Easily one of the most beautiful songs EVER written in the pop/rock area. The songwriter, Terry Kirkman, who also wrote the brilliant "Cherish," just passed away last week.
Thank you for taking my request. This is my absolute favorite song by the Association. It is simply beautiful, and the lyrics express exactly my feelings for my late girlfriend, Julie, who died nearly seven years ago. In fact, I dedicated it to her, shortly after her death. Hang on tightly to that precious LOVE that so obviously binds you together as a couple. Thanks again ........
@@dalehood1846 Thank you so much, Dale. Your kind words are taken to heart. Time and the well wishes from good people like you have done much to heal the hurt from my loss. Thank you again.
@davidzimmerli489 great comment. I'm so sorry you lost your girlfriend. You did things right to be able to hurt the way you have. My wife left me 5 years ago after 23 years of marriage and I am still hurting like you have so I think I understand. In this song, I really like the repeated "love " at the end.
@@gregorywilliams5105 My condolences to you, Greg, on your loss. Unfortunately, this is an experience we all have in common as mortal human beings. The one good thing I gained from Julie's passing is that I am more empathetic about other people's hurt as a result of tragedy. Before Julie died I could sympathize, but after she passed, I could actually feel and experience their pain. I have found that even though we never forget that person and the wonderful times we shared together, time does heal to a degree. I never thought I could survive after she was gone, but with the support of relatives and friends I did. I'll never be the same, but I'm a better and stronger man today. All the best to you, Greg, and a Happy 2024 to you! DAVE .....
The time has come to re-evaluate the Association and their brilliant body of work. With hindsight of nearly 60 years, a case can be made that they were better than all the other harmony groups from the '60s, including the Beach Boys. And they had killer tunes.
this is from '68, & it's my all-time #1 song by these very underrated guys. this is another song they labored over trying to get the 6 part harmony right. Terry Kirkman wrote it also.
When I was in high school I was going to go on a first date with a nice guy. When he came to pick me up of course he had to come in. (House rules) He went straight to the piano and played and sang this and Cherish. ❤❤❤❤❤
Cherish would be my next suggestion, Never My Love, Along Comes Mary, Time For Livin', those are the biggest ones for this group and vocally they were as good as it gets with this type of pop harmonizing. Glad you enjoyed it, I appreciate your channel and your attitude toward music in general. Keep it up guys.
Like you guys .... I was hooked on the Association during the 60's. You are are not alone in the appreciation of this quality music. With thanks to THE WRECKING CREW.
Always loved this song...I've never seen this anywhere, but I suspect that this song had its inspiration from the Beatles' "All You Need Is Love" from a year earlier. The summer of love - 1967. Many love songs followed for a few years. My favorite part of this song is the bass, which is almost played as a lead instrument at the song's beginning...........
This is why you guys are the best reactors you get it. This was fantastic it was real. Best one since you did I Only Have Eyes for You which was another reaction that had a magic to it. The 60s songs just had a vibe that is undeniable. Association and Young Rascals stay with them a while they each had many great songs.
I was born in 1970, and when I was very young, I drove my father crazy asking to him to repeatedly play his LP of this group's greatest hits. It's been one of my favorite albums for about 50 years.
I grew up in the 60's and yes these are beautiful lyrics and harmonizing.Very romantic and words any woman would love to hear.Thanks guys for writing and singing such great songs.
This is my favorite Association song, and one of my favorite songs all-time. The harmonies are so tight, and are a trademark of the band. Another favorite is "Requiem for the Masses", which is an anti-war anthem. It was written during the time of Vietnam, but it applies to all wars.
Wow! Yhe Association! And 1968 is the year I graduated from high school. Their songs bring up sp many memories! ❤Thank you guys for reacting to so many of their songs. Now, y weou need to do "Cherish" and you will love it! Trust me! Love to you both from Kansas! 😂
I had the Association , back in the day , on my 8 track tapes ......And this ....was my favorite of the many great hits the owned ..Their harmony , the music ......was A class .
