Something about this song. It has an almost timeless, sad, melancholy ring to it. Like that special place when you were a kid that you could go escape to.
@@Chan-ks9yw on point with a lil too much paranoia from the engrained politics of this covid trump shit... Agree, no looking back, at this point..... Compartmentalize your residual hate... Swallow that pill.. and know I had how politics (the democratic party establishment) and weak leaders from both colors of teams... Why we need to break this country apart, or end two party system... One or the other, limp leadership and retarded intelligence agencies
Had the great pleasure of meeting this man some years ago. He came to my shop several times to buy wood, one time he brought his guitar and played a mini concert for us. He is an exceptionally nice human being.
Excellent Story ! John is one of the greatest storytellers on stage that was all a part of that generation of performers he maybe a little older and deeper in his voice but his stage presence and guitar work is right on
I am starting to re-watch Welcome Back Kotter for the 100th Time. I was 7 years old when the show came on TV. I loved it then and I love it now. FYI. I am a sweathog as well. Thanks for a great song John Sebastian.
One of my all time musical heroes. I was in grade school when the Lovin' Spoonful blew me away with ''Daydream''. Great to see John Sebastian performing,...at his present best.
First id like to say this is absolutely the best sit- com theme song EVER. Second Audience here : are we getting paid to participate as the chorus gets stronger 🥰
I saw John do this tune on Johnny Carson when it first came out. I loved his troubadour style. A treasure for sure. Such a good natured spirit and his songs are always that. It shows. Thank you John S. for just being you.
A bit before my time, i'm 41, but my dad loved his stuff and I have his records from when my dad was young. He's so chill and amazing. Great to listen to stoned, or not, but better stoned.
John's singing voice is sounding a little like Louie Armstrong now....gravelly. Still, the guitar playing and warm manner are still there. Bravo John!! We'd like to say Welcome Back, but the truth is, you never went away.
any of us have a place where we had a lot of joy and wanted to go back to, my place is in Massachussets small town I used to live name Acton also Boston.
There was a God-given wholesomeness about the America of the past. The wholesomeness that a self-imposed willingness to not transgress the boundaries of decency brings. A sense of decency and courtesy so lacking in today's America. That self-control IS essential to one's strength of character. That character isn't just about one's personal self-image and the kind of person you see yourself to be. It carries with it a sense of pride and confidence in oneself that manifest collectively in pride in one's country and in patriotism. You see your country as decent and wholesome because you yourself and the people you meet everyday are for the most part decent and wholesome. They are intertwined and builds on each other. Unfortunately, all so lacking in today's America.
Welcome Back Kotter came out in 1975 I was born in 1977 my mother liked that show I liked it when John Travolta was in it and now I like his action movies instead my mother also like the loving spoonful and others before she died in 2005
As a very young child in the 70s when this when welcome back kotter aired I thought the theme was sung by Freddie Washington (lawrence hilton jacobs) and the background saying the welcome back welcome back part was sung by the other sweathogs.
John B. Sebastian is a wonderful songwriter, guitarist, and harmonica player. Sadly, he suffers from a throat condition which brought the singing part of his career to an end.
westy40 I’m sorry, but I can’t answer that. Only thing I know is that it’s a permanent condition. If you go on TH-cam and listen to John sing, you’ll understand what I mean.
Tim Why not answer it? We are sympathetic to his plight. I am a lifelong fan. Another example of unrevealed illness was Paul Williams of the Temptations. He suffered from sickle cell anemia and died, probably murdered. As a Temptations fan, I have more sympathy for him, having seen him perform in the classic five and knowing some of his history.
Made the "toy record". John once said the songs that "buy you your house" are the ones you write in 15 minutes. The music is so catchy and the words fit to a T.
He explained in another video that the name of the show was Kotter and he knew he couldn't do much with that. So he came up with the "Welcome Back" phrase and they then changed the name of the show to match the song.
My g ma is old and she knows this and hey good looking so she said it her job to teach me songs and I started to listen to it today and it is stuck in my mind and I love this song #love it but my g ma is going to wake up soo I gtg oh btw stay safe guys
Something about this song. It has an almost timeless, sad, melancholy ring to it. Like that special place when you were a kid that you could go escape to.
To me it's kind of happy and sad at the time. Like a nostalgic feeling.
Exactly , I couldn't put my finger on it.
