I grew up with an abusive Father. I know what it's like to live thru it to watch your Mom almost get killed to watch your brothers and sisters get beat half to death. My Mom killed my Dad one night when he was literally killing my sister. My Mom shot him and he died. That was the end of the abuse. It's horrible to live thru that. I feel the Cowsills pain!

@TonyBoyOhBoy

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, so sorry for what you went through. Some people should never have kids.

@minkymott

2 жыл бұрын

I watched my biological father beat my mom with a belt. I was two years old. 60 years ago and I can remember it like it was yesterday. I can't imagine how vivid your memories are. I'm sorry you had to go through that. When he did about 4 years ago, I felt nothing. Not even joy. I just felt nothing.

@reneemallicone6839

2 жыл бұрын

@@minkymottMy Dad was abused. His step dad threw him out of the house when he was 10. He was eating out of garbage cans till another family took him in. His mother forged his birth certificate and he went into the service and fought in the Korean War. My Dad died 46 years ago. I was devastated. My Dad was mentally ill but back then what happened behind closed doors stayed there. There was no calling the cops. They wouldn't do anything. They said it was none of there business. You didn't have mental health facilities like you do now. There was nowhere to go for help. I loved my Dad but he couldn't fight his demons and he took it out on us. My Mom did what she had to do. It was us or him. She chose her kids. Everybody's story is different. Everybody processes things differently. I'm sorry your Mom had to go thru that and I totally understand why you feel as you do. I felt that way when my Dads step father died. All I really remember about him was I was petrifide of him. I wouldn't go near him. He died when I was 8 or 9 and I felt nothing. When your raised being abused you either go to one extreme or the other. You end up just like the abuser or the polar opposite and I Thank God every day that myself and my brother and sisters chose the latter.

@kitkatkatorrie1982

2 жыл бұрын

So she went to prison for that right?

@lauraarcher1730

2 жыл бұрын

😪❤️🙏

I adored the Cowsills. I breaks my heart that they suffered from such a monster of a father. I lived through the same thing. For those who wonder "Why didn't the mother do more ?", it was very different times back then. There weren't any shelters for abused women. Even the laws back then kept women from getting their own credit cards without a husband's approval. God grant those who passed peace, and strength and grace to the survivors.

@someone_something_yeah7552

2 жыл бұрын

Yes exactly. Things were more screwed up.

@lesliemillni8715

2 жыл бұрын

@cat owner No we are not this is not the middle East

@lindanelsonwheeler1970

2 жыл бұрын

My father had a credit card with Sears. My mother paid the bills. One day she decided to go shopping there and they would not approve the charge because my father wss not there to sign it. My mother said, "I pay all the bills. If you don't approve my charge you will not get any more money on this account!" Then she went home. Three days later a new Sears card in her name was in the mail box!

@kathyweisgarber6327

2 жыл бұрын

HELLO THE COWSILLS 👪 LIVED IN MASSILLON OHIO I WAS BORN AN RAISED THERE 👏🙌👌👍😉💯INTHE FIFTYS I DID NT HERE ANYBODYTALK ABOUT THEM LIVING IN MASSILLON OHIO!!!!!!! I REMEMBER 🎶👂🎶👂TO THEIR MUSIC ON THE RAIDIO 😎🆒️😎 🎶🎵🪕🎼💿🎸🎶🎵🪕SOOOOOOO SORRY 😞😐😢TO HEAR THIS ABUSE TO THIS 👪 I WISH I KNEW THEM ITS TOOOOOOO SAD AND ITS TOOOOOOO SAD 😥😢😞😔💔I 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

@thatgirlwhousedtohavereall5549

2 жыл бұрын

@cat owner No we’re not going back to that. I think I know why you think we are; because the Supreme Court is overthrowing the laws that they legislated? They cannot constitutionally legislate laws. They may only rule on the constitutionality of laws as brought before them. For instance, they legislated implied immunity for police officers, judges, certain members of the court, & certain political figures. They passed a law, & they cannot do that. Every law the Supreme Court legislated on their own must be redirected to the states whether we like it or not.

I am DEVASTATED after listening to this. There was a time where I was crazy about them. Now I know what destroyed this beautiful group - I remember being envious that each of them had a color TV in their rooms, at the time. Lesson learned: never envy what you just "see" - be happy with your own lot in life - your journey was made for you alone. :(

@richardswinbusk7787

2 жыл бұрын

It is terrible Abuse can happen to anyone Even when they first came out it was known that the father was strict and abusive Such nice talented youngsters awful

@luvteddybearsforever

2 жыл бұрын

@@mkimmick61 stop being a jerk to people.

@shadowlouise

2 жыл бұрын

@@mkimmick61 Where did you get the idea you can tell someone how he feels? Or to stop expressing himself anyway he chooses? YOU sound like an abuser.

@enriquesanchez2001

2 жыл бұрын

@@mkimmick61 Sorry, I didn't realize you were directing the shape of my emotions. I need to follow your advice and temper my emotions to coincide with your conventions of comportment online! Shame on me.

@dianaholderness6704

2 жыл бұрын

Enrique, It is devastating to learn that the the group you loved listening to, & that you were “crazy about” had such a hard life with an abusive father. It shows the caring & compassionate side to you. I can’t imagine the stress and grief they must’ve been under every day of their lives. You do make a VERY good point, which is, to be happy with our own lives. We really never know what others are going through! We need to be happy & content with what God has given us. That’s not saying, that we can’t strive for bigger and better things. We should! We just need to do it without envy, bitterness, or wishing we were someone else. Great comments. I enjoyed reading what you had to say!

I had a father like Bud Cowsill. Fortunately, I survived my childhood and my family. I turned 70 this year, and I only have 2 older brothers left, with whom I am not in contact. I totally understand what those kids went through. :'(

@LilyGazou

2 жыл бұрын

❤️

@MsJeff999

2 жыл бұрын

Me too - my dad was a monster narcissist. Feels so good to have survived him.

