THE BEATLES Part 2

[@AlanMckenna-v7c]

NAILED IT. SUPERB. THANKS.

[@haydndavies2248]

Brilliant. 👍🇬🇧

[@swordfish52]

Thanks Again You Guys !! Jimmy .....

[@lilorbielilorbie2496]

Being born and raised in Southern California like I was. It was a wild time in the 60's and into the early 70's. Thanks for showing this to us.

[@RockessentialTim]

Glad you enjoyed it. I actually grew up in Motown but have been here in Socal for many years. Hoping the music scene gets up and running again sometime soon.

[@lilorbielilorbie2496]

@@RockessentialTim I may not live in Southern California anymore but it will always be my home. I was lucky/blessed to have been born in Orange County CA. in 1958 just 7 miles from the beach. Out of my friends in high school I was the only one born in Southern California .And sadly some of those friends are no longer with us but man we sure had some "fun" while they were here.

[@anthonymarasco8009]

Tim, I loved your Beatles episodes - thanks! -Anthony

[@RockessentialTim]

Thank you so much! I have to say, I especially enjoyed making this vid cuz it was a great excuse to hang with my friend Randy. He's that one friend we all have that just cracks me up.

[@RockessentialTim]

This was a totally blast to do and I want to thank my good friend and Laurel Canyon expert Randy for all his help.

[@TheInterGalacticFederation]

The Dynamitic Duo!

[@dixierae3442]

This was a blast to watch. A extra shout out to the beautiful Fur Buddies. Tim you are truly a wealth of Rock and Roll Trivia for fans who want to feel like we were part of the scene. Peace ☮️

[@RockessentialTim]

@@dixierae3442 My dog loves going on these rock & roll walks. He is named after the New York Dolls song, "Jetboy".

[@roncarter2188]

This takes this Tennessee boy on a musical journey that I could probably never have taken. Thank you so much - keep em coming.

[@RockessentialTim]

Thanks, Ron. Its always fun hanging with my pal Randy and talking music.

[@levistubbs8949]

I could watch this stuff all day, absolutely brilliant, keep them coming man !

[@paulpetrie2791]

Another great video I for one always look forward to vlogs.

[@bobbysbackingtracks]

Love, love ,love!

[@henryfung6789]

I love these types of vlogs.

[@RockessentialTim]

Thanks and good to hear from you, Henry.

[@unclerudy9797]

Great job ! Nice assist from Randy ! Thanks. Rudy

[@RockessentialTim]

Thanks. Randy's been my bud since we were teenagers. I'll thank him for ya!

[@rossybink]

I love you guys, peace and love from the UK!

[@RockessentialTim]

Cheers to you too!

[@toneman335]

Very interesting and informative video!

[@RockessentialTim]

Thank you!

[@RockessentialTim]

Remembering John on what would have been his 81st trip around the sun. Endless thanks for all the great music you left us.

[@bossyhouse1]

Happy Birthday, JL!

[@richardsisk1770]

Great videos. Thank you 😊

[@garrygballard8914]

🤷‍♂️👍👍 ✌️ fellow Detroiter. ❤️ed

[@RockessentialTim]

Thanks, Garry. Was in Motown last week and did some filming. Can't wait to put it together!

[@dmlevitt]

another super fun post. thanks for these. I love 'em. cheers.

[@h.l.westlake2587]

Excellent

[@thomassalyers1391]

Terrific video Tim

[@RockessentialTim]

I try, thank you!

[@davenoon7378]

Hi Tim. I hope all is well. I was just logging on to share the news that the travel ban from the UK to US is ending soon. Great news indeed. What made me even happier is seeing part 2 of your Beatles vid is up. Looking forward to watching it man. Hope you and the other members got some travelling done recently. I'm off to Cork in Ireland on Friday for a week!! Peace

[@RockessentialTim]

Awesome. Let me know if you're coming here.

[@alansheiman4818]

I just love these videos!

[@garywilloughby6893]

Terrific!!

[@perbonde7595]

A great and very informative video, loved all of the ones you have done, thank you I will recommend these to my friends.

[@RockessentialTim]

You are awesome!

[@nadaparuszkiewicz1411]

Loved the History but also Love your music! Well done

[@Linda-pw8gx]

Love your show, would love to see an episode on the mamas and papas!!

[@stevem5685]

Love these historic rock tours , you are keeping LA rock history alive . Great job (again) Tim

[@RockessentialTim]

Thanks, Steve. They are truly my pleasure.

[@Jason.Brayshaw]

These are so cool to watch. Been waiting on part 2 to arrive ✌️

[@bossyhouse1]

Agreed.

[@kbusby4824]

Thanks Tim & Randy for the tour! The FLW house was a great bonus. Love that you ended at the Troubadour.

