Documentary available via download from iTunes and Amazon (You will need to scroll down for the link).
The documentary special “David Cassidy: The Last Session,” intertwines an intimate biography of the late David Cassidy as told through his own words in never-before-heard audio tapes from 1976 with a raw and poignantly filmed final recording session. Grappling with the onset of dementia and headed into the studio to record a tribute to his father, Jack Cassidy, David invited a documentary film crew to chronicle the journey. During production David fell gravely and unexpectedly ill and it was during this time, he revealed to producers that his struggle with alcoholism had continued up through the recording session, and that his doctors had concluded that alcohol poisoning had likely been the chief cause of his tragic health decline, including his dementia. He would tragically pass away a few weeks later.
https://www.facebook.com/AETV/videos/10156262363399799/
The documentary about the music and life of David Cassidy, entitled David Cassidy: The LAST SESSION is scheduled to air on the A&E Network on June 11 at 9PM ET/PT.
Hope it does David justice. Sian (England)
It does far more than that.
“Just David” was the understatement of his lifetime.
R.I.P. to one of the world’s most talented performers; a performer with some very special friends.
Me too. Still really don’t know what to think.
Weronika, Poland.
I don’t seem to have any sound with the trailer. Speakers check out elsewhere.
Oh well, the words typed on the screen say it all — a part of our homes. A part of our families.
Either way, David was working on his documentary, and I’m glad it got accomplished, David would be happy for that, let’s wait and see, life is not perfect, as we know David’s life had bumps in the road, but David Cassidy sure was a big STAR, who will always be missed, I hope they show his achievements, and hard work in his documentary, that alone definitely shows who David Cassidy was.
It makes me feel so sad they talk about David in past 🙁
Araceli, I still feel sad about that too, hope the documentary focuses on showcasing his talents.
Sandra
Sydney, Australia
His pain’s in the past, Araceli. Take a little comfort from that thought. Sian (hugs from England)
Thank you, Sian. This is my only positive thought now.
But – please don’t think I am blaming David’s friends who appeared in the documentary – no-one, David included, knew how the film would turn out.
I know Arcelia, I’m sad to, we the world,and his precious family and friends, and all the fans, We lost David here on earth, we must believe in God, and David was called home. I will never get over the sadness, so happy to celebrate David’s life and achievements, and to keep his memories on earth, forever in our hearts.
The latest news is an audio of David saying he had liver disease due to his drinking. This is very sad to hear but not a surprise.
I hadn’t heard any of the documentary preview clips until just now: I wasn’t able to access them.
Having just heard the clip of David speaking about alcohol; I think that the documentary might be quite profound. It might be revealing in a way that can help others understand David more deeply but also – grasp the limitations of success and of fame… Sian
Since David died, I have wished someone could have helped him give up the alcohol, but I realise now, the only person who could have helped him was himself.
He had everything and was his own worst enemy . Another lesson David Cassidy gave his fans. His life must have been hell .
At last now without pain.
Sad but true
Sorry Jane! I mean that many of David’s fans are bound to have mixed feelings about the film – my opinion is that I personally don’t want to see it, but obviously other David fans may wish to – I only hope the film can concentrate on David’s talent, and all the fun everyone had who was lucky enough to see him in concert, and the enjoyment David gave to everyone in the 1970’s with the PF. Plus, everything else David did proving he was much more than many people gave him credit for- such as his starring role in Blood Brothers.
David told the final truth in the end, that took courage with all he was going through. He was working on his documentary, let’s watch it and thank David, he wanted that for us all, and let’s thank the people involved in finishing, for doing that for David Cassidy. There’s a saying, never a perfect picture, in David Cassidy we had a perfect star, we loved, and David knew that.
…Must have taken courage. I feel pretty certain I’ll see the documentary some day… Whatever the emphasis; there may always be other documentaries to redress any imbalances. Anything’s possible. Sian
My heart hurts for all of them. Alcoholism is awful for the one drinking and everyone around them. My brother is an alcoholic. It reeks havoc on everyone. What can you say? Heartbreak. Utter heartbreak. He brought such joy to others. I wish he could have found it permanently for himself He has now He is in the presence of God. Bless his heart and soul with love.
Debbie
We could do everything to make him happy. He gave us such joy and love. Just can’t find words. The only consolation is that now he is free of pain .
Dearest David R.I.P.
Hello to Everyone! This is Carmen from Facebook (I’ve been sharing scans of David Cassidy with Jane featuring my vintage teen magazines so she can share them with all of YOU!). I just wanted my first post here to be a greeting and a “Thank you” to Jane, David himself and to all of you for allowing me to become part of your ‘family’ and to make my life a little easier during what has been a rough period since last summer. David’s work, both acting and singing, has been a great help to me during my personal journey of healing. So, thank you from the bottom of my heart for allowing me to celebrate David Cassidy’s work and life with each of you.
Most Sincerely and Warmly,
Carmen Lozano
Carmen , thanks so much for these teen mags, such a joy to read them!
Hello Weronika! 🙂 You are so very welcome! I’m enjoying reading them, too. I had purchased many of them about seventeen years ago and hadn’t read them since. They’ve been stored in boxes. I had originally intended to put them all online in some incredible website of my own design, but I don’t know when or if that will ever happen. At least I can share them with David’s fans. Now, it’s like having Christmas almost everyday – or at least when I go through them to find articles and photos of David. I started expanding my collection to include 1970 -1972 magazines since the last week of January, as my collection was more heavily focused on 1973-1975. Glad to be able to share them with others and hopefully bring some joy to David’s fans!
~Carmen~
thank you carmen, it has been a journey for me back to the 70s, when david came into my life via the partridge family, a lovely man gone.
Hi Barbara. 🙂 You’re welcome! It’s been a journey for me, too, as I remember the actors and TV shows and music groups featured. Those magazines capture a portion of my childhood. As a costumer in the motion picture industry, they also make excellent research materials.
David is not completely “gone,” in my opinion. His music, acting and human kindness remain. He’s not with us physically, but we are more than just physical beings. We have a soul or a Spirit, and that cannot be destroyed. It can transform, but I don’t believe energy (and we are all made up of energy) can be destroyed or created. I think I read that somewhere. I’m not a scientist, but I do recall reading something to that effect.
As was said by a certain psychic many years ago, MJ’s spirit and love live on his music. I believe the same holds true for David, regardless as to whether or not one believes in life after death or psychics. The LOVE remains, even after everything else is gone.
In the end, LOVE is all that really matters, I think. As Patrick Swayze says in the film “Ghost,” you take the love you have for others with you.
~Carmen~
Thank you so much carmen for you magazines. Most every day I look if there is a new one. Its really a joy to read them and to see David at his young age. I miss him soo and will always love him.
Hello Gaby! 🙂 You’re welcome! The pleasure is all mine, as I get to see and read the articles and photos of David, and learn more about him in the process. The teen magazines are often accurate when it comes to some things pertaining to the actors and singers they write about. I know it’s been said that all the “teeny bopper” magazines are just PR (public relations) stuff and full of inaccurate information in general, but that’s not true. “Tiger Beat” had the actor/ singer fill out a long questionnaire that they could use to ‘flesh out’ their articles on the person, and in some cases, the actor/ singer himself had his own page or column to write to the fans. David had such a column and/ or page in certain magazines. Also, David’s own mother, Evelyn herself, wrote about David in numerous issues “16 Magazine,” which you will all get to see and read for yourselves eventually. I’ve been learning about David through these magazines, and it’s been very interesting.
I think of all the magazines I have, David – if he were here – would enjoy the ones featuring his dear mother’s thoughts, observations, feelings and wishes for David the most. I think he would be very touched to read what she said about him and to see the photos.
You’ll get to see more magazines soon, Gaby. There’s so much more to come. I just have to co-ordinate my efforts, energy and time with Jane’s.
Warmly,
Carmen
We are the ones who have to thank you for the lovely magazines and beautiful pics you have shared with us during all these months. Keep them coming. Hugs ♥
Hello dear Araceli! I have an aunt with your name. 🙂
I will keep the magazines coming, with Jane’s wonderful help and support. She does incredible work with Photoshop to bring out the best in those centerfold posters of David, not to mention taking my scans and bringing them to you via this website! She’s a true gem! I couldn’t do this without her.
Much more to come!
Warmly,
Carmen
I would like to thank you for all you have shared with us.
Personally, I was cut off from it all in 1973 just a few months after having the privilege to see him in concert at the CNE in Toronto, I was 12 and having moved with my parents to the Azores. Only after the internet arrived was I able to access material published online and get up to date on his life.
What a joy to see his success in so many endeavors. I feel really bad that the industry still tries to ignore his work not giving any public recognition.
Thank you again and thank you, Jane, for your work on this site.
Hello Ana,
You are so very welcome! 🙂 The Internet is incredible in terms of allowing us to share information with each other, regardless as to where in the world we live. Yes, it has its dark side, but the Internet, when used carefully and constructively, can be a very powerful tool for sharing, teaching, learning and entertaining.
I remember first experiencing it in 1997, and being AMAZED that I could read articles about Leonard Nimoy from his fans around the world, including vintage magazine articles they shared. That’s when it occurred to me that we can be located in one place, with our magazine collections, and we can share those collections with others around the world. It’s incredible! I’ve been a BIG “Star Trek” fan for many years and a big Leonard Nimoy fan. I worked at Paramount Pictures in the mid to late 1990s and had access to the original “Star Trek” costumes, which were held in storage. I also occasionally worked on “Deep Space Nine” and “Voyager” as a costumer.
Regarding the entertainment/ music industry not acknowledging David’s contributions, I have my thoughts and theories on that, but it would take too long to explain here, and might not be the best thing to do right now. So, I’ll keep my thoughts to myself until an appropriate time and place for expression.
Your fellow David Cassidy fan and friend,
Carmen
I’m intrigued – Carmen. A couple of times we (on this website) have discussed why David seemed to be denied enough respect/acclaim/appreciation etc. – especially from men. Thank you so much for your efforts to bring us your magazine mementos to this site… Sian
Thank you Carmen i have loved reading them. What a treasure trove you have x
You’re welcome, Maggie, and yes, it is a treasure trove! I like the way you phrase it! It’s almost been like having Christmas every day when I open a “new” magazine to read it and find pages on David. 🙂
Warmly,
Carmen
Thank you so much Carmen. I love all of your contributions and for making every little girl smile when a new magazine came out. We are those little girls, we are still here, and now.. we’re missing David. It’s like we’ve lost someone we love and still love and never got a chance to be with him. I keep asking myself, “why? why?” he was so talented and beautiful, why did he have to have such a tortured soul, sad and lonely. I’m glad he knew we all loved him.
Thank you again, for all you have done for us.
Dearest Julie,
Your post was so touching and moving. I completely understand your feelings. I knew even before I started to share these magazines with Jane for uploading to David’s website that the vintage magazines, articles and photos would bring back long dormant memories and feelings of youth for many of David’s fans. They would capture feelings from long ago. . . feelings and memories that have been ‘sleeping.’
You HAVE lost someone that you loved, still love and never got a chance (in most cases) to personally meet and interact with. Your ‘connection’ with him was through his performances as an actor and singer. And through the teen magazines.
The same questions of “why, why?” were asked nine years ago by millions of Michael Jackson fans around the world, many of whom expressed the exact same sentiments of “a tortured soul, sad and lonely.” MJ had millions of fans around the world, two broken marriages, three beautiful children, but he was also sad and lonely throughout his life.
These incredibly talented and gifted artists PAY AN ENORMOUS PRICE FOR FAME, MONEY, SUCCESS AND BEING ABLE TO MAKE OTHERS HAPPY.
I have yet to see the documentary on David, but having worked in the motion picture industry for nearly thirty years, I already knew some things about stardom and how things in the industry work. I have had the hardest time knowing since David died that he was lied to, deceived, manipulated and used as a young performer. My greatest source of frustration has been with the people who mismanaged his young career. My second source of sadness and frustration lies with the fact that David, unlike Donny Osmond and Michael Jackson, had NO PERSONAL SUPPORT SYSTEM TO HELP HIM. I have wished with all my heart that I could travel back in time to warn him and help him, knowing what I know now. But as with MJ, I would have been kept away by David’s ‘people,” and anyone else trying to help him would have been regarded as a threat to the Money Machine. I’ll leave it at that.
David had another issue deep inside that my magazine collection is revealing, quite openly via David’s own words and columns, that apparently the documentary did not address. He was searching for something – or rather, SOMEONE – very special. You will read his thoughts and feelings about ‘Her’ in time.
There was definitely more than one David Cassidy. He was multifaceted as an actor/ singer, but also as a person.
Your friend,
Carmen
Thanks to everyone for your comments, you summed up my feelings so well, I have such mixed feelings too, David gave us so much joy and love but he suffered so much pain and heartbreak. But I will always love him and remember all the joy he brought us, thank you David for sharing your tremendous, unique talents with all of us, I’ll always treasure that and keep your memory alive, you were such a gift to all of us, such a shining ray of light, may God bless you and keep you. I’ll always miss you but will take comfort knowing that you’re finally out of pain and you can spend eternity in heaven with your family, especially your parents and grandparents who you loved so dearly. All my love , Judy
Beautiful post Judy. Thank you.
Weronika
Thanks Weronika, good to hear from you. I’ve been following your posts during your trip, sounds like you had a wonderful time, so great that you were able to visit some of the same places where David spent time. Glad you had a fun and safe journey.
I feel so sorry for David, he had his ups and downs in his life as we all know ,but the thought that he turned to alcohol to cover up the sadness and emptiness that resulted in alcohol poisoning and liver disease is so very sad. The trouble is when someone has an addiction ,sometimes they find it impossible to stop. To think such a lovely kind talented man who brought joy and light to so many people’s lives including my own when at the age of twelve ,going through difficult times ,that his own life had such a tragic end . DAVID FOREVER IN MY HEART XXX
It always seemed to me that although David was so loved, cherished and admired by millions of people around the world, he always had trouble loving himself. It may have been due to his parents divorce at such a young age, his father’s erratic behavior due to a personality disorder and his mother’s way of life, prioritizing her career as an actress leading her to travel permanently, leaving David at his grandparents’ care.
His childhood was definitely not an easy one. I remember his then questioning why journalists suddendly became interested even in what kind of toothpaste he used. He naturally found it absurd, which was unusual, especially at a time when fame seemed to just be enjoyed by stars without questioning it in any way.
We now all wish we would have been able to reach out to him somehow to have been able to alleviate his sadness.
Yes I agree with you Isabel ,and I wish too we could have reached out to him during his sadness
It’s with great sadness that I am writing this,David was loved by millions but just couldn’t love himself,he gave so much happiness and joy to others,he probably put more pressure on himself by lying about having dementia,we now know the truth and it came from the man we loved himself,so no need for speculation,that took great courage to do that I admire your honesty.What a legacy you have left RIP until we meet again 💔💔💔
As I understand it; David hadn’t been lying about having dementia – he had thought he did have it. The doctor had concluded that it was alcohol-related dementia. David had lied about (maybe having stopped?) his drinking.
What I find astonishing and devastating is his use of the reword “emptiness”… That blew me away – completely. Si
Not reword; *word*
Not Si; *Sian*
Sian have you read this article wrote by his ghost writer? According to him David in the 90s was very depressive and it was a constant struggle for him to find just a reason to live and because he was such a good actor he pretended and showed a happy face to the world.
Sorry for mistakes I’m in a tram , just have arrived to Warsaw.
Glad you’ve arrived back. I haven’t read the article, Weronika but I have a feeling that David must have been feeling sad and empty all his life. That’s enough for me; absolutely mind-blowing. Sian
Everyone has summed up things so well, and we all still have so much love for David.
It’s heartbreaking that he had so much anguish in his life when he gave us so much happiness.
Love to all fans out there as it’s hard.
My poor David… I can´t believe anyone could help him 🙁
I will always love you, my sweetie ♥
It would be great if we could buy a copy of the documentary that A&E is doing on June 11th. I and I’m sure many would love to have a copy of it.
I must admit I’m a little apprehensive about watching this A&E documentary about David Cassidy because I don’t know how they are going to present the facts of his life. Are they going to do justice to the life of an amazing and talented person who was loved unconditionally by millions of people or are they going to try and sensationalize the fact that like all of us he was a human being who faced personal challenges in life? Regardless of the cause of his death, David was so much more than the demons that haunted him. He left behind a legacy that will live on and on. Like all of the fans who followed him through the years, his passing hit me like a punch in the stomach, but now 7 months after his death all I want is for his life to be truthfully honored. I’m going to have to pass judgement on this documentary after it has been shown.
On http://www.aenetworks.com – dated 6 June
http://www.aenetworks.com/article/david-cassidy-opens-about-his-alcoholism-and-health-new-ae-doc-david-cassidy-last-session
Thank you for the link, Deb M: I think that the documentary may turn out to be very good. Do hope I’m right about that. Sian
David’s depression is sad. But I feel sure he had happy periods in his life too. He loved Sue and Beau. He must have derived satisfaction from his theatre work too. He loved his racehorses. My late ex husband was an alcoholic and the sad thing is that drinking increases depression. I feel sure the alcoholism was a vicious circle for him. It would have robbed him of those he loved – as in the case of my ex husband. And it robbed him of.his own personality and sense of self worth. Whatever drove him to drink initially wouldnt have compared with the issues caused through alcoholism. Let us hope that before it took hold of him he did have happy times.
I read all the post. What I truly believe is that
David Cassidy was used most of his life.
Everybody wanted a piece of him. His fans
were the only people that truly loved him.
Plus his son Beau loved him. Danny Bonaduce
was a very good friend of David’s. Danny
fought his demons, he became clean and sober.
For the love of God who knows why David
could not get sober and put the booze down!
David’s contribution to society was immense!
Let’s remember all the good things David did!
I am a David Cassidy fan forever! Hi Denice!
Felicia, I suspect that there may be a few people who truely loved David whom you’ve left out. No worries but I wouldn’t want there to be any hurt feelings. (I’m glad that Saratoga was fantastic for you and that your friendship with Denice has blossomed). Sian
I am amazed in a positive way at the out pour of love shown by us fans! I respect the person David was, his work, talent, music genius and contributions to the causes he embraced.He shared so much with us and I believe, based on his book, he knew we loved him truly. God blessed him with so many qualities that we all recognize. I hope the documentary will be available to the rest of the world in some manner because I will be searching the internet and this site to see how I will be able to see it.
I hope it is a celebration if Davids´life and the legacy he left.
I was fortunate to see him in concert in 2002. I had always hoped to see him again with my husband. He apologized to all the husbands for being dragged there by their wives. My husband says he’s going to hide David from me in heaven. I couldn’t help but laugh! David would probably laugh at that, too.
I miss him. I would have liked to have been his friend. His family, his friends and his fans will always love him. Love never dies. No matter, love never dies.
Amen to your words….” I would have liked to have been his friend. His family, his friends and his fans will always love him. Love never dies. No matter, love never dies”.
Sian, I stand corrected there were many people
that truly loved David. Not just his fans. His
Family and friends loved him. He touched a lot
of lives! He has been dead for 7 months and this
website is still going strong! Once a David Cassidy
fan always a David Cassidy fan. It was a pure joy
to meet Denice in person. She is awesome person
and a true friend! And to think we met on this
website about 18 months ago, and finally met
in person. I have made a friend for life.
Sian, you take care!
Thanks so much. I’m really pleased about your friendship. I don’t want to join Facebook but I have a feeling that I’ll eventually get to see those photos. Sometimes even when I miss out on stuff (generally TV etc.) serendipity often takes over, later. Sian
Polish websites have never been interested in David Cassidy, but today there are some articles about David’s problems with alcohol, that he deceived all ,and about documentary. Not a single sentence about his music. The worst kind of journalism.I’m furious.
Yes me too here Weronika, though the short piece I saw just now, was at least a little kinder than other “journalism” that relies on shocking the readers. Unfortunately, A+E have probably released the trailer with David talking about his alcoholism to generate as much publicity as possible to maximize the number of viewers for the documentary. The thing I want to shout out from the rooftops about that piece of film (in the trailer) is that David is being quoted for saying he didn’t have dementia and being quoted as having lied about his drinking. Yet he was speaking only a week after being treated for liver damage, which his doctor said could cause dementia. He could still have been very confused. Whatever the cause, he HAS suffered memory loss, and the media should treat him and his words gently. I am praying that the way the documentary is put together is respectful, and that they contextualize what he says.
And by the way, I am so happy you had a great trip round England. It was so nice to follow your travels, and hello to everyone else here. Hope you have a lovely weekend. Lyn, Australia.
I’m afraid that it will be a difficult time for David’s family and for us , fans …
Lyn, thank you , yes it was a great time , also because I was listening to David’s music and was in some of the places he had performed. David Cassidy , in some way , really accompanied me . I’ve met a lot of fantastic people , made new friends and seen amazing places. It has been my dream to go there since the 70s, and reality exceeded the dream.
xxx Have a nice weekend too .
Hugs Weronika
Sorry everyone, the phone call was 2 weeks after David went to hospital, not one.
I’m taking comfort from the thought that the worst TV interview I ever saw/heard was David Cassidy being interviewed by Eamonn Holmes… I reckon that the makers of this A&E documentary will be much more sympathetic and exploratory than that (and more, besides…) Just a hunch… Sian
I must confess that to this time I’ve avoided these last interviews, just have seen fragments, it was too painful.. But after reading your post have decided to watch some of them , not to be such a coward. So just have seen this one with this E.Holmes..I don’t regret, I should have seen it earlier , really can’t imagine sth more awful , what an arrogant bully , it was like kicking someone , David being so vulnerable.
Weronika – I won’t write the word (about Eamonn) that springs to mind. Suffice it to say, it’s my idea of a cruel approach to an interviewee who’s obviously got a problem… Sian
Hi to all… Weronika, same here in Spain, my friend. They forget him for 40 plus years and they came up when he left us. I am really sad because they only show David when there is a bad new about him 🙁
All I know is that David brought a lot of joy to my life. And for that I will be eternally grateful. God Bless David Cassidy.
Felicia, I just read both of your posts, you spoke the truth about David, I agree you are right about all you said, about David, and we are here today because David Cassidy had his website for us fans, I would of never met you Felicia, if I didn’t become a posting fan and take risks, I would like to join facebook,someday, I feel there is more to be in honor and David Cassidy in the future, so Sian I understand your thoughts about not joining facebook, but with each wonderful fan of David’s, they post so much on facebook, never know, and I am always going to be a posting fan right here, and another thank you to Jane, for all she has done. Hi Felicia, I’m back from Atlantic City, I loved Cape May, and the dolphins I saw, on a boat ride. And your friendship means alot to me and I’m auntie , to Danny Boy, your kitten is precious and so, so, so, cute. Today I’m getting my copy of people magazine, David Cassidy meant so much, I will always miss him, God gave us, David, and David is at peace, that’s what I must believe, the sadness just won’t go away, I feel a bond here with you all,David Cassidy gave us this place to be together.
Hi everyone! Y’all have spoken so well about David. I don’t do social media (facebook, instagram, etc.) However, I do participate in this one. I fell for David at 8 years old. I’ve followed him over the years. My family never let me forget it either!
I have always felt there was so much more to him than the “Keith Partridge” character. He was so talented. I wish the industry would have taken him seriously. I feel they treated him unfairly. To them I say:
He is gone now. He can no longer defend himself. Please let us have our memories, our love and affection for this man. Don’t treat him as a joke, a silly “teen idol”, a has been. He was a blessing!
Let him rest in peace, in love, in happiness, in heaven.
Thank you for reading this post. I had to get that off my mind.
Y’all take care. God bless.
Debbie
Debbie – he doesn’t need to defend himself; he’s got us!!! Sian
Hi Sian,
So true! I didn’t think about that!
Debbie
Our King of Hearts 💖
So much love for David here – just wonderful
I was just thinking – an ocean of love… Sian
Hi everyone
I guess its of little consequence now, but I’m not convinced that David didn’t believe he did have dementia. In the clip he sounds so exuberant and relieved about his memory coming back to him. It’s so very tragic.
The press have predictably if perhaps erroneously jumped on the deceit waggon – it sells “news” to people who maybe feel better by pointing a judgmental finger at someone else. Lazy journalism for the compassionately challenged.
im sure we all wish we could have intervened in some way that could have helped him find a better coping mechanism. I can only hope that in telling his story it will save another family from similar suffering. It’s strange to think that we probably all have to cope with sadness or emptiness of some degree in our life,but school curriculums don’t address this. And yet Im still waiting to find a use for quite a lot of the math and other stuff I was taught. Life skills are surely at least as important?
Fans will always have unconditional love and compassion for David. It’s not something we chose exactly – its something his energy compelled from us. His legacy will endure, but we can’t expect that everyone will be on that wavelength. It’s just wonderful to know there are so many like minds across the world, and I’m so looking forward to meeting some of you in August.
Beautifully said Diane.
Wonderfully said Diane.
I agree with you about the press jumping on the deceit waggon and the lazy journalism. They obviously just picked out the bits of the phone call that they wanted to get at David again as they olways seems to do, or only listened to the shorter version of the phone call. In the longer version David clearly say about his memory coming back and the doctor at the hospital saying that they believe that the dementia he had was related to his alcoholism. When David says ” That he dosen’t have dementia at this stage in his life”, I believe he talking of the hereditary dementia that his mother and grandfateher had and not that he never had any type of dementia, when clearly from wht the doctor said he had alcohol related dementia. It is as you said lazy journalism, jumping to conclusions before researching your subject properly.
I’m one of those fans that wished they could have intervenedin someway to help him find a better coping mechansim. I also hope that telling his story it will save another family from similar suffering.
Doreen
You are all so wonderful and right. I am so glad Sian you felt the same about that awful Eamon Holmes interview. If I ever came across.him I would tell him what I thought of his lack of compassion and cruel jibes. It was so obvious poor David had big problems and Eamon gave him no respect in spite of David’s huge talents and achievements. It was a pathetic, shallow interview, just sensationalisind poor David’s financial and personal woes. I.hope some day Eamon is.on the receiving end of lack of compassion and respect, just so he knows what it’s like. Sorry to rant. He made my blood boil at the time and still does!
…On the other hand – does the aforementioned interviewer have a fan club to rival The Beatles and Elvis? …That’s that problem sorted! Sian
I agree Jane. I always wondered if when the news of David’s ill health came out, Eamon Holmes regretted the way he treated David in that interview. I would hope so.
I’ve not watched it thru. I don’t like that skill-less sort of journalism, and prefer not to waste my time with it. It’s a form of bullying of the worst order, and reflects shamefully on the incompetence of interviewer resorting to that sort of strategy. I stopped listening to radio 4 several years ago when I concluded sadly that even the beeb had succumbed and resorted daily to bear baiting journalism.it’s just not interesting or worthwhile! It’s all about the consummate arrogance of the interviewer and nothing to do with the subject. Totally unprofessional, and self seeking, and shameful.
Agree that the interviewer showed total disrespect for his subject. Perhaps he had an off day himself. I hope he regrets his unprofessionalism and he must surely have banked some bad karma that day whether he was simply grumpy,or of more malign intent.
And yes Sian, from what I did see it looked very much like he was crowing at David’s misfortune. I wonder how he’d feel if the tables were turned. Pure arrogance and professionalism.
I’ve noticed an apparent increase in “bear baiting journalism” in recent years, too. I think it’s become very fashionable. The irony is that more subtle interviewing is often much more successful in drawing people out; even when the interviewees are tricky politicians. Sian
Sad but true. There are people who find this entertaining and enjoy watching the victim squirm. I have discussed this with colleagues who have said as much. I don’t watch soaps any more for the same reason. Growing up in an unhappy household it’s neither amusing or entertaining to watch human beings behave so disrespectful to each other, tho thankfully it isn’t necessary to have that experience in order to respect others.
Hi Jane,when watching that interview,EAMOMN HOLMES was well aware what he was doing,and deliberately started to press all the wrong buttons.I was so angry I wrote a letter to the network.I have never watched the programme again when they 2 are on it.He seems to feed on other people’s misfortunes.
“Un-professionalism”
Apologies! Spellchecker strikes again
Incidentally…
Watching some old clips last night….I hadn’t realised that
Wish you were here….is the name of the show that David’s father was in when David was watching with his mum at 3 yrs old. It must have had great emotional appeal for David, and such fond memories.
We are so lucky to have the tracks he managed to complete, but this has surely got to be the ultimate in ” leave them wanting more” ?!!
You know, I keep watching that recorded phone conversation and the more I listen to it, the more angry I get because the headlines on the internet said that David Cassidy lied about having dementia. There is absolutely NOTHING in that recorded conversation that indicates that he lied about having dementia. He also said in the recorded conversation that he lied about his drinking, but it doesn’t say when – we all know he lied about his drinking . . . he said it in the Piers Morgan interview. Is there anything in his recorded conversation that says, “I lied about my drinking because I’ve been drinking this whole time in the last two years when everyone thought I was sober.” No he doesn’t say that. I have to watch the whole documentary to see if there’s more to it and if there is, it won’t matter to me because it’s the truth. And that’s all I want is the truth. I don’t want anyone lying or twisting things about him. But if they are screaming with these internet headlines that he lied about being sober in the last part of his life and lied about having dementia based only on that recording, I’m going to be pissed, because there’s nothing there! I will watch the doc to see and whatever the story is, I will be fine with it as long as it’s the TRUTH!!
They are jumping to conclusions based on that recording of the phone conversiation, they have just picked out the pieces for sensationalism. It makes you wonder if the even listened to the phone call at all or least not the longer version that has the bit about the dementia. I believe that when David says ” That i don’t have dementia at this stage in my life” he is talking of the type of dementia that his mother and grandfather had.
I’m assuming that you live in America, as you say you will watch the documentary, unfortunately I live in the UK and keeping fingers etc crossed that we do get to see it at some stage.
Doreen
They are going to sell the doc on Amazon, Doreen!!
I don’t care if a sick man lies about his illness, but I’m going to be pissed if the media tells lies about a man who is dead.
Remaining calm about this matter is very important. That is the way to enhance the reputation of David Cassidy’s fans and – ultimately – give more credence to any criticisms we make – in the future. Sian
Sian: Some of these comments from fans are just embarrassing. The show hasn’t even aired yet. A&E clearly couldn’t have made this documentary without approval and permission to get into the studio.
Maybe David was too embarrassed to tell all because he knew how fans felt? Who knows. In some states, you cannot record audio without permission. We cannot be defensive as fans. The whole truth must be told and David’s demise, apparently, which will be clearly shown probably from the alcohol poisoning is going to be upsetting. But, we have to be able to take it no matter how painful it is to watch happen.
The question I just cannot rationalize is — How could he not have known how many people cared about him from family and friends to fans? So tragic. The ending none of us wanted, most especially David and his family. He just couldn’t stop himself from the disease of alcohol.
He didn’t want to be Jack. He didn’t want to be Elvis. I prayed he would be like Sinatra — aging gracefully and singing with that twinkle in his eye to the end. I encourage fans to hold criticisms until the show is aired on Monday. We don’t have the full story.
David was a big boy and made his own decisions — like all of us — and, for sure, we’ve all got ones we regret. Personally, I think David decided to join with A&E on this documentary because he was just too ashamed. He’ll always have that place in our hearts and the goal should be to carry on the good feelings of being fans for 40+ years.
Hoping fans temper comments until after Monday.
Great post. I just so sad and we , fans ,we will take it ,watch and pray for him, no matter how painful it will be.
Your words resonate, Mary. I keep thinking about genetics and those vital early years (in all our lives). How many of us have ways we just can’t seem to change? I’m so glad you posted. Sian
I think much of the concern in recent posts here in this blog has not been about the documentary itself, but the sensational response by some media to the most recently released trailer…at least that was what had worried me. And it is nice for us to be able to explore some of those thoughts with others in this space. Those of you who post are quite respectful and I am thankful for that.
Lyn, it’also my opinion.
Weronika
I found this helped me understand a little more about the producers approach to the documentary.
I am agonising over whether to make further comment other than to say I felt somewhat reassured and also moved by what I read.
https://nypost.com/2018/06/08/david-cassidys-tragic-final-days/
Lyn
Lyn: Unsure how you came across this article, but wow.
Showing David barely able to walk? This 2 hour special could be as dramatic as the Farrah Fawcett recording of her battle with cancer.
Thanks for finding it.
I think it was obvious even in the 70s that David Cassidy had problem with alcohol. After 1974 he partied hard, and Sam, his friend,wrote that he (Sam)had to move out from their house because he couldn’ stand people who had constantly where there.
And after that Jack died and Ruth, who had been much more than a manager and John Lennon was killed and also marriage with Kay Lenz started to collapse. David was really very lonely .It’s not that I’m looking for excuses for him , sure he was grown up. And I’m also grown up and as I ‘ve said before I want to know the truth
Not where – were
No excuses needed. Sian
Mary – emotional patterns can repeat throughout a person’s life; again and again. Even if a person thinks they’ve sorted themselves out… Sian
“Emotional Intelligence” (by Daniel Goleman, 1995) is brilliant on this. Sian
Sian: Thanks for note about Daniel Goleman.
Oh my gosh. Read the article from NY Post below and share.
This is going to be very difficult to watch.
Reposting link from Lyn above:
https://nypost.com/2018/06/08/david-cassidys-tragic-final-days/
No wonder A&E is dedicating 2 hours to this — showing David barely able to walk?
This is clearly going to be more than the recording studio footage.
Fans had better prepare.
Post no. 21 (above) written by Deb M, gives a link which also tells of 1976 clips of David speaking and many contributions to the documentry from his friends and associates… the documentary is not only the recordings and the deteriorating health. Sian
Barbara;
This documentary is going to be brutal to watch.
I have read all the post and I have come to the
conclusion that this website is an important
part of everybodies day. Every David Cassidy
fan is so special! We have all loved this man
for over 40 years. When I am having a bad day
I can post on this website and things get better.
Denice I liked your post. Welcome back from
Atlantic City! Denice after I read your post,
I felt so good. I think People magazine did a fair
job on the article on David. Now only time will
tell how the Biography special will go about
David on June 11th at 9 pm on A&E. I hope it
does David justice! To all the loyal David Cassidy
fans around the world and to my dear friend
Denice , have a great day!
I wish I could be in the USA watching it with you and several of the fans. I’m sure there’d be a lot of tears and quite a few stunned silences. However, I have gained the impression that this documentary was made in good faith and it will undoubtedly release a tidal wave of love for David… Pure unconditional love. Sian (many hugs and of course a little sadness but also recogntion of David Cassidy’s many shining gifts to the world…)
Well said Sian.
I totally agree with you and as I live in the UK, I will have to wait to see this.
Doreen
Thanks, Doreen. Sian
I saw the clip of the recorded phone conversation for A E, at the end of David’s life, it’s David, it’s painful to hear, and it makes you sad, For me it is the truth from David , I believe every word, he said, we have to honor David for his talent and achievements, and the love and joy he gave, but let’s be thankful for his courageous courage of the truth. He was always, famous, right to the end, that is why we have a documentary of his life, that is why people magazine did another article, and he performed right to the end, and David Cassidy was known worldwide, and loved worldwide. I wonder how many airplane flights total he was on in his lifetime? And how many shows he had to rehearse his lines for, including stage concerts and theatre? David Cassidy never let us down performing, and if that is where he was most happy I’m glad all us fans were there to see history made in David Cassidy legacy of credits. David is at rest, I don’t think A E will let David down, they really liked him. We are going to see the great times, and the sadness in the end. Let’s be together on this, respect the truth from David, and remember he was always there for his fans, and we are here together, and Felicia thank you for your post, I felt your words as a uplift, and the truth , and your right only time will tell. As a David Cassidy fan, no one can take David Cassidy place, he has his own place in entertainment history, and as far as I’m concerned David Cassidy been history for over 40 + years. Our Love for David Cassidy will never go away.
Denice thank you
You have this gift, finding right words.
“Our love for David will never go away”
NEVER!!
Catherine, I love this website because it’s a place where every single post is important and the feeling which connects us is our love for David Cassidy even when sometimes we have different opinions. And yes, he made us feel young and happy every time.
I’m so sorry connects or connecting so many mistakes I’m at the wedding (not mine) but you know reading posts all the time.
According to A&E – David gave his permission and was aware that his calls were being recorded. Sian
Bless you for helping animals in distress Claire
Hi Catherine from PA. I respect your summary.
I have this feeling we are going to thank A&E for doing this.
Yes, media has been horrible, but David had to give permission for this entire project. I wonder if he has actually left us some kind of gift trying to show the deterioration of his health and emotional state?
I don’t have cable (too much camera motion for my balance issues) but I’ve asked a neighbor to record it for me.
I could be wrong, but I wonder if we’re going to feel privileged to see what he has tried to hide all these years. Maybe because he somehow knew he wasn’t going to make it and left some legacy to try and help others?
We’re only guessing at this point. I am hoping this would have been something David would have been proud to air or he would never have agreed to allow phone conversations to be recorded.
That in itself was a huge risk. Recording conversations cannot be taken back or re-recorded. It’s like raw footage. Plus, going into the hospital setting with him? Wow. Another huge risk to have recorded.
Was this special a precursor to the “so much waste time” quote at the end which the family so graciously shared with everyone?
Thought-provoking, Mary… Sian
Thank you, Catherine – when David’s autobiography came out, an interviewer said the book was sad – David’s reply was ‘The last thing I would want anyone to think was that my life had been unhappy.’
Just have listened for the first time to “The Songs My Father Taught Me.” and I’m in awe of David’s courage as an artist and as a human being.
All his life he faught fearlessly for an artistic independence. He could be a teen idol for many years. But he didn’t wanted to be worshipped and he didn’t wanted to sing the same PF kind of songs. Can you name any singer who had such a courage? To resign from such a kind of fame and adoration.?
He wanted to play music he liked, and I think he wanted to teach us, I mean educated us , showed us different kind of music.And we just should listen carefully and be grateful. And that’s why I wish I could see this documentary.
I just love all these songs .
Global Gossip (9th June) are apparently quite confused about the subject of which lie David’s told and why… No wonder I’ve just heard radio reports of an earthquake in England, tonight (and I’ve heard thunder, too…) Sian
Well I have to see the documentary first before I can judge. I hope it’s a good tribute. I loved the part they showed with Danny Bonaduce. The problem I have is not the documentary. The problem I have is the newspaper and internet headlines. That annoyed me because they said he lied about having dementia. Judging by the audio of the phone call, that’s not true at all. I think he thought he had dementia. He got the liver diagnoses a few weeks before he died. He was on Dr. Phil 8 months before he died. So when he did that interview he believed he was suffering from dementia. In fact, in People magazine this week, there’s a picture of him visiting a neurologist for dementia.
Yes – Ann Marie – the papers (and media) are having a “field day”… but ultimately; they’ll just look incompetent. They’ll risk getting themselves into trouble… hence those earth tremors which we really did have – tonight! Sian
Thank you Weronika, I like your posts, and I love hearing about what your thoughts are about David, I feel we are ready to hear and see the documentary, no one here is trying to hurt David, not even A and E, David knew he was being recorded on the phone, David admitted his condition and what was wrong, I believe David wanted the truth told, so he could help others. The courage David showed should be respected, till we see the whole documentary, no judging, let’s discuss after we see it, let’s celebrate David’s life like he would of wanted, and I understand, it’s still very hard for us knowing David is not here with us, David Cassidy will never leave our hearts.
you are doing a wonderful job helping horses in need of rehoming and giving them a loving home, david did not like the media invading his privacy, i felt he was very brave to come out and say he was a alcoholic,i think the documentary will focus on his music but will at the end focus on his health, and we will probably see a few things we never knew about him,
Well said Denice. Unfortunately his addiction had got too much of a grip in the final years for him to fight it off. The saddest thing for me is how he went from having a great marriage and family with Sue and Beau to starting drinking again. Three things are necessary for a person to be content and fulfilled in life – to love, be loved and to have a purpose. He lost the trust of his family and though we still loved him that didnt replace his family. The only thing that remained for him waS to find a purpose, hence his last project. Probably explains why he threw himself into it. All very sad but he did make that original choice to start drimking again when he still had his family. We have to just continue to love and appreciate the good things about David. I live in the UK so wont see the A and E doc. It sounds painful but as Sian said I think it may generate feelings of love and sympathy and remind viewers of his amazing talent. Love to everyone.
I was going to post but your comments sum things up so well Jane. It’s heartbreaking to think David was so lost in the the latter part of his life.
I will be thinking of all fans watching the documentary tomorrow, get the tissues ready girls! Hopefully we shall it in the UK sometime.
Love to all
Well said Denise and Jane Weir.
I think David’s mum, Evelyn, with her dementia and then her death has a big connection with his drinking and his fear of ending up like that too.
I also live in the UK so will not see the A&E documentary, but keeping fingers etc crossed that at some point we do get to see it and yes, it will be painful to watch, but as Sian and you Jane said and I agreed with her in another post and with you here, that it may generated feelings of love, sympaathy and show everyone David’s amazing talent.
Doreen
Just to add to all of the above; I don’t think that modern medicine and science have finished with discoveries about addiction – yet. Sian (hugs)
Hi everyone I live in Northern Ireland so I will not get to see this documentary. The clips I have seen have brought me to tears. It is heartbreaking to see David like this.Only David knows what drove him to drinking so much,so please don,t judge him.It was very courageous of him to do this documentary.He must have made the decision to do it and knew all his fans would see it.We have to respect him for that.I hope it shows what a talented man he was and all the happiness he brought to millions of people all over the world. and not dwell on his drinking.I hope I get to see it sometime but it will be very sad to watch.David was a very talented caring man who will never be forgotten by his millions of fans.He will be forever loved and missed by all of us.R.I.P. David xxx
Jane and Doreen, I agree with your posts, I often thought the same, I really was happy for David when he married Sue, and Beau was so cute and now so handsome, for me I think the pain Jack caused from his childhood just got worse as the years went on, even though he came to love and forgive Jack, and record the songs his father taught him, which David was happy with his dad, the painful part was stronger, and because David Cassidy was such a good caring person who would never hurt anyone, he would block it out with drinking, which got stronger in time, and he hurt himself, in the end he realized he did have it all, and it was to late, he had the family he always wanted, including I say his brothers, he may of felt it was three brothers against one, and they didn’t understand his pain. If David wasn’t a loving person he would of never felt the pain that deep from his childhood , and he is one star who spoke and reached out to his fans, with the truth of his life, and in real life, the yarn unravels, at times, and he had so much going on, but David never fully got the answers of what went wrong from childhood, and he said it was painful seeing his mom in the nursing home and he would go himself, that’s were the loneliness could of been felt at a higher level, no doubt David Cassidy was a big star, with talent, and so much more and I adored him, and tommorow watching his documentary, will bring on more sadness of missing him, and will bring back all the happy memories, we shared with the one and only David Cassidy.
Thank you Denice, and I agree with you in all that you have said in your post.
As I said in my previous post I hope that the documentary shows his amazing talent, but it will I know be painful to watch. Hopefully at some point fans in the UK will get to see it.
I have many happy memories going to David’s concerts in the UK in 1973, 1974 and 1985, unfortunately was unable to get to any of his later concerts., but the DVDs of those.
I will love and miss David Cassidy always.
Doreen
I do feel bad for you fans in the UK, who can’t see it tommorow, us who see it will share , no David Cassidy fan should be left out.
Thank you, Denice. Wonderful words. As you’ve said – “…in real life, the yarn unravels, at times…”
Sian
(We’ll kind of be there & you’re one helluva moving person!)
Not every fan of David’s wants to see the documentary – David wasn’t around to advise about editing it – this would be the programmes producer following David’s death who made the choice about what is and isn’t shown. However, I know David’s friends and band who appear in the documentary did so in very good faith.
The A&E special will be availabe for purchase on iTune and Amazon
Thank you. You’d have saved him, Araceli… hug therapy. Sian
Forgot to thank you for the mention of the words “emotional intelligence.” Never heard it. Quick research shows there’s a lot to learn for anyone on this subject. Thanks for the lead.
