Im 74, and I can still remember the words to this song, yet I can't remember what I did 20 minutes ago.

@johnbatch9276

4 ай бұрын

The song was memorable and maybe 20 minutes ago wasn't that memorable ha ha 😉 😅 😆 🤔

@god-madevideos8608

3 ай бұрын

I am 73 and the other day it occurred to me that I can remember every name, first and last name, of the handful of people I worked with on my first full-time job 55 years ago, but I cannot remember a single name of anyone I worked with the last years before I retired 8 years ago.

@rogerdickinson920

3 ай бұрын

@@god-madevideos8608 I'm 76and this is not the first time I've come across this song. Later this year I plan to see Justin Hayward and later ELO...bucket list. I'm still working as a Construction Safety Officer and doing First Aid. Better than developing dry rot.

@brotzmannsax

2 ай бұрын

LOL, I believe when you remember last century much more then this century, it's a natural old age occurrence.

@peppercat8718

2 ай бұрын

🤣

This is live, not a lip sic job. These are real musicians.

@JOHNWLOUCKS

4 жыл бұрын

absolutely live! The opening sounds like the Swingle Singers for a bit. It must be the Bach influence. Those Burns guitars have a unique sound.

@bufb

4 жыл бұрын

They could sing

@jamescalifornia2964

4 жыл бұрын

@@JOHNWLOUCKS - I see a 12 string 👌🎶

@JOHNWLOUCKS

4 жыл бұрын

@@jamescalifornia2964 Yes you do! it's a Burns 12 string.

@JOHNWLOUCKS

4 жыл бұрын

@@jamescalifornia2964 I think that model was called the Double Six and was used by the Searchers and the Honey Combs among other bands

This live performance was on the Mike Douglas talk show in 1967. It was in a TV studio, not on a sound stage, and live in front of a talk show studio audience. There was no auto-tuning, and no backing track, and probably a two camera shot. In light of all that, what a remarkable performance, with lead vocals and harmonies that very few performers of today would attempt live, even with all of the software assisted aides available. Really a historical glimpse of how real artists and performers used to be.

@sludge8506

8 ай бұрын

Wow! Professional musicians actually performing! Almost unbelievable.

@kevino4846

Ай бұрын

Also, no earpiece, and just basic audio equipment. Smallish amp, etc.

Happy 80th birthday, Spanky McFarlane! 🎂🎂 (June 19th).

I would love for one of the 90 thumbs down to explain to me why. This is a totally live performance, without enhancements, and I think they did great!

@kevinharrington2078

2 жыл бұрын

Obviously Kiss fans

@oswintowns3587

2 жыл бұрын

I like this better than the record what a voice 👌

@gilbertgex2091

2 жыл бұрын

Too damn beautiful of a song

@ericbond5276

2 жыл бұрын

Probably haters. I hope they don't perform at children's parties.

@1JUSTGOTLUCKY1

2 жыл бұрын

Agree 100%

Elaine ' Spanky ' McFarlane, what a set of pipes....aloha

@Flashbacksss-tp7zb

3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree and she's cute too.

@bethcrawford7427

3 жыл бұрын

And a great ear, too!

@veronicaorlando1562

3 жыл бұрын

Love them! Good ol days!

@heli-crewhgs5285

3 жыл бұрын

I'm guessing that you're from Alaska?

@objetty11

3 жыл бұрын

@@heli-crewhgs5285 I don't know what would give you that idea, but no, i'm in San Diego. A California native....Aloha fellow traveler

Really great live version. No lip-synching! I have always thought that Spanky had a great voice. She was underrated and didn't get the attention and accolades that she deserved. I don't want to leave out the rest of the band either. Great vocal arrangement and playing!

@Tonetwisters

Жыл бұрын

As a guitarist of 60 years and weekend performer of 35, I can say that I heartily agree. Spanky was as good as Judith Durham, whom I loved also ... And the back up guys were dead-on.

@flbeachcat

Жыл бұрын

She had a great voice! No doubt about that!

@kevinpayne5699

Жыл бұрын

A second rate Judith Durham (The Seekers).

@Planktontwo

Жыл бұрын

Spanky's daughter Eleanor McPharland is a great singer indeed.

@kurtvonfricken6829

Жыл бұрын

Anyone that can fill in for Mama Cass has to have a great voice.

Just a phenomenal song from the greatest year in music, 1967. Period, case closed!!!

@johnfranklin5277

4 ай бұрын

Agree! 68 was still pretty good to!

@mikejohn0088

4 ай бұрын

I wish I could do 1967 over again and she would have been gone.

@LarryNeie-lj7zc

Ай бұрын

Yes Thomas, might be the most iconic year for folk, pop, experimental music ever. I was16-17 and so much beautiful musical art bombarding my head! Yeah!

