Johnny Rivers - Summer Rain

Fourth song on side one of Johnny's 1968 release LP 'Realization'

[@Clasof1976forestviewhighschool]

Who’s listening to Johnny rivers in 2024. Come on now send me back a time capsule so I can relive that era

[@kvnt11]

i am

[@JoaoMartins-lg5df]

Saudade extrema que nunca mais volta

[@wesleygraham2741]

Had day similar to th song wish with all my heart I could recapture it!

[@billlong1206]

Me cuz I love great Music ... and I'm old 😎 ✌️

[@duckmangooo7376]

Class of 1979.

[@waynesanchez6504]

A few decades ago and for some reason, Johnny returned to his adopted home town of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he performed a free, outdoor concert, on the grounds of the Old State Capitol. Almost no one showed up!! I did and was standing at the stage, directly in front of Johnny. He played all his hits beautifully. When he left the stage, I asked the drummer if I could have Johnny's guitar pick. I still have it. Says "Johnny Rivers" on it!😊

[@Paladin1873]

That's sad. I about wore out some of his 45s as a kid.

[@incatoful]

@waynesanchez6504 que injusticia❤

[@BRADBROWN-vn3vn]

45's and am radio​@@Paladin1873

[@kevintmerk]

This song is so criminally underrated….Johnny was incredible

[@kcav5374]

I read, "it was doomed to obscurity due to the reference to Sgt Pepper's Lonely heart Club Band" & that's because of copyright laws and payments each time the record would be played on radio.

[@glennhfriedman4571]

which song ? There are about 10 .... and no .this entire LP was not ever underrated .. It did really well

[@ciarraibuzz]

How could Johnny Rivers not be in that rotten Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? He is one of the best.

[@RalphCramden-tm2gi]

Because the Hall is a joke.

[@petebowling4717]

Because he told Rolling Stone he didn't have time for an interview , Wenner kept him out

[@kathy6066]

Totally agree

[@stillstanding6031]

@@petebowling4717 Yeah, and Wenner is an A##hole.

[@timhanson2080]

The rock and roll hall of fame is the biggest joke in the music industry. They believe Dolly Parton is rock.😂

[@mudwater9140]

I was born in 1954, so thankful to say, I grew up in the greatest era of music.

[@shamusmcgee861]

I was born in 1958 !!!

[@jamesgossett194]

Yes it was and still love hearing the older Roll and Roll music. I have a great stereo system in the garage and you can hear it 3 to 4 house down from me.

[@jamesgossett194]

I was born 3-19-1955

[@user-jx2kl1qm2j]

Yes, it was the greatest !

[@karenbisset4753]

1954❤😮😅

[@herbertrossman2275]

Johnny Rivers for the rock and roll hall of fame whose with me

[@josephfdanza4937]

Herbert... Nobody gives a shit about the phoney rock and roll hall of fame!!!!!!!!You are playing to deaf ears....

[@RobertWalton2014]

I keep asking all the cover bands around here to play his "Secret Agent Man" - to no avail. :(

[@dustythe2nd188]

He is really something special. I love him. since I was about 3 yrs old. My Mom turned me onto him. Miss them both. I do not know if his recent dead was a hoax or not. This is where I got it from. "“At about 11 a.m. ET on Thursday (February 06, 2020), our beloved singer Johnny Rivers passed away. Johnny Rivers was born on November 7, 1942 in New York. He will be missed but not forgotten. Please show your sympathy and condolences by commenting on and liking this page.” Then I find out otherwise so I am confused and pissed. dusty the 2nd. Anyone want to enlighten me? Thx Dusty the 2nd.

[@irisheyzgrl24murphy92]

Yep I'm with ya ! He's was/is freakin wonderful. Love his old songs. Like this one.

[@sandrakoehler6580]

@@dustythe2nd188 As far as I know he is still alive.

[@johncox2912]

Can you imagine they actually used to play music this good on the radio.