It’s a long time since I read it, Mary (and my possessions were destroyed in a storage warehouse fire) but of particular interest was that we’re born with our genetic inheritance but our brains’ neural pathways also get “sculpted” in the earliest years of our lives… which means that for some of us; we are really up against it – emotionally. I’m sure more research would have taken such ideas or findings further, by now. Sian
Thanks Araceli
Thank you Sian, and Doreen, I just find it amazing, and really believable, that David Cassidy had this special touch on everyone’s lives, and as a group of fans, we just agree, and we all have a memory and for some of us alot of memories from David, that says alot for how we place David Cassidy in our dictionary of the famous. I am so happy Arcelia posted, glad all fans will get there chance to see David’s documentary, I think it will go exceptionally well and David will have a smile in heaven, and be grateful to those who have worked hard to showcase David at his best, and the truth from David, and no matter what we are still crying over the sad ending, let’s give this man a legacy, and let’s be happy he was part of our lives, and we are a family of fans, from all over the world, we got to know eachother thanks to David, and Hi Felicia, my very special David Cassidy friend.
It is Sunday afternoon and I just got done watching
the original Biography about David Cassidy on
u tube. It was on A&E about 10 years ago, maybe
further back. David seem to have it all together.
The highlight of his life was marrying Sue Shiffrin,
and becoming a father to his son Beau. When Sue
was interviewed she spoke so lovingly about
David. Now we have to watch Biography again
on June 11th, sadly about all the causes that lead
to David’s death. I feel like I have punched in the
gut! Oh God it is going to be so hard to watch
this documentary. Hopefully the truth will come!
I wonder – might A&E manage to donate a proportion of the profits (from DVD sales) to one of David Cassidy’s charities (whether through Amazon or however?)
Sian
That would be so nice, Sian… I hope so, my friend. Hugs ♥
Big hugs and love for everyone watching tomorrow. David touched us all through his talent, love and the joy he gave us. Whatever pain we feel I believe he would want to continue to make us feels love and joy. We will all move beyond the pain, as David has and his legacy must be the good not the bad. It is up to us to make sure of that. Big group.hug. xxx
Thanks for the update Araceli. At least the fans in Europe will get to see it, even if we have to purchase it.
My sister (in Canada) confirms it’s also being broadcast there, and will try to record it, and hopefully get it into a DVD. Here’s hoping, anyway.
God bless David & his loved ones.
And may God bless EVERYONE who loves David…. each and everyone, wherever in the world they are living.
Amen.
Impossibly gorgeous… with a voice to die for… R.I.P. Mr. Cassidy
David Cassidy ” I Woke Up In Love This Morning”
Every morning..
Just have heard Danny B. on the radio. Atmosphere is very tense. Good it’s finally the day of documentary.
I’m very calm. Listening to Timm’s show , working in my garden and waiting for US’s fans posts..
The day is here. Tissues at the ready. He was such a part of my life that I still miss him so much. I lstened to Ricky’s Tune yesterday and I associate that now with David that I am calling it David’s Tune. May God bless him always as he was such a beautiful person. I feel myself that he was quite sad towards the end of his life, what with his illness, pain and personal situations. God bless all his wonderful fans and may we all stick together through David. With thanks to Jane also for all the fab work she does for us.
Sheila (Scotland) x
Yes, we are grown- ups and we really can make our own decisions. And we also know that life is not a fairy tale. And if we want to watch it it’s not that we are just curious or like sensation We are fans and in love with David for many , many years.
I have to admit I’m feeling a little nervous and anxious.
While I definitely DON’T want to see David in pain, or mis-represented by conversations he may not have known were being recorded to be broadcast later , I want to see what David WANTED his fans to know about him. i.e the one-to-one dialogues between David and the interviewer/camera crew.
As it has been reported, David was under contract to take part in the documentaries (now a single two-hour documentary?) , so there must have been on-camera conversations – and that is what I to see.
Let us stay true and united as loyal David fans. This is not the time to fragment.
David talked of love and light – let us all carry the light he brought to your lives.
Sorry, I meant – the light he brought into OUR lives.
Deb , it was a great post. Let’s stay true and united.
I agree, that’s why i said that it should be for us each to decide, we all have our reasons to watch or not
Not long to go till the documentary is aired in the US, whether you choose to watch or not, lets all remember David with much love and compassion. There was no on like him.
* no one (doh)
Absolutely Deb. I really appreciate the calmness that is here where opinions can be heard, even when we may not agree. Just currently, being in Australia, I don’t have the choice to watch or not watch. I would say that I am nervous about people’s reactions…fans, the media. But one thing I feel sure about is that this is a great space, and we are somewhat sheltered from the hailstorm of sadness and anger that is being shouted in some other forums. Claire, I respect your thoughts, and understand that you come from a position of respect for David’s memory and legacy. From the quotes I have read from the producers I believe that they grew to like and respect David during the process of filming, and they too wanted to be true to David’s wishes. In the end, his family, his friends, the producers, and fans all round the world have ideas about this, but none of us can ask David what he wanted, and that is the thing that I believe is driving this emotion. He wanted the documentary, but he is not here to reassure us and say, “Yes, this is still what I want.” What I feel sure about is that he wanted to be a positive force in people’s lives, so lets not bicker let’s just love and respect his memory, and remind all who will listen of what a good man he tried to be, and what a contribution he made.
HI Lyn…. Well said….
“his friends, the producers, and fans all round the world have ideas about this, but NONE OF US CAN ASK DAVID what he wanted, and that is the thing that I believe is driving this emotion”.
We can’t cast stones, if we did not see yet, You know Danny Bonaduce, was a true friend, and let’s say David’s brother, so cool they had a special bond, I don’t think Danny would hurt David ever, as I’m posting I just heard church bells, my heart of care does go out to the Cassidy family also, Sue and Beau, may it all turn out okay, Sue Shifrin Cassidy means alot to us fans, I believe she done a terrific and amazing, job being by David all those years, and she was there in the end. I don’t have all the answers, but I know we are all still in pain of losing David Cassidy, May God be with us all tonight, and may David smile down, and may he be in peace,
Amen.
In spending time among David’s beautiful fans and getting to know him through you and his interviews, I think if David could communicate with you, his fans, directly, he would say something along the following lines: “I know many of you are upset and apprehensive about the documentary, and I understand that. I don’t want anyone to feel sorry for me, but rather, I’d like them to TRY TO UNDERSTAND ME, GET TO KNOW ME, ACCEPT ME AND RESPECT ME FOR THE PERSON I WAS, AS WELL AS THE ARTIST I TRIED SO HARD TO BE. If I could ask one thing from the people who DO CHOOSE TO WATCH THIS DOCUMENTARY, IT WOULD BE FOR COMPASSION. Money and fame are not everything. We do the best in life that we can with the tools and opportunities we’re given, but sometimes, that isn’t enough. Don’t feel sorry for me. Have COMPASSION for me and for ALL those other people who struggle with their own personal issues and addictions. . . If the documentary is BALANCED and puts my career and personal life in perspective; if it looks at me personally and professionally as a whole, and leaves people with a greater understanding of me as a person and as an artist; and it helps people to understand addiction and the cost of fame, then it has served it purpose. I just want to be remembered for who I am.”
I put the words in quotes as I imagine this is what David would say, or something similar, if he could. I don’t believe for one second that he would judge any of his fans for their personal choice to watch or not watch the film. Each of you will show David your loyalty and respect in your own way. He TRULY LOVED YOU AND APPRECIATED YOU, more than you may ever know. Remember that. In the following video, David speaks to you, his fans, directly.
Jane, I hope this post is acceptable and does not make anyone uncomfortable. I AM WITH ALL OF YOU IN YOUR LOVE AND SUPPORT FOR DAVID. Your friend, Carmen
https://youtu.be/Rk1z3O5Emgw
Thank you and well said Carmen.
Doreen
Carmen, great post.
I always admired David Cassidy’s fight for independence, courageous choices he had made in his life. Some years ago I had read an interview with him (I can’t remember exact words) it was about how life could be difficult and that we really should do what we loved to do, no matter what others said. And his words stuck with me. 2 years ago I changed my life completly. Quited my job, moved out from the centre of Warsaw and start a new life. Now I’m happy as I never been my entire life.
I accept and respect David completly. I owe him a lot. For me he was much more than a great singer.
Weronika
Hi Carmen,wonderful words and put together as if David was talking to us,thank you very much,it’s appreciated many thanks Yvonne.
Thanks Carmen for that YouTube link.
First time that I’ve heard it.
Thanks Carmen for the link, and I agree with your post, we just must always remember David Cassidy at his best, and let his soul be at peace in heaven. We always wanted more from David, and he left the stage knowing his audience was waiting for more,now it is up to us fans to takeover, and keep adding to his legacy, just a new post from a new and old fan who would like to join us here, every David Cassidy fan counts, David Bruce Cassidy was his name, and the person he was is why we are still here talking about David Cassidy,I like what Danny Bonaduce said, in the 70s David Cassidy was like a god, Danny would know he got to see alot of action, and I just hope for the best for everyone tonight. Either way, it will be tearful, and bring the best memories of David Cassidy,
Thanks, Carmen.
I agree with your posts Sian, and Yvonne. Everyone has a choice, and since David was very much involved, I may think he would be sad, if a fan or loved one made the choice, not to watch. Tonight has a bit of pain coming on already for me,I was a true David Cassidy fan, and yes David I want to watch and remember, great times you gave us, and I’m glad I’m here with all you fans, we need to be here together during what was so, so, important to David Cassidy, and I respect his hard work he gave for his documentary.
Hi Denice,so glad the documentary went well,don’t know when I will be able to see it,so glad you got to see my post before it was taken down,its not as if I said anything derogatory but must have offended someone.Take care Yvonne x
My dearly-departed grandmother had a saying:
You never know what happens behind closed doors.
I respect David’s contribution to our history, Sue’s marriage and David’s children, family and friends, Danny’s friendship, etc.
One thing I know, for sure, though — I wouldn’t be able to handle the spotlight they live with on a regular basis. And, for sure, none of us would be able to know 100% what it’s been like behind those closed doors.
Let’s just be there as the David Cassidy “family” tonight.
Sending support to all involved.
Love to everyone. Here in the UK we await your reactions and thoughts on the documentary. Let’s hold.each others hands wherever we are in the world tonight. Very tearful today but no-one to explain it to except everyone here. Xxxx
Understood. Sian
Goodnight my friends. Nearly midnight in the UK and I’m going to “hit the sack”.
Today has been intense anticipating news and feedback of the screening due to happen shortly for our US and Canadian friends.
May we all be granted the blessing of a new day, from Our Heavenly Father. Tomorrow is another day.
Let’s keep looking upwards and forward.
If anyone hasn’t yet seen this…interview of producer to the documentary.
http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2018/06/11/david-cassidys-final-months-documentary-producer-never-saw-former-teen-idol-drinking-despite-relapse.html
There is always someone who hasn’t seen yet. Thank you Diane.
this kind of fame is “like standing in the middle of the forest fire..”
Love to all who loved him. We did not live his life we did not know his demons. However at some point want to know the good times too. He is an icon. We who loved him so much more of him than this. Seriously who knows how we would have dealt. Was not his whole life.. yet maybe in some way he’s red people to know. Does not disparage his legacy or life. There was no one like him. We all have deons. Imagine dealing on his level talent good looks family history family history. Is called “ Last Days” I love him still no judging. I’m not God. Hopefully at some point they do a happier phase. Not his whole life. Did he ask for this as a wake up call to people? Either way we love him. No one knows what was in his mind except talent love for us and beauty. Friends fans round the world nothing can take that away.
Darn typo-s however we know the demons. We know the man.. not as much as we could. I’m thinking he will help others. Love him no matter what. Maybe in some way what he wanted us to see. Saw him last performance gentle soul.. talented for sure..Love you David Rest In Peace.
I’m watching, I’m not going to comment till I watch the full two hrs, here it’s after ten p.m. I will say this, Is it possible to love someone more today, than yesterday, Yes the one and only David Bruce Cassidy.
I’m watching the documentary right now… It’s really very well done. Shows him as a real human being. Very poignant. But man… it’s so hard to watch him slur his words. He was in so much pain, he could hardly even walk… He was my first love even though we never met, but he was such a huge part of my life… It’s just hard to watch him suffer so much…. I never knew… WE never knew… none of us…
I got so much out of this documentary of David
Cassidy. David was so kind to people. He
showed so much compassion. He was so
hard on himself though, if he only found
recovery. He drank because of the sadness
and emptyness. It’s just proves the fact that
fame and wealth does not bring happiness.
David was so misunderstood so manipulated
by the media. I think he has found justice
in this documentary. I will always love him.
He was too proud to ask for help! Everybody
is going to have an opinion of David.
He is free now, I believe he is in Heaven.
God bless your heart and soul David Cassidy!
I will love you forever and a day! To other
fans what did you think of the documentary?
Hi Denice! My very special David Cassidy
friend. Let us learn from David’s mistakes.
When we get up tomorrow morning, let us
thank God for our good health and sobriety!
Yeah, I always knew he was a sweet and caring person, but you can see how much so in this documentary. His band was like his family. Loved seeing them hug him, because I wanted to, but I couldn’t reach through the TV screen to put my arms around him.
It’s good to read your post, Felicia. It doesn’t sound as though this documentary has diminished David’s reputation in the eyes of anyone who is kind or caring or wise. Sian
I cried my eyes out. Especially when he was listening to his father sing. I have mixed feelings about the documentary. It was incredibly sad.
It was heartbreaking yet beautiful. I’m so glad he had his band mates to love and support him at the end.
I saw the documentary, and it was hard to watch. Hearing David talk about how much pain he was in just broke my heart. When he did the recording of “Wish You Were Here,” he kept gagging. His voice sounded so raspy when he talked. Seeing some of the footage from the 70’s was fun. I may have been just a little girl in the 70’s, but that’s pretty much the David Cassidy I remember.
Loved him then, now and always. Problems and all. Love David Cassidy. Not Keith Partridge. David Cassidy the man. God bless him.
Beautifully done yet so tragic and sad. He was blessed with so much…talent, charisma, looks…but cursed with alcohol addiction. A truly gorgeous man gone too soon . RIP.
Need time to process this in my mind and my soul – it cuts deep as the tears flow. I have immense respect for David’s valiant courage! My really, really good mom passed away from full cirrhosis and eventual failure of the liver (she was never the same after my dad passed away – her very best friend). Yet, she was in the hospital slowly dying for a month. Rock Star Cassidy was a brave knight literally making music to the end. I never realized he was considered a “commodity.” I always did, and always will, see him as a gifted actor, incredible musician and a beautiful, sentimental soul. If only I could have eased his pain and sadness, but he is not in pain any longer. He is with his mother and singing with his father and, of course, jamming with Lennon and Hendrix! As it has been said, rock stars burn out; they don’t fade away, and Dearest David Rock Star Cassidy will never fade away in my heart. I love you, I love you, always I will love you.
Joanne – Swarthmore, PA
P.S. When it is time, when it is time.
Joanne , great post. And also my opinions, always admired David Cassidy’s courage.
Thank you
Weronika, Poland
We watched David Cassidy all through his years and our years, and I thank you David for doing and working so hard on your documentary, you always loved your fans, you were loyal to us, I want you to hear this through the heaven doors, thank you for sharing your precious time left on earth, working on this documentary, and recording your father songs. During the recording, when David spoke about his father , I saw love and pain, but David s love was bright ,for his father, he even let us hear Jack Cassidy sing, he wanted us to know how much he admired his father talent and hard work. The documentary, did focus on David’s early years from the beginning, very well done, great pics, and David talking back than. Danny Bonaduce, a big thank you to you, you showed your strength and David would be honored how well you did, you took this seriously, and this was a very special person to you, wonderful how you and David remained close . I think everyone who had a part to say, honored David as a person, and highlighted parts of his career . And his band, what a united group for David, Terri besides being a top drummer, you gave David a couple beats of love, and you were a angel by his side. I’m glad to have watched, I’m glad David was never alone, I would of liked more about his children, and Sue, but it’s not my place to judge. David Cassidy has a legacy, he was a icon, that marked the 70s, and he acted so many parts, and he perfected his work into a perfection, like he had magic in him . Thank you to all who worked hard to complete this documentary for David, and a thank you to Jane for this website, us fans want to carry David Cassidy legacy on forever.
Thank you Denice, I have been waiting for your comment.
We will carry David Cassidy legacy on forever.
Weronika, Poland
You ALL are sooo lucky having seen this.
I am hoping that somebody will upload it in Youtube or here.
I would appreciate this sooo much.
Living in Vienna (Austria) and I do not think that it will be aired here .
Love David soo much and this will never fade away. He will ALWAYS have a place in my heart. He was simply the best and a wonderful human beeing.
God bless him.
Personally, I found the show to be a compassionate portrait of a sensitive, caring, multi-talented man who gave his all, right up to the end. Although parts of it were painful to watch, I can’t help but think that David would be pleased to see his story told & would be proud of those who shared their personal remembrances with love & respect. David, your talent & the love will live on. Godspeed.
Thanks everyone for your comments. It’s been very helpful and supportive to the wider cassidy fan family. The rest of us will have to wait now for availability worldwide, but you have put my mind at rest. The whole world will now know what a beautiful talented human being we have lost and not just an icon.
I hope it will bring peace to the family and some fans too. Their concerns were very understandable, but I hope that the documentary has allayed this and has also quelled all the bad and inaccurate recent reporting. I think a number of journos should be printing apologies today if there was any justice and honour.
If it is ever available on DVD then I hope there will be a contribution to one of David’s charities alongside it. It’s still going to be a daunting, but compelling documentary, but it sounds like it is respectful and honourable, and I’m impatient to see it. Perhaps it will bring some sort of closure too. I hope so.
Grateful thanks to everyone who took part, and who supported David in his last months. It must have been very painful for them to watch him suffer so. We have all been blessed to be on this planet with him, and to have appreciated the light and love he radiated. I hope we can do justice to his memory and perpetuate that light. There’ can never be enough of it. God bless him!
Amen
THANK YOU everyone for your comments. Going to take time to read them all, and hope that the documentary finds its way to us in Europe and around the world.
We will ALWAYS LOVE DAVID.
In David’s words…. “We were alone, and I was, singing this song FOR YOU”.
Thanks everyone for the eloquent descriptions from those who watched, and the beautiful comments of everyone else. It’s all been said for me. If David could read and comment I think he would be thanking you too.
Sorry that last bit was a bit awkward….I didn’t mean to sound presumptuous…..it’s just that I was imagining him smiling as he read…….
Lyn, big hugs from me, we all are very moved.
Weronika
Thank you, A&E.
When I’ve bought my copy I will be able to judge this documentary but it sounds as though you have honoured David Cassidy with what must have been an intense piece of work for you all.
Sian (England)
Yes, it is. Everybody talks about it!
Let’s hope the chatter remains positive this time. There’s bound to be some that isn’t, but I hope the positive will swamp the naysayers this time, and for David’s sake I hope the positive is hit out of the park and spread worldwide. He so deserves it.
Yes Diane.. I truly believe it will be different this time.
I thought the show was well done. Like everyone else, it was hard to see him in such pain. I will always wonder as to why he started drinking again. I thought he was happy. How I wish we could have helped him. We all loved him so much but it wasn’t enough. I will love him always but every time I see/hear him sing I will be sad thinking about what he went through. I never thought his life would end this way. I guess our memories will have to pull us through.
Hi Felicia, I read your post, and yes you can see and feel is kindness and compassion, as he is going through difficultly s , always nice to others, Felicia your post brought out some important factors, and I agree, in a way, I feel as we watched we as fans were there with him, and we understand, and his pain is gone, and I feel David at peace. David really was happy with his band, the David Cassidy smile was there, and they were more than a band, they all had a friendship and love for David. Aug, 14,-18, they will be performing in Saratoga, and donating to one of David’s charities for retired racehorses, that says alot , about his band and what he meant to them.
Hi Denice. You said that David’s band will be performing in Saratoga. Do you know where? Any information will be appreciated. I live in New York and would love to see them. Thanks.
Hi Denice,so thankful the documentary went well and showed David in a positive way,as you know don’t know when we will be able to see it,but so many positive comments which is a comfort.I am so glad you were able to see my comment before it was taken down,it offended someone don’t understand why as it was not derogatory in any way,I left the same comment further up just repeating it in case you didn’t see it,take care Yvonne x
Yvonne, I asked for a comment of my own to be deleted. The section’s gone. Sian
Hi Sian,thanks you have put my mind at rest.
So glad. Sian
Hi eveyone! Been reading all the posts about the documentary. I thought it was well done. Concentrated on his career which he decided on while watching his father on stage. It did show his pain, physical and emotional. Very hard to watch him
hurt. He just wanted to be able to do what he loved. Rest in peace and love, dear David.
“I’m just a tambourine man
A lonely one man street band
So many people near me
Won’t someone stop and hear me?
Street light, shine bright
You are my only spotlight
Only wanna make you happy
When I sing I’ll make you happy
Won’t you let me sing my songs for you?
….
I’ll make you smile in no time
…
And that’s good enough for me
And that’s what I wanna be
I just wanna make you happy.”
(W. Farrel, B. Hart) “Cherish”
Forever grateful.
Thanks for posting Weronika, that’s one of my very favorite DC songs, that’s what David wanted to do, he just wanted to make us happy by singing his songs, and oh, did he ever. I truly believe in the end he knew how much joy and happiness he brought to so many people during his lifetime, hopefully that can bring him peace and some of the joy and happiness that he gave so generously to all of us.
Wonderful post Weronika. By the end of the documentary I was crying. Tears in my eyes now. I hope and pray he knows how loved he is, how much we all wanted the best for him, how much respect we have for his talents. A beautiful soul.
Debbie
Debbie , big hugs. Haven’t seen it , but while reading post from fans who seen documentary I just feel your emotions – pain to see David in the end of his life , but also relief that he was honoured. Holding my tears all day long. And I’m sure, because he spoke many times about it ,that he knew how much we loved him, not K.Partridge , but as you said in one of your previous post, David Cassidy. David Cassidy the man . And it will be forever.
Today is time for big words.
Thank you for putting those of us who have not seen it minds at rest. A relief that despite the sadness he was properly honoured and respected. As fans we will always love this man unconditionally. A sensitive soul with so much talent. Sensitive souls always suffer the most. Love wherever.you are David. Xxxx
Having seen a few excerpts I was stuck by the kindness and compassion given to David by the band, especially Craig and Teri.
I felt numb watching and as others have said to see David in such pain was heartbreaking and it is a comfort to know he is now free from that.
Think we are all relieved the programme was respectful, and my goodness David deserved that.
Hugs to all as it was hard to see David struggle.
Wow, the documentary was beautiful. David’s band did a great job. I said this after he passed, his father really scarred David. His father is the reason and to blame for David’s demise. His other sons didn’t suffer from Jack Cassidy because of Shirley. They had her as their anchor. Parents can really do so much damage and this is a great example. David had so much talent and he let his father destroy it. Nobody was looking out for him when he was on the Partridge Family. His voice was gorgeous and his best acting was on the show.
Beautifully said- parents have no clue how much horrible damage a word can cause, cancelling a visit, not being there for a child. Jack Cassidy killed his own son and had no idea he was doing it his whole life. Just a heart-breaking story, and one we all watched play out even when Jack died because David was candid about it in interviews.
Hi Yvonne, I don’t know how you could offend anyone, since I been here you are the most sweetest, loyal, loyal I repeat, David Cassidy fan. I must of missed the post, I think back when you shared your David Cassidy story here, and others, so glad we all share the same love for David, yes the documentary ,did show a outpour of love for David. What just got me, is David till the end, had his smile and sense of humor, and care for people, David was happy to perform, David Cassidy we will always play your music, you were a gift from God here on earth. Cherish and Could it be forever, is a remembrance that will always remain when I think of you.
How beautiful, lovely comments posted on here today. I have been able to watch some parts of the documentary thanks to a friend on facebook. It really was sad seeing him in so much pain. But gosh, he managed to do it all so well!! Very proud of this brave man. I am glad he is at peace now and in God´s loving arms. Special thanks to his band and Danny for there behind him until the end.
I love you, my sweetie. You will live in my heart forever ♥
The fact that he was in such emotional pain and for so long is very sad. I am glad that he said that he did not have dementia because his kids would have worried about that for themselves.
I wish that he had done the work that lead to piece with his dad after his dad died so he would not be grieving for such a long time, and choose to deal with it with healthier ideas.
I will always be his fan.
So tragic that this poor man died still yearning for his father’s approval after his father repeatedly put him down and considered his own son to be competition. Nothing would make me prouder than to see my kids succeed and surpass me- it would be a double reward, as it should have been for Jack Cassidy, who also died as a result of drinking too much, passing out drunk and causing the fire that killed him. He said he wanted to make music that would have an impact- but he did- the Partridge Family songs still make me feel happy- 40 years later! Watching this show broke my heart- David knew that the everyone in the world loved him- except his own father. May he rest in peace.
Debbie Mackey:
I haven’t seen the documentary yet, but I can only echo your sentiments, a thousand-fold:
“Loved him then, now and always. Problems and all. Love David Cassidy. Not Keith Partridge. David Cassidy the man. God bless him.”
AMEN to that.
One of my favorite songs by Josh Groban (from the film “Troy”) suits my thoughts and feelings about David and his love for you, his fans. Very powerful music, lyrics and feelings. I cry every time I hear it while thinking of David. I hadn’t heard this song in YEARS but just thought of it last night. . . played in on YouTube (cried while listening) and then played it again in my car on the CD player. Cried while driving to work. Cried while driving at lunch. If David could express his feelings, I truly believe he would approve of this song and Josh Groban’s incredible vocals and the music itself. I truly believe he is with us in Spirit.
Warmly,
Carmen
“Remember, I will still be here, as long as you hold me in your memory. . .
“Remember, when your dreams have ended, time can be transcended,
Just remember me.
“I am the one star that keeps burning, so brightly. . . it is the last light to fade into the rising sun. . .
“I’m with you whenever you tell my story, for I am all I’ve done. . .
“Remember, I will still be here, as long as you hold me in your memory. . .
“Remember me.
“I am that warm voice in the cold wind that whispers, and if you listen, you’ll hear me call
across the sky. . .
“As long as I can reach out and touch you, that I will never die. . .
“Remember, I will never leave you, if you will only remember me. . .
“Remember, I will still be here as long as you hold me in your own memory.
“Remember, when your dreams have ended, time can be transcended,
I live forever.
“Remember me. . .
“Remember me. . .
“Remember me. . .
https://youtu.be/vnS07jLPSUE
Just can’t find words. Crying …but so grateful , great lyrics , great song,
have never heard before. David is with us..Thank you Carmen.
Weronika
I have ever heard this song before either but it really seems written for David.. And I agree he is still with us and will be forever in our hearts.
“Half of me is gone away…”*
“You’ve changed and now you’re out of reach…”*
*(“My First Night Alone Without You” by Kim Vassy
from Cherish)
I just watched it last night and although parts were extremely heartbreaking
They were respectful of David. God bless Teri, Craig, frank and David for being there for David when no one else was
I’m reading these posts and I’m crying again. I am sensitive to people in grief. I’ve lived with grief all my life. I know it is the hardest part of life.
I’m so grateful David Cassidy happened in my lifetime. He is one of God’s blessings in my life.
I have not met any of you, except through this website. Y’all are another blessing in my life. Thank you for sharing.
David is still touching lives. Bringing happiness like he wanted. God bless him.
And y’all,
Debbie
” “Some trails are happy ones, other are blue
It’s the way you ride the trail that counts
Here’s a happy one for you
Happy trails to you , until we meet again
Happy trails to you, keep smilin’ until then.
Just sing a song and bring the sunny weather
Happy trails to you ’till we meet again..” (Dale Evans)
David wanted us to be happy.
’till we meet again..
If anyone hears the doc is available for UK fans in some way please post that for us. I hope the Cassidy family is able to see the documentary in an unbiased way. I know there were reports they werent happy about its airing and I can understand their apprehension. But it seems David wanted his story told and from everyone here’s reaction it was painful but done well. I just wish he could have been protected more as a child from his dad’s toxic behaviour. My daughter works in this area and what happened to him was tantamount to child abuse. It is a pity no other adults could have intervened in some way.Different times I know but a great pity all the same. Hope a public memorial can go ahead at some point. He deserves it and not to be treated in a second class way because of his troubles. As he said ‘talent survives’ and we have to make sure his memory is honoured. Love to a his true fans.
You can get it from Amazon now
There’s a tidal wave of love, already… but watch out for a few hidden sharks! Sian
Big congratulations to David,his band,and us fans,Teri Davids drummer and friend has just informed fans that the EP “Songs My Father Taught Me” has reached No 1 in the Jazz Charts in the USA,great news.I think David would be a very proud man today,making that EP was very courageous knowing how very ill he was at that time.
Fantastic! The album is great , the real labour of love. Amazing songs , David’s interpretations and band work. Such a gift for all of us.
Wow. Sian
Knowing how ill David was as he recorded this and the compassion shown by the band this is just brilliant.
Wonderful!
Coco and Jane, I read your posts, and my sister, and I were just talking last night, I won’t say what she said about Jack, but I do think all along my sister who laughed at me, was all along a David Cassidy fan, and she felt so bad for him. She watched the entire documentary, and back to Jack, she thought it would of been better, I put in nice words, to push the father to the wayside, he never supported David, and was jealous David was the name and the superstar, and all that Jack did we will never know, it hurt David, David was just a loving person, that he let the hurt be on him,he David forgave his dad, and no matter what the pain stayed as the love for his father did also. To me David was the saint, and saints go to heaven. Let’s just hope David did have happy moments in his life, I would like to hear about them. Parents are people, who themselves have imperfections, some more than others, and if we can trigger where things have gone wrong from, example, some parents had there own childhood messed up, and yes often ends up under abuse, and abandoned children to come, plus Jack was look look at me, but I see it this way, David was there when he saw his father on Broadway, and David knew he wanted to be in showbiz, David was than only three years old. Life is good and bad. I think in life, we all have special moments with people, some are a lifetime, and with others you get the time when it is there, and David had so many close people in his lifetime, and David maybe felt alone, but he never was alone, the love from us fans, friends, and family and the world of millions, in the end the outpour of love for David Cassidy will live on in his Legacy.
Very well said Denice. I agree it is too bad no one stepped in when David was a child. And yes his father was tremendously jealous. Very sad. Thanks for this post.
And to you Debbie, glad your here posting with us, and you find happiness being with all us David Cassidy fans.
Wonderful news Sian. I hope his family and children see how much he.is still appreciated and the children benefit from any royalties, especially Beau. They must be very proud of their brilliant dad.
The EP “Songs My Father Taught Me” is also listed at number 1 on the amazon.co.uk,
I don’t know if that is a seperate chart for each countires site or they have one big chart that covers all countries.
Which ever it is this is wonderful news.
Doreeb
Sorry, should have typed in Amazon’s Best Sellers Digital Music in Jazz Albums on amazon.co.uk
Doreen
That’s fantastic news ,that songs my father taught me reached no1 in jazz charts in USA .congratulations to David and his band. I have them downloaded on my tablet . Lovely music .his family will be so proud of David and us fans are proud of him too God bless you David x
Amazing news about the“Songs My Father Taught Me” EP soaring in the US Jazz charts and Amazon (UK). David we are so proud of you.
Denise: After reading David’s autobiography, I found it very hard to empathize in any way with Jack Cassidy- especially because I keep feeling David’s pain every time Jack was mentioned in the book.
I just could not see him in a good light, regardless of his depression, or other mentioned medical “ailments”. He just seemed like a bad-tempered bully.
And yet, I know was a complicated bitter-sweet relationship, and David did love him despite his faults and failings.
Deb M – As I understand it – Jack Cassidy suffered from what we used to call manic depressive psychosis but what we now call bipolar disorder. Psychosis is very serious: You lose touch with reality. If David’s father was inappropriately naked and referring to himself as “Jesus” that suggests to me that he might have had the more severe type of bipolar disorder. The phases of the disorder come and go and are treated with medication. The illness, itself, shouldn’t have been responsible for any actual cruelty, though.
On a different note; David evidently felt deeply and permanently wounded by Jack’s undermining and cruelly-expressed jealousy. Sian
Correction: Jack referred to himself as “Christ”.
I remember reading about that in David’s autobiography – Jack being very unwell and saying he must be JC (not spelling that out) because his initials were JC. Extremely unwell man.
A mixture of sadness, joy, excitement, longing, compassion and nostalgia were stirred in me. I love David. Everything about him. I am thrilled he made this “going away present” for his fans. God rest your beautiful soul. You gave ALL of you for every one of us and we’ll never forget it, or you. Thank you A&E. Wonderfully made and long anticipated.
Bless the band for their patience and compassion with David. Thank you for finishing the project for him. It’s heartbreaking that a man that brought so much joy for so many years to so many people, couldn’t find lasting joy for himself. Rest in Peace David.
Deb , there is no way I am emphasizing with Jack Cassidy, I’m for David, it’s just David was so full of love, he was born like that, and because of Jack, David carried the pain, his whole life, and he also carried his love for his father. I hope this makes sense. To Carol, maybe look up the band be on there facebook page, the concert is in August, if you go have a great time and let us know. Hi Felicia, I miss David, I’m so glad we are friends, when we talk , always nice to share our happy memories, about David, like you said about the documentary, you learned so much, I agree, and the documentary, told alot to many who didn’t know it all about David, I think David Cassidy did enlighten people and he spread love, when I got a autograph from David he signed it with the words, MUCH LOVE.
Hi Denice, I also have an autograph from David. He signed with the same words for me. Really lovely man our beautiul David was. I miss him 🙁
Thanks Denice. I think maybe the documentary brought a lot of Jack into it because of the songs David was recording, and it was so emotional for David.
I also think David thought he had dementia and when they realized he had liver disease, caused by alcohol, he probably quit drinking and his memory improved. Unfortunately, the damage was already done to his liver.
So much love for him and from him. That is his legacy.
I agree Debbie, this was the last from David, and he always wanted to record the songs his father taught him, and I believe that was a happy time for David, boy would he be happy , how great the songs are on the charts, let’s enjoy, and share this happy moment together and for David, and his love ones.
Sian, I agree with your post also, back than people didn’t get treated for disorders, cause most likely they didn’t think or know they had a problem, today everything out and open and you can say help is around the corner. To a child there’s no understanding of a illness, that your parent, that is what you see and get, so thanks Sian you said to a tee, we’re all here together and we miss David, and he is in God’s loving hands, and in peace. One thing is for sure David loved his fans, and we love him back, forever.
I really only wanted to post on the subject of mental illness (though now we’re only supposed to call it mental health!) I thought it might help to know that bipolar illness and cruel behaviour might be present in one individual but that one doesn’t necessarily cause the other. Sian
I think Jack not being there for David as a child really hurt him. David said many didn’t know that Jack had another son from another marriage, “and he probably didn’t speak of me much.” is what David said in the documentary. Jack wouldn’t show up for him at his little league games and school plays or whatever. He saw other kids fathers there, but not his. Jack would say, “I’ll be there in spirit.” Jack Cassidy’s career came first, he was always on the road. So I guess when Jack would criticize David, David thought “I’m not good enough. I’m not good enough to keep my parents together, I’m not good enough to show up for, and I’m not good enough with my career either because it all came so easily for me and didn’t pay my dues like my father did.”
If you take a look at Jack Cassidy’s CV – he must have been away or out at work a lot. David would probably have longed to see him; often only to be crushed by some stinging remark when he did…? Sian
The irony is that David did pay his dues but maybe they were a bit different to those of his father… A punishing work schedule… interviews in lunch breaks… concerts when not filming The Partridge Family… fans screaming their heads off… impossibly high expectations from everyone around… and an army of female stalkers! Sian
Sian — You’re right, David did pay his dues and was paying his dues more than anyone in the business. Jack Cassidy perhaps didn’t like David being a teen idol because maybe he was worried it would not last and that maybe David would eventually end up getting hurt. He thought he was going down the wrong path in his career. And David saw it as his putting him down and putting down what he was doing. And there was jealousy too. Jack wanted the attention, he wanted to be the big star in the family. Shirley was a big star and now his son was an even bigger star.
By the way, in the documentary on A&E, when David listens to his father sing and starts crying — It was so touching. He really loved his father.
It’s pain all round. The thing is – David’s career would automatically have been different with the great emphasis on TV and huge stadium concerts during his youthful period. Sian
One thing I found really cool in the documentary was the little snippets of the behind the scenes footage. There was actual footage of him recording the Partridge Family songs. It’s a short snippet and he’s not actually singing in the clip, but he has the head phones on and he’s saying something or whatever . . . Do they actually have footage of that? I want to see it!!! LOL! There’s got to be more in the archives.
I’ve got a feeling about the documentary (which I haven’t seen yet). I think it’s going to have a lot of unforeseen ripple effects. I wish David could see them. Sian
Oh and another thing — I keep thinking of things. I could not believe how sick David was and he still showing up to do the recording sessions. He worked so hard and was so dedicated. Anybody in that kind of pain would have said forget it. He really pushed himself hard and didn’t complain either. Somebody said, “well if you’re not up to it.” He was like, “No no, I’m gonna try, I’m gonna try, let’s do this.” And then it was scary because he did eventually stop and everyone in the room knew, if he’s stopping, something must be very seriously wrong.
Ann Marie , Sian – thank you for so interesting “night conversation” I’ve just woke up and read your posts. Anne Marie thanks for sharinig your thoughts and opinions about the doc. Sian , your posts always so interesting , so special to read.
Anyway , what can I add in my limited English ? Only what was said on this site many times – we , fans, are so blessed, , we fell madly for David when we were just teens , at the beginning of our lives. He gave us EVERYTHING , his love, compassion, music. And now he is giving us the most important lessons.
Btw. Book written about David by his fans , wow! it would be sth incredible
Not limited English Weronika! But when I read I hear your slavic accent. 🙂
By the way, having lived in the Czech Republic, I think the slavic accent is a wonderful thing!
Yes , it is! Lyn, big hugs .
Thanks, Weronika. My reservation about any written account of someone’s life (whether biographical or autobiographical) is the subjectivity of it all (which is inevitable). It’s also a wariness of any legal issues. It reminds me of a song by Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band – “Against The Wind” – with the words: “…What to leave in, what to leave out…” Sian
Sian , I understand your objections. I’ve been thinking not about traditional biography but rather about what impact David’s music and life had on his fans , those teens who are now over 50.It’s so interesting thing , and sth we talk about on this site. Yes legal issues are very important….just an idea …We have talked about it once , how to describe this phenomenon- David Cassidy.
I want to be careful, here: The safest option would be stories told by fans of their experiences (steady, girls!) The less safe would be anything super-sensitive (such as David’s marriages and children, for example). A nostalgic trip down “memory lane” would probably work really well; like an adult scrapbook of fans’ teenage years and rekindled passions (!) at later musicals and concerts etc. Sian
No marriages and no children. It’s not important. It should be written by fans for others (no fans). People ask me why he is so special? Why his fans so loyal ?So it would be a story of his professional life – this amazing journey from PF to ” Songs My Father..” with memories of these lucky ones who saw him at the concerts and a story of his constant reinventing , struggling , his hard work and passion and hunger for life with fans stories why his example was important and improved their life .
Now there’s a thought Weronika! I’m sure you’re all correct about Jack, but I can’t forgive the cruelty. As you said Sian his illness and his cruelty are not necessarily linked. There are eyewitness accounts of poor David cowering in a corner whilst Jack beat him physically – and for no reason! according to the eyewitness. Totally unforgiveable sorry. I think some of David’s adulation was down to his being impressed by his dad on the stage at an early age and then the feelings of rejection in his formative years which never left him. All very sad. Thank goodness David recognised the poor parenting and did the opposite with Beau.
If he was physically beaten that obviously makes everything worse. Sian
Jane, you know I have been thinking about such a book for some time.
Each chapter titled by one of David’s song, e.g.
– 1chapter “Dreams are..” , about the beginning , first Brodway play, TV apperances, PF audition.
2chapter “I Woke Up..” how we discovered him as K.Partridge or like me, some years later ,
3chapter “All I Want Is You” about this sheer madness being him a teen idol and fan’s memories seeing him at his concerts , buying teen mags etc.
“Can’t Go Home Again” about his painful relationship with Jack and also with his mother.
“Breakin’ Down Again”…
Anyway , you got the idea and it would be a kind of team work.
David Cassidy’s life is so extraordinary and maybe I’m a “Daydreamer” but , you know , it’s not an impossibe task.
We should talk about it when we meet on August25th. There are a lot of material to work on. And we can write to Henry Diltz and ask him for some photos..?
It’s just an idea , but David taught us not to be afraid and it would be a labour of true love.
Me too, Weronika… What a great idea, my friend!!
Weronika – (Why’s he so special? Why are fans so loyal?) He had the best ever male pop/blues voice in the world… He was a great actor… His personality and character were interesting – actually fascinating and unique – and he took us along with him… We wanted to be a part of his story and to learn all we could about him… He looked dreamily gorgeous; like a 1970s Robin Hood
on a white/black charger (take your pick!!!) Sian
Brilliant idea! And I love the chapter headings!
Hi everyone , l hope you will all understand if I say I do not feel emotionally strong enough to be watching the documentary ,as I personally find it too upsetting and sad to see him in pain ,as I cried when I saw the trailers .I hope David would understand this too because I would not want to offend him in any way . Had the documentary been done when he was well and still alive ,of course it be totally different I would only be too happy to watch . It’s such a pity David did not talk to someone when he was in such a dark place like his close friend Danny. Thinking of David and his lovely family as it’s still so raw for them only been 7 months .I must how much I love being on this website the only place we can talk of David, and I think of you all as one big family ,and on that note I will give you all a big group hug love Claudette xx
Thank youX
Hi weronika I love your brilliant idea of a book with each chapter titled by one of David’s songs ,and yes I would love to discuss this on August 25th looking forward to that . By the way I followed your trip to UK I am so glad you enjoyed it take care love Claudette x
Hi weronika I love your brilliant idea of a book with each chapter titled by one of David’s songs ,and yes I would love to discuss this on August 25th looking forward to that . By the way I followed your trip to UK I am so glad you enjoyed it take care love Claudette xx
Oops sorry done it twice
Claudette, thank you. It will be a great day. Take care too , big , big hugs.
I love the book idea! Listening to his songs. Today is our 38th. wedding anniversary! Seems not so long ago….
Sending happy thoughts!
Debbie
Congratulations ! Mine was 35th on 11th. We celebrated – even being exes , but very friendly , we are going to be grandparents very soon. For the first time!
Aww how lovely, nothing beats having grandchildren
Congrats Weronika, on the great news.
Congratulations Debbie! What a blessing.
We all join in your celebrations.
Hugs…
Hi Denice, I also have an autograph from David. He signed it with the same words for me. Really lovely man our beautiul David was. I miss him 🙁
Weronika,
Congratulations on becoming grandparents! Glad you and your ex are still friends. Enjoy the new baby when he or she arrives! You can spoil them,
shake them up, and then give them back! So fun!
Debbie
On yeah! Use David s music as lullabies! Great for them and tou!
Oh yes , I will. David sang a lullabay in one of the PF’s episode , this one with the horse who couldn’t sleep.
What a great lullabay it was. But how to sleep when you hear such a voice….
I loved that. Or try Bedtime from Home Is Where The Heart Is.
“Bedtime” one of my favs. But it’s not a song which make you sleepy..
You!
Oops!
I followed the link to Amazon for David’s documentary but I couldn’t download it as you had to have an american bank account and I’m in England. Has anyone else had any success downloading it?
Hi Beverly
I got a link to it in YouTube. It required an account on a site called Xeniaplay, which looked very suspicious.
They need you credit card details even for a supposed 4-day trial.
I wasn’t successful login on even once I created the account. I’ve now deleted the account and will ask my bank to block any further transactions they try to make.
Please be cautious, as scammers know fans are desperate to see the documentary.
Hi Deb
Thanks, I will avoid that!! It is disappointing that I couldn’t get it on Amazon . I tried the link at the top of this page.
I love the idea Weronika. Grandchildren are a blessing. Well…most of the time! My 5 year old grandson and his mum – my daughter -live with me. I was late home from work today as had to drop an injured bird at a wildlife hospital. Was relieved to finally get home.until I encountered my bathroom toilet gushing like Niagara Falls! Young Harry had stuck a large bathtoy sucker on the lid and I pulling it off detached the mechanism inside loo! Ir took me quite a while to get it all back together. It did.give.us a.good laugh once we realised it was repaired! Kids eh?!
Really thrilled to see David’s final recording ‘Songs My Father Taught Me,’ has hit the number one spot in the jazz charts – and maybe other charts, too?
