CHAD AND JEREMY - A summer song REACTION - First time listening.

[@garyarnett1220]

It wasn't just for the younger girls, I;m a 68 YO male, who was 10 when this came out, and even after not hearing it in decades still found myself singing along word for word (if not note for note anymore.) Thank You Carol and Harri.

[@turnerdan53]

When Chad died I revisited this song and realized it also make a great eulogy for his self. As we get older and look back at our summer loves.

[@thomastimlin1724]

What you may not realize is you are hearing a captured few moments of time that artistically/musically describe, if by accident, the innocence of life back in 1964 compared to now. How would anyone actually feel that if they were not alive then to experience it? things moved slower then, no internet, but still world problems. The lyrics can be more than just a summer love. The song reminds me of childhood, my late brother and I in summertime. He died 2 years ago, my little brother. He is forever back in time to that summer day..."Wish you didn't have to go..." "And the the rain beats against my window pain, I'll think of summer days again, and dream of you..." Summer sucks' without him now. Chad and Jeremey were folk singers caught up in the British invasion and appeared on many USA TV programs including sitcoms. they were not appreciated much in England. Yet they were British. Often confused with Peter and Gordon, the other British duo who were more popular and had more hits. Neither duo lasted more than 4 years in the spotlight.

[@Judy0910]

I am with you on this. I was 13 in 1964. Life was so simple back then. People didn't hate and talk mean like they do now. So, we didn't have what we do now, it was a wonderful time in my life. I am 71 and I would love to go back to a simple time again.

[@jerryjeromehawkins1712]

Well said Thomas & Judy... Well said my friends. 👏🏽

[@peetie25]

Nicely said. And would there be a few of today's generation who would listen to this and in a short time.... miss it and be glad to hear it again because the song gave them so much pause and peace. I, of course at 69, miss this music terribly. Perhaps as you said for those somewhat innocent years and beautiful memories of summers past. And the sadness to know they will never come again.

[@Pauba1946]

A summer classic!

[@denisepoole5838]

LOVED Chad and Jeremy!!! Great early 60's music!!!

[@hanklem5889]

They are actually came before S &G.

[@virginiaveritas326]

Loved Chad and Jeremy''s music! Yesterday's Gone is another favorite that they sang beautifully. Thank you so much for your reaction videos. Please give a listen to Cilla Black's "You Are My World" if you want to hear a powerful solo singer from the 60s. (Here is a link to her song kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2iQgnWtbZtlsM0 ) Cheers!

[@louishenderson7226]

Jeremy Clyde was a family friend. In 1964, he helped me pick out my very first guitar! And I still have my copy of 'Yesterday's Gone', their first single.

[@debbiechang5781]

I was around ten when this came out but I distinctly remember noticing the beautiful harmonies. Very nice memory. Great pick Carol and nice insights Harri 🌺✌️

[@josephdebaun9110]

Same here almost 10 years old when released!

[@debbiechang5781]

@@josephdebaun9110 I don’t know about you, but I feel extremely fortunate to have grown up with so much great music being created all around us! Good day from Connecticut 😁🌺✌️

[@Julia-jd5gr]

The song itself feels like a soothing summer breeze; a song of innocence, alone in my room, a bad day at school, chores and homework to do; then a little Chad and Jeremy and all of that stuff just melts away and its suddenly a little bit easier to be a young teenager. Thank you Chad and Jeremy!

[@debbiemickelson5448]

I haven't this song in years, great 👍

[@stephenulmer3781]

Great song but one must wonder, If you had heard Chad and Jeremy first would you have said that Simon and Garfunkel were a young Chad and Jeremy? Lol 😀

[@jackpeters9048]

This is a beautiful song from back in the day...still love it....Bravo....

[@Cynthia...]

Very nice Carol. As I mentioned I haven’t heard much of Chad and Jeremy on any of the reaction channels but they were great.☮️

[@danielkelleher2419]

Beautiful song! Brings back memories!

[@John_Chu]

Harri, they were actually viewed more as a second-string version of Peter & Gordon here in the States. They appeared in a lot of American TV shows as sort-of generic British pop stars (Dick Van Dyke Show, Batman, Patty Duke Show, even a Western show called Laredo). Like Peter & Gordon, they were heavily influenced by The Everly Brothers. Unlike P&G, however, they did try to evolve their music (concept albums like Cabbages and Kings). Jeremy Clyde was a fairly successful actor after their musical careers fizzled out. And Peter of Peter & Gordon had the advantage of Paul McCartney on their side (dated Jane Asher, Peter's sister).

