I grew up with an abusive Father. I know what it's like to live thru it to watch your Mom almost get killed to watch your brothers and sisters get beat half to death. My Mom killed my Dad one night when he was literally killing my sister. My Mom shot him and he died. That was the end of the abuse. It's horrible to live thru that. I feel the Cowsills pain!
@TonyBoyOhBoy2 жыл бұрын
Wow, so sorry for what you went through. Some people should never have kids.
@minkymott2 жыл бұрын
I watched my biological father beat my mom with a belt. I was two years old. 60 years ago and I can remember it like it was yesterday. I can't imagine how vivid your memories are. I'm sorry you had to go through that. When he did about 4 years ago, I felt nothing. Not even joy. I just felt nothing.
@reneemallicone68392 жыл бұрын
@@minkymottMy Dad was abused. His step dad threw him out of the house when he was 10. He was eating out of garbage cans till another family took him in. His mother forged his birth certificate and he went into the service and fought in the Korean War. My Dad died 46 years ago. I was devastated. My Dad was mentally ill but back then what happened behind closed doors stayed there. There was no calling the cops. They wouldn't do anything. They said it was none of there business. You didn't have mental health facilities like you do now. There was nowhere to go for help. I loved my Dad but he couldn't fight his demons and he took it out on us. My Mom did what she had to do. It was us or him. She chose her kids. Everybody's story is different. Everybody processes things differently. I'm sorry your Mom had to go thru that and I totally understand why you feel as you do. I felt that way when my Dads step father died. All I really remember about him was I was petrifide of him. I wouldn't go near him. He died when I was 8 or 9 and I felt nothing. When your raised being abused you either go to one extreme or the other. You end up just like the abuser or the polar opposite and I Thank God every day that myself and my brother and sisters chose the latter.
@kitkatkatorrie19822 жыл бұрын
So she went to prison for that right?
@lauraarcher17302 жыл бұрын
😪❤️🙏
@carlaphoenix89652 жыл бұрын
I adored the Cowsills. I breaks my heart that they suffered from such a monster of a father. I lived through the same thing. For those who wonder "Why didn't the mother do more ?", it was very different times back then. There weren't any shelters for abused women. Even the laws back then kept women from getting their own credit cards without a husband's approval. God grant those who passed peace, and strength and grace to the survivors.
@someone_something_yeah75522 жыл бұрын
Yes exactly. Things were more screwed up.
@lesliemillni87152 жыл бұрын
@cat owner No we are not this is not the middle East
@lindanelsonwheeler19702 жыл бұрын
My father had a credit card with Sears. My mother paid the bills. One day she decided to go shopping there and they would not approve the charge because my father wss not there to sign it. My mother said, "I pay all the bills. If you don't approve my charge you will not get any more money on this account!" Then she went home. Three days later a new Sears card in her name was in the mail box!
@kathyweisgarber63272 жыл бұрын
HELLO THE COWSILLS 👪 LIVED IN MASSILLON OHIO I WAS BORN AN RAISED THERE 👏🙌👌👍😉💯INTHE FIFTYS I DID NT HERE ANYBODYTALK ABOUT THEM LIVING IN MASSILLON OHIO!!!!!!! I REMEMBER 🎶👂🎶👂TO THEIR MUSIC ON THE RAIDIO 😎🆒️😎 🎶🎵🪕🎼💿🎸🎶🎵🪕SOOOOOOO SORRY 😞😐😢TO HEAR THIS ABUSE TO THIS 👪 I WISH I KNEW THEM ITS TOOOOOOO SAD AND ITS TOOOOOOO SAD 😥😢😞😔💔I 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@thatgirlwhousedtohavereall55492 жыл бұрын
@cat owner No we’re not going back to that. I think I know why you think we are; because the Supreme Court is overthrowing the laws that they legislated? They cannot constitutionally legislate laws. They may only rule on the constitutionality of laws as brought before them. For instance, they legislated implied immunity for police officers, judges, certain members of the court, & certain political figures. They passed a law, & they cannot do that. Every law the Supreme Court legislated on their own must be redirected to the states whether we like it or not.
@enriquesanchez20012 жыл бұрын
I am DEVASTATED after listening to this. There was a time where I was crazy about them. Now I know what destroyed this beautiful group - I remember being envious that each of them had a color TV in their rooms, at the time. Lesson learned: never envy what you just "see" - be happy with your own lot in life - your journey was made for you alone. :(
@richardswinbusk77872 жыл бұрын
It is terrible Abuse can happen to anyone Even when they first came out it was known that the father was strict and abusive Such nice talented youngsters awful
@luvteddybearsforever2 жыл бұрын
@@mkimmick61 stop being a jerk to people.
@shadowlouise2 жыл бұрын
@@mkimmick61 Where did you get the idea you can tell someone how he feels? Or to stop expressing himself anyway he chooses? YOU sound like an abuser.
@enriquesanchez20012 жыл бұрын
@@mkimmick61 Sorry, I didn't realize you were directing the shape of my emotions. I need to follow your advice and temper my emotions to coincide with your conventions of comportment online! Shame on me.
@dianaholderness67042 жыл бұрын
Enrique, It is devastating to learn that the the group you loved listening to, & that you were “crazy about” had such a hard life with an abusive father. It shows the caring & compassionate side to you. I can’t imagine the stress and grief they must’ve been under every day of their lives. You do make a VERY good point, which is, to be happy with our own lives. We really never know what others are going through! We need to be happy & content with what God has given us. That’s not saying, that we can’t strive for bigger and better things. We should! We just need to do it without envy, bitterness, or wishing we were someone else. Great comments. I enjoyed reading what you had to say!
@noraleestone28592 жыл бұрын
I had a father like Bud Cowsill. Fortunately, I survived my childhood and my family. I turned 70 this year, and I only have 2 older brothers left, with whom I am not in contact. I totally understand what those kids went through. :'(
@LilyGazou2 жыл бұрын
❤️
@MsJeff9992 жыл бұрын
Me too - my dad was a monster narcissist. Feels so good to have survived him.
@danielponiatowski73682 жыл бұрын
got you both beat, my old man grew up in the middle of the 2nd world war dodging bombs an bullets until they ended up as slave labour in the fatherland. he used to cut the german soldiers hair so you can imagine my trendy hair style at school. hard working abd honest but sadly broken and violent and although not on my birth certificate my middle name was useless. i couldnt wait to try heroin by the time i was outa there. we didnt have eggshells to walk on in our house we had landmines, very unpredictable ones. it wasnt his fault, he had what we call today ptsd, i realised this at an early age but i still wanted to get him in his sleep. i even researched how much time i would get as a minor. there was little to no support for anyone in this position back in the 60s and 70s so i ran, 3000mls, until i hit the coast at the other end. the saddest thing was talking to many other addicts, my story was nothing, i lived in paradise compared to some i knew.