@danielponiatowski7368

2 жыл бұрын

got you both beat, my old man grew up in the middle of the 2nd world war dodging bombs an bullets until they ended up as slave labour in the fatherland. he used to cut the german soldiers hair so you can imagine my trendy hair style at school. hard working abd honest but sadly broken and violent and although not on my birth certificate my middle name was useless. i couldnt wait to try heroin by the time i was outa there. we didnt have eggshells to walk on in our house we had landmines, very unpredictable ones. it wasnt his fault, he had what we call today ptsd, i realised this at an early age but i still wanted to get him in his sleep. i even researched how much time i would get as a minor. there was little to no support for anyone in this position back in the 60s and 70s so i ran, 3000mls, until i hit the coast at the other end. the saddest thing was talking to many other addicts, my story was nothing, i lived in paradise compared to some i knew.

@trafficjon400

2 жыл бұрын

Same hear Noralee and my Doctor wanted me to sign legal documents i did not out of fear. my father had plenty of time to Beat thrash 9 of his children. Many baby boomers have PTSD with out the war Having instead of 3 years but 25-30 of physical mental abuse . we lived with no government help or Police but ending up in the hospital with emotions and scars gave them enough to talk about . Good day's were better as a child is normally to every one. feeling the scars still and yes life is very Depressing today comparing but still would have been a lot easyer. Noralee Stone i know how scars labor for many still today. Family split also but couple contacts slowly fading. Life is simply brutal cruel for no reason for many. Norelly as children we being abused has put the same negitive emotions in us making it very difficult to identify with each other for the abused feelings blocked away our ability to show our love for Family and as we slowly let it slip out of confusion why we feel guilty to keep caring but instead eventually turn angry tearing us apart from each other. Narcissitic emotional physical abuse is horrid and found my self with this hate but seeing counsel has brought back my self identity enough to know the difference but the scars stay and never go away. Grace is all we hope creator is not like some parents are. Hoping this type of abuse is not happening today but with all the suicides it's showing different. 🤔😉😉✌✌

@noraleestone2859

2 жыл бұрын

@@trafficjon400 I am one of the fortunate few who've been able to access psychotherapy, including prescription medication. If one does the work in therapy, a state of equilibrium can be achieved - neither unhappy or depressed, but not exactly happy. It's more like peace or serenity. You are right about all the Boomers with PTSD. Consistent, long-term abuse is very harmful, and the scars never go away. If you are interested in another perspective on this situation, look up the A.C.E. study, which stands for Adverse childhood Experiences. It is based on a large database gathered by the Kaiser-Permanente Insurance Company, and sheds a great deal of light on the long term effects of childhood trauma. Look after yourself.

The Rain, the Park and Other Things was the perfect song at the perfect time of my life. The very first episode of The Partridge Family - I knew exactly who they were copying. A real shame such a good little band had to be ruined in that classical way - an all-too-familiar story.

@connieward2042

2 жыл бұрын

I was a fan as a child/teenager. What I remember reading prior to the Partridge Family coming out was they originally thought they were going to do the show themselves. Very sad.

@fratzogmopars

2 жыл бұрын

The Cowsills were going to be the actors in the show that became The Partridge Family, but the producers didn’t want to use their mother, and wanted another actress to portray her. The kids turned down the show because of that.

@mikeskidmore6754

2 жыл бұрын

The Partridge Family was not Copying .. The show was developed for the Cowsills that their Manager Father screwed that up too.

@charwest9449

Жыл бұрын

@@fratzogmopars I suspect the kids didn't turn it down. The FATHER wouldn't let them do it. OR even worse, the father's difficult behavior made the network pull out of the deal, and used the excuse of "not wanting the mother" (which sounds odd because the original deal had "insisted" on the mother). OR the abusive father made the whole story up when he blew the deal for them.

@fratzogmopars

Жыл бұрын

@@charwest9449 Given the father’s reputation, your explanation certainly sounds plausible. After reading your comment I did a little digging and came across a few versions of why they were not cast, and found reasons ranging from the father, the network, or the kids rejecting certain terms. Just a sad story all around for the band, to be on top, and then break up. They kids appear to be ordinary, everyday good people, and it looks as though they got a raw deal.

My heart goes out to the Cowsills ... GOD BLESS THEM

Bob, Paul and Susan are still together as The Cowsills and are part of The Happy Together Tour. I see them each August at the Indiana State Fair. Always a crowd favorite.

@Anna-vl8qc

Жыл бұрын

What happened to Bud?Is he still out there?

@julieannblack3

26 күн бұрын

Why doesnt John play with them?

@ralex3697

23 күн бұрын

@@Anna-vl8qc He’s dead

@HazelPenn-js5dh

11 күн бұрын

​@@ralex3697😅b68 9ph.thank b68 9ph.thank

I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Bob for over 30 years. He is one of the kindest, funny, and most humble people I’ve ever met. He’s also incredibly talented. It’s so horrible what his father did to all of his children.

@TonyBoyOhBoy

2 жыл бұрын

That's exactly the impression I get from him too.

Having first hand experience of horrendous physical abuse as a child my heart breaks for the Cowsills I hope Richard found some peace in his life before he passed RIP Bill, Barry & Richard.

@yvonnelewis4888

2 жыл бұрын

So sorry that you or anyone had to endure that kind of abuse. I hope you were able to heal and that you received justice 💔

@therespectedlex9794

2 жыл бұрын

Well he had a good smile, in spite of the long face. In fact ditto for all of them. Of course, in the days before the maxillofacial surgery racket.

@ramonaloco

2 жыл бұрын

@@therespectedlex9794 WTAF are you talking about?

