Hi Tim, love the video! I work at a hostel in Tampa, Florida named Gram's Place, inspired by and dedicated to Gram Parsons. The hostel is music themed and for all the Gram Parson's lovers, we would love to have you and share our admiration to Gram! See you all soon :)

@RockessentialTim

18 күн бұрын

Hello! Yes of course I've heard of you and I believe I am a member of your Facebook group. Would love to come down and visit next time I'm in Tampa!

There is now a monument placed on the other side of Cap Rock in Joshua Tree National Park memorializing the spot where Phil Kaufman set Gram's spirit free. Not only is the spot verified by Kaufman, but also the Park ranger who found the remains. It was placed there on the 50th anniversary of the event.

@oldermusiclover

4 ай бұрын

you can sleep in the room, he died in

Gram Parsons for the Country Music Hall of Fame!

@RockessentialTim

7 ай бұрын

AGREED!!!

Tim you knocked it out of the park on this one. I knew the story of Gram Parsons but seeing the actual locations of his life events made it real. Have been a huge Emmylou Harris fan since the early 70s, what a voice. Well done my friend

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

Thanks man, it was my pleasure to film it.

OMG, I love Gram. And he found Emmylou. He was an incredible musician and a person that still makes me cry. This is so many years later. I so miss him.

Those who first heard his music late 60s & 70s, remember and know the impact it had on so very many collaborations. It would be difficult to put it into perspective, so we should just allow his music to speak, which is all he probably wanted in the first place.

I’ve known Gram’s story for years, but it was wonderful to see you go through it again, and with all the scenes and places, wow! This world is a slightly better place for Gram having lived here. And, I hope his music will endure the test of time.

@RockessentialTim

6 ай бұрын

I couldn't agree with you more!

It's a total mis-carriage of justice that the man that made such beautiful music, introduced Emmy Lou Harris to a national audience, taught the Byrds and The Stones all about country music, and laid the foundations with his music for bands to follow like the Eagles, Poco, Jayhawks, Wilco, and Stone Pony, is not in the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame. Shame on ya'll.

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

Not to mention the Country Music Hall Of Fame. Its been 50 years so maybe in another 50?

@rundoetx

9 ай бұрын

@RockessentialTim Let's hope so. I'd like to see him in both before I die.

@joyceb.sachsesachse1242

9 ай бұрын

I agree a 100 percent , the guy love roots music and he gave it a good twist , like Neil Young did to Lonesome Me And other country songs . He also gave the depth of country song writers credit for great country song writers.

@jeffreystults2659

9 ай бұрын

I was at the Country Music Hall of Fame last February and they had a very nice exhibit on Gram Parsons, Chris Hillman, Emmy Lou, Linda Ronstadt. It was very impressive and great to see some recognition by the hall for those who pushed the bounderies of Country music out west. Having said that, he belongs in the hall of fame.@@RockessentialTim

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

I did not know that. Thanks for sharing, Jeff!@@jeffreystults2659

Thank you for the road trip. I always thought Gram Parsons was a great unconventional freethinking artist. His duet Love Hurts with Emmylou Harris remains one of my all time favorites. Their harmonizing was exquisite!! Another great video💖💯

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

I'm right there with you on this one. Love the Everly Brothers version, love the Nazareth version, but my favorite is the Gram/Emmylou version. Its what a male/female duet is all about.

I hated country music, but one night on a college radio station, I heard Gram for the first time and became a fan. At least his style of country music. RIP cosmic american cowboy.

I believe today would have been Gram's 77th birthday. Here's to ya, wherever you are!

@nancyhanson3472

7 ай бұрын

Happy 77th birthday, Gram, and Rest in Peace. 🕊 Thanks for another outstanding video, Tim. I really enjoyed it, and all of the other great videos on your channel!!

@stregalilith

7 ай бұрын

And this year makes 50 years since his most untimely death. Hard to believe. He wasn't here long but he sure enriched the music.

@rossalbert937

3 ай бұрын

He’s seventy seven, wherever he is.

@RockessentialTim

3 ай бұрын

Huge influence! @@stregalilith

I was born in 73 and am a huge fan of Emmy Lou Harris. She talks about recording with gram. This video is very interesting and deep. I’m now going to listen to all his music i can find.