[@RockessentialTim]

We got to the Troub just as the show was getting out. A lot of static excitement in the air as you could see!

[@jx14aby]

@@RockessentialTim When I saw Steve Martin at the Troubador in the 1970's, I was at his first show of the night, and when we left, his second show was lined up outside. Steve come out into the street wearing his balloons on his head and was walking in the street trying to get in people's cars. He was a wild and crazy guy.

[@phrtao]

Just wanted to say that I live in the UK and every time I watch a Hiking4Life video the sun seems to shine here .☀️ I love most of the music from this era although it was just before I was born (I am now 50 !). I also love the San Francisco bands as well. A fabulous decade from about 1964 to 1974. As the years went by I have liked fewer and fewer records until now there is nothing that interests me being released (and I do look for it). It is so sad but it makes me treasure those old recordings so much now. There have been some great 50th Anniversary editions of classic albums in the last 5 years and I am waiting for "If I could only remember my name" later this month.

[@RockessentialTim]

It was certainly a fabulous time for music back then. I also loved the grunge era in the 90's but that took place mostly in a different part of the US. I have visited the UK several times but never with my camera so hopefully soon... Take care!

[@erikacalvert9481]

Another great vlog! So much interesting history!

[@RockessentialTim]

Thanks, Erika!

[@TheEagles1971]

Well done again, Tim!

[@RockessentialTim]

Thank you, it was my total pleasure doing it.

[@mrrw1936]

Awesome as usual! Love your videos!

[@RockessentialTim]

Right on, love hearing it. Thank you!

[@GaryBook]

Your journeys are always fun!

[@rgold770]

History comes alive in your videos. You must do a lot of research, these tours are so much fun to watch.

[@RockessentialTim]

To me, the research is the really fun part. I love it when I stumble across some obscure little fact that I think everyone would enjoy hearing as much as I did. Thanks for the comment, they are appreciated.

[@c.keefer332]

Very well done!!!

[@jbolf6]

Thanks for sharing these locations Tim and the musical history involved with them. As always I enjoyed the video

[@RockessentialTim]

Thanks, man. I was actually in Detroit a couple weeks ago and did some filming there. I'm working on it now but its really cool music stuff.

[@jbolf6]

Can't wait to see it. I'm sure you went to Hitsville USA, very cool

[@TheInterGalacticFederation]

Woo-hoooo! This gets a Like before i've even watched it - been waiting for this - thanks guys!

[@TheInterGalacticFederation]

"Only those four have shared that experience..." [You two and the two dogs 😁] Love this channel - the way you guys follow your enthusiasm, the bonus photos, and the passionate story telling... i took time out of my day for this - easily my fav channel at the moment. The interaction between the two of you is great 👍👍🙌. Extra credit points for the Lennon impersonation! Will be sharing this video...

[@RockessentialTim]

Aw shucks, thanks. I've known Randy for over 40 years and he's a dude that just knows how to make me laugh.

[@TheInterGalacticFederation]

@@RockessentialTim Great combo. Best of luck for future video making from down here in Australia mate! I look forward to more...

[@jc1619]

Loving your content!

[@RockessentialTim]

Right on, thank you!

[@williambagley5415]

I love those Labs 😎

[@RockDocNeal]

Another phenomenal video, Tim!

[@MrCherryJuice]

Mention on Harry Nilsson in the Three Dog Night video and some others here reminds me that it was apparently Harry who was the catalyst for a major shift in rock music when he introduced George Harrison to Delaney & Bonnie at one of their LA club dates. Impressed, the next night - with D&B's approval - Harrison recorded their gig on a portable tape recorder. He also wanted to have the duo and their band on the Beatles' Apple label, though that didn't happen. Back in England, when Eric Clapton mentioned he was needing an opening act for the Blind Faith tour, Harrison played him the D&B tape. Not only did they get the gig, Clapton ended up joining their band, thus contributing to the demise of Blind Faith at the end of the tour. When D&B played the UK, Harrison asked if he could join the entourage (Dave Mason was already onboard). When the tour finished, the band minus Bobby Whitlock left to join Joe Cocker's Mad Dogs & Englishmen, which also included former D&B alumni Leon Russell, Jim Keltner and Jimmy Karstein, the latter adding drums alongside Jim Gordon. Clapton retreated home to nurse his bad habits. At the persuading of Booker T & the MGs guitarist/songwriter (co-wrote 'Dock of the Bay', 'Soul Man', 'Midnight Hour' etc.) Steve Cropper, Bobby Whitlock flew (ticket courtesy of Cropper) to the UK and hooked up with Clapton...which led to the formation of Derek & the Dominos - all from D&B's band...which Harrison used as the house band for his 'All Things Must Pass' album. His time with D&B also set Clapton on his solo career, with his self-titled debut album, w/hits 'After Midnight' and 'Let It Rain', essentially being a D&B album w/Clapton singing. The effect of Nilsson introducing Harrison to D&B can still be heard today with the Tedesch-Trucks Band, who cover their 'Coming Home' and Mad Dogs' 'Space Captain' and 'The Letter' amongst others.

