This Band had 3 of the BIGGEST HITS EVER... BUT NOBODY Under 40 Remembers Them! | Professor Of Rock

Coming up next, the story of the the most upbeat hit song ever Windy by The Association. IT’S ALMOST unfair how infectious and addicting this classic hit and yet at the same time it might be the most confusing song ever. It was written about a guy… and his name is the main hook of the song. But it’s not a name anyone would EVER associate with a guy so when today’s The Association recorded it, they changed the gender of the guy to a girl. But again the name repeated in the song would never be associated with a a girl or a guy or a human. But it became a smash #1 hit… This band would have a slew of hits over a couple of years, including 3 big #1 hits that are three of the most-played songs in history. Problem is nobody under the age of 40 remembers these guys and they may have had the best vocal harmonies of their time, right there with the Beatles and the Beach Boys. We have an interview with the band coming up next.

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When anyone talks about the most popular songs in history chances are today’s band is likely never mentioned. and yet today’s band recorded 3 of the biggest songs ever within about a year of each other. For a couple of years they were holding their own against the Beatles and the Stones and had 6 huge hits in just a couple of years including today’s two classic songs. I’m talking about he vocally superior group the Association and their two hits Never My Love and Windy.

We have an interview with the band, but let me set it up really quick. Never My Love finished the 20th century as the 2nd most played song in the history of radio right behind You’ve Lost That Loving feeling. It was written by the songwriting team of Don and Dick Addrisi. This Duo had many hits with "We've Got To Get It On Again" and "Slow Dancin' Don't Turn Me On.” When the Association got a hold of it they put their signature blend on it and made it one of the biggest hits of 1967… The Association had just ruled 1966 with their hit Cherish that everyone thought was a love song, Though it was really about unrequited love but Never My Love was about love… It became a popular song for weddings. Never My Love sold a million copies in America and reached #2 on the Hot 100 but it go to #1 on the Cashbox chart.

Its legacy thereafter was a bonafide staple of LITE AM and FM stations, and that’s why it is one of the most played songs ever, because of dentists offices, grocery stores, furniture stores etc.

I’m excited to cover Windy because to me it’s the catchiest, most uplifting song of the 60s. It just makes you happy Windy was written by Ruthann Friedman, a singer/songwriter living in the middle of the San Francisco and Los Angeles music scene in the '60s. She became friends with Beach Boys lyricist van dyed park s, who introduced her to The Association, who were the first to record.

[ProfessorofRock]

Poll: What is your pick for the song with the best vocal harmonies or backing vocals?

[refuzed]

The Association were part of the magical time period in music history. Gotta love the 60's.

[Bobbyo]

In 1966 I turned 20 years old and I loved the Association!!
I remember driving a young lady home from a party. We were listening to the radio and “Cherish” came on. By the time it was over she was snuggled next to me with my arm around her.
Great memory…..

[lynnestamey]

Back in 1966, I was 12 years old and I adored the Association. My older sister had the album and we played it constantly, I'm sure that we wore it out. My sister passed away at 50, back in 2002. She STILL HAD THE SAME ALBUM!

[jazzandbluesculturalherita]

The Association deserves much more acclaim than they received during their time in the spotlight.

[WyndeeClara]

My parents swear I was not named after Windy, but boy did it get sung to me by EVERYONE!

[Virgo-]

I was a little girl, maybe 6 or 7, when WIndy and Cherish were my 2 favorite songs. I'll always be grateful that my mom loved music and played albums from so many differnt musical groups.

[James_St._James]

The Association is so light and airy that they don't linger in your mind but you never change the station when their songs are on.

[obbor]

Born in 1959 and spending my early years when radio was king and the melding of pop culture and music was shared on the airwaves, these guys had so many memorable songs that were just infused into the collective memory of so many of us. One summer, a trip from California to Florida had my brother and I reunited with family members unseen for years. Two days after arriving in the Sunshine State, my younger cousin arrived with a friend from her school who was the most beautiful girl I had ever laid eyes upon (and I'm from California!) Accompanying the girls to many places along the way (Busch Gardens, Clearwater Beach, and everywhere else it seemed) this young lady had the eyes of every room or space she occupied. By then I was solidly into the rock music of the day and hadn't listened to top 40 radio in years, one day, at a restaurant near the water, I sat stealing glances in the direction of this fetching young lady, along with nearly everyone else in the vicinity with the song "Cherish" running through my mind. Every word of this song describes how I felt at the time and still do...

[cherylreichardt]

I was a little girl when Windy came out and I used to sing it because I come from Chicago, the windy city. I enjoyed their harmonies very much! Just a fun memory! Nice interview Professor!

[flavellinator]

Sitting in the far back of our 1957 Chrysler Windsor, listening to Windy on AM radio, driving through downtown... Bringing back those long, long ago memories Professor!

[paulwicht]

I was eight and my parents were divorcing. I was distraught.
I was in our parked Rambler waiting for mom to finish grocery shopping.
The radio was on and Windy came on.
I’ll never forget how great it made me feel for the first time since she had told me about the divorce.

[MyName-plzn]

You take the fantastic vocals and harmonies of The Association with the Wrecking Crew and great song writers you get some of the most loved music ever! The vocals and music they created is simply timeless. Loved this interview, so down to earth and grateful guys with great stories to tell, wish it were longer. You are definitely the luckiest man alive to be able to talk to the best artists of so many generations, great work!

[portaltwo]

'Along Comes Mary' actually comes out at the top of my list, followed closely by 'Windy'.

[noferblatz]

For 60s vocal groups, I don't think anyone did it better. Even my mom (born 1934) was a fan of them.

[bobdivincenzo]

Their Greatest Hits was one of the first albums I bought with my own money when it came out. Rode my bike to the mall to buy it. Still have it. Still play it. Still gives me fond memories.

[bartbluemusic]

"Never My Love" is one of the first songs I ever remember hearing as a kid just getting into music. I've always loved that one. At a bowling alley I used to work at, they would have karaoke on the weekend nights in the adjoining bar, and I would sing a few songs sometimes. "Never My Love" was one of them. It is near and dear to my heart.

[RobertL_]

The Association may have been short lived but they left us some fun and memorable tunes and here we are today still talking about these songs

[shiroibasketshoes]

Nice interview, Professor. My 19 year old music store coworker learned of the big hits of The Association from oldies stations. He likes “Never My Love” best. “Windy” and even moreso “Everything That Touches You” are my favorite of their hits, but I like their music overall very much.

[jerzaw]

Music of the 60’s was like Christmas every day Couldn’t wait to hear the radio to see what gift of music waited for us❤