Stephen Stills - superb interview - Later with Bob Costas 11/29/91 + 11/30/91
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- STEPHEN STILLS was promoting two releases, the CSN boxset compiled by Graham Nash, and his solo album STILLS ALONE (which featured Hollis Brown by Bob Dylan who Stills talks about), Stephen addresses the Buffalo Springfield (including Neil's departure), CSN, each member of CSNY, several songs. An incredible interview by Bob Costas on the October 29th and 30th 1991 episodes of "Later with Bob Costas". #stephenstills #davidcrosby #grahamnash #neilyoung #buffalospringfield #crosbystillsnash #bobdylan #bobcostas #interview
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I've always admired Stephen's musicality, but his humility and humor are really something else, and I'm really glad to have seen this interview. May he live long and prosper.
Stephen Stills must be one of America's most talented musician of our time.
He certainly had a wonderful voice...the 3 of them (Crosby, Stills and Nash) were amazing singers and made wonderful harmonies together...particularly on Suite Judy Blue Eyes and Teach Your Children (with the terribly talented Jerry Garcia playing the lap steel).
@@timothyjensen179 What should I ask him?
Yes
Forgotten. Dang
no doubt!
all the way
LOVE THIS! Mr Stills, you Crosby, Nash + Young are part of the soundtrack of my life -- EVEN NOW!
Thank you all!
Stills has always been my favorite of CSNY both lyrically & instrumentally.
There are no words to explain the love I have had for this man since the late 60s. It's funny, I have always loved his thumbs.
In 1966 i was 11 years old
My neighbors kept saying thier cousin Stephen was coming up from the south for a visit
The day finaly came and i remember a sandy headed youg man appeared dressed in a white t shirt blue jeans and on slung over his shoulder was a martin 12 fret ooo guitar. We all played foot ball out in the front yard that summer. I was just a child and i remember Stephen sitting around playing and singing for us. Thier cousin steve made a great musical impression on me that has last a life time.
In addition to his explicit musicality, Stephen Stills is musical in his interpretation of the events that are considered at the moment. Costas does the same thing, in a way that allows someone directly responsive and respectful to the experience of living. There is, of course a price for that. I appreciate the honest context that Stills provides here as related to questions about what was happening in 1991. And then connect that through a set of data points experientially considered, that continue to connect to what is happening right now, October 24, 2023. re: "For What It's Worth", "Teach Your Children", "4 and 20", "Carry On". Thank you for an informative interview, that still relates to the present, but that is an essential part of the artist's work. In this case, Steven Stills.
What a likeable person is Stephen Stills, measured, thoughtful, direct. Makes one feel good about the 60's/70s, 90's and today.
and he hangs with Stephanie Miller
One of the best songwriters and I love his voice ❤❤❤
It’s impossible for this Canadian boy, to overstate how important CSN&Y were to me - and the vast majority of my friends! I was born in the mid 1950’s and the singer/songwriter “thing” from the early 70’s is part of my musical DNA. And my musical DNA has informed my entire life!
Thanks Steve!
Peace
Genius in the raw. Thank you both Stephen and Bob.
Great interview. Stands the test of time.
Bob is truly a great interviewer….He IMMEDIATELY saw how the talk concerning Jimmy was affecting him and said, “back after this”! GENIUS AND COMPASSIONATE! Thx Bob!
Jimi is the correct spelling.
What a superb interview. Stephen Stills is a brilliant musician but also articulate, smart and gentlemanly. Bob Costas is respectful, knowledgeable and thoughtful no matter who he interviews. This was like enjoying a sumptuous meal.
Until I watched this, I didn't know this side of Bob Costas nor what a smart interviewer his is.
Marvellously intelligent conversation. Never seen Bob Costas before. He’s great.
He sure is...watch him with a guest you do not know
He has so much talent and originality. His artistic impact will be felt for generations. Manassas Is a masterpiece of American music, unmatched by anyone.
That first Manassas album is like Exile on Main St on steroids. And so few people know about it.
