A great group. Very underated in the history of Rock. They infused country into the Rock beat. Listen to their Greatest Hits. And you'll realise how many good songs they put out. They are in the Hall of Fame.
This was the first record I gave to the woman who would be my wife for over 50 years. I lost her 2 years ago but this song still brings tears to my eyes. I wish I had told her more often how much I LOVED her. The night she died she smiled and held my hand and I knew that we would meet again someday.
@@floogelhornzzz4770 Don't rain on his parade, and our wishes for him and his beloved. Oh, just go away and be quiet !! Adults are in the room now and speaking, foolish children should just be quiet, suck on their thumbs in the corner. Practice your voodoo and superstitions somewhere else when there is a full moon.
In 1966 I had a '57 Chevy Bel Air convertible. I can remember driving around with the top down on a nice spring day, my girlfriend sitting next to me, fuzzy dice we won at a carnival hanging from the mirror, and this song playing on the radio. John Sebastian and the Lovin' Spoonful had some great songs back in the 'Golden Age'. If I had a Time Machine I'd be back to the 60's in a flash...I never realized just how good I had it back then. Such great memories.
I remember back in the day when their music was referred to as "Good Time Music." It's not hard to see why. So much great music from a time period that will never be duplicated.
Mr. Mellow from the late 1960s! John and his band played the way folks should treat each other = WITH A TOUCH OF LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP! Who knew?! We only get 1 chance at life. Better get it correct the first time. Thanks! Have a nice life! * Cav *
I’m 29 years old. Back when I was little my uncle was my neighbor and after work everyday he’d sit on the front porch and drink beer with Jack Daniels and listen to the oldies. My mom on the weekends would drink and they’d listen to the oldies. I hated the oldies at that time. All my friends listened to rap so unfortunately that’s what I listened to. Around the time I was 15 I listened to heavy metal. Metallica and Three Days Grace were my favorite. At that time I also began to listen to the oldies. Around the time I was 19 my uncle passed away. He was my favorite uncle. Everyday since then I’ve only listened to the oldies and classic rock. I now know more about the oldies than my mom. I know every lyric to every song.
Thanks for sharing your story Thanks for loving your family in the midst of your search through music. Thanks for being a preserver of this great old style and especially for concentrating on the lyrics. Music is truly a life saver and a life changer. And it doesn’t matter which Genre. Because down the line ( if Earth survives) people will have the music as the true history. Consider yourself a historian. Thanks again ✌️❤️✌️
When my Hippie dad died in 2007, we included this song in our video tribute for him. My dad was the nicest, kindness person (who was a quiet introvert) I ever knew, so this was definitely apropos for his service.
It was like a renascence. And don’t apologize. :) Old is WAY better than the alternative. And it’s what the young have to look forward to - (if they’re lucky) :)
Happy Birthday John Sebastian born on March 17, 1944. He is an American singer, songwriter and musician who founded the rock band the Lovin' Spoonful. He made an impromptu appearance at the Woodstock festival in 1969 and scored a U.S. No. 1 hit in 1976 with "Welcome Back." - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Sebastian
This song is so underappreciated. I think this is hands down their best song even though it usually doesn't make top 5 lovin spoonful songs. I think this song demonstrates how music doesn't have to be incredibly complex to good, this song is simplicity at its best, just straightforward good, it doesn't try to do too much yet it is great in its simplicity. It's just a beautiful song and they performed it perfectly.
