John Sebastian has always come across as being just a nice guy... check out "Real live John Sebastian"... his patter between songs shows the kind of guy he is.
I don't know why but this interview brought a tear to my eye - to hear such a Great 60's music icon speak so humbly about opportunities being given too him - its almost as though he doesn't recognise how talented he is as a singer songwriter musician - but we do 💕 Thank You 🙏
John Sebastian's songs have a homey, old fashion, tender, gentle love and joy about them. Day dream, you didn't have to be so nice, hot town,etc. He was the best of America!
one of all time faves saw him solo live at Manchester Uni, only about 50 of us and he played Summer in the City and when it came to the 'auto noises' the audience spontaneously made them! wonderful..
Humble, intelligent and together with Brian Wilson a match for the Beatles. Magical songs...the best for me being Coconut Grove. my brother who was really into music and played introduced me to his music here in the UK. I was about 14 years old. Now my son loves it. One person I would love to meet
It wasn't just Paul McCartney who loved John's writing (Paul has saidGood Day Sunshine was inspired by the Spoonful's Daydream) John Lennon had Do You Believe In Magic on his jukebox. Great writer.
What a truly nice, and obviously talented man. John Sebastian took the time out to reach out to me (via email) after I met him at NAMM in Anaheim a few years back. Truly a legendary musician who has blessed us with some of the best, and most memorable moments in music over the years. May he continue to enjoy his life, and a major league big thanks going out to him for adding some wonderful 'musical special sparkle' to mine. 🎼😎🎶
Well, he'll be 76 in March and he still looks good for his age. I love his song Welcome Back which was the theme song for the TV show Welcome Back Kotter which ran on ABC from 1975-1979. One thing that I don't know is if the cast even got the royalties from the syndication runs of the show?
lovin spoonful were the house band of greenwich village thru the mid 60's. sebastian has a way with melody and words that could be counted as among this country's greatest.
When loving spoonful came out I was just beginning to learn guitar. I must say he was right loving spoonful was the American version of the Beatles. John Sebastian was one of the best singers I ever heard and his guitar playing was excellent. I liked the way he played the auto harp too. He is quite a musician and he’s also I hear one hell of a nice guy. Thank you, loving spoonful for all of your great music. May you live along life John Sebastian you’re one of the best.👍👍🎸🎼🎵🎶🎸😁😎
It’s so great to see and hear my idol. When you think of all of John Sebastian’s contemporaries who have passed on and he seems so vibrant and alive it’s truly a blessing. John’s songs willow live forever and thanks for posting this interview.
I've had the opportunity of meeting John and his wife Catherine. He's as nice in person as he was during this interview. I've heard he sometimes stops at the local tavern and asks if "they mind" if he plays his guitar a bit.
Absolutely love the warmth that John Sebastian exudes in every interview. Of all clips, my favorite is still his version of "Darlin' Be Home Soon' from Woodstock. It still beings me so much joy, especially knowing (now) the story behind how it came to be. Seeing what can happen when an 'opportunity' is seized...amazing.
It is true that Paul McCartney and me loved John Sebastian music and songs, I am sure that many other people love this very fine sensible king sing/songwriter
My wife and I saw JS in Hilton Head in 86 or 87. That's SC, btw. He was absolutely fantastic. It was like listening and watching him in your living room. One of the best concerts I've ever seen. JS is fantastic.
That was a treat hearing his finger picking blues tune. JS seems like he's was , and still is, a very decent, genuine guy that one would want as a friend not real domineering nor opinionated.
John Sabastian....The American Lennon McCartney song writer...As good...Totally underrated...Every song has that greatness...My favorite American music composer of the 1960's. Each song brilliantly recorded...So great and also a brilliant musician...His blues harp chops, totally fantastic...
Mama Mia: No two hits sound remotely the same but all have "that greatness" as you say. Intelligent pop music with depth and humour. In that sense he was right up there with Lennon & McCartney in 65-66. They thought so too...