Thank you Tim for an awesome tribute to Gram Parsons! I remember him and the Flying Burrito Brothers so long ago. I was 21 and just gave birth to my first child a daughter in July 1973. When I learned of his death in September of that year I was deeply saddened! I am into all kinds of music, mostly rock, I even attended Woodstock Music and Art Fair in 1969 while I was going into my senior year of high school. Can’t believe this came up in my feed so near the 50th anniversary of Gram’s death! Thanks again this was done so tastefully and with much respect to this underrated talent! Rest in Peace and Glory Gram Parsons!

@RockessentialTim

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the cool post. Its not often that I meet a genuine Woodstock graduate! This was one of my fave vids to do. I fell in love with Joshua Tree many years ago and it was so great to go back and stay in room 8. Bucket list stuff.

@cathygiuliana9089

8 ай бұрын

@@RockessentialTim thank you for your kind reply! Yeah, all us Woodstock alumni are dinosaurs, more than half of us are prolly gone to our perfect place! I heard that the couple on the cover of the Woodstock album is no more! the couple just met shortly before the festival and married for 50+ years and the wife died of cancer about a year ago. She was a retired RN like myself and I followed their story. They visited Woodstock every year on the anniversary in August of each year til she fell ill. I really cut this story short but if you google the story of the cover of Woodstock you will find a complete story about the couple on the album cover, that is if you are interested Tim! I’m no expert, I’ve just lived long enough to know that the older I get, the more past oriented I am, and I realize that the good times were always good, even when they were bad when I was young! The sixties were the best time to grow up, I was so blessed to have lived back then! I listened to Gram and Emmylou sing Love Hurts all day today, so I guess I’m in a mood! Sorry for the rant! Much love and Peace Tim!✌️☮️🕊️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

@RockessentialTim

8 ай бұрын

Yes, I have seen the story but thanks for bringing it up, its great. BTW: You are in good company. My wife is a recently retired RN OR Nurse. Life has been good.@@cathygiuliana9089

@cathygiuliana9089

7 ай бұрын

@@RockessentialTim wow Tim, you got a good there! We Nirse’s are a rare breed! With the crazy hours we work and the patient load, I can only say that we are of good moral character, hardworking, caring, compassionate, lunatics! Such a rewarding career! Tell your wife that I wish her and you all the best this this life has to offer and more! The Good Lord knows we earned it, my sister! Much love, peace, balance, and tranquility!❤️☮️✌🏻🕊️

@cathygiuliana9089

7 ай бұрын

@@RockessentialTim sorry Tim I meant to say you got a good girl there! We nurse’s etc. my three cats are on my lap and I can barely move never mind see! We just moved upstate New York from New Jersey on Thursday after 68 yrs. A way past Woodstock and cold as heck! Sorry again, my friend!🙏❤️✌🏻

after reading 5 books on Gram, I still learned from this video! very well done

@RockessentialTim

6 ай бұрын

Best comment ever.

"The West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band" was a great band to check out. I was born in 1952. So much great Music and Musicians in my life. Heros & Memories. Ofcourse, we didn't know their history & pains back then. Love and Sadness. Bitter Sweet. Thank You from Tim T.

@RockessentialTim

Ай бұрын

Yer welcome from Tim P.

Gram the man..blew in and out so quickly you wonder..was he ever really here at all..? Hope you found that elusive peace in the end✌️

Loved Gram Parsons~Mr Nudie Suits, and thoroughly enjoyed seeing the places he visited, especially ‘The Charlie’. I would love to visit Joshua Tree NP someday. Addiction is a familial disease, so sad he didn’t survive it. Thank you for this! 😊

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the cool comment. I'm so glad you liked it!

I was at the Byrds' first concert in Johannesburg. We'd heard that Gram had pulled out, but went to the show anyway. When the music started, there was a guy on the left of stage playing rhythm guitar who turned out to be one of the roadies. The band went through the motions but you could tell that their hearts weren't in it....

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

I had never heard that story. Awesome!

