John Sebastian Musicians Hall of Fame Backstage, Part One.

In this episode with John Sebastian, Joe Chambers asks about how he got started playing an autoharp, his time with Bob Dylan, and how he got started with The Lovin' Spoonful.
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[@dennisd3926]

I saw John open for Steve Martin in '77 or '78. I felt embarrassed for him that most of the crowd only reacted when he sang "Welcome Back," the theme song to Welcome Back, Kotter. His music of the '60s was SOOO much better than that. I wore out their greatest hits album.

[@sugarjoe50]

At least the theme song was better than the show!

[@dennisd3926]

@@sugarjoe50 Got that right.

[@terrywright8731]

Welcome Back is a great song if you listen to the entire song out of the context of the TV show. "How Have You Been" from his 1st solo album is my all time favorite Sebastian song.

[@Colt-ii4qn]

Summer in the city is his greatest song, never liked welcome back 😐

[@WmRob]

I met him at a NAAM show and I was the only person to recognize him as he sat quietly sipping tea. I asked for his autograph and he invited me to sit with him. We talked for 20-25 minutes before his rude woman came over and interrupted us. Super nice man.

[@robertwallace6492]

I had pretty much the same experience at NAMM in Anaheim several years ago. Like you I recognized him, and he could not have been any more gracious. I exchanged my contact information with him, and to my amazement he actually wrote me 'thanking me' for the experience. Needless to say, 'My Mind Was Completely Blown Away' by the sincere humility of this absolute Rock-N-Roll legend. 😊 God bless John Sebastian, and may he live a long, long life. ❤ His wonderful contribution to American music is almost unequaled. ⚘⚘⚘

[@naryaquid]

You said "his" rude woman interrupted you..Did you mean "this" rude woman?..Just wondering.

[@WmRob]

@@naryaquid If you think it was you, it probably was.

[@robertbigler7743]

I went to see "An Evening with John Sebastian"... His one-man show, playing his songs, telling stories, and just charming the audience to the core. I went away feeling like John was an old friend. And I guess, in a way, he is an old friend. Thank you Joe for your wonderful Backstage series! The BEST content on KZbin!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Guy…. Joe

[@rmelin13231]

Been waiting a few days for this, knew you would come through. Few could 'create' a song like John Sebastian could do. Don't you sweat when you listen to 'Summer In the City'? Don't you feel whimsical listening to 'Did You Ever Have To Make Up Your Mind'? Don't you feel for the guy when you hear 'Didn't Want To Have To Do It'? He's one of the few performers that I remember from my one day at Woodstock. Yes it was lightly raining, and humid, and muddy. The Spoonful's music was at the top of my list, and I still cherish those days. Looking forward to part 2. Thanks as always Joe!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Roger….Joe

[@donaldshaw2627]

I saw the spoonful at the unicorn club on Boylston Street in Boston 5 days in a row and 65 amazing I'll never forget it

[@Tunz909]

@@donaldshaw2627 I lived on Boylston street in 1974!!

[@Transterra55]

I am a HUGE John Sebastian fan! Thanks for this video. Love the accompanying photos.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Harry……My editor Jay pulls the pictures….. Thanks again for watching ….Joe

[@chasetower6773]

John is a Master in Melody … It’s hard to frown while humming a song from John. Thanks for letting everyone talk.

[@nathanielhensley4756]

John Sebastian is one of my all favorite musician and songwriter and vocalist!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching N H…. Joe

[@steely_Bob]

Same here. Great music & memories!

[@mrDCunningham]

Gosh I been wondering about him. So good to see this Joe. I opened for the Lovin Spoonful once but John wasn't with them at that time. He seems like a really good guy. Can't wait to see part 2 👍🏻😎

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and comments David…. Part 2 next week…..Joe

[@Jimred89strat]

These are great episodes for an old Vietnam Veteran like me. I would have definitely been at Woodstock in 1969 if I had not been drafted and in Vietnam. No doubt in my mind. Thanks again Joe!!!

[@thomasbaillie-carrigan3100]

'Daydream' was surely the song that made Lovin' Spoonful. Maybe i'm wrong, but it sure made one of the classics of the 60's. Thank you so much. I'm71 now. Love to all Americans from España.