@Eltamir

6 күн бұрын

Don’t forget the patchouli.

Spanky has a sledgehammer of a voice.

@lex.cordis

4 жыл бұрын

No kidding!

@miamidolphinsfan

4 жыл бұрын

a strong contralto for sure !!!!

@Mike-yg8ig

3 жыл бұрын

Amen man, cuts through like a laser.

@j3lny425

3 жыл бұрын

Team her up with Cass Elliot

@bogee4u

3 жыл бұрын

they needed a sound engineer to dial her back on that one

These days are long gone , what a shame . These songs and music were amazing for all of us . People my age , 64, will. never forget these songs . Thank you .

@rogerpr364

3 ай бұрын

I seconde that! except I'm 67

@edwardambrose8704

Ай бұрын

Never Forget !!! 69 z.

This song breaks my heart. Not simply the lyrics, but it's LIVE and yet, pretty much as good as any track recorded for an album. Incredible talent, ZERO computers used to make it, and her vocals were spot on. Now, everything "popular" (fed to kids/young people) is just the opposite.

@themdg

2 жыл бұрын

You're very right about this amazing live performance. So great. I'm not sure if I'd discount all modern pop though... It's a different kind of performance, but there are some extremely talented musicians and creators behind those computers. That stuff doesn't write itself.

@spindriftdrinker

2 жыл бұрын

Not just her vocals spot on - everybody's vocals.

@perpetualgrin5804

Жыл бұрын

I agree, just like the album. Very impressive 👏

@perpetualgrin5804

Жыл бұрын

@riteous2 Back then so few people had ' issues '.

@eveglead1913

Жыл бұрын

Modern life is rubbish

I never realized the girl in this group had such a strong voice .

Spanky Mcfarlane was truly one of the greatest female pop singers ever. Very underated! She had a great vocal range as well.

@scottmiller6495

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for recognizing this !!!!!

@glennhfriedman4571

2 жыл бұрын

not under rated .. You must be joking

@BennyCFD

2 жыл бұрын

Her and Cass Elliot were very under rated...............................

@darrellmfume4020

Жыл бұрын

and she wasn't a bad looking woman either.

@sgnmath1234

Жыл бұрын

@@BennyCFD This woman couldn't carry the sandals of Cass Elliot. No comparison.

What a great live rendition! Her voice was so strong and perfect, not to mention a great job from the rest of the band!

@scottmiller6495

4 жыл бұрын

Sensational performance from one of the greatest groups of all time Period!!!!!!!!!!!!

@Mike-yg8ig

3 жыл бұрын

Pretty girl, monster vocals.

@jamescalifornia2964

3 жыл бұрын

@@Mike-yg8ig 👌Yes indeed 🎼

@jacklittlefield55

3 жыл бұрын

Live performances on tv. More often than not, they just played the record. This is great . Talented people

@scottmiller6495

3 жыл бұрын

@@jacklittlefield55 In many people,s opinion they were even better than The Mama's and Papas!!!!!

The last time I saw my mother alive was on a Sunday morning ! I would go over to see her and give my father a breather from taking care of her in her last months! He would go to church and then do shopping or visit with friends! After my mother past and I wouldn't go over on Sundays anymore I found myself shopping in a grocery store on a Sunday morning and this song came on! I felt my mother's presence and a feeling of her telling me she's at peace! Everytime I hear this song I know shes at peace but it still saddens me that she's gone! Love this song!! Rip mom!!

@greg2976

6 ай бұрын

❤❤🙏🙏

@stevenstoyke7279

5 ай бұрын

I fully understand. I fully get it . I lived it also

@peterm1826

4 ай бұрын

here we go attention seeking addicts who will use family members passing for sympathy

@kevino4846

Ай бұрын

@@peterm1826 You've got that tone deaf thing down. Go away.

@debbiel.wilk1824

Ай бұрын

Passed .

What an awesome big voice Spanky had. Fearless and absolutely no gimmickry.

Live without a net! Awesome!

@scdevon

3 жыл бұрын

Not an easy song to perform live either. There were lots of long hours of overdubbing in the studio on this one I'm sure.

@jamescalifornia2964

3 жыл бұрын

@@scdevon -- Did they even know how to do that in the 1960's 😮❓

@scdevon

3 жыл бұрын

@@jamescalifornia2964 Oh, definitely. Mercury Records was one of the best sounding studios in the business. This song would have been on 8 track or 16 track MultiTrack tape in 1967. Lots of tracks available for layering backup vocals in the studios.

