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Rosemary Butler Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson Part 2 Rosemary Butler has sung with everyone on every song I love. Pretty damn close. In this, our 2nd sitdown, Rose picked up where we left off, post Paul & Ringo, The Rolling Stones, and Three Dog Night - see Part 1 for those fab stories, and took us through Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, The Section, Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald (her first student, who taught her to create her own unique voice), Neil Diamond (on his Christmas album… to which Neil said, I'm Jewish, why am I doing this) Joe Cocker, Johnny Mathis, The Bish, Willie Nelson, David Lindley (the most fun), Warren Zevon, Alan Parsons, Don Henley, Bruce Springsteen (when he was sleeping under the Jersey pier with his guitar), Billy Joel, Joni Mitchell (her idol), and Paul Simon. Rosemary's voice intermingles magically with all of them. Stories, stories, more stories about hero after shero. Peter Asher, she credits with opening the doors. Teaching and sharing what she's learned and what she knows, you too can study with the master - reach out at RosemaryButler.com. And, catch her Live with The Tribe at their 10th anniversary celebration at The Canyon Club in L.A. where it all started. I'm so grateful for this opportunity to traverse a career and a life brilliantly lived. The road, the buses, the food, the fun, and the hit music her iconic voice is synonymous with. Can I ever hear Running on Empty and not think of her… no way. Love the Rosemary Butler! Rosemary Butler Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson Part 2 Wednesday, 5/21/25, 5 PM PT, 8 PM ET Streamed Live on my Facebook & YouTube Replay Links: https://bit.ly/3Fj8Syt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgO9MJHZNj4
Rosemary Butler Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson Part 1 Astrologer Zoe Moon warned it was gonna be a crazy day. I read that first thing this morning but forgot about it until 4:45 pm when things started going sideways. What could have been a non-show disappointment, turned into a delayed, technical bit of a mess, but ultimately delightful chat with the incomparable Rosemary Butler. Just the appetizer for what is sure to be a delightful feast when next we meet, Wednesday, March 26th, promptly Live @5! Instead of what I thought would be a quick hello, sorry, see you next time, Rosemary delighted with some choice stories about where she came from, her two all-girl bands, The Ladybirds and Birtha, opening for The Stones, great stuff there from the Beatles fan who eventually did get to sing with her hero, Paul, who inspired her to be a lefthanded singing bassist, through sheer Moxie, thanks to Kenny Loggins and Peter Asher, a funny Three Dog Night/Chuck Negron tale, a wonderful Ray Charles invitation, Bonnie Raitt, who she credits with changing her life, but we barely scratched the surface there as we did with Jackson Browne. Rosemary has sung, toured, and recorded with everyone who's anyone... Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, Carole King, Neil Diamond, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, Whitney Houston, to name a few more - those stories and lots more when Rosemary comes back, under more ideal conditions, feather in hand, with her adorable exuberance to amuse and delight us! In addition to being an iconic backup singer whose memorable riffs have scored my life, Rosemary is a renowned vocal coach and gigs regularly. For all things Rose rosemarybutler.com She's beautiful, adorable, has lived a life dreams are made of, with a voice that'll deservedly live forever. Can't wait for more. Rosemary Butler Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson Part 1 Wednesday, 2/26/25, 5 PM PT, 8 PM ET Streamed Live on my Facebook Replay here: https://bit.ly/3XmsoQp
On this week's show, we wrap up the merry month of Debts-cember (and the year in general) with... the most honorable of mentions the runners-up that fill our cup the best of the rest of 2021 All this & much, much less! Debts No Honest Man Can Pay is over 2 rock-solid hours of musical eclectica & other noodle stories. The show started in 2003 at WHFR-FM (Dearborn, MI), moved to WGWG-FM (Boiling Springs, NC) in 2006 & Plaza Midwood Community Radio (Charlotte, NC) in 2012, with a brief pit-stop at WLFM-FM (Appleton, WI) in 2004.
