Harry, Thanks tons and you're thoughts are well received. I'm Jules Alexander and am In The Association. For somewhat hotter sounds check out 'Along Comes Mary, our first national hit. We mostly lean toward hot jazz in the harder stuff. Cheers from Texas.
@HarriBestReactions
Жыл бұрын
Such an honour to have you here sir.You guys are very talented and left the world a great legacy.You helped make the world a better place to live with your music.
@julesalexander2583
Жыл бұрын
@@HarriBestReactions Thanks much!
@joshhencik1849
Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite songs from this era. Really loved your group, though I grew up long after this was on the radio.
@tcarman
Жыл бұрын
Hi Jules... Great to know you're still around... The wrecking crew's playing on the original tracks is great, coupled with the group's vocals. Bones Howe knew how to mix it together, too! I'm still awaiting someone to find the multi to "Cherish" and release its backing track. Anyhow --- stay healthy and thank you for the great music!!! P.S. I should acknowledge that the late Curt Boettcher produced Cherish and sang on it, too.
@julesalexander2583
Жыл бұрын
@@tcarman thanks so much. As far as I know, WB has all the masters. Good luck.
@surlechapeau
2 жыл бұрын
Their "Windy" and "Never My Love" are also worth a listen!!
@ericanderson8886
2 жыл бұрын
Pure class vocals and yeah love that song Windy.
@thomastimlin1724
2 жыл бұрын
Goodbye Columbus
@dmgiliam
2 жыл бұрын
…and “Everything That Touches You “.
@brandonious7732
2 жыл бұрын
I'll be requesting windy next month
@stevenklein3195
10 ай бұрын
Both great incredible songs!And of course this.
@esdel1955
2 жыл бұрын
All of The Association’s big hits are among the most iconic songs of the 60s: “Along Comes Mary, “ “Cherish,” “Windy,” and “Never My Love.”
@Wordsmyth8
2 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@RobertERensch
2 жыл бұрын
For those who heard this song at a school dance back then… “Snowball!” ✌️
@DannyD714
2 жыл бұрын
one of the greatest songs of unrequited love.
@tonyginnetti5828
2 жыл бұрын
A person would had to have grown up during the 1960s in order to understand truly what "pop" (popular) music was all about! There sometimes was a fine line between rock and pop during that particular decade but true pop music was in of itself and I can tell you first hand, when someone asks me to describe or give an example of a pop song from the '60s, The Association's songs are usually the first that come to mind! They had several iconic songs from the mid to the late '60s before they just fizzled due to the drastic change in music by the end of the decade! Some of their best songs were "Cherish", "Windy", "Never My Love", "Enter The Young", "Along Comes Mary", "No Fair At All", "Six Man Band" and one I suggest you listen and react to, "Requiem For The Masses"! These guys may have looked like insurance salesmen and out of sync with the Rockin' 60s but their music is timeless!
@dannyowens7452
2 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite songs as a kid 🧒
@dannyowens7452
2 жыл бұрын
You should watch the live version, it really adds to the song
@chetstevens4583
2 жыл бұрын
Probably the only 60s group I can think of with a Japanese band member. The Association just personified laid back cool. They performed Along Came Mary on the Smothers Brothers and the intro to the song shows a bit of the personality of the band. Well worth a watch and reaction!
@terrisue4059
2 жыл бұрын
He's actually Filipino, born in Hawaii. But, he was the first non traditional. They are one of my favorite groups from that era.
@chetstevens4583
2 жыл бұрын
@@terrisue4059 I just go by the introduction THEY give in the Smothers Brothers performance.
@terrisue4059
2 жыл бұрын
@@chetstevens4583 you don't have to get butt hurt. I figured you would. I believe that was sort of a joke on the show. Not literally. I am going by HIS interview in 2013.
@pytube777
2 жыл бұрын
The Asian member is Larry Ramos. He’s Filipino from Hawaii. He passed away in 2014.
@chetstevens4583
2 жыл бұрын
@@terrisue4059 my butt is fine thanks for the concern. Using it right now as a matter of fact to type this.
@Pauba1946
2 жыл бұрын
One of the best groups ever.
@An_Cat_Dubh
2 жыл бұрын
I mention this elsewhere in the comments, but there are many interesting Association tracks that weren't necessarily hit singles: Barefoot Gentleman, Come On In, Everything That Touches You, Look at Me Look at You, Memories Of You, The Time It Is Today, Pandora's Golden Heebie Jeebies, Goodbye Columbus. FYI: this is one of the bands backed by the 'Wrecking Crew' studio musicians of LA.
