RITA COOLIDGE FULL INTERVIEW:JOE COCKER, LEON RUSSELL.MAD DOGS & ENGLISHMEN

#ritacoolidge #joecocker #leonrussell #maddogs
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In 2016, the singer and actor RITA COOLIDGE was interviewed by director JOHN EDGINTON about the phenomenal JOE COCKER and his 1970 musical journey across America - the infamous 'MAD DOGS AND ENGLISHMEN' tour with band leader LEON RUSSELL..
The interview was conducted at the Henson Recording Studios in Los Angeles - formerly the recording studios of A&M Records, who funded the 1970 tour and where the rehearsals for the tour took place over four crazy days.
The interview was for the documentary JOE COCKER: MAD DOG WITH SOUL.
This is from the full filming session.
Director of Photography : Guy Mossman
Written, Produced and Directed by John Edginton.
Otmoor Productions Ltd/Eagle Rock Films
#ritacoolidge #joecocker #leonrussell #maddogs

[@pattiburton9976]

Poor Joe Cocker. Thankfully he did have Rita to help him through it all. Maybe it didn’t seem like it at the time but those songs on that album are just raw energy you can still feel every time you listen to Joe’s voice. I still get chills listening to his version of Cry Me A River! It’s phenomenal! I am so glad they all persevered in the tour despite all the bad vibes.

[@marcuspfister2047]

Cry me a river is my favourite song of this production beside Sicks and Stones. You still can literally grap the energy with hands.

[@hnc52]

Rita's speaking voice is as beautiful as her singing voice.

[@patrickdunning9820]

We lived next door to Joe whilst he rented a house in Twickenham, London. Rita was there, about 1970, then again in 73, maybe 74. She was very kind to me, I was a kid then. Ahh, this was when rock stars fled the UK due to tax (supertax) reasons. If I remember right, Joe hardly had any real money back then, well that's what he told my dad anyway. Hi Rita! Patrick x

[@JOHNEDGINTONDOCUMENTARIES]

Hi Patrick. Thanks so much for sharing those wonderful memories!

[@PaulSmith-zi3sn]

I was hanging on every word this lady said.... such a beautiful and talented person !!! Great stories she's lived.

[@forthwithtx5852]

One of my old crushes. She still looks great.

[@vincentwhitley1119]

Joe is incredible but so is Leon. The result is an absolutely brilliant concert video and Albums

[@jeffryphillipsburns]

A very realistic sounding assessment from a clear-eyed witness.

[@stephensmith3867]

She is so likeable.

[@Joe-ns2gs]

Absolutely love Rita, a wonderfully talented and beautiful woman.

[@JOHNEDGINTONDOCUMENTARIES]

Couldn't agree more!

[@kbchaffin53]

I didn't see the tour, but I bought the double album and wore it out. It made me a fan of everybody involved.

[@anonymusum]

I always liked Rita due to her calm, inspirational nature and way of singing. Just listen to *We´re all alone* - what a great song with her on the lead vocals.

[@brodywinslow1820]

Rita is the best... what a smart sweetheart...

[@waynephillips1895]

Really only just discovered Leon Russell, wow what a talent. I'm going into my 60s now and it just gets better.

[@ellarson1]

Very few people of her stature put this kind of effort into understanding the questions and providing such in depth answers. I usually end up cutting these vids short due to the self serving perspectives of most musicians.

[@TheRightONe-et3gh]

That woman is so articulate and smart... There is a lot to be said for letting someone else take care of the band.

[@vernwallen4246]

Rita,you're an angel in disguise.👍💕😇

[@johnfern]

Reading her book now. It's a great read!!

[@SampsonSaintBunrd]

Rita is still very beautiful

[@mansionaccount6699]

The charisma and nimble mind of this interviewee alone is worth the price of admission.

[@bryanfindley1438]

RITA.. such a beautiful soul.. thanx for your memories

[@mikemckenna4924]

Beautiful lady...so talented

[@mm-qj6cc]

Rita, fell in love w/you w/ Joe's maddogs/englishmen. Much respect to you and how you've kept it beautifully real. Thank you for the wonderful feelings for 50 yrs.

[@suzycreamchez123]

What a treat to listen to. Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@JOHNEDGINTONDOCUMENTARIES]

I’m delighted you’re enjoying it!

[@michaelobrien8219]

great story teller - great story

[@perrymalcolm3802]

For me, MD&E is the greatest of the concert films of that time. Quality of music and its recording, quality of filming, quality of performances, and the close documentation of that “hippy”/gypsy musician life of the time that exists! SO glad we have it and all the rest!

[@simonwillshire2051]

Agree!