I met him at a concert in CT. a couple of years ago-being an eyeglasses wearer myself,I asked him if he still had his cool 1960s eyeglasses-he said jovialy that he no longer had those glasses. They say he was the nicest, friendliest performer at Woodstock.
I absolutely love this man, his music, the Loving Spoonful. He is such a a gentleman and nice person. I met him in Utica years ago and we talked for quite a while....
The Love-in Spoon full are a special classic rock band for me I so many was. I was around 11 or 13 when they were at the height of popularity. Wonderful interview I stumbled on to here, IM ONE OF YOUR MINIONS AT 70 years old.
His lyrics were amazing. He actually used words and phrases that were rarely or never used before. Such as in Jug Band Music: "I'd begun to see things as they ain't." Do You Believe in Magic: "It'll start with a smile, it won't wipe off your face no matter how hard you try." Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind: "And just when you think she's that one in the world, your heart gets stolen by some mousy little girl." Nashville Cats: been playing since they's babies, got work before they's two."
Got to see him May 17... signed my guitar and a CD cover as well as stood in the Texas heat while I took the 3rd selfie of my life - a right gentleman. Thanks for everything, John!
the spoonful were a big part of the soundtrack of junior high and summer camp....so many uptempo happy songs that were perfect for their time and place.....
I've always been a fan of him and The Spoonful. So talented and modest. The first time I saw him on British TV. Not sure if it was Ready, Steady Go but there they were singing What a Day for a Daydream and John in his round glasses, looking so cool and relaxed, just blew me away.
That's what I am talking about! Same here! Although I am only 15 so they are considerably newer. What album was the first one? Mine was Everything Playing, what spectacular music!
Seen him live at the isle of Wight festival in 1970 was a few feet away, he was joined by Zal Yanovski the guitarist from the Lovin Spoonful, couldnt belive my luck
Interviewed him when David Grisman and John released "Satisfied" .. a great fun cd that I still adore. He was an amazing and fun interview - will never forget it. So glad I still have a copy of it
I love Summer in the City. I saw him at the Isle of Wight Festival back in 1970, he came on on a beautiful sunny afternoon, a great day for a Daydream! I'm 76 now
My husband Chuck Lindert/ Lindert Guitars ,had the beauty of meeting up with John in Nashville NAMM show in the 80's. He liked Chuck's designs. We went out for dinner afterward. Good times.
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What a nice guy, so down to earth. Thanks for so many great songs John.
love his energy❤
Love John !
The sweetest most generous man. His wife is wonderful (talented, beautiful as well). I love this family.
The sixties and seventies wouldn't have been the same without John Sebastian and the loveing spoonful☮️☮️☮️
It's so nice to see a major talent who is kind, truthful and humble, and not eaten up with ego.
that's is how we were then and now. Look at Woodstock 69 and compare to Woodstock 99.
John Sebastian has always come across as being just a nice guy... check out "Real live John Sebastian"... his patter between songs shows the kind of guy he is.
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He’s the kindest soul. My deceased husband and I loved/love him so much. He’s such a decent guy.
Refreshing that a guy sees it as a job and not full of contrived ego mania
Still cheerful, reflected in his music. Great songs
I don't know why but this interview brought a tear to my eye - to hear such a Great 60's music icon speak so humbly about opportunities being given too him - its almost as though he doesn't recognise how talented he is as a singer songwriter musician - but we do 💕
Thank You 🙏
I know exactly what you mean, he feels like a relative I wish I had
John Sebastian has the greatest voice. All of the Lovin' Spoonful songs were my favorites. He is top notch....
Nice to know drugs didn't screw up this nice talented guy. He wrote some great songs. Keep on rocking John.
John Sebastian's songs have a homey, old fashion, tender, gentle love and joy about them. Day dream, you didn't have to be so nice, hot town,etc. He was the best of America!
Summer in the City.
John Sebastian looks better than most musicians left from the 60's. Love Summer In the City after all these years
Excellent interview. John Sebastian is a class act.