The lead singer, Terry Kirkman, was the songwriter/ poet of this song and many others (such as "Cherish"). Sadly, Terry recently passed away in September 2023. Another composition -although not a love song - is "Requiem for the Masses". (look up the song as performed on The Smothers Brothers show). It is a 6 part harmony, full voiced song that is actually a protest song about the Vietnam war. Guarantee that it is unlike anything you've ever heard. They were a truly remarkable band
I've Loved these guys since I first heard them in the early to mid 60s,... If you can't feel them you couldn't possibly have a heart. Cherish... Never My Love...etc... Beautiful unmatched love songs.
Mel, you asked about how they are able to reel you in with just the first few lines. And why the songs of the 30's, 40's, 50's, and 60's are some of the greatest songs and performers the world has ever known. These guys were extraordinary and were far ahead of their time. The Association were brilliant, and each member had a great voice. It is why when they harmonized it is off the charts brilliant and beautiful. You have to do a reaction to one of their biggest hits..."Along Comes Mary" (Smothers Brothers Show April 9, 1967). They did a comedy skit while they were introducing the song. It was quite funny and hilarious. A must see and hear. Always appreciate your reaction to "The Association." One of the greatest groups that came out of the 60's. Awesome!
Music may not be made like this anymore but you can listen to ALL the music of the past and pass it down to the younger generations so it won't be forgotten.
Shawn and Mel, I am so happy that you’re going down The Association rabbit hole. Another song by The Association you should react to is “Time For Living”.
Glad you guys see it! My favorite song from the '60s - right there! And that album - Birthday - SAME! Btw, the tall guy in front who also wrote the song - Terry Kirkman - just passed only a couple of months ago. RIP. ✌️ out.
This is the type music that is catagorized as Sunshine Pop music. The harmony vocals are the features of Sunshine Pop. The Fifth Dimension, Friends of Distinction, Mama's and the Papa's, Free Design, Spanky and Our Gang are a few groups that released Sunshine Pop. Love your reaction to the songs the Association performed.
'Cherish' is the bands biggest hit/ My favorite Association song is the B side of Never My Love titled Requiem For The Masses. The harmonies are over the top Amazing! With a few Latin phrases for good measure. A criminally overlooked and underappreciated song (IMHO) RNB
It is an outrage that even if this type of song still existed in today's society, it may not even sell because today's youth haven't been exposed to real poetry, and romantic sentiment today is basically the equivalent of nudie picks. Its no wonder that everyone is sad and disillusioned. Beauty and high culture are not celebrated today. Thanks for sharing this type of material. Hopefully, it's not just old timers that can appreciate it.
No, "everyone" is NOT "sad and disillusioned." This is one of the most over-the-top "what's wrong with kids today?" comments I've ever seen. I have seen similar comments going back to 1900. They appear to be a common side-effect of aging. Perhaps if you did not have such a distorted view of all young people, you would feel more optimistic. As for me, I'm 53, and the older I get, the more frustrated I get with OLD people. Whenever young people hope to change the world, regardless of whether it would be an improvement, there are old people opposing them.
@@JPMadden No, its not the kids' fault they've been raised on crap sandwiches. That's the fault of the parents, and then the schools. I'm saying when kids are offered great art, and higher standards of education, they produce greatness. Today, there is no common bond in society, everything is polarized, and we get kids acting out. The sadness and disillusion is all around, from tent cities, drug addictions/overdosing, and if you are from a city like Baltimore you get 23 public schools that cant produce a single student competent in math or reading. And to my point it is a kid saying why bother, no one cares, I'm not accountable to anyone, and survival means violence. Kids don't even know what gender they are anymore. All this produces shitty art, with a bleak perspective. How do explain new forms of music like drill, glorifying killing? Garbage in, garbage out. I'm not saying kids can't produce music that measures up to the old stuff, it's just that the circumstances of their lives makes it difficult to identify with this type of music, and they certainly wouldn't download songs like this one.
