All Four Cowsill Sibs: "The Rain The Park and Other Things"

[@handsupbud]

I'm 69 and this puts a huge smile on my face. It was the sounds of my life.

[@onii747]

69 puts a smile on my face too

[@johndewitt54]

Ditto 69

[@patriciawhite6820]

I am 72. I also smile at this song.

[@Jims2517]

Kids today may own the future, but we have the past and it was wonderful.

[@charlenemack7040]

72 here. I remember them on Ed Sullivan show with their mom. I always thought it was odd to have your mother in your band, but they made it happen.😊

[@marydifiore]

Almost 66 and I still ❤ the Cowsills! I’m so glad I was born at the right time! Nothing today compares to these songs / music 🎤🎼🎸🎹!

[@lisadc4681]

Exactly! I just turned 67 last month and this and the amazing music we got to grow up with in 1960'sand 70's can/will never be matched sadly!!! Wouldn't trade being born in 1957 for anything!! ✌️

[@pixshooter7]

Exactly! I'm 73 and this music is timeless !!!

[@kevbob]

Look for the Lemon Twigs. Esp the record they just released (May 2024). I guarantee it will give you good nostalgic vibes while listening to a contemporary band. I kid you not! (Also a 'sills fan from way back, had the usual kid crush on Susan when I was a boy and she was a slightly older girl.)

[@TeriMcFarlan]

I'm 66 as well and I could not agree more. I am so glad I was born at the right time!!!!

[@Grnacrz3]

@@lisadc4681 Me too!!

[@maricogan2903]

I’m SO HAPPY to see John singing with the family. He adds even more richness to the harmonies.

[@vcoaster]

Except that he's not so happy he was fired by Mike Love (for no known reason) from his Beach boys gig which lasted 20 years.

[@maricogan2903]

@@vcoaster Mike Love has a huge ego and no sense of humour. HUGE EGO!

[@Kathy90277]

I'm 71 and love to watch the many videos of them on You Tube. I hope young people learn how special the Cowsill's were/are.

[@giltrahan]

I’m in my mid 60’s and remember walking to the record store to buy the single Poor Baby. I was 9 and I loved that song.

[@nickhuber9627]

Who doesn’t love this song. The Cowsills are awesome!

[@davewebbtheauthor]

This is what we all wanted to see -- the four of them together. And don't they sound amazing!

[@Skedawg88]

As much as any song this one defines the 60’s. It takes me back.

[@chrisdurante2544]

John brought this sucker to life and freed up Susan to do her thing. Lotta talent right there.

[@spectrum04002]

Yes, his layering is noticeable!

[@MannyEmm]

I am 66….I loved this song since 1967.

[@skipmessier765]

I’m 73 and knew the Cowsills when Susan was a young girl in the band with her Mom, Barbara, and John while being a little older was still young himself. An incredibly talented family who amazingly still have beautiful voices. Still remember Bill and Bob playing Beatles songs over the phone to my brother, Arthur and as always nailed it. Also went to school at same time and school as Bill, Bob, Dick and Paul (“ the schoolhouse on the hill “ ).

[@barcham]

I'm 67 and I had such a crush on Susan when I was a kid! Considering who is in the R&R Hall of Fame, the Cowsills absolutely belong in there as well!

[@normankennith7919]

ditto & they should have one last hurrah at glastonbury!!!

[@shuroom57]

This is just four of them... with one guitar....and they're all over 60....and they sound this good. Imagine the onstage firepower the SEVEN of them had in the earliest days.

[@Juanita6173]

For my late mom who passed away last October. She wore flowers in her hair it was her peculiar signature look even into her 80s. Love you mom. Love the Cowsills. Am so happy they received this recognition.

[@GaryAa56]

@Juanita6....Hippie Girls live forever!

[@brucefranklin6295]

Susan is so darn cute. They all look very happy performing together.

