One thing to keep in mind with songs of that time, is that the radio stations wouldn't play anything over 2.5 to 3 minutes long.
@beeseewill2407
2 жыл бұрын
That 60s sound.I can never get enough of it.The Mamas and the Papas,Dusty Springfield,The Beach Boys. They all had that sound. What a decade of great music we experienced.So Happy I was there.
@donnysarian
2 жыл бұрын
Me too
@user-pk2fg8im4u
Жыл бұрын
@@donnysarian YUP, me too!
@threekidzmom04
Жыл бұрын
Oh yes! Me too!!
@CB-gr1uk
2 жыл бұрын
They had such great harmonies. They made some beautiful songs.
@humphreygruntwhistle3946
2 жыл бұрын
You are right. This could easily pass for a Beach Boys song. The organ sounds like something Brian Wilson would play in the group’s early years.
@cathybuchanan1747
2 ай бұрын
The vocal arrangements are bringing me such Brian Wilson vibes!
@heathwirt8919
2 жыл бұрын
During this Music era the band would show up to the recording studio with a song and the studio musicians (The Wrecking Crew in this case) would arrange and play all the instruments. The band would sing the vocals over the recorded music tracks. Notice the instrumentation is perfection. Many bands of that era did this in order to get in and out of the recording studio in one day and get the record cut. Beautiful song in every way.
@bkm2797
2 жыл бұрын
Interesting, Thank you!
@John_Chu
2 жыл бұрын
Since you mentioned The Wrecking Crew: Hal Blaine on drums, Joe Osborn on bass, Larry Knechtel on keyboards, and Al Casey and Mike Deasy on guitar, and producer Bones Howe on tambourine, played on this track.
@marks.3303
2 жыл бұрын
The Wrecking Crew didn't arrange this. The band always worked with the producer to develop the songs, many of which they wrote. If you search for them live, at Monterrey Pop and at the Ravinia Festival you hear the band playing and they are very good musicians, playing well while singing six-part harmony. As you said, the idea was to record quickly and the studio musicians could do things in one or two takes. Plus the band was touring constantly so they had only a short period to record their albums.
@heathwirt8919
2 жыл бұрын
@@marks.3303 Did the band write all the music for each instrument? I doubt it, they probably had the chord progressions and the timing. The players created the arrangement (the actual musical notes and phrasing) for each instrument.
@marks.3303
2 жыл бұрын
@@heathwirt8919 No, that would be the arranger and producer's job. The session musicians play what they're told, by the producer, who would work with the band on how they wanted a song to sound. Obviously with their own compositions but even with outside writers, since they mostly brought the songs to the producer, not the other way around. The stopped working with their first producer Curt Boettcher because he wanted them to do songs he brought in and do them strictly his way. The band was very much in creative control.
@ronpotter9810
2 жыл бұрын
This was a #2 hit in 1967 & it was written by The Addrisi Brothers, Dick & Don.
@jimmycake1
Жыл бұрын
The Association .. What a great group they were. My brother was a friend of one of the originals, Gary Alexander. The Hawaiian / Japanese guy took Gary's place when Gary became ill. I was 15,16 yrs. old at the time & playing in bands myself. Their professionalism blew me away when I was invited to sit & watch at the control board at Capital Records while they recorded songs for their "Requiem For The Masses" album. What a Treat for this young kid 😊
@kirpalite
2 жыл бұрын
Their song CHERISH was voted #1 of the year two years in a row in Cleveland OH around 1966.
@michaelfrancalanzo4485
2 жыл бұрын
If there's a more beautiful song, I've never heard it. This one really sounds best on a tube amplifier. Not that a solid state doesn't sound good, but tubes really bring out those gorgeous harmonies.
@dt1064
2 жыл бұрын
Quite a few hits from them.
@sooutrageous007
2 жыл бұрын
The SECOND most played song of all time.
@woodiicycad
2 жыл бұрын
The publishing rights organization BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc) announced in 1999 that Never My Love by The Association was the second most played song on radio and television of the 20th Century in the US.
@genataylor460
Жыл бұрын
I loved that group. I was dating a guy in 1966 whose niece, who was the same age as us, dropped out of college to become one of their groupies. Their music was just so easy to listen to. Before the introduction to hard rock or heavy metal.
@bebic7903
2 жыл бұрын
Do they make true love songs like this anymore? A song you can slow dance to, romance to, cry to.....just embrace everything pertaining to... real love. One of my favorite songs from my favorite era. Thank you for the reaction, Harri. 💞
@caroleann_2142
2 жыл бұрын
The Association Song, "Everything that touches you" is an Absolute Beauty, please play it. 😊💘
@thedocofrock1890
2 жыл бұрын
yesssss ! my absolute favorite assoc. song by far. harri did it 2 weeks ago - here's a link to his reaction : kzitem.info/news/bejne/kX5q2Xd6b3SrYIo
@brandonious7732
2 жыл бұрын
He covered that one last month
@shelter9236
2 жыл бұрын
kzitem.info/news/bejne/kX5q2Xd6b3SrYIo
@tvgator1
2 жыл бұрын
YESSSSS!!!!! Do that one next please!
