Elliot Mintz Recalls Laurel Canyon

What a refreshing change, an interviewer who lets their guest talk without interruption. Elliot has the most calming, soothing voice, and so many wonderful tales. What a pleasure to hear this.

I fondly remember Mickey Dolenz riding his go-cart on the playground of Wonderland Elementary and playing basketball with Tommy Chong <3 There weren't many places to play given the hilly nature of the landscape so many of the people who lived in the Canyon would congregate on the weekends and play on the Wonderland Avenue grounds. Growing up in Laurel Canyon was magical! We sort of knew we were surrounded by amazing talent as the music was coming out and it was pretty astounding. Another memory was Carole King winning numerous Grammy's for her album Tapestry. The following morning, there she was picking up her daughter in my class for an appointment, just being a mom. Our class stood up and applauded her spontaneously. We felt so much pride knowing she lived up the street and also loving her music! Will never forget a Halloween party at her home. It was the first time I bobbed for apples!

Laguna beach was like that in the 60,’s as well and into the 70’s. Being born in. 1961 i was a little hippie child. I remember the sawdust festival 1969 and the adults forming a dancing locomotive and me as a happy free 8 year old being included int he chain. I get every single thing Elliott is talking about. There was so much land in the beach community. My sister and i would walk for a mile or 2 around the San Clemente headlands, down the beach to the pier and we were 6 and 8 yrs old!!!! What a glorious time it was

Elliot Mintz is eloquent, he speaks poetically off the cuff, no wonder Lennon was so fond of him.

Watching/listening to Elliot Mintz' interview brings a sadness to my heart. As a child of the late 60's & early 70's, the memories seem more like a dream rather than a reality that actually happened. I don't expect to see, in my lifetime, a resurgence of that ethos that longed for peace, prosperity and camaraderie within all of humanity. So this interview for me was bittersweet.

I could listen to Elliot Mintz all day. Articulate, intelligent and very discreet, yet still telling the tale. A born story teller, I wish there was time travel, I would go back to that time and that place.

Outstanding. For 20 yrs, I lived where LC & Vent. meet. It no longer “feels” as it did in those decades now gone ... so quickly. The sun was warmer, the breeze was more tropical, and it was still a “town”, yet to be overrun by gaudy commercial interests.

Living my whole life north of New York City, this was a real treat to learn about the magical place called Laurel Canyon, thanks for the wonderful tour Elliot!

I lived in Laurel Canyon from September 1966 until around March 1968. I was 18 when I arrived and stayed on Kirkwood Drive at first right on the corner where it turns off of Laurel Canyon Blvd, later just behind the Canyon Country Store and then on Ridpath Drive with recording engineer John Haeny. I played bagpipes at various parties and events or just standing on a hilltop. I played for the opening night of the Magic Mushroom and at openings in Doug Weston's Troubador as well as at the Renaissance Faire and the one-off "Fantazma a la Fellini". I was recorded many times but haven't found any copies of any. I returned to Scotland in 1970 after a spell in the Balkans and have lived here ever since.

Wow.. Elliot is awesome.. The aura he emits is so soothing.. Great interview so many interesting points and he has a way of taking you right into 60's Laurel Canyon vibe. 🌻🌼

I can remember listening to Elliot Mintz over night on KMET or KLOS radio. Sunday night - Monday morning. it was a Call- In radio program. 👍

This interview was more informative about the spirit of the canyon than any documentary.

In some elements of this man's answers and explanations, he actually speaks of the Laurel Canyon experience literally poetically.

Has anyone ever noticed Elliot's voice is made for ASMR? Before I knew what ASMR was, I listened to his videos for his voice - that captivating, soothing and entrancing voice!

This was just absolutely wonderful.Laurel Canyon has always been sort of a state of mind to me a Minnesotan who has never been there,but can surely imagine what it was like through stories and interviews like these. Thank you so much!

Very well spoken Elliot Mintz. I felt a lot of that as a child, in the 70s. I also lament its passing. My friend's mom was into composting and had her records: Simon & Garfunkel, Mommas and the Poppas, etc., and I learned a lot from her. My parents were old-school drinkers, and I loved them, but to spend much of my childhood in a very cultured home was a blessing. Probably why I still love the Bealtles, the Byrds, and am an old beatnik still.

Without a doubt, this is the greatest interview I have ever heard. I am absorbed with Laurel Canyon and the history that it offers. This is iconic and valuable. I am of this generation and love California with the music, celebrity lifestyles.

So interesting to hear Elliotts recollections of Laurel Canyon, thanks for posting

What a great interview…I could listen to this man speak of his experiences over and over again…thank you Mr. Mintz!✌️

Take a drink every time Elliot says "Laurel Canyon." In all seriousness though, the social climate/general vibe of the place is, as he mentioned, something that I yearn for. It's comforting to know that it is possible to achieve this. Thank you for the beautiful mental images.