Not sure that you're Aware, but some of THE LOVIN' SPOONFUL's and and other late '60s Artists' early recordings were recorded in MONO for AM Radio... Considerable Effort and Engineering was implemented to remaster and restore the Songs into 24-bit digital quality... So Today's Recordings are AWESOME and FAR Better than the Originals. So, Appreciate our Tech Advances that we can Now Enjoy! For example, Love how THIS Song features JOHN SEBASTIAN's vocals primarily on the Left Channel, while the Band's Harmonies are enjoining him through the Right... THIS is more like Hearing THE LOVIN' SPOONFUL performing Live, as their house sound would separate THIS, and this would Reflect This too! Thank You for considering my audio Comments... ❤
Happy Birthday Steve Boone born on September 23, 1943. He is an American bass guitarist and music producer, best-known as a member of the American folk-rock group The Lovin' Spoonful. Steve co-wrote two of the groups' biggest hits, "You Didn't Have to Be So Nice" and "Summer in the City". - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Boone
Those Bells...so beautiful. The bass line. The vocal harmonies. I was 3 years old when this was out. We just won't be able to hear music like this ever again. The 1960's and 1970's was a pure assault of wave after wave after wave of the most incredible music ever produced. Being old now sort of sucks but I would never give up what I had in my youth. We created games with our imagination and today's young people are being robbed of that. If you're young, just listen to these songs with your eyes closed then go outside and dig a hole with a stick or throw a tennis ball at the wires on a telephone pole.
Great post!! I'm the same age, and though I live in the present and look forward to the future sometimes by myself thinking back to the past and always wonderful memories of childhood.
I was 13 or 14 when this came out. I've been loving this song for 56 years. Thanks to UA-cam, I went back in time a few years ago and listened to all the Spoonful, Bread, Turtles, Hermits, all the bands that were good, but didn't get to shine as much as they could have because of the mastery of the Beatles. John Sebastian is a magnificent wordsmith, and has written songs that reach into our lives and give expression to what we all feel.
Gotta differ from that. Although I love this song I love do you believe in magic. thanks to my older brother I found the loving spoonful. Gosh I was only in elementary school!
MY FAVOURITE LOVIN' SPOONFUL SONG ,I WAS ALWAYS VERY FOND OF THE LINE (YOU CAME UPON A QUIET DAY ).... THE SINGING .PRODUCTION ,BACKGROUND VOCALS ,INSTRUMENTS USED AWESOME ,,,ROG
I heard this on an oldies station in Montreal in 1999 and emailed the radio station to ask who did it. And they emailed me back to tell me. It was a strange transitional time for me, technologically speaking.
Surprised my wife with this song at our wedding. 25 years ago. Best friend coordinated with the band and sang it. Absolutely nailed it! Just me and her danced. Gown and tux! Doesn’t get better th
Roam 1. Yep. Pretty special. We were both 40 and had almost gotten married to someone else. Well worth the wait! God’s grace! And HBO. I agree. It does get better. A wedding is just the beginning and when it’s right, the ups and the downs, kids, work...life stuff...it really is all good. Older, better, wiser. Peace
Hey Roam. There is a still quiet voice that speaks to your spirit. You’ll just know. I used to take Gallup polls with my family and friends about potential mates. Finally one of my brothers said “we’ not the one who’s going to marry her, you are! It doesn’t matter what we think!” And he was right. I asked no one because I had peace. And it happened fast! So just listen to that voice! You’ll just know when she’s the right one! Peace
My first rock concert was in the summer of '67 in Providence, R.I. Lovin' Spoonful was the headliner. The opening act? Simon and Garfunkle. What a great concert for a 17 year old high school kid from Ohio!
I wish I could remember my 1st but too many drugs may have clouded the memory but it would have probably been Led Zepplin, Jethro Tull, or Eric Burton and War my best guess all good rock bands along with the sweet ballads of the Spoonful
For those wondering, the musicians are lead vocalist-guitarist-harmonica player-autoharpist John Sebastian, lead guitarist Zal Yanovsky, bassist-pianist-chimer Steve Boone, and drummer Joe Butler.
I think Zal was unhappy with the direction John was taking with the music writing. But John turned out to be right, as the songs were diverse, and I liked the differing moods of their songs.
The candy coated soundtrack of a safe simple and peaceful America.... If only the boomers realized how good they had it... Amazing how they really played with the Stereo capabilities on this track since it was such a new technology at the time...
One of the greatest songs ever. First time I heard it circa 1965 I was floored. Heard it again tonight (12/29/22) and I'm back on the floor. I would learn it; but it's actually pretty hard.