Once I heard the Burritos I got hooked on the idea of playing pedal steel guitar. It took a while but thanks to an obsession with Gram and Sneaky Pete I eventually got around to it. That probably opened more musical performing and recording opportunities for me than any other instrument. The Byrds and Gram Parsons came along at a perfect time in my life and I'm grateful and happy about that. Side note...A good presentation of Gram and Chris getting their Nudie suits in Chris' recent memoir. Once again you've filled in some holes in my music history awareness, Tim. Thanks and don't stop!

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

Thanks, Cliff. I've heard you play and I'm amazed. I can handle simple stuff on a lap, but pedal steel? You gotta be obsessed to play that thing!

@Cliffswanson

9 ай бұрын

@@RockessentialTim Thanks for your nice sentiment, Tim. Yes, as the afficionados say, "That sound" is an obsession and you've gotta be obsessed just to get beyond the point of giving up early. :) I was lucky...not too many pedal steel players around so I was called and played a lot. Good times. One other thing... I attended the now defunct Texas Steel Guitar Convention a number of years ago and Marty Stuart was a guest performer. Of course I knew the story of the Clarance White B-bender Tele and as the crew was taking Marty's stuff off stage I went to the guitar tech and sheepishly asked if I could just touch that famous instrument. He smiled and held it out to me!! I just touched the fretboard and marveled. Fun for me!

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

What a great story! @@Cliffswanson

Wow, Mark Holland was my neighbor and friend in Tampa, Florida. He taught me so much about GP, you added some tidbits that I did not know. Thank you 🎵🎶💙🌀🎵🎶🥀🥀🥀

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

That is amazing. I saw his film and he owned a Hostel there in Tampa? That is just so cool that you knew him. I've met a couple people since I put out the vid that know folks in Winter Haven that Gram played with or knew when he was in High School. Its what I love about putting together these vids. Thanks for sharing!

Writing from Winter Haven, FL right now, have been to Derry Downs many times, His memory lives on here in Polk Co.

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

Great post. ❤

Hi Tim.......I'm a huge Gram Parsons fan and discovered him way back in 1982. I knew very little about country music at the time, but when I heard the sweetness of his voice, I was immediately taken. At the time I found an old cassette tape that contained "Hickory Wind" and I loved it. I must have played it a thousand times. However, I can't seem to find this particular recording anywhere on itunes. It was performed LIVE with Emmy Lou Harris in what seems to be an outdoor concert. There's lots of talking and laughing in the background, and at one point you can hear the sound of a glass bottle being broken. I assume that this was a bottle of beer. It's a bit of a rowdy crowd - but peaceful nevertheless. They really added ambience to the recording and made the listener feel more a part of the experience. You can also tell that Gram and his band were appreciating their response. I wonder if you would know where I can get this particular recording. I'd really love to buy a copy somewhere. I truly believe that it's the best rendition of the song because it was live and his singing was more animated than the more dry interpretation that happens sometimes in recording studios. Thank you for taking the time to read this and I'd be thrilled if you would answer my question. Bye bye, Janice

@RockessentialTim

7 ай бұрын

Janice: I love your post and I wish I could help but I can't. The only thing I would say is there seems to be many live audio only vids on KZread that might have what you are looking for. For whatever its worth, I hope you are successful in your quest!

@rustywilliamson7140

6 ай бұрын

I agree that Hickory Wind may well have been some of his best music, and the harmony with Emmy Lou so good! I also admire his intelligence to make it to an ivy league school only to dive deeply in pursuit of his musical goals. Another like soul is Kris Kristofferson, Rhodes scholar and a bona fide intellectual. We were truly blessed by those two men.

@vickief.6680

5 ай бұрын

Isn't this "live" recording of Hickory Wind you are referencing just the Grievous Angel (1974 album) version? It was made up in the studio to be a faux live track.

Tim your masterful control of English, vocabulary and ability to produce professional material indicates an educational level above most You Tube rock enthusiasts.

@RockessentialTim

8 ай бұрын

Made my day. Thank you!

Well done bio! No sugar coating yet captures his undeniable addition to American music. And it was through Gram that l was introduced to my favorite artist of all time-Emmylou Harris.

@RockessentialTim

7 ай бұрын

I love her too and am planning on doing a vid about her in the coming year.