John Sebastian- The One and Only. Thank you for your music. I could karaoke those songs all day long.
His songs always make me feel happy.
He's very unassuming and level-headed. Such a natural person.
Such a humble and sweet guy......I love him and his songs....
One of those rare 60s pop starts who hasn't really changed, just aged a little and still has a great sense of humour
His comment that Woodstock was intimate is so great. I was there and could not agree more!
Still love this guy!
This man is a walking legend
Love this guy and his music is wonderful - remember it fondly. Summer in the City one of my favorites.
one of all time faves saw him solo live at Manchester Uni, only about 50 of us and he played Summer in the City and when it came to the 'auto noises' the audience spontaneously made them! wonderful..
One of the greatest white blues harmonica players of all time. Often overlooked.
Probably one of the most humble "rock 'n roll" stars of all time. I saw him not long after Woodstock, he opened for Poco, great show.
One of the greatest blues harmonica players of all time. Often overlooked.
Whites often ashamed but they invented the electric guitar harmonica piano saxophone etc
True. Not just on his solo and Spoonful stuff; check him out on 'Roadhouse Blues' by The Doors.
th-cam.com/video/BUHEMl6kKck/w-d-xo.html to hear his harmonica playing
He is great , i miss his guitarist Zal Y from Lovin Spoonful, gone too soon ,John was a great sixties icon
I got to meet John once. He's amazingly friendly and real.
Nice to see that John still has his head on straight.
What a HUMBLE GUY !!!
Humble, intelligent and together with Brian Wilson a match for the Beatles. Magical songs...the best for me being Coconut Grove. my brother who was really into music and played introduced me to his music here in the UK. I was about 14 years old. Now my son loves it. One person I would love to meet
Darling Be Home Soon is still one of the greatest songs of the 1960s.
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One of my favorites... GREAT song!
It wasn't just Paul McCartney who loved John's writing (Paul has saidGood Day Sunshine was inspired by the Spoonful's Daydream) John Lennon had Do You Believe In Magic on his jukebox. Great writer.
What a truly nice, and obviously talented man. John Sebastian took the time out to reach out to me (via email) after I met him at NAMM in Anaheim a few years back.
Truly a legendary musician who has blessed us with some of the best, and most memorable moments in music over the years.
May he continue to enjoy his life, and a major league big thanks going out to him for adding some wonderful 'musical special sparkle' to mine. 🎼😎🎶
John Sebastian has such great energy about him. I just love him. He sounds and looks great.
Well, he'll be 76 in March and he still looks good for his age. I love his song Welcome Back which was the theme song for the TV show Welcome Back Kotter which ran on ABC from 1975-1979. One thing that I don't know is if the cast even got the royalties from the syndication runs of the show?
lovin spoonful were the house band of greenwich village thru the mid 60's. sebastian has a way with melody and words that could be counted as among this country's greatest.
I totally agree. Especially his Spoonful lyrics. For me, during the 60s, no-one was better.
So amazing to still have this legendary 60s musician still amongst us. I would feel privileged to be in his presence...
God Bless JOHN SEBASTIAN!
One of the greats...and a good guy...thanks for this John.
When loving spoonful came out I was just beginning to learn guitar. I must say he was right loving spoonful was the American version of the Beatles. John Sebastian was one of the best singers I ever heard and his guitar playing was excellent. I liked the way he played the auto harp too. He is quite a musician and he’s also I hear one hell of a nice guy. Thank you, loving spoonful for all of your great music. May you live along life John Sebastian you’re one of the best.👍👍🎸🎼🎵🎶🎸😁😎
What a great seven minutes with excellent interaction. John Sebastian looks well and was in great form.
Put on their greatest hits a few months back and was reminded and somewhat shocked how great they were. And I lived through it.
It’s so great to see and hear my idol. When you think of all of John Sebastian’s contemporaries who have passed on and he seems so vibrant and alive it’s truly a blessing. John’s songs willow live forever and thanks for posting this interview.