@psychedelicpayroll5412

2 жыл бұрын

I watched the documentary and everyone confirmed one thing that made sense on why Bud abused Richard the worst out of all of them. They said Bud hated himself and saw himself in Richard while his twin Bill had more of his mother in him. Plus Paul was the last added and auditioned like Richard and was accepted while Richard wasn’t. They actually tried to include him in a performance with the Red Sox who were playing their song Hair a lot and since he wasn’t trained in singing he was getting things wrong and you can tell he gave in and felt he didn’t belong.

@ramonaloco

Жыл бұрын

@@psychedelicpayroll5412 I was asking why you called maxillofacial surgery a racket? Almost everyone knows that Bud was a bad person.

Can't believe their dad got WORSE as they became MORE successful. How sad.

@tiffanyclark-grove1989

2 жыл бұрын

Like The Jackson 5's dad

@docsavage8640

2 жыл бұрын

That tends to be how it goes

@suzannehartmann946

2 жыл бұрын

I believe it. The father fits the characteristics of a narcissistic. It all has to be about them for them. Children are not to be cherished and nurtured but to be used. Too bad the wife did not divorce his butt and get a restraining order. Neither did my mom.

@Boyo1956

2 жыл бұрын

Apparently, their father was an alcoholic. He was okay when sober.

@paulryan2128

2 жыл бұрын

A common story ... Brian Wilson's dad (Beach Boys), The Jackson 5

I loved the Cowsills back in the late 60's when I was a teen and I love them to this day - every 45, every LP, and every song any of them ever did or still do! I Love Louise Palanker too for keeping the Cowsills legacy alive!

@TonyBoyOhBoy

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I'm so glad she was persistent and was determined to tell their story.

@marywrigjt7614

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, thank you Louise.

I loved “Hair”, and “Indian Lake”. No idea that they went through all they did. Talk about a stage door parent. God bless them for their struggles.

I watched this documentary after hearing about it from the radio show coast to coast. I had no idea that they actually were as talented as they were and still are. The rest of their story is extremely sad However, those that are still with us appear to be thriving.

@sallyweinreich5769

2 жыл бұрын

My 1st big crush was with John Cowsill. He was only 1 year older than me & I was hooked @ 10-11 years old. I even went to see them @ the Michigan State Fair in about 1967! The highlight of my you life, John + Sally forever! I think I still have 2 of their LP's, vinyl don't you know. I'm 65 now & the Rain the Park & other things take me back to thr 60's!

@stephaniemannina6

2 жыл бұрын

What is doc called?

@barbthompson2201

2 жыл бұрын

I saw thebCowsills a few years ago on the Forever tour! Great fun and memories!

@nancyadcock4899

2 жыл бұрын

It’s called Family Band. I just watched it last night on Amazon Prime Video.

@9lavender

2 жыл бұрын

I sang along to many a Cowsill song as a kid. I had no idea they were going through such sad circumstances.

I grew up loving this group. Ive missed them so much. Its sad to see what the old man did to the group but sadder still to know what he did to his family. Thank you.

@sallywillis610

2 жыл бұрын

What a vile "father". Vile.

I had the pleasure of meeting John in the 1980s and am glad that I never asked what happened to the band. Just talked about enjoying the music, the work he was doing at the time and travel.

I can't believe a father can do this to his kids. Thanks for this video!

I saw them in the Happy Together tour two years ago at the California State Fair. It was really a fun time. Garry Pucket, and one of the The Turtles (Flo was sick) and the lead singer for the Archies filled in for him, then he sang his Archies hit. They all put on a great show.There were three actual Cowsills performing. They sounded great.

@pigalleycatemanresu7321

2 жыл бұрын

Sugar Sugar? Say what you want about "bubblegum" bands, that was one almost perfect pop song.

@gwpsr58

Жыл бұрын

I saw that show last night. It was great

@65motowngirl

Жыл бұрын

I saw that show just yesterday. I thought the Cowsills were the best part of the entire “ Happy Together” concert.

@jillym320

Жыл бұрын

I wasn’t really familiar with the Cowsills but I just saw them a week ago at the Wisconsin state days with the Happy Together tour with the same line up & they were great ❤️

@pattymiller9040

Жыл бұрын

That would have been fun!! The Archies....Sugar, 🎶🎼ahhhhhh, honey honey🎶🎵.....loved that song!!

The documentary was heartbreaking, I grew up with this band. Glad they found peace and are still performing-such a talented family.

The documentary was well done and interesting. The Cowsills were and remain a talented band. Would love to see the remaining members play again.

@LoveShackSarah88

4 ай бұрын

They are touring now

@Valkonnen

6 күн бұрын

Yeah, they have been touring... just look them up on youtube and you can see performances in the 80s 90s and 2000s

"The Rain, the Park & Other Things" has always struck me as a sublime and evocative song title; the song itself does justice.

@hombre1965

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, the title aptly describes a Summer day in the life of a teen back then.

@angelaackerman8934

2 жыл бұрын

@@hombre1965 And I used to sit on our lawn in the rain. (Not if there is thunder and lightning)I also picked a flower in the early morninvg and take it to school and carry it from class to class. A few other friends did it too. Yep a real flower child.

@hombre1965

2 жыл бұрын

@@angelaackerman8934 Levis, barefoot, summer rain, early ‘70s. Paradise.

@Bigbadwhitecracker

2 жыл бұрын

It's simply a beautiful song and so well done. Their version of Hair just rocks the house. (Go see the music video here on KZread.)

@poppy3026

2 ай бұрын

@@hombre1965 NOT THOSE TEENS - AT THE TIME....