Thank you Arcelia, for sharing that, David always just wanted love for the world, he wanted to make a difference, and his compassion and kindness, and I think his autograph with those words Much Love, says it all, I also got a second autograph, it’s on the first book by him,I’m not sure on that. I had him sign the Cherish album, I took it on the plane, and carried it through New York City, and I chose to take my ten year old brother with me, early 1980s when David was in Joseph on Broadway. Getting the album, home, with the instant camera, and my little brother at the time, I had alot to keep an eye on, I was in my early twenties. What memories, Thanks again ARCELIA, always nice to post with you. I wish David could be honored on Broadway, Theatre was where he planned that he wanted to be in showbiz, At the age of three, David Cassidy was a showstopper, on Broadway, when I seen him, and Blood Brothers, any ideas how we can get a mark on Broadway for him, I still see his billboard in my mind, I’m taking a break from the sadness, and just enjoying the happy of David, and I’m so happy the songs his father taught are on the charts, that is happy news.
Does anyone go on Twitter? There was one thing in the documentary that annoyed me. It was the reporter from Rolling Stone that said “he did nothing to deserve the cover of Rolling Stone.” It really annoyed me, but I kept it to myself but now I see people on Twitter commenting that they were offended by what she said too. I felt like punching her in the face quite frankly.
Ann Marie, I didn’t know that you had to do something to “deserve” being on the cover of Rolling Stone. Sounds like a ridiculous concept to me. I’d save your anger for the time being. The A&E situation is already quite hot enough! Sounds like you need some cooling Cassidy sounds… Sian
Just in case you need a bit more convincing: David’s singing and sexiness were both sensational. Surely that could have put him quite comfortably on any magazine’s cover??? Sian
And “his” issue was sold out , another one so popular was with John Lennon on the cover. And these photographs made by A.Leibovitz…just magic . Never have seen anything like…
I had another think about those photos, when we all last discussed it (on this website) and I concluded that I would have chosen a different one out of those shown… but no worries, anyway… If there were any negative remarks in the documentary; it automatically lends the documentary more credibility in the eyes of any disinterested viewer – because real life’s like that. Sian
Maybe she didn’t deserve to be in the documentary.
Good one, Denice!!!
Sian – I thought the documentary was beautiful and touching. Made me love DC even more. But what she said was so disrespectful to his memory. It was that kind of talk that destroyed him. But I won’t let her one comment take way from all the beautiful comments and moments that were in the documentary.
I maintain that it’s more likely the genetics and the first seven years or so that potentially “destroy” you. Please don’t worry or get upset. I made myself giggle – thinking of all the magazine covers David could have been on. Sian
Thank you Deb M. We went out to dinner and had a good time. Hugs to you and good thoughts! Listening to his music!
Debbie
Hi Sian,
Today morning I’ve started working on my “DC project”, my family just has gone away for 2 weeks holiday, so it’s only me and …David Cassidy (his music) in the house. I ‘ve decided to write in English, in this way I’m more disciplined. First surprises – I’ve read so many times about David’s childhood but I haven’t realised Jack was only 16 at his Brodway’s debut, 21 when he married E.Ward (he was 4 years younger than she) and 23 when David was born. So young and busy with his career. Just facts ,nothing more than David had told in his interviews. Wish you were by my side and had your advice. Hope to have sth to show girls on our meeting on August25th.
Thanks for that! Sounds like you’re doing rather well. Sounds (also) like you’re having a wonderful time. Do you always have lovely weather in Poland? Ha! Caught you out; surely? (Only joking). Sian
Congratulations, Weronika! Wow, you are going to be a nanny! Yayyyyy ♥
Yes, it’s really wonderful. I’m going to educate this young man (we know it’s a boy !) I will play him the best music – David’s music.
Denice Kirth
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Araceli from Spain ♥
Good one, Denice!!!
Good luck with the project Weronika. A great idea and I look forward to buying a copy! If anyone hears how we can download the A and E doc in a secure way please let us know. I really want to see it asap.
Have you read the report of David doing his community service in Saratoga? It is very moving how he hands out the lunch packs to children and chats to them – and their mums who dont even know who he is – and he told the reporter it was the.best day he’d had in a long time. Bless him. He always derived the most pleasure in life through giving. It has been a hard week for us fans but if anything I think we love.him even more now if it.is possible. Have a lovely weekend everyone. X
Thank you Jane. It’s just a start and all fans are going to be co-authors if you let me include your memories of seeing David at his concerts or meeting him. I’m satisfied with my work today, have written about 1200 words.
I gather all info. Some things are just make me smile. This one for example –
Do you know that first David’s car was 1959 Oldsmobile convertible , a really big car and while going to high school he loved to take a girl to drive -in movie , like in the Patridge Family he drove to this famous Muldoon’s Point. Lucky girls.
Yes, I’ve read this report, so moving. Please keep writing on any stories about David. Everythig is important and could be useful.
Just a quick post to let the ladies who thanked me for the magazine scans know that I responded to your thoughts further up the posting chain, sharing thoughts of my own. Have a lovely weekend! I’m sure I’ll pop in again soon. 🙂
Your friend,
Carmen
I’m still missing David. I have his autobiography but cannot bring myself to read it. I feel that the medical system in some way failed David. This situation strengthened my resolve to be a better nurse and to lead my patients better.
His life’s having so many ripple effects – but that’s good, isn’t it? Sian
Hi weronika congratulations you are going to be a grandparent , good to hear your grandson will be a David cassidy fan ,we can keep his music going for generations to come x
Yes, David’s music will live forever.
Thank you Claudette. It’s a pity my daughter and my son-in-law don’t like the name David. I think it’s really strange. But they know and like David Cassidy’s music (they have no choice)
I named my son David. It is a beautiful name 😊
This name is soo beautiful. I’ve never had a chance – 2 daughters.
Hello Beverley. 🙂
Yes, David is a beautiful name! So is the name Michael. Both are biblical names, interestingly enough. Two other names I like are Joshua and Gabriel – also biblical names.
~Carmen~
Hi everybody.
I have been busy all day and just have made a break to see what’s going on here and…It seems everybody is busy.
I’m really satisfied with my work and it’s in a way suspicious. I ‘m just writing and writing. Have written about 4000 words since started (yesterday morning.). 2 first chapters written. I learn many things while writing e.g. about education system in the US (because of David’s hectic school career), Vietnam War and war lotteries (David’s draw was 300) about the Summer of Love and San Francisco’s open music fastivals .I’m at the beginning of the 3th chapter and just reading about teen mags. How do you like it “Giant David Wall-Size Loving Color Poster!!! Fill your Room! Biggest Size Ever!”(Tiger Beat)
Did anyone have such great posters…?
Would like to know how much these mags cost ?
xxx
Hi Weronika 🙂
Based on my own 1970s teen magazine collection, here are some examples of prices for each magazine, along with the years of that price quote:
1970-1971 Tiger Beat: $0.50 cents
1970-1971 Tiger Beat Spectacular: $0.50 cents
1970-1971 16 Magazine: $0.35 cents
1970-1971 16 SPEC Magazine: $0.35 cents
1970 Fave Magazine: $0.50 cents
1973 Flip Magazine: $0.50 cents
I’m dealing with 1970-1971 for the most part right now. My 1972-1973 issues are not easily accessible for me right now, with the exception three “Flip” magazines sitting on my kitchen counter, but you have a general idea of what the magazines cost. Of course, those price quotes do not factor inflation. You could buy a lot more for $10.00 back then than you could today in America.
As Jane posts more scans from my collection, you’ll get to see more of the magazine covers, which usually show the price near the magazine’s name. My general impression is that young girls and teenagers could spend their allowance money or baby sitting money on such magazines. They had to be affordable for young girls earning an allowance.
Good luck with your writing!
Warmly,
Carmen
Carmen , thank you so much. Yes sure , these mags couldn’t be too expensive. It was a huge business , everybody read them and 70s just was the golden age.the avarage sales for”Jackie” – 600 000!
Hi Weronika
I have found a giant poster of David in my collection from 1973 that cost 15 pence. My pocket money at the time was 50 pence per week.
Thanks Beverley. Beautiful times. And you spent nearly 1/3 of your money on David!
Hi Weronika
I was 12 in 1973. When David’s singles came out, they cost about 45 pence. I had to walk to town and back to buy one …that was about a five mile round trip and hardly any money left that week but definitely worth it!
Wow! True love! And to think this love was on the global scale . Millions of girls and one David Cassidy. But I envy you ,it was impossible to buy his singles in Poland. And yes ,this money was well spent!
The documentary has touched me so deeply.
Seeing this sweet gentleman in agony and blaming himself for his downfall.
He was abused by so many and yet loved by his many admirers and fans.
Although not a fan in the 70’s, I was in my early 20’s and of course his following consisted mostly of young teen girls. Since seeing the documentary, I now feel obsessed to play his songs.
David will surely live on forever in our hearts. God bless you David!!!
Hi Linda
Everyone who LOVES DAVID is made welcome on this site. No age restriction, nor any other qualification required except that they love DBC!
So, your comment “I now feel obsessed to play his songs”, is something that all here completely know, understand and do!
Linda, your post is wonderful. I have yet to see/hear the documentary but I want to. From the phone conversation trailer; I suspected it would have a profound effect. Now you listen to David’s music… Life is so strange. Just as well. We all need motivation. Sian
Hi Weronika
I would like to hear more about how it was for you as a fan in eastern europe during the 1970’s and what year were you able to actually start to buy and play David’s music?
Phew. Just spent a boiling weekend working in the garden centre. We have no roof vents or windows so hotter inside than out! I too have a LSMF! So funny when I read that description. My silly bank account freezes when I place online orders as I do it so rarely they think it’s fraudulent use! So my LSMF has recently been given the job of ordering my DC cd’s. Sadly I didnt keep my original records. I do regret sort of losing touch with David’s work as life moved on. But am rediscovering it again now. Wow! His voice is so pure and spine tingling on the Cherish and Rock Me Baby albums. I cried on the way to work this morning listening to those old friends. Where have those years gone to and our hopes and dreams for our lives? I hope we all achieved some of them at least? X
Hi Beverley , btw what a wonderful name it is I’ve written about it it’s somewhere on this site it wasn’t easy felt like only girl in love with him he wasn’t popular there. We , teens living in the communist country just helped each other with records and news. For me David was like someone from another planet so beautiful and so far away
Hi all, I’d like to share something with you. I went out on Saturday night with a dear friend of mine, and his new girlfriend. We are all around the same age, and we got talking about music and I asked her (Barb) if she remembered David Cassidy. She said did and that she LOVED him, and was like all of us, really affected by the news of his passing. We are now going to get together and share our stories and listen to some music. So nice to have people to share with – here and face to face. 🙂
Lyn ,it seems that people in Australia still remember and love David. So nice to have such friends.
Weronika xxx
How fabulous. I have a group of friends, male and female. We hold 1970’s parties every few months. We dress in 1970’s clothes and there is 70’s music ( including David of course), food and quizzes. I always wear some David Cassidy badges too!
That’s something. ! 70s fashion – pure fun and joy. Bell-bottoms, platform shoes..and hair. And the best pop music to dance. While at high school I used to go to the disco nearly every Saturday,real Saturday Night Fever.
Bee Gees, ABBA , ELO,Donna Summer ,Gloria Gaynor,KC&the SBand and many others.
And so many great voices – David Cassidy and always loved Karen Carpenter too.
And boys in the 70s..
Wow – you were having a wild time! Sian
Hi Weronika
I especially like the music and clothes from the first half of the 1970’s, like the everyday clothing on The Partridge Family. It is good that you managed to get to discos, did you get them to play David’s music?
At the time the PF wasn’t played on our TV (btw there was only 1 channel) and David wasn’t popular, even known. I got to know his music because I was Radio Luxembourg’s fanatic listener. At the time I even didn’t understand English, they spoke too fast. But had some friends whose parents went abroad from time to time and they brought records. A good , new western record could cost at ‘the black market’ as much as an average monthly salary. So we really helped each other , for us music meant freedom.
And one of my school friends had Bravo mags (her father worked in East Berlin) and I used to just stare at David’s photos , couldn’t read German. So you know , life was difficult.
And these discos , that was later,, in the late 70s, mostly at the sudent’s clubs , so we were just happy they let us in.
The PF wasn’t shown on my ITV region very much but there were plenty of photos of the PF and the albums. We only had 3 channels at the time. In the 80’s and 90’s it started to be repeated and I taped some which seemed magical at the time. From 2005 onwards I managed to get the DVDs…..but, I remember, Sony took their time releasing them….one by one
Hi everybody,
Congrats for England for yesterday’s victory at the football World Cup. Today Poland is going to play the first match..
I’ve just finished the chapter about” The Partridge Family” Still I’m going strong (6,500 words) So amazing people wrote and played PF’s music. And I have a request to you. Can you name three the best PF’s songs,, which were the best? And which episodes you remember the most? Your memories when you saw it for the first time ?
Thank you .I’m really curious what you think..
Weronika
Hi Weronika, Congratulations on your writing so far. It’s wonderful to hear of such inspiration.
I have to say that I was 15 when I became a fan of David’s, and I went straight into loving his solo music. Cherish is the first album I ever bought, from a little local electrical store that sold records and cassettes to the neighbourhood kids. The owner knew what everyone liked, and would let them know when the latest record was in. I still remember the smell of that vinyl, and the colour of the red vinyl tiles on the floor too. They did electronic repairs out the back, and you could buy small items like cassette players and radios. It was a bit untidy, but to me, full of treasures. At the same shopping centre, there was a newsagent where I bought TV times and TV week, which regularly did specials on David and the Partridge Family. Across the road was our local small store, run by our neighbours, where we often bought fruit and vegies. Mr Ioannou was so friendly, and he used to always have a sprig of fresh rosemary in his pocket – for remembrance. Only yesterday, I drove down my old street. Everything is different, but I stopped to see to Mrs Ioannou and we talked about those days, what her children were doing…yes grandparents now….but 1973 was alive in my mind, and how we all were then – Cherish playing over and over on my little record player. David gave us music so evocative of that time, but by being the wonderfully resilient person he was, he kept on giving. Even today, he is helping us create new memories and new friendships. How blessed we have been. I need to get a rosemary plant…for remembrance…..
And another thing…though I didn’t collect Partridge Family records then, I decided that I really wanted to have as many recordings as possible of David’s music. Today, I picked up my last one from the post office – Partridge Family Notebook. It’s from eBay. I collected it and was amazed, it was covered in postage stamps marked Polska – yes Weronika – all the way from Poland!
Lyn, you made me smile , what a post! So Poland is not so far away from Australia after all. And we are really close, because of this bond created by this unique man ,, David Cassidy.
Fantastic memories , and soo well told . And , sure I have rosemary in my garden, it’s so hot here and it likes such weather. And from now on I will think about Mr Ioannou .
And “the smell of that vinyl ” Always had an afwul mess with them, records’ sleeves on my bed all the time…CDs are more comfortable, but these old vinyl records , that was something , unforgettable times.
Thank you, (big hugs)
It is difficult to pick three favourite PF songs but maybe:
“It’s One of Those Nights (yes love)”
“Summer Days”
“Breaking Up is Hard to Do”
Weronika
Your book sounds amazing! I can’t wait to read it.
Thank you , I have a great time. Learn amazing things . Do you know that Dave Madden really gave up smoking after this episode “Each Dawn I Diet” in which he made a bet with Danny ? Wow , he was fantastic.
Yes, it’s really difficult to pick 3 PF songs, , maybe it wasn’t good idea. Anyway mine are :
“Love Is All That I Ever Needed”
“It’s One Of Those Nights (Yes Love)
“I’m On My Way Back Home”
Hi Weronika,
My elder sister and I first watched the PF in late 1971-early 1972. Before that our family did not own a TV. Like most stories, ours is quite a convaluted one, the details which I will save for when we meet in August.
Anyway, between Sept 1970 – to Sept 1971 we lived in the Seychelles – my Dad was a Customs and
Excise officer, working there in preparation for the opening of the first main airport.
In late 1971 we moved back to Kenya. There was only one TV Channel, and the series was screened
once a week!
In 1972 my parents and baby sister moved to the UK. My elder sister, younger brother and I were left in the care of my Aunt (who lived with my grandparents). We were to spend two years apart from our parents. We were just broken-hearted!
Anyway, when we first watched the PF series, it took literally seconds before we fell in love with Keith. He was the “boyfriend” we hoped (wished) would be ours. The family life PF portrayed seemed fun. We loved the story lines and corny jokes. We waited agonisingly every week for the next episode. Perhaps at that point we started to watch, were then already couple series behind. We were devisted to be living away from our parents, and our only consolation was ….. DAVID CASSIDY. We literally poured all our love towards beautiful David. We were “allowed” to have our bedroom COVERED in popstar posters with David Cassidy in prime position of course! (also The Osmonds, Jackson 5, Rick Springfield, Sweet etc). My Dad used to send us the UK magazines and we poured through them to find more posters of David.
I’m not sure what song was the FIRST one we first heard… however, I Think I Love You, Could It Be Forever, How Can I Be Sure, Looking Through The Eyes Of Love & Cherish – these songs are forever burnt into our hearts.
As Diane (UK) has also said, in later years, we became secret DC admirers – keeping our love private – which I am now really sad about, because David’s voice enraptured our lives for 45+ years.
I’m really sorry about all the breaks in the sentences. Not sure what happened
Deb , no problem , it was easier to read (and more interesting) Thank you ! Again , amazing story. So good you had your siblings with you, and David of course. There were many teens who wanted to be part of this amazing family. Shirley Jones told that several times she founded such teens on her lawn. Sometimes they came from another states. They wanted her to be their mother and David their older brother (I never wouldn’t like him as a brother , NEVER)
I’m waiting impatiently for August
Weronika – P.F. songs (3)
“Point Me In The Direction Of Alberquerque”
“It’s One Of Those Nights (Yes, love)”
“You Don’t Have To Tell Me”
Sian
Correction: Point Me In The Direction Of A Dictionary!!!
Oh, “You Don’t Have To Tell Me” when he sings “Ok , I’ lyin’ right through my teeth…” That was stupid idea to name 3 songs, there are too many just evergreen classics. Anyway , thank you Sian and Beverley. But “One Of Those Nights” – hot favourite
And I’ve found na interesting info about “Point Me..” , here on our site , that the lyrics was written by 15 year old girl who had won a special contest for poems or lyrics for PF. But everywhere T.Romeo is named as an author. In the article she said she didn’t care for money she just so happy that David sang her song….
Wow, really? I´d ever heard about that. Interesting!!
You are digging up some interesting facts Weronika!
Hi Weronika
Like you, apart from watching the PF I listened to David mostly on Radio Luxembourg. I remember on one occasion he visited them and was live on air. After.he left the DJ (cant remember who!) remarked that no one should be that handsome!
I begged my parents for a record player (my brother had his own!) and eventually I was allowed to go and get a new Hi Fi from Woolworths in Northwich. I was so excited. NOW I could play David whenever I wanted! Favourites from PF definitely ‘ It’s one of those Nights,’ Breaking Up Is Hard To Do and I always loved ‘Cant Go Home Again and Preying On My Mind. ‘ You know – it starts…Just like the wind playing.it’s song.on a windchime…. So excited you are doing this Weronika. Thank you. Xxx
“Dreams Are Nuthin’ More Than Wishes” a great record , love all the songs -“Hold On Me” , “Sing Me” , “Fever”..”Mae”..The first record player . Yes, I also remember buying my first one .So happy girl. Beautiful times.
xxx
I have been playing “Cassidy Live!” whilst ironing. I have more to do so… which to play next? is the question.
“Cassidy Live!” it’s a dangerous album . I mean for ironing. David is amazing . That’s sex, drugs and rock’n’roll. Just because of this record he should be in The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Try “For What It’s Worth. I love it. But be careful
I’ve just noticed you were asking about the next album not the next song from “Cassidy Live!” Sorry.
Hi weronika congratulations on your book ,sounds like it’s really progressing. It’s hard to think of the best 3 OF songs I will say 1 I can feel your heartbeat 2 looking through the eyes of love 3 one night stand . I used to listen to all these songs when I was 12 and 13 in 1972 in my bedroom with my posters on my bedroom wall ,some posters were so big they would fall down during the night and make me jump my father used to say to me what about my wallpaper . I have the complete DVD box set of the partridge family 96 episodes I’m watching now I like the one when Danny wants to be treated like a adult he says to his mother Shirley this adultery is not all it’s cracked up to be and she says I think you mean adulthood hi hi
Claudette , nearly fell off my chair laughing. That was great , poor father. I’ve watched today this one when Laurie had braces , with Mark Hamill as her date , He was a nice boy but David so much more beautiful and better actor
Oh, he especially looked gorgeous when he was watching the bus with Danny!
Sorry, I meant to type “washing” the bus with Danny.
Oh, yes I ve watched this scene many times!
Does anyone know if Cassidy Live! Is available on CD?
I have Cassidy Live! on vinyl and cassette. The poster was on my bedrroom door for years but is now inside the LP. If you have downloaded it you could make a CD.
Jane
I’ve recently bought the CD coz I can’t play LPs at the mo. It’s prob on Amazon or ebay.
Many thanks. Will get a copy. X
It is available as a CD to buy. See the website (albums) for details.
Hi weronika yes I remember seeing that episode I like all all of them and David was always so good looking and such a good actor , but l am glad he tried to move on to other things to show how talented he was
Me too! Great conversation. Thank you Beverley.
Thank you Beverley.
A fitting tribute from David’s “baby brother”.
I am going to iron to “Gettin’ It In The Street” today….is that a good choice Weronika?
Beverley I’m a little worried about you. Ironing again? I know , I’m spoiled a little bit, free woman , not going to work ..but even I sometimes do sth. So the best David Cassidy songs for houseworks for me are :
“Goodbye Blues”
“Run and Hide”
“January”
and last but not least “On Fire” -also great while driving
I’ve forgotten – “Warm My Soul” this one is always great whatever you do
Weronika
Have you written any more of your book today?
Yes, Danny was such a loyal friend to David. I’m glad he has managed to turn his own life around.
I Loooooove m”On Fire”
Hope the writing is still going well Weronika? I had a day off work to take my 87 year old mum out for a day by the sea so just catching up with posts here. I like the idea of ironing to DC and like you am slightly concerned about the amount of ironing poor Beverley has to do. Even doing my daughter and grandson’s doesnt amount to every day! Why not have a day off tomorrow Beverley? X
Thank you Weronika and Jane for your concern but I enjoy spending time in my kitchen with David’s songs for company. One of my sons is just home from Uni so that is why I have such a huge amount of washing and ironing. I had a day off work so also made bread ☺
I was just looking at the MUSIC section of this site and under Musical Credits there is a Randy Meisner album from 1978. David did backing vocals. I got really excited as I have that album……..I think I will play that whilst ironing tomorrow!!
Hi Beverley S
Wow, I love that fact! I am and Eagles fan, and love Randy Meisner’s voice. Was a shame that he left the band due to pressure to perform the songs that needed such high vocals. And I do love Timothy B Schmidt’s voice too (cause I also lovePoco’s music).
I read that David went on stage when America toured Hawaii. He said he was sure that the audience did not know it was him on stage.
BTW, I do my (and my parents’) ironing in the evenings, and have YouTube on tv and watch everything David Cassidy related.
Yes , I’m still going strong. Today I’ve written about David’s concerts in 1971 . 34 concerts , some of them were cancelled because of David’s surgery. It was a real coverage of this’ event ‘in the press , hospital besieged , fans trying to get to him…I’ve read a lot newspaper’s articles , . I really have written a lot and…I like it., but I’m only in 1972 and tomorrow I have to drive to town – my dog has eaten everything and doesn’t want things that are growing in my garden. I love driving with David’s music (“On Fire”)
Did I mention I love “On Fire”? Sorry but to have to say it again. I play that one A LOT when I’m driving.
Seriously, my Mum who knew nothing about David’s music, is becoming a fan, just cause I play the CDs so much when I’m out and about with her. She likes the slower songs – Not sure she likes the repetition of Damned If This Ain’t Love”.
Hi Deb , I have on the wall in my bedroom a really big pin board , and in the middle of it , “On Fire” lyrics. So every day it remainds me that
“Don’t let the time fool ya
It’s got a way of sleepin by
If you let it it’s gonna rule ya
And leave you high and dry
…..
So get up and move and get hot (B.House, D.Cassidy)
Thank you David
As I drive David is always with me in the background lol.
Hope all are well x
What an awful day. No internet sth wrong with the modem, have talked with many service people , haven’t known what happened (men)at last a very smart young girl has helped me. But I haven’t written anything. and always in the morning have the best ideas. Anyway – victory at last and I’m going to work..(the dog is satisfied with food , I hope so..)
.
Btw “I Can’t Get Next To You’ my number one “car” song. What a power!! David is the best!
Loving all your housework suggestions!
I tend to put the party mix on for hovering! It’s the only thing that makes it bearable!
For what its worth (😁) my suggestions: cycling to/ from work (one ear only so I can hear traffic!) Can’t get next to you, high heeled sneakers (in top gear!),tell me true, almost anything from old trick or party remix,love love the lady,getting it in the street, soul kiss,blind hope,I woke up in love, I would have loved you anyway, I can feel yr heartbeat,damned if this ain’t love,and I’m on my way back home(of course!). It’s a 25 min ride, but my office is about to move and increase my cycle by 15 mins each way. I was quite upset by it until I downloaded Timms 12 hrs to my mp3,but now it’s just an opportunity!!!
Sincerely hope David’s gorgeous voice will get me thru the winter cycle too! It will definitely improve it!!
Bless spellchecker! Hovering indeed! If only i could hover I wouldn’t need to cycle!!! 😁😁😁
… and just remembered: the letter which is great for zapping along the common by the river , or fighting the ubiquitous cambridge headwind!!!
Hi weronika sorry to hear you had a bad day .pleased a young girl managed to help you ,it can be so stressful . I hope tomorrow will be a better day and you can do more on your book . What breed of dog do you have and what’s it’s name
Oh I’m writing and there are still some hours to be used.
Vet told me once that she is a kind of Beagle harrier , and 11 years ago someone threw her out. when she was about 6 months old, I’ve saved her life but she also saved mine , I was depressed after the divorce ..We are really close..She is in a great shape , every morning we go to the forest for a really long walk. I have always the best ideas while walking with her…and these “walkies” are also good for me.. But I’m afraid that her name is untranstable .
And what about you Claudette ? Do you have a dog or a cat ?
Weronika, you sound like a lovely lady, witty and full of fun. I’m glad everything has worked out well for you ( and you don’t even need to do your jroning every day!!). My dog died about 18 months ago but I still go on lots of long walks as I find it so relaxing. What are the best DC albums for walking?
Has anyone from England managed to download ” The Last Session” yet? It wasn’t possible from amazon.com and I don’t have an itunes account though I would get one if the download works!
No I haven’t. I bought them from iPlayer but they wouldn’t download to my kindle, so I tried amazon. I don’t know if Amazon will accept PayPal . I was going to try that when I remember my password 🙁
Very disappointing and frustrating isn’t it?
Sorry Diane, I didn’t make it very clear, I meant the documentary. I tried to buy it from amazon but because I am in UK it wouldn’t allow the transaction.
Regarding the EP, I bought it from google play. By downloading it onto a computer first you could then put it onto any device.
Hi Beverley. Sorry! I didn’t know the documentary was available to download,so thanks for that. I have enough trouble with the EP! ,but would love to get both.
Hi Diane
Sadly, I haven’t managed to as yet either.
The Amazon.com site will only take payment with US based cards.
I spoke to someone on the Amazon support line. She checked and confirmed that the company are “unable to accept non-US based bank cards at the moment”. She said she would pass on the request to allow buyers to pay by other methods, but haven’t tried again.
Try the link at the top of the page here posted from Jane.
Did you try that?
Hi Diane, it’s so good you are here again. And .., cycling , it;s not for me, you know I’m a driver , I love driving , but … you must be in a good shape.
My dog is very fast so “Let Her Go” is very good for walking and …”Fever” first slowly…and after, you know ..faster. Good rythm for walking. I love “Fever”. Peggy Lee’s version was great but David’s cover….a real fever.(I’ve listen to it I don’t know how many times and I never have enough)
But I rather seldom listen to David’s music in the forest, because it’s a real forest – deer, boars, hares, foxes and snakes in summer, so I must be careful.
I’ve decided not to see ‘The Last Session” or even read David’s biographies , I want to write based on articles, and all his tv apperances,, fans memories, concerts recordings , his music , interviews , let the facts speak for themselves. To show the amount of his work , this amazing legacy.
Oh I am so glad weronika that you managed to save her ,I cannot understand these people who abandon their dogs they give so much love .unfortunately I do not have a dog or cat ,but I would like to have a small dog one day
“If only I could have a puppy
I’d call myself so very lucky”
I must say good night now because it’s a great storm here and electricity has gone out and is 9.30 so Im going to sleep .
Sweet dreams weronika!
Looking forward to meeting you and everyone in August. Wish I could get to Saratoga for next year’s celebration.
You know Diane, we WILL go to Saratoga,I have some ideas.
Still no electricity.Service men again..
Hi Weronika
You sound like a fairy godmum! I hope you are right! Did you and your dog manage to sleep thru the storm? What’s your next chapter going to be?
Point Me In The Direction Of… your real forest!
It’s One Of Those Nights… the power’s off!!
You Don’t Have To Tell Me… we’ve run out of dog food!!!
My son back from uni =
I Woke Up In…….a messy house this morning!!
What a lovely group of ladies you are! And your forest sounds amazing Weronika. Wild boar! Wow! Your dog sounds lovely too. I got divorced and my beloved Connemara pony had to go. It broke my heart. I rode her every day and had had her since she was very young. My ex was an alcoholic and died eventually. So I know all about the horrible disease. But I had two lovely daughters and focussed on them. We rescued an abandoned cat, Oberon. He is huge but a total wuss! Good to save a life though. Sleep well and hope you awake to be electrified in every way! X
Jane (big hugs) What a great name for a cat (Midsummer Night’s Dream I hope so) Full victory, also with internet, so back to work. It’ s amazing , how fast this writing goes. It’s like this book has been already in my head..and wants to come out. Chapter 6 has the title “Rock Me Baby”…
Lovely reading about your pets ladies. I don’t currently have a pet but used to have a cat who died in 2015, he had hyperthyroidism and was almost 16. Pets are such great company and give unconditional love don’t they? You’re doing a sterling job Weronika with your writing about David and happy you have a rescue dog. I feel for you Jane Weir having had to let your pony go. We become so attached to our pets, they’re family. I also have been unable to download the documentary “The Last Session”, hope I might somehow get to see it some day, maybe it might eventually become available on a DVD.
Sandra
Sydney, Australia
Morning all,
So I went to have a blood test yesterday, and had to see the nurse at the surgery too.
She had to take my blood pressure (which is slightly raised).
The nurse asked me to breathe and relax while she tried a total of 4 times. While I did what she asked I was mentally hearing DC sing my current favorite, “New York City Life”, which I thought was a nice chilled song.
Anyway, I had to have a quiet chuckle, cause I thought that she was trying to get my pulse to slow down and lower my blood pressure…. No chance os that while we are thinking of that beautiful man!
Good job you weren’t thinking of rolling stone or old Trick. ITILY…they’d be looking for a new monitor now😁😈
Yes, Deb M, you are right about that!
I have a black cat – rescued- called Treacle…he looks similar to one DC was holding in the ’70’s …..I’m sure you all know the photo I mean, I think David is wearing a plum coloured top.
And this cat is soo happy in David’s arms..
I’m finally in the frame of mind to enter the A&E world of the documentary.
Only at about 15 minutes, but the power of this effort is clear.
May have to take a break — too much to absorb. I almost feel like it’s so private, I shouldn’t be watching.
The damage of alcohol to the body. The absence of a father. This effort has to help other people.
Heavy sigh. Will share after finishing. Such a tragic end no one wanted to see happen.
I don’t know if I will ever have a frame of mind to watch it. For fans it’s so hard and, to think about friends and family. I really don’t know . I was so happy at first when heard about it.
One hour and 15 minutes into the “story.”
Must offer comments on Annie Leibovitz laughing at the stuffed animals and gifts piled in David’s dressing room after a concert.
She says “That’s not rock and roll.” That’s called LOVE Annie.
She says David didn’t deserve to be on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine? That attitude is what kept David OUT of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
I have to say it really bothers me when people recount fans as a bunch of gullible, stupid teenagers who could be manipulated by the teen idol machine. If David didn’t have that “something,” fans wouldn’t still be fans after decades and decades.
Going to finish the last half hour.
Thinking of you – Mary. Take it easy. Sian
I’m good. So glad I watched the presentation.
It was raw in the presentation of his physical health.
I think he knew he wasn’t going to make it. He states that he hasn’t felt this bad in his entire 67 years.
A&E did such a wonderful job. A watch for the soul.
Mary, so it was Annie L who told this , that David hadn’t deserved to be on the cover? Or someone else?
Yes, these were Annie’s comments on the documentary.
BIG APOLOGIES to Annie — it was the Rolling Stone writer who made the comments — not Annie — SORRY.
Missed the tag name.
There are plenty of things I liked as a kid where I said, “what was I thinking?” But not David Cassidy. I actually came to appreciate him more as I got older.
Have finished the A&E gift. Yes, a gift. The editing job deserves an award.
To Sue, family and friends — fear not. The spirit of this piece speaks for itself.
Wish I could hug you all. You’ve walked a road incredibly difficult, but thank you all for trying. The special gives real insight into the road that was going to end for David. Had to be fate that was the time the special was coming together.
To Craig, thanks for holding David’s hand at the end.
To Terri — such a conclusion singing “Wish you were here” WITHOUT David in the studio. From David becoming emotional thinking about Jack singing that song to the end of the documentary with you singing the same words.
To Kim Carnes — new perspectives and am grateful.
Fans — you must watch this compilation. The shock of hearing organ failure was just too big a jump. We all had no idea what was happening to DC physically.
Thank you to David and A&E. No one would have anticipated that you were there at the end. But, I think David knew he wasn’t going to make it — just the way he hugged and thanked the band.
So sad he just couldn’t see himself going to the ER earlier in the piece. It wouldn’t have saved him, but, even towards the end of his life, he had to be concerned about going somewhere in public.
Every fan needs to take this last journey out of respect for what David meant to all of us — just the PF scenes, songs, still give me goosebumps and always will. Like Jack said, the talent lives on.
Mary, thank you for sharing your thoughts, great post.
Mary
Thanks so much for your very moving and heartfelt post. So many lessons to take from this. I hope it might encourage even greater interest in David’s full catalogue of achievements, and I would love to see further programs reflecting these achievements.
He had the spirit of a rock and roller.
Maybe someday they’ll open a spot for entertainers who contributed to DC’s level — whether it’s in the official, current criteria of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame or not.
He was much more than the portrayal of Keith. Fans could tell there was something special. It’s a shame the industry didn’t give him more respect.
Was thinking a scholarship of some kind in the arts would be a nice tribute.
Maybe someone in the musical world would spearhead.
I also saw the documentary. It was hard to watch but I wanted to do that. I learnt a lot about David´s pain and how bad he was feeling physical and emotional…. Poor babe! The part when they played Jack´s song and David crying was especially touched. I think he was so proud of his son but his ego didn´t allow him to show the love he really felt for David.
The band was fantastic, caring and loving David to the end. He always said they were like a family and they really were.
Now, he is at peace, free and healthy and that´s what gives me some comfort.
I love you my sweet angel. Forever in my heart ♥
Your comments on The Last Session are really appreciated, Mary: A truely stunning endorsement of the A&E documentary and a fantastic tribute to David Cassidy – and to his whole life. Sian
I forget — have you seen it yet?
Would welcome your thoughts, along with others, of course.
It just could not have been created. The feelings from everyone involved — including A&E’s clear concern over David’s health — offering to just stop the project come through.
It was an honor to see it.
Not obtained yet and therefore not seen… Sian
“Rock Me Baby” A great chapter title and today’s ironing album, I think.
Thank you. But have another proposition Beverley. Today I ‘ve read EVERYTHING about the first solo album ‘Cherish”( being a former teacher and librarian I always check everything) and I’ve listened to the whole record again . Just amazing , I mean , every time I listen to this record I try to imagine how it was in the 1972 when you heard this album for the first time . Could It Be Forever, Blind Hope (for me this one is better than Cherish) Where Is The Morning, My First Night.. I’m a Clown I Just Wanna Make You Happy We Could Never Be..Ricky’s Tune…Love all
The first time I ever heard the Cherish album was in a school sewing lesson but probably not until 1973. I listened in awe. Someone had brought it in and we heard it over the gentle whirr of the school sewing machines. I didn’t hear it again for a couple of years because although I had the singles, I couldn’t afford albums. My parents would buy me a PF album each Christmas and gradually my collection grew especially when I got a Saturday job in 1976 and was earning £3 a week (just under the price of an album)
Beverley that was nice. David Cassidy and “gentle whirr..” Oh, how I hated those sewing lessons, we also had them. I was just hopeless , that’s why.
And was so naive at the time, thought that living in the West Europe was just a fairy tale. ..But of course life , people and their problems are the same all over the world.
Bev: PF and Cherish, etc. make great company with household activities!
Hi Mary
I agree!!
Hi Diane
I was just scrolling back and saw your favourite hover tunes lol. I am determined to get back on my bike this summer. I walk, hike and run but haven’t cycled for a while. I might try putting a speaker and phone in my bike basket as I don’t like to use an earplug even for walking or running as I have had some strange encounters over the years
Hi Beverley
That’s impressive. You really do sound fit! Yes! I only use one earbud so I can hear traffic- best to avoid too close encounters with taxis and buses.
I think its time I ‘fessed up here! I’m not as fit as I would like! Love the idea of hiking but most I’ve done is 6 mile walks!!,I only cycle coz everyone in Cambridge does! Sorry to shatter your good impression of me!! I have colleagues who cycle 40 miles to work in summer. That’s keen!!
cycling can be so uplifting at this time of year. Today was just blissful; clear blue sky, dogs bounding around after balls, cattle gently grazing the common, sunshine reflecting,along the river and the rowers, trees waving in the breeze, and listening to David singing about lost love and feeling blue,and as I savoured this perfect moment, I thought “if only he could share this moment he would have completely forgotten any lost love and feeling blue”, but the thought was tinged with its own sadness then for what has passed, and I made a mental note to take more time to savour the good things in life. Today’s lesson!
As for fitness…
I used to run a bit in my teens but that was in prehistory. I’m going on my first skiing lesson (if that counts?!)with work colleagues in a couple weeks. I’m still trying to recollect the exact moment I agreed as I definitely remember saying no to begin! However I do have centre of gravity in my favour;) but poss not much else. lol!!
Hi Diane
I think a 25 minute cycle to work is great. You should be proud of that! I must admit I am a bit obsessed with fitness especially hiking..32 miles is my best so far. No opportunity to listen to DC on the way though as I have to concentrate and map read .
Beverley!! 32 miles? But how to understand ? One …day?
Yikes! Well out of my league!!
I did some coastal footpath in Cornwall recently, ,but spoilt it with a cream tea after!! See what a lightweight!!!….or less lightweight after the tea😁😁
Mary, these Annie L’s comments were from the 70s? Sorry I’m asking again have no chance to see the documentary and just writing about 1972. Can you write me sth more ?
My sense is that these are current interviews, but I don’t remember the exact spot in the documentary. I may have turned away from the computer when she was speaking.
I will try and find the spot again and let you know and confirm.
Double checked — her comments are current. Not from the 70s.
BIG APOLOGIES TO ANNIE — It was the Rolling Stone writer — I missed her name.
My assumption — forgive me Annie. Writer’s name was Grier.
Re. Annie’s comments – I’m thinking that if they were old comments and if she was aware of the rest of David’s career ie later albums, Blood Bros etc she might not hold those views today?
Would be interesting to know wouldnt it? Mary- how did you access the A and E doc.?
I like the idea of a scholarship too. Would.be a lovely memorial to encourage new talent.
Accessed the A&E production through Amazon. Don’t have an account with them myself, but my neighbor let me purchase the story through her.
Only a few dollars.
I used the link Jane provided here on the site to get straight to the option to purchase.
As I mentioned to another fan, will try and confirm — were Annie’s comments current?
Jane: Doubled checked for another fan — Annie’s comments were current not from the 70s.
AGAIN, BIG Apologies to Annie — It was the Rolling STone writer that made the comments.
Sorry fans — I missed the name at the bottom — like they say, never assume.
Mary no problem , thank you once again for your comments on “The Last Session”
Hi Diane,
I’ve just seen your question, somewhere above. Some people don’t like me because ..I always sleep well anywhere and my dog is like me .But the wind was really strong, about
250 000 households without electricity, and I was lucky because the trees in my garden have not been broken , and one man died crushed by a tree not far from the place I live.
I’ve written more than 10 000 words. I’m writing now about 1972 -2 albums, 56 concerts in Canada and US , among them March 11 -Madison SG concert, holiday in Europe, visit in the UK , The Bob Hope Special(David sang Rock Me Baby in this incredible silver outfit, RS cover ..and PF and interviews , photo sessions …How he managed ? 56 concerts all over US, every weekend ? So I’m doing well but it’s a long way to finish.
Hi Weronika
Glad you are safe from the storm. You have been busy!
Gosh this is going to be like an encyclopaedia but only for the letter D lol!!! All on our fave man. Fantastic!
It makes you appreciate what a punishing regime he worked in those years,. He was always very proud of his strong work ethic and of his dad’s work ethic too.
That’s funny Diane..only the letter D..and beautiful bike rides! That storm sounds dreadful Weronika – glad you and your garden are safe…very moving review of the documentary Mary..really appreciate that..goosebumps here. I’ve just touched on a few things I’ve read but appreciate reading ALL thoughts and contributions. I know that you’ve got the UK get together planned…but I also thought someone mentioned Saratoga. Am hatching a plan to travel next northern summer…would be lovely to meet people there or…..
Lyn, that would be GREAT to meet..I’m thinking about it too..I need a visa but rather there is no difficulty in getting it. Have a friend in North Carolina , she has invited me and promised to go with me wherever I would like too. She’s fantastic, older , but really amazing , has been living in the US since the 70s. So..we could rent a really large American car…
Wouldn’t that be something Lyn?! I loved reading Denice and Felicias blogs of their trip. It would be marvellous to meet from around the globe!
Mary, are you in England or America? We can’t seem to download the documentary in the UK.
Beverly — in the U.S. Wonder if Amazon.uk has the feature?
Regarding the David Cassidy Meet in England. Is it Saturday 25th August Syon House?
It seems we have written at the same time
Beverley,
Do you know about our meeting on August25th in London , David’s fans from the UK and me. What about you ? And every other fan from other countries ?
Hi Weronika, yes how funny, both mentioning the meet at the same time. I am away camping until Friday 24th so would need to sweet talk my man friend to drive me there. Is it Syon House? What time?
Yes , it’s August25th.
Recently, I ‘ve heard how David said that that video “Daydreamer” had been shot not in the Syon Park but in the Beaulieu Palace , Hampshire. And Syon Park is not in the centre of London
And what about The Phoenix Theatre , Charing Cross Rd? It’s mayby easier to get there . (Sure for me , my hotel is on the Cromwell Rd) But we must decide .
Oh dear!
I think my vote is still for a garden in London – if the weather is good. Beaulieu would be less central for travelling.
I’ve been to Beaulieu a long time ago but all I remember is my dad taking us around the car collection! Anyone been to Beaulieu recently?
Weronika I think a park would be nicer if its good weather. I’m not sure how long a theatre opens before a show- it would be very busy there as there’s likely to be a matinee on a saturday – so is a busy time for a theatre. Guess it depends how many we are, and how long we stay!
What sort of time did you have in mind? I was thinking if we met late morning- to give everyone chance to get there, we could have lunch and spend the afternoon discussing our fave topic and swopping notes. What would you all like to do? Who is planning to be there? Shall we do a headcount?
Oh dear!
I think my vote is still for a garden in London – if the weather is good. Beaulieu would be less central for travelling.
I’ve been to Beaulieu a long time ago but all I remember is my dad taking us around the car collection! Anyone been to Beaulieu recently?
Weronika I think a park would be nicer if its good weather. I’m not sure how long a theatre opens before a show- it would be very busy there as there’s likely to be a matinee on a saturday – so is a busy time for a theatre. Guess it depends how many we are, and how long we stay!