[@jodylancaster8706]

Yes, I remember ❤

[@patgalvez4563]

YES MANY MOONS AGO

[@michaelle8384]

Now only trash

[@georgevincent1834]

@@michaelle8384 Just lowlife rapper mutants

[@Saybleu]

Thanks goodness for KZbin. We can design our own playlists and that’s awesome 😎

[@caroltaylor7894]

Johnny Rivers is a legend and deserves to already be in the RocknRoll Hall of Fame Shame on all who do not act now.

[@jerryadkins5058]

cause he was mainly a COVER ARTIST!

[@colbyb999]

@@jerryadkins5058 - Mostly NOT true! He wrote many songs that were covered by others. To apply your generalization to others, Elvis Presley was also mainly a COVER ARTIST! Many of Elvis's hits, especially the early ones were "borrowed" from Black Singers that main stream radio stations refused to play their music. Credit to Elvis and Ricky Nelson for covering these songs and bringing much needed attention to them. Sorry lad, no disrespect, but Johnny Rivers definitely should be in the so-called Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. But differing opinions are appreciated!

[@thegreenbird795]

I believe 3 dog night is not in either....FRRHOF

[@wnerko7484]

Rock hall of fame is not an honor or anything of merit anymore.NWA and britney speard are in it i think.if not.theres trash like that stuffed in there.johnnys above that shit show

[@alanbishop9737]

@@colbyb999 you are so right, definitely not a cover artist.

[@MrRonnieG]

Those of us Baby Boomers who's youth and memories remain frozen in the 60's know THAT era of magical music would never have been complete without Johnny Rivers.

[@tinydancer36]

Proud Boomer here to give you a huge AMEN!! My two older sisters played these records constantly. I thank them for my love of music today...God rest their souls.

[@MustangTerry]

I understand and totally agree with you, we are lucky to have grown up during such musical evolution@@tinydancer36

[@haljones246]

"Summer Rain" still gives me goosebumps and makes me feel young ❤!

[@dontransue9843]

Back when great music was everywhere and America was happy.

[@Mynamesalexa]

@@dontransue9843 Race riots here & Vietnam over there. I prefer the old stuff. Reminds me of 8th Grade

[@constellations9258]

Exactly.......me too!

[@brucewayne3602]

you are not alone mon ami !!!

[@moniquedemers328]

Me too❤

[@bobwatts4575]

How in the world can Johnny Rivers, not be in the rock n roll hall of fame, he's timeless!

[@davidanderson8469]

When so much lightweight crap as been.

[@karlfisher1864]

Who cares about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? For a long time, the right wing corporatists frowned on people who opposed the Viet Nam War. Johnny Rivers didn't get in because he didn't support the War. Karl

[@stillstanding6031]

@@davidanderson8469 No not lightweight, but there's enough heavy metal rusting in the H of F to sink a ship.

[@pgconley]

I'm getting married on Sunday, 10/29/23, this is our first dance song, this is such a beautiful song

[@Birdwatching754]

So awesome. Congrats.

[@MuscleJacker]

Are you still married

[@Justaguy913]

one of the most under-rated artists ever. Period.

[@DivingHawk1]

Agree 100%!!!

[@MobilDJ50]

you hit the nail on the head. The whole reason I came for this song is to paste it to my Facebook page and say he is way underrated.

[@TheSuerichartz]

I agree with you... I can't think of a song he covered I don't like.

[@brianherrington7226]

Johnny Rivers, The Guess Who, The Doobie Brothers etc... Look how long it took them to get Deep Purple and Chicago. Jann Werner has too much control over it.

[@mikeloghry9521]

Justaguy913 Ever So True, and Terriably Sad That He Was...

[@jst1674]

Johnny Rivers recorded sooooo many good songs. This is from back when singers could actually sing without auto tuners. Johnny not only sang many great hits, but also helped other artists by passing off songs to them. That and he helped with the Monterey Pop Festival........the man was so much more than just someone who sang a song!

