What Happened to The Lovin’ Spoonful?

If you are wondering why there is a weird transition around the 3-minute mark, YouTube made me take down a portion of the video. Thanks for watching!

[dfrasu]

Summer in the city is still an amazing song. Just so different. The lyrics are stellar. I played it then and I play it now. I have a bunch of their alums still.

[vassa]

Was born in '72 in Toronto and grew up listening to the music from the 50's-80's great music better than what's out now days

[richdouglas]

"Gren-itch" not "Green Witch." Also, the gerund in the title of the band is elided. "Lovin', " not "Loving." Hard to take it seriously with such fundamental errors. And making assessments (like returning to a previous sound being "unavailable") is a weakness in a documentary clip.

As for the reunions, doing them without Sebastian is the same as not being the Lovin' Spoonful, because Sebastian WAS the band.

[HistoricallyMarked]

I got to meet John Sebastian a few years back performing in my hometown. Still a great performer to this day, but he seemed socially awkward in person. But, he agreed to take a selfie with me so I'm grateful for that :)

[BenDover-bjly]

THE SIXTIES WERE THE YEARS THAT THERE WAS A LOT OF TALENTS

[friendofbeaver]

I always liked the piano break in "Summer in the City!"

[roccidisopa]

Repeat after me: “Gren-itch Village, not Green Witch”… also, “Creek Alley, not Creaky Alley”.

[latherslick]

By the way I really like the the bands and performers you have picked. Just came across your channel this week and really enjoy going back to my youth.

[kellyheine]

Summer in the City is one of my favorite 60’s songs.

[CharCanuck]

Great Zal was from my old neighbourhood in Downsview (suburb of Toronto).

[lamper]

Before you upload, just have a friend listen and give you some advice on the pronunciation, that's all you need. thanks for these videos, I notice none of these others including me! took time to do the work you did! the Spoonful were EAST COAST-NYC in fact

[robertnoll]

I love the way this guy mispronounces so many names and places.

[lilajagears]

JOHN SEBASTION ALSO PLAYED HARMONICA ON THE DOORS ROADHOUSE BLUES.

[jtshark]

It should be noted that years after Zal Yanovsky got blacklisted for "ratting out" other people. It came out many other artist also had made deals with cops to give up suppliers and other artists who were doing drugs.

[alanboas]

I always wanted to be a Nashville Cat and try some of that country water.

[michaeladashefski]

They became a Vegas act without John B. in their later years, playing their hits in lounges for tourists.

[roberttosa]

Thanks for doing this. They were a big part of the 60s. ✌️

[loualleluia]

Enjoyed this video. How about doing the Young Rascals?

[wookinooki]

aaaah John... how do i love thee, let me count the ways.
great musician, singer, composer, lyricist,
briefly the hottest guy on earth, permanently the cutest,
and a fascinating STORYTELLER !!! I could listen to him talk all day long.
and a nice speaking voice too, perfect for radio on par with Casey Kasem and Terry O'Reilly.

[buddyvilla]

I use to live in Greenwitch Village in the 1980 s. But we called it Greenwich Village. As for “Creaky Alley” is that Creeque Alley?