60's vibe all the way. Try another Johnny Rivers tune called "High On a Mountain of Love". This guy belongs in the rock hall of fame. He had a ton of hits.
I was 10 years old when this song hit the airwaves. I'm still listening 58 years later. Watching young people find and expierence this music is heart warming. Todays music just can't measure up.
Poor Side of Town was number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on the week ending November 12th 1966.Yes I remember because it was one of favorites of that time.
This would be known as adult contemporary or middle of the road music-light pop. Johnny rivers at this time was a pop rocker with cover versions of Memphis, Midnight special and Baby I Need Your Lovin. Other hits Seventh son, Rockin Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu and Swayin To The Music. The background singers and strings really make this song stand out-it was a number one hit from 1966.
He's like Cats Stevens in a way that he has a very interesting and easily identifiable voice. Great guitar player too. I've seen him live, He's a top notch pro. He's no joke. "Mountain of Love' is another great one.
I was a teen when this song came out & I’ve loved Johnny Rivers ever since 🥰😻 Glad you are enjoying music of the 60’s & 70’s, baby boomers had the best music to listen and dance too 😊 The world seemed magical back then, tho we had many of the problems present in today’s world. Music was our escape 😉
I certainly do remember this from my childhood. I always like listening to him. I know he did a few more too. Yes, I also got that Richeous Brothers feeling too.
Johnny Rivers' greatest talent was finding promising acts and producing their records. There are many people that owe a debt to Johnny Rivers for their success.
In the early 60s, Johnny was tearing the pop charts up, and then the Beatles / British rock invasion happened ! Johnny kind of got overlooked. 😏♥️🎙🎸🥁😎🤘
Absolutely right! Vibe is Righteous Brothers . Johnny wrote this one himself. "Poor Side of Town" is a song by Johnny Rivers that reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and the RPM Canadian Chart in November 1966. The song marked a turning point in Rivers' career that saw him move away from his earlier rock and roll style toward pop ballads.
His actual name is Johnny Ramistella. He was born in New York November 7, 1942. He grew up in my hometown of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and graduated from Baton Rouge High School. The school had a benefit to preserve the building which is an iconic landmark in Baton Rouge in the late 1990s and he came back to play the concert. Awesome performance! Loved your reaction☺️
The reason you sense the feel of the Righteous Brothers is the background singers are the same Black women. The Blossoms: Darlene Love, Fanita James, and Jean King. You would do well to look these ladies up. Who were the backup singers in the Elvis 68 comeback special? Studio recordings for these segments were made at Western Recorders in Hollywood, California between June 20 and 23 and featured an orchestra and the The Blossoms as background vocalists: Fanita James, Jean King and Darlene Love. Black females dominated the backgrounds on hundreds for recording during the 60s and 70s.
There was alot of improvement in sound recording quality from the 60's to the 70's. You can really hear the improvement in 60's and 70's music. Can you just imagine if the sound quality was better in the 60's!!
Another artist I grew up with. Johnny could sing different genres of music including pop, folk, blues & rock 'n' roll. He had a lot of hits during the 60's-70's such as "Memphis", "Maybellene", "Mountain Of Love", "The Seventh Son", "Secret Agent Man", "Baby I Need Your Lovin'", "Summer Rain", "Midnight Special", "Where Have All the Flowers Gone?", "Slow Dancing Swayin' To The Music", "Rockin' Pneumonia & The Boogie Woogie Flu" etc.
Rivers was odd for me. He spanned decades. One of those that had hits but seemed like they were somewhat spaced apart considering the charts at the times relied heavily on being relevant appearances. When he did appear he has really good material. I don't think he ever quite got away from his 60s vibe as he moved into the 70s. He still managed a hit or two. Us oldies are happy to see him anyway. I've always felt that McCartney borrowed these kinds of harmonies on his album 'RAM'. The specific track I had in mind was 'Dear Boy'.
60's vibe all the way. Try another Johnny Rivers tune called "High On a Mountain of Love". This guy belongs in the rock hall of fame. He had a ton of hits.
One of my favorite songs of all time!!!
I was 10 years old when this song hit the airwaves. I'm still listening 58 years later. Watching young people find and expierence this music is heart warming. Todays music just can't measure up.
Poor Side of Town was number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on the week ending November 12th 1966.Yes I remember because it was one of favorites of that time.
By far my fav from him It brings you back with the first few notes when you hear it I love this song
This would be known as adult contemporary or middle of the road music-light pop. Johnny rivers at this time was a pop rocker with cover versions of Memphis, Midnight special and Baby I Need Your Lovin. Other hits Seventh son, Rockin Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu and Swayin To The Music. The background singers and strings really make this song stand out-it was a number one hit from 1966.
He's like Cats Stevens in a way that he has a very interesting and easily identifiable voice. Great guitar player too. I've seen him live, He's a top notch pro. He's no joke. "Mountain of Love' is another great one.