@completecharleston7142
2 жыл бұрын
Their songs were well written, performed and recorded. Just saw them (well, two or three of them, I think) at the Happy Together Tour - they were okay, but I think their best performance days are long gone - a couple of the other acts (especially Gary Puckett) should also 'hang it up'. The Cowsills were great, tho - highly recommend reacting to "Hair" and "The Rain, The Park and Other Things".
@SheenaRea
2 жыл бұрын
Never My Love is another good one. Music that heals the world!!
@TheCarnivalguy
Жыл бұрын
A massive hit for the guys in the fall of 1966 and certified gold by the RIAA. “Cherish” was released in August 1966 (I was 14) j just before school returned from summer break. Whether that move was planned or unplanned by the record company, if was either a stroke of good luck or a brilliant strategy. Be that as it may, everybody at school was talking about “Cherish”. I think it to be one of the greatest songs about unrequited love ever written. Cheers
@pncombies
2 жыл бұрын
@Brandon Watts Like your style, brother. This is pure gold!!
@brandonious7732
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks combies. I always watch for your suggestions
@loisrogers2511
2 жыл бұрын
Makes me think of nervously dancing a waltz at a high school dance 🥰
@brandonious7732
2 жыл бұрын
Harri. Don't forget that they did "along comes Mary" a song that prompted you to call their singer one of the first ever rappers.
@marybaillie8907
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another trip down memory lane Brandon. 👍✌️🇨🇦
@danielvolk237
2 жыл бұрын
👍😉
@CuzKatieSaysSo
2 жыл бұрын
Sounds great with headphones, very stereo - who knew? I only heard this song on my transistor radio as a kid.
@timgrady4630
2 жыл бұрын
Lovely Harris. More , please .
@pettyguy64
2 жыл бұрын
Great song! But what's funny about this song is how many guys dedicated this song to their wife or girlfriend without ever really noticing that the lyrics are about a guy who is crazy about a woman who isn't feeling it for him
@dmichaelelkins1
2 жыл бұрын
“Never My Love” was another great song of theirs, among others.
@User_vjp_92753
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch Brandon! My very first 45 that I purchased, eons ago! Lots of thanks to Harri always !🙂🥰
@haroldhoot
2 жыл бұрын
Like a floating cloud of sunshine pop. #1 on the charts in the fall of 1966. Dreamy lovely!
@jjflash1645
Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite songs and groups of that time. Listen to all of their songs you won’t be disappointed.
@deborahh2556
5 ай бұрын
Harri, love your reactions to the Association, the Bee Gees and all good music. I go back and watch your videos again and again. Lovely.
@haroldlarson5458
Жыл бұрын
Hi Harri, I've been a fan of The Association forever. Greatest harmonies and beautiful songs/words. I've seen them live several times in recent years as well. Aside from Cherish, Everything That Touches You! is their best work....😀
@dianetaylor841
2 жыл бұрын
FINALLY! Someone reacted to this band. This song was on the radio all the time in 1966. Beautiful song
@janabraam7963
2 жыл бұрын
NEVER MY LOVE is another great song by them. You'll love that one too. Another great group from my hippie 60's time.
@lynneblacketer6479
2 жыл бұрын
They have a fun live performance of Along Comes Mary from The Smothers Brothers show that's worth watching
@starman2337
2 жыл бұрын
They did an outdoor concert in my town and I sat near the Japanese looking guy who was doing the mixing while also singing into a headset. One of the members on stage introduced him "in the back controlling the sound and wearing a mike." He joked that one day they would even turn his microphone on.
@debzvideos
2 жыл бұрын
As mentioned before, this group had a big string of hits in the mid to late 1960s that were great. My favorite one of theirs is "Everything That Touches You". I don't think they did a Christmas album.
@gpxo11
2 жыл бұрын
One of their most beautiful songs that gets passed over is No Fair At all-simply a must listen. Everything That Touches You is also a song that's worth a listen.
@agnesday3488
2 жыл бұрын
This was my best friend's song when she first started going out with her boyfriend. Update: THEY'RE STILL TOGETHER ❤️
@danielvolk237
2 жыл бұрын
One of the most beautiful vocal arrangements of all time. I have adored this song since it came out in the sixties. Great choice Brandon as usual. Harri, Along comes Mary is one of their more upbeat songs you did not too long ago. They are in the vocalist's Hall of Fame. Rightly so. This was #1on billboard for 3 weeks in 1966 and was billboard's #2 song for the entire year. Good Year. Windy was another great tune that was a little more rock. I am going to request them next month. 🙃🔥👍💟🕊️🇺🇦🇺🇸🇨🇦🇬🇧🤴.
