One of the better songs from 1963. Great songwriting and production - and performance.

The surprise is how much music there was to enjoy. Nothing like today.

From a much gentler kinder time in our history

@Lakeshore14

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Yes, definitely. Also a time when singers had God-given talent and the lyrics were meaningful. 🥰

@markwilliams5606

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Don't forget to Boogie children 🪴🌄

@scottcheron

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Gentler for who? There were venues they played at that they couldn't go to as a customer.

@marygriffiths2950

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💯💯💯💯💯

At the age of 15 I used to stay by the radio waiting for this song, which I appreciated a lot because of the beautifully inspired melody and words but also because, as I remember, it is one of the first songs in English in Bossa-Nova tempo. Here in Brazil the most known version at that time was, I think, Julie London's and not the original track from Ruby & The Romantics. Years later I knew the live TV version of Ruby & The Romantics, which is for me the most natural and the best of all versions of this unforgettable song. Thanks for your comments and for sharing your impressions.

I remember my girlfriends and I would be in the bedroom during a slumber party singing this with hairbrush mics. Great times.❤

Love this song

A wonderful "first love" song ...

What a positive, upbeat song. Beautifully sung.

A great classic!

😎Perfection isn’t it?

A blast from the past

Ruby and the Romantics had other hits though none as huge worldwide as this. Most notably Eddie Holman covered their "Hey There Lonely Boy" as "Hey There Lonely Girl" and The Carpenters had a hit with their version of "Hurting Each Other." But it was "Our Day" that reaped the most covers, including by Frankie Valli (whose version peaked at No. 11 in the US in the fall of 1975), Cher, Donny and Marie Osmond, Bobby Darin, Patti Page, Dee Dee Sharp, Pat Boone, Amy Winehouse, Nancy Wilson, Trini Lopez, The Supremes, Cliff Richard, and James Brown. Thanks Cynthia and Harri.

@Cynthia...

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Glad you liked it John.

I remember dancing to this song with someone special. Thanks Cynthia and Harri.

Barbara Lewis - Hello Stranger is another great song from this same era!

Another beautiful song from 1963 is a song called a 100 pounds of clay by Gene McDaniels. You won't regret it💯❤️

Super-awesome song. As the kids say - IT'S A VIBE! 🤟

Great reaction, another great Bossa Nova song by Ruby and The Romantics is "We'll Love Again" and I also like their version of the song "Dream", really, they have so many great songs to mention.

In a interview Ruby said she learn to sing by listening to the radio.

Loved this song the first time I heard it back in the day, and still do.

Number one record on the Billboard charts exactly 60 years ago this week ( #1 March 23rd 1963) The era of Camelot . I was about to turn 7 years old.

The whirl of the Hammond organ brings back such sweet memories. Such a huge hit back in 1963 making it to Number 1. Ruby and the Romantics recorded two versions of this song, the first a mid tempo arrangement and this one, which was released with a bossa nova style beat. A romantic tune for a romantic era. Great reaction Harri. Thanks Harri and Cynthia. 👏👏💕 Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

@Cynthia...

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Glad you liked it Mary. ❤

Reminds me of the roller rink skating to organ music. That's what I grew up with Sure was fun

@FunkyMarcel

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Dave ' Baby' Cortez

You're coming up with great hidden gems!

This was a number one hit in the U.S. in spring 1963, and was one of the only hits to feature the bossa nova rhythm. The only other one I can think of is "Bossa Nova Baby" by Elvis. The Brazilian guitarist Antonio Carlos Jobim also had a successful jazz album that year with nearly all the songs performed in the bossa nova beat.

Used to call songs with this organ sound “skating rink music”. Fun stuff. ✌️

I was 10 when this came out. My older brother and sister would always play this. You should try The Dixie Cups and The Chiffons (60’s girl groups).

That organ is a Hammond B3, that came out way back in 1934, one of the first electronic keyboard instruments!