[@Primus54]

I was in 7th grade and a drummer in junior high band. There was a girl that played clarinet that was just cute as hell who loved this song… I had my first pubescent crush. Whenever I hear this song I’m transported back to those memories and today wonder what became of her life. 😉

[@GearJamminSalmon]

@@Primus54 It was weird: my first fatal crush was Buffy (Anissa Jones) from _Family Affair_ when I was two. I wish I'd seen Susan when I was two...I'd've been overwhelmed by two cute, adorable angels.

[@nickhuber9627]

It's nice to see John back singing with them.

[@lynntempleton9640]

Mike Love's loss.

[@mimirudow8550]

It is indeed wonderful to see John Cowsills back with Siblings. No offense to The Beach Boys Touring Band, but John was a great addition to their percussion and drums he was an integral member for Mike Love and Bruce Johnston et al for decades, giving stability to The Boys and with his Cowsill family John will add to the same spirit and professionalism to his siblings. Welcome back John😊😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤👍👍👍👍

[@theepistemiccafe]

@@mimirudow8550 I'm with you, John was solid with the Beach boys and I'm a big fan, but if you think this performance added spirit or professionalism you need to rewatch. His showmanship was non-existent. There was NO SPIRIT as you anticipated. Maybe this is why the Beach Boys let him go. That's just a speculation. He is great, but this performance was a failure

[@wyantz]

More, more, more ... so great to see John with Bob, Paul, and Susan - at last ... BIG smile

[@lisafalzetta9116]

It made me SO happy to see John with them, too! ❤

[@robertguerrero8009]

Brings back wonderful memories to us baby boomers,

[@mikeywid4954]

We did have the best music imo.

[@Mark-xw5lg]

They still sound great. Far better than many aging performers.

[@georgekosich5563]

Mike Love of the Beach Boys sings way out of tune and has for many years now.

[@artcflowers]

Suddenly, transported back to first kisses and falling in teenage love. Petting under the bleachers. Cowsills on the system during breaks. Ah, the innocence.

[@nicholasbrowning4558]

John is such a great singer and drummer. He was the touring drummer for the beach boys and sang lead on a couple of songs as well as background vocals.

[@dannelson4209]

The Cowsills were a force to be reckoned with, I remember the days like it were yesterday, they had their own unique style and nobody else was like them, like many great bands back then they were original, Man oh man what a time to live and the music back then was OUTSTANDING!

[@waltonwarrior7428]

I’m 72 years old and this song brings back great memories from my high school years. Where’s the time gone? Thanks for posting.

[@poptopia1]

Glad to see John back!

[@kingofallwhites]

Mike Love fired him

[@poptopia1]

@@kingofallwhitesHe fires everybody

[@joelanderos23]

​@@kingofallwhitesthanks to John Stamos wanting his buddy to be the drummer.

[@spectrum04002]

It's just a rare appearance. John has a full plate with his own endeavors.

[@tomh3652]

Im 65 and this brings back some great memories of my childhood and family that have past. Kind of sad seeing only 4 remain with us. They still sound great.

[@sandlot40]

I'm also 65. My 6 years older brother bought this single at the time it was a hit. I listened to it over and over and always loved it. My big brother somehow instilled an intense love of pop and rock music into me that lives on today. Sadly he died before we could make it out of the 70's. Enjoy those you love while you have them. Someday the tunes will make you sad but its so much easier when the sadness is accompanied with wonderful memories. ♥

[@KevinHudson-q7i]

How frickin cool was that, 4 people singing their HEARTS OUT for us, THANK YOU it was just BEAUTIFUL😂

[@randythieman6583]

I'll soon be 70. This song is one of the greatest! Sooo many memories 😢

[@DownAroundSanAntonio-ik4ek]

The Cowsills won me $79. About 20 years ago I was at work and the local radio station was running a name-that-song kind of contest. When the DJ played "The Rain, the Park, and Other Things" the calls started coming in. Most people were guessing "The Flower Girl." I knew the right title, called in, and won the money. I think it was $79 because that was the station's number on the radio dial. I've been a fan since they started performing back in the 60s. Love their harmonies.

