Laurel Canyon Episode 7 - "This Is The End" (Part 1)

The seventh and final episode of our Laurel Canyon miniseries, by Wolf River Music Television. A Journey Thru History and Song 1965-1974 explores the inner workings of the music scene that seemed to explode out of this area north of Hollywood in the mid-1960's and featured legendary musicians and groups such as: The Byrds, The Mamas and The Papas, Buffalo Springfield, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, CSNY, The Doors, Frank Zappa, Carole King, The Eagles, Gram Parsons, Love, Jackson Browne, The Monkees, etc. plus music industry giants such as David Geffen, Elliot Mintz, Jim Ladd, Ron Stone and Paul Rothchild. See the famous Canyon Country Store, Love Street, the Tom Mix Cabin, the Houdini Estate, and all of the other places made famous by the likes of Jim Morrison, Cass Elliot, John Lennon and others. We'll even touch on some of the darker elements that were lurking within the shadows such as the Manson Family and the inevitable evils of cocaine and heroin and they crept into the scene, causing havoc and destruction. No matter how many times this subject of music coming out of Laurel Canyon has been repeated in other documentaries, there's always something new to learn and discover. The stories are endless and some of it can be surprising and even downright shocking. Please be sure to watch all eight episodes. Each one has a different theme and a different set of characters and events. www.wolfrivermusic.com/
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[@memoryfield]

Yes, it has been pointed out to me several times now that I have been fooled by a fake mugshot of Susan Atkins 15:25. It's actually a punk rock musician named Texas Terri who did a spoof of the mugshot in 1999 and since that time it has fooled MANY people even to the point of the photo appearing in published books and in other print. It fooled me for sure. Sorry again but these things happen. Some have been nice when they point out my honest mistakes and others have been less than kind, but you know what... I'm a big boy and I can handle it. LOL. Thanks for watching!

[@paulgraham4293]

a masterful achievement my good man. wonderful dedication to task, passion, love. thank you.

[@rob9014]

Yea, but still an amazing series. Been binging this for days! btw I really like the your music, and studio. currently teaching myself horns

[@memoryfield]

@@paulgraham4293 Thanks Paul. We really appreciate your comments and thank you so much for watching. :)

[@memoryfield]

@@rob9014 Thank you Rob and glad to hear that you're enjoying the series. More to come later! Keep up with the love of music. Even if you never make a penny from it, LOL. :)

[@davidmccall4776]

Wasn't Gary Hynman a record producer? I never was too good on history,....or spelling. 🤔😂✌☮

[@drratran]

LOL I have gotten very little done today because I have been binging the Laurel Canyon episodes!!

[@memoryfield]

So glad we could help you out with all of that, lol.

[@nightengale829]

I am 68 years old. I have always wanted to go to Laurel Canyon. I watch anything I can find on it. Yours is the best! Thank you.

[@memoryfield]

Awesome! Thank you for watching and I hope you can make that trip someday. I hear there are many Bed & Breakfast type places there for rent.

[@halla6323]

You have to go, it's an incredible place.

[@edjuillard4054]

Also 68 and though I have never been there, I am the same though I have lived in Chicago my whole life.

[@hubriswonk]

Why have you not been there?

[@chairlesnicol672]

@@hubriswonk prolly cuz he's so frikken poor he can't afford the trip that a lot of ppl take 4 granite that's y! Lol

[@peanutbuttergirl6098]

This whole little series you've made just sucked me right in. I've learned so much watching these videos, I am so thankful that you started them! I'm sad to know they'll be ending soon. You're a fantastic storyteller and the way you go into detail... excellent job on these videos! I hope you continue to do these types of docu series even if it's not about music. You've fascinated me with what I learned watching these. 💕

[@memoryfield]

Well, that was very kind of you to say all of that. I'm glad to hear that you've enjoyed these so much. I don't know what I'll cover next, but yeah, I think I'll probably have something else to talk about later. Thanks again for watching! :)

[@terencestephenmoss2159]

This is the best series on KZbin... 10 out 10 dude 👏 many thanks

[@memoryfield]

Wow, thanks!

[@cathsrq]

This series has been fabulous! You're very talented!!!!! Thank you. I learned so much..

[@memoryfield]

Thank you so much!

[@doberman1ism]

You’ve encapsulated a legendary pivotal time in the history of music and its lifestyle. You’ve brought California dreaming to life for those of us who could only dream about such creative surroundings in such a lovely and quaint hamlet.

[@barbarajohnson9050]

At age 69 now, I rEALly appreciate your informative videos. I lived my great years during this time line… it was wonderful, I still carry many ideal from that time until today. Thank YOu! Thank you! Such a nice trip down memory lane! Much much enjoyed! I lived in San Jose, CA and was a big part of that scene. I can so relate! I never went to the canyons, but appreciated the culture and the whole vibe that many of my friends enjoyed and shared with me. I remember when that vibe died in the late 60’s. Pissed me off.