I've had the opportunity of meeting John and his wife Catherine. He's as nice in person as he was during this interview. I've heard he sometimes stops at the local tavern and asks if "they mind" if he plays his guitar a bit.
Absolutely love the warmth that John Sebastian exudes in every interview. Of all clips, my favorite is still his version of "Darlin' Be Home Soon' from Woodstock. It still beings me so much joy, especially knowing (now) the story behind how it came to be. Seeing what can happen when an 'opportunity' is seized...amazing.
Woodstock was an intimate setting...it was like a coffee house.
sweet.
That just blows my mind. What a brilliant perspective that man has. I'd love to talk with him one day
I remember when I saw the movie he acted like it was a small, intimate setting.
He is still so gorgeous. Always in love with John Sebastian. Born too late...
He's so awesome! Soundtrack of my youth! Thanks John.😊
What a lovely, natural, down to earth man, like his music! To this day.
So happy seeing John doing well, he looks & sounds great. John Sebastian 's music so touched me.
Happy new Year 2020.
It is true that Paul McCartney and me loved John Sebastian music and songs, I am sure that many other people love this very fine sensible king sing/songwriter
Definitely one of the top ten lyricists of the 60s. Nashville Cats is my favorite.
Pat Downs That's a favourite of mine, too.
Not my fave, for sure but I played that video today. Loved the mid 60s music so much. I want 66 to 69 to come back, musicwise.
My wife and I saw JS in Hilton Head in 86 or 87. That's SC, btw. He was absolutely fantastic. It was like listening and watching him in your living room. One of the best concerts I've ever seen. JS is fantastic.
That was a treat hearing his finger picking blues tune. JS seems like he's was , and still is, a very decent, genuine guy that one would want as a friend not real domineering nor opinionated.
Yes! Should haved played longer than just 1 minute though!
Nice shuffle. Echoes of Blind Blake. John is a great human being. One of the big ones. Makes the world a better place.
Sympatic guy who wrote some songs on Beatles level. Thank you John from the Netherlands.
I grew up in Coconut Grove....John was the first "only man I'll ever love".....still #1!!!!
One of my All time favorite pioneers.
He's very humble and self effacing.I love that.
class act, humble, dedicated artist! so many hits!
John Sabastian....The American Lennon McCartney song writer...As good...Totally underrated...Every song has that greatness...My favorite American music composer of the 1960's. Each song brilliantly recorded...So great and also a brilliant musician...His blues harp chops, totally fantastic...
Mama Mia: No two hits sound remotely the same but all have "that greatness" as you say. Intelligent pop music with depth and humour. In that sense he was right up there with Lennon & McCartney in 65-66. They thought so too...
I met him at a concert in CT. a couple of years ago-being an eyeglasses wearer myself,I asked him if he still had his cool 1960s eyeglasses-he said jovialy that he no longer had those glasses. They say he was the nicest, friendliest performer at Woodstock.
He was in charge of guitars in a tent take your boots off no mud in the tent
Did Tim Hardin leave a Harmony Soverign guitar behind at Woodstock there are a couple of those around in NY state
I absolutely love this man, his music, the Loving Spoonful. He is such a a gentleman and nice person. I met him in Utica years ago and we talked for quite a while....
Legend and a humble man 👏
The Love-in Spoon full are a special classic rock band for me I so many was. I was around 11 or 13 when they were at the height of popularity. Wonderful interview I stumbled on to here, IM ONE OF YOUR MINIONS AT 70 years old.
His lyrics were amazing. He actually used words and phrases that were rarely or never used before. Such as in Jug Band Music: "I'd begun to see things as they ain't." Do You Believe in Magic: "It'll start with a smile, it won't wipe off your face no matter how hard you try." Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind: "And just when you think she's that one in the world, your heart gets stolen by some mousy little girl." Nashville Cats: been playing since they's babies, got work before they's two."
Absolutely. I don't think anyone was a better lyricist during the 60s.
My folks had a great collection of albums that I grew up with. The Spoonful was one of the best! John seems like a really genuine guy.