[@flomurdock]

But they were better than Peter and Gordon

[@John_Chu]

@@flomurdock I didn't say they weren't. I said they were "viewed" as second-string by audiences and TV producers in the U.S. I agree that they were "better" than P&G but they didn't have a Beatle handing them Top 10 hit songs like candy to little children.

[@wrongwaypete]

Man, I just love Chad and Jeremy. I wish they would have had the financial support to have made 50 albums. They were really developing as artists and hitting their stride when the industry abandoned them.

[@thomastimlin1724]

@@flomurdock I'll definitely buy that, their voices blended perfectly in unison and harmony.

[@donnakubiski5572]

This is one song I've always loved and never forgotten. I was 10 when it came out. Thank you for reacting to it. And a fact that some people might not know, if you are a soap opera or General Hospital fan, actor James Patrick Stuart is Chad Stuart's son.

[@jerryjeromehawkins1712]

This is exactly why I'm subscribed my friend. Absolutely love this track... its now a keeper for me. Please keep them coming? 👍🏾

[@jamesferris4573]

You can never go wrong with the harmonies of Chad and Jeremy. They were excellent musicians and had some great songs.

[@surlechapeau]

I was pretty young when this song was released, but I remember it. Never would have guess the band's name in a million years. Nice memory.

[@draff1662]

Wonderful song I remember when it broke way back when. One of my favs from the British Invasion. Love your comments. Thank you.

[@danielvolk237]

Fantastic choice Carol, One of my favorite songs of all time. Saw them many years ago. They were great. I also like a song of Paul McCartney's entitled "From a Window" Billy J. Kramer also covered it. They also did a great song called "Willow weep for me" and "Yesterday's gone". Thanks Carol and you too 🤴Harri. 👍🔥🇺🇦🇺🇸🇨🇦🇬🇧🕊️🙃💞

[@robtaylor5550]

Always loved this one. Thanks for requesting!

[@dagmar.6954]

Love the mellow sounds of this group. Chad & Jeremy were a British soft folk rock musical duo in the 60's. They were part of the British Invasion. "A Summer Song" was their biggest hit. Other great songs are "Yesterday's Gone", "Willow Weep For Me", "Before & After", "If I Loved You", "From A Window" etc.

[@b42baritone]

A Summer Song is one of my favorite song. I play it on my guitar every day. RIP to Chad Stuart.

[@michaelnorman3393]

The Red Coats! Love these guys! 😄

[@lindanicholson950]

I was one of the teenage girls. I actually bought the album and I still have it. They were on the Patty Duke Show once. Recently I saw Jeremy in an episode of Midsomer Murders. I recognized him immediately. I also like the song Yesterday's Gone.

[@MisterWondrous]

I play this song on my mind's jukebox every now and again. A perfect little end of summer love song.

[@JILL0704USA]

A most beautiful love song. Great memories of the 1960's.

[@johnj2763]

Loved this song in the day. Wonderful duo too. They had a few hits, as did their contemporaries Peter and Gordon. The Everly's preceded them but they were also contemporaries with Simon and Garfunkle.

[@hectorsmommy1717]

Fun Fact: Chad and Jeremy appeared on the Batman TV show as themselves. The bad guy of the week stole one of their voices (I think it was Chad).

[@robtaylor5550]

I totally forgot about this, but remembered the episode as soon as I read your post. Appreciate the memory jog!

[@hectorsmommy1717]

@@robtaylor5550 Scary the things we remember from our youth. On the other hand, I am able to help our team win at pub trivia because of the useless things in my brain.

[@Cookies_crumbs]

They also appeared in episodes of The Dick Van Dyke Show and Laredo.

[@glsdaisy]

ooooohhhh, traveling back......

[@davidbentley145]

Haven't heard this one in many yrs...Wow!...does this bring back the memories...best wishes brother

[@v.2080]

I grew up in the NY suburbs with the British Invasion. It was an exciting time! And I still love Paul....❤

[@markstanton2362]

Takes me back to my summer of '67

[@michaelpond6386]

Many acts like those guys, a crossover from the folk music to soft rock. Girls loved them.

[@kenpatton8761]

Chad and Jeremy came out in 1962…Simon and Garfunkel, as we know them, in 1963, however they initially were called Tom and Jerry with a minor hit in 1957 „Hey Schoolgirl“. As they say the rest is history. Still loved this song by Chad and Jeremy. And I remember that Batman episode. The 60‘s were a great time growing up…for me anyway. I had older sisters who were teenagers in 1964 and played every hit record they could get their hands on! As you can imagine the British Invasion had our house hopping! RIP Chad

[@richardmartin9565]

I liked it back then. I don't think it was a girl song. We just liked good songs.

