In May 1973, producer Lou Adler put together the first free concert in Central Park’s The Great Lawn featuring Carole King with concert promoter, Ron Delsener
Over 100,000 people showed up to listen to Carole sing some of her classic songs and perform songs from her new album. The close-ups and the sound were incredible. It was a 12 camera shoot and even 50 years later … this was a treat to see all this footage and new interviews. Also Chip Monck was part of putting the staging together.
Seeing Lou came full circle for me. Many years ago Lou let John and I stay at his fabulous home in Bel Air which at the time he shared with actress Britt Ekland. This was also Thanks to Andrew Oldham for setting it up. I think one of the last times I saw Lou was in NY when he premiered the play ROCKY HORROR SHOW on Broadway in 1975. John and I attended the original opening in Los Angeles in 1974 at The Roxy Theatre.
Lou produced Carole King’s TAPESTRY album. One of mine and John’s favorite album of all times. Such a gifted writer and vocals are smooth like glass in this movie. It was a treat to see both Lou and Ron up on the stage after the movie doing a Q & A.
Me and Lou having a small private conversation after the Q & A. I tried to find Ron but all he could say during the interview was that he was hungry…I guess he ran off to look for food.