With tears in me eyes, I was just thinking that thought
@@Chan-ks9yw on point with a lil too much paranoia from the engrained politics of this covid trump shit... Agree, no looking back, at this point..... Compartmentalize your residual hate... Swallow that pill.. and know I had how politics (the democratic party establishment) and weak leaders from both colors of teams... Why we need to break this country apart, or end two party system... One or the other, limp leadership and retarded intelligence agencies
Exactly. You just described nostalgia.
Had the great pleasure of meeting this man some years ago. He came to my shop several times to buy wood, one time he brought his guitar and played a mini concert for us. He is an exceptionally nice human being.
Its a PRIVILEDGE to still have him..and whats left of the "voices" that defined the 60s and 70s..🙏🙏🙏
So his voice is older and different who cares?he wrote it and the crowd loves it.love that beautiful guitar too!
I love this song. Brings back awesome childhood memories. Thanks John for making a wonderful song!
He seems like such a warm, friendly man. Very likeable.
Same thoughts.
Yes, He always seems so settled and easy. 👍👍🇦🇺
He is, I've met him several times, as down to earth as they come.
One of the best written songs Ever
Excellent Story ! John is one of the greatest storytellers on stage that was all a part of that generation of performers he maybe a little older and deeper in his voice but his stage presence and guitar work is right on
Who ever would've thought John Sebastian would become a national treasure.
me
He had a tons of hits with the Lovin Spoonful but Welcome Back was his only good solo song for the rest of his career
Absolutely incredible!! Such class!! I grew up with this show! Welcome to the 70's! Your the best, John.
John Sebastian is a genius songwriter. One of the best of all time.
I'm going to pass on into the other world never have listened to your music anymore. Thank you for this and the memories 😊
I absolutely adore this song. Thank you JS!
Always love when brilliant songwriters tell stories that make the process sound so insanely easy! What an absolute genius and a treasure this man is!
Thank you John for that performance
A tear just came down my cheek.....wow never will forget this song.....thank you Johnny....xx
I am starting to re-watch Welcome Back Kotter for the 100th Time. I was 7 years old when the show came on TV. I loved it then and I love it now. FYI. I am a sweathog as well. Thanks for a great song John Sebastian.
I’m 37 years old. This is one of the songs I’ve known for the longest.
this song makes me so happy
Me too, I just love it!- Still--!!
Same here.
76 and still kickin' it, I love it!
Ahhh John, to us it'll always be 1976, and you'll always be the Ultimate Sweathog!
.After Horshack, of course.
Brings back great memories, thank you John:)
This song always takes me back somewhere 😊😊
Welcome Back!
Beautiful. Just beautiful. To all who are feeling down these days just sing this song.
It's always a joy to hear John sing. His voice and songs are pure joy!
Such a timeless song that always makes me smile! You're amazing, John!
One of my all time musical heroes. I was in grade school when the Lovin' Spoonful blew me away with ''Daydream''. Great to see John Sebastian performing,...at his present best.
First id like to say this is absolutely the best sit- com theme song EVER. Second Audience here : are we getting paid to participate as the chorus gets stronger 🥰
I saw John do this tune on Johnny Carson when it first came out. I loved his troubadour style. A treasure for sure. Such a good natured spirit and his songs are always that. It shows. Thank you John S. for just being you.
I have had a crush on him since Woodstock. And love his music too.
Awwww, I just loved this.❤️ Johns backstory to the song was interesting, his music timeless. Thanks for posting! Best wishes always to John Sebastian.
The story that he tells us true John's Bastian. That song welcome back. Carter was one of its biggest head to ball time.
A bit before my time, i'm 41, but my dad loved his stuff and I have his records from when my dad was young. He's so chill and amazing. Great to listen to stoned, or not, but better stoned.
Voice is going, but the spirit is still there.
Age but we all gonna get there one day. God Bless Him!!
This song has never not made me smile!
john wrote a lot of great songs... hit a home run with this one
He should be a national treasure. His generation is slipping away from us.
And as expected he Still sounds spectacular!
I hope and
Pray before I die,
to meet him.
The fact we sing on the same Octave is awesome.
oh to sing that song
With him,
Would truly be
Fantastic ...
Still in Love!! ❤️😘
Yeah he's still so adorable.
I remember when I was a boy and watch Welcome Back Kotter, I am from Mexico
His voice sounds way better than it did a few years ago. And that is great to see.
John's singing voice is sounding a little like Louie Armstrong now....gravelly. Still, the guitar playing and warm manner are still there. Bravo John!! We'd like to say Welcome Back, but the truth is, you never went away.
I saw John open for Steve Martin back in 1978or 79 . 6th row center San Diego
Gives me goosebumps!