[@bodato5760]

Everly brothers, for sure❤

[@debrabeck9630]

Have not heard this in ages. Love it!

[@pauldover1403]

They once appeared on Batman in the 1960s with Adam West and Burt Ward, it was something to do with Catwoman. Forgive me if I'm wrong but Batman was on Saturday tea-time and was followed by F Troop.

[@beverlysmith8025]

Beautiful song...

[@brendagrothier967]

I had two of their albums back in the 60s.

[@Silverstreak1985]

Love this song. Thank you. Try The Left Banke's Pretty Ballerina. It will fit in nicely.

[@munizdaniel7]

Haven't commented for a while, Harri, but let me just once again tell you that I love what you do!

[@ronnwood5527]

"A Summer Song" has a dual meaning. It's saying goodbye to a girl and also goodbye to a summer. One of the greatest song ever written. Their song "Yesterday's Gone" has a similar theme while anticipating the return of summer.

[@Lorinda212]

Great analysis, Harri

[@carolpurcell1772]

I confess! Yes, I did have a crush on them! :-) Thank you for reacting! It was an innocent time so long ago!

[@RoamHockey]

timeless classic 😊

[@joelliebler5690]

Hari that is an excellent analysis!

[@shelleybleu4903]

I was smitten by these two.

[@marybaillie8907]

Beautiful song released in the summer. Brings back memories from my youth and carefree times. Enjoyed Chad and Jeremy while they lasted. "From a Window" one of my favorites was written by Lennon/McCartney, something I didn't realize till much later. Thanks Harri. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@Pauba1946]

Now react to “No Milk Today! by Herman’s Hermits” please.

[@laapache1]

There is a lot of Motown in the background / Spector

[@waynecox3958]

Loved this. But it is so EVERLY BROS it hurts.

[@thedocofrock1890]

the duos were popular back then with music that was so melodic. peter and gordon was another duo that was very popular and also english. and peter asher's sister at the time was paul mccartney's girlfriend. here is one of their songs that was all over the airwaves that you would like called ' i go to pieces'. a song written by del shannon but a huge hit for p+g - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqLUgnpon8mqrK8

[@shelter9236]

They kinda remind me of Simon and Garfunkel in a way but more background music added to their sound. Also Peter and Gordon and Seals and Crofts.

[@Blue-qr7qe]

'Difficult to believe that either Chad or Jeremy arranged all that sweeping orchestration. Something you don't hear on Simon And Garfunkel's break-out album. 'Tells me the record company thought their music was bare bones and didn't really sustain itself. I remember this song from that time. And another, Yesterday's Gone. Then they fizzled out. Just tidal influx and ebbing of the British Invasion. There were so many flashes in the pan in that time. Record companies throwing so much at the wall to find out what would stick. So much on the floor beneath the wall. Like that.

[@JasonHalversonjaydog]

i always got them mixed up with Peter and Gordon

[@richardmartin9565]

I think they were a one hit wonder. I can't remember anything else by them.

[@marel5932]

Everyone's gone to the Moon; Willow Weep for me are 2 others they sang.

[@thomastimlin1724]

No. there was Yesterday's Gone, Willow Weep For Me and a few others. They just didn't crack the top ten only once or twice. They were really folk singers caught up in the British Invasion thing. They appeared on many USA TV shows including sitcoms like the Dick Van Dyke Show, The Patty Duke Show, Batman, and quite a few variety shows...Ed Sullivan, Hollywood Palace, and other teen shows. People often confused them with the other British Duo, Peter and Gordon.

[@Cynthia...]

@@marel5932 I almost forgot about Everyone’s Gone to the Moon. That was a great song too.

[@maryvanassche6945]

@@marel5932 Everyone's Gone to the Moon was actually recorded by Jonathan King, not Chad and Jeremy.

[@frederickbays405]

Summer "64 I was 15 and had my first real girl friend She was only 13 We dot to dance together at our very liberal Methodist church very Sat night During the week we saw little of each other that summer b/c I had farm work to do and she lived 5 Miles away. But when I turned 16 end of Oct I got drivers license and my world changed. But that summer tis wa a song we often danced close to in the church basement with the light down low. Not much fast dancing done in that basement