One of my favorite songs ever..

Thanks for the reaction Harri.

@michaelplotino7046

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Hi Cynthia, As soon as I saw the title, I knew that it was you who requested it! I have always loved this song... since childhood. Thank you! - Brooklyn Mike

@Cynthia...

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@@michaelplotino7046 I must have a reputation. 😁Glad you liked it Michael.

@michaelplotino7046

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@@Cynthia... Yes Cynthia, you do have a reputation with me, and it's beautiful!

@Cynthia...

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@@michaelplotino7046 ❤️ you are sweet. 😊

@agnetesorensenelbom5085

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Such a sweet song 🥰 Did not know it, but like it ❤❤❤ Thanks Cynthia and Harri for bringing this to my attention 💯💖🤩

You will like Barbara Lewis, Baby I'm Yours. Same vintage.

Way to go, Cynthia. No matter who,no matter where.

You have to listen to some doo wop late 50's to early 60's just magical!

This is "our song". When my hubby was recovering from triple by pass heart surgery, Kenny G sent him a cameo, playing this song and wishing us well, as it was also our 30 wedding anniversary. This is a song from my youth, I loved it then and I love it now. And we all knew they were Black! hahaha I really can't see why Harri would think otherwise!

A song from the sountrack of my life. I've heard this song a hundreds of times yet I never knew who performed it. Thanks for selecting this dreamy, timeless classic, Cynthia. Loved your take on it, too, Harri...awesome reaction!

@Cynthia...

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Thank you, Neal I just love it.

@agnetesorensenelbom5085

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🥰😍🤩

I saw an interview with Ruby and the interviewer told her that the Temptations listened to them to learn how to harmonize.

I've always loved this one. What a fabulous and unique groove too!! Great pick. What's not to love, hmm? ❤

🥂 MAGICAL Harri♥️🇿🇦

Oh my goodness, you & Cynthia just took me back to sing along & dancing to this very special song 🥰Their group name is wonderful, and you know who it is when that organ starts at the beginning.Such a Romantic song 💋 Thanks very much for the memory , I’m dancing 😻🇨🇦

If you want to go further down the rabbit hole of Romantic songs from this era, try one I found a few years ago: - The Paris Sisters - I Love How You Love Me.

So funny, Rare Earth I thought were Black, Ruby (And The Romantics), Harri thought was white, lol!

Thank you Harri and Cynthia

@Cynthia...

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You are welcome Mary.

Cynthia - What a trip down memory lane for me, wow! If I have heard the band name Ruby and the Romantics, I simply don't recall it (and so much more😁). Awesome submission and an excellent review, Harri.

@Cynthia...

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Thank you DaveB.

If you like this song you should react to Maybe by the Chantels

I'm 74 and remember it well

As in…those guys behind “Talking In Your Sleep”? Hah, just kidding!!!

Ruby & The Romantics were a great R&B group in the 60's. They were known for their smooth rich harmonies from high tenor to deep bass. "Our Day will Come" was their biggest hit. A lot of their songs became big hits for other artists. "Hey There Lonely Girl", "Hurting Each Other", "Your Baby Doesn't Love You Anymore", "When You're Young & In Love" etc.

Break it to Them Gently by Burton Cummings.

Being in the back seat of my parents car in the 70s. I wonder if they are using a stand up bass in this.

Good stuff, Harri. They did a great version of "When You're Young And In Love" kzread.info/dash/bejne/pH6Fj6SkZcnRn7A.html in 1964 before Tamla lifted the arrangement for The Marvelettes kzread.info/dash/bejne/pW2Eq5qHds3IdKQ.html three years later

Does anyone else notice the reggae tone in the beat?

As covered by Amy Winehouse.

classic Frankie Valli did a nice update ten years later

1963 had a catastrophe of great records.

The 60s 64 Chevelle 4 Speed. Better with a girl in it 🪴🌄🏁

Always thought it was a white artist