@Wordsmyth8
2 жыл бұрын
I agree with you completely. A perfect song.
@Cynthia...
2 жыл бұрын
I agree with you and I also love, Never my Love. Great music from the Association.☮️
@danielvolk237
2 жыл бұрын
@@Cynthia... Me too. 😉🤫👍🇨🇦
@jangle4246
2 жыл бұрын
I saw The Association, along with Martha and the Vandellas, in Southern California (in 1968, I think). It was a good show!
@frankhuhn7369
Жыл бұрын
So cool to see Jules' comment here. That is a real honor Harri, The Association were in my humble opinion the most vocally and instrumentally complex bands of their era. There lyrics were head and shoulders above most of their contemporaries. Please listen to their ant--war anthem "Requiem for the Masses." It is the most elegant of anti-war songs. Really makes you think without slamming you in the face. Thanks for raising the bar for all reactors out there. Keep up the great work.
@caryriggs5719
2 жыл бұрын
I had read somewhere that The Association's Never My Love was the most played song on American radio between 1960 and 1990. I could see that.
@reborndaughter445
2 жыл бұрын
Great band. I had forgotten about this song. These blokes look like the guys I went to school with! There is also another song called Cherish by Kool and the Gang which was my wedding song. Check it out if you haven't seen it. It's beautifully filmed. Thank you for another classy review.
@SailorBarsoom
2 жыл бұрын
Madonna also did a song called "Cherish." I won't be surprised if there are a few more.
@tjsogmc
2 жыл бұрын
"Along Comes Mary" is probably the best "jam" song that the Association has.
@sourisvoleur4854
2 жыл бұрын
And the most psychedelic.
@debbiechang5781
2 жыл бұрын
This band was wonderful. Great memories! Thanks for a great request Brandon. Nice reaction Harri 🌺✌️
@kirpalite
2 жыл бұрын
In Cleveland OH this song was #1 for the year two straight years in the 60s (radio call in vote) on one channel.
@Wolverines77
2 жыл бұрын
It is so weird to hear it so crystal clear. I had this on a 45 as a kid and then tape as a teen and sadly I will only now be adding it to my playlist... Beautiful song.
@dsusan17
2 жыл бұрын
I remember hearing this from my stepfather radio.! I love this song
@Wordsmyth8
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic song, especially the gorgeous first few measures.
@davidbordonaro1631
2 жыл бұрын
Must have been pretty popular - I remember every word and beat and haven't heard it in years and I'm 62 , this was my youth . rock on !
@MJ-we9vu
2 жыл бұрын
I saw them play, amazingly, at a high school in Chicago in the late 60s. They were very good musicians and sounded like the records. But they only sang on their hits. The instrumental tracks were laid down in L.A. by members of the Wrecking Crew, the group of session musicians who played on U.S. hits during the 60s for everyone from the Beach Boys to the Byrds to Frank Sinatra. A documentary was released about them a few years ago and it's worth watching.
@thefoss5387
2 жыл бұрын
The Association could do some "Harder" songs, Six Man Band and Along Comes Mary come to mind. The Association were fairly big in the 60s, they were the opening act for the famous 1967 Monterey Pop Festival. Although, "Sunshine" Pop and Folk-Rock were in their wheelhouse, they did do a few "protest" songs, Requiem was an anti war song about a dying soldier. This group had an ever changing lineup, and therefore, different sounds at different times, there were over 40 different members over the span of their career, and members came and went, and are still active with a pair of original members having returned to the lineup, a loose "Association", truly.
@marymichael1211
6 ай бұрын
Thank you for the information. 🎶
@rk41gator
2 жыл бұрын
Lush! Such great jazz chords in their harmony. Such a special song from that time. (baby making music, eh?)
@dagmar.6954
2 жыл бұрын
The Association is a great pop band from the 1960's. My husband's first album that he bought was this group. They had a lot of great hits such as "Windy", "Never My Love", “Everything That Touches You”, “Time For Livin'”, “The Time It Is Today”, “Enter The Young”, “No Fair At All”, "Requiem For The Masses" etc.