He's in good shape. He still looks cool.
Pam H that's the benefits of hopefully never doing any drugs....like myself...I am right behind john..and look young...
John smoked weed and did acid, but then again those are not really drugs anyway
Got to see him May 17... signed my guitar and a CD cover as well as stood in the Texas heat while I took the 3rd selfie of my life - a right gentleman. Thanks for everything, John!
Beautiful man, beautiful music made my life a happier experience!
the spoonful were a big part of the soundtrack of junior high and summer camp....so many uptempo happy songs that were perfect for their time and place.....
A humble and gracious man.
Another great American rock singer and performer.
I love that he still has his sideburns.
What a great guy, modest and happy to be so. The Lovin' Spoonful still bring tears to my eyes when I hear their beautiful songs.
He makes show biz delightful and real and has a great connection with old time music
I've always been a fan of him and The Spoonful. So talented and modest. The first time I saw him on British TV. Not sure if it was Ready, Steady Go but there they were singing What a Day for a Daydream and John in his round glasses, looking so cool and relaxed, just blew me away.
He is great! Good interview. Thanks.
Thanks for the memories John !...thanks a lot !
Damn John Sebastian is a pop genius and it’s a shame he never got the credit
Love you John...your songs make my youth rekindle...RIP...
One of the greats. Wonderful to see him in such great form. The '60s was such a time
Thank you Jim for great interview!
great interview, my first lp's were Spoonful and still got them!
That's what I am talking about! Same here! Although I am only 15 so they are considerably newer. What album was the first one? Mine was Everything Playing, what spectacular music!
So talented and charming now like then. Lovely John Sebastian.
Also responsible for the theme from Welcome Back Kotter in 1976 an awesome theme back then
wnychevy09 His second number one hit single too after summer in the city
It is still a phenomenal theme song to this day!
I bought and loved the album he put out then. Wish I had it now
Seen him live at the isle of Wight festival in 1970 was a few feet away, he was joined by Zal Yanovski the guitarist from the Lovin Spoonful, couldnt belive my luck
What a great set that was. Brilliant.
What a legend, summer in the city is an amazing song
Some of my favourite music - happy, thought provoking, simple, complex - great memories and great dance music.
Thought provoking is right. Little known song "It's not time now" is a good practical lesson in psychology!
Great stuff!
He is like an older brother to me. Thanks John. I love you Man.
Interviewed him when David Grisman and John released "Satisfied" .. a great fun cd that I still adore. He was an amazing and fun interview - will never forget it. So glad I still have a copy of it
Seems very down to earth. Summer in the City has been one of my favourite songs since I was a kid. I'm 30 now.
I love Summer in the City. I saw him at the Isle of Wight Festival back in 1970, he came on on a beautiful sunny afternoon, a great day for a Daydream! I'm 76 now
My husband Chuck Lindert/ Lindert Guitars ,had the beauty of meeting up with John in Nashville NAMM show in the 80's. He liked Chuck's designs. We went out for dinner afterward. Good times.
I grew up on Venice Beach in this period...Man! Was I lucky! Nothing but crap out there today.
Some how my favorite songs of the sixties.
love this song writer!!!
and THE LOVING SPOONFUL
underrated legend
Just love him with the Spoonful and solo
What a great person, so humble and genuine. So sad that i never got to see John when i had the chance.
Had a very distinctive sound you can't forget.
Welcome Back is still my favourite. I'm a seventies girl.
Isn't it great when the person responsible for some of your favourite music turns out to be such a pleasant man?
Always loved the"
🎼🎤🎸🎵🎵🎵🎸🎸🎸🥁 Lovin' Spoonful"
"Avalon's My Home town"... Mississippi John Hurt.
I'd love to read an autobiography from John Sebastian. I wish he had played "Darlin' Be Home Soon" or You're A Big Boy Now".
Enjoyed that so much! Thanks for posting it.
You can really hear Mississippi John Hurt in JS's playing and singing. Marvelous
Love John sebastian....and the lovin spoonful 🎶