@trafficjon4002 жыл бұрын
Same hear Noralee and my Doctor wanted me to sign legal documents i did not out of fear. my father had plenty of time to Beat thrash 9 of his children. Many baby boomers have PTSD with out the war Having instead of 3 years but 25-30 of physical mental abuse . we lived with no government help or Police but ending up in the hospital with emotions and scars gave them enough to talk about . Good day's were better as a child is normally to every one. feeling the scars still and yes life is very Depressing today comparing but still would have been a lot easyer. Noralee Stone i know how scars labor for many still today. Family split also but couple contacts slowly fading. Life is simply brutal cruel for no reason for many. Norelly as children we being abused has put the same negitive emotions in us making it very difficult to identify with each other for the abused feelings blocked away our ability to show our love for Family and as we slowly let it slip out of confusion why we feel guilty to keep caring but instead eventually turn angry tearing us apart from each other. Narcissitic emotional physical abuse is horrid and found my self with this hate but seeing counsel has brought back my self identity enough to know the difference but the scars stay and never go away. Grace is all we hope creator is not like some parents are. Hoping this type of abuse is not happening today but with all the suicides it's showing different. 🤔😉😉✌✌
@noraleestone28592 жыл бұрын
@@trafficjon400 I am one of the fortunate few who've been able to access psychotherapy, including prescription medication. If one does the work in therapy, a state of equilibrium can be achieved - neither unhappy or depressed, but not exactly happy. It's more like peace or serenity. You are right about all the Boomers with PTSD. Consistent, long-term abuse is very harmful, and the scars never go away. If you are interested in another perspective on this situation, look up the A.C.E. study, which stands for Adverse childhood Experiences. It is based on a large database gathered by the Kaiser-Permanente Insurance Company, and sheds a great deal of light on the long term effects of childhood trauma. Look after yourself.
@burleybater2 жыл бұрын
The Rain, the Park and Other Things was the perfect song at the perfect time of my life. The very first episode of The Partridge Family - I knew exactly who they were copying. A real shame such a good little band had to be ruined in that classical way - an all-too-familiar story.
@connieward20422 жыл бұрын
I was a fan as a child/teenager. What I remember reading prior to the Partridge Family coming out was they originally thought they were going to do the show themselves. Very sad.
@fratzogmopars2 жыл бұрын
The Cowsills were going to be the actors in the show that became The Partridge Family, but the producers didn’t want to use their mother, and wanted another actress to portray her. The kids turned down the show because of that.
@mikeskidmore67542 жыл бұрын
The Partridge Family was not Copying .. The show was developed for the Cowsills that their Manager Father screwed that up too.
@charwest94492 жыл бұрын
@@fratzogmopars I suspect the kids didn't turn it down. The FATHER wouldn't let them do it. OR even worse, the father's difficult behavior made the network pull out of the deal, and used the excuse of "not wanting the mother" (which sounds odd because the original deal had "insisted" on the mother). OR the abusive father made the whole story up when he blew the deal for them.
@fratzogmopars2 жыл бұрын
@@charwest9449 Given the father’s reputation, your explanation certainly sounds plausible. After reading your comment I did a little digging and came across a few versions of why they were not cast, and found reasons ranging from the father, the network, or the kids rejecting certain terms. Just a sad story all around for the band, to be on top, and then break up. They kids appear to be ordinary, everyday good people, and it looks as though they got a raw deal.
@judithbain38202 жыл бұрын
Having first hand experience of horrendous physical abuse as a child my heart breaks for the Cowsills I hope Richard found some peace in his life before he passed RIP Bill, Barry & Richard.
@yvonnelewis48882 жыл бұрын
So sorry that you or anyone had to endure that kind of abuse. I hope you were able to heal and that you received justice 💔
@therespectedlex97942 жыл бұрын
Well he had a good smile, in spite of the long face. In fact ditto for all of them. Of course, in the days before the maxillofacial surgery racket.
@ramonaloco2 жыл бұрын
@@therespectedlex9794 WTAF are you talking about?
@psychedelicpayroll54122 жыл бұрын
I watched the documentary and everyone confirmed one thing that made sense on why Bud abused Richard the worst out of all of them. They said Bud hated himself and saw himself in Richard while his twin Bill had more of his mother in him. Plus Paul was the last added and auditioned like Richard and was accepted while Richard wasn’t. They actually tried to include him in a performance with the Red Sox who were playing their song Hair a lot and since he wasn’t trained in singing he was getting things wrong and you can tell he gave in and felt he didn’t belong.
@ramonaloco2 жыл бұрын
@@psychedelicpayroll5412 I was asking why you called maxillofacial surgery a racket? Almost everyone knows that Bud was a bad person.
@hoosiermyrek2 жыл бұрын
Bob, Paul and Susan are still together as The Cowsills and are part of The Happy Together Tour. I see them each August at the Indiana State Fair. Always a crowd favorite.
@Anna-vl8qc2 жыл бұрын
What happened to Bud?Is he still out there?
@julieannblack32 ай бұрын
Why doesnt John play with them?
@ralex36972 ай бұрын
@@Anna-vl8qc He’s dead
@HazelPenn-js5dhАй бұрын
@@ralex3697😅b68 9ph.thank b68 9ph.thank
@Nan-5928 күн бұрын
Hey thanks! I looked up the happy together tour and it’ll be near me in August 2024!! 🎉🎉🎉❤
@barbborja19102 жыл бұрын
I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Bob for over 30 years. He is one of the kindest, funny, and most humble people I’ve ever met. He’s also incredibly talented. It’s so horrible what his father did to all of his children.
@TonyBoyOhBoy2 жыл бұрын
That's exactly the impression I get from him too.
@texanasimmons17612 жыл бұрын
I grew up loving this group. Ive missed them so much. Its sad to see what the old man did to the group but sadder still to know what he did to his family. Thank you.
@sallywillis6102 жыл бұрын
What a vile "father". Vile.
@billstill17942 жыл бұрын
I loved the Cowsills back in the late 60's when I was a teen and I love them to this day - every 45, every LP, and every song any of them ever did or still do! I Love Louise Palanker too for keeping the Cowsills legacy alive!
@TonyBoyOhBoy2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I'm so glad she was persistent and was determined to tell their story.