That was the year I graduated from H.S., the music then was very different from today although there is some fantastic music being recorded now but rarely heard on the radio-(Enya,Vince Gill, Loreena McKennitt to name a few)
You are right that this music doesn’t exist anymore. People don’t show emotion like this anymore. Men don’t have the romance like they used to. Society needs this music again
How is it that you guys went down The Association rabbit hole, and you haven't reacted to their biggest hit, "Cherish" yet? This is a great song and was one of the biggest songs of 1966.
Really appreciated your reaction. Love songs like this show the respect between men and women. I feel today’s songs are disrespectful of pure relationships.
This is my favorite Association song and I believe it was their last top ten hit. I was finishing up my final year in elementary school 6th grade and having just reached puberty I thought I was ready for love. So young and naive.
Nobody writes true love songs anymore - you are absolutely right. This group is one of the most underrated of the 1960s - their greatest hits is one of my favorite albums of all time.
Please listen to "Cherish" next by them!!! That was my parent's wedding song in 1972 and they are still married to this day. It would mean a lot to me. You two are awesome!!
The songs had soul and especially that you can understand the words. The men were proud and respectful of women back then and the women had pride in themselves and expected men to love and cherish them and their love. Your reputation was uppermost in their everyday lives. Those were the days when you didn't give your love to just anyone. Those were the good old days.
I'll just say this - you got the message ! Anything by The Association is the best pop music possible. ••••••••••••• try a song titled 'Love Can Make You Happy' by the group - MERCY. Circa year 1969.
Give Ed Sullivan credit if you got to be on his show you got National attention. Jim Yester and Terry Kirkman did a beautiful job on this song. I'm so proud Jim Yester made Alabama proud of him. 😊
You two should definitely react to the video of their Along Comes Mary from 1966 on the TV show Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour because it has a funny beginning and their 1968 hit Six Man Band that has distorted lead guitar playing that's great!
Most songs back then did not degrade women or overt sexuality references of women and they also knew how to sing, I mean you really had to have talent because we mostly saw these groups on TV or in concerts and they sounded the same as the records. Now TV did have lip syncing because some shows weren't set up to do live events but some shows did. We had word sensors back then where you couldn't use certain words in music or on the radio/TV, you would get bleeped out...and you can tell where that went over the decades. Also sexuality was hinted at, it wasn't in your face. But yeah, a great time to grow up and be respectful to all with our music and how we treated other people because that was the way it was...the 60s, peace, love and happiness for everyone.
The Association - wonderful singing/harmonies/instrumentals - and some of the best "love" songs ever made, along with "Cherish" and "Never My Love". Wonderful group with wonderful memories. And you are right - they don't make songs like this anymore.
Bands like the Association, the Buckinghams, the Rascals, Jay & The Americans, Harper's Bazaar, Every Mother's Son, Sopwith Camel could all coexist with the edgier artists of the times like Hendrix, the Doors, Stones and Steppenwolf. Different times for sure
The instrumentation of the song was perfected by the wrecking crew while the association did the vocals.the group was capable of playing live.the wrecking crew did the playing on their records among other artists of the time.hard to believe this was only in the top 40 when it should have been too 5 or 10 easily.the association still play shows around the country despite 2 of the founders jim yester and Jules Alexander front the touring band using Brian coles son Jordan performing with Larry Ramos brother del and having Paul holland and Bruce Pictor complete the touring group.terry kirkman,Ted bluechel jr,and Russ giguire retired from the road long ago though russ still helps with the business side of the group from home.Brian cole died in 1972 and Larry Ramos 2014.
As others have already said,. "cherish". Should be your next association song. Also,. You should react to the "Babys". "Isn't it time" is a great one.♥️
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After almost 60 years these guys still do it for me... Goosebumps tears and all
One of the greatest reactions to one of the greatest songs ever produced.
their best. the whole Birthday LP is stellar
You two are so sweet, I just love it.❤ The way you look at each other, we can feel it thru our screens. Keep being the example in today's world! 🌎
Easily one of the most beautiful songs EVER written in the pop/rock area. The songwriter, Terry Kirkman, who also wrote the brilliant "Cherish," just passed away last week.
Thank you for taking my request. This is my absolute favorite song by the Association. It is simply beautiful, and the lyrics express exactly my feelings for my late girlfriend, Julie, who died nearly seven years ago. In fact, I dedicated it to her, shortly after her death. Hang on tightly to that precious LOVE that so obviously binds you together as a couple. Thanks again ........