@@brandonromano315 both made in ‘72. 1972 was a heck of a year for music.,
YEP, A TRUE GENIUS AND RESPONSIBILE FOR CSNY'S BEST HITS! HE IS THE SUPER GLUE THAT HELD THEM TOGETHER! THIS MUSIC WILL NEVER BE DUPLICATED BY ANYONE! STILLS FORGOT MORE ABOUT HARMONIES AND GREAT VOCALS THAN MOST SINGERS!
Agree. Loved the interview, but just wondered why Bob never asked about Manassas. It's 4 full sides of brilliant, inspired music that never gets old to me.
@@shiftmarketingcommunicatio3969 Because he's probably only. a prepared interviewer and not a true fan.He didn't talk about any of Stephen's solo efforts really.
Love it that Stephen Still is so humble talking about his early days, I appreciate that he singled out a woman who was a flat picker, "she was incredible!" and the other great musicians, playing on porches.
Stephen has face of a lion and heart of loving cat. By the way, he is way too underrated for his guitar skills.
The face of a lion? What does that even mean? He's an incredibly talented guitarist, who has always been underrated. So humble too. His technical abilities are amazing. I thought he was the best looking one of them all in their younger days. I had a crush on him. 🤷 He's gotten older, ofc. But the face of a lion? What are you on? 😂
Stephen Stills has not spent one day since sometime in 1966 being considered an underrated guitarist.
It is so lovely to see people with integrity.
Bright man. Super interview
Love your style and musicianship, Stephen Stills!!!
Out of CSNY my favourite was always Steven Stills. My favourite all time piece of music is his “Do for others”
It’s heartwarming to hear Stephen speak so warmly and affectionately about David. I spent a while touring with Stephen, David, and Graham. It was a musical wonderland, with many surprises and a super happy crowd every night. Personally, it was a lot, with three vastly different personalities that sometimes made me wonder how they could ever pull a show together each night. Age is being very kind to David and Stephen.
I first met Stephen early in the afternoon in Houston. I heard a thumping at the door and looked through the window to see him getting way too much attention from ‘fans’. Opening the door to give him an escape, he jumped inside the truck, genuinely affected, actually hurt that fans could be so crude and stupid, he had tears in his eyes. I gave him a chair, locked the door and had a nice time watching him unwind. He’s a very generous conversationalist, and I don’t mean that in a bad way, but he does like to talk.
This was November of 1979, incredibly, 43 years ago. We had a nice thanksgiving dinner thanks to the guys. A sit down with linens and waiters for 50-60. That sort of thing is unheard of on the road. It was a happy crew.
What a great story!
What a sharp and likeable Guy. He has both feet firmly on the ground.
Stephen Stills = American Treasure.
One of the BEST guitar player/song writer of our generation.
B E S T
It took David Crosby’s death for me to realize the brilliancy of Stephen Stills! I He is a musical genius on one end of the spectrum, and on the other, a humble, friendly guy! RIP David Crosby! Your music will never die! ❤
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Steve Stills was a hero of mine as a young guy. Absolutely triple threat singer/songwriter/guitarist and producer…wait, that’s four lol. Bought all the great early albums- Springfield, CSN, CSNY, Solo, Manassas… 75%+ of the music in the box set he did this interview to plug and that I also bought back then. Saw CSN live four times, CSNY three and Manassas twice …one of those Manassas shows is still in my all-time top 10 concerts. I was and am a Stephen Stills fan.
Sad to see time and a rock and roll lifestyle diminish his talent and singing voice- though his lead playing got even better in the 2000s. Thankful for all the wonderful 1960s-70s music and great 70s shows.
Thanks for sharing this interview.
TO QUERY, what are your top 9 shows,then, concurrently ?
@@sulevisydanmaa9981 hi 👋🏻 - It’s just a casual one in my mind and it varies depending on criteria (best rock show, best entertainer, best production, how I’m feeling on a Tuesday morning lol).
