I recently went through the albums of The Association. I find them to be one of the best bands when it comes to harmonies. Never my Love is one of my favorite songs all time. My favorite album was Renaissance. It’s the first time I discovered the song No Fair at All and I love that song now. I’m so happy you are covering them. I’m a big fan of the 60’S folk rock scene like The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, and Lovin Spoonful.
Yes, thank you. The Association’s harmonies are so good and with all those singers, they are hard to beat. There are 4 parts to my Association series and those will released soon. The Byrds, Spoonful, and plenty more are on my radar.
I'm in my early 20s and I'm so glad I discovered this band several months ago. Their harmonies are breathtakingly beautiful and their arrangements are fantastic. "Windy" and "Never My Love" are perfect pop songs.
@@docsavage8640 If we're focusing on vocal groups from the 60s. 5th Dimension, Grassroots, Raiders, Union Gap and arguably Beach Boys etc. What made Association unique was they sang and played their own instruments live at the same time. Perhaps the only other band that did that was Karen Carpenter.
I have indeed read your book Mr. Searles! I found it incredibly detailed and very thorough. Loved it. Please forgive me for not mentioning the book at the end of Part 4 - I completely forgot. Part of my channel will be dedicated to book reviews like yours so _Cherish_ is on my radar. I'd love to ask you a few questions by email if that's acceptable.
So glad I happened upon this! I had the pleasure of meeting The Association after a concert in Providence. R. I. In 1967 at a Coffee shop . It was the first big concert I had been to and meeting them by chance was a dream come true!! Cherish is my favorite song.
One of them picked me up thumbing on the big island in the 90s..he asked me if I've heard of the association..I can't recall which guy it was..on Kona side.. Southbound.
Those two first albums of theirs were beyond classic, in my opinion. I saw them in concert during those years and they were incredible. They opened their show with a comedy routine called "The Machine", as they demonstrated their instruments, which was amazing. I appreciate them more and more as time goes by. My wife still claims "No Fair at All" was our song. Ha! Well maybe :)) Thanks so much for this!
What I love about the Association is the intricacy of the vocal harmonies. They weave in and out of each other, creating interesting melodic intervals. I'm curious of the chords created by these vocal intervals, whether they're just straight up majors, major 7ths, 9ths, etc. I love the Association.
@@williamblair9597 I understand that Terry Kirkman’s mother played the organ in their family’s church when he was growing up in Kansas. This led to Mr. Kirkman’s interest in music and the rest is musical history.
It's all perception. I grew up hearing them first run on pop radio. Their music helped shape my musical ear. Wurlitzer 200A, Wurlitzer 7300 combo organ, 12 Strings, acoustics, electrics, These guy's had major arranging and writing skills. I was fortunate enough to have seen them in the late 1970s at the Club Casino Hampton Beach NH. Literally feet from the group. On a hit of acid of course.
As a 6 yr old hearing my folks Radio in late 60s England I didn’t know them from Harpers Bazaar although I only had Windy and Feeling Groovy with which to be confused with ! It was one of the thrills of YT to be able to hear these gorgeous optimistic sounds once again for the first time since my early years because the average daytime british radio seemed to ignore all but the biggest sellers of that period. Thanks for the education 👍❤️ps their version of Anything Goes was another of those tunes !
Brian got my friends and family and I, in to many many concerts from 1969 to 1972. My heart is still broken at the loss of Brian. The Association is the most talented band of my life time. ❤
When I heard Brian's lead vocal on "Little Road and a Stone to Roll" from Waterbeds in Trinidad I became baffled as to why he didn't sing more leads. Such effective interpretation and emotion in his delivery. Sad he died so young, especially with young children.
I was fortunate to see them in 68-69 in Spokane Washington. I took my wife to be, the concert was outside at whitworth college. Then 30+ years ago they played at the Spokane County Fair. They still had the great sound.
grossly underrated group. their song "pandora's golden heebie jeebies" is one my all-time favs. just a strange, creepy folk-esque song with world music flourishes on top.
For anyone who really wants to know the complete background of this amazing group. Read the book, "The Association Cherish" by Malcolm Searles. It's 400 pages.
I've just discovered your channel, and am so glad you're doing these presentations on the music history of the 1960s era. I find myself listening more and more on Spotify to bands from that era, such as the Left Banke, the Guess Who, Spanky, the Association, Moody Blues, etc. etc. etc. Go man, go!