Yes, his life is a haunting reminder of how easy it is to continuously indulge the flesh and refuse the help of others His impact is amazing He even studied theology and his music has undertones of sincere Gospel truths, like most country- Chris Hillman was probably one of his closest friends The album, Sweethearts… Songs like, Wheels Harmonies with Emmy Lou Repentance of sin and faith in the Savior- the only hope The mercy of the Lord is forever ~ Thanks for this tribute

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

Yer welcome!

I have always been haunted by this sad story of Gram Parsons life and death. GP and Grievous Angel are 2 of my most favorite albums, and his impact on Byrds, Burritos, and International Submarine Band are so noticeable, yet,,,,,, he was so self destructive. I don't get it. Thanks for the trip Tim. Very spot on and enjoyable.

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

I couldn't agree with you more.

@garysheppard366

8 ай бұрын

Gene Clark the same, such a talent, the Hillbilly Shakespeare, but like Gram, had a penchant for substances, flaky etc "Fifteen miles to Memphis, I think that was the sign. I'll be driving through tomorrow just to lose a worried mind" 👌

Gram was awesome. While my pals in my youth were listening to rock, I was listening to everything. Remember being into the Outlaw Country back in the day. Listened over and over to Willie Nelson and Family Live. I began looking at band member's names and tracking down other albums they were on. Saw Chris Etheridge was on Flying Burrito Brothers Gilded Place of Sin lp. From there, discovered Gram Parsons who introduced me to Emmylou Harris, who led me to Rodney Crowell, Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt, etc. Etc. Quite a journey, believe if Gram survived he would have been huge in the late seventies, early eighties. A man ahead of his time.

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

Indeed.🌹

You are an incredibly good storyteller.

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

Exactly what my teachers used to say when I showed up without my homework! Seriously though, that might be the coolest thing I've heard all month. Thank you!

Safe to say, Gram approves this message. ♥️

It is rather unfathomable that this guy left the building 50 years ago, his music still sounds really fresh (to me at least). There were some real high points in shooting this vid, none more than spending the night alone in room 8 on a freezing cold desert night. Hope you enjoy it!

@stargroves14

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for this Tim..Glad you finally made it out to the desert..Awesome work you did..Im flying out in a couple weeks from here in WV....Wish we could have met up...Love the JT inn and Gram

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

@@stargroves14 It was an experience I will never forget. Awesome.

@JTRocks4Ever

9 ай бұрын

Is the room really haunted?

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

I stayed there alone on a freezing cold night and I didn't notice anything odd. I have heard of claims about seeing Gram's image in the mirror. It is the only "original" piece to the room when he passed in it.

@ericbush3399

9 ай бұрын

What "building"?

Learned about Gram Parsons from our then drummer in the early '70's, he knew about The Burrito Brothers, I knew about "Sweetheart at The Rodeo" by the Byrds and we were playing Country Rock in Montana then!! What fun that was!!

Thanks for posting this great retrospective. GP was one of a kind and I really enjoyed his music. You left out his Georgia connection from his days in Waycross, GA. They have an annual music festival there in his honor.

Gram cast a tremendous shadow in the industry. Thanks Tim, your knowledge, passion and dedication to the music that made us is greatly appreciated.

@RockessentialTim

Ай бұрын

Thank you kindly!

I’ve watched your Neil Young video too. Really great work. I just wanted to say thank you for the effort. It really grounds these legends and stories. Thanks again for the great work

@RockessentialTim

7 ай бұрын

Right on cuz I love making them! Thanks my man

Hi Tim. Great stuff that you do. My name is Tim. Peace and Best Regards. A combination of Great Musicians, Great Music, Great Times and Great Sadness, ultimately. I started playing drums in 1963, and still play. Such Memories. Thank You

Love the video!! Gram Parsons is a legend! Can't believe that has been 50 years since... He will shine forever 🤍✨️✨️

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

Well said!

@corradoronchi20

9 ай бұрын

GP in my heart, forever

Thanks for sharing, this was a great history of Gram. My dad was good friends with Bob Parsons and Avis Snively and had many stories about Gram.

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

I have to say, one of the things I love about making these vids is there is usually one or two people like yourself who see it and I get meet. Gram's family seemed like pretty interesting people in their own right so I can see how fascinating the storytelling must have been. Thanks so much for the message and keep rockin' that name!