[@msherer260]

"Do you believe in Music" made them

[@FRANKSNAKE71]

@@msherer260 The song you reference is “Do you believe in Magic “ ( not music ).

[@FRANKSNAKE71]

“Summer in the City” sold the most 45’s and is their most played hit, but I agree with you! I loved “Daydream”. Many great songs by a talented and very original sounding group😎. Greetings from an American expat on the tiny island of Anguilla

[@shafersongs]

Sebastian is a ridiculously underrated songwriter. If you analyze his tunes, many are absolutely brilliant. Add the magic of the Spoons and it was lightning in an autoharp.

[@bobclavile5653]

Welcome Back, Welcome Back, Welcome Back....and Congratulations. You deserve the HOF.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Bob…..Joe

[@brianogden1789]

I stood next to John Sebastian at LAX in the 1960's when he was checking in for his flight to New York to be the "Ed Sullivan Show" in January 1967. I remember he had these very 60's boots on, brown leather with some sort of fringe on the top 4 inches. Old memory, but it ties me to a special time and a special group.

[@andymathewson160]

Wow -- that's great! You mean you talked to him and he told you they were about to go on the Sullivan show?

[@agitation-free]

Awesome! I am a huge fan of John Sebastian ✌

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching AF….Joe

[@davidwynn6148]

Nicest Pro Artist around... he toured with Robin Williams years ago and Robin just got a new Otari 8 track reel to reel to playback all his sound ques on. I was invited to he & John's concert in Madison WI to make sure there weren't any hiccups during the show w/the tape recorder. Obviously, this was many years ago having ques on an analog tape machine and editing w/razor blades and a edit block, and much longer fingers before I lear

[@elvisx]

Another home run Joe. Thanks for all you do!!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks John……Joe

[@fredberthiaume6883]

Great interview I am a big fan of the spoonful loved their music thanks

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Fred…..Joe

[@douglasiceman1382]

John played our towns festival back in the early 1990's. His backing band was Al Anderson and NRBQ! Great gig from both artists!

[@jamesbond4633]

Your interviews are so good Joe. YOu ask a question and we get to hear all these wonderful stories and thoughts and you provide great follow up questions. I love when you insert pictures of places or people, records etc. of what the guest is talking about from close to the time frame they are talking about. Adds a lot. I would say these are like historical records for anyone learning or interested in the many facets of music through the years in America and abroad. From people who lived it and can provide details and insights that will be preserved for generations on. I find them very inspiring especially how people got started and their early years and clues to other artists to explore some not so popular but still influential. Greenwich Village for sure was a cauldron for so many people. John's insight into early Dylan is fascinating. Wonder what changed with him? The before the don't look back reference might be a clue.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

James… thank you. Very kind of you to say. Yes we spend a lot of extra time adding the pictures. Jay McDowell who is my camera man is also who dives in and finds these pictures (and yes tries to make them period correct) and edits them together. It’s gratifying when our friends like you share how much they add to the interviews and we truly appreciate it. I too was struck how John mentioned the “ Two” Bob Dylan’s… before and after the great documentary “Don’t Look Back” which shows that typewriter John talks about keeping him awake that Bob used to write many of his songs. I hate to say it since I no longer have them but back in the mid 80’s I owned many of those original typed and handwritten Dylan lyrics from that very typewriter. ( Don’t ask) best, Joe

[@robertbigler7743]

@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum Yes! YES! YES! Hat's off to Jay McDowell's awesome work! His photos seem "incidental", but they put the stories in your heart.

[@bobx1034]

exactly right-- joe knows how to ask the questions and get out of the way.