Recently I became a fan. Hearing them on the radio, I figured that they were one of those overly produced studio "bubble gum" bands of the day. Thanks to youtube I found that they were preforming the wall of sound with their vocals. Their live performances must have been awesome!
So Zappa was in a band which featured (if I have this right) Terry Kirkman, himself, and Jackson Pollock's son? Wish they made a record, I would have loved that.
I can't tell you how much I appreciated this series on The Association. I love music history and honestly didn't know anything about the history of their band. After watching your series, I have listened to and watched every video I could find of them and really appreciate their music so much more now. Thanks!
Wow!!! THE ASSOCIATION 6 Man Band! I grew up listening to their All of their albums!!! Since 16 years old, now at 70 years old The Association I still listen, cause brings good memories!
Would have LOVED to have heard The Association do Jimmy Webb's "MacArthur Park"!!! It was offered to them prior to Harris doing it!! Great extraordinary song, but have never really liked the style of Richard Harris.
The mix of great music was taken for granted in my youth, from folk and pop like this vocal group to rock bands Cream, Stepping Wolf, Hendrix. The harmonies were as good as you can get. Check out Wes Montgomery’s guitar 🎸 version of Windy. I love his arraignment of the melody in octaves. I learned a lot from his vision.
Wow the 60's looked like such a great time. I guess there is always a downside like the Viet Nam War, JFK being "hit" by our own government, the Manson "operation." But culturally, great music. That was the California of yesterday. Today unfortunately California has become a 3td world cesspool. Defacation in the streets. Homelessness. People living in tents. It's more common these days when people who live in Los Angeles are asked where they live, the answer is "not in America any longer" or "I live in Mexico."
The album covers in your backgrounds, Matt, are always worth takin note of & I often look them up & listen to them. Thunderball & Gene Clark popped out at me. I'll probably check them out later today. I'm wondering what that glowing yellow sunshine album cover is. Anyone know?
Excellent job. The best thing I ever heard about the Association was “too square for the hip, too hip for the square.” That’s the kind of trap they fell into. But they had a great sound, and I really liked them.
First off, thanks for even making a video about The Association. They are a very unsung group. Thanks for doing all of the research. I consider myself a big fan, have all their albums, but I didn't know much about them. Certainly the info about their producers was a revelation. So this video is terrific.
I loved the Association! I listen to their Greatest Hits but now I'll get some of their other albums(CD"s) and probably find a few songs that I never heard before.
Love that you released a three part Association documentary! First album, got to say the most psychedelic song (for another of your lists) is "Message of Our Love." (''They need the mess-age!') "Cherish" is fascinating: How could it be a hit? So many key modulations and different sections. And very subtle unlike "Good Vibrations" or "Bohemian Rhapsody." The RENAISSANCE album is not very strong. I'm glad you highlighted the two best tracks (and among the two best Association songs): "Memories of You" and "All Is Mine." Secretly, however, I do find "Angeline" rather amusing.
ASSOCIATION LIVE 1970 in SALT LAKE CITY. APRIL 3 at the University.... 1970 2 disk album. The best ever live performance, of anyone !! up there with the BEST OF THE BEST.....
I was about 14 in 1967, and the first boy-girl party was at one our group of friends house. It was kind of the first time some of us had the junior high school boy-girl “crushes”. Remember dancing to The Association songs. So whenever I hear those songs, makes me think of that. Amazingly I’m still friends with many of those same people. Next year we’ll have our 50th high school reunion.
"Cherish" may be the only song that can stand next to "God Only Knows." "Everything That Touches You" comes close to being in that class as well. Such a classy sound. I have so many of their singles, which I purchased as they were released. They got attention in their time, but seem to have been forgotten these days. Thanks for bringing back such wonderful memories.
Thanks! Matt. I was in LA in the early 60's and listened to the British Invasion ..... the Beach bands .... and the Folk Artists. You did a fantastic job during this 4-part series telling The ASSOCIATION story ..... that maybe even most ardent fans are not aware of. Thanks for the in-depth research. Thoroughly enjoyed. The ASSOCATION played the whimsical and romantic soundtrack of my high school years from 1967 to '71.
I appreciate your two part history of the Association. I have often wondered what happened to them after having 4 monster hits like - Along Comes Mary, Cherish, Never My Love and Windy. We also had the "live" album at some point. They were somewhat of a mystery - until your video. THANKS!
MY FAVOURITE ASSOCIATION SONG...........TIME FOR LIVIN' ......I don't think us brits appreciate the American greats like Spanky and our gang and Association.