Vocalist Rosemary Butler joined by guitarist Rob Bonfiglio and Lauri Reimer
We aim to rouse you from your post-Thanksgiving food coma with our Black Friday Spectacular, featuring selections from... Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band's Legendary 1979 No Nukes Concert The 20th anniversary edition of Air's 10 000 Hz Legend Courtney Barnett's Things Take Time, Take Time Lucinda Williams' Have Yourself a Rockin' Little Christmas All this & much, much less Debts No Honest Man Can Pay is over 2 rock-solid hours of musical eclectica & other noodle stories. The show started in 2003 at WHFR-FM (Dearborn, MI), moved to WGWG-FM (Boiling Springs, NC) in 2006 & Plaza Midwood Community Radio (Charlotte, NC) in 2012, with a brief pit-stop at WLFM-FM (Appleton, WI) in 2004.
Rosemary Butler. Legendary vocalist, songwriter, producer and dear friend. We met many years ago through her work with Linda Rondstadt, and I recently had the pleasure of designing her latest album cover ' You Just Watch Me'.Her stunning mezzo- soprano voice (with a 4 octave range) has taken her all over the world singing with iconic artists like Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, Neil Young, and the list goes on and on. Rosemary shares her delightful tales about her journey in the studio, on tour buses, backstage, inspirations, and life. https://rosemarybutler.com/This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts
Rosemary Butler. Legendary vocalist, songwriter, producer and dear friend. We met many years ago through her work with Linda Rondstadt, and I recently had the pleasure of designing her latest album cover ' You Just Watch Me'. Her stunning mezzo- soprano voice (with a 4 octave range) has taken her all over the world singing with iconic artists like Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, Neil Young, and the list goes on and on. Rosemary shares her delightful tales about her journey in the studio, on tour buses, backstage, inspirations, and life. https://rosemarybutler.com/ This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts
David Hill - All Shook Up (1957) The original recording. From Discogs.com: Birtha was one of the leading female rock bands performing during the early 1970s. The band consisted of four women: Shele Pinizzotto (guitar), Rosemary Butler (bass), Sherry Hagler (keyboards) and Liver Favela (drums). All four members of the group performed lead vocals and harmonies. Liver was the last member to join Birtha in 1968. The group immediately started playing the club circuit and toured from California to Alaska. From 1968 to 1971 Birtha worked to tighten and refine their rock sound and in 1971 they started writing their own material, most by themselves, occasionally in partnership with other parties, including Mark Wickman and Gabriel Mekler. Birtha signed a record contract with Dunhill Records in 1972 and recorded their first album "Birtha" with record producer Gabriel Mekler and engineers Dave Hassinger and Val Garay. After the release of their first album, Birtha began playing rock concerts and clubs throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe. While taking breaks in their home town, Los Angeles, they would often play The Whiskey and The Troubadour and frequently played a club in Glendale, CA called The Sopwith Camel. In 1973 Birtha recorded their second album, "Can't Stop The Madness" with producer and engineer Christopher Huston. The band was on the road for more than 250 days a year and played with groups like, Fleetwood Mac, Alice Cooper, Poco, Black Oak Arkansas, Cheech and Chong, The Kinks, B.B. King, Three Dog Night, James Gang and many more. The band broke up in 1975 and all the members went their separate ways. Birtha - Dirty Work (1973) Birtha - All This Love (1973) Birtha - Don't Let it Get You Down (1973) Birtha - Free Spirit (1972) National Guard Session with Skitch Henderson, Bobby Gentry, and Glen Campbell. (1969) Radio Moscow Signals - Treachery of the violent kind. Chuck Barris Syndicate - Donnie (1968) Eddie Rambeau - Summertime Guy (1962) Freddy Cannon - At The Disco Down (1980) Strange, strange, strange. Freddy Cannon - Hey Punk Rocker (1980) ? Peter Ivers - In Heaven (1977) From the movie Eraserhead. The Avant Garde - Naturally Stoned (1968) Luie Luie - Sweet and Tender Touchy (1974) Luie Luie - Tasty Touchy (1974) The Avant Garde - Honey and Gall (1968) The Avant Garde - Well Well Well (1968) The Avant Garde - Fly With Me (1968) The Deep - Crystal Nite (1966) From Wikipedia: Psychedelic Moods is the debut album by the American psychedelic rock band, The Deep, and was released on Cameo-Parkway Records in October 1966. The album was one of the first pieces to produce a consistent psychedelic theme throughout the whole LP. All of the material featured was originally composed by the band. Despite the conflicting dates, it is generally considered the first album to use the term "psychedelic" in its title. The Deep - Psychedelic Moon (1966) The Deep - Trip #76 (1966) The Executives - Moving In A Circle (1968) The Executives - Parenthesis (1969) Written by J. Webb. The Executives - Sit Down I Think I Love You (1968) Les Humphries Singers - Cum On Feel The Noize/Breaking Me Up/Herbie Knows How (1974) The Executives - My Aim Is To Please You (1967) Billy Preston - My Sweet Lord (1970) Muzak of some kind John Simon - My Name Is Jack (1968) Written by John Simon after he was recommended to Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary to help with the movie, “You Are What You Eat”, for which he did the soundtrack, writing and performing most of the tracks, including this song. The movie is unwatchable. Sammy Davis Jr. - You Can Count On Me (Theme from Hawaii 5-O) (1976) The Sunrays - Bye, Baby, Bye (1966) 13th Floor Elevators - Zale's Jewelry Ad (1967?) Bobbi Blake - Too Many Babies (?) Song-poem Mrs. Marshall manages to make dinner for the family with the aid of the Robot. Ed Marvin reporting. Caloric a-la-carte Oven promo.
ROSEMARY BUTLER, the heroine of classic harmonies and rocking melodies, can hardly be compared to any other artist. Her vocal expertise is not only a technical marvel that demands respect (she has a 4-octave mezzo-soprano vocal range!), but it is a beautiful experience that the muses, themselves, would be jealous of.Since she was a little girl, Rosemary found musical influences everywhere she went. Her family was full of music fans that encouraged her to learn how to sing, play piano, and read music. A trip to Disneyland changed her life forever when she was granted to opportunity to sing on the theme park’s radio station for all of its patrons. She grabbed the microphone from the DJ, belted out an improvised song right on the spot and has been hooked on the lime-light ever since. Her childhood house was near a Fender Guitar plant that she would often sneak off to and marvel at the guitars. There, she secretly learned about guitars without anyone in her family knowing! It was only a matter of time until she was singing and playing Beatles songs and “The House of the Rising Sun” and she never looked back.The self-proclaimed “Valley Girl” began her career playing the bass guitar and singing in an all-girl Orange County based band called the “Ladybirds”. The band appeared on several L.A. area television shows and even opened for The Rolling Stones in 1964! Her obvious talent and keen ear for talent allowed her to form the all-female hard rock band “Birtha” that released two albums for ABC-Dunhill Records. After they split up in 1973, she became a back-up singer that gained popularity in her own right in the late 1970s and early '80s. Her vocals have appeared alongside talented artists like Bonnie Raitt, Linda Ronstadt, Carole King, Neil Diamond, James Taylor, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, Kenny Loggins, Whitney Houston, Paul McCartney, Jackson Browne, Ray Charles, and many other A-list superstars. Rosemary won a “Telly” award for a compilation video of her performances with these artists that she put together as an introspective for her fascinating career.www.RosemaryButler.comhttps://youtu.be/l100Q80zTzs