[@michaelle8384]

True agree

[@adelineturner6565]

He should be in the hall of Fame

[@jamesgossett194]

I was born in March 19 1955. Grow up with all these great songs and I have all the Beatles record's 45 and 33 records

[@Timlinthomasp]

This song is now so iconic a description of 1967 and the era that followed it should be the anthem of the 60's. Rivers was surely an underrated writing talent. The arrangement of the orchestra totally supports the poetic description of the lyrics. The chord progression shows a longing mood to return to the idealistic feeling of our youth. The mere mention of Sgt. Pepper punctuates the whole idea of the song. Anyone who doesn't get it did not live in the era or was asleep with a crew cut head.

[@garyblanchard1084]

I was all of age four in 1967 and this classic has grown on me ever since.

[@janedona9808]

@@garyblanchard1084 .

[@stephencole3635]

@@garyblanchard1084 I

[@markheithorn3905]

@@garyblanchard1084 Same age as you. I must have heard it for the first time around 5? 6? 7?. .. whenever it was, it left an impression on me. I get a weird happy nostalgic feeling when I hear it. I suspect that the first time I heard it, there was some sort of special event. Ie an old school friend of my dads came to visit, had a couple of beers, chatted laughed and listened to the radio. Something like that. kids gravitate towards music and laughter.

[@stevewentworth3026]

AMEN MR T OLDIES I WAS 9 IN 1967 GROWING UP IN " JIM CROW " MISSISSIPPI, NOT MUCH AWARE OF THE " MOMENTOUS TIMES"

[@susanmilanez1040]

Imagine sitting with the one you love in front of a Roaring Fire... while it's snowing outside... & listening to this song...! Pure Romance...!!! ❤

[@BoulderMamacita]

Absolutely!! It reminds me of my youth in Boulder--the Rocky Mountains were my constant back drop.

[@paulweaver8961]

I recall dating a gal named Ara Leigh and this song was playing while we had some loving time.

[@sandyschmitz6662]

I can't believe he's not in the hall of fame. I mean one hit after another. Plus, he's absolutely great and timeless!!

[@saletecembrani1335]

I love him!

[@hlondon2408]

His music was so awesome. Great memories from my high school and college years.

[@lynnmiller3937]

He is right?

[@trinidadapodaca7027]

and a great musican

[@trinidadapodaca7027]

guitar player

[@LadyJayne111]

Miss these days of music. The best ever

[@JosephPerry-cm2us]

I agree he should have been voted into the hall of Fame as he has a bank of hits,what a shame someone with that much talent.

[@cynthianorthcutt9644]

I’d never heard of Johnny rivers until my dad gave me an album by him. Became one of my favorites.

[@beverlyburzstyn3569]

I see that I'm a woman with a mission I had no idea that Johnny Rivers was not in the Rock and roll Hall of Fame oh come on people let's get them there he is fabulous what a voice I'm still listening to his music today and I think he was probably from the early to mid 60s I mean come on his music still stands up today thank you Johnny Rivers!

[@barbaramcdermott3565]

Only the people that become puppets to the big shots get in there. Johnny Rivers is too good for that. He’ll always be in his true fans’ Hall of Fame. We love you, Johnny!♥️♥️

[@lauriegray8437]

This song is timeless. This song brings back so many good memories. Being with my friends and family. Thank you Johnny Rivers!

[@user-ug9pf1tt3q]

He should have been in RNR hall of fame years ago

[@2510katjo]

Johnny has such a beautiful unique voice. Summer Rain has always been a special song to me, i've always loved it. Johnny Rivers will always be one of my favorite artists. His talent is endless.

[@mikeflores9213]

Been a fan of his since about 8 years old ..every single song of his is definitely a hit ...p.s. Looking forward to meeting you at Commerce Casino ..LOVE ELAINE AND MIC CHEQ 1. 2

[@mitchellhawkes22]

Rivers is a Hall of Famer. Overlooked for some crazy reason. Poor Side of Town -- that song, which makes everyone weep, alone should have gotten him in. And there are many others.