What memories!!!
I really admire him.
You can't listen to John without a smile on your face.
Wonderful.
What a wonderful tune.
BRAVO my friend. Still as good as it ever was . Thank you !!
You can't go back in time.... But this song says otherwise.
Priceless memories
Still love you John.
Class act ......we all still love John
This song literally makes my heart so damn warm 😩😩💛💛🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Cool
Masterpiece.
Amazing. You sound great.
Loved it!
any of us have a place where we had a lot of joy and wanted to go back to, my place is in Massachussets small town I used to live name Acton also Boston.
Absolutely love this song this guy n song are legendary
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Omg this is wonderful..❤️
Ahhhhhh....the days of real talent.
i love u man.. i hope to see u again in woodstock sometime
You gotta love him!!
THE GREATEST THEME SONG EVER WRITTEN!!
I saw John live in the 1980s at the Miami Metro Zoo the year it opened damn he was great
All Stewart once said that writing a hit song is like having a rich uncle to pay your mortgage.
He still sounds great!
His voice was softer before but hello, aging people, everything breaks down.
My eight year old daughter likes to hear Welcome Back Kotter theme song to put her to sleep. She said it's such a nice song that relaxes her
Awesome still
Incredible story. Great theme song!
There was a God-given wholesomeness about the America of the past.
The wholesomeness that a self-imposed willingness to not transgress the boundaries of decency brings.
A sense of decency and courtesy so lacking in today's America.
That self-control IS essential to one's strength of character.
That character isn't just about one's personal self-image and the kind of person you see yourself to be.
It carries with it a sense of pride and confidence in oneself that manifest collectively in pride in one's country and in patriotism. You see your country as decent and wholesome because you yourself and the people you meet everyday are for the most part decent and wholesome.
They are intertwined and builds on each other.
Unfortunately, all so lacking in today's America.
I guess that the speed that John created the song made the guys in Burbank "Believe in Magic"!
Welcome Back Kotter came out in 1975 I was born in 1977 my mother liked that show I liked it when John Travolta was in it and now I like his action movies instead my mother also like the loving spoonful and others before she died in 2005
As a very young child in the 70s when this when welcome back kotter aired I thought the theme was sung by Freddie Washington (lawrence hilton jacobs) and the background saying the welcome back welcome back part was sung by the other sweathogs.
The song has aged way better than the show
love ya john
Voice suffered big time, but still fun to hear.......
John B. Sebastian is a wonderful songwriter, guitarist, and harmonica player. Sadly, he suffers from a throat condition which brought the singing part of his career to an end.
What is the throat condition that he has?
westy40 I’m sorry, but I can’t answer that. Only thing I know is that it’s a permanent condition. If you go on TH-cam and listen to John sing, you’ll understand what I mean.
Tim Why not answer it? We are sympathetic to his plight. I am a lifelong fan. Another example of unrevealed illness was Paul Williams of the Temptations. He suffered from sickle cell anemia and died, probably murdered. As a Temptations fan, I have more sympathy for him, having seen him perform in the classic five and knowing some of his history.
Thomas Pick Because I don’t know. Clear enough?
Disphonia. Still sounds good in a different way. Hes cool as hell.
U still sound good John❤❤
Made the "toy record". John once said the songs that "buy you your house" are the ones you write in 15 minutes. The music is so catchy and the words fit to a T.
Nostalgic song
Would love to hear the demo.
I hear this song all the time, maybe I'm tuned into it because I'm a "sweathog".
Timeless song. His voice shit, but still great. Love it.
He’s a genius!
❤️
When he started talking I thought it was David Lee Roth. 😂🤣 I had to go back and look at the title of the video
Beautiful face. Warm.
He's alright🇺🇸🎼🙏!
He explained in another video that the name of the show was Kotter and he knew he couldn't do much with that. So he came up with the "Welcome Back" phrase and they then changed the name of the show to match the song.
My son, 3 years old, sings welcome back better than me when we two are in the car before I let him at the primary school. What a shame for me!
My g ma is old and she knows this and hey good looking so she said it her job to teach me songs and I started to listen to it today and it is stuck in my mind and I love this song #love it but my g ma is going to wake up soo I gtg oh btw stay safe guys
This song makes me smile
😁
Is he alive or dead
I guess I’m Mr. Kotter. I teach hs history to a bunch of knuckleheads. And I love it.
What are the chords for the verses
What tuning is this guy playing in? Cannot figure out the chords. :P
Sounds like Nick Nolte now ❤️
How can you not love this?