My older sisters played music like this on their radios. I was still a kid in gradeSchool and not really interested in music. One of my sisters passed away nearly 3 years ago, the other lives far away. Dear God, what I wouldn’t give to get just one of those days back. “I’d trade all of my tomorrows for a single yesterday.”
The Lovin Spoonful have been one of my favorite bands since the 60s. The music still holds up after all these years. I still catch John Sebastian in concert every chance I get.✌😎
J'avais acheté à Toulon le 33 tours dans les années 70, un vinyle en couleur avec une jolie photo. J'ai ainsi découvert ce superbe groupe américain, et ses belles mélodies que j'écoute toujours avec beaucoup de nostalgie. Inscrit au Patrimoine de la pop Music !
I bought the first Greatest Hits album in 1966- for $2.66 in Mono. Here it is 56 years later and it's the first time I've heard this in stereo and the background vocals are clear!
Fall '65 in my senior year of HS. A lovely young girl had caught my eye and we even went to a couple of school dances together. I think she actually liked me and this song seemed to have been written especially for her. Unfortunately, she was swarmed by the popular "frat boys" and I bowed out of the competition. Maybe I left the field too soon?
Love this classic. While Sebastian's talking/singing style made me smile, it was those bluesy back-up harmonies that always captured my imagination. Great tune !!!
I love this song so much. Nostalgie can be only defined by music and songs. They were one of my favorite 60s bands alongside with Buffalo Springfield and Simon & Garfunkel. I was lonely and i had no friend or girlfriend, Music was my only friend.
Pure 1960s! I thought the singer with the wire glasses resembled John-Boy (Richard Thomas) of The Waltons. The music itself has a good beat, but everytime I hear this song, it makes me think of when I was a child during the late 1960s and early 1970s, and sometimes this song would be on the radio when mom would be rolling her hair up and using that Dippity Do hair gel at the bathroom sink. Music has powers of memory for even the petty things... (smile).
What a gem. The background vocals always captivated me, even when I was a little lad. The Lovin' Spoonful are truly a magical band and this is one of their very best jams. Sundae Driver enhances the experience.
A great group. Very underated in the history of Rock. They infused country into the Rock beat. Listen to their Greatest Hits. And you'll realise how many good songs they put out. They are in the Hall of Fame.
This sounds so good with headphones on. The split harmonies are brilliant.
That IS good. Better than the way I've always heard it
Spot on.
John Sebastian vocals, all the way. Guy was brilliant.
Yes, very cool. 😮
The mono version is much better for those of us who aren't using headphones. John Sebastian's voice got sort of drowned out in the stereo recording.
This was the first record I gave to the woman who would be my wife for over 50 years. I lost her 2 years ago but this song still brings tears to my eyes. I wish I had told her more often how much I LOVED her. The night she died she smiled and held my hand and I knew that we would meet again someday.
God bless. She waits for you on the shores of the afterlife. She smiles and waves. She is young again.
@@floogelhornzzz4770
Don't rain on his parade, and our wishes for him and his beloved.
Oh, just go away and be quiet !!
Adults are in the room now and speaking, foolish children should just be quiet, suck on their thumbs in the corner.
Practice your voodoo and superstitions somewhere else when there is a full moon.
😢😇
Sorry for your loss
Your wife knows how much you loved her. And yes you will be together again.
In 1966 I had a '57 Chevy Bel Air convertible. I can remember driving around with the top down on a nice spring day, my girlfriend sitting next to me, fuzzy dice we won at a carnival hanging from the mirror, and this song playing on the radio.
John Sebastian and the Lovin' Spoonful had some great songs back in the 'Golden Age'. If I had a Time Machine I'd be back to the 60's in a flash...I never realized just how good I had it back then. Such great memories.
Takes me back to a time that's gone forever
I remember back in the day when their music was referred to as "Good Time Music." It's not hard to see why. So much great music from a time period that will never be duplicated.
Now we have shit like Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, and ghetto thug rappers
I'm 14 and this is my current favorite song! Modern music has it's gems, but just about all older music is pure gold
14 too from Italy
welcome to the club :p
Awe. I love it too!!!!
