What a genuine honest guy. He deserves a lot of props for being this brutally honest with himself and the public. He was so famous when I was a kid. RIP David.
It takes a huge person to have the guts to do an interview and humble himself. Speaking as the child of abusive parents, one with perhaps an undiagnosed mental condition, I have great respect for someone who takes responsibility for their actions, no matter at what point in life.
@@zoidmo3388 Alcoholism is not a disease. The propensity for addiction may come from a diseased brain. But alcoholism can be cured. It’s a choice. I was a drinker and now I’m not for I made the right decision for me. I can’t decide to have cancer or not. Or MS or Alzheimer’s etc. They’re diseases.
God, I remember being GLUED to the Show, The Partridge Family with my Eyes Glued on David Cassidy ! He was Gorgeous & Every Girls Heart Throb !!! Such Dreamy Beautiful Eyes & Smile he had & a full head of long hair which us young gals Loved back in those days. Still Do !!!
This makes me cry ,I got to know him the year after this interview.he had no idea how unwell he was . I miss him so much . He helped his friend Danny get sober then ends up exactly the same with alcohol, he was the nicest man I’ve ever talked to . Xx
I saw David Cassidy in concert three times and appreciated his talent and the way he interacted with his audience. I felt sad when I heard that he was diagnosed with dementia. I could see that from this interview, David was trying to be strong and accepted his alcoholism. He was quite emotional at times. Rest In Peace David; you’re remembered with fondness and joy.
@@jadezee6316 ": How long did David Cassidy have dementia? What was David Cassidy diagnosed with? Image result for DAVID CASSIDY DEMENTIA DIAGNOSIS And his dementia was neither related to a disease like Alzheimer's nor was it permanent. Instead, it was a temporary condition brought on by his alcoholism, a different devastating disease. In an upcoming documentary from A&E called “David Cassidy: The Last Session,” Cassidy admitted that he was still drinking. Jun 6, 2018" BETTY GORDON, IOWA
He wasn't underrated in the early years of his musical carrier, but when he grew older the public were no more at the level to appreciate him as he merited.
For the life of me, I couldn't understand why family and friends didn't want to be around me when I drank... I thought I was fine. I quit drinking 20 years ago and during that time, my son started drinking, heavily. It opened my eyes as to why people didn't want to be around me. It is totally unbearable to be around my son. Like I was, he's not mean, it's just the sloppiness, staggering, slurred speech, and constant talking about nothing. When I quit, it was because I woke one morning and decided, I’d had enough. I have not had the desire to drink since. My son refuses to go to AA or rehab, so, the best I can hope for is, like me, one day he will wake up and decide he’s had enough. RIP David Cassidy
@@annabelle2ful, on my own. After drinking fairly heavily for 25 years, I just decided it was enough. I wasn't afraid that I would return to it., somehow I knew I wouldn't. The strangest thing of all of it is, that I've never so much as gotten a craving to drink. It bothers me none to be around drinkers, only drunks.
So what do you think of how bartenders/waiters feel about drunk people. Actually not even drunk. Some people are already obnoxious with one drink. Heck some dont drink at all and are like that
@@deeray2548 WOW, that is quite remarkable! That almost never happens to an Alcoholic. And the fact that you have never had any cravings is also astonishing. Do you believe in GOD cause it sure sounds like an answered prayer by either you or those that were praying for you. I am just so impressed!! You deserve all the kudos out there.
He didn’t get a chance to really live a good life post alcoholism… you never know what is in store…I am so sad you never got a chance.. the fun and joy as a young teen and the life that was given to him in dealing in spotlight and fame and pressure.. sigh..
By all accounts Shirley Jones, David stepmother for the last 56 years; says David was a very quiet sensitive respectful boy and teenager. His father Jack Cassidy was a successful theatrical Emmy winning actor who was very talented but arrogant had little patience for his four sons and above all; was extremely jealous of David's early success. Jack expected perfection from all of his sons and David worked up to 18-19 hour days throughout his years on 'The Partridge Family' and singing career. Shirley's accounts of his days were exactly as he is describing here. I can tell when a celebrity is 'taking the piss' but any co-stars I've ever heard speak of David have nothing but good things to say. That he is very generous loyal and harder on himself than anyone else could be. His father was an alcoholic and David was very affected by it which probably hurtts him the most inflicting the pain on wife Sue and son Beau.
How I loved David Cassidy ❤ He was part of my childhood. Whenever you know that one of your childhood television/music idols is still alive, it makes your world a little brighter. Unfortunately, when you grow older, your world begins to get dimmer. RIP David Cassidy ❤
@@jannorris4140 He was only worth $500 thousand when he passed away. He made money as a Teen Star. His last words at the time of his death were "what a waste ". He was a very sad man later in life. Money never brings happiness to Anyone. If you believe that..... 🤷♀️
He didn’t make millions. He made almost nothing from The Partridge Family because he was a kid. Then he never could make it as a star on his own which broke him.