[@harryvanlamoen8195]

wonderful interview, wonderful lady, gifted musician

[@donmurrin5269]

Splendid interview. Such a sweet lady. I feel she is genuine and warm. Kudos! A true pro imo.

[@sharonnorthern1525]

Rita’s still gorgeous!

[@1rwjwith]

She was an ANGEL of the era…❤️

[@gregorychanin4225]

Great convo! She's a great lady! I still need to read her bio. Thanx man. Cheers! 🍹✌️😎

[@JOHNEDGINTONDOCUMENTARIES]

My pleasure!

[@kymcha]

The whole band was full of many gifted musicians but, as Rita said, when Joe was centre stage singing, he was it .. period.

[@vernwallen4246]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@TheTrumanII]

Yeah, .. One feared he blow a fuse..style... What a Class Act. And Leon complete opposite, Miss Then Both Hopefully...! Was my Whole Youth, hanging on every thing they Had for Us. Saw the both Live, Solo tours early 70's... Was a Dream to Behold, for Me..!

[@simonwillshire2051]

This provides great insight. Joe Cocker is my favourite all time artist, and the work with Leon Russell, Mad Dogs & Englishmen my favourite Album. I had no idea of the various dynamics at play, but I guess that’s true in the stories of so many artists.

[@GLD-hopeful]

Thank you!

[@bradparker9664]

Another great one John! Keep up the fine work.

[@abundantYOUniverse]

Fantastic interview thanks Mr. Edginton.

[@JOHNEDGINTONDOCUMENTARIES]

My pleasure

[@fritzcat6198]

LEON RUSSELL WILL ALWAYS BE A ROCK GOD. A creative genius so ahead of his time. Why hasn’t a Mad Dogs and Englishmen musical been made?

[@TheTrumanII]

Amazing Back Story, brings Light to the Amazing Movie "Mad Dog's & Englishmen" Tour....a Thumbprint of Our Awesome 70's Rock Era..!! I love that part, where'd we find the Energy to Go On..?? ...Sniff Sniff...>! Whoops..!! IF you saw the Movie, you will understand...! ;p

[@T100CTriumph]

Thanks!

[@JOHNEDGINTONDOCUMENTARIES]

Thank you !

[@T100CTriumph]

just found your Russell-related interviews, they're such incredible adjuncts to recent readings including Johns' Sound Man, Janovitz LR bio. thanks for new worlds of insights into the making of such enduring music

[@adc2327]

I had to strain to hear the questions asked. Rita was at proper volume.

[@JOHNEDGINTONDOCUMENTARIES]

Use CC

[@viralbuthow000]

@@JOHNEDGINTONDOCUMENTARIES lol

[@epluribusu9430]

Been in lust with Miss Coolidge since seeing the documentary in a cinema, early 70s. And Leon! We were so puzzled by how much he clearly was in control. And it was never made public. Today his agents lawyers 'brand' charlatans would never allow it.

[@vincentwhitley1119]

To me: Joes voice never sounded the same after this

[@ajs41]

Thanks for this. Love the Bond song All Time High. When was this recorded?

[@davidzuric5395]

Love Rita Coolidge. Did she really write the Layla Outro?

[@jeffryphillipsburns]

Can we please not say “outro”? What precisely is wrong with “ending”? “Intro” is short for “introduction”. What the fuck is “outro” supposed to be short for? “Outroduction”? It’s idiotic and repulsive and completely and utterly superfluous and unnecessary. In any case, the story as I understand it is that Jim Gordon was caught using Derek and the Dominos recording time to make his own solo album. One of the cuts on that solo album was to be some version of the song “Time” that he had apparently co-written with Rita Coolidge. Gordon was told that his theft of studio time would be overlooked if he contributed the piece to the Dominos album. “Layla” is credited to Eric Clapton and Jim Gordon. It’s unlikely that any of the Dominos (other than Gordon) knew that Coolidge had had any part in writing the song. I’ve listened to “Time”, and it’s pretty mediocre song. It works much better as an instrumental spliced onto “Layla”.

[@davidzuric5395]

@@jeffryphillipsburns you smoke?

[@thehauntedradiogram4976]

@@jeffryphillipsburns Outro

[@vincentwhitley1119]

Apparently so or at least a version of it

[@vincentwhitley1119]

​@@jeffryphillipsburns could have called it Coda?

[@James_Bowie]

The only person that Dee Anthony ever looked out for was himself. He was a thug. That tour nearly killed Joe and Anthony could not have cared less, just as long as the ticket money came his way.

[@stevehowell231]

Vile man.I was at A&M London 72 ish. He was managing Humble Pie. Vile.