@davidzimmerman, I am so sorry for the absolute loss you went through. I wish the best for you. All the best and may God bless.
Sorry about the mis-spelling.
@@dalehood1846 Thank you so much, Dale. Your kind words are taken to heart. Time and the well wishes from good people like you have done much to heal the hurt from my loss. Thank you again.
@davidzimmerli489 great comment. I'm so sorry you lost your girlfriend. You did things right to be able to hurt the way you have. My wife left me 5 years ago after 23 years of marriage and I am still hurting like you have so I think I understand. In this song, I really like the repeated "love " at the end.
@@gregorywilliams5105 My condolences to you, Greg, on your loss. Unfortunately, this is an experience we all have in common as mortal human beings. The one good thing I gained from Julie's passing is that I am more empathetic about other people's hurt as a result of tragedy. Before Julie died I could sympathize, but after she passed, I could actually feel and experience their pain. I have found that even though we never forget that person and the wonderful times we shared together, time does heal to a degree. I never thought I could survive after she was gone, but with the support of relatives and friends I did. I'll never be the same, but I'm a better and stronger man today. All the best to you, Greg, and a Happy 2024 to you! DAVE .....
So many good songs from those days, this one almost _almost_ gets lost in the shuffle. Thanks for the recognition of a near-lost music bomb.
The ultimate 'love' song! I have loved this song since I was youngster and every time I hear it 55 years later I am still in love with this song!!
Terry Kirkman who wrote this song and sang lead vocal just passed away. He was 83. R.I.P.
We will miss you, Terry. R.I.P.
The time has come to re-evaluate the Association and their brilliant body of work. With hindsight of nearly 60 years, a case can be made that they were better than all the other harmony groups from the '60s, including the Beach Boys. And they had killer tunes.
I'd put them alongside the Mama's and Papas and Fifth Dimension
They are in the top 5 of the best vocal groups, but nobody beats the Bee Gees! I would definitely put the 5th dimension in there.
Man I'd love to go back to this time again.
Man I’m so lucky to have been around during this period of fabulous music.
this is from '68, & it's my all-time #1 song by these very underrated guys. this is another song they labored over trying to get the 6 part harmony right. Terry Kirkman wrote it also.
When I was in high school I was going to go on a first date with a nice guy. When he came to pick me up of course he had to come in. (House rules) He went straight to the piano and played and sang this and Cherish. ❤❤❤❤❤
I must have been ahead of the curve, because I loved The Association from the time they hit the airwaves!
This is my favorite Association song, lyrically and musically.
Cherish would be my next suggestion, Never My Love, Along Comes Mary, Time For Livin', those are the biggest ones for this group and vocally they were as good as it gets with this type of pop harmonizing. Glad you enjoyed it, I appreciate your channel and your attitude toward music in general. Keep it up guys.
I love Along comes Mary!
don't forget "NO Fair At All" a great ballad.
Hey Shawn and Mel love you two. I love the way both of you love each other. Bless both of you. ❤
You guys are so great. You feel it. You get it
Like you guys .... I was hooked on the Association during the 60's.
You are are not alone in the appreciation of this quality music.
With thanks to THE WRECKING CREW.
One more vote for "Cherish" as your next song from the Association. It's a shame that they are so unappreciated.
Music is so cool, takes you down places you never expected.
So glad that you've reacted to this song (and others) by The Association. Incredible song and an incredible group.
My sweet spot the 60s! They were smooth all the time, many bangers like Cherish, go down the rabbit hole, well worth it
One of my all time favorite songs! Thank You! Subscribed
One of the most underappreciated The Association songs. Really glad you reacted to it and love your reaction! 🤍
Cherish should be NEXT! Mel u will LOVE it!
Always loved this song...I've never seen this anywhere, but I suspect that this song had its inspiration from
the Beatles' "All You Need Is Love" from a year earlier. The summer of love - 1967. Many love songs followed
for a few years. My favorite part of this song is the bass, which is almost played as a lead instrument at the
song's beginning...........