You will probably Like this song too then! This is another great song from the old days that is GREAT! ua-cam.com/video/yep6gusOqAE/v-deo.html
@@JesusIScalling777 That's already on my playlist, lol! Thank you though!
Mr. Mellow from the late 1960s! John and his band played the way folks should treat each other = WITH A TOUCH OF LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP! Who knew?! We only get 1 chance at life. Better get it correct the first time. Thanks! Have a nice life! * Cav *
I’m 29 years old. Back when I was little my uncle was my neighbor and after work everyday he’d sit on the front porch and drink beer with Jack Daniels and listen to the oldies. My mom on the weekends would drink and they’d listen to the oldies. I hated the oldies at that time. All my friends listened to rap so unfortunately that’s what I listened to. Around the time I was 15 I listened to heavy metal. Metallica and Three Days Grace were my favorite. At that time I also began to listen to the oldies. Around the time I was 19 my uncle passed away. He was my favorite uncle. Everyday since then I’ve only listened to the oldies and classic rock. I now know more about the oldies than my mom. I know every lyric to every song.
Keep up with it!
That is so awesome
That is great, man! I know that every generation thinks its music is the best, but honestly, the sixties and seventies were something special!
Thanks for sharing your story Thanks for loving your family in the midst of your search through music. Thanks for being a preserver of this great old style and especially for concentrating on the lyrics. Music is truly a life saver and a life changer. And it doesn’t matter which Genre. Because down the line ( if Earth survives) people will have the music as the true history.
Consider yourself a historian.
Thanks again ✌️❤️✌️
Young man. I'm 66 years old. Pretty much had the same experience when I was younger. Wouldn't change it for the world. Carry on my friend!!!
When my Hippie dad died in 2007, we included this song in our video tribute for him. My dad was the nicest, kindness person (who was a quiet introvert) I ever knew, so this was definitely apropos for his service.
I sure miss those days. I may be old but I got to see a lot of great bands
Me too pal!
Ditto
Very jealous
I miss when rock acts played at theaters. Nowadays they play at giant arenas with elaborate lighting and sounds.
It was like a renascence. And don’t apologize. :) Old is WAY better than the alternative. And it’s what the young have to look forward to - (if they’re lucky) :)
It is 1967, I am cruising in my 67 Camaro, radio blasting this song - such wonderful memories from senior high school. Thank you Lovin Spoonful
The Lovin' Spoonful........ Great group... GREAAAT TIMES!
Happy Birthday John Sebastian born on March 17, 1944. He is an American singer, songwriter and musician who founded the rock band the Lovin' Spoonful. He made an impromptu appearance at the Woodstock festival in 1969 and scored a U.S. No. 1 hit in 1976 with "Welcome Back." - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Sebastian
This song alone would've solidified the Spoonful as one of the greatest bands ever, but it's merely one of at least a 1/2-dozen classics.
The music of our Golden Years. I was 15 in 1966 and I remember exactly where I was when my friend put this on the radio.
...you kids and your music...
I was fourteen!
This song is so underappreciated. I think this is hands down their best song even though it usually doesn't make top 5 lovin spoonful songs.
I think this song demonstrates how music doesn't have to be incredibly complex to good, this song is simplicity at its best, just straightforward good, it doesn't try to do too much yet it is great in its simplicity.
It's just a beautiful song and they performed it perfectly.
...it's better that way...
Best song! Lots of technology
One of the best Groups We ever had.
Just wish things would be the way they should be. 😢
One of the most beautiful songs ever made. The melody is both haunting and soothing.
Yes
Not sure that you're Aware, but some of THE LOVIN' SPOONFUL's and and other late '60s Artists' early recordings were recorded in MONO for AM Radio...
Considerable Effort and Engineering was implemented to remaster and restore the Songs into 24-bit digital quality...
So Today's Recordings are AWESOME and FAR Better than the Originals.
So, Appreciate our Tech Advances that we can Now Enjoy!
For example, Love how THIS Song features JOHN SEBASTIAN's vocals primarily on the Left Channel, while the Band's Harmonies are enjoining him through the Right...