@walkoffamedocs1171

8 ай бұрын

Too Cool!@@RockessentialTim

@thomassnively947

Ай бұрын

Gram was my 3rd cousin

Sadly, I agree that the only one to blame for Gram's death, is Gram. May he Rock In Peace forever. 💔

@margaretross9150

3 күн бұрын

He did it to himself for sure, but the why lies in his very difficult childhood. He was deeply affected and tried to soldier on by using the substances that eventually killed him. RIP Cosmic Cowboy.

Very well done biography, I was a big fan, and saw Gram in several of his bands. He was an icon, and many of us have never quite gotten over his early death. Apparently, that includes Emmylou, whose songs often make reference to him.

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

And she has that perfect, aching voice for it.

@walkoffamedocs1171

8 ай бұрын

Exactly!@@RockessentialTim

Wow, what a story. Just when you think you can't be amazed... Thank you for sharing.

@RockessentialTim

5 ай бұрын

It was an absolute blast to make, thanks!

Gram was a beautiful soul. Don’t know if he was more damaged than most, but certainly the addictive gene was passed in to him. Not making excuses. It’s what makes his music so painfully beautiful. The story of his friends trying to remain loyal to that crazy vow to burn the body if the first who died is pure gold. No better place to attempt that than Joshua Tree. Parsons’ music is truly original. It’s like listening to angels when he plays and sings with Enmylou and Linda Ronstadt. And yeah Love Hurts by Gram and Emmylou will sky’s you if you hear at a particularly vulnerable moment. At other times it just breaks your heart.

@michaelraiger623

9 ай бұрын

I meant slay not sky’s!

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

Beautifully said.

Another great video... I love Gram's records... always have.

What a really great episode. Addiction is terrible.

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

I've had to face the harsh reality that I am addicted---to Love! Hope you are good Nephew, have a great Labor Day.

Love Gram Parsons.❤

@RockessentialTim

8 ай бұрын

The absolute best!

@walkoffamedocs1171

8 ай бұрын

Me too!

Was his inheritance a benefit or a curse, such a sad ending to a great artist. You did a fantastic coverage Tim wonderful tribute .

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

I think it was def a curse. He paid dues but not in a conventional way and I wonder if he felt somehow unworthy because of it?

@flyingburritobro68

9 ай бұрын

His family was a mess with his dad committing suicide and his mother killing herself slowly with alcohol. That had to play a part on leading to his addictions

@candelise

9 ай бұрын

​@@flyingburritobro68I wonder if Gram did not have a trust fund if he would have been ABLE to 'hang' with Keith at all, despite his talent. I have been backstage with some significant acts and seen how you are 'in' if you have some good grass, narcs etc.

Thanks. I love Hickory Wind.

This is the one I was waiting for Tim, great stuff, I’ve been a huge fan of Gram (and Emmy) for longer than I care to admit, he didn’t quite make the 27 club but he had and still has a huge influence on rock and country music as you say. Grievous Angel is one of the great albums. Grams music can stir an emotion in people. Cheers Tim .

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

I actually filmed this late last year but have been sitting on it til now. I must say, it was a bucket list experience going out to Joshua Tree specifically to discover Gram. Loved ever second of it except the sub zero temps at night!

Tim, what a great tribute to Gram Parsons. An amazing life with so many stories around it. And he left us some absolutely beautiful songs as a bonus. Rest in peace, Gram. 🤘

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

Right on, thanks!

As an (old) Aussie I've been heavily influenced by American music and recognize nearly every name mentioned yet this is the first I've ever heard of Gram Parsons. Thanks Tim, great story. 👍

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

I think he's a guy who's influence was well documented but his music wasn't especially well known. It still isn't! Thanks for the cool comment.

@garylefevers

9 ай бұрын

Anyone who is new to his music is definitely in for a special treat. Enjoy.

@lesliegoodman-malamuth9796

9 ай бұрын

I almost envy you, discovering Gram for the first time! Enjoy the journey.

@walkoffamedocs1171

8 ай бұрын

People like Gram are rare. Enjoy him!

I rediscovered Gram when Emily Lou Harris did the tribute album, The Return of the Grievous Angel. A great album. I love his material. His spirit is on Exile on Main Street, or at least Keith’s drug use. Sweetheart of the Rodeo is a classic now. You brilliantly cover the life of Gram. It is sad that we lost such a major talent.