@jamescalifornia2964

3 жыл бұрын

@@scdevon - She had a clear & strong voice. Great sounding group 👌🎼

@markpearson4693

3 жыл бұрын

@@jamescalifornia2964 Yes.

Spanky needs to be more acknowledged for her voice.

@scottmiller6495

3 жыл бұрын

You are right but tell these young people of this creepy world now about her, not only would they not know who she was or how great she and her group were, but they couldn't care less either!!!!!

@biglouie964

3 жыл бұрын

Same goes for Cass Elliot

@scottmiller6495

3 жыл бұрын

@@biglouie964 Agreed Cass was a marvelous singer but had a solo career as well, Spanky didn't.

@21CCommunIT

3 жыл бұрын

@@scottmiller6495 Spanky did tour with The Mamas and the Papas for a spell after Cass died, though...

@scottmiller6495

3 жыл бұрын

@@21CCommunIT I know and they weren't the same without Cass, but Elaine Macfarlane (Spanky) could of had a huge solo career but unfortunately didnt really persue it!

She has incredible vibrato in her voice

@davidanthonystone5165

Жыл бұрын

In the line of Grace Slick of the Jefferson Airplane. The could sing without a mic. She could change her range as Mary Travers in a split second.

@randysteele6741

10 ай бұрын

@@davidanthonystone5165 Stevie Nicks has the same type of fast tremolo.

@axeman33333

6 ай бұрын

She did not have that on other recordings & performances

@brucekay9290

6 ай бұрын

She did there though​@@axeman33333

Holy crap, she has a powerful voice. I can just hear calling her kids in for supper ... from two blocks away! :) Love that this is live.

@mikemestas9835

Жыл бұрын

LOL X 100

@keythdanielsen5533

8 ай бұрын

You’re funny.

Man, she had one powerful voice. Even backed away from the mic and still pegged the needles.

@judithkimmerling770

9 ай бұрын

Listen to her vibrato!

FINALLY! A true live version.

@joelmoore8280

4 жыл бұрын

True and on the Mike Douglas Show no less. My mom watched this show every day and they tended to do lip synch instead of live.

@scootergreen3

4 жыл бұрын

There not, they sound pretty much like live to me bass0111.

@scootergreen3

4 жыл бұрын

I was asking you not telling you bass0111, I was playing the other side because I'm still not sure. You took it the wrong way.

@pmsfar-outgrooviness8025

4 жыл бұрын

yes, it's completely live

@InstantLeprosy

4 жыл бұрын

And quite good. A lot of these bands were great in the studio but couldn't play live.

Excellent live version of this beautiful song. No lip synching, no choreographed dancers; just great talent here. Elaine has an awesome voice and was really cute. Sadly, she was very underrated and deserves so much more recognition.

@ccrider00

10 ай бұрын

Yavol🧞‍♀️👳‍♂️🧞‍♂️👋❗

@glennhfriedman4571

10 ай бұрын

Not under rated that's the wrong word ... Maybe not exposed enough

@jeremynv89523

6 ай бұрын

I agree. Sometimes I ponder the "wheres" and the "whyfores" of the decline of good vocal music. I think it can be traced to the advent of MTV, when the focus changed from "what we hear" to "what we see". We went from real vocal talent and cascading harmonies to choreographed dancing, lip-synching, and auto-tune, not to mention rapping. :(

@geraldobrien7323

5 ай бұрын

She was in a later version of the Mamas and Papas back in, I think, the ‘80s.

Loved them growing up as a kid in the 60's and 70's. Great job here. Love you Spanky (Elaine).

No auto tune crap we have now days. This was pure talent!!

@johnlomax303

Жыл бұрын

I agree that this is a great song. Great singing, great arrangement, great playing. Still, not all those who use auto tune do so to cover a bad voice. Rather, they like the effects that they can create with auto tune. No one can honestly say that Cher has anything but a fine voice, perhaps even a great voice. Yet she uses auto tune in "Believe." It works brilliantly. So you may not like the sound of auto tune, but there are singers who have nothing to hide but like what auto tune does stylistically. Everyone is welcome to their preferences, but to issue a blanket indictment of auto tune is unfair to many singers.

@em7dim9

Жыл бұрын

@@johnlomax303 The truth is that the producers were tuning Cher's voice because she was flat. They tried to hide this by making up a cover story. In the past a singer would be made to punch in or do another take. Now they just 'tune' and it sucks. A producer autotuned my voice once and it pissed me off. I'd have gladly punched in and fixed the spot. He did it later without telling me, and released the track. I could tell instantly that it was autotune.