@marywrigjt76142 жыл бұрын
Yes, thank you Louise.
@EL-SHADDAI-ELOHIM2 жыл бұрын
My heart goes out to the Cowsills ... GOD BLESS THEM
@maryellengrayberg91462 жыл бұрын
I watched this documentary after hearing about it from the radio show coast to coast. I had no idea that they actually were as talented as they were and still are. The rest of their story is extremely sad However, those that are still with us appear to be thriving.
@sallyweinreich57692 жыл бұрын
My 1st big crush was with John Cowsill. He was only 1 year older than me & I was hooked @ 10-11 years old. I even went to see them @ the Michigan State Fair in about 1967! The highlight of my you life, John + Sally forever! I think I still have 2 of their LP's, vinyl don't you know. I'm 65 now & the Rain the Park & other things take me back to thr 60's!
@stephaniemannina62 жыл бұрын
What is doc called?
@barbthompson22012 жыл бұрын
I saw thebCowsills a few years ago on the Forever tour! Great fun and memories!
@nancyadcock48992 жыл бұрын
It’s called Family Band. I just watched it last night on Amazon Prime Video.
@9lavender2 жыл бұрын
I sang along to many a Cowsill song as a kid. I had no idea they were going through such sad circumstances.
@jodiann42342 жыл бұрын
It was not the parents that put them through this. But the narcissistic father. It only takes one narcissist to destroy a family. Very sad story. I actually saw them at Town Hall when I was 13 and went up and shook Bill's hand after the show because they were there to greet the fans. Yes I had a healthy crush on him.
@hopesprings49672 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@therespectedlex97942 жыл бұрын
But not the mom, personality disordered?
@elizasteiner73302 жыл бұрын
What a shame. That is really sad.
@chudleyflusher71322 жыл бұрын
I understand that you’ve learned a little about narcissism over the past five years because of the world’s worst narcissist, Donald Trump. But not every a-hole is a narcissist!!! There is a world of psychological problems that AREN’T narcissism.
@therespectedlex97942 жыл бұрын
@@chudleyflusher7132 Donald is more of a productive narcissist than a toxic one. Narcissistic Personality Disorder often involves very private and covert abuses. Clearly what the Democrats do, and have done hides in plain sight from you. Look at Joe Biden and tell me that's normal.
@enigmasky32642 жыл бұрын
I had the pleasure of meeting John in the 1980s and am glad that I never asked what happened to the band. Just talked about enjoying the music, the work he was doing at the time and travel.
@connoroleary5912 жыл бұрын
"They has a bond that their father couldn't break". Not strictly true, some of them died young from the accumulative effects of addiction. Very sad tale of a very talented family.
@119Agent Жыл бұрын
Barry downed in Katrina. Not sure how Bill died.
@jameshowland73936 ай бұрын
@@119AgentBill had emphysema, Cushing Syndrome, and osteoporisis. He did not die from drug use.
@119Agent6 ай бұрын
@@jameshowland7393 I didn’t think it was, he was sick for a while. Not sure where connoroleary591 heard any of them died from addiction. It just isn’t true.
@poppy30264 ай бұрын
YOU NEED TO WATCH THEIR DOCUMENTARIES AND HEAR THEIR OWN VOICES TELL OF THEIR TYRANT FATHER AND MENTALLY CHECKED OUT MOM WHO DIDN'T STEP UP AND PROTECT THEM. YOU ARE DEAD WRONG ABOUT ANY OF THEM HAVING VICES THAT TOOK THEM EARKLY ... REMOVE YOUR MIS-INFORMATION. IT IS CAUSING CONFUSION AND YOU COULD BE SUED FOR SLANDER....
@myfavoritemartian12 жыл бұрын
Having grown up in the 1960's with an abusive father, I can understand what they went through. I am proud of them for hanging on and still played music. My Father was very competitive and when anyone did something well, he had to always tell them they weren't so special anyone could have done the same thing. The big trick was to break away as soon as possible and go it on your own.
@HappyHawthorn2 жыл бұрын
Narcissistic. Good for you you broke away🤗
@marypiver40402 жыл бұрын
I liked the cowgirls too. One of my 1st albums was by the cowgirls. Saw them at the Brockton Fair.
@myfavoritemartian12 жыл бұрын
@@poollife777 Bless you for listening to yourself and having the courage to lead your own life.
@mjsmith-jones7607 Жыл бұрын
When I was 17, I thought it would be better to live in the ditch than to continue at home with my narcissistic hateful father.
@myfavoritemartian1 Жыл бұрын
@@mjsmith-jones7607 What is amazing is that so many "Good Families" had similar problems. I am pleased that you made it.
@Jugivadi2 жыл бұрын
I saw them in the Happy Together tour two years ago at the California State Fair. It was really a fun time. Garry Pucket, and one of the The Turtles (Flo was sick) and the lead singer for the Archies filled in for him, then he sang his Archies hit. They all put on a great show.There were three actual Cowsills performing. They sounded great.
@pigalleycatemanresu73212 жыл бұрын
Sugar Sugar? Say what you want about "bubblegum" bands, that was one almost perfect pop song.
@gwpsr582 жыл бұрын
I saw that show last night. It was great
@65motowngirl2 жыл бұрын
I saw that show just yesterday. I thought the Cowsills were the best part of the entire “ Happy Together” concert.
@jillym3202 жыл бұрын
I wasn’t really familiar with the Cowsills but I just saw them a week ago at the Wisconsin state days with the Happy Together tour with the same line up & they were great ❤️
@pattymiller9040 Жыл бұрын
That would have been fun!! The Archies....Sugar, 🎶🎼ahhhhhh, honey honey🎶🎵.....loved that song!!
@annedixon25282 жыл бұрын
The documentary was heartbreaking, I grew up with this band. Glad they found peace and are still performing-such a talented family.
@cindystrachan85662 жыл бұрын
I loved “Hair”, and “Indian Lake”. No idea that they went through all they did. Talk about a stage door parent. God bless them for their struggles.
@TheGlssr602 жыл бұрын
"The Rain, The Park & Other Things" is easily ranked in the top five songs I have listened to the most in my entire 62 years. The vocals, the music and the production are so ethereal. It's like having the best 3 minute dream every time I listen to it. "Wonderful Summer" by Robin Ward, "Let Him Run Wild" by the Beach Boys and "Gypsy Woman" by Brian Hyland are a few of the others I've listened to repeatedly for over 50 years.
@adotintheshark48482 жыл бұрын
"The rain, The park" tune is one I never get tired of hearing. and "Gypsy Woman", by Curtis Mayfield (he wrote it too) is the best version.