[@lastnamefirst4035]

Grew up in LA in 60s and 70s. Now live in the bay area. 69 years old like you. Good times when we were young and won't complain about today (too much) Sue

[@lauriekase8745]

@@lastnamefirst4035 You are so blessed to have grown up during such a wonderful era Sue.

[@user-xw2it9ty5n]

Watching this has been great so cool I loved that old music n the good times America will never be the same that was the end of America's freedom days

[@jesseadams8925]

Thanks for this wonderful capsulation of Laurel Canyon!, I learned so much! The musical backdrop and videography is superb too! Laurel Canyon is such a magical place in a time capsule, no doubt!

[@Bobgrapes25]

Outstanding job, Billy! All of us enjoyed your series about Laurel Canyon!

[@memoryfield]

So glad to hear that. Thanks so much for watching. More to come!

[@matapeake]

Its not just the subject matter that made this series so excellent, its the writing and presentation that are just so spot on, really sad this series is ending. I hope Billy decides to tackle another subject ... this is by far the best of youtube.

[@memoryfield]

Thanks again! I'll find something else to rant about, lol.

[@chairlesnicol672]

@@memoryfield Billie was business that slow that u could afford to spend lots of time in LA to do these vlogs?

[@trina415]

Absolutely loved it well done everyone involved I binge watched from start to finish the best thing I’ve seen on you tube yet

[@memoryfield]

Very kind of you. Thanks!

[@keymaster430]

I'm glad you didn't include too much detail on the Manson Family. Not only have I seen all the photos and read all the information about Spawn Ranch and what happened at Roman Polanski's house, but they just don't deserve the recognition as the rest of the great artists that you've covered in your series. You're videos are very respectful.

[@memoryfield]

Thanks. I tried to tiptoe around that subject as much as I could by saying just enough, but not getting into the gory details. There are just way too many other videos out there that do just that, and I didn't feel like I had anything to add to that discussion.

[@pinecone1321]

Yessss! Again, another gem! Love the fresh perspective on a gruesome event that shaped my childhood curiosity. So I went down a wormhole and explored the 81 wonderland murders, new to that. Can't wait to go back to Cali.

[@memoryfield]

Thanks for the comments. I'm just sad that the whole thing happened and that we're able to even talk about any of it.

[@stevelevy2845]

This has been riveting, covering a period of time that has always fascinated me. Primarily for the music, but the layers you have added are intriguing. It has made my COVID isolation time go by just a little bit quicker. Looking forward to the final chapter (episode 7, part 2). Thank you for the great work!

[@memoryfield]

Wow, thank you, Steve! So glad these videos have been able to entertain you at such a challenging time for all of us. And yes, I'm working on these last (2) episodes right now as we speak. :)

[@stevenoakes589]

Billy the Producer. The comments speak for themselves. Awesome job. This work is your speciality.

[@memoryfield]

Thanks, Steve. Glad to hear from you again. Still in Texas?

[@johnnytoobad7785]

I just had to watch this episode again...I still remember the "Summer of 69" (pun intended). I was about to start High School in the fall. I was told it would be good idea to read a few (classic) books before I started High School. There were two NEWS stories I became obsessed later that summer. The "Tate-LaBianca Murders" and "Woodstock". I gave my parents "marching orders" to purchase any newspaper that had an article about "the Tate murder" and/or the "Woodstock Music and Art Fair". So my Dad started bringing home the NY Times. (I'm from suburban NY). Well..I read a lot, but not too many "recommended books". I spend many a summer night that year reading articles in the NY times while simultaneously listening to "The Doors" on the the stereo or watching the Apollo moon missions. My parents were pretty cool with it all. I guess they felt I was a getting an "education". Of course later that year I read as much as I could about "Altamont" while listening the "The Stones". So much for the "Age of Aquarius". Of course in 1981 I read articles about the death of Dorothy Stratten (Playmate-of-the-Year) and then "The Wonderland Murders". I believe both occurred during the summer of ''81. Enjoyed both films on these topics. ("Wonderland" with Val Kilmer as John Holmes and "Star80" with Mariel Hemmingway). That was the "Dark Knight" version of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

[@stevenkarras3490]

This was terrific. Great camerawork. Great exposition and great stories told with respect. Thanks for making this

[@memoryfield]

Much appreciated!

[@1369vmsmith]

I know this story very well, been following the Laurel Canyon scene since I was a teenager but I haven't seen a lot of these pictures before. Thank you for posting them.

[@markdinkel-uh2je]

Some of these episodes almost give me goosebumps.