@johnlomax303

Жыл бұрын

@@em7dim9 Things I never knew, but I'm not a recording artist, engineer, or producter. Sorry about what that producer did to you. An artist ought to have some control over production, and veto power over any particular recording decision. As for Cher, she did a lot of recording before autotune and, to my untutored ear, she sounds in tune. That she was chronically flat or had gone flat in her old age may be so, but the entirety of "Believe" has autotune, and it sounds good. I have to think that Cher had a substantial degree of control over that production and hence that SHE liked the massive application of autotune. So do I. Of course, there are artists who couldn't carry a tune in a bucket, but they are great singers, especially of their own songs. Bob Dylan, Janice Jopiin, and Chris Christofferson come to mind, but I'm sure that there are many more. I like what they do with their voices. A lot. Still, it is good to hear a good, clear voice that is perfectly on pitch. But perfect pitch is not the only good, or even the greatest good. It suits some artists well. I like their voices too. Joan Baez, for example. Others may have it but be unable to do anything useful with it. In any case, that kind of voice is indispensable only for opera. Certainly not for rock music. Different strokes for different folks. I just tire of comments from those who cannot praise a singer who sings on pitch without dumping on those who don't fit their notion of good singing. Can we not have many styles? Do we not have many good songs from great artists, even those who freely employ autotune?

@em7dim9

Жыл бұрын

@@johnlomax303 Agreed that the situation with Cher was all about her aging voice. As for Bob Dylan, I never understood the criticisms. His pitch was spot-on perfect every time. He had a funny intonation that people interpret as bad singing, but they were wrong; very talented vocalist. The main beef I have with autotune is the overuse, making everyone sound like robots. It was a fun novelty at first.

@tomkillip3530

11 ай бұрын

One of the groups that made the 60's such an enjoyable time of innocence and youth

The Mike Douglas Show was noteworthy for being just about the only variety show after 1965 (or so) to allow bands to play truly live. Ed Sullivan allowed it through the 50s and early 60s, but then, by 1966, most bands on the Sullivan show were bringing pre-recorded backing tracks, though the vocals were live. I think Sullivan (and most of the other shows) wanted the people at home to hear songs as close to how the record sounded as possible. The Douglas Show was and would continue to be be, well into the 70s, a last refuge for truly live music. As for this clip? Love it! Spanky's so cute! Love the bangs. Great voice. Great vocal arrangement.

@michaelcap9550

2 жыл бұрын

Mike Douglas had some great bands on his show (after seeing YT videos). Not as square as many think.

@scottmiller6495

2 жыл бұрын

Wait a minute Merv Griffin and Dinah Shore did too, they were great as well !!!!!

@KingOFuh

Жыл бұрын

Many bands, even more so today, use backing tracks to provide consistency of sound from gig to gig.

Definitely televised live. True singing; great voices, especially Spanky/Elaine, giving Mama Cass a bit of competition here.

@davidatovar

6 ай бұрын

Yes, absolutely ! My thoughts exactly !

Mike Douglas was an underrated tv host. He brought on a wide variety of guests, and never put himself front snd center on the show.

@edwardambrose8704

7 күн бұрын

Cool Times Ayyy !!!

Spanky has such a beautiful voice.

@Mike-yg8ig

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yes, amazing talent.

@jamescalifornia2964

3 жыл бұрын

Very strong and clear. Nice ! 👌

@scottmiller6495

3 жыл бұрын

@@jamescalifornia2964 Superb singer and an attractive woman as well !!!!!!

@jamesdean9943

3 жыл бұрын

Agree even with a deep womanly voice

@Laughandsong

3 жыл бұрын

@@scottmiller6495 She did not age well though. Nevertheless, still a lovely human being.

Wow, what a voice,....I loved it back then and it still sounds just as good.

@dmoore0079

2 жыл бұрын

Although Spanky had a deeper, darker, huskier voice compared to Grace Slick, She was more than capable of matching her volume when belting. Definitely an underrated singer!

@brucekay9290

2 жыл бұрын

@@dmoore0079 She had great vibrato in her voice but so did Grace, you can hear it when Grace says " your eyes may look like"heeeeees"

Wow! This is live! Rare unremastered, unenhanced, unmessed-with talented performance.

@sludge8506

8 ай бұрын

Wow! Professional musicians actually performing! Almost unbelievable.

There were so many incredible harmonies then. I'm not sure young people today understand harmony. Different groups had different harmonies. From Motown to Mamas and Papas to CSNY. What a great time for music! Glad I was there to enjoy it.

My second cousin, Gene Pistilli, was a co-writer of this great 60's hit.

@BigD53

3 жыл бұрын

I remember him with Terry Cashman and Tommy West who first recorded this

@PayDaVig1

3 жыл бұрын

@@BigD53 That's right. Chuck. Cashman, Pistilli, and West. Gene Pistilli was also one of the original members of Manhattan Transfer. The album was "Jukin'."