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

Personally, I discovered Gram through the Stones. I read a book about them and Gram kept popping up. In turn I discovered Emmylou through Gram. Funny how this whole music thing all works, right?

@GaryBook

9 ай бұрын

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@GaryBook

9 ай бұрын

Title THE GRAM PARSONS TRIBUTE - SESSIONS AT WEST 54TH. I always watch it over & over. I learned all the songs. Imagine if we hadn’t lost Buddy Holly & Gram Parson at their height of ability.

@missingremote4388

9 ай бұрын

These two are the same age as my parents. There's no reason they all should not still be alive

@DavideBrussino-dl5xl

3 ай бұрын

​@@RockessentialTimwhich book?

I LOVE GRAM PARSONS !!! I was only 4 years old. When he died , But the place where GRAM met Keith Richards ( the Peter Tork "Compound" ~ I believe I was conceived there . ) .

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

Now that is truly the most rock n roll story I've heard all year!

Thank you Tim for another memorable musical time capsule. Dying so young, such a shame. He most certainly was a musical influence on his contemporaries.

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

He missed the imfamous "27" club by about 6 weeks. As with all these young people that go, its such a terrible waste.

@walkoffamedocs1171

8 ай бұрын

So sad.@@RockessentialTim

Thanks for posting this. Amazing life. I can’t believe his buddies burned his body. That’s so rock and roll. 🤟🔥🤟

@RockessentialTim

8 ай бұрын

You couldn't make this stuff up!

Excellent video! I named my oldest son after Gram. Back in 2009 I visited his childhood home in Winter Haven. At the time, you could still see where Gram and his sister, Avis, wrote their names in the cement walkway. Just a few miles down the road (on what is now the Legoland property) is the Snively estate - his grandfather’s home. Seeing that home gives you a real sense of just how wealthy his family was. His privileged upbringing was, in fact, his downfall. Such a tragic story.

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

OMG that would be so cool! I wondered what became of that place, I believe it used to be Busch Gardens? I don't know that his privileged upbringing was so much his downfall other than it made it easier for Gram to buy drugs. Rich or poor he was an addict and I agree with you, that was the real tragedy. Thanks for your completely awesome comment!

@margaretross9150

9 ай бұрын

@@RockessentialTim Actually it was Cypress Gardens before it became Legoland. His grandfather was one of the owners.

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

Got ya. I've never been down that way and the locations get a might confusing. @@margaretross9150

@traderinthetrees1785

6 ай бұрын

my dad did the same. I started my own band a month ago so I have some big shoes to fill with a name like this :)

Very cool look at Graham and his music. I knew a little about him but now I definitely know a lot more. Looking for more of his music on the internet

@walkoffamedocs1171

8 ай бұрын

There's no one else like him!

Too much too soon can be deadly. Nothing gives you a wider perspective than working a low pay, low status, physically demanding job for at least some amount of time. I spread concrete in my twenties and everything after that was pretty padded. Amazing Keith Richards is still around. One tough SOB. I went down this rabbit hole after Randy Meisner died. That led me to some Eagles history that led me to Poco which led me to Gram and all those early connections. And like Young said ..........we're get 'in old. Thanks for the history lesson.

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

As you say, its all about perspective.

@nadapuesnada7716

8 ай бұрын

"We're get 'in old" but Gram Parsons will be forever young.

Excellent video as always, Gram is a fav of mine and i too enjoyed Cap rock and the inn! Thanks for all you do Tim, and shout out the camera woman :)

@RockessentialTim

8 ай бұрын

Made my day!

Wow! So well, done thank you so much!! Gram... long gone, but not forgotten... ever!

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

Thanks much!

Thanks Tim fantastic...

Love Gram Parsons. Listen to him everyday!

@RockessentialTim

8 ай бұрын

It seems like he's finally getting his due.

Outstanding Video. I never understood what happened with his body, thanx for clearing it up for me! 💜💜💜

Love from London. Thank you

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

Right on, thanks!

Thank you for this. I love Gram

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

Right on, thanks.