[@waterfallmadman]

Awesome video. 4.25 million. No problem for me, ha ha. I wish.

[@RockessentialTim]

Have you ever seen that Frank Lloyd Wright house in, I think its Wisconson, where there is a stream with a little waterfall running through the middle of it?

[@waterfallmadman]

Hiking4Life I looked it up. Pretty cool.

[@nikkiwroten]

OK even though I am WAY TOO COOL I admit it !!! I like your videos !!! A new addiction !!!

[@RockessentialTim]

Thank you kindly. I suddenly have an overwhelming urge to listen to Pusher Man by Steppenwolf!

[@nikkiwroten]

@@RockessentialTim ME TOO TIM THX !!!

[@drewnwiseman]

Way to go Tim and Randy! Great pt #2!

[@bossyhouse1]

Love the Frank Lloyd Wright house. Its actually on Hollywood Blvd but way up in the hills.

[@RockessentialTim]

Just a block or so west of Laurel Canyon Blvd

[@jx14aby]

I saw Steve Martin live at the Troubador in the 1970's. Wasn't even sure he was the right comedian cuz I'd only seen him on the tonight show and wasn't sure it was the right guy. The photo outside didn't look like him, but when the took the stage, I told my date "This is the guy!" He did his routine playing the banjo, putting the arrow through his head, and blew up balloons.

[@RockessentialTim]

Love it!

[@michaelnewell6385]

Really enjoy your channel. I’m a big George fan as well as the Beatles of course, but I always heard that George died in Switzerland. I know Dhani lived in the LA area. I was unaware that George died in that house. I learn a lot from your videos.

[@RockessentialTim]

Thanks, Michael. That little piece of info was somewhat hard to come by but those are always the most satisfying in the end.

[@warriorempathshealingfromn5625]

Thanks so much for this video, I love it!!!! I've always been interested in the Hollywood Hills and Laurel Canyon homes and who lived where during that incredible time in music history! Do you have any info and buzz on the members of Fleetwood Mac?

[@RockessentialTim]

Thanks for watching and commenting! As far as Fleetwood goes, yes I do have some bits and pieces and am trying to put together enough to make a vid. Do you have any info I might use?

[@warriorempathshealingfromn5625]

@@RockessentialTim Not really, I know that Christine McVie was living in Laurel Canyon at the time she was involved with Dennis Wilson, other wise I don't know where the others lived, I would like to know where Stevie and Lindsey lived while they were together and after they celebrated and I can't remember the name of the studio in which Rumours was recorded in. If I think of something I'll let you know. Thanks for what you do

[@RockessentialTim]

Rumors was mainly tracked at Record Plant in Sausalito, California which if you're not from here is up in San Francisco area. But I think they did bits and pieces of overdubbing all over the place.

[@warriorempathshealingfromn5625]

@@RockessentialTim yes, Stevie and Lindsey were both from the San Francisco area and I need to find a couple of my books as they do list the studios that they used. I know Lindsey did a lot of mixing and production of their music.

[@grokeffer6226]

I'd heard (mistakenly) that Blue Jay Way had been written about The Beatles getting lost on their visit to see Elvis. I forget where I'd heard that, but Thanks for straightening that out. I didn't mean to repeat false information. Sorry.

[@alastairhenderson6709]

Great stories. When I go to California I always get away from LAX ASAP and head down to Lake Elsinore. But great history in LA, so next time....Going to do some name dropping here. I live in South Oxfordshire about 7 miles from Henley on Thames where Friar Park is located. The smaller gatehouse at Friar Park is bigger than my house. George's wife still lives there. I never saw George, although friends of mine did back in the day and one sold George's brother a VW Polo. I have however seen both Tony Hicks (Hollies) and Liam Gallagher in Henley. Never approached them though, got to respect their privacy. (you wouldn't say hi to Gallagher....his whole demeanour says 'keep your distance'). Russel Brand is also local and owns a pub, The Crown, at Pishill. Yes, it's where the old stagecoaches used to stop to let the passengers have a leak. Michael Caine lived at Little Stoke which is about 3 miles from me - not a rockstar, though! In the early 70's a friend (the same who sold George's brother the VW) used to fish at Pangbourne on Thames, 2 miles down the hill from me. Led Zeppelin were in their infancy and used to go to Jimmy Page's house on the lock at Pangbourne to jam. He claims to have heard the first versions of Stairway...maybe, maybe not. Pete Townshed had a recording studio near Goring on Thames, also 2 miles away. My sons went to school at the Primary there. One day 'Uncle Pete' pitched up to do some 'research'. The Head was overjoyed to have a rock god on site. Shortly afterwards Uncle Pete hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons, although he was found not guilty....George Michael famously lived, and died, at Goring on Thames in a riverside mansion just near the Thames bridge leading to Streatley. Again, our paths never crossed but locals I know and who met him in the village said he was a very nice, approachable, normal-type guy. Vivian Stanshall of the Bonzo's was born in Shillingford, about 5 miles away. Another Bonzo (Legs I think) is fairly local. A friend of mine worked in a nearby pub and used to serve him. Her Dad was amazed when, once looking at the TV, the Bonzo's came on and his daughter told him that she 'knew that man'. Finally, The Springs at South Stoke was once owned, I've heard, by Cozy Powell and is 'allegedly' the place where the Rolls went into the pool. I say allegedly because it might just be B.S. unlike the rest of my story. Off to take my meds now - bye lol.