" No Fair At All " is MY personal favorite by the group. In Denver, it made it to the Top 20-----i believe, around #17 or so, but no higher, & I never understood why; it is gorgeous. -------------MJL
I’m probably the only one who knows that you have the album “Sunshine” by The Archies on your top shelf. It would be interesting if you did a show onThe Archies, since they beat out The Rolling Stones for the #1 record of1969 with their “Sugar, Sugar”. Strange but true!!!
One of my favorite lyrics ever? I took off my watch, found I had all the time in the world: Ah, Renaissance. Pandora’s Go,den Heebie Jeebies. Love that song.
The insertion of the relevant video clips and historic photos really make these band histories fun to watch. Of course, without the well researched histories (I trust) it would all be for nought. Great work!
Thank you for your appreciation and assessment of this overlooked band. You hit the nail on the head. Looking forward to watching part 2. I love what you do. Cheers.
The Men sounds like another type of The wrecking Crew! I grew up in the 60's and loved the Association, The Young rascals, The hollies, The Byrds and of course The Beatles!! Such a musically rich time and probably never to be repeated! I'm a new subscriber and def a fan! Great job on your vids man!!
I lived on the Big Island(Hawaii island) in the80s-90s, where by chance I met the Yester brothers at a local coffee shop. I didnt know much about the Association but we talked about music and that I was an aspiring song writer. I was invited by Jim to record one of my tunes at his home studio. Another interesting person I met was Adrian Barber. He also lived in Hawaii. I picked him.up hitchhiking. His story blew my mind. Hes from.Liverpool, built amps for the Beatles, had his own group but made his mark as an engineer working with Led Zep, Cream, Allman bros and many others.
Their first album cover looks like their name is the ASSOGIATION. In the mid 60's Leonard Bernstein was asked about modern pop music and he said (paraphrased) "Pop music of today is a mess. The only groups putting out anything good are the Beatles and the Association." He also said that the Beatles were our age’s Schubert. Having Leonard Bernstein place the Association along with the Beatles, especially under this description, is high praise.
Wow..VERY GOOD, history, SIR ~ ! ~ > Could you also, checkout Gary Puckett and the Union Gap, along with Jay and the Americans. Herb Alpert, as well. GOOD MUSIC/LYRICS of the era......thankyou. These are just a few, of the '' unknown wonders '' as are the Fifth Dimension, and the group of '' Good Morning, Starshine ''. etc etc...... thankyou, too much. oldguy
I remember the Association on the radio 1969/70. I’m talking my 6th and 7th grade time. Beautiful songs but the scene was changing. This being the SF Bay Area where my family lived
the song Cherish has always been my favorite song because someone in the band is actually playing the door bell. Back in the 60's I lived in a home that had that same doorbell and whenever someone rang it, I would hum the Cherish tune...ding dong....ding dong....
TY for this great and very informative video. The Association was my favorite American band during the 60s and early 70s. They had 7 guys, and they could all sing. As you said, their show was tightly scripted, with comedy and song intros. The Association was the most professional on-stage band I've ever seen. And also as you said, Brian Cole was the on-stage leader and a crowd favorite. PS--fwiw, I disagree with calling The Association a "sunshine pop" band. The Association, like many other bands in the 60s, played "folk-rock" or even "rock-folk." But not "sunshine pop."
I see you have Album 1700 in the background there. The cover looks very different than my cassette. Perhaps you can do a video like this on Peter, Paul and Mary; they were one of my favorite 60's bands. Perhaps also a video on the Turtles would be fun.
“Cherish” was released in 1966. I started playing drums in fifth grade, Same year. Played around with my grandfathers Guitar off and on. I bought an acoustic guitar in 1972, my freshman year in college. The first song I learned from start to finish was “Cherish”. I really have no idea why I picked that song. Of course, stairway to Heaven was the second song I learned.
I always thought The Association sounded like a mid 60's Wrigley's Gum or Pepsi commercial. Very talented and memorable songs but very corporate and safe.
as a kid I used to have this spy movie that would play thru my mind (i was a kid spy) and it was all driven by a group of records I'd play. They included Mr. Bojangles (my code name) and Along Came Mary and a few more I can't remember now. A.C.Mary was the theme song. LOL
I have everything they made and I love it all , everyone contributed a major part to the sound, If Terry had only written 2 songs, Cherish and Everything... he would still be considered a genius. I never get tired of them
Maybe you should know that windy and cherish were the words written by a 11 yr old boy. Back in spring of 1966 on Governors Island NYC. And they disappeared.then that lady put music To those words
You played the b-side of their very first single " Babe, I'm Gonna Leave You", but not the a-side itself. As a Led Zeppelin fan I would have loved to have heard it. Oh well I guess I'll have to search for it on You Tube. edit. Just heard it and it'd pretty good ( better than the b-side) and I also checked out a live version they did about 1970 and it's definately more rock orientated being post Led Zeppelin's version.
