Johnny Rivers - Going Back To Big Sur

Fourth song on side two of Johnny's 1968 release LP 'Realization'
This song was written by Johnny Rivers

[@pattymier341]

I love Johnny Rivers, have always enjoyed his singing. He is so kind, he will sign autographs after shows. He needs to be in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

[@cadykity]

This album has to be one of his best and one of the best of the times .

[@freecatbeme]

sweet smiling children. a timeless message. never made the radio but one of his many bests...

[@reallyrarestuff]

He's always said it was his favorite project

[@hawkeye1836]

Johnny made some of the best music heard by the human ear. Fifty years later I still haven't forgotten the words, that 's how much impact they had in the beginning. Thank You Johnny for all the music, the love, the lyrics, and you !!!

[@terryolson3082]

I didn't have headphones. So I would lay on the floor with a speaker on each side of my head. I so got into this music. Beautiful!

[@pamkahn3306]

I did the same thing......

[@hawkeye1836]

You were not the only one, our own private concert hall, spent hours in the prone position

[@opheliadeclines]

Yes!

[@monicacubberly-early1901]

Johnny Rivers is an American treasure! Thank you so much for all your years of wonderful music from Patrick

[@garryhastings3383]

2021 and I'm still here listening with intent with this very talent singer, man. Well into my 70's now but that moment of time, back then with this song is forever part of me.

[@warrenbrooks9855]

One of the best Albums I have in my collection Love each and every song on this album.

[@richardhuffman9069]

Brings back a time of a love I lost

[@TheAslterp]

Love this tune! Brings back sooooooooooooooooooooo many memories for me.... Yep, let's go back!

[@svb14]

used to go to sleep listening to this song in college. no greater song to relax to.

[@tallballer09]

Same here. I used to play the record at night in my bedroom at my parents house until I fell asleep. Great memories & album!

[@teenonator]

One of my favorite albums of my summer of 1968!!!

[@karenmonet2374]

I have spent 2 days and 2 nights listening to Johnny Rivers. Found lots of songs I had never heard before. He has always been a favorite of mine, but I am overwhelmed at how wonderful this music is. Hope I can find him performing, I will definitely be there.

[@karlkerr3701]

Saw him in Houston in 1991. Wouldn't trade it ....great performance.

[@casper1918]

He's playing at the WinStar Casino in May 2018

[@lindsaykelly2224]

This is a soul stirring classic you know how you hear a song and you are in disbelief at how it stirs your senses

[@Wolfsky9]

I see 6 " thumbs-down " here. ---------I can only surmise those 6 folks have no heart---------no soul-------& cannot or will not, allow themselves to fall in love with a song this beautiful. -----------------WolfSky9, 73 y/o

[@jst1674]

I remember my sister getting this album for her 17th birthday, I know I listened to it more than she ever did! Great song after great song! When it was re-released on it's 30 Anniversary as a CD I snagged a couple copies (one for my sister as a birthday present) and one for me. This CD is always in my stereo in my bedroom and I listen to it every night before crashing out!

[@johnrosol7597]

Every time I get out to the West Coast, it's a journey I just have to take! Like JOHNNNY RIVERS, I wanna walk between those redwood trees when I go "Back to Big Sur!"

[@Wolfsky9]

I listened to this album, & " Rewind " all of the late 60's. In my room, I'd turn out the lights, lay on the floor, & just let the music take me away. Johnny's albums were my # 1 music escape. -------------------WolfSky9, 73 y/o

[@Wolfsky9]

RIP, to Marty Paich, who arranged & produced Johnny's great albums. ------------------------WolfSky9

[@cesargiometti]

Beautiful song... Johnny Rivers, the man!

[@evelyncutler7164]

He has such a soothing voice. All the recordings are great. Thank you whomever puts them on you tube.

[@jimanddebrafarmer6139]

This whole album is a showcase for The Wrecking Crew!!!! Wonderful!!!

[@qwakiutl]

So I am right in thinking that was Mary Kaye on Bass?

[@sherrelallen5588]

Brings me back to a time where there was alot of pain in my life.but Johnnie music helped to cope.

[@beaniema]

I've forgotten how hauntinly beautiful this song, and the entire album is. I spent many a lonely Friday night (in the 70's) listening to this. Also, check out his Slim Slow Slider album.

[@mikeb9080]

Fantastic album !! Every-damn-song !!!!

[@DrMarianus]

Aah! No television and no telephone. Was there really such a time? I envy peace.

[@garyhoerauf7649]

My favorite album by Johnny Rivers. Going to see him in four weeks in St. Charles Illinois. Sept. 2021

[@garryhastings3383]

Had all the albums....loved his stufff from about 1966, the slower the better. Great voice, great backing too. Sad to think of those times now, seems so long ago.

[@irmasmith8161]

Rivers you are very good.take good care of. That voice.big man.