@thomasodetto4670

3 жыл бұрын

Pay, great song. Many thanks to your cousin for a great hit.

@TheSaltydog07

3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks for a wonderful song!

@andrewrosen6508

3 жыл бұрын

THE Gene Pistilli from the original Manhatten Transfer?

Elaine, if you ever see this and read any of these comments, thank you for all your beautiful music, I had a crush on you and still do, you are beautiful i love you and always will

@agent3857

3 жыл бұрын

I'm 64, Wes ... stand in line. AND, Elaine and I are both from Illinois, about 70 miles apart.

@GeeBee909

5 ай бұрын

Fun facts: Elaine went to convent school in Peoria AND a one time lived on Concord Street in Old Town Chicago in the early 60's

Incredibly priceless color footage of the saddest happiest song ever made, live.

Elaine’s voice is so pure and powerful!

This is just great, musicians playing live and a vocalist who needs no lip sync and doesn't need to show flesh.

@Ieishdragyn

2 жыл бұрын

Back when music was real...

@sludge8506

8 ай бұрын

@@Ieishdragyn Hey, old timer, didn’t the Boomer Remover get you?

@a2ndopynyn

7 ай бұрын

@@sludge8506 - Put a sock in it, Bieber. And no, I'm Gen X, not a Boomer.

@sludge8506

6 ай бұрын

@@a2ndopynyn 🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪

I'm blown away with her vocals. I always thought the recordings were great but this shows real harmonies and vocals. Its no wonder they were such a hit in 67 and 68. Great years and bring me back to Sunshine rock...sure miss that.

@scottmiller6495

3 жыл бұрын

Love to hear them sing Lazy Day it was their best song and mine as well!!!!!

@3Ddude101

3 жыл бұрын

I loved all the Sunshine Rock. So upbeat and happy. '67 one of the best years for Sunshine Rock.

@jamescalifornia2964

3 жыл бұрын

~ They were an excellent vocal group and fine musicians as well. Look at that 12 string guitar ! 🎶👌

@robertcoker4648

3 жыл бұрын

Spanky's verbrata is nothing short of Fantastic !!!!!🤗

@DJ-365

3 жыл бұрын

It Takes me Back to a Time i loved and people i miss ....

Me 1967..my aunt and uncle's place...eating cereal from the variety pack (y'all know) my bowl was the box..and this song on the radio🙂🙂🙂

After more than 50 years this song, this group still blow me away!!! Such good memories of this bygone era.

The 60s definitely are the best decade for music in human history.

@jaggerjards7236

3 жыл бұрын

I cannot give your comment enough thumbs up. It definitely was!!

@docsavage8640

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe for pop music.

@mrlafayette1964

3 жыл бұрын

@Voracious Reader wow, relax man it'll be ok

@hank1519

3 жыл бұрын

@@mrlafayette1964 Hope so! Could be the quarantine.

@scottmiller6495

3 жыл бұрын

It was the best time for pop music, especially 1967, take it from me and it can be proven!!!!!

This is live. Not a monitor in sight. To most musicians today, this is astounding.

Wow, its pretty difficult trying to accurately describe just how great this live performance actually is. This new frontier of musical youth were so talented and brave, thinking and living against the establishment, while over and over again stepping out in front of television cameras, broadcast to millions upon millions of people all over the world.

I'm a sixties teenager and that's quite an instrument she has there. And the pure performance is just as good as the studio copy of the record. Great stuff. And to think this was coming out at the same time as Mama's and Papa's, Seekers, Peter, Paul and Mary and the Beatles. We were graced with the other end of the spectrum also with Ed Ames, Dean Martin, Neil Sedaka, Andy Williams and all the fabulous one-hit wonders of every genre! Not to mention the Moody Blues and ... you get the picture. It was a great time to listen to music.

I'm listening in 2020. The music from back then was really nice.

@davidmaslow399

3 жыл бұрын

Me! And this was Great music

@waynerm401

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly!

@Italy55

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it was.

@miskelproducts41

3 жыл бұрын

@@Italy55 Better than most music today...

@skeptic313

3 жыл бұрын

@@miskelproducts41 Way more than most. What is popular today is not cutting it for me. I loved this!

Live and not lip syncing

@pmsfar-outgrooviness8025

4 жыл бұрын

Indeed!

@scdevon

3 жыл бұрын

All the way live.

@scottmiller6495

3 жыл бұрын

Fabulous performance!!!!!

@lemurianchick

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for not writing lip SINGING. My faith in humanity is restored. 😊

Love this song and I used to watch The Mike Douglas Show every day!