I remember hitchhiking to Griffith Park and seeing the Flying Burrito Brothers perform in the ‘70’s when hitchhiking was safe!🙂

@walkoffamedocs1171

8 ай бұрын

Different times for sure🙂

When the Stones and The Beatles do their country-inspired tunes, they really get it right. Act Naturally by the Beatles- a fantastic cover of the Buck Owens tune. Dear Doctor by the Stones..Country Honk, etc. are wonderful country-inspired tunes.

Excellent video. As a lifelong Emmylou Harris fan (Bought Elite Hotel back in the 70’s while at college), I’d always been interested in their relationship/collaboration. Then when I heard the First Aid Kit sisters sing, “Emmylou” at the Polar Music Awards, I was really intrigued. Gram was obviously a huge factor in her life and, even 50 years later, she is moved to tears at his memory. Anyway, thanks for the video.

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

Thanks much!

@walkoffamedocs1171

8 ай бұрын

Emmylou! @@RockessentialTim

@margaretross9150

Ай бұрын

Emmylou has called Gram the most alive person she ever met. Also said she was in love with him (listen to her sing The Road).

Tim amazing tour! Love Gram Parsons!!!!! Kiss the Children!!!Hope your well brother!

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

Thanks! You too!

Great video! A huge fan of Gram and his replacement Clarence White. Some timeless and very influential musicians for many more that followed. Add in Don Rich and you have a lot of guitar influences for Country music for the next 50!

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

Thank you much. Side note: I used to know Buck Owens' former bassist Doyle Holly pretty well back in the day. He ended up being a tour bus driver and he drove my band around for a few weeks one summer. He had nothing but good things to say about Don Rich. Buck, not so much....

@waggitnshaggit6592

3 ай бұрын

@@RockessentialTim awe man was Buck to much of a task master?

Died way to early but thank god I found his music when I did, back in 1980. It’s never to late or early to give a listen to this great musician!

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

Right on!

What a legend. Love his music.

@RockessentialTim

8 ай бұрын

No one else even nearly like him!

Love him. Such a bummer

@RockessentialTim

8 ай бұрын

Totally.

Thanks for this story, growing up thru the late 60's and the 70's some of my favorite music was the country rock bands. Eagles, Poco, new riders of the purple sage, pure prairie League, the byrds, to name a few.

@RockessentialTim

4 ай бұрын

Interesting you mentioning Pure Prairie League cuz I just heard em on Sirius this morning. I think I hear that song more now than I did back in the day! Thanks for the comment and Cheers!

Thank you for creating and sharing this video. I am satisfied with why I felt an immediate connection when I heard Hickory Wind for the very first time, and listen to my dads vinyl collection

@RockessentialTim

5 ай бұрын

I think if you want to define what American music is to anyone just play that song for em, right?

Excellent tribute of the musical genius of Gram Parsons, his successes and unfortunate self destructive behavior. Parson's songs are on many of my Spotify playlists, and my favorite is one that may be the most ironic. From Grievous Angel, "In My Hour of Darkness" with the prophetic lyrics and haunting harmonies with Emmy Lou.

@RockessentialTim

8 ай бұрын

I couldn't agree more.

@traderinthetrees1785

6 ай бұрын

that is an amazing song!

Excellent video, well done!

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

This is my new favorite channel!!! I watched the blind owl episode which was great and then on my feed I see my favorite alt country singer of all time THE Gram Parsons and I had to watch that! You did a great job showing his life and the dynamics of it. Not just the dark side of the booze and drugs but the light also like his talent as a musician and song writer and all around country bad ass! Thanks!

@RockessentialTim

28 күн бұрын

Thanks. Filming Gram's vid was so much fun. Trust me when I tell you spending the night in room 8 was a complete thrill.

Wow. Another excellent video from all your homework and research. Which they were more often Tim. Can’t wait for the next one.

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

Thanks again!

Another great video. Thank you! Gram Parsons...what a legend.

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

Thanks. Was an exceptionally fun vid to make!

@walkoffamedocs1171

8 ай бұрын

What a legend indeed.

Thank ya kindly! ☺️ Love the porkpie hat too! 🎵

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

Yer Welcome!

Great work Tim, we appreciate all the hard work that goes into these videos🎼🎥☮️❤️ Long live Gram🌵

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

Thanks, Earl. Same to you!