Off the top of my head in no particular order:
Led Zeppelin Nov 7 1969 at Winterland, SF (also my first rock concert)
Pink Floyd 1987 Oakland Stadium
The Police 1983 Cal State Fair
U2 Zoo TV 1992 Oakland Stadium
Bruce Springsteen 1976 Santa Clara Univ
Bruce Springsteen 1984 OCC arena (this is tied with his 1980 concert, same venue)
Jeff Beck 2007 Paramount theater
Leon Russell 1971 SF Civic Center
Manassas 1972 Berkeley Community Theater
#10- tie (I can’t decide): Eagles Hotel Calif tour 1977, Elton John 1971, Jethro Tull three different times 1969-71, Mahavishnu Orchestra 1972, Led Zeppelin 1971, Celine Dion 1992, Rolling Stones 1969/88/94, U2 Joshua Tree 1987, Dire Straits 1988, Van Halen 1984/92, Kenny Loggins 1992, Jeff Beck 1972/73, Johnny Winter And 1971, Sammy Davis Jr 1978, Eagles Long Run 1980, Jimmy Page/Eric Clapton/Jeff Beck @ARMS 1983, Eric Clapton NBTB 1994 …
and dozens of great guitar players in dozens of club shows from the early 70s on…
A big salute & thanks to Stills for his wonderful contribution to music lovers & appreciators around the world !
I'm impressed with Mr. Stills intelligence.
Great interview.What a talented guy Stills is.
CSN and or Y each have their gifts. Together wonderful. Stephen Stills is my favorite voice of all..
Great interview with one of the Greatest songwriters, arrangers, singers, guitarists and prodcuers of all time. Excellent job by Bob Costas as per usual as well ! BRAVO to Both !
Love you more than I can say, Stephen. THANK you. 🙏💖🌈🎶😘
Thanks for this. I've been secretly in Love with Stephen for years. HUGE fan.
I guess it's not a secret, anymore …
Thank you so much for this. I love Stephen and all his work. It was a joy and its a long time since I've seen an interviewer worthy of speaking to genius. Brilliant. J
Such a fine interview.....thank you!
Stephen Stills is an icon. His answers are so intelligent and truthful. I can see why important people don’t want to be interviewed.
Scary how talented Stephen Stills is!!
…..and handsome too !
Super Session. Stills performing "Season of the Witch." People talk about Jimi on the wah-wah pedal, but no one talks about Stills. This is a guitar lesson.
Hugely underrated album!
Stills just so ROCKS!! His voice is amazing. And an amazing songwriter you most certainly are good sir!! Man you sang nothing wierd! Love For What It's Worth!! and Southern Cross has to be one of my favorites!! Man you have a voice dude!!
I wore out my Buffalo Springfield album....still LOVE to hear it.
Incredible seminal interview of Mr. Stills. Great job! Thanks 😊
Great interview! The only thing lacking that I am a little disappointed in is there was nothing said about Manasas. That is one of the all-time great bands. The double album is amazing. And I got to see them live. They were the most under rated band.
Great interview. Brilliant and kind man . We live in a world now where people don't understand or want to. Wisdom comes from understanding.
Real decent guy, phenomenal musician and writer
I have seen him solo,with csn twice. The stills,young band, and csn&y 3 times. He is a fantastic musician. Great songs,great vocals great guitar playing. He was never once disappointing live.
He played a solo show at the University of Washington in the early 70's. He was very unsteady and fell into the drum kit. His next time through Seattle he joked about it.
I really liked the band Manassas that Stephen put together at one point. Also I really like his first solo album...pretty cool: Guest appearances by Hendrix and Clapton back to back on two tunes. But even without those guys it was a great album; excellent songwriting.
I wore the Manassas album out. I recall it being in a two album rotation with All Things Must Pass.
the first Manassas album is a masterpiece. If I could only own one album this would be it.
@@lynntempleton9640 fyi - there's a high quality video here on YT of It Doesn't Matter - Manassas live from Germany '72
The Treasure song is # 1 ….😢
@@scotteinarj i was surprised he didnt name that one. Most of his fans think that may be his best ever. Sure, sure there's the Suite and Carry On , but The Treasure is special
loved this interview.
