LEGENDS | Graham Russell of Air Supply, Part 2 - Rod Stewart, Clive Davis, Elton John

Graham Russell, founding member of Air Supply, shares about the first tour with Rod Stewart, the influence of Clive Davis, and recording music like Elton John. Part 2 of our series highlights the delightful, charming, and humble side of Graham while showcasing the international influence of Air Supply in the decade of 1980’s.
A successful duo for over 45 years, Air Supply has released 17 studio albums, nine compilation albums, three live albums, and 27 singles. The albums Lost in Love, The One That You Love, Now and Forever, and The Greatest Hits sold more than 20 million copies. “Lost in Love” was named song of the year in 1980 and along with other singles, sold more than 10 million copies. Air Supply was inducted into the Australian ARIA Hall of Fame in 2013. The Rolling Stone included Air Supply in the top 50 Greatest Australian Artists of All Time in February of 2021.
Watch part 1 of the interview here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jabXoJWQm5yZh5Y
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma at the historic Harwelden Mansion
Interviewees: Graham Russell
Producer and Interviewer: Teresa Knox
Filmed and Directed: Matthew Simonson
Stinger Music: Written and Recorded by Cade Roberts
Artists and Places Mentioned in this Interview:
Rod Stewart
Madison Square Gardens
The Forum, Los Angeles
Kings Cross
Russell Hitchcock
Midem
Clive Davis
Arista
Simon and Garfunkel
Bob Dylan
Graham Russell
Elton John
Beatles
Air Supply
Executive Producer and Interviewer: Teresa Knox
Cinematography and Editing: Matthew Simonson, Austin Howerton
Photo Credits: Air Supply, Air Supply Airheads Facebook Page
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[@LukeLong-oi4uc]

I saw air supply live in Tulsa Oklahoma. They put on a great performance, and they are awesome! Their music takes me right back to the eighties. They still sound just as good as they ever did.

[@LolanGomezlopez-jy3bb]

It's hard to believe air supply was a struggling band they were awsome I still love listening to them.

[@deborahkline3482]

He is down to earth and honest. Have so much respect for Air Supply!!

[@barbararuiz8955]

What a great interview! Love Air Supply and all their oldies….great song writing! Graham needs too be honored as a great songwriter in 2024!!!❤

[@magnet8170]

I totally agreed! Amazing how many legendary songs he wrote❤

[@blazemordly9746]

Graham "Musical Shaman" Russell. Met him & Russell Hitchock in 1997. One of the greatest & most underrated composers of our time, folks.

[@LolanGomezlopez-jy3bb]

I love the relaxing voices of air Supply.

[@aljames7345]

What a glorious human and tremendous talent. Deepest of respect.

[@pikemeredith5604]

Great interview & Graham is right about the music. It has certainly changed thru the decades & doesn't sound the same but how relieved it was to hear that he persisted with Air Supply. Their songs are priceless & with that Hitchcock voice, they had it made. All out of love & Lost in love are 2 great songs penned by Graham & they are the best & the rest. Not many bands can say they have been around for 46 years & are still adored by their fans, I am one of them. Finally, I have met Graham a few times thru the years & I felt like I had known him for years as he was the nicest man U could wish to meet, they both are.

[@nancyl3843]

Thank you. So good to hear rationality. God bless this studio. RIP dear Leon.

[@TheChurchStudio]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jazzrengue]

I’ve seen this interview several times and it never gets old. Graham is such an amazing & inspirational person. 🎶🎵❤️🎹🔊🎸

[@mohiki69]

This man is AMAZING! Been following their music since the early 80's. AWESOME!

[@luzemmanuelluz5]

Always love Graham's passion and sincerity. ❤️

[@iansnyder274]

Thank you Graham for all of your wonderful music🙏💚🙂

[@JennyBurkeAirSupplyAirhead]

Good to finally see part 2.

[@TheChurchStudio]

Hey Jenny! We are so happy you followed up with us on part 2! We love your passion for Graham and Air Supply! We feel lucky to have a new follower in you.

[@danielsalome1956]

Amazing Lord Graham Russell my IDOL

[@murdocktrashbag1609]

Would Love to see more of the interview if there's possibly a Part 3 or 4 !

[@TheChurchStudio]

He’s so great listening to. Sadly, we have no part 3. We hope to see Graham in future at the studio so perhaps we’ll capture more of him. 🤗❤️

[@johnnybluesmcdonnell5063]

Great interview Teresa Knox and Amber Acosta..

[@TheChurchStudio]

Thank You!

[@catherineanonuevo4652]

Grahams birthday... Please....

[@JasonicaPR]

Lost In Love may be the song that really started everything for Air Supply, specially in USA ; it's a good song but I really think Graham has written much better songs! Graham is a very talented, extraordinaire songwriter, and it has been shown on all the various albums through their entire career. And with the inmensely great vocal talent of Russell Hitchcock, Air Supply is a wonderful band, much greater than everybody wants to recognize. 🌟💗🎶

[@CaptainVelveeta]

Just curoius, how do you return home from a 5 month U.S. tour along side one of the biggests acts in the world with no money?