THIS is more like Hearing THE LOVIN' SPOONFUL performing Live, as their house sound would separate THIS, and this would Reflect This too!
Thank You for considering my audio Comments...
❤
Happy Birthday Steve Boone born on September 23, 1943. He is an American bass guitarist and music producer, best-known as a member of the American folk-rock group The Lovin' Spoonful. Steve co-wrote two of the groups' biggest hits, "You Didn't Have to Be So Nice" and "Summer in the City". - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Boone
3 CHORD DRUGGIES ARE SO ADORABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What adult American male over the age of 60 cannot relate to this song in his own way? And what an iconic peaceful singing voice.
Yep😊
✌😎
What a great song! The music of our era was magical.
Those Bells...so beautiful. The bass line. The vocal harmonies. I was 3 years old when this was out. We just won't be able to hear music like this ever again. The 1960's and 1970's was a pure assault of wave after wave after wave of the most incredible music ever produced. Being old now sort of sucks but I would never give up what I had in my youth. We created games with our imagination and today's young people are being robbed of that. If you're young, just listen to these songs with your eyes closed then go outside and dig a hole with a stick or throw a tennis ball at the wires on a telephone pole.
Great post!! I'm the same age, and though I live in the present and look forward to the future sometimes by myself thinking back to the past and always wonderful memories of childhood.
Thank you Sir! Surely, I will!
To 89
I was 13 or 14 when this came out. I've been loving this song for 56 years. Thanks to UA-cam, I went back in time a few years ago and listened to all the Spoonful, Bread, Turtles, Hermits, all the bands that were good, but didn't get to shine as much as they could have because of the mastery of the Beatles. John Sebastian is a magnificent wordsmith, and has written songs that reach into our lives and give expression to what we all feel.
How about Felix cavaltti
John Sebastian and the band turned out so many great songs. This probably my favorite..
happy 80th birthday to John Sebastian ....
This was my parents' song. They divorced when I was a toddler but that hasn't stopped me from loving this song!
This song makes my heart smile
❤
Hands down their best tune.
Totally their best ever, love this song
Gotta differ from that. Although I love this song I love do you believe in magic. thanks to my older brother I found the loving spoonful. Gosh I was only in elementary school!
@@43cjd me too for that reason as well
"darling be home soon" is great also
do you believe in magic
These guys played some fantastic music even after all these they still sound good. I’m pretty sure they ended up in the Rock n Roll hall of Music.
Love the bass line in this.
talk about a melody ... wow!
I am so happy I grew up to music like this. What special times we lived pure music, takes me back it takes me back 50+ yrs.
MY FAVOURITE LOVIN' SPOONFUL SONG ,I WAS ALWAYS VERY FOND OF THE LINE (YOU CAME UPON A QUIET DAY ).... THE SINGING .PRODUCTION ,BACKGROUND VOCALS ,INSTRUMENTS USED AWESOME ,,,ROG
I heard this on an oldies station in Montreal in 1999 and emailed the radio station to ask who did it. And they emailed me back to tell me. It was a strange transitional time for me, technologically speaking.
I love everything I've ever heard by the Spoonful, but this one is my favorite. So perfect!
Surprised my wife with this song at our wedding. 25 years ago. Best friend coordinated with the band and sang it. Absolutely nailed it! Just me and her danced. Gown and tux! Doesn’t get better th
YES DOES GET BETTER
Wow good sht man. I hope I can have that one day
Roam 1. Yep. Pretty special. We were both 40 and had almost gotten married to someone else. Well worth the wait! God’s grace!
And HBO. I agree. It does get better. A wedding is just the beginning and when it’s right, the ups and the downs, kids, work...life stuff...it really is all good. Older, better, wiser.
Peace
@@donrasmusson2417 I'm 41 and still looking for my one and only. Glad you found yours, man 👍
Hey Roam. There is a still quiet voice that speaks to your spirit. You’ll just know. I used to take Gallup polls with my family and friends about potential mates. Finally one of my brothers said “we’ not the one who’s going to marry her, you are! It doesn’t matter what we think!” And he was right. I asked no one because I had peace. And it happened fast! So just listen to that voice! You’ll just know when she’s the right one!