[@lindanichols5172]

I am obsessed with series and I wish I could snap my fingers and be there to just walk around! Thanks so much for such a great job! I’m sorry they’re coming to an end. I’ll have to watch them again. 😊

[@joannehughes5249]

I have really enjoyed your series, so well presented and researched. So glad to have them on KZbin so I can revisit them. Merry Christmas from a very hot New Zealand

[@memoryfield]

Thank you. I hope to visit New Zealand one day. The closest I've ever gotten is Sydney, Australia. Merry Christmas to you too!

[@joannehughes5249]

And we would love to have you! Maybe one day I will make it to Laurel Canyon. Have a wonderful day ❤️

[@victorhawkins3461]

More great work! As a retired doc writer/producer, I think both you and your series are the real deal. Trent Reznor/ NIN recorded The Downward Spiral at 10050 Cielo prior to the house being demolished. And the story that floats around about the house is that Sharon Tate, et. al were not the actual targets. Since Terry Melcher owned the house, and since he'd turned Charlie down for a record deal with Columbia (a meeting Dennis Wilson had set up), Terry was allegedly the target of the violence. All I know is, it happened the night of my 15th birthday...

[@stj971]

But Roman was 'conveniently' out of town, yeah right. A real sleazeball who treated Sharon horribly. She was about to divorce him, allegedly.

[@michaelclark2357]

Have been to L.A Sunset Boulevard music scene in 1970-73 and Oxnard, Ojai, and Santa Barbara and had a house in Ventura, California also drove from L.A. to San Francisco on the Pacific Coast Highway and to Carmel and Monterey.

[@memoryfield]

Hi Michael. You have a very "Laurel Canyon-ey" name. :) Thanks for sharing!

[@user-np1ri5ei2p]

Well done. Thank you. Great presentation.

[@SOUPENE]

Thank you so much for the hour's of entertainment and information keep them comin !

[@memoryfield]

Will do! Thanks. And that's the plan. :)

[@timwaring8568]

Billy. Great Job!!! I grew up around all this but as the young son of one of the most famous recording engineers ever. If you are looking for another project, a series from the perspective of the recording industry would be great or maybe you might want to highlight my father. He knew most of the people you mentioned in your series plus hundreds of even more famous folks. A constant flow of celebrities was the norm in our household. The stories he can tell would amaze you and your audience. Within his head are details of an emerging industry and a play by play of how we got to where we are. He is in his late 80's now but sharp as a whip. You should interview him. As an engineer and storyteller, you wouldn't want to miss this opportunity. I don't know how to communicate with you, but I have sent a message through Wolf River Music.

[@jackpeters9349]

I keep watching this wishing I was there

[@eej1983able]

Really well done. I binge watched today

[@michaelhartman7402]

Thanks for the 7 great episodes. I was in the corps, and loved CA. Was at Spahn and Cielo. Just to expensive, so back to WI

[@larryboyle1249]

Okay, I’ve made it this far in the series. Now I realize I need a Laurel Canyon playlist.

[@memoryfield]

There is one and it's all in order. Look on the memoryfield homepage and click on Playlists. 🙂

[@billyr.preston6668]

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[@larryboyle1249]

@@billyr.preston6668 what I meant was like on my streaming music source.

[@MegaDknox]

Very interesting. Thank you.

[@sungoddiss]

Maybe all the physical things have been removed from the property, but how can you remove the "vibe", and maybe even ghosts?

[@hubriswonk]

I have heard that "Charlie" was very connected to many, many Hollywood people in addition the few you mentioned. The book Chaos is pretty amazing and gives many details, but what got me was talking to a friend of mine who entered the LA drug scene first as an aspiring musician then a drug runner and eventual dealer just after the murders knew all these people involved that were not in jail and he gave me detailed accounts of how famous stars were intertwined with the Manson family. Amazing story that is stranger than fiction.

[@lastnamefirst4035]

Ive read Mickey Dolenz was a big drug supplier back then

[@marcosuruguayo]

just great, thanks

[@memoryfield]

Our pleasure!

[@halla6323]

This is great, thank you for making these videos.

[@memoryfield]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching and thanks for your comments. :)

[@MrWhip55]

I missed this one. Brilliant and informative , Billy.

[@memoryfield]

Well, I'm so glad you found it then! Thanks for watching. :)

[@jeremydicker6613]

Fantastic mini series...Bravo from England ✌❤

[@memoryfield]

Thanks so much! I would love to get over there and do some videos about Joy Division, The Smiths, David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, etc.! I'll start saving my money now, lol. :)

[@blueybarnes9442]

This is totally 💯 % killer content 😊❤

[@memoryfield]

Thank you so much for saying so! We appreciate your comments.

[@elsmeervd4893]

Dear sir ,i dont speak verry wel ingles ,but youre speak for me loud and clearley i thank you sir and greet from Holland with love ❤❤

[@jimmybest5404]

Nice Grizzly Hat. I live 50 miles South of Missoula in the Bitterroot Valley

[@memoryfield]

We know it well. Sula, Darby, Hamilton, Florence, Lolo. I used to work at the Lee Metcalf Wildlife Refuge in Stevensville, summer of 2005.