One of my favourite bands , beautiful harmonies , simple beautiful organic acoustic instrumentation , chill vibes and the band itself seemed really down to earth and friendly
This is one of the few documentaries, if you will, on this band. It's really great to hear this information. Thank you for the thorough and detailed information on how the band evolved. I often wonder why they weren't as recognized by the beatles. I think their songwriting is equal to the beatles, they're harmonies, their performances. Obviously these were guys that were very serious about creating and performing their own work.
Thanks, Matt. The Association aren't usually considered a progressive band, but they were actually a huge influence on early Yes. And not just with the multi-part vocals. There was an element of adventure to their songs that isn't fully appreciated.
I wasn't aware all those songs were one band, I thought they were just one offs from long forgottens.. The problem was that terribly forgettable name. May as well have called themselves The Bureau, or The Department or The Agency......wouldn't have made any difference.
Wow! I never knew they were recognized by Brian Wilson. That must have been quite a thrill to be acknowledged by Brian Wilson--the master of all creative harmonies.
Never My Love, was the best Make Out song ever! Always loved these Guys, So Talented!
I recently went through the albums of The Association. I find them to be one of the best bands when it comes to harmonies. Never my Love is one of my favorite songs all time. My favorite album was Renaissance. It’s the first time I discovered the song No Fair at All and I love that song now. I’m so happy you are covering them. I’m a big fan of the 60’S folk rock scene like The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, and Lovin Spoonful.
Yes, thank you. The Association’s harmonies are so good and with all those singers, they are hard to beat. There are 4 parts to my Association series and those will released soon. The Byrds, Spoonful, and plenty more are on my radar.
Sagittarius…..”MyWorld Fell Down (single version especially)”…Did Brian W. Work with them?
@@h.markhorton8188 My World Fell Down = Bruce Johnston + Glenn Campbell on vocals
I'm in my early 20s and I'm so glad I discovered this band several months ago. Their harmonies are breathtakingly beautiful and their arrangements are fantastic. "Windy" and "Never My Love" are perfect pop songs.
I'm in the same boat my favourite from them is "No Fair At All".
Wow I'm in my early 70's and lived it! Sucks growing old
The Wrecking Crew had a lot to do the tightness of the first album.
…and the 3rd (Insight Out) and 4th (Birthday) as well.
I was going to guess that
My favorite bassist...Carol Kaye!
What made the Association so unusual perhaps, was unlike other LA bands, they could really play live and they were very good.
Ridiculous comment given other L.A. bands could and did play well. But the Association pulling off those harmonies live is still a hell of a feat.
@@docsavage8640 If we're focusing on vocal groups from the 60s. 5th Dimension, Grassroots, Raiders, Union Gap and arguably Beach Boys etc. What made Association unique was they sang and played their own instruments live at the same time. Perhaps the only other band that did that was Karen Carpenter.
Versatile and their Melodies. Melodies count for more than the words for me.
Great show - but you haven't read my biography on the band - 'Cherish (The Story of America's First Folk-Rock Band)' - by any chance, have you ?
I have indeed read your book Mr. Searles! I found it incredibly detailed and very thorough. Loved it. Please forgive me for not mentioning the book at the end of Part 4 - I completely forgot. Part of my channel will be dedicated to book reviews like yours so _Cherish_ is on my radar. I'd love to ask you a few questions by email if that's acceptable.
I have always loved the Association. Brings back beautiful memories from my middle school days when life was not complicated.
I was a baby boy who slept on the floor of my daddy's 58 Oldsmobile and hearing Wendy, and the other hits. Thank you so much!!
So glad I happened upon this! I had the pleasure of meeting The Association after a concert in Providence. R. I. In 1967 at a Coffee shop . It was the first big concert I had been to and meeting them by chance was a dream come true!! Cherish is my favorite song.
What a great story! They were my first concert too but in 1983. Thanks for the comment!