This is why you guys are the best reactors you get it. This was fantastic it was real. Best one since you did I Only Have Eyes for You which was another reaction that had a magic to it. The 60s songs just had a vibe that is undeniable.
Association and Young Rascals stay with them a while they each had many great songs.
You must hit their classic Cherish. Their harmonies are fire on this one.
I can't wait till you react to "Cherish"!
You guys are the sweetest. LOve your reactions
I was born in 1970, and when I was very young, I drove my father crazy asking to him to repeatedly play his LP of this group's greatest hits. It's been one of my favorite albums for about 50 years.
I had the honor of seeing them in concert twice in Indianapolis - wonderful shows!
I grew up in the 60's and yes these are beautiful lyrics and harmonizing.Very romantic and words any woman would love to hear.Thanks guys for writing and singing such great songs.
I get welled up every time I hear this masterpiece!
This is my favorite Association song, and one of my favorite songs all-time. The harmonies are so tight, and are a trademark of the band. Another favorite is "Requiem for the Masses", which is an anti-war anthem. It was written during the time of Vietnam, but it applies to all wars.
Wow! Yhe Association! And 1968 is the year I graduated from high school. Their songs bring up sp many memories! ❤Thank you guys for reacting to so many of their songs. Now, y weou need to do "Cherish" and you will love it! Trust me! Love to you both from Kansas! 😂
Written by band member Terry Kirkman -- he's the taller lead singer on this song, with the muttonchops (he also wrote "Cherish"). It was a top 10 hit.
Cherish and Never My love. Ya gotta listen to those!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I had the Association , back in the day , on my 8 track tapes ......And this ....was my favorite of the many great hits the owned ..Their harmony , the music ......was A class .
The lead singer, Terry Kirkman, was the songwriter/ poet of this song and many others (such as "Cherish"). Sadly, Terry recently passed away in September 2023. Another composition -although not a love song - is "Requiem for the Masses". (look up the song as performed on The Smothers Brothers show). It is a 6 part harmony, full voiced song that is actually a protest song about the Vietnam war. Guarantee that it is unlike anything you've ever heard. They were a truly remarkable band
My favorite song of theirs.from the greatest decade for music the 60s.
The Association should be in The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.Tony
Their music was romantic with smooth music and vocals. So beautiful.
AWW ILove you Both!
I've Loved these guys since I first heard them in the early to mid 60s,... If you can't feel them you couldn't possibly have a heart. Cherish... Never My Love...etc... Beautiful unmatched love songs.
Society is so devoid of love, sensitivity, tenderness, caring. It has gone as cold as a bitter North wind. So sad.
There was a time when songs reflected respect between a woman and a man and people as a whole! Thanks for sharing! Love from Texas🤠🤠🤠
I saw them in concert.
Best vocal harmonies I ever heard and I've seen hundreds of artists from big bands, folk, Motown, Country, jazz and rock.
Mel, you asked about how they are able to reel you in with just the first few lines. And why the songs of the 30's, 40's, 50's, and 60's are some of the greatest songs and performers the world has ever known. These guys were extraordinary and were far ahead of their time.
The Association were brilliant, and each member had a great voice. It is why when they harmonized it is off the charts brilliant and beautiful.
You have to do a reaction to one of their biggest hits..."Along Comes Mary" (Smothers Brothers Show April 9, 1967). They did a comedy skit while they were introducing the song. It was quite funny and hilarious. A must see and hear. Always appreciate your reaction to "The Association." One of the greatest groups that came out of the 60's. Awesome!
Music may not be made like this anymore but you can listen to ALL the music of the past and pass it down to the younger generations so it won't be forgotten.
Shawn and Mel, I am so happy that you’re going down The Association rabbit hole. Another song by The Association you should react to is “Time For Living”.
Glad you guys see it! My favorite song from the '60s - right there! And that album - Birthday - SAME! Btw, the tall guy in front who also wrote the song - Terry Kirkman - just passed only a couple of months ago. RIP. ✌️ out.
My favorite Association song.
