We are grateful for so much, even as so many talented men and women of music have left us this year.
One recent death should make us all think about our lives.
As I was becoming a young adult, a show called the Partridge Family debuted on network television. The plot (I did not watch it, so this is strictly through research) was simple - a widowed mother and her musical family have a hit song and take to the road to tour.
The oldest son, Keith Partridge (lead vocals and guitar), was played by a young (and good looking) actor by the name of David Cassidy. In real life, David Cassidy was the stepson of Shirley Jones, who played the Partridge Family Mom.
David Cassidy was less than three years older than I was. You would think such a good looking man would have a wonderful life with all the fame that resulted from him appearing on the show.
You would be wrong.
But first, some of the music of David Cassidy. Here, the theme of the Partridge Family show starting in the second season "Come On Get Happy".
Their big hit of 1970, "I Think I Love You". The show, in its original run, lasted four years. It has been rerun on various channels. Here you can find what has happened to the main actors and actresses on the series.
Eventually, Cassidy became a solo singer and recorded several solo albums. The "Partridge Family" released nine albums under the Partridge Family name, although Cassidy also performed Partridge Family songs in his solo concerts with his own band.
Three of the major cast members predeceased him, including the youngest Partridge sibling.
David Cassidy, as he grew older, did not make the best choices. He was arrested several times for DUI. Earlier this year, he revealed he had dementia after a disastrous concert where he forgot the words to songs he had sung for over 40 years.
After his death, his daughter Katie Cassidy revealed her father's final words: "So much wasted time."
Fame and fortune isn't everything. There's an expression that, sometimes, the purpose of your life is to be a warning to others.
Yes, I'm grateful for a lot in my life.
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X mas Dolly is the Conductor of this trip, and the other Conductors are her fellow bloggers Callie of JAmerican Spice, ♥Stacy of Stacy Uncorked♥ and Cathy from Curious as a Cathy.
Today is a freebie, meaning we can blog about anything musical. For the month of December, the MMMMers will be concentrating on holiday music. I will be joining them for at least a couple of musical Mondays. Come join us, if you have music to share!
I was a fan of the show, a fan of his music. I had all of the records, pictures of him on my bedroom wall.
ReplyDeleteHis last words are so profound, and so chilling...
This just made me cry....
ReplyDeleteNeat songs thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteI never participated in the Shirley Jones- David Cassidy craze. From beginning to its very end...
ReplyDeleteIt belonged to a genre "affectionately" termed "bubble-gum" music.
I never heard their music however your post was quite informative. Will search for them.
ReplyDelete"So much wasted time."
ReplyDeleteFame and fortune isn't everything. There's an expression that, sometimes, the purpose of your life is to be a warning to others.This appears to be coming at a good time for me .The simple truths of life needs affirmation even if its from sad srories.
That was sad news and that was a cute show. Thanks for spotlighting it.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, you're right... I'm sure glad one of us remembered a young man's talent, thank you very much.
ReplyDeleteI was too young for Partridge Family when it originally aired, but I caught some of it later, like in the '90s, I think. I was shocked to see who his daughter is. And here, I'd been watching Arrow all this time with no idea...
ReplyDeleteRIP David Cassidy...
ReplyDeleteFame and fortune sure isn’t everything. But all through life, most people run after these two things. RIP Cassidy!
ReplyDeleteI loved that show! I hadn't even heard!
ReplyDeleteAlana,
ReplyDeleteI hated hearing the news of David Cassidy's death. You're right, you'd think someone so good-looking and talented as this once young man was that his life was nothing but roses. Instead, he lived in a bed of thrones. It's sad to hear about anyone wasting their lives to chemical dependency and this is problem that crosses all social and economical status. It's heart breaking. Beautiful tribute and fabulous mewsic to share on the dance floor with the 4M gang, my friend. Have a wonderful week!