@TheGlssr602 жыл бұрын
@@adotintheshark4848 Again, I have to disagree with someone here and that's regarding your assessment of which is the better version. To each their own.
@nancyselzer6282 жыл бұрын
Thank you for listing who sang Wonderful Summer. I have that 45 RPM record, which erroneously lists Leslie Gore as the singer. I could tell it wasn't Leslie. I wonder if this misprinted label is worth some money.
@shimmeringfairydust32752 жыл бұрын
Gary, you have great taste!
@Dinahflo1 Жыл бұрын
@@nancyselzer628 Wonderful Summer sounds awesome played on 33 speed,,,,,
@jlnasseri43902 жыл бұрын
To have that father take over the original 4 member band and drive it into the ground is unexcusable. How far they could have gone with a professional manager because they were extremely talented. And then the typical stage parent story of parents spending the hard earned money their kids earned. Tragic.
@TonyBoyOhBoy2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree!
@amyrussell8602 жыл бұрын
The impression I get is from watching this is that dear old dad wa a very narcissistic and grandiose.
@RonSafreed2 жыл бұрын
Bud Cowsill was like my father, hellbent on not having his sons be successful & the toll that took on my life!!
@thomasdonlin54562 жыл бұрын
If memory serves, I think this almost happened with The Beach Boys but they were able to get away from Daddy Dearest. I’m going on here say.
@dampergoldenrod41562 жыл бұрын
if they made 20 million dollars the father did not spend it he was swindled out of it.
@heydj6857 Жыл бұрын
such a sad story, the music business will chew you up and spit you out in seconds but for a father to be a part of that process just blows my mind, i never knew what became of them and when i saw the documentary i was shocked, i had no idea they went through this. RIP to all who have passed on.
@arnonart2 жыл бұрын
I can't believe a father can do this to his kids. Thanks for this video!
@TadSanDiego8 ай бұрын
The documentary was well done and interesting. The Cowsills were and remain a talented band. Would love to see the remaining members play again.
@LoveShackSarah886 ай бұрын
They are touring now
@ValkonnenАй бұрын
Yeah, they have been touring... just look them up on youtube and you can see performances in the 80s 90s and 2000s
@BigHush2 жыл бұрын
Can't believe their dad got WORSE as they became MORE successful. How sad.
@tiffanyclark-grove19892 жыл бұрын
Like The Jackson 5's dad
@docsavage86402 жыл бұрын
That tends to be how it goes
@suzannehartmann9462 жыл бұрын
I believe it. The father fits the characteristics of a narcissistic. It all has to be about them for them. Children are not to be cherished and nurtured but to be used. Too bad the wife did not divorce his butt and get a restraining order. Neither did my mom.
@Boyo19562 жыл бұрын
Apparently, their father was an alcoholic. He was okay when sober.
@paulryan21282 жыл бұрын
A common story ... Brian Wilson's dad (Beach Boys), The Jackson 5
@MrNathan7912 жыл бұрын
Wow, this was so sad. This family was very talented. By this man being their father and manager he was able to have a strong hold over these kids minds and careers. I can only imagine the fear they and their mom must of had whenever this devil came into the room. I really feel had they been able to have had a real manager who would’ve had their best interest at the center of decisions being made, The Cowsills would not have just disappeared 50 yrs.ago. So sad to hear about the passing of 3 of the brothers. And the “Flower girl “ has become a favorite; I can remember as a child growing up in the 70’s always hearing this song on the radio. It’s a dreamy magical feel good song. Now I think I’ll go and check the documentary. Thanks for sharing some insights on this very talented family.
@michaeldavidfigures98422 жыл бұрын
It is a hard one to watch.
@poppy30264 ай бұрын
THE SO CALLED DAD , GOT OUT OF THE MILITARY AND IT WAS EASY TO RIDE ON THE COAT TAILS OF YOUR KIDS BY THREATENING WITH AN IRON FIST WHILE BEING A DRUNK....
@joepalooka2145 Жыл бұрын
Billy Cowsill moved up to Vancouver, Canada, where he had a successful solo career, and also played in a couple of great country rock bands called Blue Northern and the Blue Shadows. The Blue Shadows album is excellent but very under-rated, and is one of my favourites today. I saw Billy live several times in Canada. Playing solo he was a great interpreter of classic country and rock and roll. There's other recordings he did that are hard to find today. He was a very good musician and highly respected in the Canadian music scene. The family tragedy is really sad.
@psmolek74382 жыл бұрын
I LOVED the Cowsills. I always wondered what happened to them. So sorry they had a father that sabotaged their success.
@Fitzrovialitter2 жыл бұрын
"The Rain, the Park & Other Things" has always struck me as a sublime and evocative song title; the song itself does justice.
@hombre19652 жыл бұрын
I agree, the title aptly describes a Summer day in the life of a teen back then.
@angelaackerman89342 жыл бұрын
@@hombre1965 And I used to sit on our lawn in the rain. (Not if there is thunder and lightning)I also picked a flower in the early morninvg and take it to school and carry it from class to class. A few other friends did it too. Yep a real flower child.
@hombre19652 жыл бұрын
@@angelaackerman8934 Levis, barefoot, summer rain, early ‘70s. Paradise.
@Bigbadwhitecracker2 жыл бұрын
It's simply a beautiful song and so well done. Their version of Hair just rocks the house. (Go see the music video here on KZfaq.)
@poppy30264 ай бұрын
@@hombre1965 NOT THOSE TEENS - AT THE TIME....
@kellycoleman7152 жыл бұрын
It’s sad that so many of those family groups that started in the 60’s had abusive, alcoholic fathers who ruled them with an iron fist. The Beach Boys, Jacksons and new revelations about the Osmonds come to mind. The Osmond dad wasn’t an alcoholic but he was abusive.
@TonyBoyOhBoy2 жыл бұрын
Yes, it seems to be a commonality with these family groups.
@danielueblacker91182 жыл бұрын
Bing Cosby belting his kids. Jerry Lewis leaving his sons out of the will...
@tomreedyjr36312 жыл бұрын
Didn't know that about the Osmonds old man. Terrible. No talent themselves, let's ride the hell out of my kids. I heard that the Cowsills' mother was made to go with them by the prick..
@MrNathan7912 жыл бұрын
But now hold on. The Jackson 5ive was a very successful group at Motown and when they left Motown; and it’s never been stated that Joe Jackson was an alcoholic. Of he was tough, but he was a big part of their success. He stood up to Barry Gordy when other Motown performers just kept quiet. Of course looking at how Michael changed over those years must been contributed to Joe’s tough behavior at times. And I never heard of the Osmond’s dad being cruel and hateful. Just saying.