I still listen to his records which I saved up for and bought with my pocket money when I was only 10-11 in 1972-73,what a beautiful beautiful voice he had.
People never talked about the wonderful comic actor he was. He was so funny. His comic timing was so natural. In Partridge Family he just played humour so incredibly well. The pacing, his voice, it was like a character poking fun at himself. He was very talented not too mention so good-looking. He was wonderful. Piers is so annoying but somehow he got a great interview. David is so open. I admire him tremendously. I wish he had had more time being clean. We hear you David. You gave us so much. We wont forget you.
David was a broken man by this point. Please don't criticise Piers- this was a challenging interview. David wasn't sober in my opinion and no one could have handled this interview It's impossible. I think he was drunk and then proceeded to drink himself to death. A very sad ending for anyone!
This interview was 5 years before he passed which revealed how ready he was to never take another drink but seeing he never healed his childhood trauma is the reason he returned to it once again..... Finding the root cause and doing the work is THE ONLY ANSWER to sobriety
I wish I watched this interview while David Cassidy was alive. I was a fan of his when I was child. I have great memories of him and lots of happiness in those memories. I’m happy to hear him share his spiritual experience, because that is answered prayer to believe he is in heaven with the Lord.
A very honest and humble interview. Piers Morgan restrained himself in this one. Miss you David, you did wonders both in theater, musicals and music in general.
Piers did indeed, he touched on so much that happened that David denied… David cheated on his wife for years … he wasn’t actually very kind to others, perhaps because he wasn’t kind to himself.
What a kind genuine authentic man he was. This interview seemed to be good therapy for him think he enjoyed opening up. Great man, great entertainer and a great singer.
You can see clearly here that David was and is a lovely man. Truly special who had super stardom in the early 1970s. I wish I'd met him. I'm sure I could have boosted his confidence. He was incredibly underrated as a musician and singer and became trapped in that 1972 - 1973 'teen idol' bracket. Just love this man. RIP x
The most amazing humble man , his honesty is commendable and the pure emotion he shows just makes me cry. He was the most talented man with a amazing voice and looks to die for. Forever in my heart David xxx
He was just so very handsome in the 1970s, so much talent. I loved him the moment I saw him in 1971. He still has a long way to go on this journey, I hope he gets happy once more.
+Jenny Purcell I think that the worst thing that Piers did was point out to David that recalling his own concert at Madison Square Garden concert with his (David's) grandfather watching , was "Making you emotional now."
That! A class act. The man had Awe Inspiring Integrity! Rock On, David I wish he'd been able to take on board that we just loved him! A remarkable talent, who left it all there for us, genuine, but more than that, he was a remarkable person of principle and soul. M
He had a wonderfully clear and tender voice. I listen to his records more now than I did years ago because they are actually so beautifully written, produced and sung. Pure talent greatly missed.
Loved David Cassidy as all all the girls did .Thank you .So very sad he has gone .I think of him as a brother and will love and miss him yet her never knew me xx
A beautiful man with a beautiful face, famous parents and talent that’s had every opportunity to have everything in life...more than any one of us will ever have in terms of fame and fortune. That being said, he put his pants on one leg at a time like every other human and was somehow vulnerable to the same illnesses. Lord knows why the other elites didn’t share the Alzheimer cure with him. Jealousy perhaps...we may never know. His trouble w alcohol was likely a product of his dementia, since he never got into any trouble until after he was 60 and it’s a shame that wasn’t recognized earlier. Nonetheless, his humility and honesty were always two of his most precious qualities. Pearce is a wonderful interviewer, as he was able to get him to talk about his proudest moment, which was performing at the height of his career in the presence of his parents and grandparents. In all of his MANY interviews, he’d never mentioned that and yet it was a moment so precious to him it was still deeply emotional for him at age 60+.
@@samsmith1087 Actually he didn't have dementia. Pop star David Cassidy said he lied about dementia, drinking Entertainment News June 6, 2018 LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former teen idol David Cassidy did not have dementia, as he claimed before he died, and lied about giving up drinking, the singer told the makers of a documentary about him in the months before his death. www.reuters.com/article/us-people-david-cassidy/pop-star-david-cassidy-said-he-lied-about-dementia-drinking-idUSKCN1J22HG
I am 51 years old, and thought David Cassidy was one of the foxiest men I who ever lived. But you know what, David? You are still a foxy man and there is none among us who have not fallen down at one or two points in our lives. We are human and life is hard. Keep fighting, David. That bright light we see coming out of your very core is still burning and you are not through.