@shelter9236
2 жыл бұрын
@@tvgator1 He already did, I posted the link in this thread as did the Doc of Rock.
@dianedeclue1153
Жыл бұрын
When this was released a 3 -4 min time limit was imposed for most songs on the radio. This was considered a long song. 🙂
@Imadrummin
2 жыл бұрын
Brandon Watts is on a roll with The Association. This song has withstood the test of time. 👍 Nice reaction Harri.
@wallaceladmo4673
Жыл бұрын
Our First Dance song for our wedding. 20 years and going.
@brandonious7732
2 жыл бұрын
Beatles and the beach boys!!!! What a complement!!!!
@AhJodie
2 жыл бұрын
I am 68, and it is amazing how many memories this song brings up.... I am glad you enjoyed it, and thank you for sharing.
@SnowmanN49
Жыл бұрын
In the mid 60's you couldn't turn on the radio and not hear these guys, they were so popular. Such great harmonies. My favourite at the time was "Windy".
@matskarlsson3219
2 жыл бұрын
Nice song! I like it.🙂Another great song from the old time you needs react to is Buffy Sainte Marie - I´m gonna be a country girl again - Topic. 💯🙂
@debbiechang5781
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brandon. The Association made such beautiful sounds. It’s just so pleasing to sit back and enjoy those lovely harmonies! So gorgeous 🌺✌️
@daseguin
10 ай бұрын
The greatest love song ever written, alongside Annie's Song by John Denver. Yes, the song and its melodies/instrumentals/harmonizing should go on forever.
@damonhines8187
2 жыл бұрын
A vastly underappreciated band, imo. As you've discovered, they have a load of real beauties, characterized by those ethereal harmonies and an unerring pop sensibility for both songcraft and arrangements. Been much too long since I've heard this, so I was as gratified as you to hear the organ at last get its moment in the sun.
@kenvarnold3659
9 ай бұрын
This song played a big, if bittersweet, place in my life. Never my love...if it were only true...
@bradb3248
2 жыл бұрын
Remember listening to this on The Association’s greatest hits around 1970 at 9, great memories.
@frankbolger3969
2 жыл бұрын
First album I ever bought. Never tire of it.
@dianegoldeneye7363
2 жыл бұрын
Played it on the jukebox at my high school at lunch. 1969-70 ?
@frankbolger3969
2 жыл бұрын
@@dianegoldeneye7363Class of '72. American Pie was the big song that year. Ever5ybody was trying vto figure it out. Still are.
@bryanforis1839
2 жыл бұрын
I don’t what you what they have 3 of big songs of all time they are big singles great music
@bryanforis1839
2 жыл бұрын
Play the song goodbye Columbus
@jimakcelik6486
2 жыл бұрын
Another song by them "Along Comes Mary"
@mrsnookdeb
2 жыл бұрын
Nothing today could come within a million miles of this
@TheOriginalRick
Жыл бұрын
Of all the songs recorded and played on the radio from its invention to the end of the century, this song was ranked #3 in total airplay. That's tens of thousands of songs and this was third. Incredible.
@George-kv6gm
2 жыл бұрын
Along Comes Mary is great. One of my favorite Association songs. Thanks.
@RustyHinge
2 жыл бұрын
Those vocals!
@williamjackson6705
2 жыл бұрын
The 60s were one of the most turbulent periods in history but produced some of the most timeless music ever . another great reaction.
@dedehe7582
Жыл бұрын
Oh HARRI!!!!... I knew I made the right choice with your reactions , you do ALL my favs... thanks HARRI
@HondoJarrus
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, this is such an underrated classic. I'm an 80's kid so I have no contemporary nostalgia associated with it - it's just a gorgeous song. Thanks for highlighting it!
@SheenaRea
2 жыл бұрын
Back in the day, this used to be a popular wedding reception song. Not that I'm *that* old lol😊
@tulip6303
Жыл бұрын
This is my favorite song of the Sixties.... it encapsulates the full range of that era's sound...Love!💜
@jimmythetout109
2 жыл бұрын
One of my many 8 tracks in the day ...great harmony .........Air Supply is just one more great groups of the same generation ...
@757optim
2 жыл бұрын
The Association. Reminds me of a crush long ago.
