CSN and Crosby and Nash. Always and forever a favorite band of mine, as well as seemingly lovely ppl with some really interesting stories. I can't thank you enough, all the while I'm cleaning my kitchen, lol Looking so forward to the next installment. Peace and love.

[@Officialgrahamnash009]

Thank you so much. The support of wonderful fans like you keep me going and strong.

[@ballsyrocker]

I was a lucky dude to see CSN & Y at Chicago Auditorium back in about 1978. Rory Gallagher opened for them. An amazing 3 hours, for sure. Tickets were about $15.00 . Dig that! Rest In Peace David Crosby. (I think I saw him at an Lake Station, Indiana Deja Vu strip club (yes it was called Deja Vu like their album) There he was with white long flowing hair and that white mouth covering mustache. I was massaging the shoulders of one of the new/young strippers whom liked talking with me when I saw him on the other side of the stage. I was just not comfortable enough to ask him if he was Crosby, Heh. He looked exactly like Crosby.)Back in 2010(?).

[@raystargazer]

Really wish I knew which song they're talking about. I do hear them harmonizing on a newer tune in the back of my head. It's stunning and I can't remember even the melody, but I still "feel" it. It was something I heard over the last year so. Thinking that's the one.

[@deanusmanus]

They mention a playlist that goes along with the interview. Says there is a link in the show notes. I don't see a link other than a list of favorite Graham Nash songs & I don't think that is the playlist mentioned.

[@tiernangallagher5331]

does anyone know where I can find ricks new podcast mentioned at the start of the episode?

[@guitarmusic524]

Love the interview, but the screen graphic is awful.

[@rocknrolsen]

The Hollies one of the most underrated 60s UK bands - severely under appreciated

[@biegebythesea6775]

yep especially evolution and butterfly

[@richardmindemann6935]

Bus Stop is one of the great singles from the 60s. Pay You Back with Interest is unique and beautiful.

[@craigphillips6308]

Anybody know what the first song that their talking about is? i don't see any 'show notes' with the songs mentioned.

[@14gilbertst]

Graham and Neil make great harmonies too!

[@Ahp0489]

what song(s)?

[@14gilbertst]

@@Ahp0489 My favorite is Ohio and the live version from Journey Thru the Past is blistering. There's also an acoustic version from 1972 that I saw around and Graham really nails it. Then again, the entire 4 Way Street album has great Neil/Graham harmonies. Southern Man!

[@biegebythesea6775]

You should say which songs you listened to rather than nmake a sound (btw the first song didn't have a sound to indicate).

[@holeypeacoat]

I’m sorry - where do I find the playlist? Like the first track they talk about - I have no idea which song they’re referring to.

[@ekayaniperforms]

Yay Mama Cass!!! ❤

[@WillyBearden]

This could have been so fine if we had a reference for what they were discussing. I know you can't play the track, but you could at least say the title.

[@KnoxBronson]

What is the name of the song that was cut right in the beginning, with David, Graham & the glass harmonica?

[@revelry1969]

Yes me too

[@lisettespek8950]

❤

[@GGLee315]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@harveyneal5532]

Wow Wow Wow

[@ReynaldPaolone]

Please correct me if I am wrong, but didn't Crosby, Stills & Nash fire Rick Rubin from their covers project? In fact, Crosby supposedly got into a very heated argument with Rubin.

[@davidhahnbirds]

Möbius

[@joyceb.sachsesachse1242]

Love Willie , he has so much to do with the Calfornia sound of 1969 , he is not only a loyal person to his musical artist , besides his Hollies band in England. The guys best two Albums are one of the best in that time and is so much of my life and times.

[@biegebythesea6775]

Great musician. I would have added 'lovely man' had he not cheated on then left his wife. Crosby was right about him and Young. Crosby was good to his wife. Loyal.

[@richardmindemann6935]

Until he divorced her.

[@ellie-tk4jy]

@richard mindemann who?

[@timmy707707]

@@richardmindemann6935 You are mistaken.

[@robinwallace1399]

Hollies had some brilliant tunes😉 He Ain’t heavy/Bus Stop😮

[@tbeau6663]

King Midas in Reverse reached no. 18 in Britain - but I'll forgive Graham as he has a lot to remember!!

[@LinasPetrauskas]

Beautiful conversation. But it really shmucks to not be able to hear the songs directly in the podcast, as they are part of the story...

[@mikemetchikoff668]

Really wish you could hear the music at least be told during the podcast what song they were speaking about.

[@larrymiller4]

At several times in my life, I have heard your name -- Molokan? I grew up Molokan and lived it until age 30...Greg Slivkoff.

[@Sayla_TV]

which song are you two talking about

[@stevetaylor317]

Great interview...But what is the song they're talking about at the beginning?

[@oranjuly]

Also wondering 🤔

[@jamiej14544]

How did singing with David Crosby differ from Alan Clarke?

[@simdave7165]

What song did they listen to at the start?

[@robmanton8065]

Where will I be

[@SonicWizKid_Kates]

Thank you! I was wondering the same thing!

[@SonicWizKid_Kates]

Weirdly, that was one album that I didn’t come across much, or own… the only song from it I knew at all well was immigration man, from radio play.

[@pavement422]

Love Graham Nash. Legend.

[@Zepster77]

Are you telling me we aren’t allowed to hear the musicsl snippets? Ayeeeeeeeijjjjjj

[@jamesokeeffe3216]

What is the first song?

[@matthafey2604]

Wonderwall

[@no59do56]

I dont worship at the rock god altar anymore but Stills is by far the interview to get !

[@biegebythesea6775]

which church do you go to now, my child?

[@keithfitzgerald876]

He has been barely coherent for decades. You must still be at the altar.

[@fuckdott7308]

Stand up guy

[@kurtdavidson9808]

Can anyone tell me what song they listened to and did not let this audience here. I love both these gentlemen but the fact they didn’t tell us is very disappointing.

[@williamtaylor5193]

It was a cover of "Afternoon Delight." "

[@KatShotz]

Now I have become ocd over this dude. Lol

[@milesfielding6584]

Its not long ago that Nash was slagging off David Crosby . They had fallen out and Nash was very vocal about it. Apparently all about comments that Cros had made about Neil Young leaving his wife and taking up with hs current partner. Sad but true.

[@biegebythesea6775]

Btw his name is pronounced gray-um not gram.

[@19tractor52]

so--WHAT was the song???

[@leemdynamo]

They should have reconciled. Not fair to the fans in my opinion. It feels like he is capitalizing because he is talking very differently about Crosby now that the guy is no longer around to be part of the discussion. Graham Nash has to address this before I buy any more of his music.

[@amorosa101457]

I can’t watched that graphic. It makes me ill. Put up a photograph.

[@michaeldunne3379]

Too much ‘Beautiful!’ 😝

[@arthurlockwood8735]

Nothing with out the hollies 😅

[@jeffreyjacobs390]

Do NOT like the silly design motion .... instead of the people speaking VISUALLY AS SHOULD HAVE BEEN.

[@no59do56]

Deep love and Admiration hmmmm?

[@Adam-pw4jt]

As a transgender woman I would like to say that I love Graham Nash

[@no59do56]

Nash had plenty to say about Croz .

[@biegebythesea6775]

as did croz. croz was great. he wasn't a cheat.

[@no59do56]

Rick Rubin is no Joe Rogan

[@scottgunvaldsonmusic4116]

Thank God.