[@jimmybest5404]

I live in Victor. Love the Videos Great Job. I’ve been listening to Book Weird scenes in laurel Canyon. Very interesting Deep Rabbit hole to go down.

[@sungoddiss]

Gee, what a sweet house it was.

[@JValek]

Another great episode!!

[@memoryfield]

Thank you kindly!

[@DocJJohnson]

Thank you Billy

[@sunbeagle9769]

Quentin Tarantino made an alternative movie ending which put and end to all the Manson barrel scraping psychosis, and it was poetic justice. Loved that Pit Bull too. Too bad it just was a fantasy movie.

[@memoryfield]

I agree. Really enjoyed that movie even if it was an alternative to reality.

[@1369vmsmith]

Brandy was my favorite character in OUATIH. She totally rocked!

[@deanallen927]

COOL SHIRT!!!

[@memoryfield]

Are you a Vox fan? I have the AC-30 and I love it!

[@andrewblack7852]

I went to a few parties in the canyon back in the 90s. There is such a sense of environment up there. I mean it’s an environment but a certain human culture taken root in that environment. I’m not sure it’s wholesome really. And time has just made it so smooth and upper class. It was probably really nice back when it was middle class. Even better before houses!

[@s.w.3604]

Great Laurel Canyon series Billy! I thought you might be interested in this statement by Trent Reznor about his living and working in the 10050 Cielo Dr. house from a 1997 Rolling Stone interview: "My awakening about all that stuff came from meeting Sharon Tate’s sister. While I was working on Downward Spiral, I was living in the house where Sharon Tate was killed. Then one day I met her sister. It was a random thing, just a brief encounter. And she said: “Are you exploiting my sister’s death by living in her house?” For the first time the whole thing kind of slapped me in the face. I said, “No, it’s just sort of my own interest in American folklore. I’m in this place where a weird part of history occurred.” I guess it never really struck me before, but it did then. She lost her sister from a senseless, ignorant situation that I don’t want to support. When she was talking to me, I realized for the first time, “What if it was my sister?” I thought, “Fuck Charlie Manson.” I don’t want to be looked at as a guy who supports serial-killer bullshit. I went home and cried that night. It made me see there’s another side to things, you know? It’s one thing to go around with your dick swinging in the wind, acting like it doesn’t matter. But when you understand the repercussions that are felt . . . that’s what sobered me up: realizing that what balances out the appeal of the lawlessness and the lack of morality and that whole thing is the other end of it, the victims who don’t deserve that." www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/trent-reznor-death-to-hootie-120934/

[@memoryfield]

Yes, I do remember reading this article many years ago and then reading it again just last month. I did not like the idea of turning that house into a recording studio and I thought Reznor was being very cavalier and arrogant about the whole issue and what happened in there. It made him look like a real creep, to be totally honest.

[@s.w.3604]

@@memoryfield It sounds like the meeting with Debra Tate really made him do a 360 and rethink things. Did Reznor or Marilyn Manson actually own the house do you know? I'm guessing "Looking like a real creep" was the effect they were hoping for by living and recording there - considering both of their public images cultivate that creepy type of vibe. I suppose it's for the best that the old place was torn down and the address is now gone. It sounds like Debra Tate had been spending a lot of time at her sister's house that summer and was lucky to have not been there the night of the killings; that must have weighed heavily on her thoughts over the years. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXm8qHlojrx7rck

[@memoryfield]

I do believe that Reznor was renting the place up to the point of when it was sold and then torn down.

[@NJcruiser]

@@s.w.3604 The house was still owned by Rudi Altobelli who owned it at the time of the Manson murders. All of those people rented the house from Altobelli. Altobelli is an interesting character himself. He managed quite a lot of celebrities including Olivia Hussey who moved into the house shortly after the murders. She says in her autobiography that she felt at peace with Sharon.

[@Bobgrapes25]

Billy--Why don't you put together a video about Pam Courson, Jim Morrison's love? Nobody talks much about after she came home from Paris until her death 3 years later. Perhaps you can give some insights about her life after Jim died.

[@hubriswonk]

Life after Jim episode would be very cool!

[@johnjuan812]

This series has been awesome! Keep it up! #subscribed

[@memoryfield]

Thanks! Will do!