I always loved this song. My mom used to listen to the "oldies" station back in the 80's. Lot's of great songs back then!
Johnny had a lot of hits in the 60s and a few in the 70s. Memphis, Secret Agent Man and covers of some Motown hits! Great performer!
A MUST HEAR feel good classic,,
Bobby Bloom "Montego Bay" ❤
I was a teen when this song came out & I’ve loved Johnny Rivers ever since 🥰😻 Glad you are enjoying music of the 60’s & 70’s, baby boomers had the best music to listen and dance too 😊 The world seemed magical back then, tho we had many of the problems present in today’s world. Music was our escape 😉
Check out JR's song, "Summer Rain".
Love love love Johnny Rivers! Summer Rain, and Swayin’ to the Music are two more of my favorites by JR.
That's the classic fresh sound of the youthful 60's! Another one is Come And Get These Memories by Martha and the Vandellas.
His "Secret Agent Man" was a huge hit and still rocks out.
I certainly do remember this from my childhood. I always like listening to him. I know he did a few more too. Yes, I also got that Richeous Brothers feeling too.
Goodness you brought a smile to my face! I was born in 64 and grew up hearing this song. Your smile is infectious. Thank you.
Johnny Rivers' greatest talent was finding promising acts and producing their records. There are many people that owe a debt to Johnny Rivers for their success.
In the early 60s, Johnny was tearing the pop charts up, and then the Beatles / British rock invasion happened ! Johnny kind of got overlooked.
😏♥️🎙🎸🥁😎🤘
This is a shortned version of the song. The backup singers have their own little solo that was cut.
Absolutely right! Vibe is Righteous Brothers . Johnny wrote this one himself. "Poor Side of Town" is a song by Johnny Rivers that reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and the RPM Canadian Chart in November 1966. The song marked a turning point in Rivers' career that saw him move away from his earlier rock and roll style toward pop ballads.
The Back up singers were a group known as the Blossums
Check out "Secret Agent Man" & "Summer Rain", etc. The back up singer is Darlene Love...i forget the name of her group!
His actual name is Johnny Ramistella. He was born in New York November 7, 1942. He grew up in my hometown of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and graduated from Baton Rouge High School. The school had a benefit to preserve the building which is an iconic landmark in Baton Rouge in the late 1990s and he came back to play the concert. Awesome performance! Loved your reaction☺️
"Slow Dancing" was his best song in my opinion.
The reason you sense the feel of the Righteous Brothers is the background singers are the same Black women. The Blossoms: Darlene Love, Fanita James, and Jean King. You would do well to look these ladies up. Who were the backup singers in the Elvis 68 comeback special? Studio recordings for these segments were made at Western Recorders in Hollywood, California between June 20 and 23 and featured an orchestra and the The Blossoms as background vocalists: Fanita James, Jean King and Darlene Love. Black females dominated the backgrounds on hundreds for recording during the 60s and 70s.
So why do you have to bring up race ??
There was alot of improvement in sound recording quality from the 60's to the 70's. You can really hear the improvement in 60's and 70's music. Can you just imagine if the sound quality was better in the 60's!!
He was one of the very few, if not the only recording artist to serve in Vietnam.
@RickSimmons-ej1pv, Acually, he didn't serve in Vietnam in a combat role, he entertained the troops along with Ann Margaret on stage with him.
One thing is true in all parts of the USA, the poor side of town is always the same.
Another artist I grew up with. Johnny could sing different genres of music including pop, folk, blues & rock 'n' roll. He had a lot of hits during the 60's-70's such as "Memphis", "Maybellene", "Mountain Of Love", "The Seventh Son", "Secret Agent Man", "Baby I Need Your Lovin'", "Summer Rain", "Midnight Special", "Where Have All the Flowers Gone?", "Slow Dancing Swayin' To The Music", "Rockin' Pneumonia & The Boogie Woogie Flu" etc.
"Secret Agent Man" is his best tune.
"Best" is debatable.
Opinions vary.
I really love all his music, but Rocking Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu…that’s my song!
1966?? Maybe 68.. my husband's favorite then!!!
"Slow Dancing"
Music was really great back then ..... because music like that NEVER existed!
I'm surprised you didn't mention the flutes, winding like a tiny glowing thread throughout!
"Vinyl" rhymes with "final"
Middle school 1963/4
Rivers was odd for me. He spanned decades. One of those that had hits but seemed like they were somewhat spaced apart considering the charts at the times relied heavily on being relevant appearances. When he did appear he has really good material. I don't think he ever quite got away from his 60s vibe as he moved into the 70s. He still managed a hit or two. Us oldies are happy to see him anyway.
I've always felt that McCartney borrowed these kinds of harmonies on his album 'RAM'. The specific track I had in mind was 'Dear Boy'.
He did amazing version of got my mojo working,the whole band is fire
Never heard that song iam 78 years old
Vi nyl is how it's pronounced.
Power of the p##sy