The Turtles 'She's My Girl' on The Ed Sullivan Show

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[kevinkilduff]

The Turtles were among the very best bands which created the distinct "innocent" and "happy" sounds and harmonies associated with the mid-late 60s. We sure could use this music today!

[JohnCandy]

They need to be in the Rock n roll hall of fame.

[apexjoe]

Johnny Barbata🥁 was one of the best and a very underrated drummer.

[HemiVic]

It’s 2025 and who is still listening to this awesome Turtles hit from 1967? I am!

[Ano]

When everyone thinks off the turtles they think of happy together, no no there so much more than that and gems like this prove it

[K]

If there is ever a Time Machine I want to be in the audience

[shyman]

The song becomes legendary right after the second verse, where layer upon layer of music ecstasy is utilized to the max. It was one of those, "Eat your heart out, George Martin!!!" moments of the 60s.

[brockreynolds]

At 1:58 Kaylan sings "Gettin so high"... notice that Ed Sullivan didn't want Jim Morrison to sing "Girl we couldn't get much higher".... but permitted this. Just goes to show that the same lyric wrapped in a less threatening package will go down smooth as chocolate milk. Morrison's sullen, aggressive stage demeanor is what Sullivan was concerned about more than anything, obviously.

[vec]

The magic of music is that it can transport the listener back in time.

[TomElvisSmith]

The second and final appearance by the Turtles on the Sullivan show. They also sang a truncated version of "Happy Together" which has also been posted. "She's My Girl" charted at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100. Written by Garry Bonner and Alan Gordon; the team that wrote "Happy Together" and "She'd Rather Be with Me", the two hit records they sang on their first appearance. With this video, all of their performances have now been posted!

[jody]

My favorite Turtles song. What an exquisite batch of dream pop. The Turtles were really a fantastic group.

[theresabraddock]

Howard's vocals! ❤ killer song altogether

[supmydd]

What a groovy appearance. Pure '60s!

[niccoarcadia]

I love the bass in this song. & the whole structure - Part psychedelic rock, part bubble gum, part R&R, . Pure Turtles 1960s happy.

[secard]

What I'd give for any song to come out today anywhere near as good as this.

[spyderlogan]

Dig that extremely rare(then and now) 1967 Hofner 459-VTZ guitar with built in Fuzztone. There's one for sale, by the original owner on Reverb for $3, 500.

[philiptucci]

Magnificent Masterpiece from Master Musicians

[Kw]

Ahh flower power still on display right after the summer of love…and weird TV camera moves , this must be 1967…😂! The Turtles were the band the the kids were excited to see including me. Now I excited just get out of bed…😂!
Thanks for the video and have a great day!

[giff-masteroriginals]

The Turtles won battle of the bands contests...and we're one of my all time favorites. I am 73 now, and have used their music in several of my Giff-Ideos. My tribute to clean, professional, and very intriguing music. They are still one of my favorites. Just love em.
Giff-Master Originals...Thanks for your musical dedication.

[kevinw]

A trip in the "Way Back Machine." Well done.