[@BernieHollandMusic]

11:30 - John mentions the Holy Modal Rounders - I have one of their albums - you will hardly hear a word about these people these days unless you watch these amazing interviews - I am so grateful x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

[@Ed_Stuckey]

*What a terrible place to stop!* Ha, showmanship. Just like a cliff-hanger at the Saturday matinee. You know everyone can't wait for the second part. "Nashville Cats" is a favorite of mine and the first thing I think of when I see or hear of John Sebastion or The Lovin' Spoonful. It was nice to hear more about how he had interactions with so many other greats. Great interview ('cept for the choice of when to break) :-) -- Thanks for sharing!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hang on Ed til the first of next week…. Probably Tuesday…. Best, Joe

[@nellymoriarty_5783]

Thrilled indeed! Love J Sebbastian Wonderful interview so thank you 😇

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Nelly…. Joe

[@nickismith4787]

Sending much love to John Sebastian for all those wonderful songs, memories and good times. Love, light, joy, peace and blessings, dear John.

[@frankstephenson1746]

This gave me chills I’ve always loved everything that’s come out of John. He even blew harp with the Doors when they were in New York Then there’s the 4 of us album Ok I’m going to spin some vinyl now…

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Frank….. best, Joe

[@ivannovotny4552]

Many thanks Joe for featuring and interviewing one of my all time favourites John Sebastian in part 1. Much appreciated. Side note: Co-founder of Lovin' Spoonful Zalman (Zal) Yanovsky was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where I live. Stay safe Joe, thanks again, and now looking forward to part 2.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Ivan… yes I watched a award show from Canada where Zal was honored. Best, Joe

[@leesanna7835]

Joe, it was so cool hearing you talk about Matt Umanov's and John's Pizzaria (the greatest pizza) grew up in those places, I live in Woodstock now and I see John at the supermarket occasionally, I'm on my third time watching this interview, thank you so much Brother, you're the best...

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Lee.. I really appreciate your kind comments. As for the village…. It’s my favorite part of N.Y. Unfortunately Matt’s is gone. I knew Matt from all the vintage guitar shows we both attended. 48Th street music stores are gone too.Part 2 will air Tuesday evening…..Thanks again for watching…..Best, Joe

[@54chewbacca]

OMFG! Matt Umanov's and John's pizza!!!!

[@jamesdunn2214]

Joe is the best interviewer, allowing his guest to talk without interruptions.

[@jayham____fromgeorgia]

this man deserves much credit for the wonderful songs he's written and sang.. john's story is like a fairy tale.. I hope that he feels appreciated.. you're great as well joe.. rock on

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thank you very much Jay……..Joe

[@syn707]

Oh boy…..Joe, this couldn’t come at a more perfect time! I just started reading a book about the Spoonful. After reading part one, I had to go watch Sebastian’s performance at Woodstock. He was even better than I remembered. I just saw part two up and I can’t wait to watch it. JOE, God Bless you in all you do. You’re bringing treasures to us and we love you for it!!!!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks 707….Joe

[@fcontitwo]

✨’John & the Spoonful’ - a true ‘blessing’ !!! #🎶YoungerGurl’🎵😍🥊🥊 #ThanksJoe

[@acemacgruber6593]

Looking forward to part 2!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hi Ace….. thanks for watching….part 2 early next week…..Joe

[@mattsmith2119]

You’re the most Joe. John Sebastian is essential. Hangin’ on for part two.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Part two goes up Tuesday evening Matt… best……Joe

[@peggypennington3270]

I had a teen crush on John and still do. Love his music. Nashville Cats always makes me smile.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for sharing Peggy…..Joe

[@ericcrawford3453]

Awesome, very cool thank you Joe Chambers I'm hooked!

[@johnstephen7610]

Joe, I'll join the many others here in thanking you for interviewing John Sebastian, who has always been one of my favorites. I loved his Lovin Spoonful music and also his solo albums as well, which were beautiful. I still play them now and then. I'll look forward to hearing Part 2 and how he got on stage at Woodstock. Thanks Joe, very very great interview.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks John… Joe

[@bluesingmusic3443]

I really liked the Spoonful when I was young. (You got us again Joe👌) you're not from the Colonel Parker school are You? "Always leave them wanting more." Lol,

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hi B I g m…. Sorry about that… honestly I was watching the clock before the cameras automatically stop. It was the best stopping place I could swing with less than a minute to go:) …. But… it does leave you wanting more! Thanks again for watching… part two should go up Tuesday… best, Joe

[@bluesingmusic3443]