[@dalenemoore]

They are the nicest people, too. They usually come out to meet fans after their concerts.❤️

[@GearJamminSalmon]

I was less than a year old when the song came out. For some reason, I remembered it, it embedded. I just turned 58, still love it. Barry's story and final days were a heartbreaker. I can't call it anything else.

[@stevemurray2737]

Missing Barry and the Incredible Billy Cowsill.

[@tombeyerlein3813]

Agreed. Bill was great, and Barry was very special, too.

[@jonathanandvelvet]

We had a lot of fun spending time with Barry when he lived on the Monterey peninsula.

[@lyndy2026]

Billy was a legend … incredibly talented and a gift for singing and arranging music

[@1slyangel211]

I love seeing and hearing John! I wish he would join them more often.

[@jimmaisch7851]

Wow! When i was a little boy this was one of my favorite songs ...They still sound Great !! That is one Talented family ❤

[@getube9]

All respect to the boys... Show of hands of us who had a crush on Ms. Susan...

[@mikewilhelm2986]

At 71, I still do!

[@johnvrabec9747]

This makes me feel 11 years old all over again.I may have been pretty young, but, I always had my transitor radio on, listening to all this great music like this. Almost 60 years later there is still demand for this music, not like the forgettable, throwaway derivative stuff on Spotify. We were listening to the Cowsills, Mamas & Papas, CCR, Beatles, Grass Roots, Janis, Jimi, Jim, Byrds, Turtles, Stones, Elvis, Temps, Four Tops, Smokey, Diana, Etc etc.

[@charleshuwe9144]

Don’t forget, Paul Revere and the Raiders

[@JjJimerson]

This still makes me happy. Cowsills harmony even better with age. Mom, Bill & Barry are smiling upon their family! 💐💚☮️

[@wendyjames3977]

@JjJimerson Don't forget their Dear Late Brother Richard 🕊 who sadly was kept out of the Family Band by their Father. RIP Billy, Barry and Richard 🕊💐

[@DarlowMaxwell]

Nearly 77 great memories

[@markcarrillo2445]

I saw them in November in Last Vegas. Susan hugged me when I told them I've been waiting 50 years to see them. I sing this at karaoke, and it makes people turn around, because they are so very surprised.

[@Paul-lm5gv]

He's no longer playing with the Beach Boys travel group so he was available. Great that they are all back performing together.

[@barbiemakris8057]

Maybe he'll do a few Happy together shows 🎉❤🎉

[@F1478963]

Is John permanently back with the group (now that he's no longer playing the drums for the Beach Boys)?

[@CarenBoBearin]

@F1478963 I'm afraid not. He's enjoying being a free agent after over 20 years of tour buses, airplanes, etc. He and is wife, Vicki Peterson (The Bangles), are performing duets, he does occasional guest spots with the likes of The Smithereens, Peter Noone's Herman's Hermits, etc. He & Vicki are also working on a CD of brothers Billy's & Barry's wonderful original songs.

[@allentate3760]

I read that siblings can harmonize in a special way.

[@robinbond7878]

Blood harmony

[@fernandoacuna]

I'm 64, I heard this song when I was 10 years old, now just nostalgic for me. I wants back to that years, but it's impossible 😢😢

[@figmo397]

Today the California Music Hall of Fame; maybe soon the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!

[@GearJamminSalmon]

No...the R&RHoF is worthless. The Cowsills are better than that.

[@geoffmower8729]

Susan will forever be my flower girl.❤

[@sunsetcaptiva8573]

After all these years, and all of the performances... They still harmonize wonderfully...

[@annb1]

Sounds much fuller with four. It was mind blowing when there were all six.

[@johnvance3011]

Couple years back they were all on stage and it sounded awesome

[@kathrynroddy3733]

I’ll be 63 and I got my tickets to see them at the Washington State Fair

[@fg3568]

Such an incredibly talented family. Always loved the Cowsills and still do!!