[@pgconley]

My fiancee and I are thinking this is our gonna be our first dance song, it's so mesmerizing

[@DEZJ-xe2lf]

I'M SO GLAD I'M SO OPEN MINDED TO ALL TYPES OF MUZIK 😊

[@youressentialhappinesscoac1322]

A beautiful song sung by a beautiful voice!

[@TheFishMiester]

Johhny never got the recognition he deserved !

[@Here0nMars]

+TheFishMiester You're right. Johnny should be in the R&R Hall of Fame.

[@ralex3697]

+TheFishMiester Agreed Very underrated for sure Awesome talent

[@johnperrott5807]

TheFishMiester I have 45's, 33 1/3 lp albums from the sixties. Who really cares what the r&r hof people say. He was great, I still listen to him so do you and many others, that's recogonition isn't it?

[@harponercam]

I've always thought he was pretty big- a Top 40 artist with MASSIVE hits. What are awards? The music speaks volumes.

[@wrh195330161]

Well said. The awards mean so little, but the music speaks volumes.

[@garyolsen3409]

I haven't heard this song in so long. What a beautiful song and so many memories. In 1967 I was dating a girl named Sandra. She was so much fun and sooo cute, but after a while she wanted to date others which I never really understood. Sometimes when she did I would park in the transmission shop across the street in my '62 Pontiac listening to my 8 track tape of Johnny Rivers greatest hits to make sure there wasn't anything going on on her front porch. Well, in Feb. 1968 I went in the Air Force and by the time I was discharged we were married, we had a child, two cars in the garage and the white picket fence. This past Feb, we celebrated 52 years together. Hard to believe.

[@squash2097]

so you married Sandra ?

[@garyolsen3409]

@@squash2097 I did in Feb 1969. Still are

[@squash2097]

@@garyolsen3409 that's awesome dude. congratulations . and thank you for your service.

[@garymorgan1356]

Would you have married if something was going on on the front pourch??

[@garyolsen3409]

@@garymorgan1356 This was a few months before I went in the A. F. By the time I went in we both knew we would marry. As for the front porch thing, I honestly couldn't see that well.

[@kande6916]

Another underrated musician out of the 60s and 70s !!! Johnny Rivers!!! Damn this guy was real and awesome!!!

[@lindakidd9477]

We never thought we'd get old - ah, those wonderful years of our youth.

[@dustythe2nd188]

Yes I am with you on that account. Who ever thought I would be "responsible, practical a vegetable a criminal"?(Lyrics Owned by Supertramp) but that is real for me. Love Johnny Rivers I was a very young girl and my Mom used to play him all the time. I fell in love with his lyrics and music from the gate.Cannot believe I am still here after all I have done and been through. 6 grandkids I guess. Dusty the 2nd.

[@mustangmikep51]

@Catherine Hazur i hear you sis...a lot of people r scared right now..but i think this "corona" thing is actually going to be a blessing in disguise...people are changing for the better + saying"were all in this thing TOGETHER"...its raising the collective consciousness of the planet to a level never experienced before...remember that every "cloud has a silver lining" Peace and LOVE from an old "Flower child"/Mike the Bike.

[@mustangmikep51]

@Catherine Hazur Maybe YOU are not evolving or progressing in any way,but I sure am.....Im the happiest I've ever been in my life...I've been meditating since 1970 and have had many mystical and OBE(out of body) experiences which were totally mindblowing! I've met my "spirit Guides" or Gaurdian Angels twice + met Jesus once while out of my body+ I've never been the same since talking to Him..(telepathic.no physical speech).As Christ has said :The KIngdom of Heaven is within you" seek and you shall find" Thats exactly what I have done and the results far outweigh the long hours of steady meditating I've done over the years...This is the "Blossom time" Jesus foretold of over 2000 years ago...Its an exciting time to be alive right now..what a adventure were in for! I can't wait to see how it all unfolds! Light and LOVE to all sentient beings! NAMASTE.

[@greeniem]

Linda, any regrets?