Peace
Love this song! Brings back so many, many fond memories of my high school days and a very special person in my life!!
My first rock concert was in the summer of '67 in Providence, R.I.
Lovin' Spoonful was the headliner. The opening act?
Simon and Garfunkle.
What a great concert for a 17 year old high school kid from Ohio!
OwO
GOD SIR,So Cool!
I can imagine
Saw them many years ago: Line up: Blues Magoos; The Association & the Spoonful.
I wish I could remember my 1st but too many drugs may have clouded the memory but it would have probably been Led Zepplin, Jethro Tull, or Eric Burton and War my best guess all good rock bands along with the sweet ballads of the Spoonful
Oh, I had that LP!
For those wondering, the musicians are lead vocalist-guitarist-harmonica player-autoharpist John Sebastian, lead guitarist Zal Yanovsky, bassist-pianist-chimer Steve Boone, and drummer Joe Butler.
I think Zal was unhappy with the direction John was taking with the music writing. But John turned out to be right, as the songs were diverse, and I liked the differing moods of their songs.
U
Loved this as a 17 year-old. Probably The Wrecking Crew on instruments, but this is such a great song.
The candy coated soundtrack of a safe simple and peaceful America.... If only the boomers realized how good they had it... Amazing how they really played with the Stereo capabilities on this track since it was such a new technology at the time...
You can say that again!
We had radio fun!
Good for you! I heard this when new. Great song. At 14, I liked songs of the 1950s and 1940s.
music you can understand....
Such a deceptively simple, wonderful song.
The first album i got, I begged my mom.. $3.00 1960 ? What ever year it came out✌️
This song is pure sunshine! Makes me want to run and frolic in a field!
I'm facing some serious surgery and listening to music from my young years helps me remember my life and days gone by.
All the very best for the future xxx
@@angelamason3526 everything went well and thanks for the well wishes.
Great Band , around to short a time , I loved the sixties so glad i was a teen then
Me Too!
Yeah, now THAT was great music back then!!!!
Ditto Brian..would not change anything
Just like the Mamas and the Papas..around for a short time..but a magical time..
I'm 68 & know just what you mean !
This was happy music, Spoonful. Aloha
One of the greatest songs ever. First time I heard it circa 1965 I was floored. Heard it again tonight (12/29/22) and I'm back on the floor. I would learn it; but it's actually pretty hard.
I was born in 79' so this song is before my time, it's one of my favorites !!!
One of the best songs ever.
takes me back to summer days with AM radio
yeah
and the great commercials..why are commercials on radio today so boring?
@@JohnSmith-kz8yo they're all buy buy buy, you need this, you want this. Not convincing or morally right.
My older sisters played music like this on their radios. I was still a kid in gradeSchool and not really interested in music.
One of my sisters passed away nearly 3 years ago, the other lives far away. Dear God, what I wouldn’t give to get just one of those days back.
“I’d trade all of my tomorrows for a single yesterday.”
me too
I can't resist this song
Love this song always. Today is May 7 2024 still listening❤
Today is Sept. 19, 2024
Recently lost my dad. He liked this band. I'm just tryin to get with it. Keep playin it loud and keep the faith. Keep safe
The Lovin Spoonful put out some great songs & this was one of them.
I never imagined that once we exited the 60's, that songs of this musical quality, would no longer be produced.
At least after the 70s.
THERE'S A LOT OF GOOD HIP HOP AND RAP ABOUT THESE DAYS YOU SHOULD TRY IT
@@will2741 is that a joke?
That's a huge generalization, and there are plenty of quality songs from the Seventies. smh
The Lovin Spoonful have been one of my favorite bands since the 60s. The music still holds up after all these years. I still catch John Sebastian in concert every chance I get.✌😎
There are arguably many "better" songs, even within the Spoonful repertoire. But not as "perfect" as this one.
Ahhhhh..... BLISS!
College. Volkswagen. Felt so much love. Too bad he faded away.
One of their best and one of my favorites .
This sends a shiver down my spine.....takes me back to being 15 again....so many good memories.