"The Rain, The Park & Other Things" is easily ranked in the top five songs I have listened to the most in my entire 62 years. The vocals, the music and the production are so ethereal. It's like having the best 3 minute dream every time I listen to it. "Wonderful Summer" by Robin Ward, "Let Him Run Wild" by the Beach Boys and "Gypsy Woman" by Brian Hyland are a few of the others I've listened to repeatedly for over 50 years.

@adotintheshark4848

2 жыл бұрын

"The rain, The park" tune is one I never get tired of hearing. and "Gypsy Woman", by Curtis Mayfield (he wrote it too) is the best version.

@TheGlssr60

2 жыл бұрын

@@adotintheshark4848 Again, I have to disagree with someone here and that's regarding your assessment of which is the better version. To each their own.

@nancyselzer628

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for listing who sang Wonderful Summer. I have that 45 RPM record, which erroneously lists Leslie Gore as the singer. I could tell it wasn't Leslie. I wonder if this misprinted label is worth some money.

@shimmeringfairydust3275

Жыл бұрын

Gary, you have great taste!

@Dinahflo1

Жыл бұрын

@@nancyselzer628 Wonderful Summer sounds awesome played on 33 speed,,,,,

such a sad story, the music business will chew you up and spit you out in seconds but for a father to be a part of that process just blows my mind, i never knew what became of them and when i saw the documentary i was shocked, i had no idea they went through this. RIP to all who have passed on.

It was not the parents that put them through this. But the narcissistic father. It only takes one narcissist to destroy a family. Very sad story. I actually saw them at Town Hall when I was 13 and went up and shook Bill's hand after the show because they were there to greet the fans. Yes I had a healthy crush on him.

@hopesprings4967

2 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@therespectedlex9794

2 жыл бұрын

But not the mom, personality disordered?

@elizasteiner7330

2 жыл бұрын

What a shame. That is really sad.

@chudleyflusher7132

2 жыл бұрын

I understand that you’ve learned a little about narcissism over the past five years because of the world’s worst narcissist, Donald Trump. But not every a-hole is a narcissist!!! There is a world of psychological problems that AREN’T narcissism.

@therespectedlex9794

2 жыл бұрын

@@chudleyflusher7132 Donald is more of a productive narcissist than a toxic one. Narcissistic Personality Disorder often involves very private and covert abuses. Clearly what the Democrats do, and have done hides in plain sight from you. Look at Joe Biden and tell me that's normal.

Billy Cowsill moved up to Vancouver, Canada, where he had a successful solo career, and also played in a couple of great country rock bands called Blue Northern and the Blue Shadows. The Blue Shadows album is excellent but very under-rated, and is one of my favourites today. I saw Billy live several times in Canada. Playing solo he was a great interpreter of classic country and rock and roll. There's other recordings he did that are hard to find today. He was a very good musician and highly respected in the Canadian music scene. The family tragedy is really sad.

I like the Cowsills' music. Very talented people.

Not fair what happened with these talented kids. God bless the ones are still here and the ones who are gone.

"They has a bond that their father couldn't break". Not strictly true, some of them died young from the accumulative effects of addiction. Very sad tale of a very talented family.

@119Agent

Жыл бұрын

Barry downed in Katrina. Not sure how Bill died.

@jameshowland7393

4 ай бұрын

​@@119AgentBill had emphysema, Cushing Syndrome, and osteoporisis. He did not die from drug use.

@119Agent

4 ай бұрын

@@jameshowland7393 I didn’t think it was, he was sick for a while. Not sure where connoroleary591 heard any of them died from addiction. It just isn’t true.

@poppy3026

2 ай бұрын

YOU NEED TO WATCH THEIR DOCUMENTARIES AND HEAR THEIR OWN VOICES TELL OF THEIR TYRANT FATHER AND MENTALLY CHECKED OUT MOM WHO DIDN'T STEP UP AND PROTECT THEM. YOU ARE DEAD WRONG ABOUT ANY OF THEM HAVING VICES THAT TOOK THEM EARKLY ... REMOVE YOUR MIS-INFORMATION. IT IS CAUSING CONFUSION AND YOU COULD BE SUED FOR SLANDER....

Saw them perform at the top of their game in 1969. If only their dad hadn’t been such a monster. 😢 Such talent individually and awesomely combined.

Wow, this was so sad. This family was very talented. By this man being their father and manager he was able to have a strong hold over these kids minds and careers. I can only imagine the fear they and their mom must of had whenever this devil came into the room. I really feel had they been able to have had a real manager who would’ve had their best interest at the center of decisions being made, The Cowsills would not have just disappeared 50 yrs.ago. So sad to hear about the passing of 3 of the brothers. And the “Flower girl “ has become a favorite; I can remember as a child growing up in the 70’s always hearing this song on the radio. It’s a dreamy magical feel good song. Now I think I’ll go and check the documentary. Thanks for sharing some insights on this very talented family.

@michaeldavidfigures9842

2 жыл бұрын

It is a hard one to watch.

@poppy3026

2 ай бұрын

THE SO CALLED DAD , GOT OUT OF THE MILITARY AND IT WAS EASY TO RIDE ON THE COAT TAILS OF YOUR KIDS BY THREATENING WITH AN IRON FIST WHILE BEING A DRUNK....

Having grown up in the 1960's with an abusive father, I can understand what they went through. I am proud of them for hanging on and still played music. My Father was very competitive and when anyone did something well, he had to always tell them they weren't so special anyone could have done the same thing. The big trick was to break away as soon as possible and go it on your own.

@HappyHawthorn

Жыл бұрын

Narcissistic. Good for you you broke away🤗

@marypiver4040

Жыл бұрын

I liked the cowgirls too. One of my 1st albums was by the cowgirls. Saw them at the Brockton Fair.

@myfavoritemartian1

Жыл бұрын

@@poollife777 Bless you for listening to yourself and having the courage to lead your own life.

@mjsmith-jones7607

Жыл бұрын

When I was 17, I thought it would be better to live in the ditch than to continue at home with my narcissistic hateful father.