She’s timeless and so is her talent 💕

Love her voice and the harmonies! Yeah, its really live...on the Mike Douglas Show Nov 30, 1967!

We've all heard and loved this group and especially this tune on our radios for years, but to now hear this performed live, is like discovering it all over again!!! I'm mesmerized, especially by Elaine's towering voice!! The musical passion we witnessed in the sixties will never be replicated. Thank you 'Spanky and our Gang' for the great music you gave us and also to Mike Douglas, who I remember watching his daily talk show as a kid, for showcasing such amazing talent from Philly!! :-)

@michaelbruns449

2 жыл бұрын

So well said.

@scottmiller6495

Жыл бұрын

The greatest 3 daytime talk show hosts: Dinah Shore, Merv Griffin and Mike Douglass! Never Ever See Times like those days Again Ever Period!!!!!

The band had GREAT harmonies and their albums were extremely well-produced.

She put nothin but her big heart into that with so much instrumental talent 🎸

No idea why this showed up in my feed, but I'm glad it did. This is a killer power pop tune.

@martinzaehringer1697

3 жыл бұрын

I only recently learned this, but there was a genre of pop rock then called "sunshine rock." This is an example of it.

We really had the best music back then..

@JohnJohnson-lv7dh

4 жыл бұрын

Jay Todd , I agree. Whatever else one thinks of the 50's, 60's and 70's I really do believe it was the golden era of popular music, especially the 60's.

@kennyhuskisson2684

4 жыл бұрын

@@JohnJohnson-lv7dh Agreed, just can't beat the 60s music👍✌

@keythdanielsen8316

4 жыл бұрын

@@kennyhuskisson2684 I like 60s, 70s, 80s music for different reasons. 60s because of music like this. 70s because I was in high school and that music brings back those memories. 80s because there was so much variety and a lot of one-hit wonders

@shadowbanned5164

3 жыл бұрын

Best song from my childhood for me is The Legend Of Xanadu by Dave Dee Beaky Mick and Titch lol

So nice when it's actually live

I’m loving it!!! Thanks for taking me back

Dear God, Elaine's voice...and the band is the complete package.

The bass line is kicking.

Somewhere in a box in my house is the 45 of this song, purchased while it was still in the Top 40. I've gone from a 13 year old kid buying hits to a semi-retired semi-professional musician, and I'm watching this pure, unadulterated live performance, and I'm speechless. Amazing.

@harrytruax5195

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, played it straight out, as it happened.

@johnmcnatty1710

2 жыл бұрын

And fifty odd years just rolled away ,back to a simpler better time

That was a great live performance from a very good but underrated band. RIP Malcolm Hale, Nigel Pickering, and Oz Bach....

I think of this group as America's equivalent of The Seekers.

@edp2260

3 жыл бұрын

They kind of are. Great voices and musicians.

@atombomb31458

3 жыл бұрын

i agree---great observation!

@donnahilton471

3 жыл бұрын

The Searchers.

@iowa61

3 жыл бұрын

@@donnahilton471 No. The Seekers. The Searchers are great too, but totally dissimilar.

@znentitan4032

3 жыл бұрын

@@iowa61 Better known for their cover of Jackie DeShannon's "When You Walk Into The Room" or "Needles And Pins"

The Mike Douglas Show was an amazing format for music in the 60s. He should get more credit.

@dashcroft1892

3 жыл бұрын

He hasn’t cared since 2006

@scottmiller6495

3 жыл бұрын

He should so should Merv Griffin and Dinah Shore!!!!!

@AmericanBandstandAgain

3 жыл бұрын

@@scottmiller6495 You forgot Dick Cavett too

@ivangranger8494

3 жыл бұрын

D Ashcroft No one needs, a smart @$$. The world could use more Mike Douglas's, and less sour useless, souls.

@scottmiller6495

3 жыл бұрын

@@AmericanBandstandAgain Yep he was great also!

Wow, this is actually really good.... They can harmonize on point and sing and play those instruments in tune and in time.... The sixties were something else

What a solid group and great vocals by spanky and the guys! And those burns/Baldwin guitars. Oz on the club bass, Nigel on the double six and malcolm playing the vibraslim.

Wow that woman could sing. I love this song and it's wild to hear it live with the harmonies. Just so so good.

@tommypauly3249

3 жыл бұрын

Brings tears to my eyes! Love it

Yeah!! This is a hard one to pull off live, but you’ll did! Great harmonies.

Listen up folk's. Wonder what real music sounds like ?? Just listen to these guys. No Autotune, Just real talent. God bless you all, Jim😀

The warmth of the melody only enhances her powerful vocals. This is so beautiful to have as confirmation that music is an integral part of our lives.