@arthurpendragon1610
8 ай бұрын
It came out my senior year of high school and seemed an instant hit custom made for your "steady girl." So straight, all the straights loved it. It was EVERYWHERE. Years later after writing some songs of my own I began to appreciate the arrangement so much more. They have a greatest hits album that you would enjoy for the most part. AND they played instruments while singing! Harry you should have seen it! Pure class. Perhaps a bit over my head as I was hungry for hard blues, R&B and British Rock at that time. There was too much darn music to "get" all of it. So guess what---I was there and now you are there and it really doesn't matter what year it all took place now, does it? Ha!
@mandamorris7934
2 жыл бұрын
Ohhh my... it's been years... wow... Great choice!
@99tosign99
Жыл бұрын
This whole song is beautiful and I could never get over how brilliant the backing instrumentals combined with the harmonies are throughout, but when I found out from a previous comment that the occasional Beach Boys instrumentalists, “The Wrecking Crew” were responsible for the instrumental backing, it is no wonder it is such a great song
@kurtyoung6769
2 жыл бұрын
"Tempted to give it a score!" LOL. Please do on special occasions such as this one. I agree with your observation of it's simplistic beauty. No pretense, just perfectly balanced ! Thank you for this one bro!
@diannthomas5653
2 жыл бұрын
Love this song. But their song Cherish, always melts me.
@waltw4537
2 жыл бұрын
Great reaction. Lol! I had to chuckle at your comment re: the organ solo should have continued. Thought, Oh just wait!! Thanks!
@cmstand
2 жыл бұрын
Great song and great memories!
@danielvolk237
2 жыл бұрын
Brandon strikes gold again. Great choice my friend. Had this on my list for the future. 🇺🇸🙃🇨🇦👍🇬🇧🤴🇺🇦🔥
@sherrimcgraw3619
2 жыл бұрын
One of my faves since a child and before my time & I was born in 67
@OldBoiler62
2 жыл бұрын
Early September, 1967, and I'm heading 800 miles away to college. My girlfriend was crying so I handed her the 45 of this song. She played it constantly. Later she told me that she had to go buy a new copy because she wore that one out. A year and a half later we did break up, but 55 years later and both of us having married other people, we're still good friends.
@philippesauvie639
2 жыл бұрын
This song is an icon of the 60s and a masterpiece! Just beautiful and your reaction is right on!
@bella-xp7qd
2 жыл бұрын
Just saw them this past Wednesday night. Still sound fantastic there was only three of them.
@laurenldcchase403
Жыл бұрын
Saw them in concert Albany NY in my teens around 1969 Great Group
@ronjm945
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful vocals and fantastic musical arrangements is a hallmark of The Association…
@pncombies
2 жыл бұрын
Love this timeless classic, Brandon! Great choice!
@JerisEve
2 жыл бұрын
Their songs were always so romantic.
@peterfields4801
2 жыл бұрын
Great band,they made some superb music
@dmichaelelkins1
2 жыл бұрын
I will always “Cherish” this song.
@topherwhite370
2 жыл бұрын
This song was used to devastating effect in the season 5 finale of Outlander. Luv your stuff, Hari
@bobcorbin3294
2 жыл бұрын
It made this grown man cry..... Especially because it reminded me so much of my childhood, I was about 8 just came out. But it was used to devastating effect in Outlander
@ednafenton7558
2 жыл бұрын
For me, "Forever my love" is now forever linked to Outlander.
@kimberlyjenkins725
2 жыл бұрын
Love this song!
@draff1662
2 жыл бұрын
Your reactions make me happy. Thanks, Harri.
@chrispeek8412
2 жыл бұрын
Oh, those romantic songs of the 60s! Great choice!
@suffolkip12
Жыл бұрын
my parents bought me this album and a portable record player for my 13th birthday. I am 66 yrs old and still have the album! I love their harmonies and especially this song! Thanks for playing!
@chrismorrison3696
Жыл бұрын
Love your channel and insights. I think the bass playing is faultless but most of all those keys at the end of the song. Seriously one of the greatest organ solos ever recorded. I SO agree that the organ solo should have been longer. We make the same face when those keys come in at the end. Keep up the great work Harri.
@brucekastel707
2 жыл бұрын
What memories. Can you imagine listening to this on a local radio station while driving?
@dianahohimer1107
2 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful song. Love them. Ty
@michaelelliott189
2 жыл бұрын
Besides being buy far the best at what you do compared to others, I just like you as a person, your genuine natural responses are so enjoyable there’s not a phony bone in your body.
@Cosmo-Kramer
2 жыл бұрын
This is on my Top 20 song list All-Time! Thank you, Brandon!
@andrewvillafuerte5590
Жыл бұрын
Just found this song on a random 60s playlist and I'm hooked since. I am on my thirties now and I hope music today are still made like this.
@Cynthia...