[@DagaanGalakticos]

I'm 71 and remember being in Laurel Canyon in about 1967. There was a popular breakfast place on the winding road and a bunch of people had collected there as the person supposed to open the place was late. So we all just went in anyway to wait for breakfast. John Phillips (Momma's and Poppas) song about the canyon captures something of what it was like. 'Young girls they come to the canyon. And in the mornings I would see them walking. . .' I'd gone to aLove In in LA and experienced just what the War/ Eric Burdon song 'Spill The Wine Get That Girl's was about. Then I hitched up to SAn Fran and saw Haight Ashbury. I hitched from Hartford, CT. to get there and it was fabulous. One evening followed a bunch of kids into a house. A pretty blond English girl with no top on was reading from the Little Prince and us boys were charmed. I like the phrase 'if you can remember the 60s then you weren't there! It was and remains indescribable, a state if mass synchronicity. See you all later! : )

[@memoryfield]

Wow, that was a lot of firsthand knowledge and historical info. Sounds like you led a life of adventure! Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching the videos. :)

[@DagaanGalakticos]

@@memoryfield Yeah I was hooked by the hippy tractor beam. Hitched to LA w best friend Jim all the way from Connecticut. We had a fight while hitchhiking to a place for food. I had stomach cramps and couldn't go on. I went back to the "crash pad" a house owned by one of the cast of The Little Rascals. I met a blind kid my age who played fantastic guitar. Later I figured out it was x Jimenez ? - version of Light My Fire . Your series is great! Addictive. Was on third one when phone batt went. People my age practically feel related to all those names . The casual speaking style is really good and also kudos on the music you chose! The sort muzak versions of Light My Fire and Helpless are great in contrast to the actual recordings. Younger people may not get it when you play the horns pop music - this is what those musicians REPLACED - what they were fighting against. I later returned to LA and met Paul Rothchild who was the Doors promoter. I sang to Al Ruddy who produced The Godfather. His office and desk used to belong to Cecil B. DeMille. Aaron Shrouder - big time publisher of Gene Pitney, Animals, Jimmy Hendrix and Forrest Hamilton of Watt Stay records. But Hollywood freaked me out - Babylon nightmare. So many people are hungry for this sort of documentary - by a sympathizer. Do you plan to make more related vids? Hope so!

[@lifelover515]

Sad but somehow inevitable how that scene turned out. One thing I know. It didn't stop the music. Some of the most creative minds in America were laying down songs for the ages post-Manson and through the 70s. I grew up in semi-rural Australia and miss those days when we were proud to say we didn't lock our doors, even our cars in the driveway. Nothing do with a 'hippie vibe'. Just naivete I guess.

[@rootbox]

The six degrees of Kevin Bacon in this series blows my brain!

[@memoryfield]

Ha ha. Good one.

[@bikenband]

Hey Billy, this is better than most documentaries I’ve seen on Netflix, etc. Did you ever contemplate shopping it around to some of the streaming services? It’s that good.

[@memoryfield]

Haha, no, but thanks for the compliments. We're just doing these for fun and because we love the music and the people who lived in the area back in the day.

[@kingofallmediums2123]

I am thinking about retiring to LA after watching your videos! The beauty of Los Angeles are incredible! Got 4 years. The only question is could I afford it! Been there twice.

[@memoryfield]

I'm happy just to visit every now and then. I would never want to pay the price for real estate anywhere in California. It's just WAY too inflated and out of my budget.

[@The1966chevyvan]

27:18 Rusty the Bailiff from The Peoples Court tv show..escorting Charlie .

[@almi3767]

This series is awesome! Please post the playlist in every information section of each video. Thank you for this series!

[@memoryfield]

Thank you, and yes, you are very welcome. So glad you are enjoying the videos!

[@azazazazaz2642]

It is the spirit of this place that this series offers. The story of Carole King sums up all this work who do not goes without the rest. And then there is the way of speaking of Billy which manages to hook a person who does not practice English. Laurel Canyon is one of those founding points like East Village, Trench Town, ..., of mainstream culture.

[@memoryfield]

Merci beaucoup pour vos bons commentaires. Vous êtes très gentil et je suis heureux que vous appréciiez les vidéos.

[@dao3740]

Interesting, thank you . Your Narrative style is terrific.

[@memoryfield]

Thank you kindly!

[@acklin83]

Really enjoyed your series! Wish it was around when I was last in LA.

[@memoryfield]

Thank you so much! When were you there last? It's all changing so much every year, especially Laurel Canyon.

[@acklin83]

@@memoryfield That was in 2015, way too long ago!

[@DeflatingAtheism]

I tried driving up Lookout Mountain and started getting an anxiety attack! Even just negotiating those narrow, twisty, busy roads is not for the faint of heart!

[@memoryfield]

Try parking somewhere! Even more difficult. It is definitely packed in there.

[@memoryfield]

Stanley Hills Drive is even worse!