[@petersmall1109]

I never bothered to get old - still living in the 60s

[@keithfields1178]

Memories, my brother was home finished his enlistment Vietnam. He was home 28 days and we reconnected and he was surprised to find his little brothers into this music. My other brother, also now dead, got them from some music mail system. My Brother home from Vietnam connected with his best high school buddy also home as lost his right leg in Vietnam both were killed in a car accident. We lived in true hell for a long time after we buried him. Me and my other brother lost ourselves in albums he got in the mail order system, Columbia House I believe. Lived in rural America so there was no grief groups and so forth. This music got us through hell and back. Thank God for music.

[@waynekozak1462]

I wish you well.

[@luizf53]

❤

[@mustangmikep51]

living life on this planet can be a rough experience...but i believe were all in this "school of hard knocks" for a reason...to grow up in knowledge and learn about+ become LOVE!..I think thats why were "HERE" in the 1st place...to WAKE us UP! Are you AWAKE yet? No...too bad ...here comes some more "bad stuff" then... Namaste.

[@dennisallen6041]

This, the Doors, Sly and the Family Stone, Canned Heat, The CHAMBERS BROTHERS ( Time Has Come Today ) got me through Vietnam, and the rough times after.

[@bobbywall172]

Keith Fields right before I got drafted, we actually tried to kill ourselves the way we acted, fast cars, fast women, a whole lot of drinking, good times, would change a lot of things if I could go back , not this music though😉😉😉😋😋🤪🤪

[@stellaercolani3810]

I never tire of this classic...

[@gerryroberts662]

me either.

[@bisonette5]

My fav. J.R. song..and he made a number of really good ones. I ditto your comment.

[@brerrabbit77]

I don't either.

[@brucewayne3602]

truly eternal

[@garyblanchard1084]

Alive with each listen as the year it was released

[@MitchellPerrit-gu1ke]

I like all of his songs.im 7🎉2yrs old and love to hear this man sing.

[@78miker]

HE WAS NEVER VOTED IN THE RECORD HALL OF FAME, WHAT A SCAM.

[@user-fq2sv5xf7t]

Man that ain't right he has a lot of good songs

[@DavidDykes-dm9lc]

Love this song!!! Dedicated to Jenni Richard, my summer love of 1980❤

[@user-dl9jk8fc8q]

The rock and roll hall of fame is a joke anyway.

[@WangChung69]

Unfortunately everything in life has become politicized and there are many unjust and undeserving that are in and many that are not. I personally have no respect for these organizations that lack integrity or morals.

[@mikeloghry9521]

That's why some of us call it. The Rock and Roll Hall of SHAME. They ever get Johnny in there. They just may get their orginal name back respectfullly. The Rock and Roll Hall of FAME.

[@davidcastelli7893]

Johnny Rivers is the most underrated musician I can think of.....very talented guitarist and song writer.........

[@brucekat53]

I agree!!!

[@juvenilehall1979]

David I agree 100% - and Johnny Rivers has always been a great businessman.

[@juvenilehall1979]

***** Hello ... Hal Blaine, who was sorta of the leader of "The Wrecking Crew" (L.A. studio musicians) plays the drums on the whole album. Hal Blaine, played on over 6,000 hit RPM records! He is a gracious man and a pleasure to talk to. The best drummer in my mind along with Russ Kunkel and Earl Palmer. Between them - they played on just about every song recorded from the late 50's to mid 80's. I might add the bassist is Joe Osborn and is Larry Kenechtel on keyboards, those 3 guys played together on almost all the projects they were involved with. Hal Blaine said once, "the toughest part of the day wasn't recording 16-18 straight but just getting a parking space in downtown Los Angeles :). Hope that helps .. Roger C.

[@juvenilehall1979]

Dear Jennifer get in touch with me at bossman@gmailcom. Re: your uncle Jack Brokensha of the Funk Bros.