One of them picked me up thumbing on the big island in the 90s..he asked me if I've heard of the association..I can't recall which guy it was..on Kona side.. Southbound.
@@foresttemple1380 it was probably Larry Ramos, Jr. he lived/grew up there...great guy.
I jus want "Cherish" and "" Never my Love" over and over again!
Those two first albums of theirs were beyond classic, in my opinion. I saw them in concert during those years and they were incredible. They opened their show with a comedy routine called "The Machine", as they demonstrated their instruments, which was amazing. I appreciate them more and more as time goes by. My wife still claims "No Fair at All" was our song. Ha! Well maybe :)) Thanks so much for this!
What I love about the Association is the intricacy of the vocal harmonies. They weave in and out of each other, creating interesting melodic intervals. I'm curious of the chords created by these vocal intervals, whether they're just straight up majors, major 7ths, 9ths, etc.
I love the Association.
I suspect a few of these boys had some "Sunday go to Meeting" choir experience.
@@williamblair9597
I understand that Terry Kirkman’s mother played the organ in their family’s church when he was growing up in Kansas. This led to Mr. Kirkman’s interest in music and the rest is musical history.
It's all perception.
I grew up hearing them first run on pop radio.
Their music helped shape my musical ear.
Wurlitzer 200A, Wurlitzer 7300 combo organ, 12 Strings, acoustics, electrics,
These guy's had major arranging and writing skills.
I was fortunate enough to have seen them in the late 1970s at the Club Casino Hampton Beach NH.
Literally feet from the group.
On a hit of acid of course.
As a 6 yr old hearing my folks Radio in late 60s England I didn’t know them from Harpers Bazaar although I only had Windy and Feeling Groovy with which to be confused with ! It was one of the thrills of YT to be able to hear these gorgeous optimistic sounds once again for the first time since my early years because the average daytime british radio seemed to ignore all but the biggest sellers of that period. Thanks for the education 👍❤️ps their version of Anything Goes was another of those tunes !
Brian got my friends and family and I, in to many many concerts from 1969 to 1972. My heart is still broken at the loss of Brian. The Association is the most talented band of my life time. ❤
When I heard Brian's lead vocal on "Little Road and a Stone to Roll" from Waterbeds in Trinidad I became baffled as to why he didn't sing more leads. Such effective interpretation and emotion in his delivery. Sad he died so young, especially with young children.
@@docsavage8640he was a great friend to me and his death broke many many hearts
@@monicalillich8503 including their's...(the band).
I was fortunate to see them in 68-69 in Spokane Washington. I took my wife to be, the concert was outside at whitworth college. Then 30+ years ago they played at the Spokane County Fair. They still had the great sound.
I’m having a new appreciation for this fantastic group. I was too young when they were around.
grossly underrated group. their song "pandora's golden heebie jeebies" is one my all-time favs. just a strange, creepy folk-esque song with world music flourishes on top.
For anyone who really wants to know the complete background of this amazing group. Read the book, "The Association Cherish" by Malcolm Searles. It's 400 pages.
Good to know. Will have to read it.
Do they talk about Bob Page at all in that book?
I've just discovered your channel, and am so glad you're doing these presentations on the music history of the 1960s era. I find myself listening more and more on Spotify to bands from that era, such as the Left Banke, the Guess Who, Spanky, the Association, Moody Blues, etc. etc. etc. Go man, go!
I'd ask my mother to play their Greatest Hits on vinyl in the 70s. I'm middle aged now and I've been listening to them ever since.
Recently I became a fan. Hearing them on the radio, I figured that they were one of those overly produced studio "bubble gum" bands of the day. Thanks to youtube I found that they were preforming the wall of sound with their vocals. Their live performances must have been awesome!
yes. they were.
I will be watching every, any and all “ pop go the sixties “ without fail “
Great video! I’ve been watching The Association videos on TH-cam and recently bought a couple of their albums.
So Zappa was in a band which featured (if I have this right) Terry Kirkman, himself, and Jackson Pollock's son? Wish they made a record, I would have loved that.
You are correct! I got this from the Malcolm Searles book on the Association: www.amazon.com/Association-cherish-Malcolm-C-Searles/dp/1789013615
They were great! Love the association. The harmonies were impeccable.
I can't tell you how much I appreciated this series on The Association. I love music history and honestly didn't know anything about the history of their band. After watching your series, I have listened to and watched every video I could find of them and really appreciate their music so much more now. Thanks!
I'm glad you liked it! I had a great time making them.