@myfavoritemartian1

Жыл бұрын

@@mjsmith-jones7607 What is amazing is that so many "Good Families" had similar problems. I am pleased that you made it.

I LOVED the Cowsills. I always wondered what happened to them. So sorry they had a father that sabotaged their success.

" The Rain, The Park & Other Things" is one of my favourite songs , I bought the single when it came out. I thinks what makes it special is their great harmonies especially Barbara's vocals

To have that father take over the original 4 member band and drive it into the ground is unexcusable. How far they could have gone with a professional manager because they were extremely talented. And then the typical stage parent story of parents spending the hard earned money their kids earned. Tragic.

@TonyBoyOhBoy

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree!

@amyrussell860

2 жыл бұрын

The impression I get is from watching this is that dear old dad wa a very narcissistic and grandiose.

@RonSafreed

2 жыл бұрын

Bud Cowsill was like my father, hellbent on not having his sons be successful & the toll that took on my life!!

@thomasdonlin5456

2 жыл бұрын

If memory serves, I think this almost happened with The Beach Boys but they were able to get away from Daddy Dearest. I’m going on here say.

@dampergoldenrod4156

2 жыл бұрын

if they made 20 million dollars the father did not spend it he was swindled out of it.

Being a child of the 60's, I remember their climb to stardom. (I'm the same age as Susan) and in the early 1970's, I remember thinking that it was strange that their music, as good as it was, just stopped. As with many things in life sadly, out of sight, out of mind. Until last night, they were on Coast to Coast! What a great interview they did. Well worth staying up until midnight. 😉👍🏻 And today I watched their documentary on Amazon. Wow, sad story but the best thing about them is their enduring love for each other. God bless them all.

@TonyBoyOhBoy

2 жыл бұрын

I had that same reaction from back in the day. They seemed to be everywhere and then they were gone. No internet or much of anything else to figure out why.

@MrNathan791

2 жыл бұрын

4-sure; they really love each other. With a tyrant for a dad something so traumatic growing up in can really bring siblings closer feeling that they survive what their dad put them through. God bless the remaining siblings, and RIP Cowsills brothers and mom.

@msr1116

2 жыл бұрын

Is that Coast to Coast interview available somewhere free, not behind a paywall? I would like to listen to it.

@tthomaskissgmail.3851

2 жыл бұрын

This day is a blessing from God, May it be a blessing to your life. Have a good day!

@deadmanswife3625

2 жыл бұрын

@@TonyBoyOhBoy same here

I had the great pleasure of watching Bill's band "The Blue Shadows" live several times. Their song "Deliver me" is an amazing showcase of Bill's talents

I still have my 45 "We Can Fly" record in the jacket and will always remember them growing up. What a talented group and wish the rest of the family all the best.

@deadmanswife3625

2 жыл бұрын

That one and the video is my number one favorite

They were my first favorite band in the 60's. I didn't know about their father. But they still had more good songs than a lot of the other 60's bands. I still listen to them all the time.

I saw them live many times. Just the family nobody extra like backing singers , or extra players .they were tight , funny and their harmonies top notch..a meet and greet after the show was amazing how and down to earth they were. friendly polite and got autographs..boys were still teenagers still lived in their childhood home which is the same house on the.cover of thei record

Saw them last night. Watching the absolute joy of Susan both performing on stage, and sitting on a gig case off-stage rocking out to other acts was a treat.

I saw John as the drummer with the Beach Boys in Melbourne. It was an amazing drumming performance to my ears, just perfect.

@alfrede.neuman8898

Жыл бұрын

Melbourne FL Or Australia?

@marionrosannaanna4590

Жыл бұрын

@@alfrede.neuman8898 oops good point: Australia.

I am a fan of musician documentaries. Last night I stumbled upon and watched their story on Amazon Prime. It was sad as well as uplifting. They found their peace and are playing shows. There is the main Cowsills... and then they have the offshoots or satelites: an original with their own family. Their father was simply a terror especially when he was drunk.

" Power corrupts . Absolute power corrupts absolutely. " Thanks for posting.

I'd heard of them and knew their talent and harmonies were so impressive, but I wasn't familiar with the heartrending details of their story until I saw the documentary. I was struck by the genuine, earnest humility each seemed to display, and by their honesty; in addition, it is evident that their bond with one another is tight and loving throughout the years. What a shame there weren't some strong muscle-bound uncles in the family who could have taken that creep of a father to the woodshed for some much-needed "attention" before wresting a promising career away from Bud's grasp. Lovely family and touching story. God bless them.

Bill and I were in the same class ('66) at Middletown (RI) High School. Him and his family were making demos and playing gigs in the Northeast US prior to 67. Public vs private persona is literally a Jeckel and Hyde situation. RIP Narragansett Bay

It would break my heart to watch a video on what that monster did to his family. I knew much of this story already, but I am really bummed having learned a lot of new details. The Cowsills gave me so much pleasure listening to the flower girl and Indian Lake. They deserved so much more than they got.

@feellucky271

2 жыл бұрын

It really is sad isn't it being born in 62 I also remember them and the abuse is truly sad I guess I don't remember much about that cuz my stepdad was busy beating the hell out of me but better me than my sisters I guess take care Bob

@robertknowles2699

2 жыл бұрын

@@feellucky271 I wouldn't hesitate to phone for police, then as that's too expensive, seek real counseling for ex- military dudes. Mental health can assist, if a Judge is understanding. I went this route with a drug infested girlfriend

@feellucky271

2 жыл бұрын

@@robertknowles2699 thanks man yeah did six years in the military and between that I've had good home life with my 2 son's mom,my daughter's mom was killed when she was only 8 weeks old but you know that's life and I still feel I'm ahead of the game I've taking my lumps as have we all but one thing I din't do was strike or ever yell at my kids and they're as right and successful and that makes me happy for them.and I'm 60 now, Thanks for responding Robert Peace

@poppy3026

2 ай бұрын

THEY WERE SOWING BEAUTY OUT OF THEIR ASHES. THOSE THAT HAVE DEPARTED ARE NOW HEALED AND AT PEACE WITH THEIR GOD.....