What a powerhouse vocalist... easy to see how she was the perfect replacement for Mama Cass in the late 80s

She should have been a huge star in her own right. Top shelf voice!!!

Everybody knows that American Bandstand started here, but we were really blessed to have the Mike Douglas Show here in Philly. At first blush, it seemed like a talk show with old people and old acts. But it's amazing to look back and see just how many of our groups played (and I mean PLAYED, as in live) on that show. Lots of bands on their way up. Obviously, if "Sunday Will Never Be the Same" was their "new song", it was early on in their fame, and that's borne out looking at their clothes and look. Still to come was the glitz of stardom. Nice to watch. So, thank you to Mr. Mike Douglas, Lord rest his soul. Before acts were big enough to make it on Bandstand or Sullivan, Mike's show was a springboard to success. There's nothing like it anymore.

@ericbond5276

Жыл бұрын

When he had Kiss and Totie Fields on, she had a classic comment directed at Gene Simmons; priceless.

Oz Bach was my patient here in Asheville back in the mid 90's. I remember talking to him before I did a CT scan on him on day. We were talking about him being in the Spanky and Our Gang group and later on he passed away from cancer.

@SaraConr

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, the Asheville VA kept turning Oz away until the cancer became incurable! Had we stayed in Miami they would likely have caught it in time. Still so sadly missed!

@jameswoodard9252

2 жыл бұрын

I visit Oz and his daughter Belinda occasionally. Wish I had met them both.

@4thstooge75

2 жыл бұрын

@@SaraConr Such a sad story. Which one of the group was Oz ?

@borderking59

2 жыл бұрын

@@4thstooge75 he is the bass player, far left.

Spanky's voice stood out from other singers much like Judith Durham's from The Seekers. Those women were amazing.!

@williamriley9904

10 ай бұрын

Glad you brought them up 😉.... The Seekers were the best band, at the time, to come from down under.... AWESOME 😎

"...walk together hand in hand, 'til it was almost dark"... kinda miss those days.

Nice to see these guys not lip-syncing to their record. Who else played their songs live when appearing on T.V. -I have loved and enjoyed them since I was 10. This song has never grown stale.

Damn that was great. For it to be live and to be that good. Spanky can really belt out a great song Yes these are definitely musicians.

@sludge8506

8 ай бұрын

Wow! Professional musicians actually performing! Almost unbelievable.

@a2ndopynyn

7 ай бұрын

@@sludge8506 - Without Auto Tune or Pro Tools? Yeah, by today's slacker standards, it is almost unbelievable. Troll.

Bloody hell their voices and harmonies are great.

What a fabulous voice Spanky has. Great harmonies from the rest of the band too. Very well done live performance.

This group had such a distinct style. And she had SUCH a distinct voice. Tremendous '60s memories to cherish. God, they were such good times. Crazy, sometimes, but still good overall.

▶︎❈◀︎ Mike Douglas was sadly underrated, he had a million musical guests that you wouldn't expect for a conventional variety tv talk show. I remember seeing John Lennon (and Yoko), David Bowie, and a million other great performers. The golden age of television was really the 1960s. I don't think with 1,000 cable and online shows there are any variety shows left.

This was a wonderful time to be a kid....A time when life was.... Groovy... Real musicians, real talent... Loved Spanky McFarland and RIP Malcolm Hale...

@billyangus

2 жыл бұрын

There are only two surviving veterans of the band.... "Spanky" McFarlane and John "The Chief" Seiter. Paul "Oz" Bach, Nigel Pickering, Malcolm Hale, Kenny Hodges, and "Lefty" Baker are all gone. After Spanky & Our Gang folded in 1969, Seiter added his services on drums with The Turtles, following the departure of Johny Barbata.

Music isn't made like this anymore, boys and girls!!

@timbraman2658

4 жыл бұрын

Or sung like it

@EBthere

3 жыл бұрын

Anyone young or old who loves music should agree with your comment Robert.

@doctorfeinstone6524

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it is old man. Turn off corporate radio

@doctorfeinstone6524

3 жыл бұрын

@@EBthere no, anyone with a brain would not. Check out a band called real estate, the essex green, beach fossils, war paint, etc. There are hundreds of modern bands that are just as good as ever. You just haven't heard them because you listen to one radio station and expect it to play everything

@originnone

3 жыл бұрын

@@doctorfeinstone6524 Oh, they're good bands, all the ones you mentioned, but none even approach the harmony, not even close...

The pro studio drummer did an EXCELLENT job here!!!

Beautiful voice, I miss that time

This was incredibly wonderful from a time we'll never ever see again,plus two Icons, Elaine Mac Farlane and Mike Douglas Wow !!!!!!!!!!!!

@Mike-yg8ig

3 жыл бұрын

This song defines the era.