[@willswalkingwest7267]

Susan just gets prettier and prettier and her voice gets better and better .

[@Earthman99999]

I still think Susan Cowsill would have stolen the show had she as a kid, had gotten to be part of the "Partridge Family" on the TV series, as the executives originally wanted.

[@rubywingo6030]

I wanted to play drums like John Cowsill and now at age 58 I’m finally getting to take lessons! I’m having a blast! Thanks John for the inspiration!❤❤❤❤

[@amerocker]

Good for you! 😀

[@suegorecki9868]

I was lucky to share a hotel with these wonderful people in 2018 in Wautoma Wisconsin...and I got to do a pinkie with Paul!!! I was in heaven!

[@ntep-623]

So fun to watch them sing.

[@beckygray2663]

I listen to this over and over again. They are so talented. So happy to hear and see John up there.

[@Nunofurdambiznez]

Nice to see all FOUR on stage again!! They were and still are FANTASTIC!!! Thanks for posting this incredible gem!

[@PTP8712]

Knowing the story behind it all, what could’ve been, what actually was. Those smiles are real. They overcame it all. That’s victory!

[@stevedoll508]

Wow! Even with only one guitar accompaniment they sound fantastic. What a blessing to the music world. Thanks, Cowsills, and keep on keepin' on!

[@robyntattersall236]

Oh wow … you guys need to stay together … that kind of harmony cannot be replicated … all 4 … an embarrassment of riches ❤❤❤❤❤

[@pauletteispassingiton943]

Add John Cowsill to their concerts and they will be SELL outs!!!

[@lindanelson1442]

I'm 66 and have always loved the Cowsills. I was head over heels in love with John and had a pretend wedding when I was 10.

[@dianal3630]

💕Barry was my guy.. 💕So sad he lost his life in Katrina.

[@timothymoore1987]

Great to see John there singing!

[@danielbruns1675]

I'll be sixty-four very soon and The Cowsills have been a part of the tapestry of my life. A soundtrack from an early chapter that is still great to catch again from time to time.

[@DenisMiller-dz7qv]

Grew up with there music I'm 70 and can listen to them all the time

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

Thank you Cowsills for all the memories. You sound great.

[@mikebertelson9681]

It’s great to see John up there with you singing harmonies!

[@lisag18]

Wonderful!! They overcame so much in life. They never lost their talent.

[@ConnieWeisman]

Maybe the music was their saving grace.

[@Tony-w5x]

That’s when you’re the real deal- They make a tv show about you.. I met Susan in New Orleans. She was a real sweetheart. Such a talented family…

[@rph69er]

68 tomorrow and puts a mile on my face too!!!

[@56Truex]

Great to see John join them. What a song !!

[@sheriw1965]

They still sound fantastic. Those harmonies!

[@everlastingarms3065]

Awesome to see and hear John back with them. My goodness the blend and overtones they all generate. Golden ear candy.

[@RalphOnofrio]

Still great....Have this on a 45.....At 72,these guys always bring a smile to my face.....Great.............Ralph Onofrio

[@TerryM-eu5ou]

Same here..born 1951, I bought this 45 on MGM records, 1967, love the harmony….😍

[@danielparsons9531]

Really great to see John joining in with the gang ….. “awesome actually “ 😎👍

[@GaryAa56]

I'm 68, I love this song from the time I first heard it up to today.

[@garydefilippis3561]

Great to see John with them for this ! I hope to see him more ..

[@TWayneD1020]

We love the Cowsills❤!!

[@Baci302]

Oh my goodness! It’s so wonderful to see these siblings, who’ve been through so much, sounding so perfect together. Their vocal blend is still amazing and rocks me to my soul. The Cowsills were an important part of my childhood

[@navyskaterdude]

Nice to see u with your family John❤

[@jerrymeeker8832]

I’m 68 and couldn’t ask for anything better 💕❤️

[@paulsnith9979]

See them at a Happy Together Tour show this June through August in a town near you.