What sort of time did you have in mind? I was thinking if we met late morning- to give everyone chance to get there, we could have lunch and spend the afternoon discussing our fave topic and swopping notes. What would you all like to do? Who is planning to be there? Shall we do a headcount?
Incidentally can anyone update me on the Phoenix plaque situation how much raised? When it will be installed? Is there a date set yet? I know the fund closes at the end of June? Also Susan Cox mentioned some more plans in US – any updates???
Ok Diane, so it’s Syon House.
Yes, late morning – 11 a.m.?
I ‘ll bring copies of my “book” , for you to read later and correct mistakes etc
I think there will be a lot of things to talk about, e.g. how to get to Saratoga , what we can do as fans to keep David’s legacy ?
, I will have a whole day , arriving the previous day, and going home on Sunday late afteroon. Wow, it will be fantastic.
Really looking forward to meeting up at last. So much to catch up on!!
I would like to come along, I am in Wiltshire so not far from London….incidentally, my ironing pile is quite small today so I think ‘Songs My Father Taught Me’ will be perfect ☺
It will be great to meet,
Today I’m writing about “Rock Me Baby” so what about
“Some Kind of a Summer”
“How Can I Be Sure”
“Go Now” (I love it)
“Song For a Rainy Day”
“Warm My Soul”
:Soft as a Summer Shower” -” you fell on my thirsty life and in my darkest hour…
Weronika
I listened to those tracks yesterday, it is a wonderful album. I fell in love with David when I first heard ‘How Can I Be Sure’ on my transistor radio, I was queueing for fish and chips (though now I am a vegetarian) …I think it was August 1972 but I could be mis-remembering. Enjoy your writing.
Morning everyone!
It’s great catching up on all the conversation above.
Thanks to Mary Wrigley, for your thoughts and observations on the documentary. I still haven’t seen it but hope it’ll be a available for purchase soon for UK/Europe/Rest of the World soon.
My sister in Canada recorded it, and I hope she finds a way to burn it to DVD, in time for when she visits towards the end of July.
My Mum has to have minor surgery today, and we have both been up early to be at the hospital at 7:30am. Three and a half hours later, we are still waiting. Feeling at little discouraged at the moment….
Deb, I’m with you , my mum had 2 quite seroius last year I know how it’s in hospitals..I could write a book and it would be a very black comedy
Thank you Weronika.
Mum just taken to the theatre now. I’m always nervous until she in recovery ward. Going to start saying my prayers until then. I appreciate knowing you are “with me”.
Thinking of you Deb, while you wait for your mum. I hope you have some DC with you for company x
Hi Deb M
My dad’s had a few procedures of late so I can sympathise. I’m sure it will go well, and she will be sitting up in recovery soon. Beverley has some good advice – take some D.C. to sooth the waiting time.
Best wishes to you and your mum xx
Hi everyone I have been reading all your posts ,and I am quite impressed how everyone is keeping fit .Beverley walking and running ,hiking .Diane cycling to and from work . We have made our garage into a gym ,which I use everyday . I do a workout on the treadmill and on the cross trainer . I also have a push bike which I like to ride in the summer months ,through country side ,country parks seeing wild life . I hear that some of you are talking of going to Saratoga, sounds great , a global meeting of fans .looking forward to August 25th when we meet .weronika let know which place , what time Phoenix theatre is ok with me ,if it’s ok with everyone else have a good weekend everyone
Claudette, a home gym sounds fantastic although I am an outdoorsy type and will go out in any weather 😅😅. Do you play music when working out?
I can see where this is heading!! Recommendations for workout music……..answers on a postcard
Deb, just to let you know I am thinking of you ,I hope all goes well with your mother ,and she is better soon
Syon House does sound nice, I was under the illusion the totp footage was Kew Gardens. From the river at Kew you can see a magnificent house on the other side of the river…maybe that is Syon House.
Thank you Weronika and Claudette. Mum is out of recovery; sore but ok. Praise God.
Weronika, I do have a lot of DC music on my phone, which I would listen to, under normal circumstances. Just felt inclined to pray until I knew she was ok.
On our way home soon as we get a wheelchair.
Thank you again. It means so much to me.
That is great news.
Excellent news. Speedy recovery to yr mum. Xx
Thanks all for your positive vibes and good wishes for my Mum.
She’s back at home now and in bed resting.
Back to Saturday chores, then church at 6pm.
Hope everyone is having a lovely day, with David “accompanying” us and giving us inspiration.
I ‘ve had to take a break. This 1972 was just , can’t find a word ..inhuman? I mean so many concerts, so many songs recorded, PF episodes..And in every review was stressed how
physically demanding they were.(concerts) He sang, played guitar, piano, danced …and …reigned over the crowd, amazing showman. Madison SG concert , 15 songs, again I has watched the video (it was the first song) and pictures. On the video he is looking like ,,,young god, charismatic , has the audience at his feet and on the pictures he ..is so happy..just happy and soo beautiful .
Ok, I’m better now, going back to work
Hi Weronika
In a few interviews I watched, David gets so emotional when he talks about the Madison Garden concert, cause all his family were there, including Jack and his maternal Grandpa ( I think the only show he went to? Happy to be corrected…..).
He said as he was born in New York, to perform at this venue was one of the greatest privileges of his life. No doubt that those pictures displays that joy, however punishing the schedule was.
God bless him, always. A beautiful soul, now making music with the angels.
Yes , it was the most important concert. And his grandfather was 83, he died 1 year later, grandmother died in 1967. Both hard working , decent people,they had rules and this upbringing , principles, values he had learnt as a small child helped David during hard times.
I have watched not has , sorry,but I’m thinking about David so..
Hi everyone, hope you are all well.
Get well wishes for your mum Deb M.
Looking forward to the August meetup – happy wherever!! I’ll be the woman ‘of a certain age’ humming Could It Be Forever!
Judy , me too, the same age, but I reserve” I’m On My Back Home” as my “recognizable” song
Thank you JudyA.
LOL! Indeed, love those words “woman of a certain age… ” Me too, and proud to be!
Yep – in our prime lol
Yes Beverley I do play music when I workout ,I have everything fans to keep me cool I have the lot
Sounds great!!
Went to visit my mum today ,played my cds in the car had rock me baby on ,turned the volume up . I like this one ,good when driving ,just love David’s voice
Gosh. What a lot of posts to catch up on. Wish I could join you all in August but working i’m afraid. If you meet in the UK next year and decide on the date a few months before I would be able to book a holiday off. Would love to meet everyone and visit those places so special to David. And to see your ‘book’ Weronika. Xxx
What a shame you can’t meet up in August, Jane. I am looking forward to it and LSMF ( long suffering man friend) is happy to drive me to Brentford or wherever we meet.
I have been dancing to Cassidy Live this evening….yes on my own, my friends think I am mad but I like to get my steps up and am happy being mad 😅
I amost finished with 1972 ,
“Warm My Soul” , this recorded PF’s version also was impressive, great arrangments , but that sound and lyrics weren’t suitable for PF’s audience. It was supposed to be in the episode “Soul Club” So , imagine instead “I’ll be the fella to save his Cinderella’ you heard this :
Hey, now woman, warm my soul
Shake the pain that grows inside me
From the love that’s grown too old
I want you more…
….
Don’ t you turn to go
Don’t turn , oh no
(who would turn away??)
…..and The PF Sound Magazine. At the time I really believed 7Up was David’s favourite drink and I yearned for it. I didn’t see it in England for years and when I did, I bought some… 😅😅
Thank you Beverley, I have forgotten about the commercials.
Chapter 8 “Daydreamer” (David in the UK)
David more popular in the UK than in his native country
Daydreamer nr 1 October 13th 1973
albums “Rock Me Baby” nr 2, “Dreams Are..” nr 1 (with the new producer Rick Jarrard)
European Tour – 6 shows at Wembley – still record!
Sue S. at one of these concerts, date with DC
“Blue Peter” “Weekend at Wembley”
David on the boat on the Thames
David at Heathrow . When Tony Blackburn asked him ‘tell me David what do you do in your spare time? “David ” I sleep a lot , Tony ”
and many others things. ..You really loved him..
Weronika
I remember the Keep Britain Tidy campaign with David as shown on Blue Peter. Girls were ripping the advertising hoardings off all around the country because it was a giant poster of David.
Today I have had a look at some videos of Poland. I never knew you had such a beautiful country and all the fantastic wildlife.
Weird. Just posted but not sure where it went to! I too have a LSMF who, bless him, has been given the job of ordering my DC cd’s. Sadly, I didnt keep my original records and sort of lost touch with David’s later work. I do regret that and am reacquainting myself with old favourites too. His voice is so pure and spine tingling on Cherish and Rock Me Baby. I cried listening to them driving to work this morning. They took me back 45 years. All those hopes and dreams we had for our lives. I hope we all achieved some at least?! I know you and I got divorced Weronika but we have children and you will be a grandparent. I know we probably all had disappointments over the years but we have survived haven’t we, and taken that wonderful man with us. What a ride! And now new friends and adventures to come all because of our love for David. Xxx
Ps It’s not that i’m incapable of ordering things by the way, but my silly bak freezes my card when I do because I do it so infrequently it thinks my card use is fraudulent. Just thought i’d mention that in case you all think I am technologically challenged!
Hi Jane
It is good you have worked your way back to David. Are you finding it easy to track everything down on CD? I still have my vinyl and cassettes but by the 90’s even I had to buy CDs. My LSMF has dowloaded everything again for me but it would be nice to collect some 70’s albums on CD.
Hi Beverley
Just starting out again really. Got PF, Cherish/Rock me baby and about to order more cd’s. I fancy Cassidy Live next but if you’d recommend something in particular please let me know. So much later stuff to catch up on too!
Just wish i’d kept all my stuff from 70’s. I too had a.bag and a badge plus loads of magazines.
Beverley, yes , Poland is beautiful, while in the UK I thought that some places are very similar , meadows, forests, hills. We have fantastic mountains,, lakes , sea , welcome , it’s just 2 hours by plane. We live in great times, I mean for travelling .This is something that always amaze me that I can go anywhere I want to. It has only been possible for some 20 years, before that, we just coudn’t and when we could after 1989 we were too poor.
I loved your description of your forest Weronika. What type of snakes are there? We have adders but only in rocky areas or wild heathland. Shame we can’t post photos. I.d love to see it and your dog.
Hi Jane , yes adders too, some years ago I had some in my garden, it’s because the place I live is Nature Reserve (I don’t know it’s a right word) it’s still Warsaw but it’s on the outskirts. So I always go in high wellies in my garden too. But what I love best are birds , there are a lot of them.
Weronika – be sure to check that the 6-show Weekend at Wembley was at the “EMPIRE POOL”, Wembley (and not at the “Wembley Stadium” as I have heard quoted – erroneously?)
Jane (Webmaster) may know this or else look under “Concerts” on this site. Sian
Thank you Sian , I know, it was called Empire Pool. Trying to double check everything. e.g with this boat,, David lived on the yacht “Ocean Sabre” in Sep 1972(there are photos) , when he was in London for tv and to discuss European Tour . So it’s a fact.
And there are memories that he lived again on a boat in 1973 (can’t find any photos) during the tour. You know what I mean, about these stories , when fans threw into the river , if it was in Sep 1972 or March1973? It’s a real detective work.
Hi Weronika
David only lived on the yacht “Ocean Sabre” during his visit to London in September 1972, this was because none of the hotels would have him stay with them.
David stayed at Beaulieu in Hampshire in March 1973. How they managed to keep it from the fans until after David’s visit and concerts I don’t know as Beaulieu is open to the public as it has house, gardens and a motor museum there.
Hope this helps.
Doreen
Doreen, that’s great! And I ‘ve heard him speaking that “Daydreamer” video was made there at Beaulieu , not in Syon Park. Wow it will be sth special this Uk’s chapter .Thanks a lot.
David was staying at Beaulieu at the time they made the “Daydreamer” video, but i’ve checked the video with pictures of both Beaulieu and Syon Park and it is definitely Syon Park. There is no building like that at Beaulieu as I have been there, a few years after David had been there, just because he stayed there. I don’t remember there being any building like that and the pictures on the website and elsewhere confirm this. I’ve also heard him say about it being Beaulieu, but as I said he was staying there at the time of making the video and with the hectic schedule he had I’m not surprised that he could get confused where things were done. The video was probably filmed during a day he was doing interviews etc in London.
Weronika – I did brief concert descriptions of one of those Empire Pool concerts (Post 301 – Tributes section & Post 66 – Updates section; earlier on this site). Sian
Thank you Sian .
Weronika
So isn’t there a connection with David to Syon Park after all?
Hi Beverley
As i’ve told Weronika, the place in the “Daydreamer” video is definitely Syon Park. David was staying a Beaulieu at the time this video would have been filmed so that maybe where the confusion arises. It was probably filmed duing a day he was in London doing interiews etc and we know how hectic David’s schedule was then. I’ve also checked up on the pictures on the websites for both places and it’s definitely Syon Park. I also remember in the press at the time they kept saying it was Kew Gardens, which is on the other side of the Thames, i think this may have been to try and stop the fans from desending on the place.
Yes, I know Doreen, we will meet in Syon Park and see with our own eyes. I’ve never been there and just love London’s parks. Heard David talked about video and he smiled. I feel David sometimes had some fun with this hide and seek games with fans.It was dangerous and tiring but he was…young and adventurous and he felt really great it the UK
Thanks Doreen
And to think how many things I’ve learned because of him
Doreen , thank you and have a nice day (everybody too)
Glad to help.
I think you might be right about David having some fun with the getting around in the UK without the fans knowing. The media at the time did stop giving out the information about where David would be because of the ssfety issues. They also stopped doing it for any celebrity for the same reason and of course that fans were taking time off from school :).
Happy trails to you and everyone here
Thanks: Doreen.
I see Syon is only 8 miles from Heathrow and I wondered if that was the reason….a quick getaway! Poor guy! How he suffered for his art over the years.
I got lulled into watching a load of James Corden car karaoke with celebs yesterday. Wish there could have been a D.C. episode. All the funky remix tracks and can’t get next to you would have been amazing!
You maybe right about the quick getaway to Heathrow, but i think the filming was done during David’s visit in March 1973 when he did the concerts in Manchester and London, Wembley, Empire Pool, (now Wembley Arena/SSE Arena, Wembley). As we know they would not have David go to the studio and sing live on Top of the Pops because of the fans besieging the place. It may have been decided to do this filming so that they had something to use when then next record came out.
I watched the Paul McCartney one on YouTube the other day and also wished there had been a episode with David.
Weronika
Have you seen the clip where he explains that the boat on the Thames previously housed Liz Taylor’s dogs?
Am now imagining you all meeting in Syon Park and watching the clip on YouTube to get a sense of where it was filmed! No-one in those days of film could have anticipated such a thing as our very smart phones…she says typing on to the little screen! Would be lovely to see a pic of you all meeting….- Lyn in Australia.
Have checked syon website. House won’t be open on Sat but garden will be. Open 10.30 till 5 I think.
Great, so 11.a.m. will be a good time for our meeting
I do wish I could contribute some useful info but sadly I don’t think I can – at least not anything significant. I do know where in Cheshire David went horseriding for a.photo shoot in a magazine featuring his 1973 UK tour. The photos were appalling as it was a 2nd rate riding school with no all weather arena. So the poor horse is floundering in deep mud, it looks freezing cold and David is trying to look as though he’s having the time of his life. Ha ha! If you find any images of this they feature a huge red brick wall which encloses the whole dreadful place. I remember laughing at the pics at the time as I knew where it was. Someone must have said ‘let’s.find a horse for David to sit on’ and then just picked the first place near to Manchester.
Wow, I ‘ve seen photos but havent known about the place . Thanks Jane
Yes Diane, I have.
I’ve finished this chapter about David in London in Sep. 1972, and also about his songs in the UK’s charts – the last one was in the 70s -“Darlin” number 16! and his videos at the Schphol Airport -“How Can I Be Sure” in this pink suit ,it was hilarious , I mean the situation, but David knew what to do , he was so sure of every move, amazing. And about PF season3
So I’ve read everything about 1973 European Tour, and really it was a lot to read.Can’t find a good title for it. And it’s in a way important. Something from ‘Dreams..” , but what “Hold On Me” ?, “Fever”? Or maybe “Couldn’t Be Forever?'( I know it was from 1972 but mayby it will be the best
To give you idea , now I had 8 chapters :
1-“Dreams Are..”
2″I Woke Up..”
3.”Lookiing Through..
4.”Come On Get..”
5.”One Night Stand”
6.I”ll Just Wanna Make ..
7.”Rock Me Baby”
8.”Daydreamer
9 ??
Darlin was the last one in 1975 of course
Just have worked too much today interesting new song “Couldn’t Be Forever’
and a new airport Schphol – Schiphol. Sorry
Maybe “Hold on Me” Weronika, because he was starting to be overwhelmed by the fame…and wanting a new path, but he was still contracted to “The Partridge Family”…..
…and so many fans wanted to touch or hold him because they loved him so…..
…and the relationship between the audience and David as he performed..in a metaphorical way he held them (I never got to a concert)…but he describes the euphoria of performing in some interviews and I believe it was a powerful emotional moment for all….David and the audience….
?
Hi Lyn, thank you.
For 1973 – I’ve decided ‘Could It Be Forever” because it was a year of great triumph – tour, “Dreams..”number 1 in the UK etc, but also many had wondered what would happen next? How long such craziness could last? such career? So “Hold On Me” it would be better for 1974 – world tour (Australia!) and..the retirement.
I had shivers when had read that the last David Cassidy song in Manchester 1974 , was the same as the last one he sang at his last concert in New York in 2017 – Dylan’s “It’s All Over Now..”
“..the carpet, too is moving under you
and it’s all over now baby blue..”
Great that you’ve decided Weronika. So much can be read into song titles and lyrics, it must be hard to think of what suits best. I think it’s wonderful that you are inspired to do something so creative.
I’ll have to watch the New York BB King Concert again…to see “It’s all over now”….. I haven’t watched much of this because I felt sad about David having to say goodbye to doing the thing he loved..performing and entertaining. Maybe in Manchester he needed to say goodbye for a while..thinking he would move on to something else…while in New York…..
Weronika you are working so hard on your book. It’s impressive.
To all who are meeting on August 25th. I think it best if I don’t sing any DC song on arrival ( not good for everyone’s ears) but I will be recognisable as I will be sporting a blue 1970’s DC bag 😃
…..and maybe a badge or two.
I will be singing “I’m On My Back Home.”.’and also wear a chain with a pendant – it’s a silver letter D.
That all sounds wonderful!
I.m so impressed too Weronika. Immersing yourself in a subject.is a great way to get closest to it.I always think. Please take some breaks though. We don’t want you to burn out and disappear to Hawaii for a year! We couldnt wait that long to buy your wonderful book. 😉
I also saw the documentary. It was hard to watch but I wanted to do that. I learnt a lot about David´s pain and how bad he was feeling physical and emotional…. Poor babe! The part when they played Jack´s song and David crying was especially touched. I think he was so proud of his son but his ego didn´t allow him to show the love he really felt for David.
The band was fantastic, caring and loving David to the end. He always said they were like a family and they really were.
Now, he is at peace, free and healthy and that´s what gives me some comfort.
I love you my sweet angel. Forever in my heart ♥
Hi Jane
‘Cassidy Live!’ is one of my favourites and I really love the eponymous ‘David Cassidy’ from the 1990’s but really you can’t go wrong whatever you buy! Happy listening x
Thanks Beverley. Cassidy Live next then!
Agree Beverley S, any album is great for so many reasons. I played ‘Cherish’ yesterday, and now ‘hear’ that LP with an adult ear. David has left us with so many treasures to listen to
Hi Judy
Do you have a favourite album?
Really depends on my mood! Each album showed a different side to David as he matured musically. That voice though.
Hi weronika just looked through the official David Cassidy magazine April 1973 when it was almost over for David that night in Rotterdam.on that Sunday in the Doelenhall in Rotterdam, everything was set up ,ready for the big moment when those thousands of fans would finally set eyes on the guy they had all been waiting for and longing to see .then something made one of the musicians in David’s band go over to the Mike to make doubly sure . That action saved David’s life . Th e Mike had a voltage high enough to kill instantly . And That was the Mike which only moments later David would have grasped to leap into his opening song . Of course da vid knew nothing about all this till after the show . And even then , he passed it off lightly but for every single one of David’s fans that was a moment which let David live . Of course every Mike and the rest of the electronic equipment is checked beforehand to prevent accidents but even so occasionally something goes wrong . Doesn’t bear thinking about
I thought I had read everything..Vanity..Thank you Claudette.
Hi Claudette
I have been doing lots of sorting and clearing out this past year and I can’t remember where I have put my DC official magazines. I found a small slip though, I had forgotten about. There was a sponsored quiz through an issue of the magazine and the winnder met David. I have a printed note thanking me for my entry and £6 lol. I think the winner raised £500.
Wow! A lot of money . Also £6. Sure you spent it on some nice records.
You are welcome weronika
Wow they did well to raise 500 pounds beverley
Wow they did well to raise 500 pounds beverley😁😁😁
Sorry I meant I only raised £6. I have just been for a run and walk but too hot. Ran about 1 mile and walked 5. I could have done with your gym, Claudette! I remembered where my official DC magazines are, with my annuals. I am going to look through them later. I have noticed I have a spare copy of both PF annual 1974 and 1975. If anyone who is going to Syon Park wants them, I will bring them along.
Now I understand. And to think I’m writing a book in English…nice..
Sure I want these copies. Thank you.
Today I have a break , in Warsaw have some important business meetings . I’m not happy about it but…life is life.
Ok Weronika, those Partridge Family annuals are yours.
Also spare isdues of The Official David Cassidy Magazine no’s 3(Aug’72), 6(Nov ’72), 9(Feb’73) and the one Claudette was writing about No 11( Apr ’73). Free to a fan.
Beverley , I WANT all !
Ok Weronika, I will bring them along.
Hi Beverley 6 pounds is better then nothing . Our garage is boiling even with fans .yesterday I only managed 30 minutes on treadmill it was 35 degrees .I felt like I had a FEVER and on Fire 😣 and haven’t done any today I will do some tomorrow . I am looking forward to meeting you and the other ladies at syon park in August .cannot wait😁
Hi Claudette
You mentioned 3 good songs there, Fever, On Fire and Tomorrow. Yes it will be a great day in Syon Park.
Ooh. I am SOooooo envious of you having kept all your magazines etc. I had all mine till I was in my early 20’s when my parents emigrated to Oz. I had to move into a tiny place and had to shed a lot of my things including DC and PF stuff. Boy do I regret that now. Do you know if any vintage DC stuff can be bought online anywhere? Also, Amazon are out of Cassidy Live CD’s for now! Rats! Fascinating to hear about the electrified mike. I never knew that. Have just.completed my 6 day shift in a hothouse – garden centre and am looking forward to a day of housework and gardening tomorrow. A little DC music should.help it along eh Beverley?
Hi Jane
I don’t know if you are able to play vinyl but here is a link to a company my LSMF uses. https://www.discogs.com/sell/list?master_id=307244&ev=mb&page=5
There are some LPs of Cassidy Live on there. It might be possible for your LSMF to make a CD from it if he has a record deck.
Hi Jane,
At last I’m at home , earlier told my business partner that -” we could never be friends” , ” he is two time loser “and that he could” run and hide” ,” go now “and that I hope not to see him till “January”. He was surprised, believe me.
What about “A Touch of Blue” more mature David Cassidy, just great music for us “at the best age” women “Spooky”, “Blackbaird”, “A Song For You” “Mother And Child Reunion”…
Jane
I have just looked on ebay and they have DC magazines although they are pricey.
I find gardening so relaxing so your job sounds lovely but not today in the heat. Even I haven’t done any ironing for two days as it is too hot but will catch up in the morning. I think I will iron to ‘Home is Where the Heart Is’
Came across this radio interview with Danny post-A&E special.
Of course, he knew David better than a huge majority of people, but, personally, I don’t think A&E hurt the beauty of David’s career. It’s not how I’ll remember him and the effect of being a fan for 40+ years.
It’s like watching filming of someone — like a family member — who is at the end of their life. It was such a shock to hear of his passing. The special doesn’t overshadow, for me, any of the good things about being a DC fan. I think it helps give closure to questions and painfully watching how he just couldn’t finish differently than Jack, no matter how much he probably wanted it to be different.
A&E even offered to stop the filming. David knew the calls were being recorded. He knew the camera was there in the car taking him to the hospital, etc. I don’t think any amount of editing could have altered what was happening.
I don’t think fans take lightly that compilation. I feel privileged and will always contribute thoughts to shine light on David’s career as a fan. It’s why people are suggesting things — scholarships, star on walk of fame, memorial concerts from the band.
I appreciate Danny’s insight whenever a special has been made.
He has to be part of them. He knew David so well.
I still laugh at the commentary he did on the first season of the PF — he could still remember the dialogue — and heck, so can we! Giggle.
Here’s the link if fans wants to hear —
http://dannybonaduce.net/dannybonaduce/2018/06/20/danny-bonaduce-tells-nj-101-5-david-cassidy-doc-horrendous/
David and Danny for me they were the real stars of the PF, such chemistry ,like real brothers – love and rivalry..Brothers on and off screen, to the end
Cub://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIvoru_kLCJDIcL3_rNWMB4q70F9ECBNS
( hope this copied ok ,kindle isn’t great at copying links)
Just found this link in a tweet from Craig https://mobile.twitter.com/hebewonder/status/1009054706872840192/photo/1
when looking for something else.encouraging D.C. fans to check out the new EP on YouTube and spotify etc.
Im thrilled because I “bought” the tracks but they wouldn’t download to my device Grr!. Ill be playing this non-stop its fabulous!
Thank you Beverley and Weronika. I will look for Touch of Blue and butter up LSMF for vinyl.to cd. Good idea. And thank you Mary for your insight on A and E doc. Difficult for us who havent had the chance to see it yet to know what impression it left on those who have. I still find it hard to see how David still handsome and ‘together’ at 52 could have succumbed like that in the later years when he had bounced back so many times before. I don’t think his frailty makes us love, respect and admire him any less though. Night night. I’m off to bed.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIvoru_kLCJDIcL3_rNWMB4q70F9ECBNS
OMG I so love technology ….NOT!!
Hopefully this time 😂 apologies kindle fizzy fit. It’s probably too full of David Cassidy goodies (what other sort is there?!!)
Expect everyone’s there already anyway 😁
Diane
I’m glad you can finally listen to Songs My Father Taught Me!
Thanks Beverley
Well worth the wait!! I played them all to sleep last night. I love how they have kept David’s comments in the tracks. It’s lovely to hear him enjoying time with such caring and wonderful musicians. I hope the benefit gig goes really well. Wish I were there!
Hi Weronika, just wanted to say I think it’s wonderful you’re writing a book about David, good luck with it, thanks for sharing your progress and stories about David with us. I came across a video on YouTube that I thought might be of help with your book, it’s about working in the theater in New York, a panel discussion that included about 6 actors including David as well as Petula Clark and Julie Harris, from 1993 when David was starring in Blood Brothers. It’s very interesting and gives some insight into being a theatrical actor as well as a different perspective of David, and a chance to learn more about him in a different setting instead of within a standard interview format. Here’s the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xf9csw5xp4I
Thank you Judy , “Blood Brothers” ..it’s a long way , sure but I would keep this link.
Still in 1973. David in Spain – wonderful photos, he dances flamenco, , Rocio Durcal , Tv show -Estelar Del Sabado , David skiing ..but the exact days ? only that he was for 3 days and it was in March. And on March 3 he was in Dortmund. So setting specific dates is not easy. But I will leave it for now mayby someone knows sth ?
I’ve founded ! I mean, the dates, real detective work .
Hi Weronika, you did? Did you find the dates? I don´t remember it exactly. I felt sad because I couldn´t see David at that time, I was just 13 and he came so far away from the place where I lived then. Do you know he also was in Benidorm? I lost most of my David´s stuff in a flood so many years ago so I can´t really say so much to you. But I have an entire album on Facebook with pics of him in Spain. He really enjoyed my country. He said he felt free skiing (by the way, the mountain is called Navacerrada – very close to Madrid) I will send you a link to that album, I don´t know if that will work for you.
He was in Spain 5,6,7 March, it took me some time and it’s a long story. Anyway in a section” books ” on this site, this is 52 page “David in Europe” (with him skiing on the cover) Great photos.. He wasn’t in Paris at all (it’s on the list of concerts on our site) instead he was in Spain.
Thanks for info. He had a great time in Spain!
https://www.facebook.com/araceli.ramirez.906/media_set?set=a.1488411570698.65074.1246208657&type=3
https://t.co/rFf10dHsZv?amp=1
Sorry think this is the link to the tracks
Just popped in to say hello everyone – another sunny day here in the UK.
I bought a picture cover version of the single Puppy Song/ Daydreamer so have a spare one if anyone needs it. My town never had picture covers on singles, I didn’t know they existed until we went to London. My LSMF bought me a picture cover 45″ of’ White Christmas’ as a surprise but I had bought that in London in the 70’s so it is also going free…. if I can find it..
Plus a poster that went round ‘The Last Kiss 45″. I don’t know why I have two! It isn’t perfect condition but free to anyone who is going to Syon Park. I sent mine off to the record company in 1985 as they were getting David to sign it so I have that one.
Just listend to the Rotterdam concert recording March 11 , 1973. I need to cool down a bit. UNBELIEVABLE !!. “I’m a Man’ (Spencer Davis Group) !!!! I wonder if it was David who had solo on drums. And what a version of “I’m a Clown” ! and “I Think I Love You” and “Blues Power” Eric Clapton.!!Maybe everybody knows this recording but I’ve listened to it for the first time.!! Amazing.
Shame you can’t get the day off Jane,you could have had them!
Thank you Beverley but sadly not. No more than 3 staff off allowed at same time and whole of Aug now booked up! Sob. If you decide to meet again and it’s a quieter time of year ( I work in horticulture so main season is May to Sept), or I get a few months notice I may get chance to book the date off before anyone else! Incidentally, I advised my LSMF today that this is his new title! Ha ha. From his expression I think he’s still trying to work out if being a LSMF is a good thing or not.
That is funny. I think LSMFs are good from our point of view although I think mine yearns to be a BB( bad boy).
https://youtu.be/nmV8aL8c8Yk
I expect this is already on this website but it is worth another look.
Yes , sure it is. On this site it’s just everything. So at last I get to London’s concerts. And , because some people confuse Wembley Arena with Wembley Stadium. , I want be sure that I “m not like them.
David set his amazing record -6 concerts in 1 weekend – at Empire Pool, later Wembley Arena, now it is called The SSE Arena , and it’s INDOOR arena, at the time it had about 10 000 seats (Now 12.500)
So 60 000 fans were there
Is that right?
Yes, Weroniks thats right, 10,000 at each concert. I was at one of them it was amazing. I unfortunately was near the back so David look so far away, but it didn’t matter, it was just brilliant being there, i’ll never forget it.
Your are also right that it is an indoor arena, it is not only used for concerts, its used for sports events and ice shows and orignally it had a swimming pool, hence Empire Pool. The could cover over the pool area to use for the othre events, i believe that when they updated it recently they took all the old equipment out to do with the pool and probably filled in the pool area as this hasn’t been used for used for years and this made it possible to increase the number of seats. to 12,500.
I’ve checked with “The Weekend at Wembley” at the beginning it was said – 50 000 . Probably the same program as was in Rotterdam March 11 .
,Great we have this recording from Holland (can’ t stop listen to it) and also video with David while singing “I’m a Clown” in London
Just reading and writing about these concerts are so emotional.
Correction: “I AM A CLOWN”.
Maybe they used 50,000 as it is a easier number to remember and thinking that no one would really know how many the arena held, a bit of lazy journalism in my opinion. The concerts were a complete sell out that is why David did 6 shows over the 1 weekend If i remember correctly I think David was only originally only going to do 3 maybe 4 concerts, but they had to add the extra 2 shows because so many wanted to book tickets. The programme “Weekend at Wembley” was a half and hour programme, it was one programme of a current affairs show at the time called “This Week” that was on tv here in the UK. I think all the bits of video on YouTube of this make up the programme, it would be great if someone put those back together to make the whole programme again, so that it could be seen properly because at the moment it is completely mixed up,
Hi Doreen
That must have been great seeing David live in the 70’s. I was only aged 12&13 when he toured here and it didn’t occur to me that I might apply for tickets and see him live! I had to wait until 1985 and saw him 4 times on that tour.
Beverley, fantastic , I’m waiting for your memories. I love “Last Kiss”
I was 13 nealy 14 at the time of the concerts at Wembley Empire Pool in 1973. It was fantastic to see David then, I also saw him in 1974 at the White City Stadium concert and then again in 1985 at the Royal Albert Hall in London. I also saw David 3 times in the musical “Time” at the Dominion Theatre in London, I still have the tickets for the concerts and for “Time”. Unforunately after that when David did his later concerts and was in “Blood Brothers” I had moved from London and couldn’t get there and then back home easily and money was tight too at the time. How I wish now I had made more of an effort to arrange some way of getting there etc, but at least I have the DVDs that were done of the Glasgow concert in 2002 and Hammersmith Apollo in 2004.
Weronika
I went with a group of DC penfriends. Went to the opening night St Austell Cornwall, two nights in Manchester and one in Oxford Apollo. I met David by accident in a lift in Manchester’s Piccadilly hotel.
Beverley , what a beginning!! .And…. please..
Weronika
As an author you can appreciate the power of suspense.
Yes Sian, this song is the most important. Wheter he sang it in London or Rotterdam in 1973 . or in Australia in 1974 , or in the 80s tv shows or 90s… anywhere and at every stage of his career this is THE SONG
And yes ” I Am a Clown ” not..
I’m biased, Weronika: I think it sums up David’s life. I swear that the unbelievably destructive screaming was more subdued when he sat on the stage to sing it but I probably only imagined that… If you chose to do so; you could see that screaming as a total lack of respect for David as a singer. I adored him but to make a noise would have been an insult… Hard? Maybe – but harder for those who really wanted to hear every single nuanced note… Sian
I don’t think you imagined that the screaming was more subdued when David sat on the stage to sing ” I Am A Clown”, becasue I was at one of those concerts and it seemed to me that the screaming eased off when David did that song.
Interesting article about this screaming “Let It Rock Mag.” May 1973 . Rather harsh comments for David , but also for audience. That for many girls these concerts were like Cup Final, and “Cassidy’s appearance was necessary but his music was not”
Sure he was aware of it…
Wonder what you think about it
Yes Sian. I agree and at Belle Vue the same thing happened, fans grew quieter when he sat on the edge of the stage and sang I Am A Clown. When you listen to the spoken lyrics at the beginning and end of the song it becomes even more poignant. For me this song and Can’t Go Home Again sum up the sad aspects of David’s life. They seem so prophetic now when you listen to him singing them in the 70’s.
Yes. It’s very sad. I know this is too negative or “damning” for some people but I feel that many emotional fates are more or less sealed quite early on in life. Sian
Doreen , thank you for so valuable info.
I also think that the correct number is 60 000
And what about tickets ? I’ve read there were huge problems with bogus tickets. Tickets were available through mail application or directly at the box office, is that right?
I knew that “Weekend at Wem.” was a tv series, this one with David was aired very soon , on March 22. Must search You Tube , just have seen only a few bits – David in the van after the concert (btw I think he was scared) and while singing “I Am a Clown” and fragments of the interview.
Doreen , thank you for you help , to see David so many times .Such memories..
Yes, I believe there were problems with bogus tickets and with touts trying to sell tickets near the venue. The tickets where available by sending a form that was at the bottom of concert adverts in newspapers and magazines some months before, which you filled in and i think the maximum number of tickets you could ask for was 4. This form if I remember correctly was sent to the box office at Wembley Empire Pool, but nearer the dates of the concerts they were available in person at the box office. They were also available from a theatre boxing office in London, but i think you had to go in person to get them from there. It looks like because there was such a restricted number of places to get the tickets at the time some people decided to scam people with bogus tickets. I’m sure there was 3 ticket prices for these concerts and they were around £2, £1.50. but I know the last one was £1 as these are the ones I got.
There are 5 videos on YouTube that make up the “Weekend at Wembley” programme that I know of, but there maybe a couple more I’m not sure, but it certainly is most of it. i’ll try and watch them again and try to work out what the right order is to get the programme from what i can remember from when the programme was shown.
Glad to help. Weronika and yes, i have many great memories of all the times I saw David, i don’t have any photos of the concerts in 1973 or 1974, but i do of the concert in 1985 and some at David’s last performance in “Time” at the end of the show.
Amazing details. I knew from the start that the best David Cassidy biography should be written by fans. Fans know everything..and for us this is the most interesting story and the story that will last forever .And maybe I’m not bad as a person who puts everything together , facts and memories (my pupils have taught me to check everything twice) it’s only this book is going to be very large..
I went to the Empire Pool by coach. I’m not sure if there was one coach only or possibly, two… Since some mothers seemed to have organized all this; I can’t tell you how they actually got the tickets… The memory really begins and ends with the David Cassidy part! Sian
It is great to read everyone’s memories of David. Doreen, do you know which order the ‘Weekend at Wembley’ clips should be in? My LSMF did a good job making a concert from the australian 1970’s concert clips so I will ask him to have a go.
I’m going to look at those videos again and try to see if i can remember which order they went in and if I come up with something i’ll post it here and Iet Jane know too,
Hi weronika , I went to see David in concert ,with my school friend Georina in 1973 at the Empire pool, Wembley . I was 12 almost 13 ,as I saw in March and my birthday is in April. It was Saturday 17th March 4pm show ,he was wearing the black jumpsuit . I thought he looked good wearing these suits ,as he was slim and the way he moved around the stage . I was not right at the front ,but near enough to see him . I was not screaming ,as I wanted to hear David sing ,but it was difficult with other fans screaming .I am so glad I went and was part of the 70s and our beloved David cassidy love him,never forget him
David Cassidy’s stage costumes..He always looked sensational . it should be a separate chapter about David being a true fashion icon (don’t like the last word but can’t thing about the better one)
For me his number one outfit was the one he wore at Madison SG., but love all , dungarees in Australia…
Hi Weronika,
I believe in the biography (or maybe in an interview?) David says that his jumpsuits were made by the same person who made Elvis Presley’s stage outfits.
Thanks Deb, I’ve forgotten about it.
Yeah. I’m a big fan EP fan. Grew up listening to his music as my Dad and his siblings were Elvis fans in the 1950s and 1960s. Music always played a big part in our lives. He were mesmerized by his stage presence.
And my other musical hero is.. Steve Perry, whose voice I first heard in 1979, when I visited San Francisco.
However….. David was, and will always be my first love. He will always hold that position. The person my 12 year old self fell madly in love with.
I truly hope he knew HOW MUCH he was loved.
I went to the Wembley concert where he wore the white catsuit with red flames.
Like you Claudette I did not scream as I wanted to hear David – think I was more memorised by it all.
I was at the side and vividly remember David singing I Am A Clown which was just wonderful.
We got the tickets via the post sending a cheque written out by my dad to pay!
I was 14 going on 15 and also remember flyers from the Keep Britain Tidy scheme and sending off for stickers with David in his T shirt promoting the campaign.
Was a truly unforgettable day.
He wore black for me!!! Sian
I can’t decide..white or black ..Always beautiful and breathtaking. You lucky girls..
Making cup-cakes on a hot day doesn’t seem such a good idea but luckily Listening to The PF Crossword Puzzle helps!
I’ve finished chapter on the European Tour., it was so emotional, I feel almost like I was there at one of those concerts..
Anyway, still 1973, “Dreams Are Nut..” was released in October . And how to be not moved when you listen to such words :
‘For the first time in my life I understood.
How the wine that had taken his worries and cares
Had also taken the love he once shared
Than he cried as he said
I just can’t go home again
Now I know why they..
Yes, I know..”
I’m catching up with all these recent posts, and finding it all so fascinating.
Yes, that thought has struck me too when I’ve listened to “Can’t Go Home Again”. Heartbreaking.
Deb, how is your mum getting on after her op? Well, I hope.
When I was looking through the DC official magazines for 1973, it seems the promoter initially had plans to beam one of the concerts through cinemas around the country. How fantastic that would have been!
I’ve just found a definitive proof about “Daydreamer” video. The web page PA IMAGES – David in the Syon Park “David Cassidy banned from the BBC studios in White City because of his… fans, escaped from their attention when he visited the Gardening Centre , Syon Park, London for recording of Top of the Pops in which he..”
At last !
Weronika
You must have been the finest librarian in Poland or could be the finest detective in europe!
Beverley…., do not think I forgot about…David Cassidy and you …in Manchester. Please. Don’t you think is enough of this suspense???
Weronika
You don’t miss or forget anything. I am just going out but will tell you later…it isn’t much of a story really, I will think how to word it eloquently!
Hi girls, are you able to see this album of mine from David in Spain?
https://www.facebook.com/araceli.ramirez.906/media_set?set=a.1488411570698.65074.1246208657&type=3
I wish I ccould but it wants me to create a facebook account first 😣
Real shame, Araceli. So sorry but I have security reasons not to join Facebook… Sian
Hi Beverley S
Thank you for asking about my Mum.
We have had a bit of a nightmare week since her op. Two weeks prior to the op she was taken off her medication (Metrotraxate). The first week was ok-ish; the second week she was in excruciating pain.
Waited 4 hours before they took her to the theatre (and she is also Diabetic).
On Sunday she was in so much pain with pain in all her joints and it got steadily worse.
Had to call the paramedics yesterday and they took her to A&E, to get the pain under control.
Thankfully she is back home today, and back on her meds with “interim” medication until her usual one “kicks in”.
It just about broke my heart to see her crying in pain. I am praising the Lord His mercies as there is for some improvement today. She is able more mobile and is able to use her hands again.
We all need to appreciate good health and try to do everything we can to stay healthy.
Please take care, one and all.
Deb, I would like to hug you , so hard to see love ones in such a pain, especially own parent. I understand you very well.
Please take care of yourself,
Deb
I am sorry to hear your mum has had such a bad time. Hopefully she will be better soon x
So glad that your Mum is now getting medication for her pain, and so wonderful that she has a loving family taking care of her. Thinking about you all Deb.
And you too Deb. Big hugs. We are all probably.ladies of a certain age with elderly parents. My.mumis 87 and.has Parkinsons now. So difficult isn’t it. Wishing your mum and you well.
Araceli! What fab photos. I never saw the flamenco dancig pics before but I remember the skiing one of David in Europe well. I loved that magazine and sneaked it to school.to share with.my friends.
And David was in black at Belle Vue Weronika. We were a.bit surprised at how energetic his concert was. Having only seen him on PF myself and two friends were a bit stunned at the energy and movement – in a good way. We had to write about something we’d done recently in the English lesson the.next day and.boy! did I write about it! The student teacher we had was laughing when she gave me the marked exercise back later. ‘Wonderfully descriptive. This was clearly something you HAD to write aabout Jane!’ I remember her words today.
Great story ! David Cassidy and English lesson !
There is a video with him after this Manchester concert , he is still in this black outfit. I can imagine , you thought you would see Keith P. and hear “I Think I Love You” and instead …. David Cassidy in black catsuit…..and…
“Rock Me Baby” !!
Yes, that was it exactly Weronika!! Must try and find that video.
Jane, the link to this video is at the post number 292 (Beverley)
Jane
I love your story.
Weronika, here is mine.
We had decided to stay at the Piccadilly Hotel in Manchester overnight and go to both concerts, someone said David has stayed there previously but I don’t know when that was. The concert was great and we went back to the hotel afterwards. I went back to our room for something and then got in the lift to go back downstairs. A floor or two later the door opened. The other girl in the lift ran out screaming, David and his minder were standing there. My mind in a turmoil I decided to pretend not to recognise him, then he said “Nice T-shirt”, yes, I was still wearing the tour T-shirt! I said “Oh, hello David” and kissed his cheek. He said “Thank you” and I walked out of the lift.
Of course a maturer me would have behaved differently.
I walked back downstairs and saw him just going into a private function, my friends were impressed but sadly that was the end of the encounter.
Beverley, I’m speechless , that’s extraordinary!! I mean your gift of telling a story, and the STORY. You just kissed David Cassidy , and said ‘hello” and you walked out of the lift..?? Can we have some details? How did he look like ? I mean , how he was dressed?
Weronika
A couple of extra details I will tell you in person in August. Unfortunately what he was wearing has blurred with time. He looked great of course, a couple of inches shorter than me and very slim!