Good times
I ❤ this song!
So smooth and soothing.
My favorite Lovin' Spoonful song!
Great harmonies
J'avais acheté à Toulon le 33 tours dans les années 70, un vinyle en couleur avec une jolie photo.
J'ai ainsi découvert ce superbe groupe américain, et ses belles mélodies que j'écoute toujours avec beaucoup de nostalgie.
Inscrit au Patrimoine de la pop Music !
I was an 8-year-old third grader when this song first came out. I am now 64 and I still love this song.
One of my all time favorites.
That guitar intro always lifts my spirits. Just a gorgeous song.
Happy 80th birthday John Sebastian!!!
Clever John Sebastian tune that uses just two musical phrases that alternate and repeat. So simple, yet so great.
wonderful song by the Lovin' Spoonful.
John Sebastian was a major talent. He doesn't seem to get much recognition these days.
John B. Sebastian before Woodstock surprise gig and a later solo hit- Welcome Back..love this classy group.
I bought the first Greatest Hits album in 1966- for $2.66 in Mono. Here it is 56 years later and it's the first time I've heard this in stereo and the background vocals are clear!
Absolutely positively timeless each and every year since 1966!
Haunting vibrations from lost worlds.
This is one of my favorite Love songs from that era.
I love this song so much but it always makes me cry because it's just so darn pretty.
Smooth, smooth, smooth!!!
Love the harmony
When I was a kid this lifted me off of my feet. When I had a crush on a girl, I would play this record and all would be right in the world.
Perfect! Such a groovy stereo sound on headphones. I love The Lovin Spoonful.
Fall '65 in my senior year of HS. A lovely young girl had caught my eye and we even went to a couple of school dances together. I think she actually liked me and this song seemed to have been written especially for her. Unfortunately, she was swarmed by the popular "frat boys" and I bowed out of the competition. Maybe I left the field too soon?
One of the Greatest Songs Ever Done Ever thing from the writing to his singing is great I Mean True Greatness 💯💯💯💯👍👍👍👍🔥🔥🔥🇺🇲🇺🇲🎵🎶❓❓🎸🎸🎸🎸👹🙏👺🎯
One of our best. Love you, John Sebastian!
Another GOOD band
Always loved hearing this song when it was on the radio.
I love it that the backup vocals are just as loud as the lead
Saw them at Franklin & Marshall College, probably 1967. Bunch of us guys went over in my Dad's Rambler station wagon! The was the opening song!
One of the greatest 😅songs ever made who couldn't love it
Love this classic. While Sebastian's talking/singing style made me smile, it was those bluesy back-up harmonies that always captured my imagination. Great tune !!!
Music is a time machine. This song takes me back to the wonderful 60s era.
Opino lo mismo. Los 60 y 70 son las mejores épocas para la música pop y rock, en mi humilde parecer
I remember this on WHLO Akron Ohio AM radio...I was just a kid....but my older brothers and sis blasted it out.....magical times it was.
I miss Haite-Ashbury and the summer of love. Couldn't we bring it back, maybe make it an annual holiday? Please....
R.I.P Mom🥰 this was her favorite song I miss her so much 😭
Try and tell me that's not a top tune. It is still so damn good. Well done, John.
I love this song so much. Nostalgie can be only defined by music and songs. They were one of my favorite 60s bands alongside with Buffalo Springfield and Simon & Garfunkel. I was lonely and i had no friend or girlfriend, Music was my only friend.
Great memories with Yolanda Cota , hanging out, the drives 1967
Pure 1960s! I thought the singer with the wire glasses resembled John-Boy (Richard Thomas) of The Waltons. The music itself has a good beat, but everytime I hear this song, it makes me think of when I was a child during the late 1960s and early 1970s, and sometimes this song would be on the radio when mom would be rolling her hair up and using that Dippity Do hair gel at the bathroom sink. Music has powers of memory for even the petty things... (smile).
What a gem. The background vocals always captivated me, even when I was a little lad. The Lovin' Spoonful are truly a magical band and this is one of their very best jams. Sundae Driver enhances the experience.