Great interview. He is so talented. I liked his solo work too. He does not get enough credit in my opinion.
Wow, I never knew this existed and I’m a big fan.
Boy that’s a side of Stills I’ve never seen. He is a all around complete Musician. He has a incredible amount of Guitar work that is second to none. Maybe the most work in Rock History as we know it. Electric and Acoustic work. Folk, Rock, Funky Melodic Recordings. Then his Vocal talents. One of my favorite Musicians. I feel so fortunate to have seen him live at least 15 to 20 easily.
Stephen was the main pillar a Buffalo Springfield, CSN+Y and still is at CSN. A shout out to Bob Costas' great work in journalism.
He really is excellent outside of just sports reporting
Can't believe the omission of Steve's early solo work that was arguably his best work during that time. So glad Stephen confirms my feeling for Mr. Soul.
This man can write sailing instructions as poetry and a saga!
this guy had and continues to make huge impressions on me as a singer and guitar player - I first understood his greatness watching CSN on public television ( Austin City Limits) in the mid 80s on a 16" black and white tv -
And as a professional horseman I know he loves horses and dude can ride !
I also love them & horses ! ❤️❤️🌹🌹🧚🏼🧚🏿♂️🧚♀️✌️👽🪐😉😊🥰🧚🏼🧜🧜♂️🧜♀️😍love all these guys ! Especially the song 4 dead in Ohio !
So candid and sweet❤
His self named album; Stephen Stills, is a masterwork.
As I watched this interview I was wondering if Costas knew that Stills did anything on his own. Until the last 2 minutes, every question was about the groups he was in. I prefer his solo work.
@@patrickmorgan4006 Agreed. His Stephen Stills 1 album, IMO, rivals anything CSNY produced. He was the driving song writer for CSNY. Love the One You’re With and Sweet Judy Blue Eyes (which he wrote) are timeless classics.
Incredibly good interview . It is amazing how many famous RnR people and situations he was close to and involved in and it’s all true! He was absolutely the best musician in CSNY…
Stephen is my favorite singer/songwriter/guitarist. Although I like CSN(Y) and Buffalo Springfield, his band Manassas was my favorite. What a killer group and Stephen was at the height of his songwriting power. I wish they would have made some more albums together. I also love his solo work and more recently his records as the band The Rides (with Kenny Wayne Sheppard).
I believe they got back and put out a second album maybe 8 years or so ago, but it was nowhere as good as the first album.
Indeed a good interview, first time listen and its not every great musician that is articulate in interviews. Think great footballers and how few ever say anything after a match that gives the listener anything to remember or deeper insight. Steven is doing this naturally and with apparent ease here and thoroughly enjoyable.
He is SO underrated. I've been a fan since Springfield days and expect to remain so.
Bob unbeknownst to some people is a great interviewer and does a wonderful job with Stephen getting him to open up a little about how he thinks and what he does . Some of my favorite stuff he has done are off Man Alive and Stills Alone . Thanks for the video
Man Alive is a great album
That's a texas boy that has my heart.
Everyone knows Stephen Stills is fabulous. At this point, the country didn't know Bob Costas was fabulous. An exceptional interview is an understatement.
Thanks so much for sharing that it was awesome really well done Bob Costas
I saw Mannasess in SA way back and they were amazing. It was a complete concert by them alone and wonderful
Hi George i saw them in London and still play that album they were fantastic live,Steve on a big white Gretch and white grand piano ! Love them all Neil & CSN got abd still play them and take them on holiday every year on an ipod with Steely Dan etc
i saw Manassas several times. Stills was a phenomenon.
I saw them at the university of North Carolina
When I was a kid I had that Steven stills solo album
Still love it
Stephen is a wonderful fucking genius and I love his work.
unbelievable natural guitarist, just brilliant
All hail 🙌 Steven he moves me even when he clears his throat absolutely 💯 loveCSN
This is a fantastic interview!