This is the type music that is catagorized as Sunshine Pop music. The harmony vocals are the features of Sunshine Pop. The Fifth Dimension, Friends of Distinction, Mama's and the Papa's, Free Design, Spanky and Our Gang are a few groups that released Sunshine Pop. Love your reaction to the songs the Association performed.
Beautiful band and songs OMG! Love your reactions so far! ❤👍
YOU 2 REALLY SHOULD HAVE BEEN PART OF MY GENERATION. YOU REALLY SHOULD HAVE. THIS IS OUR MUSIC. ALL THE WAY ! -------------------MJL, 76 Y/O NOW/.
'Cherish' is the bands biggest hit/ My favorite Association song is the B side of Never My Love titled Requiem For The Masses. The harmonies are over the top Amazing! With a few Latin phrases for good measure. A criminally overlooked and underappreciated song (IMHO) RNB
I saw The Association play at Proctor's Theater in Schenectady, NY in about 2004-ish. They still sounded so good all those years later!
Cherish is great song of theirs.
Cherish and Along Comes Mary are 2 more of my favs by them!
Shawn and Mel, this is poetry.
1966 the greatest year for music and the greatest decade the 60s
I am 66 and I have to say that you are correct. Ground zero.
It is an outrage that even if this type of song still existed in today's society, it may not even sell because today's youth haven't been exposed to real poetry, and romantic sentiment today is basically the equivalent of nudie picks. Its no wonder that everyone is sad and disillusioned. Beauty and high culture are not celebrated today. Thanks for sharing this type of material. Hopefully, it's not just old timers that can appreciate it.
No, "everyone" is NOT "sad and disillusioned." This is one of the most over-the-top "what's wrong with kids today?" comments I've ever seen. I have seen similar comments going back to 1900. They appear to be a common side-effect of aging. Perhaps if you did not have such a distorted view of all young people, you would feel more optimistic. As for me, I'm 53, and the older I get, the more frustrated I get with OLD people. Whenever young people hope to change the world, regardless of whether it would be an improvement, there are old people opposing them.
@@JPMadden No, its not the kids' fault they've been raised on crap sandwiches. That's the fault of the parents, and then the schools. I'm saying when kids are offered great art, and higher standards of education, they produce greatness. Today, there is no common bond in society, everything is polarized, and we get kids acting out. The sadness and disillusion is all around, from tent cities, drug addictions/overdosing, and if you are from a city like Baltimore you get 23 public schools that cant produce a single student competent in math or reading. And to my point it is a kid saying why bother, no one cares, I'm not accountable to anyone, and survival means violence. Kids don't even know what gender they are anymore. All this produces shitty art, with a bleak perspective. How do explain new forms of music like drill, glorifying killing? Garbage in, garbage out. I'm not saying kids can't produce music that measures up to the old stuff, it's just that the circumstances of their lives makes it difficult to identify with this type of music, and they certainly wouldn't download songs like this one.
Absolutely
That was the year I graduated from H.S., the music then was very different from today although there is some fantastic music being recorded now but rarely heard on the radio-(Enya,Vince Gill, Loreena McKennitt to name a few)
I was growing up when these guys were writing and recording. They were so talented.
You are right that this music doesn’t exist anymore. People don’t show emotion like this anymore. Men don’t have the romance like they used to. Society needs this music again
How is it that you guys went down The Association rabbit hole, and you haven't reacted to their biggest hit, "Cherish" yet? This is a great song and was one of the biggest songs of 1966.
“Cherish” by the Association is probably my favorite song of all time 💕
Really appreciated your reaction. Love songs like this show the respect between men and women. I feel today’s songs are disrespectful of pure relationships.
This is my favorite Association song and I believe it was their last top ten hit. I was finishing up my final year in elementary school 6th grade and having just reached puberty I thought I was ready for love. So young and naive.
You guys are so sweet when you react to love songs. I notice that you have listened to songs by Bread but not "If". That will make you melt.
Nobody writes true love songs anymore - you are absolutely right. This group is one of the most underrated of the 1960s - their greatest hits is one of my favorite albums of all time.