Alcoholism is a disease of heritage affecting children even two three generations apart . My grandfathers from both sides were fall down drunks. Mom & Dad warned us of the family trait , never drinkers themselves but Grandad Dixon was like “ your never too drunk until you must hang on to the grass to keep from flying off the Earth “ kinda guy . He was clean and sober from the time my Dad was 12 onward . Grandad Sandy had something happened & one day came home threw all his booze away & never touched a drop again. Almost every grandchild on both sides were heavy drinkers at one time .some luckily quit other died . My brother died of cancer apparently aggravated from decades of hard drinking at 51 years old! It’s a disease that continues to destroy lives
I watched this with such sadness in my heart, knowing what was to come, knowing that he just couldn't keep it together. I hope he has finally found peace. I shall always remember David Cassidy as a super talented young man, an underrated singer and actor. When I listen to "I Think I Love You", I still smile.
He was so incredibly cute in his younger days. Even at this age, he is a very handsome man. And so humble. It was so sad to hear him say he would take a bottle of booze to his room and drink by himself and be so lonely. For someone who was globally loved and adored by millions, that's so sad. I wish I could have had a one to one conversation with him over coffee.
David is very sincere in this interview. He was suffering from major depression on top of drinking alcohol and that's a bad mixture. He also had a lot on his plate. I was hoping things would turn around for David, sadly, that was not to be. He did spread so much love to all for so many year's!!! David was a major talent as an actor, singer, and all he has done in his lifetime. He will always remain in the hearts of his millions of fans around the world He leaves us with many, many awesome memories RIP Sweet Prince!!!
Sadly this is 8 yrs ago. I was in my mid teens in the mid 70’s. Totally idolized David Cassidy. Even told I looked a lot like him. He’s gone now, made it to his mid, late 60’s. Not a long life. I turn 60 this august. Time has flown. Hope I don’t die before I get old. Life is precious, life is family, try like hell to never live with regrets. RIP David
Great interview David, and rest in peace, and thanks for being so candid. Hopefully your last 3 years since this interview have been joyful ones. I grew up watching the Partridge Family and had a crush on Susan Dey, like most boys did. I went to a Beach Boys concert back in the 90's and you were the opening act, we got there late but heard your last song, I think I love you and the audience went wild!
This is what i call profesional journalism. It,s nice to see an interviewer who is respectful. I feel so bad for david. He,s going through such a rough time. My prayers are with him.
David Cassidy and I are the same age. I've been through different difficulties in life than he has, but still know that hell, and dark pit, he spoke of. My prayers and hopes are with him that he can recover from this terrible disease of alcoholism. I think he was terribly brave to speak on TV about it so honestly.
A very emotional and honest interview. God bless David on his recovery a top talent who deserves the best in life, he is an inspiration!! Thanks for the posting!!
This is really heartbreaking, he was such a talented guy. He was certainly betrayed over money like so many other stars. You were so loved David, I hope you‘ve found peace ❤❤❤
I was at the concert in Melbourne, I was 10 years old. I am almost 60 yrs old now, still have great memories of that concert. Good luck, love and light.
I loved David Cassidy so much! It makes me so sad to hear all the pain he experienced because of his alcoholism. He was dealt a terrible hand with the genetic predisposition to alcoholism he inherited from his father…a man whose affection he never received but never stopped fighting for…he was so beautiful and talented, the crush of virtually all girls in my generation. I wish he’d been able to enjoy the happiness he brought and continues to bring to so many people through his music and acting !😢
No doubt this man, had his personal demons which we all carry, but no one can take away his contributions. Heartthrob of his era, gifted singer/songwriter who I may add wrote songs for others as well, wrote one of the classic hits of his era, "I think I Love You". RIP David no more pain.
He looks so good here, yet the ravages of years of alcohol/substance abuse seem to have caught up with him now just 3 short years after this interview. It is beyond sad that this happens to so many people who finally turn from a lifetime of self-abuse only to find it's too late. I hope tonight that its not too late for David and that he's healed and lives many more decades. This is a profound and deeply honest glimpse into the life and soul of an icon who is still loved by millions, especially those of us who grew up in the 70s
I commend his honesty and wanting to turn his life around. Being a recovering addict myself, I know how hard of a struggle it is, and a long journey ahead of him. God bless you David.
I remember how crazy popular David was in the 70s. In his later years he seemed so angry. Now I know why… I’m so happy for him that he dropped the alcohol and finally became real, honest and magnanimous, before he passed. That must have been an incredible burden to carry and pretend wasn’t there. What a relief for him to finally drop it, and to finally become be real. RIP David.