@celebratingtheclassicswithearl

9 ай бұрын

@@RockessentialTim It is Early and you are welcome 🎼🎸

Wow !❤I’m blown away, a great one Tim to say the least.Thank you so much for the Awesome location tours. Luckily in this radio listening audience we had Jay Thomas as DJs and Wolfman Jack that played some awesome tunes. as young as I was, I was fan of Gram Parsons the Birds ,all those people that you mentioned. It was fun to look at my brothers album covers. I’m gonna have to listen to some of his tunes starting out with Farther along🎵This is a “hell of a “ volg for sure .❤😢😇👍🥀 🎤🎸🎵. 🐊

@RockessentialTim

4 ай бұрын

Thanks much!

Thank you, for these gems💫

@RockessentialTim

Ай бұрын

Loved making this one. Gram led a very, very interesting albeit short life.

The bio Hickory Wind is well worth reading. Tragic waste, but he left us some great music.

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

Totally agree!

@ProjectTwang

9 ай бұрын

Twenty Thousand Roads is another great bio.

@cyclonasaurusrex1525

9 ай бұрын

@@ProjectTwang Thanks!

@lesliegoodman-malamuth9796

9 ай бұрын

“Hickory Wind” was written by Rolling Stone veteran Ben Fong-Torres. A great read!

Hard to say because I'm a huge fan of your videos, but this just might be my favorite. I thought I knew most of GP's story but, as usual, you proved me wrong again. Keep 'em coming!

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

Thanks, Michael! This one was really cool to do, selfishly because it was such a fun roadtrip to go on. Joshua Tree National Park is one of the most beautiful places in California, and trust me that is saying something.

@michaelmccollister7482

9 ай бұрын

@@RockessentialTim My brother lives out LA way and it's one of his favorite getaways...

Excellent video. I've been aware of the name Gram Parsons for decades, but never really listened to his music or been able to place him in the context of rock history. This video has solved that. Really well put together.

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

Cool, thanks much!

fantastic. enjoyed very much and well done sir.

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

Right on, thanks!

Great video I’m a big fan of Gram thanks got what you do 🎸🎶

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

Right on, thanks!

Another great video!! Well done. I feel like I have visited LA in every video. Keep them coming!!

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Very informative & well done...Gram would’ve approved!! 🇨🇦

These are grreat man! Can't wait for the next one 😉 As a young prog/fusion muso in the 70's I had a healthy snobby disdain for Country music, but did love the Stones... I was diggin' country music at that time and didn't even know it... And since a few bouts humble pie eating I have evolved into an aficionado hahaha

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

We were all young and snobby in the 70's (and the 80's and 90's too)! The Jimmy Buffet thing has been going on all day and if it was 20 years ago I wouldn't have cared. Now, I'm practically crying!

Great travelogue as always Tim thanks.

Another great video. Thanks. Love the details about the Keith Richards/ Parsons relationship.

Great video!

Great video. Love Gram's music from the Byrds through his solo stuff.

@walkoffamedocs1171

8 ай бұрын

Totally.

Wow, thank you. Great tidbits and anecdotes. Helps fill-in the story for me.

@RockessentialTim

7 ай бұрын

Right on, thanks for the cool comment!

I absolutely love Gram Parsons. I know every word, to every song; and I love singing Gram’s and Emmylou’s harmonies. Emmylou’s album celebrating Gram’s songs with various artists is one of my go to, help me sleep albums. Terrible day, the day he died. Thank you for this post. PS : I love Sweetheart of the Rodeo. 😉

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

Beautifully said!

Keef really loved Gram.

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

Totally!

@davideyskens8720

9 ай бұрын

Keef also introduced him to heroin ..

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

my guess is he would have found it one way or the other...@@davideyskens8720

I had just started listening to Country Rock when Gram passed. It was huge and we listened to Flying Burrito Bros along with tons of other country stuff. In fact there was so much to listen to that Parsons was gone before I really had a chance. Too bad such a talented visionary left so soon

Thanks again Tim for the awesome videos of our great rock star legends. You give us some really great videos sir. As always I am thrilled to see another video from you.

@RockessentialTim

9 ай бұрын

Thanks again!

Great episode. Thanks again Tim!

@RockessentialTim

8 ай бұрын

It was my pleasure. Gram was such an interesting dude.