@kellycoleman7152 жыл бұрын
@@MrNathan791 Abusive and controlling can be said about all of the dads, including Joe and George. And no, they weren’t all alcoholics. And these are what I have read that their own children say about their dad. LaToyah did not have good things to say about Joe. And the revelations about George Osmond came out after he died. Marie said things as well as one of the brothers. I can’t remember which one.
@samson95352 жыл бұрын
I know what a SOB of a father can do to a family. I experienced his vile, abusive anger firsthand and so did my siblings. Amazingly, none of us succumbed to drugs or alcohol, and are all still alive well into our 60's and 70's. There still remains scar tissue, however.
@percybyssheshelley85732 жыл бұрын
Yep. And what does this all-too-prevalent pattern of primarily male-driven behavior say about how we think of men's roles in society, how we raise real men, and what is the TRUE meaning of so-called "power?"
@bluebutterfly3912 жыл бұрын
Our mother was the abusive one, every one of us has had issues with drugs or alcohol, amazingly we have all beaten our addiction
@dancingnature2 жыл бұрын
Dad was the one who treated me and my sisters like punching bags when he was home. He wasn’t a drunk just sadistic. Luckily he only came home on the weekends . But getting beating every weekend for 14 years is no joke and I’ve got the bad relationships and PTSD from it. Unfortunately mom was a narcissist so I got the emotional abuse from her . None of us 4 girls mistreat our children . So that was one legacy we didn’t pass on.
@LarryKelly2 жыл бұрын
Saw them perform at the top of their game in 1969. If only their dad hadn’t been such a monster. 😢 Such talent individually and awesomely combined.
@nbrown84642 жыл бұрын
Being a child of the 60's, I remember their climb to stardom. (I'm the same age as Susan) and in the early 1970's, I remember thinking that it was strange that their music, as good as it was, just stopped. As with many things in life sadly, out of sight, out of mind. Until last night, they were on Coast to Coast! What a great interview they did. Well worth staying up until midnight. 😉👍🏻 And today I watched their documentary on Amazon. Wow, sad story but the best thing about them is their enduring love for each other. God bless them all.
@TonyBoyOhBoy2 жыл бұрын
I had that same reaction from back in the day. They seemed to be everywhere and then they were gone. No internet or much of anything else to figure out why.
@MrNathan7912 жыл бұрын
4-sure; they really love each other. With a tyrant for a dad something so traumatic growing up in can really bring siblings closer feeling that they survive what their dad put them through. God bless the remaining siblings, and RIP Cowsills brothers and mom.
@msr11162 жыл бұрын
Is that Coast to Coast interview available somewhere free, not behind a paywall? I would like to listen to it.
@tthomaskissgmail.38512 жыл бұрын
This day is a blessing from God, May it be a blessing to your life. Have a good day!
@deadmanswife36252 жыл бұрын
@@TonyBoyOhBoy same here
@blucy102 жыл бұрын
I got reacquainted with the Cowsills when I started following the Continental Drifters in the late 90s. Susan wrote a number of songs and sang on quite a few. It really was a family band of a sort - her now ex-husband Peter Holsapple and current husband Russ Brousard, plus her sister-in-law Vicki Peterson (of the Bangles, married to Susan’s brother John). Susan and Vicki also had a band called the Psycho Sisters. She is a great songwriter with a good, soulful voice.
@whatthe44232 жыл бұрын
Interesting
@virginiaconnor83502 жыл бұрын
Susan Dey later played in "LA Law". I didn't care much for kid bands (much less the Osmonds or the Monkees as I was into to the Beatles and Rolling Stones, etc). To me, they were "baby bubblegum" for preteen girls. If I'd known about the abuse, I might've become more sympathetic.
@shimmeringfairydust32752 жыл бұрын
I saw the Continental Drifters years ago at La Zona Rosa in Austin, Texas. They were excellent. Susan told a funny story about Conway Twitty - apparently she’d been married to him in the past. The dBs were one of my favorite bands from the 1980s so it was great seeing her with Peter.
@termikesmike Жыл бұрын
@@shimmeringfairydust3275 RE " told a funny story about Conway Twitty - apparently she’d been married to him in the past." no way married
@dottiemcwhiney2155 Жыл бұрын
@@shimmeringfairydust3275 Susan Cowsill was never married to Conway Twitty. hahahahahaaaa
@demondogmom72212 жыл бұрын
What we call "abusive" now was way too "normal" for those of us raised in the 60s / 70s. Part of it was many of the fathers were in WWII, and suffered from undiagnosed PTSD. It was called "shell shock" and they were expected to just "get over it". There wasn't much in the way of therapy and you were frowned on if you went. It's not an "excuse", but it is the reality.
@ConceptsInHealth2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting (and true) perspective. Families just suffered through and carried on😢
@scottguthrie8074 Жыл бұрын
That's an interesting point. Some of it was just abuse.
@demondogmom7221 Жыл бұрын
@@scottguthrie8074 - absolutely. I knew a family where the son was sent to live with his grandparents because his father beat the crap out of him regularly. The daughter was left as his abuse to her was "only" verbal / emotional.
@glenw-xm5zf Жыл бұрын
I never have, and never will buy the b.s. excuse of blaming the war on cruelty to your wife. People do this because they are evil. (Speaking of abusive husbands) if they laid them all end to end.. it would be a good thing
@davidcox3076 Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, that's the way it was. Very little understanding at all of the dynamics of abuse. The family members just continued to suffer.
@jebsails28372 жыл бұрын
Bill and I were in the same class ('66) at Middletown (RI) High School. Him and his family were making demos and playing gigs in the Northeast US prior to 67. Public vs private persona is literally a Jeckel and Hyde situation. RIP Narragansett Bay
@ernestgamez97942 жыл бұрын
Not fair what happened with these talented kids. God bless the ones are still here and the ones who are gone.
@shb7772000if2 жыл бұрын
They were my first favorite band in the 60's. I didn't know about their father. But they still had more good songs than a lot of the other 60's bands. I still listen to them all the time.
@aldonabagusauskas49562 жыл бұрын
" The Rain, The Park & Other Things" is one of my favourite songs , I bought the single when it came out. I thinks what makes it special is their great harmonies especially Barbara's vocals
@richiej58842 жыл бұрын
I still have my 45 "We Can Fly" record in the jacket and will always remember them growing up. What a talented group and wish the rest of the family all the best.