What a huge interview! Love David’s frank self assessment and bare-all truth. Sadly perhaps too late… but truly and genuinely inspiring for anyone in similar circumstances 😎👍
If only your Father came to this realization when he was alive, then he would not have died so young in that fire. So VERY proud of you and you DO inspire me and everyone!
He was a beautiful human being who had a psychotic father and was sucked into marriage by a conniving woman in which he remained for the sake of his son. He sacrificed his life so his son would never feel deserted by his father. David could never make peace with his anger at his father. The music industry kills. RIP David.
Good Lord what an authentic, beautiful man, soberly honest, it's such a tragic that he suffered at the end of his life, clearly he went through a dark night of the soul, something some people will not understand sadly, I hope you're at peace now, fly high sweetheart.
I listened to a homemade Partridge Family CD on a road trip recently, and was saddened by the fact that David Cassidy was so underrated. His voice was beautiful and the songs were meaningful. Knowing about The Wrecking Crew gave the production even more meaning; he stood out and they didn't have to substitute for HIS talent. What a wonderful man he was.
David that was the Holy Spirit that went through you,in that experience you were surrendering to God,may God be with you and give you his strength ,love,and power!!!
Holy Spirit, Nirvana, Awakening, Samādhi, Enlightenment, Self-transcendence, Love, God...etc, etc, all are simply labels that point to an experience that people all over the world of all religions(Theists) & none(Atheists) have...
Abe Lincoln Quite often we are held hostage by our respective cultural indoctrinations & fail to recognize the universality of such wonderful experiences of which no religion has a monopoly, but all in one way or other label it differently, but the label only point to the experience they are not the reality of it.....
No veganath. She was not referring to your one size fits all mentality, she only mean the holy spirit. Just because you don't believe doesn't change anything. She's doing just fine with her opinion without your corrective interpretation.
Rest in peace, David. You were a source of comfort for me as a child. I couldn't wait to get home from school and watch The Partridge Family. I had a difficult childhood and seeing and listening to you back then comforted me so much.
My teenage crush! I'm so sad he had such struggles! That breaks my heart! Bless his heart. RIP my forever happy Partridge Family crush....David Cassidy!
What is there NOT to like about David Cassidy? What a nice, amazingly open and talented man. His musical hero was Jimi Hendrix and Dave used to play tunes like Voodoo Child in his dressing room.
David's honesty and attempt in quitting is truly commendable 🙏 I have a Sister who is now 65 which has been an alcoholic all her life beginning in her teenage years who refuses to get help regardless at the family's attempt to encourage her to do so. She too turns into an angry, abusive drunk which has cost her her family and friends to date. She is blessed in the ONE person that never left her side....her only child which struggles in silence 😔 I still hold faith in her getting sober before she leaves this earth 🙏❤🙏
David Cassidy so brave to be honest about his struggles with fame and battle with alcoholism. I feel this interview was too negative with regard to David's career and life after the Partridge Family. David Cassidy you gave so much joy and happiness through your God given talents and good looks to many many people all over the world. Don't be so hard on yourself, you are only human. God bless you
dear david i too was one of your fans when i was a young girl i have just watched this interview and i am so proud and happy that you have come to this place in your life i also hope and pray that you have accepted the lord jesus into your heart and life for he alone will help you to fight this addiction i pray your wife and son will forgive you and become a part of your life again all the best david i will pray for you josie
Yea for sure he needs to have 3 marriages fail. multiple DUI and multiple other issues ,Bieber is 22 he had to deal with this fame at 14 . He is just figuring it out but Cassidy has had 40 yrs and doesnt seems pretty bad.
+justininvestor...Cassidy never got himself arrested until he was 60, and he never acted like a nasty little asshole in public. I knew the difference between wrong and right when I was 14 - Bieber doesn't get to use fame at an early age as an excuse.
justininvestor Really? Ooh, I am so put in my place...not sure which is worse - that lame ass excuse of a put down, of the fact that you're all bent out of shape because somebody doesn't care for your idol. Grow the fuck up...
justininvestor It may be hard to imagine but in DC's time he was even bigger than JB. A lot bigger even. He handled the fame and fans with dignity. JB should really call him, he could probably help him a lot. I don't hate JB, but I do think he's messed up. His Dad seems like a total tool and that influence probably isn't good for him, but whatever.
compare awards , compare record sales with the inclusion of streaming ,videos , Cassidy isnt close add the stalker gossip sites and the paparazzi like TMZ that pays for unvetted gossip .How can you possibly compare the 2. Cassidy never grew as an artist were as Bieber obviously has matured while still be highly popular.
I admire your honesty David. You just may have helped me to live a sober life!! I know u haved passed, but u sent a message to the world...may u r.i.h.!!!