[@vernwallen4246]

If your manager ain't your FRIEND say bye,bye.👍👍👍

[@micharro]

That was great John,cant wait for the doc!Where can I see it?

[@JOHNEDGINTONDOCUMENTARIES]

Try Amazon prime

[@micharro]

@@JOHNEDGINTONDOCUMENTARIES We'll do!Cheers!

[@susanmccune8716]

A little disparaging of Leon Russell...bothered me a bit but good interview

[@jeffryphillipsburns]

@A. Fox That’s an absurd and breathtakingly ignorant remark.

[@vincentwhitley1119]

If you have any familiarity with musicians then you know what an Eclectic and just plain Weird bunch they can be. The same is true of all " Creative people though.

[@patriciajohnson3017]

Rita and Leon dated and lived together, and broke up. They weren’t just acquaintances.

[@stevenhollingsworth733]

This is the old Charlie Chaplin film studios.

[@Penswordman]

John Edginton, you need to check your edits. You repeated at around 3:17 and 5:42.

[@JOHNEDGINTONDOCUMENTARIES]

Thank you 🙏 I missed that. I’ll fix it.

[@seery88]

Smart Woman!! and Anthony sounds like he needed his legs broken !!

[@shaunthornton2381]

its kind of a frustrating interview where shes trying to protect her friends... but then good for her

[@BC-fy1wn]

No sweeter lady in music.However,does anyone know anything about sound in these modern times?Good god!Turn up the volume on the interviewer.It is not cool to fail at the simpilist of recordings.Nice interview despite the sounds. Doc BC

[@JOHNEDGINTONDOCUMENTARIES]

Hey! You need to be a little more humble yourself. I’ve been making documentaries for 35 years . If you understood the usual filming method for docs - it’s to keep the interviewer’s audio low as it’s not intended for use in the final product. This interview was for my joe cocker film. It was never intended to be used in this form. However with KZbin , it seems there is a potential audience for long outtakes from “the cutting room floor “. Hence it’s here for all to enjoy.

[@jimmycampbell78]

People keep complaining about this but even though he is lower in volume I can hear every word the interviewer says...? Are you sure you’re not just going deaf?

[@yourturn777]

There is a portion where i cannot hear him at all. I wanted to, Frustrating. Enjoyed the rest tho. So, thx. Long Live R&R, & the Spirits of Joe & Leon. My first album 💙✊🏼🎶

[@JOHNEDGINTONDOCUMENTARIES]

try CC closed captions..it will show my words

[@jeffryphillipsburns]

@@yourturn777 I hear him fine all through. This is a wonderful interview, and we’re very lucky to have access to it.

[@tomcooper6108]

Joe never, and for good reason, spoke to Leon Russell again. Leon spent so much money on this tour it broke Joe.

[@James_Bowie]

Joe signed a Dee Anthony contract that said Joe was responsible for funding the tour. Clearly, Joe didn't read the fine print. In any case, he was not capable of managing a tour. As his manager and the producer, that was Dee Anthony's job. Problem is, Anthony only ever cared about himself and concert takings. Leon saved Joe's bacon. As you have heard, Anthony was not going to accept no for an answer. No one else other than Leon had the contacts, musical cred and leadership to be able to put that show together in the unbelievably short time (8 days!) that was available before the tour was booked to start. The villain in all of this is the asshole Dee Anthony.

[@gingergeezer3685]

@@James_Bowie Leon used him. End of.

[@roccopersico9275]

Joe was ripped off so many ways 3 drummer he didn't want 3 drummer All hangers on Leon was a POS

[@christophernaples1315]

Yea get rid of 2 drummers and hire a guitarist ,instead of Leon pretending he could play one

[@ReneeONeil]

@@christophernaples1315 He played guitar and learned from the best. Where have you been?

[@christophernaples1315]

It's truly sad when you get to do something you love , but management and "the biz" rear its ugly head

[@JEESSZZOO1]

How STONED was she???? That slurred speech??!!!! Not that what she wasn't saying what was true but geeeez!!!!

[@christophernaples1315]

I think your the stoned one.

[@ReneeONeil]

Don't be a dick.

[@craigmadden2435]

Huh?... Don't see that at all.

[@wavular]

The Truth is, the "musi. Industry" is THE WORST business to in loved with is the music industry is the worst!

[@wavular]

Ya..."leon" the money master.

[@rigamarole1117]

What does your comment even mean?

[@paulmc3457]

She described WORD FOR WORD the exact same thing twice at the beginning of her account of driving across Texas. Weird!

[@JOHNEDGINTONDOCUMENTARIES]

I texted earlier that you’re wrong about this. But now I’ve checked it again and I apologise. You’re right and I’ll fix it. So thanks !