@poppy3026

2 ай бұрын

@@robertknowles2699 GREAT FOR TODAY - BUT IN THE 60'S 70'S AND EARLY 80'S IT WAS ALL BRUSHED UNDER THE RUG. EX- MILITARY AND SOME COPS WERE JUST AS BAD ON A REGULAR BASIS BACK THEN... VERY MILITANT AND NO COMPASSION OR STABILITY....

Thanks for the recommendation. It was really good. I'm old enough that I grew up with the Cowsills, so sad.

@TonyBoyOhBoy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, it was very sad. I'm glad things seem to be working out for the kids now.

I loved the Cowsills❤❤ Saw them in concert and will never forget it!

Sad story. I saw the Cowsills perform last fall and they sounded great. I had no idea at the time of their dark past. I hope to see them perform again next year.

I got reacquainted with the Cowsills when I started following the Continental Drifters in the late 90s. Susan wrote a number of songs and sang on quite a few. It really was a family band of a sort - her now ex-husband Peter Holsapple and current husband Russ Brousard, plus her sister-in-law Vicki Peterson (of the Bangles, married to Susan’s brother John). Susan and Vicki also had a band called the Psycho Sisters. She is a great songwriter with a good, soulful voice.

@whatthe4423

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting

@virginiaconnor8350

2 жыл бұрын

Susan Dey later played in "LA Law". I didn't care much for kid bands (much less the Osmonds or the Monkees as I was into to the Beatles and Rolling Stones, etc). To me, they were "baby bubblegum" for preteen girls. If I'd known about the abuse, I might've become more sympathetic.

@shimmeringfairydust3275

Жыл бұрын

I saw the Continental Drifters years ago at La Zona Rosa in Austin, Texas. They were excellent. Susan told a funny story about Conway Twitty - apparently she’d been married to him in the past. The dBs were one of my favorite bands from the 1980s so it was great seeing her with Peter.

@termikesmike

Жыл бұрын

@@shimmeringfairydust3275 RE " told a funny story about Conway Twitty - apparently she’d been married to him in the past." no way married

@dottiemcwhiney2155

Жыл бұрын

@@shimmeringfairydust3275 Susan Cowsill was never married to Conway Twitty. hahahahahaaaa

It’s sad that so many of those family groups that started in the 60’s had abusive, alcoholic fathers who ruled them with an iron fist. The Beach Boys, Jacksons and new revelations about the Osmonds come to mind. The Osmond dad wasn’t an alcoholic but he was abusive.

@TonyBoyOhBoy

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it seems to be a commonality with these family groups.

@danielueblacker9118

2 жыл бұрын

Bing Cosby belting his kids. Jerry Lewis leaving his sons out of the will...

@tomreedyjr3631

2 жыл бұрын

Didn't know that about the Osmonds old man. Terrible. No talent themselves, let's ride the hell out of my kids. I heard that the Cowsills' mother was made to go with them by the prick..

@MrNathan791

2 жыл бұрын

But now hold on. The Jackson 5ive was a very successful group at Motown and when they left Motown; and it’s never been stated that Joe Jackson was an alcoholic. Of he was tough, but he was a big part of their success. He stood up to Barry Gordy when other Motown performers just kept quiet. Of course looking at how Michael changed over those years must been contributed to Joe’s tough behavior at times. And I never heard of the Osmond’s dad being cruel and hateful. Just saying.

@kellycoleman715

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrNathan791 Abusive and controlling can be said about all of the dads, including Joe and George. And no, they weren’t all alcoholics. And these are what I have read that their own children say about their dad. LaToyah did not have good things to say about Joe. And the revelations about George Osmond came out after he died. Marie said things as well as one of the brothers. I can’t remember which one.

I remember seeing/hearing them perform live in San Antonio, Texas at a big boat show downtown. Pretty sure it was the very early 70s. They were introduced and started their performance. When they sang the song Hair I did a double take because it was really good. Never heard of them before that. But after hearing them perform Hair I never forgot them! Sorry to hear their story had a sad ending.

II have wondered over the years why they suddenly disappeared. Sometimes I thought I must have dreamed there was a band called the Cowsills. I am sad their father destroyed them as a group and as individuals. Thank you for letting us know about what happened to them.

@sherrinunya4079

5 ай бұрын

I've often thought the same. 😰

What an absolute shame they way they were treated. I still enjoy their music!

Tony, thank you for breathing life into this sad story. In my "IdealWorld," I would ask every member of the Cowsills to "give it one more try." But as a character in the book I am writing says, "Fate takes what it does without ever looking back." That some of the band are gone, now, is the final curtain on a dream that momentarily soared with promise. I guess they said it best, "Was she reality or just a dream to me?"

@tthomaskissgmail.3851

2 жыл бұрын

This day is a blessing from God, May it be a blessing to your life. Have a good day!

I saw the documentary last night. Always liked their hits and the Partridge Family show, but really had no idea of the tragic life. Great, sad story. Wishing God's peace to all of them except for Bud. He'll have to find his peace from somewhere other than me.

@rl3293

3 ай бұрын

Same experience here. I loved their songs, but I didn't know about the group since I was so young (5-7) during their popularity. But of course, LOVED the Partridge Family and especially David :)

Super talented, great song writers, great stage presents, all washed away by jealously and greed, my heart goes out to them for the mess they had to deal with , thank you for your music, it lifts me up every time I hear it.