[@rojonottahoe6890]

Good music..likes a good wine.. I played this eight track (insert laughs) at least 150 times.. Different world now..

[@markwalls9072]

Great song from a great album. Realization is one of my all-time favorite albums

[@1970sRacing]

an absolute gem

[@Wolfsky9]

Ohhhhhhhh, the memories! This album & " Rewind" were THE music of '68 & 69, for me. This song is just gorgeous, thanks to Johnny's vocals, & Marty Paich's arrangements, & orchestrations. -------------WolfSky9, 71 y/o, almost 72 y/o

[@alg7787]

This such a great song

[@peterhogan9537]

love the sound of the Blossom;s in the back ground.

[@michaellazzeri9439]

As i entered elsewhere, I must have played this album 1000 times, at least, in 1970. Every song is gorgeous. production / arrangement & orchestration,, by Marty Paich, backgrounds by The Blossoms.

[@freecatbeme]

I wanna walk beneath those redwood trees just south of Monterey …( north also ) no television and no telephone ! makes you wonder is it all just a dream.wish I could leave today.the redwood forest is the most majestic place I have ever been / seen . timeless. full of LIFE OXYGEN. I know there is a God cuz of this forest !

[@Wolfsky9]

This &" Rewind," are the albums of a girl named Tami-----------The Years & The tears--------of Tami. --------------The memories are as fresh, as yesterday. ------Thank-you Johnny Rivers & Marty Paich, for these classic albums & the music of the Late 60's & early 70's. ---------------WolfSky9, 73 y/o

[@matilijapoppy1140]

this song. right here.

[@ricardoschwery9391]

The best album ever! Tks Johnny!

[@denisehedden5108]

🖤🥀Excellent Song amazing lyrics, vocals and music 🥀🖤✌

[@ontnurse2]

thanks for this,I love his music

[@klaus0]

Great song!

[@timothyflyte9443]

Johnny and the wrecking crew....he could sing with the best of them .

[@chrisboddy9800]

This one made me look at a map! I'm an Aussie.

[@michaelcarroll1570]

God, I miss the Monterey Peninsula.

[@bbbolster1]

l would to be his drummer , he's a great entertainer love his music

[@starcloud4959]

Oooh love it!!!now more than ever!💖 Maybe Dino Valenti loves this too huh.

[@jamesanderson1687]

The only way to listen to this album or CD is in it's entirety because all the songs on the album are in segue.

[@briantimmons3044]

I have Rewind, Realization,Slim Slo Slider albums and love them all. Too bad that johnny never got airplay on either the AM or Fm radio,at least in Canada. I just happen upon his albums in a second store,and up until then i thought his biggest hit was Secret Agent Man

[@debramcclain7474]

Rayford Mcclain Love You and your music Send me a letter man.

[@monicacpetersen]

... my mind is wondering far away ...

[@duffgordon9005]

Some of his most noteworthy (get it?) cuts I will look up to see the songwriter- and listed is "the one that "only does covers" well not with this beaut. It touches every genre blues, ballad, nice key changes- I look at it his way- this imo is more interesting than music put out byTHE BAND and it took 5 talented guys, a special vocalist , big $$ , and here JR , matches or betters "Levon" i know it isn't apples to apples...but one has to imagine Brian Wilson on headphones grooving to this.. "this is Mr 007?. He knows to add little phrases as at the end eg "but thagirl" (para- is one of a kind)

[@teresoca41igcombr]

linda núsica...

[@swampfox946]

Reminds me of the last Mad Man episode(s).

[@grandmaworld1607]

23❤

[@fossaalta]

sorprendente ...meraviglia

[@freecatbeme]

it's a cold and rainy Friday night city life's got me all uptight ! my mind keeps wandering far away...GOING BACK TO REDWOODS !!! someday !!! wish I could leave today !!! I wanna walk beneath those REDWOOD trees . it IS all just a dream. or nightmare come true as Justin hayward sang. God Help Us. we are under attack !!!

[@Wolfsky9]

Mr beme : sir, we ARE & have been for many years, " under attack " ! ----------I totally agree . You referenced Justin Hayward & Johnny---------------both were THE music of MY life, in those years of the late 60's, & early to mid-70's. -------------Peace, Brother. -------------------------WolfSky9, 73 y/o

[@grandmaworld1607]

Whats up big man.Hope things are well. LIFE is good.

[@rosaduarte1874]

saudade

[@northsmoket]

darlene love singing background

[@wmpopper]

Carole Kaye Bass...Moves this song along bassy groove... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carol_Kaye

[@marksummers471]

It's the legendary Joe Osborne on bass!

[@MikeJones-ed2kc]

I use to love California, but when it turned into CommieFornia , can’t force myself to go back.

[@toddpankonen8113]

S x

[@noobsaibot2030]

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