@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum I guess that's as good of an excuse as any. Maybe we should call you Colonel Joe.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

No excuse… its the truth Blues…. I hope that anyone who knows me would never make that comparison with CP but what ever flicks your Bic:)…. Joe

[@bluesingmusic3443]

@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum you know I'm joking. I read a story the Colonel & Elvis, a TV show was offering $10K for Elvis to appear. The Colonel said "That's fine for me, but what about my boy?" I think he also was quoted as saying "When I met Elvis he had a million dollars worth of talent. Now he's got a million dollars." I don't know what his percentage was, but if I'm not mistaken when Elvis died he had in excess of $300 million. When I was stationed in Memphis Elvis was buying people Cadillacs. Always a fan of Elvis. Joe I'm just being my usual irreverent self, I'm joking, please don't take much of what I say too seriously. (I honestly crack myself up, with my humor.). Any way I do look forward to the next video. Talk about a cliff hanger. Stay safe. No I'd never compare you to the Colonel. Thank you Sir. Gil

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

I’m a cut up too Blue…. FYI … The Colonel got half of everything. Best, Joe

[@blueticecho5690]

Joe, john talks about jug band and that folkie stuff but... his first big hit was a swipe job of Holland - Dozier - Holland ( Motown ) Martha and the Vandella's Heat Wave song.. Thanks Joe..

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for sharing Blue….Joe

[@kenlodge3399]

Back in the day there was a time when it was hip to be negative, as Mr Bob Seger pointed out, and there was more conformity going on in the music scene then there was in the U.S. Army. I have to be forever grateful for that otherwise I would never have discovered some of the most brilliant and wonderful artists and musicians ever. Starting with John Sebastian whom I still listen to pretty regularly, but other greats like the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Doc Watson and Bill Monroe, a host of country crossover artists before it was the thing that were making it famous in small clubs all over the Rocky Mountains, who would jam on stage with some of the best folk singers, and on off nights get to see some of the elite Mississippi Delta blues artists cashing in on what notoriety they could get, all too numerous for me to count here (Sonny Terry & Brownie Magee come most to mind). It was the greatest time to be a music lover... Back In '72!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Ken…. I agree…… I graduated from High School in 1972. Best…. Joe

[@brothermac9719]

JS had the goods. He rolled like the late Rory Gallagher: His own artistically brilliant way & most in the music industry knew it too. As Rory, JS played by his own rules.

[@chrisshenzo2594]

He didn't have to be so nice, we would have liked him anyway-and it's so sweet to know he can still paint rainbows all over our blues. Wonderful candid sit down with one of the real talents of the era! Thanks, Joe!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Chris…. Joe

[@RockHardRiffs]

Always great stuff on the MHOF channel 🎸🎸🎸

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks again RHR……Joe

[@thegodfatherofthesec1748]

Good one JOE. ✌🏻

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Wayland….Joe

[@chrisbrowning6102]

Looking forward to seeing the rest of this interview. Mr. Sebastian seems like a very warm, engaging guy. These interviews are real treasures.

[@harpmanb]

The harp on the Doors' "Roadhouse Blues": John Sebastian.

[@outtathyme5679]

John’s a real treasure

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks again for watching 567…..Joe

[@bansheebot2]

When you influence Eric Clapton when he was in Cream you're doing something right....

[@davmets86]

Tedeschi Trucks does an amazing cover of John's song Darling Be Home Soon.... and Spoonful was a very under appreciated band

[@NickRatnieks]

Song writing demands discipline- and Martin Mull mentions this on his live album "Fabulous Furniture etc." in the between song dialogue: ""Song writing, like any other sport, demands that you stay in shape-. so I try to write 20, 30 songs a day."

[@johnmccarthy387]

Floating House Band - Must hear great accomplishments of "living Like There's No Tomorrow."

