No one Was AWARE This Band Was a SUPERGROUP Until Years After They Broke Up! | Professor Of Rock

Up next an interview with 2 rock hall of famers who were in the 60s band Buffalo Springfield. Stephen Stills, who also went on to form Crosby Stills and Nash and Ritchie Furay. Both share their experience of creating a historic hit that defined its time. They were part of a supergroup and at the time nobody was aware that it was a supergroup…This rookie band actually recorded this classic secretly under their producers' noses because they wouldn’t allow the band to play together, they had been recording them separately and then combining the tracks into one mono track, making their sound weak. Ironically one of the band members Neil Young would spend his career lashing out at commercials using rock music and years later this song would be used in a beer commercial. The song was written in a 10-minute car ride after the Stephen Stills had witnessed something very troubling and originally the song didn’t even make it onto the debut album but after it was an accidental hit and they added it onto a second pressing. The interviews are coming up next.

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I have to say I feel extremely fortunate to do what I do. It’s been a dream come true to have interviewed some of the greatest artists in history about the song that has been the backbone of my life since I can remember. Every once in a while I have a pinch-me moment that goes beyond interviewing an artist about one of their creations. There are definitely levels and this next story is at the highest echelons of my experiences. When you get to talk to a legend about composing one of the songs that changed the social context of our existence.

Some may think I’m spewing hyperbole, but I”m not. This is a song that my dad showed me when I was very young. He told me about what It meant to him, and how it changed the way he looked at the world when he was coming of age in the latter part of the 60s. the song is "For What It's Worth" by Buffalo Springfield and it’s undoubtedly a definitive song of one of music’s greatest years, 1967. A year that had the Beatles releasing what many consider the greatest album of all time, Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club band.

The Doors released their debut album and did not acquiesce to Ed Sullivan’s request to change the Lyrics to Light My Fire, Aretha Franklin recorded RESPECT. Jimi Hendrix released Are You Experienced. it was the year of The Monterey Pop Festival, Otis Redding recorded Sit-in on the Dock of the Bay and would tragically pass away a few weeks later the victim of a plane crash. The Who released Sell Out. So many other incredible songs and albums were released including this game-changer. Actually, this song was released at the very end of 1966, December 23rd to be exact. And of course, had it’s biggest impact in 1967.

[ProfessorofRock]

Poll: Who is your pick for the greatest SUPERGROUP ever?

[knightchamberlain]

My special connection is that my older sister, Annie, played that Buffalo Springfield album a lot during the Summer of ‘67 when I was 11 years old. Whenever I hear “For What It’s Worth, ” I think of her and her friends hanging out on the front porch of our house. She had completed her freshman year at college and her college friends all had the long hair, the cool rectangular sunglasses like John Lennon was wearing, the suede vests with tassels, psychedelic shirts, beads - the whole “Summer of Love” look.
I was like Kevin Arnold from “The Wonder Years, ” I loved being a part of Annie’s world and, unlike Kevin’s tv sister, Annie let me hang around her and her friends. Sometimes we’d all go to the Triangle Drive In (Not unlike “Arnold’s” from American Graffiti”) and listen to the great rock music of the times on the juke box.
Annie died in a car crash back in 2012, but whenever I hear “For What It’s Worth, ” or any Buffalo Springfield song for that matter, I think of Annie. It’s true that no one you love ever really dies as long as they are alive in your heart and soul and mind.

[MikeB-]

How cool that you got to share that interview with your dad before he passed! You both had to be glowing with pride and happiness for each other because of the common ground love of music you shared. My kids love a lot of music from the 70s-90's because of me sharing it with them while they were growing up. Last year I took my son to see Don Felder and we were in the front row. Don was kind enough to sign an album for my son. I was so happy seeing the joy in my son's face from getting to meet a legend we both love. On the long drive home, and we were both floating on air from the experience. Those moments are priceless.

[roxleyldc]

I think Steven Stills is an undersung hero of rock and roll. He’s very talented playing exceptionally well a variety of instruments in a variety of genres and has always been a great songwriter. I’m not sure why is speech is the way it is now, but he’ll always be a favorite of mine. Thanks for getting the interview!

[chrisggoodwin]

I was born in 1980, but was raised on 50s, 60s, and 70s music. This song was in heavy rotation on our local oldies station, and remains one of my favorites.

[ChipNov]

The relationship you had with your dad and the relationship you both had with music warms the heart and brings a wave of tearful nostalgia. Bless you and your work!

[peterspitz]

Thanks, Professor. I'm almost 73 and I was lucky enough to grow up in the 60s. This is one of my favourite songs. And, as a side note, knowing the actual name of this song when nobody else does has helped in many trivia contests. :-)

[stephenhanft]

The mid to late 1960's was such a turbulent time in American history. You had the civil right movement, protests in the streets, the controversial Vietnam War and so much more. "For What It's Worth" is such a classic song which really represents those times. It's powerful message in its lyrics still resonates today.

[monkeybarmonkeyman]

Hope you know how blessed you are to have your Dad say he was very happy with your work, very proud of what you had done, what you were doing. So many of us lived our lives without ever hearing that from our dads. Took me many years to realize most of the men of that generation told you these things through their actions, not their words. Another great video, prof!

[ericleiter]

1967 was one of the single greatest years of the rock age, period...So many great debuts, Monterey, Sgt Pepper and Magical Mystery, etc...you hit the nail on the head with this one

[charlie-obrien]

I'm so glad that you got to interview Stephen Stills. To me he was the soul of Rock and Roll as I was coming of age in the late 60's and early 70's.
His music is always original, but familiar the first time you hear it played and his lyrics create worlds you can spend the afternoon getting lost in.

[robster]

Fascinating segment. For What It’s Worth was really a watershed tune and its ominous vibe really captured the mood. The late 60s were tumultuous years in society, and the music reflected that unrest. If we think there’s a lot of conflict in America today, we only need to look back at ’68 as a comparison! Great that you got to share this interview with your dad, Adam!

[jimbintz]

1967 was the year I started playing guitar. My buds and I formed a band in my basement, and "For What It's Worth" was one of our signature covers.

[MrOatmeal]

As a younger person, comparatively, this song was always an anthem. But to me, it gained a second equally important new meaning in 2020. As a fairly social person and "essential worker", this song single handedly helped maintain my sanity, as I listened to it almost every day as I went to and from work. Ever since it has been my go to mental reset button when things just aren't jiving. Thank you Stephen.

[Autumn_Forest_]

This is one of those songs whose sound never gets old, much like the Zombies’ Time of the Season.

[kellyrhoads]

In case anyone is interested, I was married 29 years ago in a very conservative church. We were only allowed to have religious music in our service. A friend duo that played classical guitar and a hammer dulcimer played. My all-time fav song is Suite Judy blue eyes. So we snuck in the du du du du du part withe the dulcimer just before ode to joy. It was such a beautiful transition, no one noticed that we played a secular song

[serendipityshopnyc]

When doing interviews like these, the Professor must feel he has the Best. Job. Ever.

[splitdimesions]

And with everything going on right now, still it hits home. This song will probably always continue to do so.

[litterbox]

Thanks for this interview!! Stephen Stills is my most favorite musician on this planet!! Growing up I would go see him perform every chance I could get!!❤️

[MyName-plzn]

Everyone talks about the turbulent times of today but I say it can't hold a candle to the 60s. Growing up in the 60s this song was perfect telling young people to let their opinions be heard. Great interviews professor especially the for what it's worth song title's originality