Please listen to "Cherish" next by them!!! That was my parent's wedding song in 1972 and they are still married to this day. It would mean a lot to me. You two are awesome!!
The songs had soul and especially that you can understand the words. The men were proud and respectful of women back then and the women had pride in themselves and expected men to love and cherish them and their love. Your reputation was uppermost in their everyday lives. Those were the days when you didn't give your love to just anyone. Those were the good old days.
"Cherish" should be your next reaction by the Association.
I'll just say this - you got the message ! Anything by The Association is the best pop music possible. ••••••••••••• try a song titled 'Love Can Make You Happy' by the group - MERCY. Circa year 1969.
This generation knew how to treat women, to hold them in high esteem, instead of calling them names.
Don't leave the Association "rabbit hole" without reacting to Cherish...
Always great live music
Give Ed Sullivan credit if you got to be on his show you got National attention. Jim Yester and Terry Kirkman did a beautiful job on this song. I'm so proud Jim Yester made Alabama proud of him. 😊
Just like Cherish, singer Terry wrote this about his wife.
wow im impressed... nice find.
You two should definitely react to the video of their Along Comes Mary from 1966 on the TV show Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour because it has a funny beginning and their 1968 hit Six Man Band that has distorted lead guitar playing that's great!
This is an ULTIMATE SONG OF PURE LOVE . TERRY KIRKMAN AGAIN, WROTE THIS.
Most songs back then did not degrade women or overt sexuality references of women and they also knew how to sing, I mean you really had to have talent because we mostly saw these groups on TV or in concerts and they sounded the same as the records. Now TV did have lip syncing because some shows weren't set up to do live events but some shows did. We had word sensors back then where you couldn't use certain words in music or on the radio/TV, you would get bleeped out...and you can tell where that went over the decades. Also sexuality was hinted at, it wasn't in your face. But yeah, a great time to grow up and be respectful to all with our music and how we treated other people because that was the way it was...the 60s, peace, love and happiness for everyone.
The Association - wonderful singing/harmonies/instrumentals - and some of the best "love" songs ever made, along with "Cherish" and "Never My Love". Wonderful group with wonderful memories. And you are right - they don't make songs like this anymore.
Different bands kick ass for different reasons. The Association didn’t mess around. Their love songs were some of the most passionate ever produced.
Jim Yester and Terry Kirkman nailed it. R.I.P. Terry Kirkman.
If you havent done Cherish, its a must.
Bands like the Association, the Buckinghams, the Rascals, Jay & The Americans, Harper's Bazaar, Every Mother's Son, Sopwith Camel could all coexist with the edgier artists of the times like Hendrix, the Doors, Stones and Steppenwolf. Different times for sure
The instrumentation of the song was perfected by the wrecking crew while the association did the vocals.the group was capable of playing live.the wrecking crew did the playing on their records among other artists of the time.hard to believe this was only in the top 40 when it should have been too 5 or 10 easily.the association still play shows around the country despite 2 of the founders jim yester and Jules Alexander front the touring band using Brian coles son Jordan performing with Larry Ramos brother del and having Paul holland and Bruce Pictor complete the touring group.terry kirkman,Ted bluechel jr,and Russ giguire retired from the road long ago though russ still helps with the business side of the group from home.Brian cole died in 1972 and Larry Ramos 2014.
Cherish is a fabulous song. But I would suggest, The Association’s “Along Comes Mary” what a banger!!!!
As others have already said,. "cherish". Should be your next association song. Also,. You should react to the "Babys". "Isn't it time" is a great one.♥️
Thank you for your suggestions ❤️
Oh and I forgot the Babies had a hit with "Everytime I think of you"
My favorite song by then
Ah, how I miss the days when everything was love. Love was in the air. We had love-ins. “All you need is love” said the Beatles.
Great choice I bought the record.If you want another tune from that era Love Can Make You Happy by Mercy from 1969 should be right up your alley.
You should try the Association's song "Requiem for the Masses", an antiwar song that is very beautiful.
Hey guys perfect description because these days real love like that isn’t desired as it was then as we live in a society that has become so debased.