Suddenly she’s screaming in the lift
And crashing through the door…!
….it was in fact “The Last Kiss”
What would the “maturer” you have done, Beverley……? Sian
Sian
The maturer me would have stayed in the lift for the final descent and chatted with David but at 24 I was too shy!
Your story will fuel a thousand fantasies! The trouble is that David, himself, would have reduced some of us to silence but the presence of the minder would be so excruciatingly inhibiting… What’s the betting Weronika could come up with a solution??? Sian
Sian
Yes I bet Weronika could have coped better than I did and maybe you could have too? But, at least I had my moment, although fleeting.
Thanks everyone for your good wishes for my Mum, my family and for supporting me. It means a great deal to me.
Wow! I’m sure David is smiling down on you all, knowing what wonderful, caring & loving people his fans are.
Beverley: you made my heart start racing just thinking of that chance meeting with David.
Thanks to everyone who is sharing your personal “David” stories and encounters. Those of us who were not that lucky, are living vicariously through your experiences. Thanks again.
Good Luck with your mother’s progress, Deb M. Sian
Beverley, you did very well.
You didn’t scream, faint, cry etc. Sure I can think about sth better than “Oh, David..” after his (very nice) opening ,…but sometimes words are not needed. I’m sure you made David smile…And what a memory! I would be stunned that’s for sure…you were great.
What a pity we weren’t together in this lift…and at concerts. At the time of that tour, I was for one month in West Germany , I could stay there, in the free world, but decided to go back to the other side of the Iron Curtain (to my husband…)
Weronika
Your story is surely more fascinating. What was it like going to West Germany and how did it happen?
It’s rather a long story..
Anyway I was invited by the very special girl from Krefeld.It was very hard to get passport, visa..but I managed. We had a great time, were driving her Volkswagen Beetle all over Rurh Area..met many people, had adventures..And all the time people told me “Don’t go back .There is no future for Poland.There is nothing there. We’ll get you a job here and everything. You would be free..” But..my family stayed there…and my husband and it was my country . So..
Beverley I’m so envious,you lucky girl . Lovely to have a memory to hold on too .just imagine if the lift had got stuck all that extra time with David, you wouldn’t want I it repaired lol .I which I had been there too
Hope all going well for your mum Deb M, and hugs to all with elderly parents who are poorly.
Wow what an encounter Beverley S !!
Have a great day everyone, off now to do housework with David playing in the background.
Deb hope your mother feels better soon take care ,big hugs x
I have finished work for the week, am having a few friends round to drink cider in my garden….David will be whispering softly out of the window -does that sound appealing?
Finished chapter 10 (Preyin’ On My Mind) about the rest of 1973 – Special Olympics , David’s involvement helped a lot, but mostly it’s about this excellent album “Dreams Are Nuthin’..”
He made his own hand written comments on fold out cover, and do you know what he wrote at the end ?
“And now before we say “Happy Trails..”” and also “Until we meet again kiddies it’s all over now baby blue”…Amazing.
So , the next chapter -the World Tour 1974. And the title , I don’t know – “I Am a Clown”? , “Please Please Me” ? or “For What It’s Worth”??
Time for a break. Cider in my garden..?
I wonder if anyone has ever managed to decypher David’s writing on the back of “Home is Where the Heart Is”?
Google is taunting me showing an article from The Baltimore Sun called ” David Cassidy :An Unlikely Teen Idol”. I can’t open it because I am in the UK. I wonder if it connected with the changes in GDPR and that is maybe why we can’t access the documentary from amazon.com
I can’t open too.
Btw Beverley , your story is one of the best stories I’ve ever heard. So happy I’m going to meet a woman who kissed David Cassidy. And hope you will write sth about the concerts.”Romance”, “Heart of Emotion” “Last Kiss” great 80s songs.
You had great idea with cider
Weronika
I have just searched through ny ticket collection. I had a front row seat for the opening tour right in the middle of the venue. The tickets at the venues I went to were £8.50, except Oxford £9.50. For Manchester we had row D centre the first night and row C centre the 2nd. One of the girls I went with put her photos on the website a few months
ago, she had a really good camera, you have probably seen her photos, they are fantastic
Beverley, I’ve seen them once but now have looked them again. Fantastic photos , and David just , unbelievable, I love him in every hair color.And to think you…Jealousy is such a low feeling, but I’m jealous.
And Oxford concert , so many songs , “When I’m a Rock..”and “I Write the Songs” and “Get It Up ..”and 3 encores.!!! What a concert!!
And your friend’s name Veronica, nice.
I’ve tried to decypher David’s writings many times. Even. took my mum very powerful magnifying glass once…Just a little bit.But I try again when I’ll write about it.
I am cleaning my fridge and listening to Sound Magazine…Weronika, after your story about your visit to West Germany, I wonder if that is why “I’m On My Way Back Home” is such a poignant song for you.
Mayby, but I love all David songs, Today , I’ve listened to these two several times –
“Blind Hope” (“Don’t you believe in blind hope?’ and “It’s over “( I know it’s over for me baby”) Truly speaking I was sitting in my garden and singing with David Cassidy.
Beverley,it seems that only we write here , I don’t know what to think about it.
Wow Beverley! WHAT a story. You lucky girl. That’s hilarious David commented drily on the T shirt. He had a great sense of humour.
Late checking in here today as babysitting my 5 yr old grandson. As she left the house my daughter suddenly had the great idea of the two of us doing another of his dinosaur fossil ‘digs’. As a result he went to bed two hours late and I didnt get my supper till he was safely tucked up. Wait till I see her tomorrow!;-)
Loved reading about your trips to Western Europe Weronika. Out of interest, how did you first hear of David? Did you get PF on one of your tv channels? What subject did you teach? Love the idea of sipping cold cider listening to David. Hope you all have a lovely weekend ladies and love to you and your mum Deb. Oh! My LSMF has.just texted to say my latest DC cd has arrived. Yay! More to play at full blast in my car next week.
Jane which CD did your LSMF get you?
I was able to open and read the Baltimore Sun article.easily. Have you read it.too now? By an emeritus professor (woman) who’s written a book on hearthrobs through the ages. She’s selected several men whom women deemed hearthrobs and explored why each had such an impact on women. David was deemed an ‘unlikely’ hearthrob because he was slight and slim in build, and had a ‘pretty’ face – unlike most earlier objects of female desire.
David grew up in the “Hippy” era and thus his appeal is relatively easy to understand – in that context… Sian
Jane
My LSMF has tried all sorts of ways to open The Baltimore Sun but has failed. How did you manage to open it?
I just clicked on it and it opened. Did it on my Huawei phone in case using a mobile makes any difference?
My LSMF got me Dreams Are Nuthin (which I used to own) and The Higher They Climb (which I never had). My 5 yr old grandson started dancing straightaway. And even LSMF started asking DC questions. As the teacher in The History Boys used to say ‘pass it on’.
I initially tried on my phone, my LSMF tried on his phone and all different ways on his computer. How weird that you can see it.
Two brilliant albums. My LP of Dreams……. is quite tatty, years ago I coloured in all the pictures on the gatefold sleeve and wrote David Cassidy & Beverley in 1970’s bubble writing lol. There is similar scribble on my copy of The Higher…
My eldest son finds my comments really amusing. I was looking through my newspaper and magazine cuttings a few months ago and I said I would have to throw them all away one day but he said he wanted me to leave them to him as some of them I had put in scrapbooks and he loved my teenage comments. Of course, your children never think you too were young once.
Beverley, great to have such a son. My daughters…they would like their mother to be more serious , I didn’t even tell them about the book….But mayby it’s different with daughters.
I’m watching videos from Australia 1974. that was the concert when the scene had collapsed.”.Rock Me Baby.”.!!
Hi Beverley
The article is extracted from a book called ‘Heartthrobs – A history of women and desire’ by Carol Dyhouse emeritus professor University of Sussex. You might find it by googling the book title? I think the Messenger app symbol is next to the link so possibly you may need this downloaded to your device to open it.
Heartthrob! Tut – spelling
Hi Jane , thanks for info. You asked about what I taught ..
Do you remember PF episode ‘I am a Curious Partridge?” when Mrs Damion read Keith love poetry? I used to be Polish language teacher at high school. Never had such a student (it would be hard ), but I liked those teens and they liked me, we were even together at U2 concert 20 years ago.(the headmaster didn’t know about it) later I decided that being a librarian gives more freedom.
Have a very nice weekend
Hi All.
I’m loving reading your posts.
Wow! A David Cassidy Memorial Race at Saratoga. I wish we could ALL be there….. what a way for us all to meet up, eh?
My Mum had bad days, yesterday and today. I hope that the methotrexate tablet she takes tomorrow will start her on the way to minimising the pain in her elbows and hands. She is not able to use them, and keeps whispering how very tired she is.. She was & in so much pain, I am at my witts end and am so distressed for her.
I’m asking for prayers from everyone, please. May the Lord give her strength.
Hope everyone is ok, and having a good weekend.
Deb, your mum and you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
You also must be strong. Please take care of yourself.
Deb, I am thinking of you and your mum , hoping she will be better soon x
Deb
Healing vibes to your mum! Hope things improve very soon for her. Take care of yourself.xx
So sorry Deb. My aunt takes methotrexate too. She has polymyalgia rheumatica. It seems to help tho she has flare ups. I hope your mum is just having something like this. Big.hug and lots of love.
Weronika, I can tell you must have been a brilliant teacher. I bet lots of young people have been influenced by your good teaching and example over the years.
Beverley – well, I am three inches shorter than David so it really should have been me in that lift! We’d have been a great match – height-wise at least! Ha ha.
Sorry to hear your mum is still in so much pain , I shall pray for you both x
I’ve just watched the new update -TV’s appearance 2011.
David Cassidy always spoke about his fans (with real love) and these words “this is the best part of my life” .which of course often wasn’t true . It almost made me cry , he looked so tired , his voice… I’ve read everything about him from years 1969- 1974 , and this was a frequent theme – throat virus, flu, cold, strained vocal chords, not to say about the operation and others health problems.
Willpower, work ethic, energy ,zest for life..
World Tour 74- rollercoaster, tragedy but also a real comedy of mistakes. sheer .madness
Have a nice day
Hope Deb’s mum is better today.
Sian
This is a question for you. When young, David seemed to get the attention he craved from his parents when ill or having operations. Do you think this caused a pattern of behaviour throughout his adult life? Ill health = attention and comfort? I had a friend who did this but wasn’t even aware of it. If so, it is very sad.
I honestly think that David was “crushed” by his father’s alleged cruel behaviour. I think he might also have felt a bit abandoned by his mother. He’s supposed to have told Kay Lenz to choose between her scripts and him…
Although he seemed capable of selfishness – allegedly ignoring a request for a DNA paternity test – he seemed incapable of real nastiness; of fighting back, emotionally (against his father). I think he escaped from hurt into various drugs…
Beverley, who knows?. There are a lot of psychosomatic diseases , and David Cassidy was overworked , under constant stress…and nothing unusal that his body rebelled, and those health problems had intensified in 1974 , it’s obvious. Anyway , I want to write only about facts, but it’ s really interesting. problem,
Weronika
Regarding 1974, I stayed with my grandparents in east London for part of the summer holidays. There had been a dustman strike for several weeks so rubbish still hadn’t been collected. They lived in a block of flats. I spent quite some time going through the old newspapers where the
rubbish was stored and cutting out articles on David Cassidy and Bjorn Borg…I will have a look and see what I still have. Obviously thete were loads of articles because of the fateful concert Bernadette Wheelan attended.
Beverley, thank you so much.
Bjorn Borg..he was in Poland in 1975 – Davis Cup , it was a real madness , everybody started playing tennis..
Don’t know if this sheds any light on things but my ex husband was also very damaged by his alcoholic father’s cruelty. Even though he ‘hated’ his father he also admired him (he was very clever, had been in SAS and read Classical works inthe original Greek). I never realised how damaged he was when we married but he became unbearableto livee with. Like David, he did not want to follow the pattern into alcoholism and yet when things weren’t going well in life he did just that. I think David loved his father with the desperate need of a young child and admired his.professional talents. I think as you say Sian he was badly damaged from childhood which left a huge permanent void in his life. Like my ex as long as things were ticking along ok he could just about cope. But that black hole was always one step behind him. Very sad but it is testament to David’s kind personality that he gave Beau the love he always needed so much himself.
Jane , it was a strong statement but very true “that black hole..”
One fragment from the interview February2nd,1974. David said :
‘I always used to believe and hope that Mam and Dad would get together again. I hope the experience didn’t affect me permanently..” “I’m hesitant about getting married, frightened I suppose. I think my experience as a child made me this cautious.”
Poor thing. We just have to believe he experienced periods of happiness in his life.
I’m sure he had some real joy.
There’s something about alcoholic men feeling that they don’t measure up (in some way) to their fathers… I’d be interested to know if alcoholic women tend to have any patterns, in common (?) Sian
Jane
After reading your story, I’m happy that your family seems to have turned out fine with your daughter and grandson and you have your LSMF too!
Thank you Beverley for your kind words. My two daughters did suffer though from their father’s cruel behaviour (mostly emotional). Fortunately, he was away with work a lot and my parents and.brother all helped give the girls better role.models. I cant say.they weren’t affected though. Both have good professional careers now. I do wish I had left their father.much sooner but.I.had given up work then and was a.full time.mum.
I was flicking through the TV channels earlier this afternoon and Columbo – Murder By The Book was on starring Jack Cassidy. I couldn’t help but think if only he had given David a hug and told him he loved him how different things may have been.
I have watched all three episodes over the years and he seemed to play the same character in each, it made me wonder if he was more or less playing himself.
Hope.you saw my.reply above re the Boston Sun link?
Thanks Jane, I will try that later.
Sian, you have no idea, how this sentence “..told K.Lenz to choose..” struck a chord with me..
My ex-husband was an only child raised by a single mother,, his father left them when my husband was 10, and in 1984 he made me to change my work, because I had worked longer hours than him..And I did it gladly.(even that I really loved my work), because :
1. I worshipped the ground he walked on (ha, ha, ha)
2.He was a little bit like David Cassidy .
At the time I thought (very big ha, ha , ha) that he loved me so much.
Of course everything ended with an impressive catastrophe 16 years later.
Selfishness and how to say ? desire to own this other person. It’s hard to be an only child.
and when such a person is sensitive and he is not sure of himself..
“Only child” theories tend to be narrow. So much depends on the individual situations – and the genes inherited by the only child. There are some more obvious pitfalls when bringing up an only child but they’re all different, in the end. Sian
By the way – there was only one David Cassidy – accept no substitutes!!!
Love it…. “there was only one David Cassidy – accept no substitutes!!!”
Indeed, there will only ever be ONE David Cassidy.
Yes , I know , ONLY ONE David Cassidy. Forever.
Hi Everyone
I’ve managed to sort out the videos on YouTube of the “Weekend At Wembley” programme. The videos are not the programme cut into several pieces, it appears someone must have cut these about as the interviews with people and David , plus outside shots are on diffeent videos, than most of the concert footage, I am listing them below in roughly the order I think they should be in or at least gives the some idea of the whole programme, there is not a copy of the whole programme anywhere as far as I can see, the numbers at the end of each one is the length of time so you can tell which one it is , i’m sorry i couldn’t work out how to do the links here, but I have send an email to Jane for her to put then on the website and I could get the links to work with that.
1. David Cassidy interview This week Weekend at Wembley | 1973 4.23
2. David Cassidy – I Am A Clown Wembley 1973 2,53
3. David Cassidy – “I don’t get bloody time” 0.36
4. David Cassidy – Sex appeal 0.50
5. David Cassidy – Weekend at Wembly 1973 6.11
6. Great video of David 9.40
If you are wondering about the last one, it is concert footage of the concert they used in the programme as the “I Am A Clown” piece is in this. The one thing that shows someone has taken this from elsewhere is that at the end when David is singing “Rock Me Baby” someone has added clips of other videos of david singing this, then it goes back to the concert. I don’t think the people that posted these videos did the dividing up they have been found from somewhere like that and then posted.
Everyone enjoy.
Happy trails
Doreen
Hi Doreen , thank you.
Just have watched again “Great video” , amazing , this contrast between David Cassidy before the concert , so fragile and slim and on stage as if it was someone else, on the one hand it’s terryfing , thousands of screaming girls and he alone , but he knew what to do. Amazing performer.”I’m a Man” – I love David Cassidy interpretation of this song.
There is one more ‘Rock Me Baby” , French Tv (May 1974) , you know David in those silver high boots (btw is that correct in English?, I mean -boots )
I’ve nearly finished with the World Tour 1974. Only two concerts left – (the most difficult to describre) WhitecityMay26th and Manchester May28th
I love that whole video apart from the end bit of “Rock Me Baby” where someone has added some clips in of David from other videos of him singing “Rock Me Baby”. I don’t think the person that posted it did this, they probably found it that way and just posted as it was to YouTube.
Your English is correct, boots is correct.
One thing to remember of the White City concert, apart from the death of Bernadette Whelan, is that take the numbers injured that the media said are exaggerated, as only a few went to hopital and others were treated at the stadium, but a large number of the fans were faking being ill , hurt or crushed, just to try to get to the back of the stage to get to David. If you want to know anymore about that concert, please ask as I was at the White City concert. Apart from the fans getting injured and Bernadettes death a few days later, the concert itself was brilliant.
Thanks Doreen for sorting out the order for the videos. I have watched them many times and didn’t realise they all went together!
As I said before I think someone and not the people that posted these videos on YouTube , has divided up the concert footage from the rest of the programme onto serveral videos. With that in mind the videos are in an order that is roughly the correct one.
I do remember the programme being shown, as it was only a few days later after the concerts, the date the programme was aired was 22 March 1973, I think I was still on a high at the time after being at the concert and As far as I remember th e concert footage is of the concert that i was at on 17th March 1973.
Yes Doreen. Thank you so much. I am still catching up with all the videos and clips.
How is.your mum Deb? Been thinking about you today.
Weronika- are you enjoying a heatwave too in Poland? It is so hot over here. I think you left the sunshine with us!
I don’t want to keep going on about my ex.but yes, controlling too. Totally dominated us. I have a theory that underneath controlling men are insecure and that.s why they like to bully and dominate. The problem is, the more they.get away with it the worse they become.
Anyway, unlike my.ex David was a kind soul and Sue clearly loved him and had her own career so David must.have grown enough to accept that.
Sweet dreams everyone. X
Jane,we have great weather, rain , but not too much , temp. around 15C . fantastic after “our” heatwave in June.Everything is green again and I have a lot of fruits in my garden , but have no time (book).
It’s a pity we can’t meet and talk about our exes (I’m afraid it’s very interesting subject but only for us), and I also have 2 daughters , and about David Cassidy, how his music helped us during these hard times . And I think you are right about Sue and her own career, but she was in her late 30s when they started to meet again. (I met my ex at high school – the most naive and absent-minded girl on Earth)
.Hope to meet you one day..
Take care
Hi Jane
Thanks for asking about my Mum. Unfortunately, not a good weekend for my Mum, and therefore, not for me too.
I’m hoping by the next one, her meds will have begun to work.
Only thing I managed to do for myself, was to get to church with my hubby on Sat evening. Some quiet time which I desperately was in need of.
Tired, and it’s only Monday…..
Take care of yourself too Deb. Hope things improve for you soon.
Yes. Good advice. Sian
Hi Deb M
Sorry to hear about you Mum and i hope she is feeling better soon.
Look after yourself.
Deb
Best wishes to you and your mum x
Doreen, thank you for all your info and help.
White City -first I read everything again-articles, Don Murfet’s account, A.Pearson (I Think),fans stories. And the best -facts-was The Times e.g from the start they wrote about girls who “feigned illness in the hope of being taken backstage”. But no one wrote about the music. And during those British concerts “Cassidy Live!” , this great album, was recorded.
And details , did David wear mask while singing “I Am a Clown” (he did it in Stockholm and Rotterdam) and did he change into a tailcoat (again is this a correct word.?) Just amazing to think you saw those concerts..
But I’ve nearly finished with 1974 – only this one left (a real world sensation) David Cassidy and his new haircut !
Hi Weronika
You’re right all the reports were of the incident with the fans and hardly anything on the music. You are definitely using the best ones to get the facts. My understanding is that the “Cassidy Live” album was all recorded at the White City concert, but when they were getting this ready for relese they had problems with removing some of the fans calling out for help, David mentions this on the back of the poster that came with the album when it was released in the UK.
David did wear the clown mask while singing “I Am a Clown” and he did change into the tailcoat , this is the correct word, this time it was the red one.
One other thing to mention about the concert is the weather that day as this probably contributed to incident. It was warm and on the humid side and then put 35,000 very excited fans in a stadium and the only way to get drinks was the leave the main area to go the kiosks and then try to find your friends etc back in the main area, this would have clearly not helped. There were reports before the concert at White City that they were going to have a big screen, so that everyone could see David, but this didn’t happen. I have a memory of it being reported in media that the local council wouldn’t let the do it as the stadium was overlooked by blocks of flats, but i cannot find any reports now on this, unless of course it was reported on the tv and has been lost now. Anyway, the screen didn’t happen, which in my opinion would have helped as there would have been less of the pushing forward to see David. I did noticed after this that any big festival or stadium concert it was reported that they use big screens, whether this was because of the incident at White City I don’t know, but maybe that is a positive that came from that incident.
I remember David having his hair cut, but then of course he was trying to change his image slightly and the fact he had left the Partridge Family and wanted to change of hairsttyle.
Happy trails
Doreen
Doreen, thank you.
Such support for me and it’s so important for all of us to gather as much info and memories as possible. I try to write only about facts, and they are enough to show how amazing legacy David Cassidy left to the world..
It was good he had shorter hair at the time he was mobbed at the Sydney airport on October24th74. David’s shirt was ripped off, his neck was scratched and a fan ripped off one of David’s leather sandals
It was really dangerous and no wonder he had enough.
Very grateful
Weronika
Weronika
Of course – that haircut! There was such a fuss over it. I wrote a long letter to The Junior Mirror, (a page of the Daily Mirror printed on Saturdays) saying how his music was the most important thing. Anyway they printed my letter but it had been totally changed and was about two lines long!
Another great story Beverley. Yes, music was the most important and btw David with that new haircut looked of course so …he just always looked gorgeous ..
I am hoping to find my letter in my DC collection of newspsper and magazine cuttings. I found part of an essay I wrote in 1976 saying ” A new law has just been passed. It states that all pop concerts whether they are held in or outside, must have adequate crash barriers made from steel or wood to stop the fans from getting crushed” and the essay went on to talk about the White City concert 1974.
Doreen, this is all so fascinating. And Weronika, you are doing a wonderful job. This record will be so important. It is great that you have all these first hand accounts to draw on. And isnt it stupid that the media again trivialise David’s talent and music over the image they were obsessed with? That is so important you are highlighting this Weronika. Am really enjoying the Higher They Climb. Sounds so good driving to work in this ‘Californian’ weather with DC’s great voice for company.
Yes, Weronika, we must meet up in the future. Hopefully, when your book is published we can all get together to celebrate.
Love to you Deb. Hang on in there. Thinking of you. X
I’ve thought that writing about the World Tour 74 would be hard , but I was wrong…
First – that Good Morning America interview June4th1974 .David Cassidy so intelligent, smart, sincere, every way a superstar, but…so exhausted, tired just hard to watch.
There are articles from 1974 and 1975 but it’s easy to read between the lines what those journalists thought, about David Cassidy , ” he made a lot of money and now complains all the time” One critic wrote about “The Higher..’-‘the album is pretentious and it’s also dull”
“The Higher They Climb..’great success in Europe (in Poland too) in the UK and in South Africa.
“I Write the Songs” David Cassidy sang it on “Top of The Pops” July5th1975
Masterpiece. Voice and interpretation , so personal. Barry M. version is just flat., without any emotion
Maybe if David decided to make a promotional tour ,some low key concerts , or it wasn’t just possible
Weronika: I don’t happen to enjoy “I Write The Songs”… I really don’t like that song… However – I do like Barry Manilow and many people do.
David Cassidy doesn’t need to be elevated at any other singer’s expence.
Correction: “expense” not “expence”- which is an obsolete Old English spelling… I’d love to say it’s because I read lots of very old books… Sian
Having heard it and also watched the video of David singing ‘I write the songs’ I really like his interpretaion better too. The emotion is is his facial expression as well as his voice. Not my favourite of all his songs but I do think he did a great job with it. And his version made the charts I think.
David did a great job with everything! Like another Cassidy – Eva – he really knew how to make a song his own. I’ll stick up for any singer who is good in their own right: I believe “fan” is short for “fanatic” and we don’t do ourselves (or David) any favours by pulling others to pieces. Sian
Jane
Although I love ” I Write The Songs” it was never meant to be a single but just a B side as “Get It Up For Love” the original A side was banned by the BBC. I’m glad you are enjoying the album.
Thanks Beverley, yes I am. Even my LSMF was singing to some of the tracks. Ha ha. David seemed to be enjoying his creative freedom with this album and having a bit of fun. I loved his self deprecating sense of humour. That he could poke fun at himself showed his ego never got too inflated despite the insane years.
Weronika, your garden sounds lovely. What fruits do you grow? One of my passions (along with DC), is plants. I try to encourage my grandson to grow things. We always grow peas and tomatoes and he loves to help me water and pick them. A pleasure.you can look forward to no doubt!
Beverley, I didn’t know that “Get It Up For Love” was banned by BBC. Tried to find sth but in vain. Can you write sth more?
Jane, I prefer plants that grow ..by themselves. The soil is too sandy. But I have dark grapes (even make some wine) raspberries , cherries, rude, apples, black and red current, wild rose, and bushes (mostly), trees – birch, pine, oak, maple. it’s difficult to call it “garden” but it’s my place on Earth. (and birds also love it) And good you’ve asked – the lawn really needs mowing,…
Sian, thanks for reminding me that fan is short for “fanatic”. I will remember about it while writing “my book” (and , yes, I’m a fanatic!!)
Have a nice day !!
There’s a bit of fanaticism in most of us, I think. Sian
Weronika that would be heaven for me! And wine making too. Ooh. I’ve just been on a wine course for work and loved it.
Jane ,hope we’ll meet one day in my garden, and Beverley too, she will be able to jog in my “real forest”…
Beverley isn’t the only one who likes the idea of your real forest. Sian
Sian, you are right to say no-one should make negative personal comments about other singers or anyone for that matter – poor Sue Shifrin has borne the brunt of some appalling attacks from so called Cassidy fans. But I do think it’s ok to have personal preferences for versions of songs. I think Weronika and I probably just prefer David’s version of ‘ I write… Likewise, I have also heard better versions of Bee bop a lulah than David’s. Nothing wrong with a bit of healthy professional (not personal) criticism. – Using that word in it’s correct sense as in critique. I’m sure no offence was intended. And I too am a fanatic. But a harmless one. Like you I hated trying to hear David through the screaming at his concerts.
I tend to stick up for others more than for myself. As for personal attacks on family members; that’s always a bit foolish whatever family it is. I, personally, don’t think it’s a good idea to discuss even memorial matters on that kind of personal level. Sian
http://www.davidcassidy.com/fansite/DiscographyPages/DCSingleIWriteTheSongsGetItUp.html
Weronika
This link says a little bit about it. It is just something I remember from the time, somewhere on youtube there is a fragment of David talking about it and saying something like ‘They thought who does he think he is”
I have press cuttings somewhere, it was supposed to be a very rude song according to the BBC.
Incidentally I also prefer David’s versions of Please Please Me and Darlin’. I hadn’t heard the originals at that point in my life and because I am used to David’s versions I don’t like the originals!
Yes, I love his version of ‘Darlin’ best too Beverley. I just love the way he makes songs his own. ‘Go Now’ is a great version too.
Jane
I agree!
Thanks Beverley ,I’ve checked list of the BBC banned songs and it wasn’t there, but that doesn’t mean anything..so many people and institutions, companies, record labels have forgotten or don’t want to remember about David Cassidy
I finished writing about “The Higher..” Great, great album – “Love in Bloom”( a gem) “Darlin” “This Could Be the Night’ “Common..” you know,every one. David had worked so hard , such a great concept album and such a huge blow that it was ignored in the US. And at the time Jack Cassidy told the press ‘If I had stayed with Evelyn,my son, David, might have turned out better.’ and ” I don’t care if David doesn’t want to see me I have 3 other sons who still love their father”
David Cassidy first didn’t want to sing “I Write the Songs” because this is nothing special, his performance made that song so unique.
Anyway now 1976
Thank you xxx
Maybe David’s song was once on the BBC’s banned list but now isn’t. Sian
Weronika
I know you are now on 1976 but when David came to britain in June 1975 it was in the papers saying the BBC has banned ” Get it up For Love” and the original b side was now to be plugged and publicised. I think my clip was from the daily mirror or daily mail as they are the newspapers my parents got at the time.
I think maybe one day I should invite you to stay and you can look through all my newspaper clippings. I think you would enjoy that!
Beverley,
I haven’t finished with “The Higher..” just left it for a while because ,have problems with David Cassidy handwriting , and it’s a kind of never ending story, amazing people who made these 2 albums ( also Home Is..) so all the time I discover sth new ,but it’s great, every piece of info is important
Beverley, your newspapers clippings , it would be like being 13 years old again,
or as in a dream when you are alone in a candy store..
So pleased you’ve had a productive day Weronika. It must be wonderful to be able to immerse yourself in this fabulous project. I SO wish I.hadn’t.lost my.travelling trunk with all my DC stuff.in it. I don’t think.I had anything like as much as Beverley but I kept clippings of everything I read and lots of posters plus my records. I too could happily come and live in your forest. I started writing a children’s novel three years ago and then my grandson sort of took over as he and his mum live with me. I helped out a lot so my daughter could finish.her degree then MA plus I work full time.. Am hoping soon to finish my book. Even if.it’s.never published I would like to.finish it. Perhaps I could have a hut in your forest where I could write…… and make wine…..
Jane
I packed my collection of clippings up when I left home in 1983. I thought then that I would like to look at them when I was old ( that is now lol). I hadn’t looked at any of it until David died. I am glad now that I have it all but I must have been a bit obsessive as I even cut out things where his name was mentioned but no article as such.
Good luck with your book. How lovely that you should be able to read it to your grandson.
Ha ha Thank you but I think not Beverley. Well not for a while yet. It is quite dark and really for young people in their early teens.
You were so wise hanging onto all your DC stuff. My trunk was in storage and went missing sadly.
Jane, great that you write a book , and for teens, that’s difficult, teens are the most demanding readers, and you work full time..I could never write a novel ..
Weronika
Not only would I like to jog in your forest I think I would like to live there ( if there was some electricity…oh and running water)
Beverley,
I’m worried that there are so many things about David Cassidy, his music I didn’t know about. This ban (“Get It Up..) , and today I’ve learned that Henry Diltz in the 60s played in the Modern Folk Quarter and that band recorded first “This Could Be The Night” , So I have to be precise and careful. Thanks for your help.
Running water..Everything in my house is on electricity,so….no electricity-no water, no heating..But it doesn’t happen often and always is a kind of adventure (especially in winter !)
Darn it. Sent a post but it went as a reply to one of yours Weronika a couple of posts up. And yes, The Higher…. is brilliant. Love all the tracks.
http://www.voicesofeastanglia.com/2014/02/unexpected-gem-david-cassidy-get-love.html
Weronika
I found above article on the history of Get It Up….
You may already know about the composer but in case you don’t this might be of interest. It is great that the author of the artcle acknowledges David was not given enough credit as an artist.
Weronika
There is no need to worry, you are very thorough. You wouldn’t know about the ban as it was only in britain, I am learning lots of new things from you!
Thanks Jane , yes ,interesting and I know the answer to that question “we’re not sure how DC managed to release his version before..”
– because Ned Doheny played the guitar and took part in the recording of those two records _”The Higher..” and “Home Is..” All material was recorded in 1975, so “Get It..Up.ForLove.” was written for David. And Ned recorded it on his solo album in 1976.
Wow, I’m expert on “The Higher..”
Thank you Jane, Beverley , sweet dreams
Hi all.
It’s been really interesting following the discussion here. I was interested in what you said about David not getting enough credit Jane, and remembered something I’d read about Quentin Tarantino. This is a quote from an interview in Rolling Stone magazine. “When I was a little kid, I was mostly involved in Top Forty stuff. The first record I bought was the Partridge Family. I still listen to their records. I actually think David Cassidy is one of the most underrated vocal performers in the history of rock & roll”.
Another thing I thought I’d like to add is that in “Could It Be Forever”, David discusses the banning of “Get it Up for Love” – I presume he was speaking about the US, then says it was banned in the UK as well – due to it’s sexual connotations! Maybe on the continent, the phrasal verb ‘get up” wasn’t so easily interpreted as having a sexual meaning! There is that great video of David performing it for German TV!
Cheers, Lyn
That’s hilarious! Sian
That’s really interesting Lynn. And wow, Quentin Tarantino.into TPF. Brilliant!
I have read about the same but for the Rock Me Baby song that seemed so sexual the pharse: Get down 🙂
Ooh. I am imagining a Partridge Family episode written by Tarantino. Danny’s not been getting pocket money as he’s been naughty. Christmas is coming and he’s no funds with which to buy Xmas gifts. The PF are booked for a local bank Xmas party.but while they set up and practice Danny feigns a headache. He leaves his room and holds up the counter staff wearing a scarf over his face but his red hair and short stature are noted. He joins the rest of the family to play for the party and in the middle.of a number the local sherrif and police move in to arrest him. He grabs a ketchup bottle off the nearest dining table and there is a ketchup shootout.
Jane you have made me laugh out loud. That is just priceless! 🙂 Wish QT could read it!
And DC….
Jane
Fab story and maybe David is singing ‘Who Shot the Sherrif’ in the background
Yes. Perfect Beverley!
Hi, you have no idea how hot is here again..more than 30 in the shade…why!?
1976 – David again had long hair. very slim (Russell Harty Show) and started smoking again , and was a chain smoker. Once knew such a man – when he smoked – 2 packets,when he drunk….,when did nothing ,it was really NOTHING, but when he did..sth..Fascinating but also tiring.
Bill House , he co-penned with David Cassidy -“On Fire”,”A Fool In Love”,”Breaking Down..”, “Run and Hide” , great songs, and…he disappeared..He worked with Jimmi Seiter (RCA and road manager at the World Tour 74) He played guitar on “When..” and “Home..” and..I can’t find anything..about him.
Weronika
It is very hot here…..reminds me of our last hot summer in 1976!!
How strange that there is no trace of Bill House, all I know is he was a session musician. It says on the back of the Home is Where…poster that he appears courtesy of
Equinox Records. Have you had fun trying to decypher David’s writing on the poster?
Yes , I have but I can’t say I know what David Cassidy has written there. ..
Today I’ve listened to “Gettin’It..” , David penned most of the songs, and ..they are so depressing, what do you think? I mean when you listen to entire album at once, that was my impression. Even Rosa’s Cantina with this “her’s mud in your eye” and “get high on a bottle of wine” I don’t know.
So 1977 – David Cassidy in the press because of Jack, Shaun , Kay , and he started filming “Police Story” (I love it) I checked who won that Emmy award in 1978 -Barnard Hughes (first heard)
It’s going to be so hot to the end of July .
I have always loved David’s voice on this album. I hadn’t really thought about it before but yes, the tracks are quite melancholy. I didn’t buy this album until 1978 or 1979. I had to order it from Germany as I couldn’t find it here. I read somewhere it was made in 1976 and stored for a couple of years before releasing in europe.
It was released in Germany and Japan in November 1976 and in US the album was shelved at the last minutes. It was like this album wasn’t released at all. And some copies were to buy in July 1979!
I love David voice on this album I’ll Have To Go Away” “Junked Heart Blues” Beautiful ,,but so sad, even more, depressing
https://www.discogs.com/Bill-House-Give-Me-A-Break/release/6750438
Weronika
Bill House made at least 1 album and recorded Common Thief
Well ladies, i’ve.just been told that the UK is going to get even hotter – up to 38 degrees in Aug! Insane. And hardly any rain forecast. No need for an Umbrella Man as all Summer Days for a long time.
I think we’ll definitely be moving into your forest Weronika!
Didn’t realise David was a chain smoker. I wouldn’t have liked that. Sadly, addictive personalities often have more than one addiction. So the doctor.told me when I took my ex for an appointment once.
You know Jane , with this smoking , maybe it was for a while, there was an interview April 1976) and David smoked one after another , and even said “You know I gave up smoking about 6 years ago. I just started again. I really like it.” So I don’t know, how long he smoked.
Jane , I’m afraid that in the forest is even hotter, the dog didn’t want to go for a walk ,, and my poor daughter -she is to give birth in 3 weeks
Well I hope you and she can try and keep cool with fans and things. How exciting though. Do you know if it’s a girl or boy yet? You’d better do as much of the book as you can now Weronika as things have a tendency to take over when babies arrive. As i’m sure you well know!
I haven’t.heard that album. Will see if.I can get it but if it’s too depressing maybe not. What do you think?
But it’s so beautiful.
We know it ‘s a boy and my daughter is very independent so I don’t think I would be busy but who knows. We’ll find out soon.
Jane
It’s got some really beautiful tracks. Check them out on YouTube: junked heart blues is great and love love the lady ( isn’t sad). I also like “living a lie” . He does some very different stuff with his voice on this album. Definite progression.
Weronika I rather like Rosas Cantina. I think its only sad in retrospect, I don’t think its written that way. ?
Have been playing the last ep almost non stop. Night and Day has always been a great fave of mine so thrilled to have David sing it, and wish you were here – he puts so much feeling and meaning into every phrase, its so poignant and personal.
Diane,
You are right about Rosa..it was written by young men , friends…Sure it wasn’t meant to be sad.( I’m a little depressed myself because I hate when it so hot , so maybe it was a reason )
.When yesterday I was to llisten again entire album I said to myself “Imagine you don’t know who David Cassidy is and you listen to those songs for the very first time..”
His voice just fabulous , I’m happy Jane will know this fantastic album.
It’s funny just what you remember from those teen magazines… but I read a tiny piece about this girl who said David told her that she shouldn’t smoke but that he was really nice about it and he didn’t nag…! I think her name was “Jane” or possibly “Janie”.
It’s so sad and ironic. I suppose it could have been a made-up piece but I was so pleased about David being so sensible about health and smoking!!! Does anyone else remember this piece? Sian
Sian
I don’t remember that article but when you said it could be a made-up piece, it made me think of all David’s columns I cut out from Fab 208 and Mirabelle( I think). I looked at them the other day and wondered if there was any point in keeping them as he onviously didn’t have anything to do with them!
I suppose you could say that made-up items were the only obvious way that we were manipulated. Thanks, Beverley. Sian
Jane
https://youtu.be/IA-EMX8SzRo
A taster for you from Gettin’ it in the Street. I love the album
” leave me gently so my heart doesn’ break”
The best choice Beverley
Thanks, Beverley… Is it any wonder his dad couldn’t cope??? Sian
Beverley ,thanks for the link, so it was his song and we know how he looked like in 1974. (Hair!)
Hi Everyone
I’ve come up for air…
Thank you all for your prayers and positive thoughts and wishes. My Mum has finally “turned the corner” and is now on her way to recovery. The pain is manageable and she is more mobile, and has her appetite back. Thank you again.
I’m loving all the “chatter”. on this site…..
And seriously, the Quentin Tarantino, TPF and David singing “I Shot The Sheriff” just had me in stitches!. Much needed light relief.
Weronika… I can’t wait for you to finish your book… its sounding like a real page-turner…. and all about “Our Beloved”
Eeek … World Cup England vs Sweden (my work sweepstake team) on Saturday.
Have a wonderful weekend everyone.
Deb
I’m so pleased to hear your mum is doing well.
Deb,
Great news we have been waiting for.
Thank you Deb , Finished that painful 1976 , and it wasn’t easy to write. But I’ m like on a mission, impatient when I have to stop and do sth( e.g. sleep)
But I will be watching tomorrow (Poland – spectacular disaster)
COME ON ENGLAND!!
Good Luck with it all, Deb M. It sounds as though you might need a small holiday… or even just an “away-day”. Sian
So pleased for you and your mum Deb. And many thanks for everyone’s.DC recommendations. Will try and get that album if I can. I feel I have a lot ofcatching up to do!
Am off to Anglesey tomorrow for a week with my LSMF. Am dreading coming back to find all my plants deas. The kids’ paddling pool I.usually put my pots in has sprung a leak. Help!
Jane, I’ve seen some photos of Anglesey, wow , great place, you lucky lady.
Have a great time and don’t worry . the plants will have to make it!
And some David Cassidy”s music for your trip “I’m On The Road”, “Looking For A Good Time”, “Summer Days” , “Some Kind Of Summer” and..
“Bali Ha’i”
Deb I am so pleased your mum is feeling better , it s all a worry as our parents age ,but you take care of yourself Big hugs x
H JANE have a nice time in Anglesey a bit of a worry with the plants in this heat ,my husband has been watering his sister’s plants for the last 3 weeks , she has been in spain
Thank you Weronika and Claudia. Yes lovely place. My LSMF’s aunt lives there so we go and stay at her house. It’s right on the beach so views are great.
Enjoy! Sian
Jane
I hope you and your LSMF have a great holiday x
Hi, I’m stuck in 1977 (November) because… of this PF reunion, and mostly because of
“As Times Go By” and “Strengthen My Love” . Listened to original (Tim Moore) and Amy Holland’s version btw she was and is Michael McDonald’s wife ( “Hold On Me” author,again I didn’t know about it)
Anyway can’t stop listening to and watching live David’Cassidy’s performance, this song (all his songs are ) is so refined. For me as English is not my native language this is sth I pay attention to, that when DC sings you can hear every word clearly..And his voice…in 1977 so mature..and..
I really try to be objective( not to be (fanatic)….but David Cassidy is the best.
Yes, Weronika – he typically sings a song better than anyone else (including “I Write The Songs”) and noticing how superb he is doesn’t make you a fanatic at all. No doubt some people would call us all a bunch of fanatics. No worries on that score… Sian
…I simply feel that we should be extremely gentle with all the other singers… How can they help it if they weren’t born “David Bruce Cassidy”??? Sian
Sian , you are right.They can’t help it. And I really have to be objective while writing.
Thank you Sian,
Today I’ve been thinking about you while writing about Kay Lenz ( we ‘ve talked about her once) I try not to write too much about DC private life , anyway just 2 months after wedding Kay said”work was always the one place I had to myself, the one I never let boyfriends in” and “David can think of us working together more easily than I can.” She is really fascinating , still works , has new films..
Yes – she’s utterly fascinating. I wonder how many days I spent wishing I was her… before adjusting???!!! Sian
On this site we are all happy to acknowledge tgst….
DAVID CASSIDY IS THE BEST.
No “maybes”, no “ifs” , no “buts”…….
…and makes bowls? I think it is too hot to do anything except eat ice-cream.
Beverley , here we have some rain , it looks like a storm again (why?!). and I’m in 1978 and in a little melancholy mood . listening to “She’d Rather Had a Rain” , not a bad title for a chapter about 1978-1981. I know it’s PF but
..It’s hard to be happy when I write about those years. Anyway what David Cassidy did in 1979 except theatre (but it run only a few days in August ? 1978 – “Man Undercover” cancelled, he sang backup on 4 albums and ? Fantasy Island and Love Boat it’s in 1980 . And what to write about them???
I need to cheer up. I’m going to watch some PF episodes
I took my Randy Meisner album to my LSMF who has a really good record deck. I swear I could hear David’s backing vocals on Take it to the Limit but not on the other tracks.
Tonight I am going to an american themed party as wonder woman…..she will be wearing a David Cassidy badge
basge
Wish I could see you. Some photos ? to show in August ?
Please..
Ok!
Hello all, hope everyone is ok.
Glad your mum is doing better now Deb M and hope you are having a nice holiday Jane.
Certainly been hot here again in the UK and the excitement of Englands success so far in the world cup is adding to the heat!
Looking forward to the meet up next month.
Thanks everyone. Yes, having great time. Very sunny and lovely walks by the beach. Sorry, prob won’tbe posting much as promised LSMF to have a break from our phones for a few days! Hope all goes well with your writing Weronika and your mum Deb. Take care everyone. X
Thank you, JudyA.
My Mum is feeling better. Still a little frail and breathless (esp with the heat this week), but we are having a calmer weekend.
