89. Doug "Cosmo" Clifford Discusses Doug Sahm, Groover's Paradise

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Doug "Cosmo" Clifford -- yes, that Cosmo Clifford -- drummer for Creedence Clearwater Revival, joins Al for a discussion of Doug Sahm's 1974 album, Groover's Paradise.  Cosmo talks about why he thinks Groover's Paradise is a special album and why more people should know about Sahm and his music. Cosmo also discusses his role on the album, which he produced and played drums on. He also talks about the recent release of his album with Bobby Whitlock, California Gold, which was recorded in 1978.


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1:13 Cosmo joins the show

1:19 Cosmo reacts to the new CCR documentary

4:19 Doug Sahm liked pot

7:03 Cosmo reveals his favorite track from Groover’s Paradise

9:37 Cosmo talks about the variety of musical styles on the album

15:28 Cosmo held out a “green carrot” for Sahm

16:12 Cosmo discusses the process for creating the sound for the album

20:54 Cosmo wants music fans to know how talented Sahm was

22:49 Sahm liked to give his songs a sense of place

24:49 Sahm had a couple of hits in the ‘60s with the Sir Douglas Quintet

26:17 Cosmo talks about how he first got to know Sahm

29:08 Cosmo discusses one of the recording choices made on “Just Groove Me”

32:33 Cosmo talks about Augie Meyers’ contribution on “Beautiful Texas Sunshine”

34:40 It may not be easy to get a copy of Groover’s Paradise now

36:07 Cosmo explains why he released California Gold 44 years after it was recorded

42:43 Cosmo explains why California Gold sounds like it could have been recorded more recently than 1978

44:23 Cosmo talks about his current plans

Outro is from “Rollin’ On” by Doug Clifford featuring Bobby Whitlock

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