I have a McCalister acoustic guitar that takes pride of place in my home. It rests in its case, in a spare bedroom. I look in on it from time to time, as I did yesterday and today. Noel's Notes is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
Thank you for generously sharing your memories of David with all of us. These personal stories are really interesting. Your words put the reader in that moment and that's powerful. He was complicated. Most great artists are. But I'm sure he thought a lot of you too, Noel. He certainly would have loved the kind words you've written for him. ✌️❤️
Please continue your forceful, inciteful comments on the evils of the present GOP. IT IS frightening and people power is the only answer. I live in Ontario, Canadá, and because people didn't vote during the last election (mostly because they were too busy trying to survive) we're stuck with the Canadian version of Trump. (A little more subtle but same goals).
Of course you were so cool to roll with those boys. I saw them at the Morris civic auditorium in south bend Indiana. Late 90s early 2000s. I was just talking to a friend who's brother was friends with David, and she was telling me how she didn't get her mail-order tickets for the dead one year and her bro told David and he got em their tickets. He was a gem in our time.
Thank you for sharing these moments and memories - what a treasured relationship you shared .. blessed to have seen David’s twinkling eyes and that incredible smile up close and personal in Valley Forge PA in the 70’s .. his voice , that tone , his guitar compositions , none compare 💜🕊
What a beautiful tribute, Noel. You have me in tears, quite literally. You provided so many tangible examples of the warmth and kindness that made David so special.
Astounding tribute to one of my favorites Noel! You are much closer connected to the musical world than I ever was, although I have had conversations, shared thoughts with those I photographed. Thanks for the entertaining story.
Thank you for sharing this dear Noel. I know this must be so hard for you …and thank you for bringing Jay and I backstage at that last CSN show at The Beacon in NYC. Hanging with David again after so many year as he told us jokes was just so incredible. 💔🎼💔. Love you!
As he goes to Woodstock, and stops to tell Guinevere goodbye, and stops at Winchester Cathedral, and says his farewell to his family and friends. David Crosby's words will echo in my mind forever.
Thank you for generously sharing your memories of David with all of us. These personal stories are really interesting. Your words put the reader in that moment and that's powerful. He was complicated. Most great artists are. But I'm sure he thought a lot of you too, Noel. He certainly would have loved the kind words you've written for him. ✌️❤️
Please continue your forceful, inciteful comments on the evils of the present GOP. IT IS frightening and people power is the only answer. I live in Ontario, Canadá, and because people didn't vote during the last election (mostly because they were too busy trying to survive) we're stuck with the Canadian version of Trump. (A little more subtle but same goals).
Excellent story 🎸
Of course you were so cool to roll with those boys. I saw them at the Morris civic auditorium in south bend Indiana. Late 90s early 2000s. I was just talking to a friend who's brother was friends with David, and she was telling me how she didn't get her mail-order tickets for the dead one year and her bro told David and he got em their tickets. He was a gem in our time.
Thank you for sharing these moments and memories - what a treasured relationship you shared .. blessed to have seen David’s twinkling eyes and that incredible smile up close and personal in Valley Forge PA in the 70’s .. his voice , that tone , his guitar compositions , none compare 💜🕊
Gorgeous story and memory, Noel. Thanks for that window into a beautiful human. CSN harmonies made a carving in my soul.
What a beautiful tribute, Noel. You have me in tears, quite literally. You provided so many tangible examples of the warmth and kindness that made David so special.
Truly wonderful. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing these memories.
Thank you for all these wonderful memories that help give David Crosby’s legend eternal life. Sorry for you loss. Play some pretty chords for Croz.
Astounding tribute to one of my favorites Noel! You are much closer connected to the musical world than I ever was, although I have had conversations, shared thoughts with those I photographed. Thanks for the entertaining story.
Best DC story ever! 'He wasn’t always easy, he once cursed me out within ear shot of the Dali Lama - who he called a friend.'
RIP talented musician and kind human~ sailing among the stars now💗
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bw9gLjEGJrw
Thank you for sharing this dear Noel. I know this must be so hard for you …and thank you for bringing Jay and I backstage at that last CSN show at The Beacon in NYC. Hanging with David again after so many year as he told us jokes was just so incredible. 💔🎼💔. Love you!
Noel, I knew you'd have a beautiful eulogy for David Crosby and this was even better than I had imagined. Rest easy Croz.
As he goes to Woodstock, and stops to tell Guinevere goodbye, and stops at Winchester Cathedral, and says his farewell to his family and friends. David Crosby's words will echo in my mind forever.
Rest easy brother , you were one of the best.