Rosemary Butler and Gary Stockdale
DrDebzz Opening Shpiel Next time you're ruminating in the middle of night, feeling worthless, useless, loveless, friendless, helpless, hopeless, insignificant, incapable, lame, unproductive, undesirable, despicable, ask yourself:1) Are these thoughts actually true? What facts do you have in support of their veracity?2) Are you absolutely sure beyond a reasonable doubt the accuracy of such notions?3) How do you act or react when you believe these viewpoints? How do you treat yourself and others?4) Imagine your life without a slew of negative tapes taking up tons of space in your brain! Consider a scenario in which you traversed the planet with your head held high as if you had value, merit, quality, stature, eminence, importance.You can't think yourself into right acting but you can act yourself into right thinking. Let the love in. As you believe, so shall you receive. Allow allow allow the universe to fill your bucket to the brim. May your cup runneth over! Guest Caller Simone from Glendale is frustrated not knowing how to get through to a good friend who's addicted to drugs and living with a verbally abusive boyfriend (also an addict), whom she's planning on marrying.Iroquois Prayer of Gratitude We return thanks to our mother, the earth, which sustains us.We return thanks to the rivers and streams, which supply us with waters.We return thanks to all herbs, which furnish medicine for the cure of our diseases.We return thanks to the corn, and to her sisters, the beans and the squashes, which give us life.We return thanks to the moon and the stars, which have given us their light when the sun was gone.We return thanks to the sun, that he has looked upon the earth with a beneficent eye.Lastly, we return thanks to the Great Spirit, in whom is embodied all goodness, and who directs all things for the good of his children.Featured Artist Stunning Superstar Singer, Rosemary Butler, in a live phone interview, reveals the meaning of music in her life, advice for aspiring artists, what she thinks is the key to finding and keeping love, and much much more. Hear Rosemary perform "You Just Watch Me," the title track from her 2013 solo album, released with the help of close friends, Kenny Loggins and Jackson Browne, and met with great critical acclaim. Rosemary is accompanied by these marvelous maestros: David Lindley, guitar/pedal steel; Michael Stern and Maitland Ward, guitars; George Friedenthal and Mike Finnegan, keys; Leland Sklar, bass; and Russ Kunkel, drums. Blessed with a 4-octave mezzo-soprano range, Rosemary's vocal expertise is a technical marvel. The Superbowl, President Clinton’s Inauguration, and The Grammys have all been graced with her unparalleled mastery. Catch Rosemary LIVE tonight Sunday November 18 Upstairs at Vitello's Supper Club in Studio City, sharing her unique musical journey in the world of rock n roll, through a beautifully crafted musical tribute to the legendary singer and recording artist Linda Rondstadt. Tickets at: https://vitellosrestaurant.ticketfly.com/…/1784056-rose-si…/DrDebzz Call-in Advice Talk Show "Sleepless in Studio City" Airs Nightly Sun-Fri 9pm PT / midnight ET with new episodes Sat 9pm & midnight PT / midnight & 3am ET at AmericanHeartsRadio.com.Celebrated columnist, lauded life coach, skilled family mediator, DrDebzz offers heartfelt help, inspiration, positivity,a nurturing spirit, and transformative tools.DrDebzz has been deemed “The new relationship GURU…a West Coast Dr. Laura and East Coast Carrie Bradshaw!” Fans describe her as a “soulful gifted fun impressive” radio personality; with a “captive confident soothing melodious and simply lovely voice;” an “alluring way of telling her-story;” so"spiritually alive and giving LOVE to humanity.”Phone Life Coaching Sessions are available 24/7. Set up a Complimentary Consultation at 818-753-8898;allthatdezz.webs.com; or sleeplessinstudiocity@gmail.comListen now on iTunes!
