#98 The 1960s and The Association with Russ Giguere

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with one of the original members of The Association Russ Giguere about the origins of the band, the 1960s music scene, and his book Along Comes The Association.
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The Association- www.theassociationwebsite.com/
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[@tetr2024]

The guys had some wonderful songs. Uplifting tunes.Those were the days.

[@bruschmidt9943]

Always loved this guy. Such a fine musician, singer & Masterful tambourine player. The ONLY other tambourine player I've seen that came close was Doug Strawn, who played for The Carpenters. Russ is a legend!

[@rootsofreality]

Thanks for watching! And absolutely, Russ is awesome!

[@tubularbill]

Wonderful interview. Russ and the Association should be in the Rock and Roll HOF.

[@rootsofreality]

Thanks for watching and you are absolutely correct!

[@celestejaworski3124]

He had great vocals on their songs association music was so good between the songs all of them great blend of voices this is a great interview I've seen videos their voices were so good on those videos

[@rootsofreality]

Thanks for listening!

[@kimmacdermotroe2957]

Russ radiates sincerity and positive energy. So refreshing.

[@carolcraig2580]

Love The Association! Great interview...

[@gillysmusic]

Russ had a wonderful voice, big of him to admit it is not of 'Association quality' any more. Shame though, but pleased he is still involved with the band.

[@rzh3443]

I must have played their Greatest Hits vinyl till it wore out. I think many of their songs will hold up for decades more.

[@rootsofreality]

I agree. Thanks for the comment!

[@thmckenna]

Requiem was the B side of Never My Love