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent choice Brandon I love the Association and they have so many beautiful songs.
@joelliebler5690
2 жыл бұрын
This song could melt a lover’s ❤️
@bkm2797
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, talk about a blast from my favorites when I was growing up. Thanks Harri and Brandon.
@marybaillie8907
2 жыл бұрын
Number one song for weddings the year it came out. Just a beautiful blend of harmonies surrounded by orchestral supremecy. Such a lovely message every girl wants to hear. Second most played song on radio and TV in the 20th century, only behind "You've Lost That Loving Feeling" by The Righteous Brothers. Great memories again.Thanks Harri and Brandon. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
@ChuckHackney
Жыл бұрын
The 5th Dimension did a amazing version of this song with Marilyn McCoo's timeless vocal.
@bruster46
2 жыл бұрын
beautiful song loved it back in the 60s and still love it now.
@annieh5479
2 жыл бұрын
I saw them a couple of times when I was young - they were great, one of my favorites.
@RobnPhx1
Жыл бұрын
We were young, in love, and life was simple and easy. Great reaction, sir!
@billhooten6377
2 жыл бұрын
First concert I every attended: The Association in the fall of 1967 at the University of Arkansas. Cherish, Never My Love, Along Comes Mary, Windy ... what a great catalog of songs they had.
@Mar.Escobar24
Жыл бұрын
You gotta listen to the Tom Scott and the Dreamers version. That saxophone is beautiful and it’s the version Pete Rock sampled for It’s On You which is one of my favorite hip hop tracks of all time.
@mrb4749
2 жыл бұрын
Loved this back then still do as much. One of the most beautiful timeless songs ever. Songs as good as this from start to finish are rare
@heyou702pc
2 жыл бұрын
I was around 11 years old when my parents received this album in the mail from their record club which would send albums every month. I fell in love with this music at such a young age. Thank you, Dad & Mom.
@rubroken
2 жыл бұрын
One of them was Columbia record club(I think)
@glenndespres5317
2 жыл бұрын
That is so sweet!
@reneerocha1796
2 жыл бұрын
One of our beautiful love songs ❤️🎶 the harmony is outrageous.
@mrburns1203
Жыл бұрын
Loved this song and Their music. Great in concert.
@desiderious1
Жыл бұрын
Another great reaction Harri, keep up the great reactions.
@michaelwalker8707
Жыл бұрын
God bless them and you all for appreciating this song. Very, probably the greatest love song ever.
@TheAndyoesq
Жыл бұрын
Great job, amazing song. Try terrapin station by Grateful Dead. That song is so unexpectedly complex I would love to see your reaction.
@LagrangePoint901
6 ай бұрын
The second most requested song of the 20th century as declared by BMI the music company that keeps track of the number of plays for each song to pay royalties to the band. FYI the number one song is You've Lost That Lovin Feeling by the Righteous Brothers.
@donaldbeard6231
Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad the organ player was a guy named Jim Yester a man who has made Alabama proud. You are a great reactor and you are a great listener. Keep up the excellent reactions.
@jonicurry5406
Жыл бұрын
This song is magical, thank you for covering it 💜💐💕
@sherrimcgraw3619
2 жыл бұрын
Do Cherish next please! The Association
@brandonious7732
2 жыл бұрын
He has done cherish
@nancywengert7301
2 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite groups, loved the harmonies and the lyrics as well as the melody. They had many good songs "Everything That Touches You", "Cherish", "Windy" are just a few.
@stevenmurano7863
2 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite ‘love songs’ ever. Fantastic. Man this takes me back to my childhood every time I hear it. It was a wonderful time to be a kid, and a fantastic era for popular music
@miamidolphinsfan
Жыл бұрын
one of my all-time favorite songs
@duaneburcham8445
2 жыл бұрын
This has always been a fav of mine. It is fun to see the name of a song pop up and I start to smile knowing the joy you are going to be having from start to finish. You only hear a song for the first time once.Now PLEASE Listen to Dan Fogleberg Netherlands. You will want to do every song on the album!
@brandonious7732
2 жыл бұрын
The layers of harmonies are astounding!!!
@user-kj9xq5ci8c
8 ай бұрын
Them and the Righteous Brothers were the best harmonizing bands of the time
@brandonious7732
2 жыл бұрын
Love that "kid in a candy store" look when they brought the organ back in.
@User_vjp_92753
2 жыл бұрын
Love The Association too Brandon ! Thanks a bunch!!✌
@suecondon1685
Жыл бұрын
That bass... ❤
@timgrady4630
2 жыл бұрын
Outstanding selection , Brandon . This group combined subtle nuance with textured beauty . Reminds of a 75 degree , light breeze with sunlit Day , every time . Their inventory is well worth a deeper dive ...
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