@deadmanswife36252 жыл бұрын
That one and the video is my number one favorite
@pattywalsh52332 жыл бұрын
I like the Cowsills' music. Very talented people.
@bobf.55382 жыл бұрын
I saw them live many times. Just the family nobody extra like backing singers , or extra players .they were tight , funny and their harmonies top notch..a meet and greet after the show was amazing how and down to earth they were. friendly polite and got autographs..boys were still teenagers still lived in their childhood home which is the same house on the.cover of thei record
@marionrosannaanna45902 жыл бұрын
I saw John as the drummer with the Beach Boys in Melbourne. It was an amazing drumming performance to my ears, just perfect.
@alfrede.neuman8898 Жыл бұрын
Melbourne FL Or Australia?
@marionrosannaanna4590 Жыл бұрын
@@alfrede.neuman8898 oops good point: Australia.
@peterwolkosky56862 жыл бұрын
I had the great pleasure of watching Bill's band "The Blue Shadows" live several times. Their song "Deliver me" is an amazing showcase of Bill's talents
@capnbobretired2 жыл бұрын
It would break my heart to watch a video on what that monster did to his family. I knew much of this story already, but I am really bummed having learned a lot of new details. The Cowsills gave me so much pleasure listening to the flower girl and Indian Lake. They deserved so much more than they got.
@feellucky2712 жыл бұрын
It really is sad isn't it being born in 62 I also remember them and the abuse is truly sad I guess I don't remember much about that cuz my stepdad was busy beating the hell out of me but better me than my sisters I guess take care Bob
@robertknowles26992 жыл бұрын
@@feellucky271 I wouldn't hesitate to phone for police, then as that's too expensive, seek real counseling for ex- military dudes. Mental health can assist, if a Judge is understanding. I went this route with a drug infested girlfriend
@feellucky2712 жыл бұрын
@@robertknowles2699 thanks man yeah did six years in the military and between that I've had good home life with my 2 son's mom,my daughter's mom was killed when she was only 8 weeks old but you know that's life and I still feel I'm ahead of the game I've taking my lumps as have we all but one thing I din't do was strike or ever yell at my kids and they're as right and successful and that makes me happy for them.and I'm 60 now, Thanks for responding Robert Peace
@poppy30264 ай бұрын
THEY WERE SOWING BEAUTY OUT OF THEIR ASHES. THOSE THAT HAVE DEPARTED ARE NOW HEALED AND AT PEACE WITH THEIR GOD.....
@poppy30264 ай бұрын
@@robertknowles2699 GREAT FOR TODAY - BUT IN THE 60'S 70'S AND EARLY 80'S IT WAS ALL BRUSHED UNDER THE RUG. EX- MILITARY AND SOME COPS WERE JUST AS BAD ON A REGULAR BASIS BACK THEN... VERY MILITANT AND NO COMPASSION OR STABILITY....
@bYtealiEnSzen2 жыл бұрын
I am a fan of musician documentaries. Last night I stumbled upon and watched their story on Amazon Prime. It was sad as well as uplifting. They found their peace and are playing shows. There is the main Cowsills... and then they have the offshoots or satelites: an original with their own family. Their father was simply a terror especially when he was drunk.
@bluediamond4921 Жыл бұрын
MY FATHER ONCE BROKE A LEATHER BELT ON MY BACK...IM 69 YEARS OLD..I CAN'T FORGET...THATS THE WAY IT WAS IN THOSE DAYS!😪😪😪😪😪😪😪😪
@tigerbunny67782 жыл бұрын
THIS is what a malignant narcissist does. They destroy everything. I'm sorry to hear this.
@57highland Жыл бұрын
Destroy or devour ...
@oldtimer2192 Жыл бұрын
Well said, what a piece of work! He even left the boys without fair earnings for their efforts! If that was my father he would have been busy pushing up daisies long ago! Goal for me but freedom for the family! SMH
@robertgetsreal2 жыл бұрын
Really interesting! One of Bill’s sons is my best friend and is the spitting image of his old man. Has his singing talent too.
@robertgetsreal2 жыл бұрын
@@mikeuyeda6312 nope. not him
@Frankie5Angels1502 жыл бұрын
Yeah, we believe you 😆😂🤣
@robertgetsreal2 жыл бұрын
@@Frankie5Angels150 I don't care if you believe me, i'm not not about to put his personal info up on here though.
@rutheliz752 жыл бұрын
" Power corrupts . Absolute power corrupts absolutely. " Thanks for posting.
@gwpsr582 жыл бұрын
Saw them last night. Watching the absolute joy of Susan both performing on stage, and sitting on a gig case off-stage rocking out to other acts was a treat.
@mauroantonio4320Ай бұрын
I caned hear a firts time the Cowsills in 2023, I was had cautivated their music, since been then I hear with pleisure their music. So much talent.
@elainewaller-rose97072 жыл бұрын
Wilson, Jackson, Debarge, Cowsill too. Not to mention Marvin Gaye's absolute monster of a father. What the heck! Why were so many fathers of talented youth so damn awful? Despite their incredible talents, the children often end up scarred for life.
@jericlark5855 Жыл бұрын
Greed
@elainewaller-rose9707 Жыл бұрын
@@jericlark5855 Yep. Greed and craziness.
@dottiemcwhiney2155 Жыл бұрын
Alcohol plays a big part.
@carlorachel2 жыл бұрын
Tony, thank you for breathing life into this sad story. In my "IdealWorld," I would ask every member of the Cowsills to "give it one more try." But as a character in the book I am writing says, "Fate takes what it does without ever looking back." That some of the band are gone, now, is the final curtain on a dream that momentarily soared with promise. I guess they said it best, "Was she reality or just a dream to me?"
@tthomaskissgmail.38512 жыл бұрын
This day is a blessing from God, May it be a blessing to your life. Have a good day!
@mikehherron4800 Жыл бұрын
It's really a shame that their father turned out to be such an excellent example of why entertainers should never have relatives involved in management. I enjoyed the Cowsills way back when.
@rosemarydecuir-mckown3578 Жыл бұрын
I'd heard of them and knew their talent and harmonies were so impressive, but I wasn't familiar with the heartrending details of their story until I saw the documentary. I was struck by the genuine, earnest humility each seemed to display, and by their honesty; in addition, it is evident that their bond with one another is tight and loving throughout the years. What a shame there weren't some strong muscle-bound uncles in the family who could have taken that creep of a father to the woodshed for some much-needed "attention" before wresting a promising career away from Bud's grasp. Lovely family and touching story. God bless them.