[@JoeyEdwins-lb7bd]

This is good.thank.you 😂

[@robtempe]

Most people leave out the fact that the first Manson Family murder of Gary Hinman actually happened in Topanga Canyon and Gary's next door neighbor who happened to be away from home that night was none other than LINDA RONSTADT. She was to play a gig at a venue either at that time or soon after called The Bitter End in NYC when Gary met his bitter end. That was also around the time Woodstock was about to happen in upstate New York just north of her gig. That murder of Linda's neighbor was definitely the beginning of the end of that whole open scene in the canyons. More irony kicked in when several years later Linda and her friend Nicolette Larson were rollerskating at Venice beach when a friend met up to join them and brought his friend Leslie who turned out to be Leslie Van Houten. Leslie was one of the Manson Family girls and was out on bail. That freaked her out Linda talked about it in her book. Funny how Linda was so integral to that entire scene but gets left out of the conversation. She has led one of the most interesting lives , probably more than most of the others. Did I mention she would visit Jerry Brown (governor) who lived close to the Holmes murder incident on Wonderland? The massacre took place just down the street from his home while he was California's governor at the time. Not sure if Linda was visiting at the time lol. Or that years later she lived in Brentwood on Rockingham Ave. and often met up with Nicole Brown Simpson while they were walking their dogs? They were neighbors. I think Linda gets left out because she led a deliberate, private life and shunned the lifestyle of many around her. Very kind, down to Earth person. I am obviously a huge fan and thought I would share my comments.

[@memoryfield]

Cool. Yes, I just recently had a conversation with somebody on here about Linda Ronstadt and her time spent living in Topanga and next door to Gary Hinman. I didn't leave her out just because I don't dig her, I just had some trouble pinpointing any and all the places she was connected to within Laurel Canyon. Take a look at the last 5 minutes of Episode 6A, which is where I briefly spoke about her and members of The Eagles, etc. and also the house she lived in with Jerry Brown just two doors away from the Wonderland Murder house.

[@robtempe]

@@memoryfield Thank you. Will do!

[@l.a.gothro3999]

These are so well-produced. I wish I had a producer like you to help me get my singing voice heard. ❤☮☮

[@memoryfield]

It's a tough row to hoe, that's for sure. Any time you create something you have to be prepared for everyone else to either critique your work or just simply ignore you. I've been recording music since about 1995 and I don't think I'll ever even break even on all the debt I've managed to incur in the process!

[@ROCK.ON.]

You know ive allways loved the music that came from the state of california i used to think how much different would it all have been if the 60s era would have left the sex part out of the scene i can understand the drugs and enjoying being together to party and enjoy the music and everbody being together but so much for my own personal thoughts not to sound like a wierdo by saying that thanks again for another great video peace dont get me wrong i love my old lady and only her just a thought i used to have years ago

[@Nigelrathbone1]

I've heard of Laurel Canyon, but just thought it was just a geographic feature, a park. Now I realize it was a neighborhood mecca for the folk-rock and psychadelic rock scene of the 60s-70s.

[@memoryfield]

Glad to hear that. Thanks for watching and for your comments!

[@paulchapman112]

Woah, that area had everything! Those psycho cultists killed it!

[@memoryfield]

Yeah it seems like they really did. Boo psychos. 😡

[@ge0rgeharris218]

There is certainly more to a person's life than just the way they died!!! I would rather hear about their accomplishmens and other aspects of what their lives were about!!! That's without forgetting about those tragic events!!!

[@memoryfield]

We're trying to balance a little bit of all of it with everyone we talk about here. :) Thanks for watching!

[@stevenbeasley1189]

Good writing..

[@memoryfield]

Thank you so much 😀

[@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386]

Another home run.

[@halfrutter2226]

I’m binging on your excellent series! Thanks for the great info done so thoughtfully. Not sure if you mentioned it, but Mark Lindsay lived at the Cielo Drive home with Melcher and Bergen for awhile. He has his own story of an encounter with Manson.

[@memoryfield]

Yes I seem to recall him saying he found Manson sitting on the kitchen floor with his back up against the fridge with a glassy stare and completely unresponsive.

[@halfrutter2226]

@@memoryfield : Yes! He said it creeped him out and he slept with a gun under his pillow and moved out shortly after. Smart man!

[@RebelTheUncanny1]

Photo at 15:26 isn't Susan Atkins. It's a shot of an actress who starred in a film about the murders. Yes, I'm being nit-picky. This is a great series to watch. Good work.

[@memoryfield]

Yep. It's Texas Terri and it was taken in 1999. That photo has fooled many over the years, including a few people who have actually had it put into published works. Thanks for watching.

[@eagleman1542]

Susan Atkins' mustache is thicker than Joe Stalin's; thanks for your informative/entertaining vids, I watch Scott Michaels and Jordan the Lion (the former is a Manson "expert") so you've been added to my subscriptions as well.

[@memoryfield]

Well that's good company and much appreciated. I've watched many of these channels and videos too!

[@sisterstonerock]

watched a movie, Hollywood Mondo and if I'm not mistaken Beausoleil was in that film. has anyone here seen it?

[@memoryfield]

You are correct. He was in that movie.

[@boobookittymeow3078]

If ur always there never stop talking to us about this place please not many cover it n know so much as u lol believe me I think ur only one I saw cover this beautiful place theway it should be done💟💟🙌🕯

[@memoryfield]

Well thank you for saying so. Very much appreciated!