[@RockessentialTim]

All I can say is great story--I love this stuff!

[@ralphiewigs2208]

I just found your channel and it's fun. I was a career real estate appraiser in SoCal and I was always looking for cool places, especially in old Hollywood...historic studios and the like. Of course, this was pre or primitive internet, and I had to find these places the hard way. My favorite drive-by was the house where Bugsy Siegel was killed (they shot him in the eye!) on the anniversary of the killing.

[@RockessentialTim]

Wow that is too cool. I just looked it up and its on Plymouth in Hancock Park. That house used to be on my LA Times paper route and I never knew it. I also noticed that Bugsy was only 5 feet tall--could that be right?

[@ralphiewigs2208]

@@RockessentialTim Actually, Bugsy was killed at Virginia Hill's house 810 N. Linden in BH. 1947. The case is still open!

[@ralphiewigs2208]

@@RockessentialTim I don't think he was a big guy, but 5 ft. doesn't sound right.

[@RockessentialTim]

My bad. The damn internet!

[@moetrymwm7807]

Your vids are a blast and super informative. Your passion shows. But hey, It Nilsson, not Neilson, bruh.

[@RockessentialTim]

Oh well, I can't blame everything on my midwest accent so what can I say? 😀 Yer right!

[@warwickhiggs8229]

GREAT STUFF - IN FACT THATS WHAT I SAID TO RINGO ON A PLANE TO NICE TO ASK FOR HIS AUTOGRAPH ! HE WAS SITTING NEXT TO MICHAEL YORK ! MONACO GRAN PRIX TRIP 1977 AMAZING !

[@RockessentialTim]

Ringo's the best. I got to have a 2 minute convo with him once in the common lounge at a recording studio. He couldn't have been nicer. Love him!

[@warwickhiggs8229]

@@RockessentialTim love your 'stuff 🤩' too

[@alastairhenderson6709]

If you haven't read 'As Time Goes By' by Derek Taylor, it's worth it.

[@jamesburrows6226]

I love the feel mama cass's house has. I've always read John Lennon could be a real a$$hole at certain times. Great video

[@RockessentialTim]

I think he was doing copious amounts of drink and drugs at the time. Still, would have loved to have been a fly on the wall in those days...

[@jamesburrows6226]

@@RockessentialTim Yeah to go back would be unbelievable and witness the scene

[@judis6224]

Jerry shilling was the beach boys manager.

[@RockessentialTim]

He was? THere must be two then, cuz the Jerry Schilling I was referencing was in Elvis' entourage, The Memphis Mafia.

[@EddiePowers2682]

Can you say Man enough lol

[@mkruup]

The music is much too loud, but everything else is cool.

[@RockessentialTim]

Thanks, I think.

[@sg-yq8pm]

I'm not remotely bothered by the music's volume

[@curbozerboomer1773]

Question...who is Randy?...also, the last home you showed us belonged to Cass Elliot...I feel bad for her...she was quite pretty, but obviously had a real weight problem...So people around her just had to relegate her to being "Mama", and she had to assume the sexless role of being the "hostess" to the stars.,,Truth was, she was far and away the best singer in her group...but "image" is always such a big deal in show business.

[@RockessentialTim]

Randy is a friend of mine since teen years. He lives in Laurel Canyon.

[@jackwegener3484]

If I am hearing you correctly, at 1:51 you are claiming the Beatles did not meet Derek Taylor until 1965; that is just plainly incorrect. Mr. Taylor was hired by Brian Epstein in early 1964 to serve as the Beatles' press officer. Derek also helped ghost write Brian's autobiography, "A Cellerful of Noise" in 1964. Also, at the start of Beatlemania in Britain in 1963 he worked with George Harrison on inside stories about the Beatles for a newspaper column. I appreciate your dedication to the Beatles with your videos but felt I needed to correct the obvious misinformation spoken.

[@RockessentialTim]

Okay thanks. Color me corrected!