@auntieclara18112 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the recommendation. It was really good. I'm old enough that I grew up with the Cowsills, so sad.
@TonyBoyOhBoy2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yes, it was very sad. I'm glad things seem to be working out for the kids now.
@valeriewilleto55832 жыл бұрын
What an absolute shame they way they were treated. I still enjoy their music!
@georgeporretta8659 Жыл бұрын
Sad story. I saw the Cowsills perform last fall and they sounded great. I had no idea at the time of their dark past. I hope to see them perform again next year.
@ur1cat2 жыл бұрын
II have wondered over the years why they suddenly disappeared. Sometimes I thought I must have dreamed there was a band called the Cowsills. I am sad their father destroyed them as a group and as individuals. Thank you for letting us know about what happened to them.
@sherrinunya40797 ай бұрын
I've often thought the same. 😰
@patrickwashburn45012 жыл бұрын
11:27 John Cowsill sang and played percussion on the 1981 hit, 867-5309/Jenny by Tommy Tutone.
@feellucky2712 жыл бұрын
No kidding very cool fact thank you Patrick
@angelaackerman89342 жыл бұрын
True!
@rebeccav99692 жыл бұрын
I saw the Prime documentary too! I had never heard of them... INCREDIBLE! Unfortunately, a story about another abusive dad! But the rest of them were so talented!!
@feellucky2712 жыл бұрын
Is prime documentary the same one that's here on KZfaq I watched it a year or so ago I guess really interesting
@kimabee24222 жыл бұрын
I loved the Cowsills❤❤ Saw them in concert and will never forget it!
@glennadamson957611 ай бұрын
Super talented, great song writers, great stage presents, all washed away by jealously and greed, my heart goes out to them for the mess they had to deal with , thank you for your music, it lifts me up every time I hear it.
@TonyBoyOhBoy11 ай бұрын
Well said!
@keithlauderjr16912 жыл бұрын
Grew up blocks from them. Newporters are quite proud of Cowsills.
@nightengale21232 жыл бұрын
I was born in Newport and grew up in Bristol and very much remember the Cowsills growing up in the 60s.
@Grannathinks2 жыл бұрын
I always loved the Cowsills. Hated the father! Many Rhode Islanders knew he was an abusive son of a devil. He family was his fifedom
@HistoryGuyScalps10 ай бұрын
I saw the documentary last night. Always liked their hits and the Partridge Family show, but really had no idea of the tragic life. Great, sad story. Wishing God's peace to all of them except for Bud. He'll have to find his peace from somewhere other than me.
@rl32934 ай бұрын
Same experience here. I loved their songs, but I didn't know about the group since I was so young (5-7) during their popularity. But of course, LOVED the Partridge Family and especially David :)
@kittykat334 Жыл бұрын
I’m sorry for all the pain that family suffered through, and to so many on this thread who suffered similarly. What a monster society we live in where parents can routinely marginalize kids as nothing more than kick-the-can trash. I know first-hand, but I just wanted to say that I am sorry to all of you who were unjustly treated so horribly to leave lasting scars. 😢
@1fortony2 жыл бұрын
Such a shame what goes on behind closed doors. The sometimes price of fame. But it shows us that they were just no different than anyone else. I'm just so sorry that the children had to suffer so after all that hard work. "The Rain, The Park... was always a favorite of mine as a kid. It somehow took me away when things were very sad.
@mybingobrain2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the post. I got to see Bob at the Fox and Hounds in LA 14 years ago or so. He was great! Also saw The Cowsills without Susan at the St Francis Church festival. Wonderful show. They are so talented.
@TonyBoyOhBoy2 жыл бұрын
One thing that really struck me as I worked on this was that despite their talent, was how down to earth and nice they all seemed regardless of all the pain and tragedy they'd gone through.
@feellucky2712 жыл бұрын
I Saw The Coasters I think at the Fox and Hounds but boy that was a long time ago
@charlottebrown2702 жыл бұрын
I remember them very well we went to school together in Rhode Island our fathers were both in the Navy. They would sometimes play their guitars before home room started.
@willobeafenwick47382 жыл бұрын
Oh wow! We actually lived across the street from them, in Middletown RI. my dad was in the Navy too. We were there 1964-66, i was 6 years old.
@caroltomlin88222 жыл бұрын
Charlotte: What a wonderful memory.
@badbiker666 Жыл бұрын
I have heard Susan perform several times and she has one hell of a voice. Whether she sings with her brothers or anyone else, I love to hear her sing. She's magnificent.
@txtom Жыл бұрын
I remember seeing/hearing them perform live in San Antonio, Texas at a big boat show downtown. Pretty sure it was the very early 70s. They were introduced and started their performance. When they sang the song Hair I did a double take because it was really good. Never heard of them before that. But after hearing them perform Hair I never forgot them! Sorry to hear their story had a sad ending.
@Chapps19412 жыл бұрын
I lived that abuse in the 60s/70s. The terror of a Narcissistic Psychopath is life warping.
@dampergoldenrod41562 жыл бұрын
the women paired off with those kind of men should have been held accountable by the 1990s but many still defended their husbands.
@Grannathinks2 жыл бұрын
Yes indeed, my mother was a narcissist. The scars are deep and lasting.
@williamelliott2 жыл бұрын
@@Grannathinks so was my mother and she was the meanest person I ever knew
@itsjustme74872 жыл бұрын
It was 50s and 60s for Me and my 4 siblings. Im the last one left.
@sheldoncooper11342 жыл бұрын
There father was a selfish Nut! People like him are a disgrace. Very 😢 sad.
@miss-asketches52842 жыл бұрын
Once upon a time... I knew the words to several of their songs. Had no clue about their dad. There was no internet and Tiger Beat only peddled happy stories in their rag. So sad. 😥
@franklinstephen3268 Жыл бұрын
Hi how’re you doing?
@victorcontreras91382 жыл бұрын
Great video! So sad to see such a talented family fall apart so fast and mostly because of the father.
@scottmeli2 жыл бұрын
Had no idea things were so bad for these talented kids. Their records were top notch productions that still sound great today. It’s also a shame that the 20 million dollars they earned was lost by their abusive dad/manager. Helluva sad story…but thanks for sharing it with us. God bless the Cowsills.
@caw13162 жыл бұрын
It's sad that the mother never stood up for her children.
@voulafisentzidis88302 жыл бұрын
indeed it was but, realistically, she'd have been victimised too.