Because I’ve “twinned” my phone with TV, when often auto-suggests connecting… Busted! I had to own up to my hubby that it’s because I watch beautiful David on YouTube whenever I am home by myself. Great for when I’m ironing!
Deb
It’s so good to hear your mum is much better, that was so funny regarding your TV suggestions but how can you carry on ironing with David in front of you?
Yes, how? And how was at the party wonder woman ?Today my family has decided that I need a break and I have to spend this Sunday with them not with David Cassidy. Life is so hard..
Ha, ha …. you got THAT right!
I agree with Weronika, life can be so hard! Lol!
But it’s always the VOICE and personality, first and foremost. The beautiful exterior was a glorious added bonus!
Just have seen how Paul Ruud says that David Cassidy is an underrated singer
Really nice.words .
My family let me go at last , so “I’m On My Way Back Home” gonna fly!!
Weronika
Wonder woman enjoyed her party thanks…are you going to do some more writing today? It is too hot here to do much though I will do some ironing this evening…..maybe the Romance album
Really great thing to do in such a weather , I mean ironing.
Romance , yes ! You can’t believe it, but I was listening ( and singing too) to Romance
on my way home. “This night is for you -this night is for me..this night is forever…forever we will be..
Yes, I’m writing.. it was fun to meet with my family and it was great to drive through the empty city, everything is closed on Sunday..I feel great and I’m in 1980. So Beverley I’m waiting for more stories about you and David Cassidy ( 1985 UK tour)
A couple of things I will tell when I see you…..the most exciting concert for me was in Cornwall as it was my first. My husband at the time drove me and a penpal down….I think about a 5 hour drive and drove us back after the concert. Two of the musicians Tim and Keith Atack were in a band in the 1970’s. I bought their album Child ‘The First Album ‘ as I thought they were cute at the time. There was a cover of ‘I Lost My Chance’ on that album.
Beverley, you know everything !!, I ‘ve checked Tim Atack , impressive. Again , first heard about him.He has very nice web page and maybe I will write to him. It’s worth a try, what do you think?
Weronika
Yes, you could try. His brother was in an Eagles tribute band for a while and a friend of mine knows him quite well.
Beverley,
Thanks. It will be a great day this August 25th.
Good to hear you had a break with your family Weronika. And Beverley – you are an encyclopedia! Been nipping into every charity shop and second hand book shop I find here on Anglesey in faint hope of spotting some vintage DC stuff. No luck so far. Great to see 4 of those Thai boys out of the caves. Keeping my fingers crossed for the others. Happy writing Weronika. Hope your mum still doing ok Deb.
Hi Jane
Yes, thanks. My Mum had a good weekend. Pain has been manageable. She’s pretty stoic.
The hot weather is making breathing a bit difficult, and on what she considers to be “the smaller things”, she copes uncomplainingly. She’s such an inspiration to me.
When anyone compares me to her in any way, I consider it to be a huge compliment.
I have had to ask for extra support from the GP, and will also be speaking to our borough’s Elderly Support Services for both parents. My dad has dementia (Alzheimer’s ) so all the news concerning DBC really impacted on me.
Deb, and you are inspiration for me, to be better daughter. Yesterday I was a bit too impatient while talking with my mother, her sad eyes haunted me today. Now we have explained everything but you know,, now it’s my turn to take care of her and think before open my mouth.(sometimes I think after)
Take care
Weronika
Hi everyone I have been reading all your posts ,Beverley I am glad You enjoyed your party ,as wonder woman .and JANE you You are enjoying your holiday. weronika you are doing such a good job with the book , it’s going to be huge . Deb ,glad your mum had good weekend ,but sorry about your dad having dementia ,that’s so sad .my thoughts are with you and your parents
Claudette , thank you.
Yes , I really have written a lot . More than 70 pages and I’m only in the beginning of 80s .Today -“The Night the City Screamed “(David and mustache!!) Little Johnny Jones (I love “Life’s a Funny Proposition..” and “Joseph…” and watched the Royal Albert Hall concert (1985) again., amazing “Get It Up For Love” and “I Am a Clown” and “Daydreamer”…all. I have a friend, he’s an English teacher and has agreed to come on Sunday and read and correct mistakes ..but in return demanded dinner and a walk…
:
.. …Romance
..Nice , but , have no time , he is married , and “I’m on the road travellin’ free and easy..”
LOL!
I wonder if any one could help me , I would like to get 2 albums Romance and Touch of blue ,but on Amazon and eBay they are so expensive or unavailable . I looked on the internet archive , ,but no luck there ,so frustrating 😩
Claudette
You can probably download from youtube and make CD ( or get someone to do it). I could bring a CD to Syon Park if you are going
Hi Beverley , thank you That’s very kind of you .I am going to syon park ,so if you don’t mind bringing CD it would be much appreciated . Looking forward to meeting you and the other ladies in August ,it will be a good day 😀
…am being purposely vague. It would be nice to be able to buy these albums easily!
Hi girls, sorry if I have not keep in touch with you all lately but like it´s a bit busy lately. I am so happy to read from time to time the comments pn here. Weronika, what a nice book it looks to read, you are discovering such great and amazing things. Congratulations on your hard work.
Seems the world is finally getting to recognice David as the talented man he was and the great legacy he left us.
I am trying to help with little amounts for every tribute, I think he deserves everything we can do for him.
Much love to you all and big hugs from Spain ♥
Hugs back, Araceli… Sian
Araceli , so nice to hear from you.
Have you thought about coming to London (August 25th Syon Park)?
Is Syon Park the agreed venue for meeting up?
Hi Araceli nice to hear from you , it would be Lovely if you could join us in August ,no DC fan should be left out ,we would all be pleased to see you ,big hugs
Weronika
As you are a former librarian and have an ordered mind, do you know who is going to Syon Park?
Deb
Yes, I believe it was decided a few weeks ago. David was filmed walking around it ( used for Daydreamer).
Ha , ha , I’m not a typical librarian ..
Syon Park that’s the place , there is no doubt. It’s rather far from my hotel (Cromwell Road) and it’s a bit out of the way but great place for our meeting. Syon House is closed on Saturdays.
I’ve heard about you, Beverley (and you already have some things to bring , me and my book, Claudette, Diane, Deb M. and Judy A. If someone omitted let us know. And everybody is invited. We should come up with a name “David Cassidy’s London Day” ??
Yay, can’t wait
Hi to all…. I am sorry, it would have been lovely but I don´t think I could join you next August. Anyway, I am looking forward to hearing all about that beautiful meeting. I am sure you will enjoy together in that country where David was so happy.
I will try to keep in touch more often. Take care, my friends.
P.S.- For a while, I didn´t get any, but lately, I am finding a lot of beautiful white feathers on my way almost every day again so I am sending a big hug to my sweet angel up there in Heaven because I am sure is he who sends them to me. I miss you, beautiful man. All my love to you always ♥
Araceli thank you for your such a lovely post.
I write about David Cassidy every day and I admire him every day more and more..
Today have read about girls who were at “Little Johnny Jones”musical in 1981 . after the show they met David and other actors in the bar opposite the theatre , they talked for a while about the show, was very late and David insisted that he and Sam (he was with David on that tour) walked them to the underground garage because it wasn’t safe there . and after, they waited until girls locked the car and drove out safely. Such a star but mainly such a wonderful caring human being.
That’s why it’s still so hard .I will love you always.
Hi everybody,
I’ve just found something what (a little bit) linking David Cassidy with Poland ! So nice.!!
On “Romance” song , sang also Basia. Basia Trzetrzelewska , that’s her full name, is a singer , composer and producer and we are (here) very proud of her. She had some great songs – “Time and Tide” , “London, Warsaw, New York” , “New Day For You”. Amazing artist, amazing woman, someone special.. And to think she sang on David Cassidy album. (again I didn’t know..)
A small thing but..I’m soo happy
Was it Basia in the video – dancing with David? That’s worth knowing… Sian
No , it was not her..”The Last Kiss ” and “Romance” great videos ..
I was aware Basia was on’ Romance’. She was fairly well known here in the 80’s.
Weronika, I promised you PF annuals ’74&’75. I can’t remember if I mentioned I have an extra DC 1975 annual?
I will have to write down what I have promised people or I will get in a muddle!!
Beverley,
Truly speaking I don’t remember and I don’t want you to carry so much.. The most important is too meet you and other David’ fans.
I don’t know so much , but maybe that’s why so fascinating. Yesterday learnt about the history of musical – G.M.Cohan , etc, Broadway , about American theatre, checked every place David performed in..
But there is one subject I have no idea – horses. So I gather every info , from our web, and from fans posts. There is a stud nearby, and I ve started to go for a walk there , really a lot of people learn to ride here, and I’ve chatted with some of them , maybe I should try one day…
Weronika
I have all your annuals and magazines packed for David Cassidy Day at Syon Park.
I am a vegetarian and animal lover but have never had anything to do with horses other than feeding them grass over a fence sometimes when hiking.
Have you been writing today or just finding information?
Beverley, thank you,
written -about tv shows in 1983 , “Tales of the Unexpected (it was in 83 not in 82 as it’s in info on our web),another “Fantasy Island” (that’s one great)and “Matt Huston” have taken me a lot of time – watched again all of them ( a real fun) , and read about the series.
– a little bit about divorce from Kay, and about..Maryl Tanz. So I finish 1983
-info 1984 J.Christ Superstar, meeting with G.Michael (Feb 1984) and about that really interesting man Alan Tarney..
So tomorrow 1984, and 1985 will take me a lot of time..
Thank you Beverley , I feel your support., that means a lot to me
Weronika
Yes, you have my support and plenty of support from others too!
1985……mmmmmmm
Hope all is glorious in Anglesey. Sian
I was thinking with envy, earlier, how it must be so nice to be in Anglesey ( or anywhere else near the sea)!! Where I live it is about 70 miles to the nearest beach.
We live about 10 miles from the sea .last week my husband and I took a picnic ,and spent several hours by the sea ,with the heat it was like being abroad🏖🏖😎😎
“…To walk along beside the sea and share a bit of moon with me…”*
I can see this idea taking wings (water wings?)
*The Puppy Song by Harry Nilsson
What a day for a day-dream…..
“Bali Ha’i will whisper
On the wind of the sea
Here am I
Your special island
Come to me
Come to me..”
We all seem to be in the same album…
..I’ve got some pictures of us, we’re all at the shore….
It’s 47 years ago – this afternoon – that my half-brother drowned in the sea. David Cassidy must have been the happiest thing that happened to me after that… and now we’re here, mourning him. The sea has such power and can summon up just about every human emotion… A bit like David, really. We don’t need to fear any mixed feelings about him that might come to the surface… He’s given us so much… Sian
Sian,
Every day when I write about David Cassidy I see how much I owe him , and I’m not afraid. So many emotions , feelings . I forgot about them many years ago..
I appreciate your response. It can be frightening, sometimes, when you love someone and reality intrudes. Sian
Sian
My mum was always terrified of drowning (she was caught up in weeds underwater once) and has passed some of that fear on to me so any story like yours fills me with horror. What a terrible thing to have happened.
Yes, Beverley. I feel the same. Sian
“Well suddenly she’s crashing through my mind
Like waves upon the shore..”
You girls are going to have the best time when you meet up!
🙂
Just saying “Hi” from Australia – weird to think it is colder here than parts of the UK…Even in the tropics where I am. The sharing of experiences and thoughts on this blog is really inspiring and what you are doing is so exciting Weronika. Glad you’ve got an English teaching friend to help you too. If I was there I would have offered myself!
Cheers, Lyn
Lynn, as always great to hear from you. We really should meet next year in Saratoga , I know it’s on your mind..
I wish you could help me, because this friend of mine..I’m afraid he will come, go for a walk, eat, drink and go to sleep on the terrace. I have to get him to work at once. ..
Take care and you know, summer will come quickly. I love watching Australian Open (tennis) in January, sometimes in Poland is -20C and in Melbourne 40C !
Sorry , Lyn (not Lynn)
This man going to sleep on your terrace: What a brilliant song could be written about that! Sian
Yes , it could . what about :
“Romance – he showed up on my terrace one night..
Romance – when he read my book he looked so right
and suddenly…
The rush to research
Like the whirl of a ferris
Slowed down by the trees…
And asleep on my terrace
Sian
Hi Lyn
Is there a chance you and some aussie fans might meet up with each other sometime?
I guess so…but I visit this site frequently…and I love the way you all think here…there’s a kindness and a humour that I really appreciate….I think there’s a Sandra from Australia…is there anyone else out there (reading this blog) I wonder?
Hi Lyn, would like to meet up with you and other Australian fans but it might be difficult as we’re spread out. You’re in Queensland aren’t you and I’m in Sydney. Wonder if there are many others who’d like to meet up somehow? I agree that there’s much kindness and love on this site, wish I could meet up with everyone here.
Sandra
Sydney, Australia
Morning All
Been looking through the archives … they really should be renamed “Jane’s Goldmine”. What amazing resources! Thank you (Webmaster) Jane!
16 Jane 2015 – David at Jazziz Boca Raton
https://archive.org/details/DavidCassidyJan162015BocaRatonFla
Part of David’s dialogue with the audience is very moving. Specially:-
– before singing “Common Thief”.
– Acknowledging his father before & after singing “Night and Day”.
– Before “Doesn’t somebody want to be wanted” – acknowledging that at the time he had the largest fan club in the world.
I am loving looking through everything ……
I have just been watching David cassidy tribute walk on YouTube , celebrating his birthday 12th 4 18 .they we’re his American fans in Madison square garden ,they were distributing socks and lollipops to the homeless ,in the light and love and legacy of David cassidy .they were at BB king club,where David did his last concert ,and they were also where he did blood brothers .I enjoyed watching it. I wonder if We will be like those fans in August ,they looked as If they were having a good time
Claudette
I’m sure we will have a good time and I will temember your CDs.
The most exciting thing for me today was I have just found my 1985 DC tour T-shirt….the one he admired. I thought I must have thrown it out but it was in a handbag!!
Great find Beverley.
Beverley, you are a real wonder woman ! Sure you know you have to bring this T-shirt along with you..
I finished 1985. David Cassidy did a lot of tv shows – TOTP, Terry Wogan, he sang with pink balloons, had a bath ,talked with Roland the Rat, and how beautifully he sang “I Am a Clown” live on “Pebble Mill..” and did fantastic concerts, and he met a nice girl in a lift in Manchester and that girl didn’t think to ask him to sign..her T-shirt.., but I forgive you because you haven’t thrown it out !
And seriously , it’s great that you still have it after all these years
xxx Weronika
Beverley ,thanks for remembering the CDs . I am glad you found the T shirt ,you will have tò bring it on DC day in London
I think I will wear the t-shirt when we meet!
Very wise!!! Sian
Weronika
Is today the date on your terrace or are you writing about 1986?
Beverley,
1986 , and it has been hard to write , but I’ve gone for a very, very long walk to think everything over, and it’s helped me, although it has been raining terribly (the dog wasn’t happy at all) but now I ‘m writing and I’m getting close to 1987 -“Time”
And I don’t know what will be tomorrow.. it’s rather funny …but, have you heard about phyton tiger in Warsaw?
‘
A giant man-eating tiger python near Warsaw – according to the internet…???
Would this be a good time to lock yourselves indoors with special precautionary measures at the open windows? Sian
The same. Poor python, he is dead probably , beacause it’s too cold for him , but 2-3 days ago he (she) was about 20 km from the place I live. Really it’s unbelievable story, I mean what people saying about this poor terrified animal. So I don’t know if he would come (my friend) tomorrow. But , I’ve found someone better and more reliable , a Scotman who lives nearby and he will make a correction , I will pay but it will be strictly business …
Don’t know about its state of course but they have a drone joining in the search. “Never assume anything” is pretty good advice. Sian
I have also been for a nice walk and am on 34000 steps today, I have looked up information about the python. Luckily it only eats men so Weronika, you will be fine. So there are now two men fighting over your book….who will win?
Beverley , it could be only one winner – David Cassidy , I’ll do my best. So I ‘ve decided that the Scotman will make the correction , he is a true professional , but first I will write a whole book.
So “Time” , I ‘ve seen all videos,(here and YT) listened to radio interview, really interesting March27th , articles.
and tv show with Johnatan Ross. But I remember there were fans who saw David in “Time” it’s important to gather all info.
I think it was Doreen Walker ? Hope , it was you , your memories are just great and you know everything.
Hi Weronika
Yes, it was me who saw “Time”, which was brilliant in my opinion, in fact I went to see it 3 times, and on the last occasion was either David’s last night or very close to it, as after the show ended that fans who were there were able to go to the front of the stage and give David flowers or gifts and take photos. I did take some photos and had two of them made into posters. I now have one of those posters with some pictures of David from magazines in a frame that is up on the wall in my lounge as a tribute to David. Also, on yhs last occasion I saw “Time”, my brother, who is 4 and half years older than me, came with me as a friend of mine that was supposed to come was unable to, so my brother said he would come. My brother had up until then had always teased me about being a fan of David’s, but even he was impressed with David’s performance in the show and stopped teasing me about my liking David and had until last November always let me know if he had seen something about David in the news in case I had missed it. The impresseion I got from my brother was that from seeing that show he realised David had more talent than the teen idol image he had been given in 1970’s.
Doreen
Wish I’d gone, too, Doreen. That was a nice description of events. Sian
Thank you Sian.
It is nice to be able to share these memories with others. I am also lucky to have a sister-in-law(married to my lste husband’s brother), who is a big fan of David’s too, so as you can imagine we are always talking about David whenever we are in contact with one another or see each other.
Doreen
Doreen, thank you so much.
I feel it’s so important to share such memories , it’s our task , mission, time is going so fast, in a few days it would be 8 months..I tell people about David Cassidy all the time, even ny dentist ( a galmorous 30 year old man) told me recently that he started to listen to David Cassidy music because I told him what a great singer David was.
“Tell me you love me, make me real..”
You are right, Weronika, it is very important to share our memories and time is going fast, I can’t believe it will be 8 months so soon. To be honest I don’t think any of us will ever truely get over David’s death, he will always be in our hearts, today and forever.
Doreen
I,’m home and have loved reading all your posts. Quite surreal – man-eating pythons and men fighting over your book Weronika! I was sorry to read about your half brother Sian. Very sad. My grandfather drowned and I too have a slight fear of water. I So wish I’d seen Time. I really feel I have a lot to catch up on if David’s work after the early 80’s. I am relying on your wonderful book for that Weronika. Well nothing to be found on DC in the Anglesey charity and second hand bookshops sadly. My LSMF tagged along patiently whilst I browsed them. Bless him . Weronika, I know quite a bit about horses if I can ever help at all. I have always ridden and had my own horse. One of my favourite rides in another country was on a quarter horse with a real cowboy round the outside of Michael Jackson’s ranch. The cowboy had lost his best silver bit gambling and took tourists like me out at weekends to try to earn enough to buy it back. He was a real character. Love to everyone. X
Jane, I’m really glad you had a lovely holiday. You’ve had a few of us dreaming, I think. I thought things were getting amusingly surreal, on the site, too. Thank you for your kind comment. Sorry about your grandfather. Sian
Jane, nice to hear from you , glad you had a nice holiday , very sad to hear about your grand father
Doreen , that’s so true we will never get over David’s death . He will be in my heart for the rest of my time
https://youtu.be/khqoYlaKu6Q
Incase anyone hasn’t see this, David in EFX
This is a link to the opening 10 minutes or so of EFX 1997. I believe the lady who posted it has more of the show and will put that on youtube at a later date
Many thanks for sharing this Beverley! Hi everyone good to catch up on all the amazing posts again! Such a lot!!!
I had seen somewhere on the web that Lucy was trying to find a recording of EFX- its really good to have this as part of the archive – so glad she found it. Hope she finds more!
I remember reading somewhere that David had hypnotherapy to overcome his fear of heights – I can quite understand why he needed it now – that’s a pretty awesome height and its moving at quite a lick too even with a safety harness. It must have been quite a physical demanding role and I think I also read somewhere that he damaged his foot badly and needed surgery and a lot of painkillers to complete the end of his contract. He is definitely a trooper.
It must have been an exhilerating show to work on and so different to what he’d done before but I dont know if I could have done 2000 performances – that takes real stamina! I hope some more of his Copa/Rat Pack shows also come to light.
Hi All
I managed to download the music from archive.com
https://archive.org/details/ppltv_msn_Efx
Love the back cover of the album. Seems like DC is beckoning all of us to come join him. He looks so so handsome in that pic. What a beautiful smile!
Jane
I hope you enjoyed your holiday…..did your plants survive?
Thank you Beverley, yes. My 87 year old mother spotted that my daughter was not really managing with them so came a couple of times to give them a good soak. Bless her.
Thank you Claudette, I had a lovely time. Not looking forward to going back to work tomorrow😄😪. Thanks for etc link. Will go and watch it now x
Efx not etc!
Weronika
We haven’t heard from you. Are you fighting ‘the man’ or python on your terrace? Or maybe you are immersed in David Cassidy 1987?
Beverley , sorry , but yesterday it was just a sheer madness,.. unexpected guests..very funny really but. they ate and drank everything , we had a great time but……I didn’t write a single word!!!
So I have been working since early morning and I’m ….. in 1990 .
What a great album “David Cassidy” is !!Just from the beginning – what an opener !! “Labor of Love” ! And every other track on this album. “Boulevard.._” “Stranger” , “All Because ‘ with Sue S. , “You Remember…” What a great sound! David Cassidy worked so , so hard …
.And to think that Dave Clark (he co -penned “Time”) and his band “Dave Clark Five . they are in the R&R Hall of..Fame..I have nothing against them , just has learnt about it while writing about “Time” …
The Dave Clark Five Band were famous in the 1960’s… They had two big hits, in particular: “Bits & Pieces” and “Glad All Over” which knocked the Beatles’ hit “I Want to Hold Your Hand” off the Number One spot of the UK Singles Chart in January 1964. A lot of people would have seen them on TV… Sian
Sian , I know, I know. Love 60s music – Wayne F&Mindbenders (Eric Stewart) , Herman’s H. ,Hollies and Gerry and the.., Moody Blues ,Animals…
I’ll tell you something which I found amazing at the time… I went to see The Hollies in 1997 I think and the venue wasn’t anything special but the group was!!! They gave it 100% and I can honestly say that they performed their songs with the same freshness I’d have expected if those songs had just been released… I had such fun. Sian
Amazing, maybe true artists always give 100%.. I really like
them (of course in Rock&Roll..)there was always sth special,, A.Clarke voice , harmony. love “The Air..” , “He Ain’t..’ . “Stay”, “Just One Look” ..
Hi Sian and Weronika
Ah yes…
My sister and I are Hollies fans too. In the mid-late 1970s we saw them at the Royal Albert Hall a couple of times, and got autographs after the show.
One of our school friend who got us interested in their music, was so crazy about Tony Hicks (he was super-cute then).
In those days it was Allan Clarke, Tony Hicks, Terry Sylvester, Bobby Elliot and Bernie Calvert. So down-to-earth and approachable. Nice guys.
I must tell you something about Justin Hayward of the Moody Blues when I see you.
Another adventure? Nice..
Not an adventure, just a couple of facts…I didn’t meet him…not even in a lift.
I love that album and David seemed so happy and healthy then.
My era too. Loved The Kinks as well. So glad the python, Scotsman and visitors didn’t finish you off Weronika. Having listened to The Harder… now till it’s coming out of my pores I need to progress. Is the full title of the album you’ve mentioned just David Cassidy? I need to move on or Weronika will get to 2017 ,before I do!
Jane , so glad you are back.
Yes, the title is “David Cassidy” . Don’t worry Jane , I will have to stop for a while. Tomorrow I’m going to visit my pregnant daughter , drive my parents to their doctors, the dog must go to the vet (nothing serious) and I MUST do sth in my garden because python and it’s all family could live there and I wouldn’t know anything about it.
But it will be hard , writing about David Cassidy and listening to his music is like .., you know.
I just saw the “David Cassidy” CD on amazon for £93. I hope your LSMF can do better than that!
Hope all well.
When I had parked the car today in the supermarket car park ( oh the life I lead lol ) and got out David was singing No Bridge I Wouldn’t Cross on my car CD player and a woman passing heard and we started a conversation on how talented he was. Love it when complete strangers share our passion for David.
Great, I only once had such a situation it was during my trip around the UK, the lady from Manchester. Fantastic feeling
Help – £93! On the plus side good they value it so much – or think someone else will! Not sure LSMF up to the task but will try and persuade him. Will have to see what else is more reasonable I think.
Is the python still on the loose? Hope all well with your daughter Weronika. You know I do wonder what David would have made of our slightly surreal conversations. Hope we’d have made him smile.
Jane
The album is on youtube. Your LSMF should be able to download the individual tracks then convert to mp3. It is a shame that not all David’s albums are available to buy!!
And so expensive.I’ve just bought “Could It Be Forever ” book .At first thought that I would not read it (wanted to use just articles and fans stories ) but I’ve changed my mind .
I have just seen 3 vinyl LPs in a charity shop, Cassidy Live!, Rock Me Baby and The Higher they Climb… £4 each. If anyone wants them I can get them tomorrow.
Hi Beverley, please could yòu get me Cassidy live ,L.P. , I shall give yoù the money when I see you next month . I have the other albums already on CD . Thank you beverley good of you
Ok Claudette
Hi weronika I hope all is well with your daughter ,I also have the book, “could it be forever”whìch I have finished nòt long ago . But I plan to read it again ,as there is so much to absorb . He wrote in so much detail about his life ,from young boy to adult ,his career and personal life ,in my opinion ,I thought it was very well written.
Hi Claudette,
Thank you, my daughter is just great, she looks amazing, she is soo beautiful , tall and has long red hair…, we have had great time today , lunch and just talk, I’m so lucky, and only one week left..
I will get my copy tomorrow,..
Today , while driving I’ve listened to “Old Trick , New Dog”…
I Can Feel Your Heartbeat….David Cassidy , only he could sing like that
Thanks Beverley. Will try and get LSMF to do that. Will also get a copy of David’s book. I believe it’s a bit explicit in places and that had put me off a bit. But to know him better i think I should bite the bullet and get it. Good to hear your lovely daughter is blooming Weronika. Exciting times for you both.
I have only read brief passages from the book (on this site). You’ll be OK as long as you can deal with butter and lollipops!!! Sian
Yes. The late 60s to mid 70s was pretty explicit. Some uncomfortable reading for me.
… But hey, we have all lived through some tough “life lessons” during our numerous decades on planet earth, and, I guess we now have to become “unshockable”!
I guess it highlights that all the fame, fortune, free-love ’68-’69 “partying” for want of a better word, are hollow, temporary and more often than not doesn’t bring happiness.
The things that do are Faith, family, friends; i.e. to love and be loved.
DBC was gifted and special. His life enhanced the lives of millions of people around the world. Ultimately he brought JOY to others. A loving, kind and caring human being. May he rest in peace.
Amen
It’s odd that many of the rewards for some of the deepest artistry in our world – are themselves so shallow. What to do with fame and fortune: That is the question… Sian
Hi all
First of all; Deb, I am glad to know your Mom is recovering well,
Lynn: I have read about the same but for the Rock Me Baby song that seemed so sexual the pharse: Get down
When David married Kay, I was depressed for about two years. I couldn´t aceept that marriage, he was suppossed to wait for me!! I remember having a dress that looked like the Kay wore for their wedding… I hated that dress and couldn´t wear it anymore 🙂
About the Cassidy Live album, there is another version from Japan, I got it from a very good friend.
Doreen: I have met some fans who went to see Time and they always talked about being an odd musical. David was fantastic, I must say, though.
Well, by for now. I´ll keep in touch very soon.
Good night from Spain. Sleep well my darling David. I miss you but I know you all well now. Love you forever ♥
Thank you Araceli.
My Mum is recovering slowly. Has only managed to get out once – and that was to see the doctor, as my Dad had an appointment and she accompanied him.
We have a family wedding at the the end of the month and I’m hoping they will both be well enough by then.
I’m still so unprepared – due to the past weeks’ events.
Hi Aracelli
I think maybe if those that went to see “Time” were not into science fiction, ie things like “Doctor Who, Star Wars, or Star Trek, then it may seemed odd, but it was different to the usual musical shows that were on. As I had an interest in the programmes and films i mentioned and in anything about space travel etc and with David in it that is why i enjoyed it so much and saw it 3 times. The main subject of the musical was that as Earth had started space exploration, but with comflits on its surface did it really want universal peace, well thats my opinion of it and yes, David was fantastic in it.
Wow, thank you, Doreen for your info. I never knew exactly what it was about as everyone said they only went just to see David performing there. I would have loved to see it, I also like the science fiction films so much. Thank you so much again. Hugs.
Claudette
I have Cassidy Live for you. Will kust ask my LSMF to glue the cover back together!
Also in the charity shop was vinyl LP PF Sound Magazine. Also £4 if anyone wants it. This LP was the first I owned and consequently is my favourite.
My fave too Beverley…Brown Eyes…fab song (sadly mine are green 😁). I think its also the first album where they didn’t adjust David’s voice to make him sound younger. If only I could get a CD of Romance… I wasn’t so keen on David’s blonde phase, and didn’t get that album(sorry girls unthinkable, and I regret it now!) but having played Timm Mccoys radio shows to infinity, I’ve really become attached to several tracks especially The Letter -its great for the gym or cycling.
Deb M – Allan Clarke was still in The Hollies when I saw them in 1997 (before he retired). He really had some charisma! Sian
Yes Sian.
Allan (my real name is Harold! LOL! ) Clarke has a very distinctive voice.
They were so lovely to fans when we went to see them in concert and did the stagedoor groupie autograph hunting.
Seems sooo long ago now.
Think the younger fans in the recent decade or two have missed out the experiences we had.
The web, smart devices and social media have had huge life-enhancing benefits, but these fans won’t have the experiences we had. I know that most of my key life-cycle memories are tied up with music of the time.. like
– What was in the charts;
– Listening to the radio in our lunch-hour at school waiting to hear what was No1 that week. etc
And so very many memories are tied up in David Cassidy and the PF. I really have the same feeling like I was a 12 year old!
I agree, time-wise. Much better in 70’s, especially. Sian
I loved the 70´s… For me, they were the best years of my life!!!
Absolutely – wish we could go back there!
Beverley , thanks for getting the L.P., don’t worry too much about the cover .it was good of you to get it .I also have Partridge family sound magazine ,I was lìstning to it the other day . I am also lìstning to the partridge family Album and PF up to date . They are good songs ,takes me back a few decades lol
Hi,I’ve read “Could It Be Forever” very well written, great read , behind the story we can really see the author and get to know people and times he writes about. Also made me think about my teenage years.
Those sexual experiences are just the part of this honest and sincere account of his life in the 70s
And how beautifully Sue Shifrin and David Cassidy told us about their love story…
So happy I’ve read it at last
On the subject of 60’s music, at the age of around 5 I loved The Monkees and especially Davy Jones( I think we were about the same height then). I saw them live in the 80’s and 90’s (I think) and they were great. Of course Davy and David became good friends and were planning some shows when Davy died.
Davy Jones had been a jockey, I think, so they had plenty to talk about. Sian
Of course, I had forgotten that!
Midweek update from Saratoga Today newspaper
http://www.saratogatodaynewspaper.com/today-in-saratoga/pulse/item/8758-8-18-18-plans-underway-to-honor-david-cassidy-with-memorial-race-at-saratoga
Well Beverley, I see our posts have been deleted. It clearly is a contentious and sensitive matter as you said. I hope it didn’t offend anyone. Was only asking a question regarding some media statements I’d come across.
As I understand it; it is fine to ask about deletions (privately by e-mailing your Webmaster); as long as you keep the answer to yourself… Sian
Jane
On a lighter note, have you managed to get any of David’s music from the 90’s?
I got these:
– 1990 David Cassidy Enigma Records
– 1992 Didn’t You Used to Be?
– 1998 Old Trick New Dog
What can I say? I love them all. Such beautiful music and songs… and that voice!!!…. sigh!!!!!
Just seen this on msn.com:
David Cassidy’s Son to Receive Upwards of $1.68 Million — More Than 10 Times Initial Estimate
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/entertainment/celebrity/david-cassidys-son-to-receive-upwards-of-dollar168-million-%E2%80%94-more-than-10-times-initial-estimate/ar-AAAhCTG?ocid=mailsignout
Wow! Thanks Deb .
Deb: That makes me happy. To think after all that success, all that was left was the original quote. Goes to show you the majority of parents want the best for their children.
he obviously made sure beau was okay when david died, i just hope the money does not ruin beau, the young like to work, and being wealthy so young, might not be a good thing.
Not yet Beverley. Been really busy at work but hoping to start looking soon. At this rate Weronika is definitely going to get to 2017 before me!What would you recommend I start with next folks?
Hi Jane
See Aracelis post at 443. Really you can’t go wrong! It’s interesting to hear them in sequence/ progression but realistically best get what y o u can find that’s reasonably priced. Things are calming a little but a few months back I saw the first two going for ransome prices. Enjoy! Whichever you get.
If you haven’t already got it then the DVD of his 2004 concert is available and I’ve seen 2nd hand go for v good prices. It was my Xmas treat to me last year. I think its It’s amazing!
Thank you Diane. Great suggestions.
Hi Jane
Re: Aracelis post at 443.
with many thanks to Diane, who pointed me in the direction to Amazon,, I managed to snap up a copy of Touch of Blue at a ridiculously bargin price.
And I managed download from https://archive.org/
Didn’t You Used To Be 1992
David Cassidy (self ttled) 1990
Old Trick New Dog 1998
All such great albums!
Agreed the DVD of his concert is like being in a private audience. I think that’s also what I love about listening to the “Then and Now” album – when I listen to it, its like being given a private concert by David – songs I love, and done in a more contemporary way.
David continues to give and give of himself. God bless him.
Ooh, sorry, just seen that bit about Beau’s legacy. Well, if posthumous royalties count I reckon we’ve probably all made a contribution there. I know I have!🎐☺️
Sorry, just re-read that and it looks quite flippant. Not meant to be. Just a bit of light-hearted humour in the midst of the ongoing sadness we all feel. X
Hi all, how wonderful to read all your posts after a few days away. We’ve just moved my Mum to a granny flat with my sister and have been really busy. Am listening to David on shuffle to keep me sane while I tidy and sort (not throw!). Such good company.
And hello Sandra – yes I think we are so spread out in Australia – very hard to get together. I haven’t been to Sydney since 2012….but hope to do a little more travel now that my sister is doing the primary caring for Mum. And Weronika, you are right, I do want to go to Saratoga, and also to see what New Jersey is like, when David spent his early years, and also (and I can admit this here I am sure), visit the Von Trapp ranch in Vermont…..yes…..The Sound of Music too!
Spooky….has just piped up….nice music to move the orchids by I think…
Keep chatting girls…you are a wonderful bunch. xx
Just got a mid orchid moving phone call from a market research company about local radio. Told them I wanted to hear David Cassidy on the radio, and let him listen to what they were missing out on. Sadly he wanted to know if there were any people from other demographics in my household…
Just Walk Away Renae!
Lyn,
Those wishes and dreams we have because of David Cassidy…Think about me on Monday , I have an appointment in the US embassy about my visa…(I need one if I have to go there…)
Good to have a sister. Mine lives far away from Poland , we see each other once in a year, and those are special days for two of us. I miss her. And to think we really hated each other in the 70s . Had to share the same room , I’m 4 years older, so imagine..
“Spooky”..oh yes I like it. This week I listen mostly to “Old Trick..” – “Let Her Go” and..
“I Can Feel Your Heartbeat”
Lyn , take care xxx
Weronika
I will be thinking of you on your visa trip Weronika. I’m sorry that my Czech and Polish friends have to go through this process to go to the US and Australia…though I think now that Australians also need a visa for the US. I’ll have to check!
Sisters – an intense relationship but a bond that can’t be broken..at least not in the case of our family. We have managed to keep our cool all through the process of helping Mum move. I’m quite proud of “us”.
Thanks for your kind words – it comes with the DC territory I think (Kindness….I mean).
Have a great weekend one and all. xx Lyn
And you Lyn. X
Good luck Weronika. Hope it goes well for you. I think a new global visa should be introduced. To qualify you must be a DC fan. My boss went to a car auction yesterday. There was an Austin Healey 1970’s sports car in it and the reg was DEE C. That car should have had my name on it! Isn’t that crazy? Surely a good omen ladies. Thanks for music suggestions. Going to order something tonight. X
https://youtu.be/ywLv3ujApkg
Weronika
At the end of this interview from 1976, David mentions Get it Up For Love being banned…..although you are now in the 90’s I don’t know if you have seen this.
Thanks Beverley, every info is important.
After reading “Could It Be Forever” I ‘ve decided to make some corrections , because DC wrote a lot about his recordings, e.g. about this mystery man Bill House. And I’ve found that he made some mistakes, DC),e.g. about the USSR concert , he wrote it was in 1990 , and it was really in 1989 , or that at the last concert in Manchester 74 there were 40 000 but because many parents didn’t let kids to go (after White Stadium) so there were about 8000. I write about the facts, for me such things are important.
So I’m reading what I’ve written , and…I like it. And it’s not good, I mean , anytime at school I was satisfied with my esseys , my teachers weren’t.
“Could It Be Forever” it’s an amazing book, really one of the best bio I ever read, and it’s my opinion as a former librarian and a former teacher not as a fan.
Today is 21 st .
Thank you for your music….for everything.
Yep the 21st of the month always brings a tear to my eye, 8 months now since David passed away.
Playing all his recorded material it hits you what utter gems he left us.
Hope everyone having a lovely weekend – another hot one in the UK.
Hi girls , it’s so hot again. I’m sitting in my garden practising ” Didn’t we have…” you know Oklahoma, Montana,California …to impress the consul tomorrow..maybe she or he would be a fan too..the dog is not impressed…
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Wow!!! …You’re going to quote or sing David Cassidy lyrics to get your visa??? Fantastic. Good idea to study the states themselves, too (their positions?) I’ve never done this so I don’t know. Sian
And if I don’t get it, I’ll sing ” And we gonna go down , down…and we’re gonna get high, high.. on a bottle of ..
wine” Truly speaking I start every day with that song.
David Cassidy…all because of you ( and the heat)
LOL…. You made laugh so hard, Weronika!! … Good look with the visa.
Just don’t burst out laughing if she mutters “How can I be sure???” Sian
Hi Weronika
No rain here since late May. The parks look like beaches the grass is so brown. It’s certainly been some kind of a summer so far! This time last year I was soaked on the daily trip t/ from work for what seemed like weeks. Loving it! bt the garden isn’t.Hope all goes well with your visa plans.
It is very hot here too. I am spending the weekend clearing out my garage but managed to listen to some DC radio interviews on this site.
Hi everyone, hope everyone is having a good weekend . I have been doing housework ,I feel as if I am on a go slow ,everything is taking twice as long in this heat . Take care everybody
Weronika ,I hope all goes well for you on Monday , at the US embassy about your visa . I will be thinking of you
My walkman is all charged and I am going to do some housework and ironing this evening and listen to PF albums. Only 4 more days of work then summer hols…Claudette how are things in your home gym? I haven’t done any running for weeks as it is too hot!
Yesterday was a hard day for me. Eight months living without David. Honestly, I have not a clue of how I have been able to do it. Bless you, my sweet angel 😇
https://youtu.be/mvaYvPP2Mnc
Araceli
To cheer you up I have a link to Some Kind of a Summer….for Weronika too.
Perfection don’t you think?
(I know you would have both seen this loads of tunes but it is always worth another look!)
Thank you, Beverly, you are so nice!!
Times not tunes…the heat is getting to me
Beverley, thanks , yes I’ve seen it a lot of times and I will again and again..
What about this press conference London (1973)”David do you have any vices you’d like to tell us about ? Well , I do bite my nails”
So many stupid questions…
Weronika
Is the press conference on youtube? I don’t think I know that one or is it part of Weekend at Wembley?
It is an article on our site New Musical Express October 13th 73 Nick Kent (author) it’s in the magazines section.
Thanks to David’s gentle vouce on PF Notebook, my ironing is all finished… I am in my garden with a glass of water…no need for wellies as there are no snakes. I will have to go in soon as I have to go to work tomorrow.
Hello ladies, hope you all had a nice weekend, I enjoy reading all of your posts. Thanks for the updates on your book Weronika and thank you Beverley for the link to the Some Kind of A Summer video, yes perfection indeed! Trying to keep cool today which is a losing battle as I’m in Arizona, southwestern US, very hot summers, 103 degrees F today (39 C), 110F (43C) by Wednesday! Whew! I’ll just have to stay in the AC and crank up my DC CDs and You Tube selections. Today’s selections so far have included Spooky, (Oh No) No Way, Since I Fell for You, New York City Life and Hollywood Nights. My birthday is in 2 weeks and hubby has been given a list of David CD suggestions, let’s see how well he does, I’ll keep you posted. Have a good week everyone!
Judy
I feel exhausted just thinking of your temperatures. I am in England and we are having a heatwave by our usual standards. The only air conditioning in my life is the bliss of the supermarket freezer sections.
I hope you have a great birthday x
Beverley , I went on my treadmill and cross trainer Tuesday and Wednesday with fans blowing on me ,but it is a struggle . See what I can dò next week as looks like the heat is here to stay . it’s good you have summer hols to look forward too
Good luck tomorrow Weronika. Gosh, you keep fit ladies make me feel hot and guilty at the same time! The temperature is expected to go even higher in the UK in the coming week. Help, I will fry in the garden centre. I haven’t got round to ordering Could It Be Forever yet as there are 2 versions. Do you think the later (much more expensive) one is worth the extra £ ?
Jane Weir ..
“Gosh, you keep fit ladies make me feel hot and guilty at the same time!” ….. me too! Losing my battle so far!
Jane
Do you mean “Could it Be Forever” the book?
Yes you must be all struggling in your garden centre, stacking freezers sounds about the best job to have right now!
What a day for a daydream…
In the morning my grandson was born ,John Nicholas in Polish Jan…and I ‘ ve got visa!! I’ve told the consul about my book and Saratoga and he said that when he was a child he watched The Partridge Family!! So now I’m gonna go high….Thank you David Cassidy!
Congratulations, Weronika – Double Congratulations! Point Yourself In The Direction Of Saratoga! Sian
Thank you Sian I hope to be there next April . It’s really because of David , not to be afraid to dream..
Dreams are nutin’ more …
Congratulations Weronika on the arrival of Jan (John Nicholas), and and for getting your U.S visa! What excitement! Ah ha, I think this is the week to play the lottery …..
Deb ,thanks so much this day is so amazing,,,Lottery ?
.but not today I have enough. Just some DC music..
Fab news!
Congratulations Weronika! Double celebration!!! Looking forward to meeting you and your book soon! Xx
Woooo hooooooo…. They are so great things, Weronika. Congratulations on both of the lovely events in your life!!! Many hugs 😘
Congratulations Weronika, both on being a granny and getting your visa x I am glad the consul didn’t hold you Prisoner and you will see New York City Life. Is John / Jan Like Father Like Son?
Beverley what about going with me to Saratoga and ..
The Appalachian Trail I’d love to hike there a little bit…And the consul was very handsome…I should be more serious now.
I would like to hike all The Appalachian Trail but may have to do the Jurassic coast hike instead. I am camping for a week in Dorset Saturday and am thinking of doing all 96 miles….
I don’t think I could go to Saratoga as I am selling house and getting divorced ( my choice) in next few months so everything will be hectic.
We’ve going to have a great time in August.
Big hugs.
Weronika xxx
You sound like a very cool lady, Beverley; nobody would have guessed… Good Luck with all your changes… Sian
Sian
Thanks, I have quite a bit to do on this house, luckily my LSMF helps me when he can. I am being ruthless and getting rid of lots of things instead of them languishing in drawers in another house! I will be taking my DC things though!!
Decisiveness is so useful when you’re moving. I might be making a few changes, myself… Sian
Sian
Do tell….I see you as a lady of mystery…that isn’t a bad thing!
Ohh, so sorry to hear about your divorce but sometimes is better to get away before being hurt. God luck. Hugs 😘
Wow I have a new very interesting name that’s why
” your comment …” sorry
Saw this on Pinterest, from David 1974 UK Spring Tour Program .
[Apologies if this is already somewhere on this site].
https://pin.it/k6524b5vm56rht
After the final tour , David’s dream to be in Motion pictures, writing and composing new music, raising horses, build his own home and work with the land.