The best I know of Stills
31:07 "No, I miss being that thin"
Classic
Fantastic! Wonderful interview of an awesome musician by an educated and thoughtful interviewer.
I just happened on this one with Stills -- now I have to go listen to all the Bob Costa interviews I can find.
Here is my playlist...uploading anorther today Later With Bob Costas: ua-cam.com/play/PLPFUgrcVfJl5Q3yp6Kl-3VAKbpmDmA-vA.html
The greats are always humble.
So much amazing music, and don’t forget Manassas.
My favorite Buffalo Springfield song was Bluebird. Stephen's acoustic guitar jam is just so good.
I know exactly what you mean... I never tire of it at all... So much feel and confidence.
If I were to point to one song that is the definitive Stills voice it’s Bluebird .
Can't thank you enough for this fascinating and complete interview with Stephen Stills. You have an informed, articulate and courteous interviewer in Bob Costas, and an equally thoughtful guest such Stills, and you have the makings of a fine interview.
It was always a treat to watch this late at night, when much of the noise of the day had subsided, in a quieter hour, where more thoughtful ideas and conversation could happen. And at just a half hour, Costa's show was just enough of a good thing.
Both he and Charlie Rose were such fine interviewers.
I felt badly when Costa's decided to pull the plug on his late night program. But he said, at some point years later, he felt he had gone as far as he could with the program, didn't want it to become stale...or words to that effect. He would know better than anyone.
Anyway, you've kept the show alive by putting it on UA-cam. So,thank you again.
Thank you very much. I agree 100%
I love this interview ! ❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🧜♀️🧜♂️🧜🧚♀️🧚🏿♂️🧚🏼👽🪐😊😘🐰love the band c s n y !
fantastic interview with Stills!
Stephen is great. He is a good guy overall. I was told he went to highschool with Jum Strafford, Graham Parsons, and Lobo. Imagine that session on the grass
Had no idea he was so smart, well-versed in music and American history and versatile. Plus all of his. "brushes with gods". He and all the others from "that era" were part of the greatest creative period in history. There hasn't and never will be anything close to it. What a career and life this man has known!
Costas is a great interviewer. His three-parter with Paul Simon is one of the best. The guy does his homework, shows his fandom without gushing, and generally doesn’t ask anything stupid.
100% agree. Also filming days were on weekends with multiple guests each day. WOW!
His interview with Bob Seger is great
Smug and irritating. King of the Yuppy interviewers.
@@pattinch1543 yet I bet you still watch it
I so agree. Have reeeaally missed him.
Very enlightening interview. One thing about Stills, he is very diplomatic. He could have come down hard on Crosby, like Graham Nash has done, but he demurred. He could have mentioned that "Manassas" was virtually shelved by Ahmet Ertegun to hold out for another CSN album, which Atlantic saw as a cash cow, but he didn't. Class act.
I saw Stephen Stills twice, he blew me away, he played “For what it’s Worth” in a blistering lead guitar, that was so good, in Redding Calif, then saw him play acoustically with Judy Collins, again excellent! The songs he has written, his playing talent, a real class guy, the interview was really have to respect him!
Stephen is just as talented as paul mccartney, they can literally play any instrument they put their hands into
No kidding on Stills versatility as a musician. He plays Hammond organ on the track, "Old Times, Good Times" off his debut solo album. He just kills it. That track was also the last recording of Jimi Hendrix.
He is a really great guitar player- he was making sounds nobody else was a long time ago - one of my favorite electric and acoustic players ever
Not so much...but he did hang around with Jimi Hendrix-who seemed to actually like him, and respect him. He claimed to have really began to play guitar after interacting with Jimi!..I hope he talks here about Hendrix, as there are not many artists who could get close to him...he was a real loner!
I said one of MY - not THE
Electric eh? I admit that I'm not terribly familiar with his electric work.
@@wangsonI highly recommend Wooden Ships, The Treasure and Go Back Home for a starting point.
@@wangsonI highly recommend Wooden Ships, The Treasure and Go Back Home for a starting point.