Rosemary Butler began her career playing bass and singing in an all-girl band named the Ladybirds. The band appeared on several LA area television shows before opening for the Rolling Stones in 1964. She then joined all-female hard rock band Birtha[1] who released two albums for Dunhill Records. After they split in 1973 she became a popular back-up singer in the late 1970s and early '80s. Her vocals were featured on Bonnie Raitt's album, Sweet Forgiveness, on songs "Gamblin' Man", "Runaway", "Sweet Forgiveness", and "Two Lives."Butler has worked extensively as a back-up singer for Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, Warren Zevon, Neil Young, Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, and Rosanne Cash among others. She released a solo album, Rose, in 1983.She sang in Japanese motion picture soundtrack Dirty Hero (汚れた英雄), its title track "Riding High" in 1982. She was also Co-Contractor of the 100 voice choir on Neil Young's album Living With War. She has vocal coached numerous famous voices. She cofounded "The National In Choir," an LA-based volunteer holiday choir with singer/lyricist Deborah Pearl.www.rosemarybutler.com
ROB BONFIGLIO singer/songwriter, guitarist/multi instrumentalist, producer - Solo artist, producer & multi-instrumentalist with 4 albums to date under his own name. - Touring guitarist and musical director for multi-platinum selling pop group Wilson Phillips - produced their most recent album "DEDICATED" for Sony/Masterworks. - Guitarist/vocalist with Los Angeles based artists John Pratt, Rosemary Butler, Jeff Alan Ross, Jon Mullane, Ken Sharp, "The Tribe", & Wild Honey Orchestra. - Guitarist with Badfinger tribute "STRAIGHT UP" featuring former Badfinger alum Jeff Alan Ross. - Co-founder and long time guitarist for former RCA rock band Wanderlust. - 2017 new full length album TBA. - Numerous song placements in mainstream and independent film and tv including 'Shine' featured in Disney's 2008 release "BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA" www.RobBonfiglio.com www.soundcloud.com/robbonfiglio Twitter @Rob_Bonfiglio Instagram @Rob_Bonfiglio www.facebook.com/RobBonfiglioMusic
ROB BONFIGLIO singer/songwriter, guitarist/multi instrumentalist, producer - Solo artist, producer & multi-instrumentalist with 4 albums to date under his own name. - Touring guitarist and musical director for multi-platinum selling pop group Wilson Phillips - produced their most recent album "DEDICATED" for Sony/Masterworks. - Guitarist/vocalist with Los Angeles based artists John Pratt, Rosemary Butler, Jeff Alan Ross, Jon Mullane, Ken Sharp, "The Tribe", & Wild Honey Orchestra. - Guitarist with Badfinger tribute "STRAIGHT UP" featuring former Badfinger alum Jeff Alan Ross. - Co-founder and long time guitarist for former RCA rock band Wanderlust. - 2017 new full length album TBA. - Numerous song placements in mainstream and independent film and tv including 'Shine' featured in Disney's 2008 release "BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA" www.RobBonfiglio.com www.soundcloud.com/robbonfiglio Twitter @Rob_Bonfiglio Instagram @Rob_Bonfiglio www.facebook.com/RobBonfiglioMusic
Rosemary Butler is known as an incredible vocalist. She has sang and toured with artists like James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt, Bette Midler, The Doobie Brothers, Jackson Browne, Kenny Loggins and many, many more! But she is also another important part of music history. Rosemary was the bassist and vocalist for the all girl rock band Birtha. (Birtha and Fanny were the two girl groups that paved the way for other women groups like the Bangles, The Runaways, etc.) We take a look at Rosemary's career: from being with Birtha and up to her latest new album, "You Just Watch Me."
Rosemary Butler is known as an incredible vocalist. She has sang and toured with artists like James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt, Bette Midler, The Doobie Brothers, Jackson Browne, Kenny Loggins and many, many more! But she is also another important part of music history. Rosemary was the bassist and vocalist for the all girl rock band Birtha. (Birtha and Fanny were the two girl groups that paved the way for other women groups like the Bangles, The Runaways, etc.) We take a look at Rosemary's career: from being with Birtha and up to her latest new album, "You Just Watch Me."
Rosemary Butler is known as an incredible vocalist. She has sang and toured with artists like James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt, Bette Midler, The Doobie Brothers, Jackson Browne, Kenny Loggins and many, many more! But she is also another important part of music history. Rosemary was the bassist and vocalist for the all girl rock band Birtha. (Birtha and Fanny were the two girl groups that paved the way for other women groups like the Bangles, The Runaways, etc.) We take a look at Rosemary's career: from being with Birtha and up to her latest new album, "You Just Watch Me."