[@juvenilehall1979]

Dear Jennifur, Hello there. I'm 65-years old and started collecting autographs back in 1959. I need several of the FUNK BROTHERS. I believe you mentioned in one of your comments on KZbin that you had a relative that was a member. Please contact me at: [e-mail]... my name is Roger Christensen. I still collect autographs - still music and the FUNK BROTHERS - ARE MOTOWN ANSWER TO LOS ANGELES' THE WRECKING CREW. THEY BOTH added so much to our lives in the music. I have seen the TV show on the Funk Brothers about 4 times - and someone out there must have some autographs and addresses - I would pay for any help in that area. Thanks Again, Roger

[@haroldsherwood7232]

Put this man in the Hall of Fame, for Christ sakes !!

[@mikebudzinski3879]

and they put in the Beasties Boys instead. Its crazy

[@mcq1125]

No need to blaspheme. Blessed be Jesus Christ, True God and True Man. Blessed be the Name of Jesus.

[@rbrookswilliams1689]

@@mikebudzinski3879 Actually, the Beastie Boys delivered one of the most influential albums in Music History - PAUL'S BOUTIQUE in 1989. Listen to it and be Amazed.

[@bmxseeker6780]

@@mikebudzinski3879 The Beasties Boys over Johnny Rivers in the R & R Hall of Fame , im still trying to figure that one out

[@jdmregal]

Born in 1969, but I remember this still in radio rotation in the 70s.

[@duckydarrick7460]

"Soft as a soul" what an incredible lyric

[@colerainfan1143]

My favorite Johnny rivers song. A great singer with a voice that always sounds fresh.

[@margiecarol2944]

Amen.

[@Beatle849]

+Colerain Fan He is a great singer. And I consider this is his best and is my favorite of all his songs,also.

[@jamesdrynan]

Having grown up in the sixties, I remember every summer was marked with a Rivers song. The fact he referenced The Beatles in this tune shows how important they were in the music scene.

[@2510katjo]

I bought a CD at a JR concert, front and back of the cover were pics of him with the Beatles. I think at some point they signed him to a record deal and i believe they had been good friends.

[@faythmari2074]

This music and era stole my heart... hippie girl forever......

[@JP-ed6tu]

My heart is with you Fayth

[@donaldswafford6987]

We might have dropped acid together

[@marthajf73]

just another damn ole hippie too :)

[@MzFlowerchild]

I feel most fortunate to have lived in an era when life was simple & the music was real, no one had anger in their hearts or thoughts of terror, naive I might have been but oh how I miss those times.

[@renekackline2377]

FLOWER POWER 🌼🌻🏵️🌸🌺🌷🥀🌹💐

[@christophergaudreau9265]

I want to own/drive a 1968 Dodge "Charger" with this on the Radio 😊 . . . THIS ON MY BUCKET LIST

[@beagle0071]

Johnny Rivers as well as Little Feat deserves a spot… Don’t let them be forgotten 🍒

[@dougelliott5191]

Love his music . Brings back some great memories. High School grade 12. To all that lived through these years have a great day.

[@rickysowder9953]

We baby boomers had it all, the cars, the music.....Things were great in America. I sure hope we can get her there again

[@billywalkabout5076]

1967 miles and Walter Reed Army Hospital recovering from my wounds overseas and this song came out man I was digging it man just sitting back in my wheelchair and digging this tune and till this day I still dig it brings back a lot of memories thank you Johnny

[@thomastramontano1328]

Thank You.

[@fw1421]

Billy Walkabout Thank you for your service!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@johnnyberetta9533]

Thank you so much for your service. God bless you !

[@moggiepetty8577]

Billy Walkabout Thank you for your service 👍

[@irisheyzgrl24murphy92]

I hope you had a full recovery. Thank you ! 💙

[@billlawlor4858]

One of the greats from the 60's. His songs will live on in my soul for all eternity.

[@irisheyzgrl24murphy92]

Bill Lawlor ..Me too, Bill !

[@artamus73]

im 44, I came across this reel to reel tape back in 1989, loved it. I just found this by accident and had forgotten this.

[@manuelacosta2088]

I can't live without these sounds and poetry... thank you very much to Johnny Rivers for always, God bless him!