@capnbobretired2 жыл бұрын
@@voulafisentzidis8830 There are stories I do not share on FB, but you are correct. People like the children's father do not "lose." The loser will kill in order to win. The man sent his son to Vietnam, remember?
@voulafisentzidis88302 жыл бұрын
@@capnbobretired I hope all is well for you now. Unfortunately the problem started long before the children were born. Heaven knows what upbringing she'd had, to have chosen him as a husband. And, of course, what caused him to become the nasty man he was. Unfortunately, the children always pay, well into adulthood. I'm glad for their talent and am comforted by their survival, despite the brokenness. If only such dysfunction was rare but we know better.
@danielueblacker91182 жыл бұрын
She had her problems sadly.
@Frankie5Angels1502 жыл бұрын
Blaming the victim? 🤦🏻♂️
@tracyjacoby23822 жыл бұрын
I'm so sad to hear what they endured from their Father🥺 I really enjoyed their music🤗
@henryscafe836410 ай бұрын
Saw the 3 in 2019 on the Happy Together tour in my town. My friend bought me a DVD in the lobby for my birthday, and as we were about to leave, I had to go back in to use the restroom. After that, we saw the Cowsills in the lobby talking with fans. When it was our turn, they all signed my DVD, and we (my friend and I) took our picture and video with them. Very nice people.
@tubularbill4 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video. The Cowsills were the inspiration for The Partridge Family. They also sang the original theme song for the TV show Love,American Style.
@TonyBoyOhBoy4 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it.
@Planktontwo2 жыл бұрын
Louise Palanker did a wonder job on this movie. Bought the CD myself. I also agree with you, anyone with an interest in the group or the 60s should see this. There is a lot more in the movie than what you even described.
@philwright24802 жыл бұрын
Wonder?
@marykopydlowski60372 жыл бұрын
I adored these guys. I was Catholic and thought I'd be perfect in this family. I went to a concert in Twin Falls Idaho. Love you guys
@franklinstephen3268 Жыл бұрын
Hi how’re you doing?
@Jina_G2 жыл бұрын
I was only 3 in 1967....but grew up with their songs...... I'm very grateful that I didn't have a father like theirs. I play their music every week almost.
@marylougeorge989010 ай бұрын
Thank you for doing this story. Heartbreaking what goes on behind what we see.
@PaulLea2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your very interesting Cowsils clip. I have always loved their music and they still sound excellent today.
@lindapriorirish82 жыл бұрын
Wow, I loved the music of the Cowsills. I was the Flower girl of my time. My heart just Breaks hearing all of this... sending my LOVE...
@paultynan87052 жыл бұрын
Interesting story. At around 10 yrs old I liven in Queens NY my little brother and I met Bill at our appartment laundromat. SO nice he sang us HAIR and Indian Lake. He was surprised I knew every word. Great guy. Around 71 or 72. Woodside Queens.
@tootsd2 жыл бұрын
I had totally forgotten about the Cowsills. Thanks for the video.
@Sharperthanu12 жыл бұрын
That's what abusers do:They try to ruin people's lives.This is be because they are naturally sad masochistic and egotistical.They think they have the right to be sadistic to people and animals but they DONT have that right.Also the Cowsills mother is obviously not the sharpest tool in the shed or she wouldn't have had anything to do with such an abusive rotten guy.Abusers are destroyers
@frandanco62892 жыл бұрын
And I believe their father was an alcoholic to the max...Always ends badly... So sorry for the kids... :(
@msr11162 жыл бұрын
More lives, livelihoods, relationships and families are damaged or destroyed by alcoholism than for any other reason. I thank my lucky stars I had no exposure to anyone with a drinking problem at any point in my upbringing. Some of my parochial school classmates turned out a mess bec of an alcoholic parent, usually the father. What a nightmare, and a few carried on the family tradition of boozing it up.
@bobdavis48482 жыл бұрын
I agree with your points about the very talented Cowsills except I would not cut down the Cowsills mother's intelligence. Initially trusting and enabling people who then turn out to be abusers can be rooted in caring, nonjudgmental nature and respect, not stupidity. There were not so many media articles back then as now about recognizing early on signs of eventual potential abusers.
@dampergoldenrod41562 жыл бұрын
@@bobdavis4848 there was no support for women back then unless they complained to their mothers about their husband AND the mother wanted the daughter to leave the abuser and live with her.
@DJ-sv7xf2 жыл бұрын
Abusers don't show all their cards up front. They show their best behavior first like everyone else. The revelation of the true abusive personality comes out when they have you locked in or when you try to leave. Back then divorce was unthinkable for many women, especially with 7 kids.
@francoisbouvier78612 жыл бұрын
Billy's talent is amazing. Blue Northern brought him back to mind. CKUA always keep him in our thoughts.
@cathy35462 жыл бұрын
Cheers for CKUA in Edmonton Alberta Canada 🇨🇦. Was a great radio station.
@66skate Жыл бұрын
The Cowsills played a free show in downtown Worcester Mass in 1965.. They had a song called "all I wanna be is me". I still have the record. It wasn't a big hit. I never knew there was another Brother not in the band. Other favorite songs not mentioned here are "Poor Baby" and "In Need Of A Friend". I still remember cruising around and listening to those on 8 track.
@robertlafnear703410 ай бұрын
GREAT thing is they still sing together at the fair every summer... we'll most of them.
@beatleographer_10-512 жыл бұрын
The Cowsills was my very first concert when they played at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington Texas during the summer of 1968. I waited for the song I went to hear, "The Rain, The Park, and Other Things", then I with a few friends took off to raise havoc at the park. 😂
@jblaction2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing that. I actually did wonder what happened to them. Over the past recent years I occasionally watch one of their videos/ songs like from the Ed Sullivan Show. That's such a sad story that could have turned out differently.
@TonyBoyOhBoy2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, whenever I'd hear one of their songs, I had those same thoughts.
@jksmith8182 жыл бұрын
Loved your music as a teen. Happy ya all made it through tuff times. God Bless 🙏
@beardedba2 жыл бұрын
They put Rhode Island on the musical map! Cowsills made us proud!
@Robert_Presto2 жыл бұрын
I'm 58 yrs old and i remember my older brother playing records by the Cowsills in the late 1960's.
@TheBach2rock2 жыл бұрын
I saw the Cowsills in the early '70s at a mall called Miltary Circle in Norfolk, Virginia. The place was packed and The Cowsills were fantastic
@breathless80752 жыл бұрын
This was the generation when I was a tween. Now, I long for those days.
@w1tchmom Жыл бұрын
I had no idea! I loved them & always wondered what happened to them. So sad for them.