This was great. Thanks for sharing. Though I'd like a third night for him to talk about Manassas and the solo records!
So much more to be discussed. I wish Later would be re-booted
Of all the favorite groups and singers I listened to, all the favorites of mine since the early 60s, Stephen Stills is the one that would leave a hole in my musical experience if I had never heard him.
Love Stills. And, an insider who knew Hiphop was the new RockNRoll when others couldn't see it. Great interview of a great artist. Thank you
Listen to Manassas and you’ll get a full picture of the man’s talent. He gathered all those players together and they made great music.
Costas was a master at interviewing and getting the good stuff from people..
He could (and did) ask his guests anything; just put it out there with that well-mannered, non-threatening ingenuousness, in the unique and considerately modulated voice of his. The only other person I can recall who could pull that off (and get true, thoughtful answers without attitude from the interviewee) was the late Tim Russert on Meet The Press.
I saw a limousine and Stephens Stills on 6th Ave... Tacoma.
I first song, and a song remembered him. Harmonic notes !
Then I rode a limousine Jerry Miller (from Moby Grape), Stephen Stills and my limousine.
Then I met Crosby, Stills, and Nash. Backstage. ;-)
Thanks for putting Bob Costas’ interview
of Stephen Stills online for us to see.
You touched on something I think is true.
Costas had a talent for drawing people out in interviews.
To see another brilliant example, watch his interview
of Dennis Hopper talk about Elvis
when E first came to Hollywood.
CS & N and sometimes Y are the group I have listened to most. I still love their music. I saw CS & N in a concert in Merriville, IN in the early 90s. I was blown away by how great they sounded in a live performance. My favorite group of all time!
Check out Foxes and Fossils covers - they'll blow yr mind 😀
@@MrBcsack Seen all their covers. Thanks!
Yup especially Southern Man too many wimp boys only want their acoustic crap
@@MrBcsacknope...nowhere near as good
I LOVE LOVE LOVE CSNY
I miss these old shows. Carson followed by Letterman followed by Bob Costas. I really enjoyed Bob's interview with Carroll O'Connor who portrayed Archie Bunker on the All In The Family sitcom. At the end of that interview Mr. O'Connor thanked Bob Costas and said that he enjoyed himself.
And Stephen: craftsman, team player, catalyst, and all-around stand-up guy. He writes songs the way he talks--direct, here it is, no mysteries, next question, please.
Steven Stills is a flat-out genius of rock 'n roll. The first CSN album is as great as it is because his multi-insrtumental talent brought it into being. With "For What It's Worth" alone, Mr. Stills would have his place in history, but explore his entire catalog through Manassas and beyond to his superb solo albums and be amazed, uplifted and educated about the sheer influence this artist has had on our culture.
What an excellent interview. Thanks for sharing. I really appreciated the historical context.
Thank you very much. Many are annoyed by my intros. This is one of my favorite Later interviews
I grew up with C.S.N. & Y.! Simply a HUGE part of our youth & adult music appreciation lifetimes. They have evolved with the times; put sweetness; intensity; & story-telling into a harmonious mix of audio entertainment! Weavers of fables that illustrated the times we've endured, enjoyed, & marveled at. Wonderful tunes from terrific guys! Way cool! * Cav *
Hung Upside Down is one of the tightest rock tune Springfield recorded. The way Stills and Young battle licks back and forth.., like in Mr. Soul..., amazing. Stills voice is at his best.., go listen.
One of my faves
I was a teen in the 70s and there is so much music that was so overplayed on the radio that even today I can hardly listen to it. CSN and sometimes Y is one of the few super popular groups from then that I never get tired of. Their songs had enough variety to not all sound the same and their harmonies were delicious. The lyrics were (mostly) deep enough and sometimes veiled enough to keep you interested and guessing. Thanks Stephen, David, Graham and sometimes Neil!!
Well unfortunately usually they never do 4 way street and only like their top 40 crap...they miss out on a lot same with Neil...they always only want his acoustic