[@johnplaid648]

How about the great mystery of Christina 'Licorice' McKechnie of The Incredible String Band ? What's Bob Dylan been doing? My cousin used to play basketball with his brothers.

[@sungoddiss]

So many bubbles have been burst. But I'm glad to know the truth.

[@Nigelrathbone1]

The Manson murders shattered the peaceful haven it once was.

[@memoryfield]

Most definitely right about that!

[@bbrstatify]

OMGosh , You have done such a Great job w/every Episode was so good and complete . I just watched one right after the other I only got 1 hour of sleep before work. Rolling Stone Magazine and others are going to be knocking on your door w/job ops. I'm just a carpenter but do you except donations? Again really great work you have done here FZ would have even liked your work.

[@memoryfield]

Wow, thank you Bryan! I doubt that Rolling Stone cares that much anymore about what was happening back in 1969 but you never know. And actually, I think that yes there is a "Thanks" button located on most if not all of these videos and they can be used to send donation. But again, I'm not sure since not a single person has ever done that, LOL.

[@boobookittymeow3078]

Omg this is so cool all of these videos!! I always wanted to see n be part of the hippie life lol I believe I'm an old soul I know lots on music from those days n I'm 40 in August. I have my pops to thank for introducing me to good tunes !! Sad however how much music has changed and the greats all have either retired or passed away. It's bizarre to experience loss of great musicians and great actors too. But to realize how much actually went down in hollyweird lol . I still love the idea of peace, love and music 🎶. I have always been drawn to old Hollywood and ghost stories, and always wanted to tour these beautiful places in a dark reality today it's nuts. I been checking out a real good podcast lately might u ever get time check her out she's working on the Manson family and the murders. Unveiling so much I never knew. I shared with her the video u did of mama Cas and Manson family I found it so interesting that group of ppl all hung out like that I swear I had no knowledge of that stuff I even watched once upon a time in Hollywood lol I was under impression it was fiction Lol but duh I should have figured it's like they all practically neighbors lol . But her channel is Jay 4 justice , I think they are doing really great at covering the stories showing interviews and giving us a chance to form our own opinions, personally I feel so much cover up n lies making me rethink few things ... but I won't get into that stiff. Great work I am watching all ur laurel canyon videos I always been fascinated with that place n wonderland avenue murders, ahh to be person in That home now I wonder what they think, or feel lol . 😆 it's really beautiful spot it really defines what California dreaming really was lol. That canyon store too man I wish I could be there lol

[@memoryfield]

Thank you for sharing all of that! Very cool, all of it. Thank you so much for watching and for your comments. Peace!

[@leewilson1316]

It's kinda strange that your video appeared in my feed just one day after ordering a copy of Weird Scenes Inside The Canyon off of ebay! These damn tracking devices...

[@Dzanarika1]

I had read the Weird Scenes Inside the Canyon, lots of intriguing information. It actually all makes sense how. I do not see the world the same way for some time now. The illusion is over as nothing is a coincidence in this life, but perfectly connected and planned out by the super powerful, wicked network.

[@TheDebz12]

@@Dzanarika1 I read Programed to kill, also by Dave McGowan after Weird Scenes in the Canyon. A much more heavy read, but ever more eye opening. McGowan saw things as they were/are: planned and excuted, no coincidences. 👍

[@stj971]

I was never a Frank Z fan. You don't get into his family's govt connections at all. He seemed an odd fit into the Laurel Canyon scene except for the music. He gives me bad vibes.

[@stevengallant6363]

The Bronx Zoo added a new exhibit in the 1970s called "The World's Most Dangerous Animal"... it was a mirror...

[@memoryfield]

Haha. Good one.

[@tonyz376]

I believe the baliff at 11:03 with Manson, is Rusty from People's Court.

[@stephaniecowans3646]

Wasn't there a Manson family member named Kitty Lutzinger ( sp?). She didn't join in on the murders, if I recall. I knew her sister, Mitzi, back in the day ( not well, just an acquaintance) from folk dancing and Mitzi never talked about her sister and I got the impression that her family didn't want anyone to know about that connection to the Manson group

[@1369vmsmith]

Yes Kitty was a Manson family hang around.

[@timothysmith8667]

Very good very very good my man you ought to look up some stuff by Dave McCracken or Dave McGavin McGavin that did strange scenes in the canyon yours is equally as good I like hearing and seeing the pictures you put up thank you very much my name is Ed Smith

[@Peter7966]

The confluence of big entertainment money, the shallow empty-headedness of the 60s peace and love vibe and drugs did the Laurel Canyon scene in. Something bad was bound to happen, given this mix. Manson and his crew were just the brutal executioners.