@TonyBoyOhBoy

9 ай бұрын

Well said!

11:27 John Cowsill sang and played percussion on the 1981 hit, 867-5309/Jenny by Tommy Tutone.

@feellucky271

2 жыл бұрын

No kidding very cool fact thank you Patrick

@angelaackerman8934

2 жыл бұрын

True!

Really interesting! One of Bill’s sons is my best friend and is the spitting image of his old man. Has his singing talent too.

@robertgetsreal

2 жыл бұрын

@@mikeuyeda6312 nope. not him

@Frankie5Angels150

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, we believe you 😆😂🤣

@robertgetsreal

2 жыл бұрын

@@Frankie5Angels150 I don't care if you believe me, i'm not not about to put his personal info up on here though.

What we call "abusive" now was way too "normal" for those of us raised in the 60s / 70s. Part of it was many of the fathers were in WWII, and suffered from undiagnosed PTSD. It was called "shell shock" and they were expected to just "get over it". There wasn't much in the way of therapy and you were frowned on if you went. It's not an "excuse", but it is the reality.

@ConceptsInHealth

Жыл бұрын

Very interesting (and true) perspective. Families just suffered through and carried on😢

@scottguthrie8074

Жыл бұрын

That's an interesting point. Some of it was just abuse.

@demondogmom7221

Жыл бұрын

@@scottguthrie8074 - absolutely. I knew a family where the son was sent to live with his grandparents because his father beat the crap out of him regularly. The daughter was left as his abuse to her was "only" verbal / emotional.

@glenw-xm5zf

11 ай бұрын

I never have, and never will buy the b.s. excuse of blaming the war on cruelty to your wife. People do this because they are evil. (Speaking of abusive husbands) if they laid them all end to end.. it would be a good thing

@davidcox3076

10 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, that's the way it was. Very little understanding at all of the dynamics of abuse. The family members just continued to suffer.

I know what a SOB of a father can do to a family. I experienced his vile, abusive anger firsthand and so did my siblings. Amazingly, none of us succumbed to drugs or alcohol, and are all still alive well into our 60's and 70's. There still remains scar tissue, however.

@percybyssheshelley8573

2 жыл бұрын

Yep. And what does this all-too-prevalent pattern of primarily male-driven behavior say about how we think of men's roles in society, how we raise real men, and what is the TRUE meaning of so-called "power?"

@bluebutterfly391

2 жыл бұрын

Our mother was the abusive one, every one of us has had issues with drugs or alcohol, amazingly we have all beaten our addiction

@dancingnature

2 жыл бұрын

Dad was the one who treated me and my sisters like punching bags when he was home. He wasn’t a drunk just sadistic. Luckily he only came home on the weekends . But getting beating every weekend for 14 years is no joke and I’ve got the bad relationships and PTSD from it. Unfortunately mom was a narcissist so I got the emotional abuse from her . None of us 4 girls mistreat our children . So that was one legacy we didn’t pass on.

I saw the Prime documentary too! I had never heard of them... INCREDIBLE! Unfortunately, a story about another abusive dad! But the rest of them were so talented!!

@feellucky271

2 жыл бұрын

Is prime documentary the same one that's here on KZread I watched it a year or so ago I guess really interesting

Grew up blocks from them. Newporters are quite proud of Cowsills.

@nightengale2123

2 жыл бұрын

I was born in Newport and grew up in Bristol and very much remember the Cowsills growing up in the 60s.

@Grannathinks

2 жыл бұрын

I always loved the Cowsills. Hated the father! Many Rhode Islanders knew he was an abusive son of a devil. He family was his fifedom

THIS is what a malignant narcissist does. They destroy everything. I'm sorry to hear this.

@57highland

Жыл бұрын

Destroy or devour ...

@oldtimer2192

Жыл бұрын

Well said, what a piece of work! He even left the boys without fair earnings for their efforts! If that was my father he would have been busy pushing up daisies long ago! Goal for me but freedom for the family! SMH

Such a shame what goes on behind closed doors. The sometimes price of fame. But it shows us that they were just no different than anyone else. I'm just so sorry that the children had to suffer so after all that hard work. "The Rain, The Park... was always a favorite of mine as a kid. It somehow took me away when things were very sad.

Wilson, Jackson, Debarge, Cowsill too. Not to mention Marvin Gaye's absolute monster of a father. What the heck! Why were so many fathers of talented youth so damn awful? Despite their incredible talents, the children often end up scarred for life.

@jericlark5855

Жыл бұрын

Greed

@elainewaller-rose9707

Жыл бұрын

@@jericlark5855 Yep. Greed and craziness.

@dottiemcwhiney2155

Жыл бұрын

Alcohol plays a big part.

Thanks for the post. I got to see Bob at the Fox and Hounds in LA 14 years ago or so. He was great! Also saw The Cowsills without Susan at the St Francis Church festival. Wonderful show. They are so talented.

@TonyBoyOhBoy

2 жыл бұрын

One thing that really struck me as I worked on this was that despite their talent, was how down to earth and nice they all seemed regardless of all the pain and tragedy they'd gone through.

@feellucky271

2 жыл бұрын

I Saw The Coasters I think at the Fox and Hounds but boy that was a long time ago

It's really a shame that their father turned out to be such an excellent example of why entertainers should never have relatives involved in management. I enjoyed the Cowsills way back when.

Great video! So sad to see such a talented family fall apart so fast and mostly because of the father.

Thanks for your very interesting Cowsils clip. I have always loved their music and they still sound excellent today.

Inspiration for The Partridge Family TV show.