@emoney8098

3 жыл бұрын

By far the most under rated host was Mike Douglas.His interviews with everyone from Ali Kennedy family Lennon are superb.If you dont believe me watch them on YT.Merv and johnny got the most attention but Mike s down to earth sincere style let the stars be themselves with him.

@Mike-yg8ig

3 жыл бұрын

@@emoney8098 Cavett was pretty damn good too.

@scottmiller6495

3 жыл бұрын

@@Mike-yg8ig Yes he was but the best talk shows that were great with serious talks and fabulous entertainment came from the 3 best : Merv Griffin, Mike Douglas and the lovely Dinah Shore You Better Believe it !!!!!

@scottmiller6495

3 жыл бұрын

@@Mike-yg8ig If you look at 1967, there were so many great songs this was one of them, but Lazy Day by this awesome group was even better!!!!;

I've always loved Spanky's voice.

@pleasesteponmepaulsimon5689

3 жыл бұрын

Full and announced, in a great ear candy way

Elaine has one of the most powerful female voices in the rock era and this gorgeous song showcases it so well - all the more impressive given this was a live show ( no lip syncing) .

I saw Spanky and Our Gang perform at Marquette University in 1969. They were incredible. Wish they still performed.

As a musician in a band, I am really impressed with this live performance. For the sound technology of the day, this band really pulled off a professionally sounding performance.

@severnboar

Жыл бұрын

You are probably right and I bow to your superior knowledge, unfortunately I have just posted somethin over critical.

@sludge8506

8 ай бұрын

Wow! Professional musicians actually performing! Almost unbelievable.

@timnewman1172

8 ай бұрын

The Mike Douglas Show had actual live performances, which stands out today... Frank Zappa playing "Black Napkins" thru a tiny Pignose with the house band is another great one!

Elaine "Spanky" McFarlane sings like an angel. She and the gang gave us those great hits of the late 1960's.

@scottmiller6495

3 жыл бұрын

Their three greatest songs in this order: Sunday will never be the same, Lazy Day, and I'd like to get to know you!!!!!

I was 11 yrs old when this song came out. What great singing and harmonizing. Had this and Windy by the Association. I played the hell out of those 45s. Life was so much simpler back then in so many ways. Not only will Sunday never be the same, neither will this country.

@lynn4205

9 ай бұрын

You've got your head on straight for sure. We at least have these songs to take us back to better and simpler times. Keep prepping, lock and load.

@randalcolucci6833

9 ай бұрын

@@lynn4205 Safe Passage and keep your six ....

@mikegalvin9801

2 ай бұрын

Same age but my friend Wendy HATED that song after all the 6th grade boys pestered her with it on the playground.

@kevino4846

Ай бұрын

The Association, never really appreciated as much as they should have been. A lot of different types of songs in their library. Take a listen if you get a chance.

@randalcolucci6833

Ай бұрын

@@kevino4846 Yes! You are correct, sir.

She had such a PHENOM voice! And to think that this was a LIVE performance. I was always surprised they were not as popular as Mama Cass and the Papa's? Loved this....thanks for sharing this. Richard

@erbewayne6868

Жыл бұрын

And could belt the song out.

I am now in my 70s, I remember this so well, what a voice she has, sadly we will never get music like we had in the60s , thank goodness for YT!

And anchoring everything else with that fabulous bass line; most of you don't actively hear it, but it's a huge influence among many attributes of this song! Dude was all over the place, very musical while maintaining the rhythm role.

@terrancematapo7881

3 жыл бұрын

Woow

@grouchosays

11 ай бұрын

Incredible harmony on last note!!! They knew what they were doing for sure!

Leave it to the guy that told me to call him Uncle Mike. Mike Douglas was so underrated but was a true legend in the Talk Show Field and always wanted the acts to Sing Live as it showed the true singers from the not so true. Spanky And Our Gang were true performers as you can see here. My Aunt Dottie was Mikes Liaison to Group W and Westinghouse and Mike always said she was his right Hand.

A lot of people can relate to this song - they lost their baby's heart - I must be on the sun is gone - Sunday will never be the same - when you're 70 and experienced nobody waiting for you - then you can relate to this beautiful song!

I just discovered this video. I just cried.

What a voice!! So wonderful to hear it live and raw. The best! Thank you so much for sharing this.

Mike Douglas, the guy that introduced a 4 year old Tiger Woods to the world.

Take note you "alleged" singers and instrument players of today; This is talent!! No lip syncing. No pre-recorded music. Just talent. Real talent. Something I see a huge lack of anymore.

@sludge8506

8 ай бұрын

Hey, geezer, *most* tv appearances back then were mimes. But not this one.