Wow!!! THE ASSOCIATION 6 Man Band! I grew up listening to their All of their albums!!! Since 16 years old, now at 70 years old The Association I still listen, cause brings good memories!
Great video. Love the Association. Never My Love is one of the greatest recordings of the era. Unforgettable. Such a shame about Brian. So young.
When I hear bands like the association the Dave Clark Five it brings back memories when I was very young in the early 60s
Would have LOVED to have heard The Association do Jimmy Webb's "MacArthur Park"!!! It was offered to them prior to Harris doing it!! Great extraordinary song, but have never really liked the style of Richard Harris.
I can't believe they didn't think much of "Cherish" at first! I loved it from the first time.
"Everyone knows it's WINDY! I'm learning the "Windy" bass line, now! LOL! I may buy a Recorder just to play it for this song.
The mix of great music was taken for granted in my youth, from folk and pop like this vocal group to rock bands Cream, Stepping Wolf, Hendrix. The harmonies were as good as you can get. Check out Wes Montgomery’s guitar 🎸 version of Windy. I love his arraignment of the melody in octaves. I learned a lot from his vision.
The Association was a great band. My favorite was Brian Cole. RIP
Wow the 60's looked like such a great time. I guess there is always a downside like the Viet Nam War, JFK being "hit" by our own government, the Manson "operation." But culturally, great music. That was the California of yesterday. Today unfortunately California has become a 3td world cesspool. Defacation in the streets. Homelessness. People living in tents. It's more common these days when people who live in Los Angeles are asked where they live, the answer is "not in America any longer" or "I live in Mexico."
The album covers in your backgrounds, Matt, are always worth takin note of & I often look them up & listen to them. Thunderball & Gene Clark popped out at me. I'll probably check them out later today. I'm wondering what that glowing yellow sunshine album cover is. Anyone know?
That is the Archies 'Sunshine'. I change the albums once per month or so. I have a Christmas theme now.
I like the Association, because of their vocal harmonies, and the happy music they made. Cheers!
Excellent job. The best thing I ever heard about the Association was “too square for the hip, too hip for the square.” That’s the kind of trap they fell into. But they had a great sound, and I really liked them.
Wow! I had no idea how many big names would show up in this band's history. Zappa, interesting.. Keep the videos up. Good stuff
Thank you! More to come.
First off, thanks for even making a video about The Association. They are a very unsung group.
Thanks for doing all of the research. I consider myself a big fan, have all their albums, but I didn't know much about them. Certainly the info about their producers was a revelation. So this video is terrific.
I loved the Association! I listen to their Greatest Hits but now I'll get some of their other albums(CD"s) and probably find a few songs that I never heard before.
Love that you released a three part Association documentary! First album, got to say the most psychedelic song (for another of your lists) is "Message of Our Love." (''They need the mess-age!') "Cherish" is fascinating: How could it be a hit? So many key modulations and different sections. And very subtle unlike "Good Vibrations" or "Bohemian Rhapsody."
The RENAISSANCE album is not very strong. I'm glad you highlighted the two best tracks (and among the two best Association songs): "Memories of You" and "All Is Mine." Secretly, however, I do find "Angeline" rather amusing.
ASSOCIATION LIVE 1970 in SALT LAKE CITY. APRIL 3 at the University.... 1970 2 disk album. The best ever live performance, of anyone !! up there with the BEST OF THE BEST.....
and then there was Spanky & Our Gang and Harper's Bizarre.
a beautiful girl i met n soythern cal. she played this song? CHERISH
I was 4 years old when the song windy came out 1967 Mary ogrady
One of my all time favorites!!!! I have listen to at least one of their songs everyday for over 30 years!!!! Thank you for this video!
The WRECKING CREW plays the ASSOCIATION....
Yes hi my name is Mary and I like the song along comes Mary
I was about 14 in 1967, and the first boy-girl party was at one our group of friends house. It was kind of the first time some of us had the junior high school boy-girl “crushes”. Remember dancing to The Association songs.
So whenever I hear those songs, makes me think of that.
Amazingly I’m still friends with many of those same people. Next year we’ll have our 50th high school reunion.
"Cherish" may be the only song that can stand next to "God Only Knows." "Everything That Touches You" comes close to being in that class as well. Such a classy sound. I have so many of their singles, which I purchased as they were released. They got attention in their time, but seem to have been forgotten these days. Thanks for bringing back such wonderful memories.