I’m sorry for all the pain that family suffered through, and to so many on this thread who suffered similarly. What a monster society we live in where parents can routinely marginalize kids as nothing more than kick-the-can trash. I know first-hand, but I just wanted to say that I am sorry to all of you who were unjustly treated so horribly to leave lasting scars. 😢

The Cowsills played a free show in downtown Worcester Mass in 1965.. They had a song called "all I wanna be is me". I still have the record. It wasn't a big hit. I never knew there was another Brother not in the band. Other favorite songs not mentioned here are "Poor Baby" and "In Need Of A Friend". I still remember cruising around and listening to those on 8 track.

I have heard Susan perform several times and she has one hell of a voice. Whether she sings with her brothers or anyone else, I love to hear her sing. She's magnificent.

Once upon a time... I knew the words to several of their songs. Had no clue about their dad. There was no internet and Tiger Beat only peddled happy stories in their rag. So sad. 😥

@franklinstephen3268

Жыл бұрын

Hi how’re you doing?

Saw the 3 in 2019 on the Happy Together tour in my town. My friend bought me a DVD in the lobby for my birthday, and as we were about to leave, I had to go back in to use the restroom. After that, we saw the Cowsills in the lobby talking with fans. When it was our turn, they all signed my DVD, and we (my friend and I) took our picture and video with them. Very nice people.

Had no idea things were so bad for these talented kids. Their records were top notch productions that still sound great today. It’s also a shame that the 20 million dollars they earned was lost by their abusive dad/manager. Helluva sad story…but thanks for sharing it with us. God bless the Cowsills.

Wow, I loved the music of the Cowsills. I was the Flower girl of my time. My heart just Breaks hearing all of this... sending my LOVE...

I remember them very well we went to school together in Rhode Island our fathers were both in the Navy. They would sometimes play their guitars before home room started.

@willobeafenwick4738

2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! We actually lived across the street from them, in Middletown RI. my dad was in the Navy too. We were there 1964-66, i was 6 years old.

@caroltomlin8822

Жыл бұрын

Charlotte: What a wonderful memory.

I'm so sad to hear what they endured from their Father🥺 I really enjoyed their music🤗

I had totally forgotten about the Cowsills. Thanks for the video.

Louise Palanker did a wonder job on this movie. Bought the CD myself. I also agree with you, anyone with an interest in the group or the 60s should see this. There is a lot more in the movie than what you even described.

@philwright2480

2 жыл бұрын

Wonder?

just saw the remaining members\-\susan , bob and paul - last sat. nite at the calvin theatre in northampton , mass with the 'happy together 'tour. and they are still great. appearing with the association , the vogues , the turtles and the buckinghams. excellent show

Interesting story. At around 10 yrs old I liven in Queens NY my little brother and I met Bill at our appartment laundromat. SO nice he sang us HAIR and Indian Lake. He was surprised I knew every word. Great guy. Around 71 or 72. Woodside Queens.

I still loved the Cowsills, and I'm 67.

Billy's talent is amazing. Blue Northern brought him back to mind. CKUA always keep him in our thoughts.

@cathy3546

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers for CKUA in Edmonton Alberta Canada 🇨🇦. Was a great radio station.

I'm 58 yrs old and i remember my older brother playing records by the Cowsills in the late 1960's.

Thank you for this video. The Cowsills were the inspiration for The Partridge Family. They also sang the original theme song for the TV show Love,American Style.

@TonyBoyOhBoy

3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it.

Thank you for doing this story. Heartbreaking what goes on behind what we see.

I saw the Cowsills in the early '70s at a mall called Miltary Circle in Norfolk, Virginia. The place was packed and The Cowsills were fantastic

⚘💕COWSILLS EXTRAORDINARY TALENT!⚘

I was only 3 in 1967....but grew up with their songs...... I'm very grateful that I didn't have a father like theirs. I play their music every week almost.

Thanks for sharing that. I actually did wonder what happened to them. Over the past recent years I occasionally watch one of their videos/ songs like from the Ed Sullivan Show. That's such a sad story that could have turned out differently.

@TonyBoyOhBoy

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, whenever I'd hear one of their songs, I had those same thoughts.

I lived that abuse in the 60s/70s. The terror of a Narcissistic Psychopath is life warping.

@dampergoldenrod4156

2 жыл бұрын

the women paired off with those kind of men should have been held accountable by the 1990s but many still defended their husbands.

@Grannathinks

2 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed, my mother was a narcissist. The scars are deep and lasting.

@williamelliott

2 жыл бұрын

@@Grannathinks so was my mother and she was the meanest person I ever knew

@itsjustme7487

2 жыл бұрын

It was 50s and 60s for Me and my 4 siblings. Im the last one left.

@sheldoncooper1134

2 жыл бұрын

There father was a selfish Nut! People like him are a disgrace. Very 😢 sad.

This compelled me to watch the documentary. I love the Cowsills. It's sad to know their dad was an abusive asshole. I admire the sibs for staying close in spite of their father's BS. RIP Barry & Bill, and now Richard.

GREAT thing is they still sing together at the fair every summer... we'll most of them.

I adored these guys. I was Catholic and thought I'd be perfect in this family. I went to a concert in Twin Falls Idaho. Love you guys

@franklinstephen3268

Жыл бұрын

Hi how’re you doing?

The Cowsills was my very first concert when they played at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington Texas during the summer of 1968. I waited for the song I went to hear, "The Rain, The Park, and Other Things", then I with a few friends took off to raise havoc at the park. 😂

I saw that movie and i loved them in 68 to 72. I also wondered WHAT happened to the group. They were all so talented but at least we had them for a while. That dad was horrible and mom should have done something. Bud had also tried to molest Susan at 11 years old. I kept thinking back in 68 what it was like to be the younger like Susan and have 6 brothers!? I also think now how tough it was for the family to do interviews and take photos when life was much harder with DAD! I still love their music today. Thanks for talking about them!

They put Rhode Island on the musical map! Cowsills made us proud!

My parents took me to the fair in 1970 to see them. They were Awesome!