Thanks Deb, that’s great. To find tour programmes on this site, click on FANS along top of HOME PAGE…..then MEMORABILIA then TOUR PROGRAMMES.
How is your mum during this even hotter phase? I am an exercise fiend and normally aim for 40000 steps a day. Today I have only managed 11000 so far!!
Thanks Beverley, for inspiring me to do better and try harder.
Had my own health “episode” miracle in Sept 2010. I’m 90% or 95% back to normal, but it’s been hard work “keeping going”.
Mum not too good, and we have a wedding this weekend ( first of the granddaughters getting married). The heat is not great for either parent, but looking forward to celebration.. My elder sis and hubby arriving tomorrow from Canada. Hope she has brought a copy of the DC documentary on dvd……
Take care, Deb M. You have plenty on your plate. Hope you get to relax a bit in this heat in spite of the schedule. Sian
WERONIKA,CONGRATULATIONS on the bìŕth of your grandson and getting your visa .so pleased for you .SARATOGA here you come x
Claudette, thanks so much I will see him tomorrow amazing day , it was like only yesterday when my daughter was born..and now… she is a mother.
.I’ m so happy (but I haven’t written anything today)
Beverley ,sorry to hear of your circumstances ,hope all ģoes well with your changes big hugs xx
ClaudetteEverything is great thanks, I have packed your CDs today!
That’s understandable weronika you have been too busy to wrìte ,have a good day with baby Jan John Nicholas
Beverley – Thank God I’m a lady of mystery: I must be doing something right. Yes, there are reasons. Sian
Sian
I hope your changes will make you happy.
Thanks, Beverley, very much. I have just a hunch that we’re both making happy changes. Sian
Congratulations Weronika on becoming a grandma (((( hugs)))) Beverley I wish you the best of luck with the house sale and hope all is well with you. Going through a divorce isn’t easy for anyone. X
A big congratulations Weronika. Being a grandma is great fun. I had two girls so having a boy was a lovely change. Mind you, my garden is losing the battle with the footballs! And great news about your visa. I so wish I could come to Saratoga with you all. I wonder how much it would cost. Beverley, very sorry to hear about things but you sound really positive. So sorry we didn’t know. You are amazing. And yes, sorry, I meant the Could It Be Forever book. Is the later version worth the inflated price?
I have made myself a Pimm’s with lots of ice and am toasting everyone. Here’s to life’s new adventures and achievements. 🍹
Thanks to everyone for your kind caring comments. I am very positive regarding the future……are you in your garden with your Pimms, Jane? It sounds lovely anyway. I didn’t know there was a later version of Could it Be Forever so can’t help!
Weronika, I hope you are having a celebratory glass of something…
Congratulations on your becoming a gran Weronika, and on getting your visa!
Congratulations Weronika on the birth of your first grandchild, your grandson and in being able to get your visa. What a wonderful day for you. Thinking of you Beverley and wishing you all the best with the upcoming changes in your life. And also Sian with your circumstances.
Sandra,
Sydney, Australia
Thank you. Sian
Thank you so much Catherine, Jane, Lyn, Sandra..Yes , it was just a crazy day. Life , sometimes so hard and cruel , sometimes so beautiful…I’m in a philosophical mood, you know, after such a day. Thank you.
Jane, about “Could It Be Forever” , I know only later version and I like it. And I think it’s worth it,. more info , EFX, Copa, other things, family.
I hope tomorrow I will be able to write again..
Thanks Weronika. Will get the later version then. Have a lovely day everyone. And best wishes to you Sian, the lady of mystery. Hope all goes well for you.
Thank you, Jane. I’m glad the mysteriousness is sounding so romantic! If only you knew…! Sian
You shouldn’t really have encouraged me… I’ve now turned into Lady Eleanor (Lindisfarne) in my imagination! Sian
Sian ….maybe you will soon live in a beautiful ruined castle ( if that is Lindisfarne- place not group)
That would be right up my street, Beverley! Sian
In The Spirit Of ’76, I have walked to work in a pair of white chunky platform shoes….
Nice , I’ve managed to write a little bit and it was just about The Spirit..
I’m envious of you Beverley. I must get fitter and then perhaps I can walk in platforms too! I did buy a white shirt this year which looks very much like the one David is wearing on the sleeve of Cherish. I feel closer to him every time I wear it. Will get my LSMF to order some DC things for me tomorrow -books and cd’s. Bless him, he came and did all my cleaning and ironing today so my day off tomorrow will actually be a day off. I hope your LSMF is good to you too Beverley. Well done on the writing today Weronika. I wish we could see a picture of little Jan. Does he have red hair too?
Jane, I wish I could see you in that white shirt. ..I always wear a silver chain similar as David had while in TPF . I also bought a silver letter D.
My daughter’s real hair colour is blond and baby Jan is blond too. He sleeps mostly, everything is ok.
While driving today I ‘ve been listening to “Cherish” and “Dreams Are..” albums and thought how many David Cassidy’s songs are sad. “..summer is over and I’ve found myself alone” and also what happened to that 12 year old girl who listened to those songs for the very first time, so many years ago? Now she is a granny. And it’s struck me again , that David has gone and we are really alone. And when I’ll manage to finsh my “book” I will not be happy I will be very sad. It will be the end.
Sorry, maybe all new grannies are little depressed ?
Hi Weronika
Maybe when you finish your book you could start another, maybe ” Fans Stories”, that would be fun, wouldn’t it?
Oh yes, I’ve read some funny stories..
Thanks Beverley,, I will be my normal self tomorrow.
I’d like to translate “Could it be forever?” . A.Pearson”s “I Think I Love You ” was quite a bestseller in Poland.
7 hour hike…?!.Here , it’s so hot..but I will start a new day with a very good walk.
If A. Pearson’s book sold so well there must be a lot of David Cassidy fans in Poland (?) who’ve all been hiding (???) Sian
Weronika: Enjoy planning all your travelling – and dreaming, too – as you must try to be positive. Sometimes the best time is the looking forward time. I know it’s easier to look forward when you’re young. Every one of us probably knows that. Sian
This afternoon I went on a 7 hour hike (hi heeled sneakers…..I don’t think so)..would like to think of some appropriate song titles but am soaking in the bath feeli g extremely warm. Then I must tackle my ironing. Jane your LSMF sounds fantastic…mine is too, he would do anything for me- except the ironing!!
Enjoy your Jurassic Coast adventure, Beverley, when your holiday starts. I think you’re inspiring a few of us to think very healthy thoughts!!! That landscape should be stunning. Are you into photographing it? Sian
Thank you Lady of Mystery, I don’t take photographs, I just find walking very relaxing. The coastal path is easier than my normal walks which involve an OS map which I am not always brilliant at reading. I will take David on my walkman for the times I am alone (only one earphone in…when we were younger there was only one earphone anyway).
David sang part of his life un the songs, many of them are really about him and how sad and lonely he felt but, unfortunatelly, se had not a clue about that. Everyone was jealous of how gorgeous, Richard and famous he was but could ever imagine these things were so hard for him. Poor David!! Awww, angel of mine, I love you from the heart and always will 💝
Sorry for the many typos.
Just imagine, Araceli, all the things that David might change if he could re-live all of his life. Sian
Enjoy being a Grandma Weronika, and belated congratulations.
Onwards and upwards Beverley, an exciting time for new beginnings.
Boy it’s hot here in the UK, spent a cheeky afternoon in front of a fan listening to David.
Judy
Sounds a very cool thing to do!
Thank you Judy!
Deb
I hope your parents will be ok for the wedding. I can’t wait to find out if your sister has brought the DVD with her!!
Yes, me too!
My goodness Beverley you put me to shame! My latest resolution is to get fitter. Yes Weronika, I think it’s normal for new arrivals to make a person reflective. I know just what you mean. But you won’t be sad when you finish your book, because it will be published and we will all buy it and it must go to Saratoga. And then something else will happen because of it and because of you and our love for David. And the ball will keep rolling and taking us along. I am not religious but I am spiritual and all this live and kindness is because of David. Deb I hope all goes well for your wedding. Very exciting and I hope you mum is well enough to enjoy it. Araceli, your posts are charming. Sian, you continue to mystify us. I hope you all had a lovely day? My LSMF took me and my grandson to cool off in his family pool. So much nicer than ironing and cleaning. Back to the garden centre tomorrow. Phew! Destined to be even hotter. Xxx
Jane
You are kept very busy so must be quite fit anyway. I am glad everything is working out well for you now in your family life.
Love and kindness. Darn typos
First it’s Pimm’s… then it’s a family pool… and all I’ve got is a crumbling castle!!! Enjoy! Sian
Sian
I see you as a Rapunzel figure locked in your castle tower waiting for David to rescue you.
If I ever meet you, Beverley – I’ll let you know. Ironically, you’re a bit nearer than you might think (with your imaginative guess…) Sian
Sian
I know you are making changes too so hope you can escape to a less draughty castle…..maybe you could come to Syon Park and tell us all about it?
Weronika – did they ever find the python?
Jane, thank you, it was a great post .
“…the ball will keep rolling and taking us along..” I like it , yes it will.
It was only a one -day worse mood , baby Jan… I already fell in love.
I try to write, now mostly during the night because all the time people want something from me..But I won’t give up.
The python..is still at large…, it’s a real year of the snake. Some days ago someone found a beautiful …corn snake in the park in Warsaw, and I’ve seen some snakes in my garden too, but ,quite harmless and..there is no mouse . So forget the politics , snakes are main topic here.
Have a nice day everybody
Weronika
I was listening to PF Shopping Bag yesterday. I didn’t get it until the late 70’s when I started work but years earlier the lyrics to ‘There’ll Come A Time’ were printed in a DC magazine or somewhere, so I made up my own tune and sang it. Even now the proper version doesn’t sound quite right to me…I know David wrote this himself. I wonder what he would have thought of my version (I can’t remember my tune any more)
Hi everyone ,I would just like to say Beverley have a lovely holiday . it.s BEEN SOME KIND OF A SUMMER so enjoy those SUMMER DAYS ,I have been a few years ago along the Jurassic coast ,amazing views .DEB hope all goes well for the wedding and WERONIKA hope all is well with baby Jan ,and you are feeling more positive .I’m trying to stay cool with DC music . Hope everyone is keeping well with all this heat
That’s a lovely post Claudette. I’ve never been to the Jurassic coast. Would love to go to Dorset generally. I love Thomas Hardy’s novels and my friend visited his house in Dorset.
Ha ha. Sian, if you only knew! I used to have a good job then gave it up to look after my girls. I had a breakdown with all the mess around my ex husband and decided to do a less stressful job. . Apart from a few interesting things like organising events most of my day is spent selling things, shifting stock and pacifying customers. All in a furnace at the moment. Am just holding on till i can retire, finish my novel and start writing properly. Only 4 and a half years to go. The pool is not mine and the Pimm’s a treat as it was payday. I much prefer the sound of your romantic, crumbling castle. Have a lovely holiday Beverley. Little Jan sounds beautiful Weronika. Have a nice day tomorrow ladies. X
I get it, Jane, don’t worry. It’s fun to tease a little bit. I was half amused and half saddened that (according to a radio news report) lots of people are avoiding their Facebook pages – or those of their friends – because they can’t handle reading about people’s holidays (and seeing the pictures?) I have a horror of people’s insensitivity to each other so no more “pool” teasing… Sian
Beverley, Syon Park isn’t even an option for me, unfortunately. I find it hard to imagine that scenario at the moment. I’m really happy for those who are meeting up and I’m well aware that nobody gets to have everything in this life (I reckon). Sian
Sian
Ok, take care, I will be wishing for that new castle for you.
x
Sian, I wasn’t offended. Truly! Sorry if it came over like that. Please feel free to tease. I don’t take things very seriously these days and just take life a day at a time. No complaints. It is a good life even if not exactly what I’d planned! It isn’t what happens to us but how we deal with what comes our way I believe. I hope things work out well for you and Beverley. I am sure it will in due course. I can’t do Syon Park this year either. Perhaps we can both look forward to a future venue next year. Take care.
“…not exactly what I’d planned!” How that resonates. Appropriate to David Cassidy’s life, too, I’d imagine. Did you see Victoria Wood’s “Dinnerladies”? Sian
Hi Claudette
Busy day with last minute stuff (Wed and Thursday). After more than a yeat of planning, the wedding day is finally here. My niece (the bride) is very excited about everything. The sisters are more nervous.
Hope and pray its a wonderful day for all. My parents are very proud “grandparents- of-the-bride”, who the bride has promised to make she dances with both “all night”! Good luck with that one! Lol!
Weronika, Baby Jan sounds delightful.
Lovely to hear everyone’s news & views.
Don’t want rain before all outdoor pics are done, then it can pour to its heart’s content. We definitely want cooler days and nights. Happy Trails!
Deb M – A wedding photographer told me that ultra sunny days aren’t the best for wedding photography because of glare… I imagine that “Photo-shopping” sorts out some of the issues, nowadays, but at least you have some consolation if clouds descend. Have a beautiful, peaceful day – rain or shine. Sian
Many, I think…
Weronika
Where are you? I have lost track of which year you are up to with your book.
Me too
There are so many unexpected things that have
ve happened to me recently I will tell you in August I wish I could just be at home and write . But
everything is ok , don’t worry!
Beverley take care!
Thanks everyone for your good wishes. I think I have packed too many clothes and shoes ( can you ever have too many?)for one week….I may have to take some out but I always like some glamour even when camping! Sian, if you escape that crumbling castle, maybe you could come along camping next year, it would be nice to go walking with a David Cassixy fan.
As it happens – I like camping. We could keep that idea on ice for now – with one of Jane’s Pimm’s! Sian
Have a great holiday Beverley and a wonderful weekend everyone else. Pimm’s and camping sound wonderful companions. Will you see little Jan this weekend Weronika? Hope the wedding’s wonderful Deb and your parents had a good time?
I was thinking of David as I drove home in the sunshine tonight. Lots of those posters and photos I used to have on my bedroom wall were of David outdoors in the Californian sunshine. Summer always makes me think of him. Does anyone else have particular times and seasons which remind them of David? So many summer evenings playing his songs, wearing my sneakers and wondering where he was and what he was doing at that moment. Sigh….
I though and think of him every day but especially in winter, at Xmas time. I would have loved to visit New York with him at that time of the year. It would have been magical ♥
Deb, heve a great time at the wedding ( and with your sister)
Jane, I’ve seen baby Jan several times this week. They are so happy – his very tired parents.
Truly speaking every season and everything remainds me of David Cassidy.
It’s like in this Mary Elizabeth Frye’s poem. Sure, it’s sentimental , but there is sth in it
….”I’m a thousands winds that blow
I’m the dimonds glints on snow
I’m the sunlight on riped grain
I’m the gentle autumn rain
Do not stand at my grave and cry
I’m not there, I did not die.”
Oh weronika ,what a lovely poem ,the words bring tears to my eyes .,as I am quite a sentimental person
It´s sad but in some way, it´s true. I think we will live but another dimension, so we never die. I am sure our David is happy and healthy and feeling all the love from all of us.
Hi Everyone,
Thanks for thinking about us yesterday. Everything worked out just great at the wedding. Claudette, I cried buckets – at that was just at the church. My brother is a softy so he cried too, and when he danced with his daughter at the reception.
My niece was so beautiful. Her bridesmaids & flower-girls too. The groomsmen were so smartly dressed.
Church service was made memorable by the priest & two attending priests. Music and readings they chose were lovely too.
The reception was great… I could go on and on! We were glad when the rain fell in the evening.
My parents were exhausted, but happy at the end of the evening.
Truly a day of memories.
Sian and Beverley, in the 80s did a lot of walking holidays with my friend and stayed at YHAs, but I draw the line at camping 🤔, unless I have a few home comforts – like a bed!
On a Safari in at Tsavo National Park in Kenya in 2012, the accommodation was superb! Now that’s my kind of “outdoors” holidays.
I’m so pleased the big day went so wonderfully well. The rain behaved very considerately! Did anyone play “Soft As A Summer Shower”? If it was newer stuff chosen by a younger generation, it can probably be overlooked…
As for “home comforts”, I’m not demanding on that score. It may be a castle but remember it’s
crumbling and there’s nothing to unlock the door! Sian
Hi deb , I am so glad everything went well ,on such a special day .I did think of you ,although it was very windy ,it did stay dry .nice memories to look back on .I bet there will be lots of lovely photos too .enjoy the rest of the weekend and take care x
Hi Deb,
I’m so pleased too , that the wedding was such a great family event.
I’ve been to Africa several times, but mostly in the north, wish I could go to Kenya one day. Don’t know anything about it, only read Karen Blixen’s book but it was written so many years ago.
I’ve started to write again, I’m in 1992 and have stopped this time because of..David Cassidy. Can’t stop listening to this great album “Didn’t You Used To Be” Love every song. His voice is just pure magic.
“One day I’ll stop breathing
My heart will stop beating……
I broke some promises
Sometimes I lied to you
but one thing will always be true
I’ll never stop loving you..”
So true. We will never stop loving him and he will be forever inside us ♥
Weronika,
Listening to this song always makes me feel so weepy, just listening to those particular lyrics…
“For All The Lonely” too.
So sad he sang that song for those who were feeling alone – in some way saying ” I’m here for you all”.
To think that his own life was affected by so much sadness, that would lead to his alcoholism, and eventual early demise.
My heart just breaks just pondering on all of this.
That’s a beautiful poem Weronika and I’m pleased you’re getting to see little Jan quite a bit I didn’t know whether your daughter lived close or not. Special moments to savour. So glad the wedding went well and your parents felt well enough to enjoy it Deb. More special memories. I used to go hostelling in the 70’s too but I do like some home comforts now. Would definitely need a bathroom close by!
That’s a beautiful poem Weronika and I’m pleased you’re getting to see little Jan quite a bit I didn’t know whether your daughter lived close or not. Special moments to savour. So glad the wedding went well and your parents felt well enough to enjoy it Deb. More special memories. I used to go hostelling in the 70’s too but I do like some home comforts now. Would definitely need a bathroom close by! My daughter and I went to watch The Tempest outdoors yesterday. It was a brilliant production. Good luck with your writing this week Weronika.
So glad the wedding was beautiful,
You know, we have a saying here in Spain and more or less it´s : wet girlfriend /lucky girlfriend… I used google to translate the meaning of this phrase: The popular knowledge indicates that if it rains, as well as if the bride cries a lot in her wedding, that day all the tears will have been shed that will have that couple, who will never live again sorrows or have reasons to cry.
Weronika, give a kiss to your little Jan for me. His parents must be tired but so proud too as you are as well, my lovely friend.
Try to enjoy writting the book and take things easy.
Hugs to all ♥
Thank you Araceli , little Jan , he is a real miracle.
I enjoy writing , it’s only sometimes when I read and write about David Cassidy’s work and life, it’s like feeling or witnessing his pain , he was such a hard working , brave ,caring human being. Now I’m just writing about LA Riots in 1992 and making of “Stand & Be Proud” . He didn’t want to take a part in the video even if he and Sue penned that song , he was just happy he could help and now so many people didn’t remember his role in that event. It’s not fair.
I know, Weronika and it’s sad but David was such a humble man. He just wanted to help but he didn’t like so much reconigzion (I am not sure if this is the right word), but I can ver you know what I mean)
Sian,
Unfortunately no DBC songs at the wedding, though I’m sure numerous guests were of the age group that would have been around in the David Cassidy ’70s era!
The DJ would announced that the happy couple would only be allowed to kiss if the “Tables” (of guests) would, as a group, sing love songs. Had some good mixture of old and new smoochy songs, which lead to much merriment and laughter.
Unfortunately, on our table, only my Sis and I wanted to have a go. The others on ours were too shy to try!
Thanks Jane and Aracelli for your good wishes. It was a lovely day filled with love and emotion. So many pics being sent to us. Nice to see the day from other people’s perspective.
Weronika: Our 2012 visit to Kenya was the first time my hubby had been to central Africa (he’s been to Northern Africa for holidays before we met). He was blown away by the Safari. Getting up close and personal with the wildlife. We got a little too close to a herd of elephants, and the head of that herd, was protective and quite menacing.
It’s a wonderful place. The coast is beautiful. However, it’s wise to travel with a good tour company and/or guide who knows their way around. It’s easy to end up in the wrong place, and be unsafe.
On that trip, the air turbulence was so bad, my hubby thought he might not get to see Kenya at all. We still laugh about it even now!
Night all. Work day tomorrow. Back to reality with a big bump!
Your niece’s DJ had a sense of humour. The wedding speeches are the trickiest part… It should be customary to make diplomatic speeches – not the opposite! The Big Day isn’t called that for nothing. I’m pleased the day was a success, Deb. Sian
Weronika I am so looking forward to reading your book. So much I missed of David’s life after early 80’s. I wish I had kept up with it better. Do you have a title for your book yet?
Araceli, you are so sweet. Which part of Spain do you live in? I’ve been to Andalucia and visited Rondo and the Alhambra. I once rode a lovely Andalucian mare through some olive groves. Well, we’ve had a little rain today but still very hot and humid. I wonder how Beverley is getting on. Hope she’s avoiding the thunder storms. Love to everyone. X
Jane , I also hope everything is ok with Beverley.
I’m so happy you want to read it, still a lot of work ahead of me , but on the other hand I’m already in 1993 – “Blood Brothers” mostly , do you know that David played in it on Broadway , on tour and in London more than 800 times and always gave 100% , it’s sth I admire , his work ethic , respect for the audience , for fans.
I didn’t even think about the title, I don’t know really, , the only thing I know that I will finish “the book” with the last David Cassidy concert in New York. He was happy to play there ..and let it stay like that..
Jane , thanks , I feel your support. Love and take care
Weronika
Jane, I am so Glad you enjoyed my country. I am from Andalucía (Córdoba). Another time you should try to visit our beautiful city. May it’s the perfect time for It as the weather is warm. You would enjoy the Patios (back yards, the perfumes of thousands flowers. The croix (made with flowers and many other stuff and the Fair. The cover of the Fair is an imitation of the Mezquita but with millons of lights.
Araceli that sounds absolutely beautiful! Cordoba is a very old city isn’t it? The architecture must be amazing. I have only ever been to Santiago – in the north – for a wedding, and I loved it. People were so kind and friendly. I would love to tour Spain and visit some of the paradors. It’s definitely on my bucket list!
Hope you manage to keep cool in the coming few days. Take care!
Hi Girls
My phone is half broken so I won’t check in much. Had a great day walking in Durdle Door area today. Yesterday over half the tents at the site packed and went but we toughened it out…am enjoying cooking outside. I had my walkman on with cassidy live and a portable disco ball round my neck. Hope you are all having a great week x
Hi Beverley
Can’t think of a better way to take a stroll around the coast! what a fab holiday you must be having!
Hi Beverley,
I had a feeling you’d do OK, even with some of the weather I’d heard about. Keep on disco-balling. Sian
Does anyone have an update on the memorial plaque at the Phoenix. I haven’t seen anything since the fund closed in May?
Hi Diane,As far as I have heard,they are hoping the unveiling will be September but no definite date yet.
Thanks Yvonne. That could be controversial – -hope it doesn’t clash with a big family gathering – that could be a tough call 😂
Hi to everyone – been trying to keep up with all your great posts whilst trying to dodge a redundancy bullet again. Phew! Seems to hv missed me again. It’s been great to have your posts and David’s music to keep me going! Thank you all!
Diane , we are with you. We fans are together – David Cassidy is our connection . from the beginning he always cared so much for his fans, it was this give and take , mutual love, so special. And we , fans care of each other.
I’m waiting for August 25 ..
Thanks weronika! It’s been a rollercoaster few weeks, so good to be able to switch it off and tune into what’s going on here (such a lot! Hatches,matches,holidays,hospital trips, lots of DC stories and kindness).Looking forward to meeting you and everyone, and seeing your book!
Won’t be long now!
Hi Beverley ,good to hear from you .glad you are having a nice time .I have been to Durdle Door and loved it .although it’s been raining and windy ,the forecast is for much better weather ,so enjoy the rest of your holiday
Beverley, good to hear from you.
Sorry , I’ve written DC played Mickey 800 times in “Blood Brothers” , of course not so many , but always he gave everything. Now mostly I write at night still so hot here.
You know Weronika, I think it was David’s integrity and work ethic that was so obvious from the beginning. I was so impressed with that at his 73 concert. Even at the age of 15 I knew he gave his all to that young audience and did not patronise our youth. Deb, I too am wondering about the plaque. I made a donation to it having missed the Saratoga bench. If you hear anything do let me know and vice versa. Beverley, so glad you’re having a good holiday. Love the idea of that disco ball round your neck! Where did you get it from? Been catching up with some PF episodes online. David was so good and beautiful. Seems like yesterday. Sigh. Xxxx
Claudette, do you live in the UK too?
Hi Jane, yes I do live in the UK, I live in Essex .do you also live in the U.K ? And are you meeting up with us later this month ,it would be nice to see you .
Hi Claudette, I live in Cheshire and sadly will be working when you get together. Hope to join you if you all meet up in future. What a lovely name. My best friend’s daughter is Claudia which I also like. Very sorry, but i think I once called you that in error.
I hope you all have a lovely time and I look forward to hearing about it.
Hi everyone
Have been to Monkey World which was fab. I cooked a vegetarian meal on the barbecue and have got my mini disco ball out (from amazon, Jane) and danced to David Cassidy by David Cassidy. We will be meeting in just over 3 weeks…it’s so exciting. I wish Jane and Sian could come along but I know they can’t this year!
Beverley , what a holiday ! Life really starts after 50. But, take care.
Yes, just 3 weeks. I wish Jane and Sian could come too and maybe someone else would decide to join us at the last moment.
I’m in 1994 , still “Blood Brothers” , I ‘ve checked and David really played Mickey J. 800 times. How did he do it? And “C’mon Get Happy” was published in that year too. Not everyone liked this book….
Today I’ve bought some clothes for my grandson. What a fun! Amazing things. I bought half a store. Tomorrow I’m going to visit little Jan. he’s just great .
D is for Durdle Door; view so iconic
I is imagining rain – so ironic
S is for S.A.S. training with tents
C is for cyclone that’s making no sense
O is outstanding; the coastline so “edgy”
B is for burgers; deliciously veggie
A is for ancient; the surf that is roaring
L is for loving this “Cassidy touring”
L is for Lulworth Cove: smugglers are mooring!
I’d like to write sth witty about your poem..I love it.
This site and some posts are free high-quality English lessons .
Thank you Sian
Thank you. Sian
Sian
That is fab, I love it. I remember writing ‘name’ poems for David Cassidy in the 70’s and I expect you did too!
Sian
What a fantastic poem,I love it. In the 70’s I used to write lots of David Cassidy ‘name’ poems and expect you did too!
Thanks. Truthfully; I don’t think I’ve ever written a name poem until the “DAVID CASSIDY” one I did the night before the Timm McCoy event, earlier on this site. I’ve written lots of poems but my collection got destroyed in a storage warehouse fire and I’m gradually re-writing as many of them as I can… Glad you’re having fun. Which direction are you walking? (Don’t feel obliged to answer a question like that). Sian
Sian
Today I walked left and right of Swanage on coastal walk….I have worn out my LSMF and best friend so went alone 😅😅😅
It sounds very intrepid. You plus LSMF/Best Friend should hitch a ride on a passing yacht to Sandbanks and take a long soak in a billionnaire’s sunken bath!!! Sian
If I tried hitching a lift on a passing yacht – they’d never let me on… Can’t spell “billionaire!” Sian
Hi everyone ,sorry to hear Jane and Sian will not being joining us this time .maybe if we decide to meet as an annual event ,they could join us next year . Beverley like your idea of mini disco ball ,I shall look on Amazon .Weronika ,glad your book is coming along ok ,already in 1994 . I have ordered c’mon get happy book , I will receive it end of August ,as I already have could it be forever .I’m sure Jan will look cute in his new clothes you bought him ,I am so pleased for you. Sian I liked your poem it’s brilliant
Thank you, Claudette. Sian
Claudette have you won the lottery or taken out a mortgage? Lol! C’mon get happy is also fetching crazy prices at the moment. Enjoy!!
I’m preparing to write about EFX , , there are 5 songs on our site I can listen to ( that’s great) so I just have checked Amazon how much the CD (performed by David )with the soundtrack costs (13 songs) and used CD . is ..$ 216 !!! and with the original cast (M..Crawford) $ 7,95. Wow !
Weronika I think its available on timm McCoys archive site. I haven’t yet downloaded it as my kindle and phone have already run out of space ( full of timms episodes and David’s solo albums 😂).
I wish the Romance album was on Timms site. The cds are extremely rare and pricey I haven’t been able to get one. I really regret not buying it when it came out. I don’t know why but I didn’t like it as much at the time, but when I heard “the letter ” on timms show I was totally hooked! I think its my fave track on the album. Ah well, as regrets go I guess it could be worse😁 Ill keep looking! Hope y out find fez in the archive!
Dear old kindle…apologies for its lack of education ….efx. not fez. Spellchecker honestly ” you could drive a person crazy”!
Diane
I can bring a CD of Romance to Syon Park
Diane
I can bring a Romance CD to Syon Park
Hi Beverley
Sorry no network in deepest Norfolk this weekend so just returned and read your post! That would be so-oo fantastic! Thank you so much!
Diane, at the time I like it (Romance) but it wasn’t my favourite DC album either. Now while I’m writing I’m listening to all his music again , from the first song “Brand New Me ” on TPF Album, and it’s like Timm McCoy said, that David Cassidy left us sth so extraordinary from every decade , he worked to the end, made music he loved , made music for us and I can listen to his songs all over again ..
Weronika
Have you looked at Lucy Shropshire on youtube? She was in EFX and has some on video although quite far away from stage. Regarding CD, I will ask my LSMF to look next week….it may be possible
Beverley,, Diane thanks, for your info.
I’m writing, 1996.
Yesterday was 35 C . My garden is like a real jungle now ..but I can only think about David Cassidy and the book .
Wow! Fabulous poem Sian. I missed catching up on all your posts yesterday. -Had an electrician rewiring some of my house and he stayed till very late. Was even there when my LSMF and I got back from our pub meal. I felt myself groan when I saw his car still in the drive. Very ungrateful I know. Beverley, your holiday sounds so liberating and lovely. I too will look for that disco ball. Yes Claudette, I hope Sian and I can meet up with the rest of you lovely ladies at some point too. Weronika, choosing baby clothes is a delight isn’t it? I am so pleased you and your daughter have little Jan. So many lovely times to look forward to. Well, it was HOT in the garden centre today. So hot most of the customers didn’t linger long. Am bracing myself for tomorrow. Wish I was enjoying a coastal breeze with you Beverley! Goodnight ladies and sweet dreams. Xxx
Thanks Jane, it’s great to be a grandma , you were right and Claudette too.
Thanks, Jane. The temperatures quoted for this week are getting a bit scary. Some people will surely keel over? Good luck with keeping cool in your garden centre. Also; if fans resist being “ripped off” over David’s death; perhaps those prices will calm down. Sian
That doesn’t surprise me Weronika. A lot of DBC stuff seems extortionate right now.
That doesn’t surprise me Weronika. A lot of DBC stuff seems extortionate right now.
Araceli: I do hope you are OK in the heat. The news said it’s very hot in Portugal and Spain. Sian
Hi Jane (Weir)
Think it might have been Diane that posed the question about the Phoenix Theatre plaque unveiling. Read Yvone’s post that said it will be sometime in September. Hopefully not after the 20th when I will be away.
I don’t have a FB acount and so unfortunately, was unable to make the payment; my sister donated on behalf of us both. [I donated to the Saratoga Springs “Freidns and Fans” bench].
Love hearing about everyone’s activities….. Baby Jan, Weronika’s writing, Beverley’s holiday, Sian’s poetry, all the DC-related posts.
Please confirm Syon Park meeting details, please.
Araceli, hope you and yours are all ok in 40+ temperatures. Please take care. My relatives in Southern Spain are finding it unbearable!
Stay cool everyone.
Hello all, hope everyone keeping as cool as they can in the heat wherever they are.
This heat has reminded me of summer days as a young teen – laying on my bed gazing at posters of David with his LPs playing – happy and simpler times.
Claudette – see you are a fellow Essex girl!
If my parents hadn’t moved to Wiltshire, I would have been an Essex girl too!
I hope to get my disco ball out later for the final night camping…I wonder what DC album to play…
Beverley, “Rock Me Baby” , I was listening to yesterday while driving to Warsaw.
Go Now
Two Time Loser (I ‘ve fell for this song..”..all those lonely nights..”
Warm My Soul “shake the pain..”
Song For A Rainy Day..(it’s raining here)
Soft As A Summer Shower
and…How Can I Be Sure
Only “Rock Me Baby”
“…It’s so insane ’cause for all the rain
When you ask yourself could you do it all
again, you betcha…”
IT’S ONE OF THOSE NIGHTS (YES, LOVE) by Tony Romeo
No competition, Beverley, and on so many albums!
Ok, so “A Touch Of Blue”
“It’s One Of Those Nights (YES, LOVE)
and also
“Spooky”
“Blackbird”
“Mother and Child..”
“Daydreamer”
and…”I WRITE THE SONGS”
I think It’s One of Those Nights has to be the winner!!
Excellent choice! Always gets my vote. It’s a classic.
I love all of Davids solo work but there are some really great PF numbers. I can’t get Stephanie out of my brain since Mr McCoy put it there( or maybe it was always there but has just re- triggered!)
Hi DIANE ,yes you were right c”Mon get happy was expensive , but I managed to buy it from Amazon for £19 .57p which was much more reasonable price .as unfortunately, I haven’t won the lottery just yet lol 😭😭
That’s a bargain! Enjoy!😁😁
Hi Judy, so you are in Essex too ,it’s a small world isn’t it . I used to gaze at D C posters on my wall ,while playing his lovely music ,good times 😁
So glad I was a teen in the ’70s
https://www.saratogatodaynewspaper.com/today-in-saratoga/pulse/item/8819-drummer-talks-david-cassidy-band-special-upcoming-concert-in-saratoga
Just in case anyone hasn’t seen this article about upcoming tribute concert
Well no need for an Umbrella Man at the moment! Though I always wanted David to shower me with all his love and shelter me in his loving arms…
Yes Judy, being a teen in the 70’s was good. It always seemed such an innocent time to me. Today’s teens have so much pressure on them. We grew up slowly and were probably less sophisticated but we talked to our friends and weren’t addicted to mobile devices. Hope Beverley’s having a ball with her ball! Hope the writing’s going well Weronika. Don’t get to the end too fast – I still have a lot of catching up to do. Hope things ok for you Sian ? Been watching lots of DC clips this evening. I still can’t believe he’s gone. I wonder why we are all so deeply affected. Yes, we loved him, he was talented and beautiful but there must be something more I feel. I am still in shock as I know many of you are. I don’t think I will ever come to terms with it. He gave so much joy to so many. Poor soul. X
I’m OK, thank you, Jane. Yes – David had a helluva lot more than “The X Factor”, didn’t he? Sian
Hi Deb ,
The date is August 25th Saturday , and 11 a.m. in Syon Park , which is quite big so we really have to decide for the exact place to meet . I’ve never been there ,The Syon House is closed on Sat. ,
What about the entrance to the Syon Park Garden Centre . Not hard to find and in case of rain ..What do you think about it?
“Why we are so deeply affected..” “Love is merely a madness” as one Englishman said(wrote)
Sounds a good meeting place to me. x
Sounds fine to me- should be easy to find!
Weronika , good place to meet ,thanks for letting us know ,as I was thinking same as you we need to have a meeting point ,I haven’t been there before
Before your really special meet-up this would be a great time to ensure you’re all S.O.S.-phone-linked to your nearest relatives/friends etc. (and make it clear they can phone you if essential) so you can switch your phones off in Syon Park and really talk!!! You may all be S.O.S.-connected, already… Sian
My phone is always in silent mode! Just back from dorset but at my LSMF’s house bracing myself to go home and see what destruction awaits!
Good luck with that, then! Sian
Hope it wasn’t too bad on your return. I’m bracing myself for work tomoro … tho actually I’m spose to be punting with a bunch of colleagues after work…so maybe not so bad. hoping I can sit and watch the others do the hard work. Lol!
Hi to all from an almost fired Spain… We use to have a lot of hot here but lately the weather seems it doesn’t give up… So we try to be inside cold places and drink a lot.
I have de EFX CD, I got it from a good friend. Excellent songs. David’s voice was fantastic, especially, singing Tonight, amazing song indeed.
Hope everyone of you are having a great weekend, wherever you are and enjoying this Summer Time.
Hugs to all 😘
Is anyone able to read about this?https://www.facebook.com/events/2232418616981790/?ti=cl
Thanks Araceli, I can open it although I am not on facebook
Araceli , thanks, great news, at last.
EFX – fantastic songs, “Intergalactic..”, “Tonight” , of course “Let It Shine” , my number 1 is -“River in Time”. Amazing.
So many happened in the 90s. I’m in 1998 – Old Trick New Dog (I love” Show and Tell” ) and that documentary -“David Cassidy : Teenage Dream” it was shown in Poland too in the 90s. That was the first time when I saw how everything looked like in the 70s. I couldn’t sleep after watched it..
Very good news, Araceli. Thank you. Sian
Thanks Araceli that’s good to know. Is anyone planning to attend the Phoenix?
I am going to put my walkman on, pick a DC or PF album, take a deep breath and put my camping stuff away for two weeks and clean and iron like a crazy thing!
Jane
Opposite the campsite was a garden centre where we bought drinks. I thought of you sweltering, every time we went in!
Having a diet coke break then back to housework….listening to Cherish album
So pleased you had a good holiday Beverley and hope not too much devastation awaiting you. I am so excited for you all meeting up. Have any of you met before? I still need to get round to ordering more DBC stuff. Where did you get the EFX from Araceli?
Hi Jane…. I got it from Rob, a good friend of mine who lives in USA. But you can listening yo all the songs on YouTube.
I am going to do s search and I will post the link.
I would have loved to see that musical. David changed many things and added new ones. In the CD, there is an Irish dance that David included, as his Dad’s side come from Irland. David got an award as best entertaiment of the year, one of twice, I don’t remember exactly now.
My Gosh, this man was a hard worked. It won’t ever been another one like him. What a legacy he left behind for us yo enjoy.
Hugs to all 😘
Jane, I know why EFX is so expensive, it was released by the MGM Grand in 1997 and was avaliable only through the EFX gift shop at the hotel.
No , we haven’t met before..
Beverley, so glad you had a wonderful holiday. You down back to earth with a bang…. Ugh! Did my housework & ironing today too. Sweltering in the heat!
JudyA and Jane: I’m with you about being a teen in the 70s. Was a more innocent time with simple pleasures.
But much more to the point, David was our first love…our first and everlasting heart-throb. All other teens in decades after the 70s have “missed out”. As the saying goes .. Loved you then, love you still, Always have, always will”. We love you David. No it’s, no but…..
Auto-correct working overdrive
Meant to say, “no ifs, no buts”….
Deb
The ironing defeated me as I needed a bath more! How is your mum this week?
Regarding Syon Park….has everyone got a badge or something so we don’t approach the wrong middle aged women? When we meet, I wonder if anyone would like to join a whatsapp group as I’m not sure about the rest of you but I am not on facebook.
I think that’s a great idea Beverley everyone going to Syon Park would be able to connect with one another.
Catherine
Are you going to Syon Park Meet?
Beverley, great idea with a whatsapp group. We, glamorous David Cassidy’s fans will be looking for a woman in David Cassidy’s 85 tour Tshirt..
…and carrying my David Cassidy bag with goodies for you and Claudette ☺
Beverley – I have sinned!!!
…Inspired by comments about the innocent 1970’s – and by the idea of you dancing with a disco ball; next to your tent – I looked up a video of “Get Dancin'” by Disco-Tex and the Sex-O-Lettes…
I now have this vision of you – dancing on the coast in gale force winds… “Nobody cares how you wear your hair, darling!”
Sian
Funnily enough my hair was so windswept I didn’t comb it all week just put it up in a bun 😅😅
Thanks to Araceli and Yvonne for your posts concerning the unveiling of the plaque at the Phoenix theatre .can anybody go along to this event ? does anyone know . Beverley ,yes I will look the part , I will be wearing a David cassidy T shirt and carrying David cassidy bag . I am so looking forward to this , cannot believe this is happening ,you are all such lovely ladies . been thinking a lot about David today , so sad he is not with us ,but isn’t lovely how he is still bringing us fans together ,spreading love and joy .he always made me feel happy .l like the idea of what app group .I’m thinking of getting a new mobile phone ,as mine is so old it’s an embarrassment. Should be in an museum lol 😆😆take care all x
Doh Claudette, I just bought a new phone,but its already so full of DBC goodies I had to delete whatsapp and a pile of stuff so I could keep my music 🙁 guess I need another phone;)
Diane
Can you put all your DC stuff on the SD card? Would you like me to bring a CD of ‘ Romance’ to Syon Park?
Beverley thanks so much that would be fantastic!
Haven’t tried the ad solution will check it out.
I am green of envy reading about you all meeting up very soon. I think the WhatsApp group it’s a fantastic idea. It is going to be a glorious day for many of you, I am sure you all will have a blast, wow!!
But it’s not a good time for me as I am moving to another house and I have a lot of things ahead to do now.
Beverly, so glad you had a beautiful camping holiday. Now is time to rest… holidays are tired too, especially the back to the ordinary life 😊
Araceli
I am going on a hike tomorrow…I can’t seem to be able to sit still 😅😅
Good Luck for your move, Araceli. I really hope you get some cool breezes, soon, to make it easier for you. I hope your new home is surrounded by scented blossoms or flowers. Sian
Here you are the link to the EFX musical I promised. Enjoy:
https://www.google.es/search?q=efx+songs+david+cassidy&client=ms-android-wiko&prmd=vni&source=lnms&tbm=vid&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjcmKv7m9bcAhUSrxoKHRHaApMQ_AUIESgB&biw=360&bih=559
Thanks Araceli ,great music and to think that David Cassidy played in the EFX about 1500 times. 10 shows a week, 50 weeks a year ! Just reading about it is tyring. and at the same time he was recording “Old Tricks.. started his record company, created , wrote and produced “Ask Harriet”.., tv guest appearances..
That’s that work ethic we all admire so much (and maybe financial need, too) but no wonder he got injured, Weronika… Sian
Thanks Araceli. Hope your move goes well – best wishes!
Beverley I am unable to attend the meet at Syon Park this year but hopefully if it becomes an annual event I will make it next year.
Thanks for info regarding plaque Deb. Beverley, you are a glutton for punishment back on the hiking trail! Your holiday sounded lovely. I am so envious of your meeting. Please do let us all know how you get on.
David’s stint in EFX was amazing. His work ethic was second to none. I was so sad to see he ‘lost’ whatever it was that drove his passion for life and work. The Piers Morgan interview is both heartbreaking and puzzling to me. When Piers asked him ‘what happened?’ poor David threw his arms up and said he didn’t know. And yet this same, wonderful man had so much self discipline for long periods of his life. He did always say he didn’t enjoy spending the other 22 hours a day on his own when he was in EFX. I wonder if these long spells away from home contributed to his sadness. Sorry, I know this is too depressing. I just keep struggling to comprehend what happened.
Well Weronika, I hope you see little Jan this week and your mum keeps on an even keel Deb. Hope your castle is still standing strong Sian. Love to everyoneXxx
Thank you, Jane, but if only you knew! Sian
Sian
When you have picked the lock on your tower…maybe Corfe Castle would be nice?
I can get out of my tower but whenever I do… someone horrible awaits me… Thus I may need to escape in the middle of the night… Sian
Sian
I don’t like the sound of that so take care! Don’t flee into the wood.
Jane
I did wonder the same things regarding David and recently another fan explained things to me.
Jane, I’ve spent with Jan a lot of time today, and it has been a real grandparents gathering, me , my ex, and my daughter’s in-laws. We are the same age, real friends , we’ve had a big laugh planning what we will teach him in the future…Poor child..Beautiful boy. A new life.
Yes, Jane, Piers Morgan interview is hard to watch and it will be hard to write about the last years. Every day I “spend” so much time with David Cassidy , truly speaking all the time, reading about him , newspapers articles,, web articles, and his interviews, watching videos, , listening to his music , writing, thinking what I’m going to write next , I have 23 chapters , and 120 pages on my laptop. And it’s so easy..as if this book was already in my head, I get up every morning and just..write.