[@ClarenceHW]

"Do You Believe in Magic" was the first tune I played on stage in front of an audience. Thank you John and Joe, love you both.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Clarence…..Joe

[@mikelisacarb]

Wow! That is also true with me! At our local elementary school family fair, with three of my 6th grade buddies. But the real memory is when we first realized that we sounded quite good as we started rehearsing for the upcoming gig! We set up in the drummer's front yard He had one snare drum and three of us were banging out the same chords on our Silvertones. I sang lead vocal, and actually had a microphone! No audience, but two of the guy's mother's were truly impressed. That's all we needed! Such a proud moment! "Do you believe like I believe!" I still play a bunch of those songs when I gig, and people love them!

[@robbiefrantz8170]

I did think the Lovin Spoonful were great and of course, John Sebastián. I myself was a singer in vocal groups and bands in the 1960s, where I began to play diatonic harmonica, mostly blues. But, this post is about John's Dad. My Dad, like his, was a classical musician, a violist in the Philadelphia Orchestra. I moved from Philly to Seattle in 1972. One day, in 1973, I was listening to Seattle's classical station, KING-FM and the announcer said that after the news break on the hour, we would be hearing a concerto for harmonica & orchestra. So ASAP, I lined up a blank tape on my reel-to-reel tape recorder. Just after I did, the announcer said "and now Alexander Tcherepnin's Concerto for Harmonica & Orchestra, John Sebastian, harmonica, The Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra, Hans Schweiger, conducting." This was the first classical piece for harmonica I had heard. It simply blew me away and yes, I got it all on tape, which I later copied onto a cassette, when my reel to reel became impractical. Classical chromatic harmonica. A sound like no other. So unique. John's Dad was a tremendous musician and after that, I found more and more classical harmonica to listen to.

[@terrywright8731]

Saw John in concert Feb. 2020. I was in the front row about 5 feet away. He was great and his stories are so entertaining. Always wondered if he ever got paid for Woodstock since he was a highlight.

[@putzengiler]

I remember seeing John doing an outdoor show in the early 80's with NRBQ , they backed him up on Lovin' Spoonful songs , I believe he ended up teaming up with them quite a few times after that..

[@peterpedersen1641]

Sad to say, Matt Uminov closed his doors at the Guitar Shop a little over a year ago. I live up the street here in Greenwich Village. And was wearing a Matt Uminov Guitar T Shirt today! I was a regular in there. And his personal collection of mostly Gretsch Guitars was pretty amazing. You never knew who you would run into in there... Right? Such as yourself. Nice interview with John... Thanks. Keep up the great show here.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching Peter… yes I knew Matt closed the shop. I never went to N.Y without going by there. I met Matt at vintage guitar shows everywhere as I too had a number of guitar shops in Tennessee. Best……….Joe

[@tomstiel7576]

My very first concert was John Sebastion, early seventies at Meadowbrook Amphitheatre in Rochester Hills Mi.I was about seventeen,early seventies, we had no money and we jumped the fence to get in, never ever forget it,,,,,great fun

[@brucejohansson9552]

Believe it or not I was right up in front at Woodstock and certainly dug John Sebastian. He was very stoned but mellow and folky just like now. Everybody loved him. A couple years later he opened for Foreigner at Wisconsin state fair and got booed off stage. The crowd wanted hard rock. Bad booking agent. He’s great though

[@sewingintrifocals-alisonde7778]

WOW about John S’s musical family. I never knew, but it really makes sense.

[@SeeCSeesCC]

❤️ we LOVE you John Sebastian

[@kmaher1424]

Glad to hear the Holy Modal Rounders mentioned. As an old timey acoustic duo they were the first to use 'psycho delic' In a lyric. Around 1963.

[@artprince9163]

Saw Spoonful a few years back without JS and they were good but not the same. LS was one of my favorite bands, probably my favorite American band before the Band came around at Big Pink.

[@jimschiltz5343]

"You've Got A Friend In Me" #Timeless

[@markskinner6751]

one of the greats no doubt...should be far more recognised for his brillant songwriting i beleive dylan would agree!!!

[@stevedundee866]

Joe you are such a great interviewer..you ask pertinent questions then let the interviewee run with it and you never interrupt. Really appreciate your work..I learn so much from your great content. Cheers to you sir 🍻

[@ronsheehan]

John is a longtime favorite, if for no other reason than his ongoing association with NRBQ

[@theunknowns44]

Does he get into how he got the job of writing "Welcome Back" for the Welcome Back Kotter TV show, in Part 2?