They certainly didn't need session musicians
Thanks! Matt. I was in LA in the early 60's and listened to the British Invasion ..... the Beach bands .... and the Folk Artists. You did a fantastic job during this 4-part series telling The ASSOCIATION story ..... that maybe even most ardent fans are not aware of. Thanks for the in-depth research. Thoroughly enjoyed. The ASSOCATION played the whimsical and romantic soundtrack of my high school years from 1967 to '71.
I appreciate the warm comment Dan - thank you!
Some really incredible songs and a great part of the 60s
Classical Gas - wow I loved that 😍 song!
The.legend.carol.kaye.who.played.on
Everything.from.ritchie.valenz.labamba.
To.addams.family.tv.show.sountrack
Very nicely done mate, professional for sure and you have done great research!
Thank you Mark - more to come!
I appreciate your two part history of the Association. I have often wondered what happened to them after having 4 monster hits like - Along Comes Mary, Cherish, Never My Love and Windy. We also had the "live" album at some point. They were somewhat of a mystery - until your video. THANKS!
You got me to listen to Inside Out last night on vinyl. Hadn't spun it in 20 years. Better than I thought.
MY FAVOURITE ASSOCIATION SONG...........TIME FOR LIVIN' ......I don't think us brits appreciate the American greats like Spanky and our gang and Association.
" No Fair At All " is MY personal favorite by the group. In Denver, it made it to the Top 20-----i believe, around #17 or so, but no higher, & I never understood why; it is gorgeous. -------------MJL
What a shame it only hit #51 nationally. But it may have had to do with Valiant Records going out of business.. not sure.
The talent pool back in the sixties was incredible and school bands/music classes were so important in that 👏 "it's all over now baby blue"
I’m probably the only one who knows that you have the album “Sunshine” by The Archies on your top shelf.
It would be interesting if you did a show onThe Archies, since they beat out The Rolling Stones for the #1 record of1969 with their “Sugar, Sugar”. Strange but true!!!
An Archies video is in the works so stay tuned! Thanks for the request.
One of my favorite lyrics ever? I took off my watch, found I had all the time in the world: Ah, Renaissance. Pandora’s Go,den Heebie Jeebies. Love that song.
The insertion of the relevant video clips and historic photos really make these band histories fun to watch. Of course, without the well researched histories (I trust) it would all be for nought. Great work!
Thank you, Dan!
They are the best band of their type!!! Ever...every lp a dandy!!!great job
Thank you for your appreciation and assessment of this overlooked band. You hit the nail on the head. Looking forward to watching part 2.
I love what you do. Cheers.
Thank you for watching, Jahn!
The Men sounds like another type of The wrecking Crew! I grew up in the 60's and loved the Association, The Young rascals, The hollies, The Byrds and of course The Beatles!! Such a musically rich time and probably never to be repeated! I'm a new subscriber and def a fan! Great job on your vids man!!
I lived on the Big Island(Hawaii island) in the80s-90s, where by chance I met the Yester brothers at a local coffee shop. I didnt know much about the Association but we talked about music and that I was an aspiring song writer. I was invited by Jim to record one of my tunes at his home studio. Another interesting person I met was Adrian Barber. He also lived in Hawaii. I picked him.up hitchhiking. His story blew my mind. Hes from.Liverpool, built amps for the Beatles, had his own group but made his mark as an engineer working with Led Zep, Cream, Allman bros and many others.
Their first album cover looks like their name is the ASSOGIATION.
In the mid 60's Leonard Bernstein was asked about modern pop music and he said (paraphrased) "Pop music of today is a mess. The only groups putting out anything good are the Beatles and the Association." He also said that the Beatles were our age’s Schubert.
Having Leonard Bernstein place the Association along with the Beatles, especially under this description, is high praise.
Great group Mary
Love this group
Wow..VERY GOOD, history, SIR ~ ! ~ > Could you also, checkout Gary Puckett and the Union Gap, along with Jay and the Americans. Herb Alpert, as well. GOOD MUSIC/LYRICS of the era......thankyou. These are just a few, of the '' unknown wonders '' as are the Fifth Dimension, and the group of '' Good Morning, Starshine ''. etc etc...... thankyou, too much.
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Wow, great presentation. Thank you so much!
Saw them at Vets Auditorium, Des Moines, 1971.
During our PUNK phase (early 1980s) ; we found the Goldebriers LP in "the bins" and bought it. Kinda became an "in joke" to us.