[@memoryfield]

I don't think anyone was ever going to be prepared for that level of absolute brutality. Shock and horror. :(

[@hubriswonk]

Read the book called Chaos..............even if half is true it is amazing!

[@shellyreena2192]

Its not removing the numbers. Its removing the ugly. No rebuilding can do that.... only the positive thoughts and affirmations 😀

[@chebrneck]

Where do all of these millions of people work that they can afford to live in these areas here and around California?

[@memoryfield]

Great question. Probably CEOs of big corporations, rich and famous Hollywood folks and others who have inherited fortunes from wealthy family members. Not us, for sure.

[@austinlibby7025]

I was in the record business at the time and I was living on the lookout mountain in the Hollywood Hills 9000 Sunset strip and also was working with him Columbia records and capital records remember a whole lot of what on in the late 60s and early 70s at the country store had visited and party and Cass Elliot one room bathroom and outside area at the country store with a lot of great memories appreciate your videos on Laurel Canyon and look out mountain

[@memoryfield]

We appreciate your comments and thank you for watching. Nice to hear from some of the actual people who lived there at one time.

[@mrnobody3161]

I've read that LOVE initially lived in a Mansion that was owned by a friend of their manager. The owner wasn't living there, so LOVE lived there just having to pay the utilities. The Mansion was called "The Castle".

[@ldmasterlast]

ALL of the people you've mentioned were well acquainted with Manson.

[@memoryfield]

No doubt! I think it runs deeper than any of us even are aware of.

[@TheDebz12]

Really enjoyed watching these - you've done a great job! I can't seem to find episode 7 part 2 though!!! Can anyone provide a link at all? BTW, have you ever read David McGowans work? Specifically Weird Scenes in the Canyon? Very very interesting book! Thank you for the series! :)

[@TheDebz12]

Just realised part 2 hasn't been made yet! We will look forward to it!

[@memoryfield]

I think it should be ready and up there in about 3 days from now. I'm putting some final work into it right now!

[@TheDebz12]

@@memoryfield That's great! Thank you!

[@julianbarber4708]

I see that in one scene, there is a sign pointing to Leicester Drive. As a Brit, I wondered how it was pronounced, and whether or not it's the same as the UK version, as in 'Lester'.

[@zapguz1]

Thanks for showing this great documentary, I visited the area in the mid eighties, but I am a real fan of the real underground music that was played in the early sixties. Many came from there. Is a chance you make a final episode of who lives there now and is there still an influence in the music or art scene?

[@memoryfield]

Glad you enjoyed it. Not sure when I'll be able to get all the way back over there any time soon. We're currently working on our new series of album reviews and at some point all of these artists, and many others will come up again.

[@JD-ir5fj]

I think Zappa would have flushed that loco brownie down the basin.

[@ms8596]

Oh god, that monstrosity that replaced the house at Cielo Dr!!! UGH!!!

[@aprylrittenhouse4562]

She didn't own this place on Woodstock she rented it❤

[@memoryfield]

Yes, sorry for the mistake. That little detail was cleared up in Episode 9, at about the 08 minute 52 second mark.

[@suziespurdis869]

I had no idea Charles Manson had those connections with famous musicians. Its chilling that he and his cult members was so close to these artists. I have been enjoying this series of Laurel Canyon and have learned so much.

[@x2mars]

Dude, you’re like one of Laurel canyon people now !

[@memoryfield]

Oh well, if you say so. LOL. We could never afford to live in that area, I'm afraid.

[@icecreamforcrowhurst]

10:07 well they didn’t get rid of the front door (upon which the word ‘pig’ was written in blood) because that is owned by Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails (he used it as a door for his studio). Mr. Reznor also recorded his album ‘The Downward Spiral’ inside that very house in the early 90’s. A video tour of the set up was made at the time and can be viewed on KZbin. I guess the intention of recording in that spot must’ve been to capture a dark vibe.

[@memoryfield]

And he later said he felt ashamed of it after he was confronted by Sharon Tate's sister, who asked him why he was exploiting the memory of Sharon to gain some kind of a weird credibility for living there... :(

[@icecreamforcrowhurst]

@@memoryfield Interesting. I didn’t know that part of the story. The 90’s were an abundant time for the music industry, so much money and so much drugs. That’s bound to warp people’s judgement.

[@miked6335]

According to songwriter Jimmy Webb's memoir, Cass Elliot told him that she had been the first person to discover the murders. She went over to the Tate house in the early morning hoping to find a party going on. She stumbled onto the bodies outside, ran home and hid in her closet. Up until the time she told Webb which was much later, the only other person she had told this story was her sister. She never contacted the authorities and had passed away long before Webb wrote his memoir.

[@wk4max]

YeahMan!! Brilliant stuff!! Loved the series ,liked and subbed Max ,Doors.fan Liverpool England 😎👉

[@memoryfield]

Thank you so much for watching and for your comments. Much appreciated!