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Gary…. You’re a genius! Yes we do… thanks for asking… hope you enjoyed part one…. Best, Joe

[@rocketpost1]

Another great interview Joe, you keep coming up with them. I was hooked on the Spoonful's music as soon as I heard Daydream. Summer in the City is certainly one of the great tracks but doesn't get the credit it deserves. John seems a really nice bloke and is a good storyteller. I liked the helicopter story especially. I remember the EP Did You Ever Have To Make Up Your Mind' coming out in maybe 1966 and I loved it. It also had Jug Band Music and This Sporting Life plus maybe one other track. I've still got the EP and it's in an old record cabinet on top of a wardrobe. Shame. John is definitely one of my heroes and I'm sure a hero to many. Thanks Joe. Love your channel.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Rocket….Joe

[@calsurflance5598]

Again Joe , this is great! I’ve never heard John speak ill of anyone in any interview. Such a positive guy. Would love to shake his hand. Also, your museum looks incredible. It’s been 40 years since I passed through Nashville. I need to get back there. Well done. Be safe and stay well. Lance

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks again Cal… Joe

[@RoadieGarth]

Wow! Talk about a cliffhanger. I have John's vinyl with his Woodstock photo on the cover. Never knew the story. Met him and John Phillips in the mid 90s at Ryman Tin Pan South press conference. I was helping with a photo book called Music Row Dogs and Nashville Cats (stars with their pets) and he gave us his blessing. I think I have all the Spoonful vinyl. Can't wait for part two...

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Garth… part two Tuesday…Joe

[@Mooseman327]

Great interview, as usual. John is a wonderful guy. Left us hangin' though.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Val…. Hang on till next week …..Joe

[@juliegoff1731]

Hi Joe ,oh iLOVE this ,love the Spoonful and especially John Sebastian ,I heard you mention the RARHOF ,I thought they were inducted ! Thank you for such great interviews as always ,you’re always so kind to your guests and to us fans too !You certainly do your homework ,and I agree w you ,I’m a huge Tom Petty fan too ,devastated by his loss !But what a gentleman here ,John Benson Sebastian

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Julie…Joe

[@oldermusiclover]

Joe I can't count either my late dad and oldest brother could never understand why Math was hard for me

[@ernestoborrego5102]

Yeeeeeeeessss!!! Perfect end to my evening and beginning to my weekend! Thank you!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks again Ernesto….Joe

[@lilajagears8317]

I have heard more than once that he played harmonica on the Doors Roadhouse blues.

[@sapelesteve]

Yet another terrific interview Joe! John seems like a really down to earth kind of guy. I can't even imagine what it must have been like to actually perform at Woodstock. Looking forward to Part 2... 👍👍

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks again Steve….Joe

[@efhs1970]

Joe y’all left us hanging!😂 Looking forward to seeing the next episode! Thanks for sharing!💫

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hi Larry… yeah … sorry about that abrupt ending… had to take a break before the camera auto stop happened. It will make for a fun part two… Most likely Tuesday evening it will air. Thanks as always… Joe

[@user-nq9gz4xf7f]

I loved the Loving Spoonful. It was partly the zany personality and Zal, but it was mostly creative because of John. Its lovely to have his witness years later as survivor and just how normal humble and human he is, thankful too i think. When you have that kind of success and fame and you still keep your head on your shoulders thats marvellous

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

I totally agree with you William…. Thanks for watching…..Joe

[@tomw9875]

I always like to hear a little Wash DC mention...

[@tomw9875]

Thanks Joe!

[@charlessen8333]

WISH all musicians watch it has so much to learn

[@bodijisattva9333]

Good start Joelooking forward for part two..

[@jacktolmachoff7547]

YaJoe!!

[@johnreilly9748]

Jug Band Music, great lyrics and delivery Nashville Cats also! Good stuff Joe. I love the theme music to your channel I find myself humming it all the time and may work up a version of it.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks John… I asked my very good friend Steve Wariner to listen to a few Tom Petty favorites of mine and create a talk show like theme song with those Petty influences. He and his son Ryan wrote and performed everything on it… best, Joe

[@johnreilly9748]

@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum Well it worked Joe, I think it is great that you take the time and interest to reply!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks John… I feel if you take the time to write me I have the time to respond. I appreciate your support… Joe

[@tomcarl8021]

I met John at a gas station in New Jersey. Nice guy.