@4508bluesky
2 жыл бұрын
Requiem for the masses ..is the one if you wanted that ‘surprise’
@4508bluesky
2 жыл бұрын
Windy is my fave though
@stevenblock9712
2 жыл бұрын
They had a string of big hits with the "easy listening" sound you noted, but you would be surprised by their first hit, Along Comes Mary. That rocks a bit more. Other hits were Windy, Never My Love, and Everything That Touches You.
@dianegoldeneye7363
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic ❣️❣️ love the association. I appreciate them much more than when I was 15. I liked them but realize now how beautiful this was.
@bierce716
2 жыл бұрын
I saw them live 50 years ago- they sounded exactly the same live as on record
@neurophile
2 жыл бұрын
Their song "I Am Up For Europe" is quite hard rockin' !
@robert-ef8qv
2 жыл бұрын
Harri , You are awesome on your reactions always spot on . They were huge in the 60’s please so windy ( more upbeat )& Never my love ( a beautiful song ) 👍
@chuckscallan3810
2 жыл бұрын
Probably their most upbeat hit song was Six Man Band
@JerisEve
2 жыл бұрын
I was in 8th grade when this was popular, and it was my favorite song for over a year. It was so romantic. All of their singles were beautiful.
@kathytoy5055
2 жыл бұрын
The Association's "Along Comes Mary" is pretty hard-driving. My favourite is "Everything That Touches You". Thanks.
@surlechapeau
2 жыл бұрын
he reacted to "Along Comes Mary" about a month ago, definitely harder than "Cherish".
@angier5775
2 жыл бұрын
Agree with Everything That Touches You! 👍🏽💖
@danielvolk237
2 жыл бұрын
I agree with you. That is the song I was going to request for next month. 👍🔥🙃
@Cynthia...
2 жыл бұрын
I love this song and this group. They have so many great songs!
@danielvolk237
2 жыл бұрын
You have the greatest taste in music. 🙃👍😉🇨🇦🇺🇸
@joelliebler5690
2 жыл бұрын
One of the most legendary love songs from a legendary vocal group!
@draff1662
2 жыл бұрын
Harri, you make me happy. Thanks.
@delorespetree3243
2 жыл бұрын
What asong listen to it alot when it come out
@johnthegreek5836
2 жыл бұрын
They had some good songs definitely soft easy listening but they definitely had great harmonies
@yolamontalvan9502
6 ай бұрын
THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SOUNDS EVER COMPOSED BY HUMANS. They don't make them anymore.
@ronjm945
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic vocals and interesting soft pop rock arrangements! Always loved their sound.. Never my Love is the next song of theirs you should react to…
@anneraasch3016
2 жыл бұрын
Immediately transported back to the 60s. Such an interesting period. You had this sound at the same time the Stones came out. Thanks Harri.
@melenatorr
2 жыл бұрын
Another song I grew up with, played on WPAT, and which I always looked forward to hearing. This is possibly my favorite of the Association numbers that I know.
@robynmatheson7687
2 жыл бұрын
I truly hope that you will react to their song “Everything That Touches You”. It is my favorite by them, and is sadly overlooked.
@danielvolk237
2 жыл бұрын
I agree. I am requesting it next month. 🤫👍🙃
@marybaillie8907
2 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful song filled with love and such sweet sediments until you realize the boy doesn't get the girl. 😪 Trip back to a simple time where the melody and beautiful voices came out of our transistors and took us through our adolescence. Of course my favourite was "Along came Mary". Loved The Association. Great reaction Brandon and Harri. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
@paularietta6744
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Hari. You are so spot on with your analysis. Back in the day the Association made us feel that love was so absolute. I was only only12 or 13 at the time but it had such an impact on my life at that time. It also helped that I had a crush on a girl named Wendy when there song Windy was at the top of the charts. Thank you for your channel - really enjoy it.
@cdfdesantis699
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, sir! One of my 5 all-time fave songs! The guys move it a LITTLE faster on "Along Comes Mary", & of course, another huge hit for them - "Windy". Either would be a good choice for you, sir. Thanks for making tonight EXTRA special, sir!
@brandonious7732
2 жыл бұрын
Check out his reaction to along comes Mary. He did it last month
@cdfdesantis699
2 жыл бұрын
@@brandonious7732 Hi! Thanks, friend. I'm just getting into his channel & trying to catch up. LOVE his reactions, because he really HEARS the music, & knows something about music, as well. Again, thanks for the tip & your comment, friend!
@argon78
2 жыл бұрын
Along Comes Mary!
@mrb4749
2 жыл бұрын
Don't remember them doing anything wild, basically easy listening. Never my Love probably their biggest hit, beautiful! Along comes Mary and Windy were good. This is very nice.Unfortunately they have become a forgotten group.