Thanks Araceli, for info about the unveiling of the Phoenix Theatre plaque. Oh drat! We will be away then.. Just my bad luck!
Thanks Beverley and Jane, for asking about my Mum. She’s been unwell this past week with swollen left hand and foot. The wonderful GP (recently assigned to my Mum after the last five week episode), and her Consultant Rheumatologist, are trying to figure out a care-plan for her. Had doctor from the Memory Clinic visit my Dad, and trying to work out something for him too. I’m glad my Sis is still here and taking some of the pressure off me.
Looking forward to the Syon Park meet. A WhatsApp group sounds like a good idea!
Wonder what David thinks about it, huh? All the love, kindness and friendships coming about, JUST BECAUSE OF HIM.
I know all his fans (especially on this site), still have that feeling of awe, the missed heartbeat when we listen to his beautiful voice or watch him in videos, or see him in the various publications. It never changes. 45+ years on. He is a part of my heart.
Had a laugh recently looking a pics of us as skinny scrawny kids! As if the 22-24yr old David would have given us a second look! Lol! But we fell in love with him, and kept on loving him through all the years.
Deb
I hope the Dr can sort something out for your mum soon!
Did your sister bring the documentary? I am wondering if we will ever get to see it…it was almost within my grasp last week!!
Beverley
I was majorly disappointed that she did not bring it. I hope that when she will find someone more tech-savvy to help her download to DVD, and post to me. If that happens, I will make sure we all get to see it.
Big hug Sian. I hope you are free of your shackles and can leave your crumbling tower soon. I hope you have good friends and family who support you.
Sorry to hear your mum not so good Deb. Wishing you all well and good to hear your sister is a big help. I have a brother who is great but I would have liked a sister too. Beverley, one day if we meet you must explain what that fan told you. I know it’s pointless to dwell on things but I just wish the love he generated could have done him some good too.
I believe your book is in your head Weronika. A story destined to be told. Sweet dreams everyone.
Jane Weir – thank you. My life does include shades of “The Gauntlet”!
Beverley – don’t worry about that wood. I like the sound of it. Cool and breezy! Sian
Sian
I hope there is a way through that wood and maybe we can help you get out the other side.
That’s very kind of you, Beverley. When the going get’s tough – the tough get going. I think that applies, here. Sian
Jane
Yes, I will tell you one day if possible but as discussed on this site before, David’s problems all stem from his father’s treatment of him which started when David was a small child.
I understand Beverley. My daughter works in child protection and I know how damaging parental behaviour can be in a child’s formative years. But I also believe we aren’t destined to follow a particular path as life is full of complexities and influences.
I’ll change to a happier subject now! Been listening to Up To Date which I haven’t heard for years. I used to love There’s No Doubt In My Mind and it really took me back listening to it again. I found I could remember ever word after 45 years!
Weronika, I wish you strength for writing about the later years. Be strong and think of happy thoughts when you can.
Will you ladies who are meeting be staying at the same establishment? Have you anything planned apart from Syon Park?
I am excited for you and I’m not even coming. Ha ha.
Goodnight again.
I am a bit shell shocked. I have finally watched the Last Session documentary. I will be able to share it with the Syon Park girls, if you all want to see it.
Difficult to know what to write, Beverley. Hope you can find a quiet way of winding down from it. Hugs & hot chocolate… (and to you, Jane – I’d love to discuss destiny with you, one day). Sian
Yes , I do. Thank you Beverley
Hi Beverley
I would also…please.
Hi Everyone
It’s been awhile since i last posted something here, but have been quite busy with a trip away at beginning July with my son to the British F1 Grand Prix at Silverstone, camping for 4 days. Since then trying to sort out kitchen as I having a complete refurbishment done, which unfortunately looks like it is going to clash with the meet at Syon Park, so unfortunately I will be unable to attend the meet up on 25th August. Plus trying to cope with the heat, but I have been reading your posts and enjoying them when I could, Deb M, I hope you parents get the care they need and that you look after yourself too.
Now, for something nice for those of you that live in th UK, there are a couple of programmes you may want to look out for and set your recorders when possible. On Friday 10th August, BBC4 at 9.15pm, TOTP2, 70s Special, they will be showing some clips of David. The next one i’m not sure of the date yet, but the CBS Drama channel in UK has been showing The Love Boat for quite a few weeks and are current on series 3, on their schedule which only goes up to 29th August it shows that episode 1 of Series 4 of The Love Boat will be on at 6pm on that date, they are usually repeated the next day at 2pm as well. My guess at the moment is that episode 4, The Oilman Cometh, with David in it, should be on maybe 3rd or 4th September, so keep you eyes open for this, but I will post here the date once CBS Drama update their schedule online.
I have also sent Jane an email giving her all the info on the programmes so she can put it on the Facebook page as I am not on Facebook.
That’s very considerate of you, Doreen. Good Luck with your home improvement etc. Like yourself, I shan’t be attending the gathering at Syon Park but I shall still enjoy the anticipation and any part of it that is shared with us afterwards, on here. Sian
Thanks, Sian, I will need all the luck I can get as it is a complete rip out and start again job. Like you I shall enjoy the anticipation and whatever is shared with us afterwards, but it is a shame I can’t get there as it was me who told everyone that it was Syon Park/Gardens that David is walking around in Daydreamer film/video, but that’s how life goes sometimes, no matter how hard you try to plan otherwise. Doreen
Yes, Doreen , you know so many things about David and I’d like to have your opinion about “my book” good luck , we’ll meet next time, I’ll be thinking about you in The Syon Park.
Weronika
We’ll share everything. You can’t imagine how I’d like to talk with you Sian..
Weronika
Weronika, thank you! It’s so hard to accurately guess everyone’s lives, only having read a bit about each other, online, and sometimes people just can’t do the stuff that other people can do – for a thousand good reasons. What we don’t say is just as important as what we do. Every psychiatrist discovers that (I’d hope)…
I can’t help thinking that David Cassidy was very open and honest in some ways and held a lot inside , in other ways. I think it’s good that you’ve studied interview footage. Sian
Sian, that’s exactly my own opinion about him.
From the start I’ve decided :
1. Facts, what he did, when, with whom , dates, names, as much info is possible , it’s important because , many people who worked with David are dead or forgotten. Soon it will be 50 years from the PF debut.
2. Let David speak for himself, interviews -tv, press, web, radio, even at the beginning he was sincere while talking with teen mags.
3.. Only eyewitnesses’ opinions. I allowed myself for 2 – about “I Write the Songs” and Andrew Kavovit (sorry David Cassidy without sex-appeal ??)
This is very long post (sorry !) but I want you to know. And I decided for the title, again David’s words -“Don’t call me a former teen idol”
“Don’t call me a former teen idol.
Don’t call me a heartthrob,
Don’t call me a sex symbol.
Tell me I’m bad, tell me I’m lousy. But don’t call me that
Doreen
We will miss you and be thinking of you on 25th! If it wasn’t for you we would be wandering around Kew in error!! All the best with the new kitchen – I’m hoping to start some work on my house shortly and its been quite a challenge to even start so I’m quite envious you are actually underway!! Enjoy your new kitchen, and plenty of D.C. tracks to smooth the way😁
Next year maybe???
Beverley, how did you access The Last Session? The idea half fills me with dread but i feel I ought to watch it if only to understand better.
Thank you for the heads up on the programmes Doreen.
A friend of mine sent it to me. I would like to share it with you if we can think of a way.
Sian
I am glad you are a strong lady, we are here if you need us.
A big thank you, Beverley… Don’t underestimate the sugary one!!! Sian
While playing “At The Copa” David and Sue were separated for 6 months. Since 1993 (“Blood Brothers” )David’s schedule was just insane (again) and he wasn’t 20 sth, had serious health problems , Between 1987 and 2000 they changed 11 houses , and every time it was Sue who organized their life. They stopped writing songs together..
I know what you both mean (Catherine and Weronika). Probably a great deal is unspoken. Mary Wrigley’s comment resonates. You never know what goes on behind closed doors. Sian
Great title, Weronika. Sian
Yes, I had a feeling from things he said his home life hadn’t been a bed of roses. He once told a journalist he and Sue had ‘ been through the fire’.
I have no doubt that Sue loved him though. Even today she talks of the time Beau was born with such love. She said that the night before they were so excited. David had decorated Beau’s room himself. He cut the umbilical cord and she loved him for changing Beau’s diapers. She was very sad this Father’s Day and said she missed the man who had been Beau’s father. I read into that that she still loved that man but that David had changed into someone she didn’t recognise. So sad for all of them.
Beverley, thank you. I would like to see it if we can ever manage it. The problem is that I am going to get so upset and will need several large boxes of tissues!
Ladies, will you be staying together or having a meal somewhere in London. I would very much like to treat you to a bottle of Champagne so I can be there in spirit! Let me know how I can do this. I know you will all have mixed emotions but this is a celebration of lots of things so you must celebrate. Xxx
I think the words to the songs on ‘Didn’t You Used To Be’ seem to tell a story.
Yes, Beverley, I agree they tell a story and quite a long time ago. Sian
Jane are you on Facebook or Twitter? I am not but could try to contact you that way via someone else…
Not Twitter and don’t like or use Facebook much. I am on WhatsApp though if any good to you?
Jane
The offer of champagne is so sweet of you but we are just meeting for a few hours at Syon Park
X
Weronika, that’s the only title – perfect. So apt and David speaking straight from the book’s cover. I am so glad it is you writing this book. It needed someone of great integrity, who is methodical and who loved him to do this story justice. So much written about him – even obituaries – has been complete rubbish. Sadly, few journalists seem to have comprehended his genuine talents. Also, the general theme seems to be he suffered a slow decline. Very little acknowledgement of his career through the decades including his theatre and Vegas work. It makes me so angry that so many people are so quick to dismiss him. Sorry – rant over. X
Jane , thank you.
That was my idea , David’s words and everything he did. And we know what he has left us. Thanks , you always lift my spirits.
Ah. Sorry Beverley, I presumed you were going for a meal. Do they sell ice creams in Syon Park? I could treat you all to one of these instead.🎑🍦
Jane
We are meeting at the garden Centre entrance. I just looked it up and it is a Wyevale.. if yours is then maybe you could get a transfer for the day!
Wouldn’t that be amazing?! Jane many thanks for your kind thoughts. I hope we can all meet up at some point. Will you go to the Phoenix plaque unveiling in Sept? I know you said you contributed? Will anyone else be going? Doreen will your kitchen be completed by then?😁😈
I am thinking about going, but alot depends on my kitchen being finished. To be honest i would hope it is finished by then, but you never know as they may find something that has to be done that wasn’t expected, so i will have to take this into consideration when I finally decide if i’m going to the plaque unveiling.
Diane
I won’t be able to go as I will be working and can’t take time off
Ha ha. Wyevale is a competitor. ! Bah! They certainly wouldn’t want me for the day. It would be industrial espionage.😂 I will check Sept but don’t think at this stage that is an option. To be honest Diane, I also think I would get very upset. I am a bit fragile these days. If I can make it I’ll let you know
Things aren’t getting any less surreal on David’s site, are they? Giant tiger pythons, disco balls, industrial espionage, champagne and ice cream!!! Sorry that you’re feeling fragile, Jane… I’ve used essential oils, a lot, in my life: You sound as though you might benefit from the scent of a little Jasmine! Sian
Sian
…not forgetting that ruined castle.
Jane
your Cassidy Fan family is always here for you. Sorry to hear you are feeling a little fragile. You sound like you could benefit of some TLC💞 please take good care. Sians suggestion sounds a lovely one- perhaps a massage with essential oils would lift you! Hope we will all meet someday. Perhaps we will have to visit your garden centre next time 😁
Haven’t heard from Denice or Felicia lately – I hope all is well with you both? You certainly inspired us with the tales from Saratoga. Best wishes!
Jane
Take care, isn’t tomorrow your day off? I always find a walk in the countryside lifts my spirits but if not then I prescribe strawberry and mint pimms and a pool ( paddling pool will do) 😉x
Aw. Thank you everyone. I’m ok. What I meant was I get emotional easily these days. Doesn’t take much to make me bawl my eyes out. Yes, Beverley it is my day off. Ha ha. I have a big hedge to cut with my LSMF and a Barbie doll to find – little girl at bottom of my garden was trampolining and her favourite doll flew out of her hand and landed in my garden somewhere. I suspect she’s stuck in some overgrown bushes. Hopefully, we’ll rescue her. Have a lovely day ladies.xxx
Jane
Glad you’re fine…a while back people were putting barbies in potholes in roads so putting them in hedges could be the next big thing. I went for a 5 mile run earlier and got caught in a rain shower….Soft As A Summer Shower or Song For A Rainy Day or Raindrops?
Better stay out of a pothole
“Ain’t No Sunshine” down there – or a bath…
“Run And Hide”, girl; you’re in trouble
“Brown Eyes” won’t be able to laugh…
“I Can See Everything” – clearly
Escape and just stick to the path
Hi ,Jane I would just like to thank you for your very kind offer to treat us all to champagne and ice cream, so so sweet of you .I am sorry to hear you have been feeling fragile ,and hope yòu will feel better soon may be one day you can meet up with us if we decide to meet again be lovely to meet you ,take care X
I would like to go to the unveiling of the plaque, but the problem is I couldn’t make a donation ,as I think i had to be on Facebook ,which I’m not .I made a donation to David’s memorial bench ,which I am pleased about ,but I couldn’t go to the unveiling of the bench as I live in UK . so I cannot win either way 😔
Claudette
I don’t think you need to have donated to attend. Take a look at the link further up in a post.
Claudette – if you want to go to the unveiling; you go. As far as I can work out; you’re doing David Cassidy’s reputation a favour by attending. Sometimes you can help with money and sometimes you can help in another way – in this case, just by being there, yourself… Sian
PHOENIX THEATRE PLAQUE: Does anyone who accesses Facebook know whether or not a fan can attend if they weren’t able to donate? It has occured to me that its London location (alone) might require a limit to numbers…??? Sian
Claudette, I can’t go but I donated. Use my name or say you’re representing me if you have to have donated to attend. I’d love for you to go for both of us. Xxx
Claudette, I just accepted my Facebook invitation to the unveiling but said you would be going instead of me. Hope that’s ok. Have a fab time and do let me know how you get on. Do you need times etc or can you access these? There,’s a meeting and event in theatre at 11 am and the unveiling outside at 12.
Jane – wonderful. Hope it works out for Claudette. Sian
Hi Diane in UK, thank you for thinking of us, Right now, I’m sad for Felicia, she hurt her foot, I’ll let her explain, I’m wishing her a speedy recovery, and a positive outcome. And everyone here, I send a hello, I’m so, so, so glad each fan is really special, a David Cassidy fan brings one another down a special road, that all leads to the love we will always have for David. With our memories of David, we look back to the 70s and thru David’s life, we were lucky ones to feel that special outburst that he like no other star gave us. And David Cassidy made us happy. I’m happy for you all meeting up, what a honor for David, and all the friendships made by a connection of being David’s fan, this is a example of a positive , happening, that does not happen often. David Cassidy we miss you, emptiness and sadness that we feel , but the love we all have for you is going stronger, and we will always celebrate your life for the years to come. And yes Saratoga was very special, two benches for David, was a tribute, that I’m glad I was there. David at peace, now it’s our turn to do for him, I wish and send happy time to all fans going to Saratoga for the tribute concert, and the race in his honor, please send pics. And please post a comment.
Denice, so lovely to hear from you but so sorry for poor Felicia. Best wishes and love for a quick recovery Felicia. Denice and Felicia please keep posting with us.
I echo those comments from Jane Weir, Denice. Send best wishes to Felicia. Hope someone’s helping look after her kitten! Hugs. Double hugs. Sian
Trampolining Barbie rescued from top of hedge so one good deed done. She was even in danger of needing an umbrella man as soon after all became soft as a summer shower in my garden.
On the minus side of things my electronic catflap is hanging by a couple of wires ! Drat, it costs £100 every time I have to replace it and this will be the 3rd time. My family need to avoid hitting it with their shopping and school bags but they don’t take enough care. Grumble, grumble. Hope you’ve all had a good day.
Wow. £300 because of some rough treatment. I think I’d start a new line of attack, Jane. Good Luck with the flap. Funny how days off can bring so many tasks, isn’t it? Sian
Jane
Don’t know what make of cat flap you have – I just had to replace mine and found it half price on the web which was a bonus. It’s one that reads the cats microchip. Mine isn’t fixed in double glazing otherwise it would also be a costly event!!
Hi Denice!
I got your text. To Diane and Jane thank you for
your well wishes. I took a fall on Monday night
and I broke my right foot. I just had a cast put
on it today. I hate it! Denice and I still write
letters to each other. We still talk on the phone.
I am glad we were an inspiration for you by
going to and meeting in person at Saratoga.
Denice and I are very close friends. Thank you
Denice for caring so much about me and making
me feel important. My kitten is fine. He is such
a comfort to me. To all the fans who complement
me and Denice, thank you from the bottom of
my heart! Denice I will respond to your most
current text. I wish I felt better, but my broken
foot is a minor set back. I get so much joy out
of corresponding on this very special website.
Jane and Sian, a very caring post, that will make Felicia get better faster. So nice, to have friendships with special people, and to think all along we were one big group.David Cassidy wanted happiness for his fans, thank you Jane for your continued hard work for keeping this website going with all that David achieved, so nice how organized and be able to see and learn more about David. And to my friend Felicia, rest, get better soon.
Denice and Felicia: It’s lovely to hear from you both, again. Felicia – get well soon. Hugs, balls of wool (for your kitten), and warm thoughts of Saratoga… Sian
Hi Denice and Felicia
So good to hear from you both again. Best wishes for a speedy recovery Felicia. Well said Denice – I’ve missed your posts! And thanks for reminding us of the excellent part our webmaster Jane plays in supporting David’s legacy and maintaining this website and forum for us. I can’t imagine a world without this!It is indeed a blessing!
Beverley
Now you have had time to reflect- after initial reaction- I’d be interested to hear what you thought of the documentary. I guess we can discuss on 25th if you’d prefer…….
Hi Jane , that’s very kind of you ,although I have never meet you , I feel you are a true friend .I think the information you have given me should be enough . I would be delighted to let you know how I get on . I will post to you before then anyway take care of yourself .all the best love Claudette x
Diane
The documentary arrived unwxpectedly and I watched it straight away but as soon as I have the time I need to watch it again. It is on my LSMF’s computer so I need him to make DVDs for us all.
Certainly it was lovely watching old clips but harrowing watching him so frail as you know yourself from the trailers. We can talk about it more fully when we meet, but it shows the main two low points in David’s 1970’s life where he presumably turned to alcohol and because the documentary couldn’t be finished they didn’t look back over the other decades…I really need to watch it again though to take it all in….when we have all watched it it will be interesting to share comments. Have you sorted your phone so you can get WhatsApp? I have also been told some other things that I can tell you when we meet. Plus a couple of things from the 1980’s.
Claudette and Judy, can you let me know if you would like a documentary DVD? I assume Deb does and the others have replied.
Thank you Beverley.
I’d love a copy, and happy to make a donation towards a David-related charity.
Lovely to hear from Denise and Felicia. Get well soon, Felicia.
I had such a chuckle reading about Barbie dolls, trampolines, cat-flaps (not the cost of repair, but the grumble).
Its so encouraging to read of the love, support and encouragement from all the DC fans. I love being in this space where we don’t have to hide or apologise (which I have done most of my life)…. for STILL being a David Cassidy fan.
Oh, yes , those questions ” – David who? Really? But it was so many years ago ? In your age ?? This teen-idol?
None so blind as will not see!
I think they see “teen idol” label and don’t look beyond. There are a lot of teen idol’s I haven’t followed into maturity( theirs, or mine!) but David Cassidy has always taken first place, and his music just kept maturing with him and going to new genres and places.
I doubt if any of these detractors ever bothered to listen to his later work – too busy being dismissive.
Why don’t you throw the question back?
“How much do you know about singing?”
“…or drama?”
Sian
Oh thank you so much Beverley, that would be great.
Hi Diane , Sian thank you for your kind helpful posts regarding unveiling of the plaque
I really am sad that I didn’t see David (and his brother) in “Blood Brothers”. Live performances can be so intense; a piece of magic! I’m so pleased that Jane Weir has kindly helped you to attend the unveiling, Claudette… It would be so meaningful if David’s brothers or offspring could go, too… Sian
Jane
I have been wondering if I could set up a new email address and post it here to make contact then delete it later, we can exchange info and I can put you on the WhatsApp group. What do you think?
Hi Beverley.
Perhaps we can all ask Jane (Webmaster) to share our email addresses/mobile numbers to all who are interested, so we can create the WhatsApp group?
Deb
That is another option. I don’t know how to go about it though, otherwise I will post an email address here later
Hi Beverley , yes ,thank you, I would like a copy .just to know I have it. But as for watching it ,at the moment I don’t feel . I could . I broke down with the trailers ,I felt David’s pain and sadness go right through me ,I cannot believe this poor man was my idol I saw at Wembley in 1973 ,so very sad .but will all remember our David with true affection . Withgards to WhatsApp ,I have a new phone so I am now on it
Hi Denise and Felicia good to hear from you ,hope Felicia s foot gets better .we will keep you posted when we meet in syon park , where David filmed Daydreamer
I think I can set up an email address this evening. If anyone wants to join the Whatsapp group, just email and put an obscure word in the Subject Box. I will put the obscure words on here and then just respond if you emailed me that word. Then I will email if the word and person match and swap info for whatsapp. Does that make sense?
Erm think so lol!
Hi Diane and Claudette, thanks for the nice posts, I’m sure the care has uplifted Felicia spirit. Been a fast summer, and I miss David, please post when you go to Syon Park, wish you all the best friendships and David Cassidy memories, celebrated, with a special group, and to think we go all way back to the 70s, this is a reality, for we never stopped being a David Cassidy fan, and now we are on a path to persevere and expand David Cassidy legacy to someone who deserves this. Hi Sian, Jane, Yvonne, Arcelia, and Felicia, another day to healing, bless you.
I have set up the temp email:
fanfamily1970@yahoo.com
Please email one word (any word you like) to me if you want to join the Whatsapp group
If my phone isn’t up to this there could be problems (and I’m not attending Syon Park). See what happens. Sian
Sian
Have you emailed? I haven’t received one
Beverley
I’m not sure ill get whatsapp to fit on my phone but will try. It would be good to have a contact tho for 25th in any case
Diane
Just email anyway and we can swap email addresses and numbers for texting if not whatsapp.
Weronika
Did you have ‘David Cassidy’ as your one obscure word?
Yes
Weronika
I have emailed from my gmail account
I have called the whatsapp group ‘David Fan Family’ title from one of Diane’s posts. Weronika and I have connected
Hi, it’s amazing and really not complicated. Fantastic idea and great name for the group.
Sian
It went into spam. Quarks?
Yes, Beverley. I’m chuckling. Sian
Goodness. This feels like James Bond! Thank you Beverley, great idea. I will try and email shortly. We must keep posting here though so others are still included. I’m late home tonight and humming C’mon Get Happy after watching Ant-Man and The Wasp with my LSMF. I forgot the PF tune featured. Fab to hear it at beginning and end of film. Even my LSMF was tapping his fingers. I got so excited when it came on that I whispered a bit too loudly ‘It’s David Cassidy!”. My LSMF had to shush me and then I must have squeezed the popcorn carton too hard in my excitement the bottom opened and showered us both. Ha ha. LSMF got home to find his boots full of popcorn. David’s still having fun with us. 😀
Beverley, I would like a copy of the dvd too if that would be ok? Can I pay in some way? I was thinking today how to treat you all to a coffee or ice cream at Syon Park. Do you think you might be going into the garden centre? If you do, I could prepay for an HTA card (Horticultural Trade Assoc.) Which have replaced vouchers. If I could do that and have it waiting for you then you could pick it up from the Centre and buy everyone a coffee or ice cream or something. Let me know what you think. I don’t want to steamroll you into going in the Centre if it isn’t convenient. Anyway, will try and email you now. X
Jane
I loved your cinema tale – made me laugh out loud! Your offer is very generous. I hope we can all meet up one of these days and return the compliment by treating you!
Jane…Barbie?
Deb….New Jersey?
Jane your last post made me chuckle.
Yes. that’s me.
Jane
Thanks regarding the voucher it sounds a lovely idea and should work. I will email re the documentary.
Denice and Felicia, it is lovely to have you with us. Don’t ever feel excluded if you can’t attend things – Sian and I struggle too, but we can live vicariously through our friends’ accounts of events and meetings. The 70’s was a loving, fun decade and all of us are here because we love David so I feel this site tends to attract caring people who have David in common. Hope you feel better very soon Felicia. Do tell us about your little kitten.
Yes Beverley.
Diane
Is your word Cherish?
Yes!
So exciting! Beverley has already set up the WhatsApp group ..
THANK YOU BEVERLEY.
Claudette, I understand that the Phoenix Theatre event will go on till 2pm. After the unveiling there will be an announcement about another memorial. Sounds interesting.
. .
Claudette – Daydreamer?
Jane ,,thank you for letting me know that it goes on till 2pm . I am excited about this other memorial ,can’t wait to hear about it .Are you going on the group WhatsApp ? I have just tried to join this evening . Have a nice weekend ,thanks for everything I hope if there is another memorial you can be there too ,I don’t like to feel you are left out x
Yes that’s correct Beverley , thanks for setting this up ☺
hi Weronika
It’s 3.30 am here and I can’t get back to sleep so started reading c’mon get happy….got to wondering how your book is coming along? I haven’t seen any updates lately.😁 Hope all is well with you. Looking forward to meeting on 25th!
Won’t be long now!
Diane, it’s an awful hour to be awake , but it happens..Good it’s weekend
. I’m in 2001, , David was playing concerts again (44) ..and was very happy “he lights up the stage” And that give and take, that really unique connection between DC and his fans , this love, David talked and wrote about it from the very first concert in 1971 in Seattle. It was like a drug..(for him too)
So good for us that there are videos. I love watching David in Australia in 1974 , amazing energy and he was a great rock singer, fantastic performer. “Rock Me Baby” , “Delta Lady” , my fav moment when he was sittting on the chair
and singing “Can’t Go Home Again” Always 100% And in Australia there were so difficult conditions – heat,, in Melbourne the scene had collapsed..just madness.
My second favourite – the Albert Hall in London (1985)
Now when I’m in 2001 it’s started to be difficult , there are not so many years left..
Diane, just 2 weeks left !
xxx
Ah Weronika
You still have the Glasgow concerts 2002 and 2004 to come- both on DVD!! It’s going to get very challenging after that to watch his concerts- he did so many in US and there are so many excerpts on Youtube. We are lucky to have so many available still, tho some havebeen lost from YouTube which is a terrible shame. There was a full concert from 2012 Miami which I would love to have on DVD and he is in such good form- to see the change from that concert to his last few,only 4 years later is utterly utterly heartbreaking- I still can’t take it in. It’s Greek tragedy. Do take this last era steady – you may need to come up for air a few times and visit your beautiful grandson! !take care!
Looking forward to catching up on 25th!
Yes Diane. The change in him so quickly is heartbreaking to see. I believe if it hadn’t been for the alcohol he would still have looked a handsome man. Even on the Piers Morgan interview he didn’t look too bad. Well, as you say, we must be grateful we had him for so long and have lots of clips and music to enjoy.
Hi Sian. Hope you have a good weekend. Have you got any nice plans? And hope your foot is getting better Felicia.
Thank you, Jane, but remaining a lady of mystery – much safer. Sian
Hi Sian hope you are ok and have a nice weekend hi to Denise and Felicia hope you are on the mend
Thank you. Sian
Hi Beverley, I’m away for a few days will sort the WhatsApp group when I’m back. Thanks so much for doing that.
Really looking forward to meeting some of you.
Ok Judy. I am on holiday from next Saturday but hope to put you on there.
Ok Sian. I understand. Hope you have a lovely weekend. Did you catch David on TOTP2 AST night. I saw it on cartchup today. Could it be Forever….
No TV. Hope much cooler weather suiting you and no more Barbie dolls appearing in your garden! Sian
Hi Diane,
It has been my turn today to be awake.
First, around midnight I started reading fan’s stories about 2001 concerts, wow , that was sth ,how fantastic those concerts were , “the more we screamed the happier he got” , Very emotional moments while David was singing “Summer Days” , “Sing Me” and “Cry”.. , and later I ‘ve watched ( at least 5 times) video with “River Deep Mountain High”(duo with Candance D-M) this one was enough to make me be very awake. AMAZING.
So about 2 a.m. 2002 tour ..I just can’t find words. At 52, such voice and how to put it ..
Anyway , David Cassidy was born to perform and sing , ..really I can watch those videos all over again..
So now I’m going for a walk…to cool a little bit..
Yes, I saw River Deep video. Not keen for reasons some of which you may guess Weronika.
Sian, take care. Thinking and wanting best for you.
Hi Everyone
Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend.
I said I would post the date when David’s episode of The Love Boat will be shown in the UK. The dates are Monday 3rd September at 6pm and is repeated on Tuesday 4th September at 2pm.
It also looks like CBS Drama repeat the weeks episodes the following Sunday, so this episode should be shown again on Sunday 9th September, although this is not on their TV Guide yet.
Hi Judy , good to hear from you ,have a nice break see you soon x
Thanks Doreen
Israeli
I can’t believe I never found this before
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bdj26iKq9RU
Do you have the full interviews for all these? It’s wonderful! I heard it first on timms show and then found it here,and loved it. I managed to source the U.S. cd of then and now eventually,but these clips are great! Thanks!
Omg thank you spellcheck- not awake yet – Sorry Araceli ,not Israeli.
Hi Weronika
You asked for my opinion of your book in a post about a week ago, sorry for not replying before, but as you knowthings a bit hetic here. I think your book sounds wonderful and the way you are writing it by using facts, interviews etc is the best way. I also like the title you are thinking of having, i don’t think you can go wrong with using David’s words.
Enjoy the meet up at Syon Park on 25th August. just wish I could be there, but that is the way things go sometimes. I will look forward to hearing about it here afterwards.
Doreen
Thank you Doreen,
I’m writing about 2003 , a good year, DC moved to Florida,, concerts , new album – “A Touch of Blue” – I love “Mother and Child Reunion” , “Blackbird”, :Spooky” “A Song For You” great, great covers and David’s own “New York City Life” But it’s harder to write when you know what will happen next. and how many years have been left . this is an amazing experience for me , I’ve been writing for 2months..every day , I’ve learnt many things while writing and my English has been improved .
Fantastic that David Cassidy is rememberd -events in Saratoga , the Phoenix Theatre .
And our meeting is just next week.
Weronika
Hi Weronika
Yes, it is fantastic that David is being remembered this week with the concert and the race on Saturday in Saratoga, also the meeting next week at Syon Park, enjoy and let us know what happens. Then there is the plaque unveiling at the Phoenix Theatre in September.
You have done fantastic too with getting as far as you have with your book in 2 months. It must be so hard to write now as you get more recent events and that you know what happens next. I love the whole of “A Touch of Blue” album, it is so dfficult to pick out particular songs as they are all so good on that album. It is such a pity that my kitchen refurbishment looks like it is going to clash with the meeting next week, otherwise I would be there.
Doreen
Hi all
Great pics from last mites concert. Wish I could hv been there. I checked out Craig’s site and found this article
https://reelchicago.com/article/making-music-david-cassidy/
Apparently David had planned 3 sets of 5 tracks. Would love to know what the other 10 would have been. Looking forward to meeting at Syon next weekend. Doreen, Sian, hope we can meet sometime. Take care.xx
You enjoy Syon Park. I’m still hoping to see shooting stars at night to celebrate David’s life… Sian
Enjoy Syon Park and hopefully there will be another meet up that i will be able to attend,
Doreen
Thanks Sian, thanks I hope we can meet up one day . I hope you are ok x
Thank you, Claudette. Enjoy the meet-up. Several of us will enjoy reading about it…Sian
Thanks Doreen , yes it would be good if we did meet up
Nothing to deserve it
Figure so alone
You’re the undeserving
Jagged rolling stone
Sian so sad ,so true
He passes the Bob Seger (& The Silver Bullet Band) test. All right with me. Sian xxx
Hi everybody ,
Just in case someone wants to join us – 25 th August, The Syon Park , outside the Garden Centre at 11a.m.
Weronika
Hi to all my beautiful friends.
As I talked you I was moving and it has took a bit long I expected but I am finally here with you all again.
I have read all about David´s Memorial horse race on Facebook and I am so happy for him, he really deserves this lovely tribute as horses were his other passsion. I love that it will be a David Cassidy day on Saratoga every year. It´s amazing what a group of fans and Maura are doing for him!! Such lovely and special tribute indeed ♥
Felicia, I follow you on Facebook and I must say that your little Danny Boy is so cute and sweet and I know he is a great comfort for you, especially now that you broke your foot.
August 21th was a hard day for me too as it had to be for many of you. I can´t believe David is gone but in a very awesomel way I feel him so close to me, I feel his energy and especially I feel his love inside me, so in some way it´s like he is still here with us.
I love you, my sweetie and miss you so much too. Forever in my heart ♥
P.S.- Wow, 25th August is almost here!! I hope everyone who will be meeting others in London have an amazing day and enjoy celebrating David´s life.
I love the the whatsapp group ‘David Fan Family’ title. Good choice indeed ♥
Weronika, you are such a brave woman writting a book in English, knowing that it is not your mother language must have been difficult but as you well said above, it´s a good way to improve your English. How is your little grandson doing?
Heheeee, don´t worry at all…. Yes Diane, I have the full shows and the UK interview… I sent it to Jane so long ago but she is focused lately on the fantastic scanner pages she is getting from Carmen but I guess she will post it soon.
Araceli so good to hear from you.Great you are here again.
Now when we have our whatsapp group girls check my mistakes and I’m so happy they really like the book Im writing about 2012 now and it’s hard when you know that soon..
We will have a great day on 25th celebrating David he is always on our minds and in our hearts
Weronika
I hope everyone meeting up at Syon Park on the 25th has a great day celebrating David and would love to hear after how it went. Yes Araceli, David’s Memorial Race and Tribute Concert were wonderful ways to honour him and I’m also glad that there will be an annual David Cassidy day at Saratoga Springs. Thought of him on the 21st – nine months since his passing, still can’t believe it and I still think of him often. Glad your move went well, always so much to do. Also will look forward to reading about the Phoenix Theatre plaque unveiling in London in September.
Sandra
Sydney, Australia
Thank you Sandra, we are looking forward to meeting at Syon Park and will let you know how it went.
Hi Araceli, nice to hear from you ,hope you are keeping well .we are looking forward to 25th it will be a good time .take care x
Have a singingly sensational day on Saturday – Beverley, Claudette, Deb, Diane, Judy, Weronika…
“…Chasing after rainbows I may never find again…”
Have a great day to all of you meeting on Saturday.
Wish I could be there, but kitchen is currently stripped out, hopefully we will meet another time.
Doreen
Morning everyone!
Great to read all yr posts! One more “sleep” until we meet tomoro and all because of this fantastic site and David’s talent! What a great day it will be.
We have all be trying to read Weronjkas marvellous book. Such a n amazing achievement she has researched such a lot and worked so hard into the wee hours. It’s a great achievement! Felicia hope you are well on the mend,and I also hope there will be many more David fan gatherings in the future. Have a great day everyone!
Thanks for the good wishes, I am excited to meet the other girls soon x
Hi girls, have left it to the last minute hoping I would be ok but I have got shingles so won’t be able to get to the meet up tomorrow – to say I am gutted is an understatement. Really tearful that I can’t meet you all .
So hope this will be an annual thing as I would so dearly love to meet up.
Have a lovely day and I will be you all in spirit.
Thank you Judy, we are sorry but life is life.Maybe we manage to meet again in November time will tell.
Take care
Weronika
Hope you get better, soon, Judy… I can feel how upsetting this is but the disappointment will surely pass. Sian
Sorry to hear that Judy, hope you feel better soon, you are welcome to join the whatsapp group if you want to some time.
Judy
So sorry to miss you but I hope you are feeling much better soon.shingles can make you feel v poorly. Take care and I’m sure we will meet up some time😁💞
Sadly I can’t make it tomorrow either but hope to be there next time. Diane is right about Weronika’s book. It is an amazing tribute and record of David’s life and work. I hope when it is finished and the time is right it will reach a wide audience of DBC fans.
Love to everyone.
Thank you Jane , I hope so. Tomorrow we have a lot of things to discuss , and it will be a day to remember.All because of this amazing , wonderful man, David Cassidy
Jane thank you so much for the cafe gift voucher, you will be with us in spirit well coffee at least) when we meet at Syon Park x
Morning all! Just about to set off. Lots of chatter on WA this morning. It’s a glorious sunny day. Safe journey everyone. Ill be playing Remember Me on the way down. Have a great day wherever you are!
Thanks for the kind messages – and am absolutely gutted I can’t be there today.
Have a fantastic day girls and remember David with much love and happiness.
I have met Claudette, Deb, Diane and Weronika and we are drinking wine having a great time at Syon Park treading where David trod all those years ago and we have started a lovely friendship group x
Sounds great, hope you all had a lovely afternoon
Just difficult to find words , like meeting old , good friends , such a wonderful place The Syon Park , so beautiful and it was so moving to be there in the place David Cassidy was so many years ago . Thank you Deb , Diane , Beverley , Claudette and thank you Jane and also Jane the webmaster because we met here on David cassidy.com
Hi ladies, greetings from sunny Arizona, I’m sure you’re having a wonderful time with your meet up today in Syon Park, that’s so great that you were able to get together, enjoy the rest of your day, it’s great that all of you met because of David.
Hi to all…. How is the meeting doing? Amazing, I bet 🙂
David couldn´t ever imagine the great friendship he always generated between his fans. This is sure being a glorious day and it will remain in your memories forever. Please share all about it with the poor of us that are not able to live this fantastic time together.
Big hugs from a very, very hot Spain ♥
And of course thank you Doreen it was you who discovered where “Daydreamer” was made.And today we have been in the right place only ..some years later but everything was just the same…
So glad you all had a good day.
I was happy to let you know where “Daydreamer” was made as I knew that the media at the time had all said it was Kew Gardens, but I think I know why they did that, probably so that they didn’t have hundreds or thousands of teenage girls going there. Hopefully next time you all decide to meet up I can join you.
Doreen
Yes Doreen! How is the kitchen coming along? It can be a challenging time but always worth it. Are you eating lots of ready meals and take outs?? Ha ha! Hope you can join us next time!
We walked along the steps where David sat (yes we walked over every part of each step), we had our photograph taken by a kind stranger as we headed for the pond (the same path he had walked down in 1973) and we all hugged a stone urn that David had hugged years earlier. Oh and we all have April birthdays. It was a lovely day, over too quickly but we will meet again x
Hope you are feeling a bit better Judy?
Yes on the road to recovery now thanks Jane, just lousy timing!
Get well soon, Judy A. Sian
Hi
First have to hand it to Weronika for bringing the sunshine bc earlier this wk it looked like rain for Saturday. I’ve never driven round London so it was a bit freaky as I’d abs NO idea where I was! Satnavs are amazing!!! Momentary panic when it looked like the M11 had been closed but ….it was ok.
I was last to arrive – such a beautiful area_ right beside the river where the famous Oxford / Cambridge boat race runs I recognised one of the pubs I think. Loads of parking too ! It was sunny but cool and I recognised the girls as soon as I saw them…was it the david cassidy superstar shoulderbags? The 3 david cassidy t shirts or badges? ( sudden anxiety that I had no D.C. clobber!!? !!) We also had 2 long suffering lovely chaps who having safely delivered their partner retired gracefully.to a safe distance!! Bless them!
First up : team hug!! It was amazing to think we had actually made it! W all the way from Poland, and some travelling 2 hours or so and across London! Then there was much admiring T shirts,watches,etc but it felt like meeting old friends as we have chatted so much online. Various beautiful gifts were exchanged…a lot of thought and effort! Thanks to you all!
The garden centre is quite large but we found our way out and went straight to THE place…the hothouse/orangery with the beautiful pond and fountain – just as it was in the Daydreamer video. It was very peaceful and we just stood and took in the view. It was quite emotional remembering a stunningly handsome young guy in a velvet jacket and ripped jeans who had once walked those same paths….was it really 45 years ago? Where had the time gone?
We sat by the pond and statue taking pictures, trying to remember where he walked etc. We managed to get a passing lady to take a group pic. Then we set off to investigate , chatting in twos and threes. It was decided we had to walk on all the steps…because we weren’t sure which ones HE had stood on! A great way to get our step rate up for the day. We took some more pics,but the weather was turning chilly so we went into the orangery.
Deb and W had brought some wine so with some ingenuity,we toasted David for bringing joy and light and our friendship into being, and thanks to our webmaster and for the amazing legacy David has left us all. We spent a long time exchanging stories and experiences and reminiscing. Funny and sad stories! B had brought some very precious signed posters and 45s and we were delighted. The staff were preparing for a wedding in the orangery so after a while we left…and at this point Deb produced a fantastic pic we had never seen before: David was standing on a podium ,leaning against a huge urn, ah that beautiful smile….wouldn’t you know the urn was right beside us!!! Well that was an opportunity not to be missed!!
It was now late afternoon so we retired to the tea rooms for snacks and coffee and more reminiscing…concerts, shows. B gave W a D.C. annual and we all had a look- great pics and amusing social history .Pure nostalgia for 5 ladies…
All too soon it was time to leave…one last group hug and we left to retrace our various steps across the capital and beyond.
It has been a really wonderful first meeting of a David Cassidy Fan family and we are all looking forward to the next time…hopefully Jane and Judy and maybe others will be able to join us. Thank you to Weronika,Beverley,Claudette,Deb and Jane ,and two long suffering lovely guys(!) for your kindness and friendship. Cassidy fans! As David would say “you’re the best!”
Xxx
A truly wonderful meeting between like-minded David Cassidy fans. It felt so natural, like we had known each other for years!
I will cherish these memories. I know that this is the start of wonderful friendships.
Thank you Webmaster Jane. You have provided us with the “vehicle” of
May David rest in peace, and he know that he truly brought light and love into our lives, in more ways than even he could have imagined.
Good night, friends of the DC Fan Family!
I only came on the site to have a quick look, Diane, before doing some work. You’ve got me in tears… Sian
Hi Sian
I really hope you can join us at the next meeting – we really channelled our inner teenager on Saturday and had a fantastic time – we had a great time remembering David – the Daydreamer video and to hear stories from those who had attended the 70’s concerts – amazing time all too short!!
Best wishes
Dxx
What a wonderful gathering you all have had and at a place where David once was, sharing your memories of him with each other, the first of many future get togethers you’ll no doubt never forget. But for David it never would have happened. David always said he wanted to spread love and light and he’s certainly done that. I’m sure he would have been happy this has resulted in your friendships and meeting. Lovely to hear about it. Judy, I hope you’re feeling better soon and disappointing for you, you might be able to go to the next get together.
P.S. from Sandra
Sydney, Australia
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, DC fans are the best!
Judy, yes we are!See you next time hope it will be soon
Take care
Weronika
Thanks Diane , it was great to read all about the meet up st Syon Park. It sounds like everyone had a brilliant time exchanging stories. Has anyone watched the clip of Beau singing “I think I love you “ He joined the Bronx Wanderers on stage on their Las Vegas show a few days ago. I’m sure it was mentioned by someone in an eatlier post so thank you to them. Beau did a great version of the song and got a standing ovation.
Hi Catherine
Thanks! We had a really great time! You mention Beau singing ITILY, but I have only seen a vid of him singing a monkey’s song (Daydream Believer). Can you post a link pls to the other? Many thanks!
Ok found it on D.C. dba site😁
Garr! spellcheck FB not dba
https://goo.gl/images/B5yjbG
This is the urn we stood against yesterday.
Ohh yes, the urn!! Fabulous pic of David there… What an amazing experience for you all, right? I am so happy you had a love time together. Thanks for sharing ♥
Glad you are feeling better Judy, I hope you can make it next time x
Thanks, yep really hope so!
Hi everyone,
I haven’t posted here for a while. It was lovely to see that the plan to meet up came to fruition. Thanks for the descriptions you posted. It was nice to imagine being there. I’m so glad the common link between you all meant that the day was special and you connected as if you’d known each other for ages.
Lyn in Australia