[@jan-michaelnelson6571]

NOOOOOO!!!! Hahaha! A break now, on the edge of my sit, hahaha, Part 2!!!!!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks Jan… part two Tuesday… Joe

[@joeurbanowski321]

Ooohhh nooo..!!! A cliffhanger..! John’s music always makes me happy..🌈Looking forward to Part 2..!!👍🏼

[@dadaveda]

John’s Bob Dylan impression was hilarious.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hi Dada…. Yes it was funny…. Thanks again for watching….Joe

[@LANDSEAAIRCANADA]

This is one of those conversations that will echo for many years to come A great archive, John is such a great artist and a most interesting fellow Thanks Joe for always finding the right questions and making it all so natural Awesome !

[@woodyblakemore8401]

Love John Sebastian.

[@robbchastain3036]

This is a better cliffhanger than a televised episode of Batman.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Stay tuned Robb:) Tuesday evening…..Joe

[@TranslateToEnglish]

Thanks Joe I love John B Sebastian. BTW- Joe did you know that there's 1352 guitar pickers in Nashville. And they can pick more notes than the number of ants on a Tennessee ant hill. Finally 😎 I sure am glad I got a chance to say a word about the music and the mothers from Nashville.

[@hugh-johnfleming289]

We'd seen Sebastian at McCabe's in Santa Monica I believe, at the behest of a friend and I went along under mild protest. What we enjoyed was just a man and his guitar and his stories, grand humor and an obvious love for performance. A benchmark for me will always be the multiple offerings of Sir Paul McCartney I have witnessed. McCartney was always having the most fun of anyone in the building. When a performer has that affect it saturates the entire crowd.

[@berliner0]

So gifted love all those songs

[@Freempg]

Cliffhanger Lol.

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hi Free…. Thanks for watching….part 2 early next week…. Joe

[@saxmidiman]

Does anybody remember ANY of Mr. Dylan's sidemen? Good choice, John. 🤩😎

[@paulbalistreri2633]

HA! What a cliffhanger! Can't wait to hear what happened. hahaha!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Hi Paul. thanks for watching Tuesday evening part 2….. Joe

[@Joe.Doucette]

Great interview, Joe. Can't wait for part 2. It's a good thing I heard that story about Woodstock before or I'd be itchin' badly for the rest of it! ;)

[@davidburris6873]

I love John...a big part of my younger years and the music...omg...

[@davmets86]

Wasn't Jerry Garcia part of a jug band scene c.1963-64?

[@estimatedleighton6389]

"Mother McCree's Uptown Jug Champions" w/ Bob Weir, while JG was teaching guitar, then The Warlocks & GD, of course Jerry Garcia Band

[@davmets86]

@@estimatedleighton6389 I often saw Dead at Fillmore East and NRPS would be opener, and Jerry would sit in on pedal steel

[@SeeCSeesCC]

❤️ Joe C its me Cindy, I’m getting more private but my genuine musical heart still must show its beat to one of my favorite channels!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks for watching as always Cindy…. I truly appreciate your support… best, Joe

[@SeeCSeesCC]

@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum Joe this is wonderful, really golden

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Glad you liked it Cindy… part two is fun also… there was a kind of funny thing that happened I had to edit out of part one and two I think I will share as a bonus clip after part two goes up next Tuesday. It’s fun and I think you might get a laugh from it too…. Joe

[@SeeCSeesCC]

@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum Joe you do such a wonderful job. You matter to my life. I will be watching for this upcoming ❤️

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks again Cindy… Joe

[@LaWdHaveMercy4]

Didnt wanna have to do it!

[@MrThailik]

Great interview

[@pasthomas]

thanks Joe.

[@TooLooze]

Sebastian. Thank you thank you, Joe!

[@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum]

Thanks as always TooLooze………..Joe