It was March 1977 and my life was in turmoil. I was doing the dishes when I realized I was going to be all right. Read moreġ0 Leaving While You’re Still in Love, and Other Assorted Revelations I highly respect not only her musical abilities but her view of her past and present life. Gobbled it all up, loved the way she told her story. Plenty of drug use ne alcohol, but she did not heavily partake in either. ![]() Her youth, her closeness with her sister, Patsy and Patsy's horrific end. She gives a special nod to Bob Dylan, this book came out before he won his big controversial prize, saying she wonders if he realizes how much his words effected a generation. Loved reading Rita's thoughts on this time period, these musicians as well as others. Was devastated when it didn't last, was to young to be cynical yet.The music of the times, Graham Nash, Joe Cocker, Cher, Clapton, George Harrison, all phenomenal, all part of the scene. Thought Kris was gorgeous, A star is Born is the only movie I ever stood in line for and as a couple they were phenomenal. Thought Rita was beautiful, her voice so clear, mellow and emotive. ![]() Rita Coolidge and Kris Kristofferson were my first couple crush. Co-written with best-selling author Michael Walker, Delta Lady is a rich, deeply personal memoir that offers a front row seat to an iconic era, and illuminates the life of an artist whose career has helped shape modern American culture. Throughout it all, her strength, resilience, and inner and outer beauty-along with her strong sense of heritage and devotion to her family-helped her to not only survive, but thrive. Her volatile six-year marriage to Kris Kristofferson yielded two Grammys, a daughter, and one of the Baby Boom generation’s epic love stories. Her relationship with drummer Jim Gordon took a violent turn during the legendary 1970 Mad Dogs & Englishmen tour David Crosby maintained that her triangle with Stills and Graham Nash was the last straw for the group. She sang backup for Eric Clapton, Joe Cocker, and Stills, before finding fame as a solo artist with such hits as “We're All Alone” and “(Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher and Higher.” Following her story from Lafayette, Tennessee to becoming one of the most sought after rock vocalists in LA in the 1970s, Delta Lady chronicles Rita Coolidge’s fascinating journey throughout the ’60s-’70s pop/rock universe.Ī muse to some of the twentieth century’s most influential rock musicians, she broke hearts, and broke up bands. She inspired songs-Leon Russell wrote “A Song for You” and “Delta Lady” for her, Stephen Stills wrote “Cherokee.” She co-wrote songs-“Superstar” and the piano coda to “Layla,” uncredited. Clint Holmes: This Thing Called Love –The Music of Cole Porter and Paul Simon.The two-time Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter bares her heart and soul in this intimate memoir, a story of music, stardom, love, family, heritage, and resilience. Foundation award, performs a spellbinding evening of music that’s both live at The Smith Center, Friday, July 4, 2014, 8:30p.m., Saturday, July 5, 2014, 8:30p.m., Sunday, July 6, 2014, 2:00p.m.and alive. The acclaimed singer named Las Vegas Entertainer of the Year three times, Singer of the Year four times and awarded the Sammy Davis Jr. ![]() Singer Clint Holmes returns on Las Vegas Backstage Talk with Comedian Michele LaFong live in-studio. Since then, she has released 15 albums and charted several hit songs, including “Fever,” “We’re All Alone,” “One Fine Day,” “(Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher & Higher,” “The Way You Do The Things You Do,” “All Time High” and “Superstar.”Ĭoolidge has appeared in numerous movies, including “A Star Is Born,” “Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid,” “Vanishing Point” and “Christmas in the Clouds.” Later, Coolidge began her solo career with her self-titled debut album in 1971. Following, Coolidge worked with high profile rock artists, including tours and recordings with Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, Leon Russell and Stephen Stills. After establishing her dominance as a backing vocalist, Coolidge was asked to join the ensemble band Delaney and Bonnie, and toured with Joe Cocker and Leon Russell on the “Mad Dogs and Englishmen” tour in 1970. Shortly thereafter, she relocated to Los Angeles and became the first call background singer for performers like Ray Charles, Jackie Wilson and The Temptations. Two-time Grammy® Award winner Rita Coolidge began her career as a backing vocalist in Memphis in the 1960s.
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