@bryanforis1839
2 жыл бұрын
There on happy together tour when doing a full out concert it’s loud even today 57 years 3 songs in top ten song and watching The cowsells watching them live today
@Fool3SufferingFools
2 жыл бұрын
When you said "Peter" I thought you were going to say Peter & Gordon. They had a string of hits in the Sixties, some of which were written by Paul McCartney. "Woman" is my recommendation if you happen to check them out.
@buddyvilla7393
Жыл бұрын
I think at the Monterey Pop Festival The Association performed just before or just after The Who. So that must have been incredibly interesting. 1967 Iwas only four but The Association was everywhere. Wendy on the radio on the way to Food Basket. Never my love on inside the grocery store. And when we went next door to the Delta Drugstore Cherish would be on
@IvorPresents
2 жыл бұрын
Along comes Mary is fun, as is Wendy. And , Everything that touches her.
@tgforty5
2 жыл бұрын
This band was the opening act of the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967.
@joelliebler5690
2 жыл бұрын
Yes Windy and Never My Love are must reacts to as well!
@michaelmulherin9952
2 жыл бұрын
great song thanx
@doplinger1
2 жыл бұрын
Another classic, Harri - thanks Brandon Watts! "Windy" is a bit more upbeat and is one of their biggest hits.
@Ozzcaddy
2 жыл бұрын
They were easy to listen to and put you in a place where your problems disappear for a short time. David Cassidy of the TV band The Partridge Family recorded this and had a big hit with it.
@Shadowlanddream
2 жыл бұрын
Please do Along Comes Mary and Windy. They are awesome live.
@brandonious7732
2 жыл бұрын
He did along comes Mary last month. Check it out
@lindasilva2005
Жыл бұрын
I was 16 back then, I am 72 now but seems like yesterday and that song is as beautiful now as it was back then...
@herman58100
Жыл бұрын
Yea these tunes fit the times in which they were released.... times that will never come again..
@OfficialNIKMIK
Жыл бұрын
when i listen to this i feel like i can see heaven just behind the curtains
@wayne_twentyfive
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Harri .. If you haven't already looked into David Cassidy's music, then checking out his version of this beautiful song would be a great place to start .. He does a fabulous job of it with his distinctively smooth and smoky voice .. It's my favourite version by far .. He was an excellent singer, both in his solo work and on his many hits with The Partridge Family .. Cheers, Wayne
@usmadgirl3074
2 жыл бұрын
This is one of the most beautiful songs ever by an incredible group! I grew up with a lot of amazing songs & groups who had REAL talent! 😊
@raye402
2 жыл бұрын
No one has mentioned “ Goodbye Columbus “ from the film of the same name. - Have al the singles - a seminal part of growing up in the 60’s Memories !!
@An_Cat_Dubh
2 жыл бұрын
Great track, I agree. People always talk about the obvious ones, but there's a number of really interesting, lesser-known Association tracks that are excellent: Barefoot Gentleman, Come On In, Everything That Touches You, Look at Me Look at You, Memories Of You, The Time It Is Today, Pandora's Golden Heebie Jeebies...
@krisfox3537
2 жыл бұрын
A 7th grade slow dance song in my youth. Great memories.
@daseguin
2 жыл бұрын
Greatest love song ever is Never My Love and i post it often. One of the greatest songs ever.
@mrburns1203
Жыл бұрын
I also liked David Cassidy’s version. Liked The Association version also which is the original. Great in concert.
@ChuckHackney
7 ай бұрын
Another magical, melodic tune from the 60s, when I first started listening to music. Now go listen to the Vogues. And smile.
@geraldmcboingboing7401
2 жыл бұрын
Along Comes Mary is my favorite.
@dannycasson1551
2 жыл бұрын
A Classic!
@TheKottonheads
Жыл бұрын
Love the group! They had so many hits. Thank You Harri...🎸
@littleaeros4063
2 жыл бұрын
I still have my 45 I bought in 1965. I almost had it worn out!
@daletwin1
2 жыл бұрын
Along Comes Mary and Windy are a bit more rocky and light hearted. Never My Love is like this song in it's feeling.
@chrisoakley5830
2 жыл бұрын
David Cassidy has a very good version of this song also.
@jakeblack212
Жыл бұрын
top songs of all time
@Buffachip
2 жыл бұрын
You should here them rock out. Along comes Mary.
@ubilo
2 жыл бұрын
Puts me right back to Michigan State in the late 60s
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