I remember the Association on the radio 1969/70. I’m talking my 6th and 7th grade time. Beautiful songs but the scene was changing. This being the SF Bay Area where my family lived
the song Cherish has always been my favorite song because someone in the band is actually playing the door bell. Back in the 60's I lived in a home that had that same doorbell and whenever someone rang it, I would hum the Cherish tune...ding dong....ding dong....
TY for this great and very informative video. The Association was my favorite American band during the 60s and early 70s. They had 7 guys, and they could all sing.
As you said, their show was tightly scripted, with comedy and song intros. The Association was the most professional on-stage band I've ever seen. And also as you said, Brian Cole was the on-stage leader and a crowd favorite.
PS--fwiw, I disagree with calling The Association a "sunshine pop" band. The Association, like many other bands in the 60s, played "folk-rock" or even "rock-folk." But not "sunshine pop."
I see you have Album 1700 in the background there. The cover looks very different than my cassette. Perhaps you can do a video like this on Peter, Paul and Mary; they were one of my favorite 60's bands. Perhaps also a video on the Turtles would be fun.
Both of those bands are on my list! Stay tuned.
Breaking Bad was one of their biggest promoter’s
There’s an irony of a band named “The Association” seldomly remembered
“Cherish” was released in 1966. I started playing drums in fifth grade, Same year. Played around with my grandfathers Guitar off and on. I bought an acoustic guitar in 1972, my freshman year in college. The first song I learned from start to finish was “Cherish”. I really have no idea why I picked that song. Of course, stairway to Heaven was the second song I learned.
I always thought The Association sounded like a mid 60's Wrigley's Gum or Pepsi commercial. Very talented and memorable songs but very corporate and safe.
Nice job. First time here. What happens when you've covered the entire 1960's, bro?
Had I started at age 20, I stilll probably couldn't exhaust the subject! Thanks for watching - more to come.
as a kid I used to have this spy movie that would play thru my mind (i was a kid spy) and it was all driven by a group of records I'd play. They included Mr. Bojangles (my code name) and Along Came Mary and a few more I can't remember now. A.C.Mary was the theme song. LOL
I still love them
I have everything they made and I love it all , everyone contributed a major part to the sound, If Terry had only written 2 songs, Cherish and Everything... he would still be considered a genius. I never get tired of them
I basically lived at that Troubadour 1981 - 1983 some of 84. Saw tons of proto Hair Metal bands there
On “Never My Love”, I heard The Association wasn’t even allowed to play! It was ALL The Wrecking Crew!
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Welcome, antarctic orb!
Maybe you should know that windy and cherish were the words written by a 11 yr old boy. Back in spring of 1966 on
Governors Island NYC. And they disappeared.then that lady put music
To those words
You played the b-side of their very first single " Babe, I'm Gonna Leave You", but not the a-side itself. As a Led Zeppelin fan I would have loved to have heard it. Oh well I guess I'll have to search for it on You Tube.
edit. Just heard it and it'd pretty good ( better than the b-side) and I also checked out a live version they did about 1970 and it's definately more rock orientated being post Led Zeppelin's version.
Sheesh, the Association! Loved Along Comes Mary…..Cherish was our high school prom song. But, too light weight. Maybe your video will challenge that.
One of my favourite bands , beautiful harmonies , simple beautiful organic acoustic instrumentation , chill vibes and the band itself seemed really down to earth and friendly
This is one of the few documentaries, if you will, on this band. It's really great to hear this information. Thank you for the thorough and detailed information on how the band evolved. I often wonder why they weren't as recognized by the beatles. I think their songwriting is equal to the beatles, they're harmonies, their performances. Obviously these were guys that were very serious about creating and performing their own work.
Thanks, Matt. The Association aren't usually considered a progressive band, but they were actually a huge influence on early Yes. And not just with the multi-part vocals. There was an element of adventure to their songs that isn't fully appreciated.
WINDY!! Also didn't realise they were a multicultural band until i just saw the video for windy a second ago.
I wasn't aware all those songs were one band, I thought they were just one offs from long forgottens..
The problem was that terribly forgettable name. May as well have called themselves The Bureau, or The Department or The Agency......wouldn't have made any difference.
Wow! I never knew they were recognized by Brian Wilson. That must have been quite a thrill to be acknowledged by Brian Wilson--the master of all creative harmonies.
SUPERB!!!! Just watched all 4 parts. Very informative. And concise. Love their music. Glorious harmonies. A great joy to watch. thankyou
Thank you, Michael - more to come!