[@martinsmith4546]

Absolutely superb. To be able to harmonise and pitch so perfectly after all those decades is amazing. Great respect!

[@hehhehhuhhuh7014]

AMAZING!!! They sound just as great as they did in 1968!!!!! (IN THE ORIGINAL KEY OF B MAJOR!!) WOW!!!!! Does anyone realize that these four surviving performers of this band first recorded this song almost 57 years ago??? John was 12, Susan was 8, Paul was 16, and Bob was 18!!! Today, up on that stage in this video, John is 68, Susan turned 65 a few days ago, Paul is 72, and Bob is 74!!!!

[@royjohnson465]

Also the ‘writer’, arranger, and producer of this great song above was Arte Kornfeld who is 81 or 82 now.

[@hehhehhuhhuh7014]

@@royjohnson465 Wow, I didn't know that. Thanks!

[@royjohnson465]

@@hehhehhuhhuh7014 ~Yes, please look it up for yourself and read more about it in depth.

[@leadstrat]

I’m 44 and I stumbled across this song about 3 years ago and never get tired of it. The original and some of your newer performances are magical.

[@CSICyn]

It's about time they were inducted! What an amazing family! I have fond memories of when my sisters and I would hang out with them - (primarily, Susan, John and Barry at 1837 La Mesa Dr..) We lived close by on Marguerita Ave. Wish you'd come to Palm Springs area, I'd love to see you. Hey John, I LOVE The Action Skulls! :-D CHEERS to memories, keep rockin' ya all!

[@colindeer9657]

Likewise I am 68 and this song always makes me feel all goosebumps and gooey inside. I remember first falling for a girl and all that entails. What a beautiful beautiful song. Great to see the family still together doing so well and sung perfectly. Many thanks. Sent my heart a flutter once again. So sweet.

[@stevedoll508]

For heartwarming, wholesome entertainment you can't beat the Cowsills. True talent never gets old, just more mellow.

[@oriolesht]

I start every day in my office by saying, "Alexa, play the Cowsills on iHeart Radio". How can you have a bad day starting off with the Cowsills.

[@lionheartroar3104]

Still on their game...Great!

[@ConnieWeisman]

I'm 66 ...always loved that song!!!!!

[@bitfenix90]

I am so happy to see them perform with just one strumming guitar. Amazing vocal performance on an amazing song.

[@livestreamingcentralcoast8956]

Wow, what talent, a guitar & 4 voices that just melt harmony, beutiful guys and a classic song

[@sandmonjones8004]

Never gets old.

[@groovygirl23]

They still sound terrific together. A great pop sound.

[@sharappa]

Susan lives in New Orleans.. she super nice 😊

[@WilmerCook]

I worked with Paul very nice guy gave me a Cowsill's CD!

[@geraldbloom]

Remember them so well. I went to junior college with Billy back in 1967 in Providence. The family was from Newport RI.

[@TheHuckster100]

I saw them perform in 1970 in San Antonio Texas, went to a meet and greet at a department store and they all signed an album for me. They still sound awesome, thanks for posting this!

[@marydoe4459]

What a bond these four have. And John's smile--so real and from such a deep place.🥀🌻

[@olderendirt]

65 and this song has always made me happy. Glad everyone is still singing. Congratulations, too.

[@faithhopelove9176]

Masterpiece!!!!!!!

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

I agree with you, a masterpiece.

[@Insanedoberman]

These guys and gal sound just as good as they did in the 60's. Amazing...and it's one of my favorite songs. Lol I wonder how they got older but I didn't!!! One of the best groups from my youth.

[@jeffreybarna6543]

GREAT to see John joining the others!

[@irgraphicdesign]

The day the Cowsill's debuted on the Ed Sullivan show was October 29, 1967. My birthday.