[@mauriliomeirelles6150]

Deus o abençoe!

[@iguanarain4347]

+Maurilio Meirelles why do you keep replying to english comments in Portuguese mate

[@24sweetroller7]

Wow! I have not heard this tune in years, and it was played on our local radio station in Pittsburgh for years! If there were fan voting for Johnny Rivers to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, I'd put in my vote! I really loved the hits he did, especially this classic from 1968. Why it didn't make the top ten, I'll never know. Why they keep overlooking this man for induction, I'll never know that either!

[@lauriegray8437]

I agree he should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He is such an amazing singer!

[@MrJrw1956]

A fantastic singer, he is forgotten by the music establishment but he always makes you feel good listening to him!

[@pjgumby]

Haunting toon, it just stays with you. Seldom are tunes like that today.Oh, how I miss yesterday.

[@kenmtb]

Seldom? More like never!

[@stoshrice4060]

Oh, the tunes are there. Summer Rain is wonderful, but don't write off new music. You just have to look, and the landscape has changed. I'm a Vietnam guy and love the old music too. But our kids and grandkids are worried about different things and the music adjusted and there's a ton of great stuff out there.

[@jeffreykoran4820]

Stosh Rice Get a CLUE

[@jeffreykoran4820]

Ain't no FUCKIN COMPARISON

[@nightjaronthegate]

Three years after you wrote your comment a new Summer Rain was released; nothing to do with this but a very beautiful song. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGOcaHdsoqqqb6M

[@georgeegermayer6528]

the hell with the rock n roll hall of fame…….so many folks should be in there!!!!!

[@haroldbrown5308]

We all went to the shore--this song played our transitor radios at the beach. That was the last year all 14 of us were together. Memories!

[@patearly9492]

One of the best albums and artists ever. Thank you Johnny Rivers and God bless everyone

[@tomh6183]

And God bless you too.

[@chazhernandez701]

Johnny. Should be a national treasure! First meet him when I was 17. Wrote songs for him when was 19! Now 61. Golden voice and plays his guitar like a Southern boy should!!

[@markbell335]

One of the songs I remember from my younger days. I was a 20 year old in 1968 when this song was popular on the radio in both Los Angeles and San Diego. I was in the US Navy at the time training on US Swift Boats in Coronado, Ca. in preparation for my deployment to Vietnam. Hell of a time as I remember and we enjoyed the best music in my lifetime. Mark Bell PCF-69

[@bobbiejoduncan375]

One of Dad's favorite singers...he will be gone 8yrs tomorrow.

[@VincentBasulto]

To this day, it takes me back in time, when we all loved America and accepted the president of either party. Johnny Rivers music was awesome and incredibly wonderful. Johnny Rivers was a Juggernaut at that time.

[@renekackline2377]

This is the kind of song that you not only hear it......you FEEL it. Beautiful!

[@judiwills6381]

I cried hearing him sing this in concert. It just overwhelmed me, the memories. He was very gracious and talked to fans afterward a long time. About 6 yrs ago.

[@RBAILEY57]

I did, too. Saw him in 2017.

[@spacesuitor]

Folks, it don't get much better than this. 🥰

[@fab4fan4ever64]

Johnny Rivers isn't in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Now we KNOW it's fixed...

[@38ddkelly]

No, but Grandmaster Flash, the Beastie Boys and ABBA ARE in the Hall, so naturally they are greater than Johnny. Joke!

[@paraymo784]

Kelly02895 absoloutely!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@juvenilehall1979]

Dear Bobbie ... Hey it took my favorites, THE RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS, until 2003 to get their just rewards. They were literally unique and great. And yes, Johnny Rivers should have been voted in long ago. I truly miss Bobby Hatfield. Roger C..

[@juvenilehall1979]

***** Bobby and Bill came to San Jose, CA in 1963 - the first time I got to meet them. They had Little Latin Lupe Lu out and it was a BIG hit. I have collected autographs since 1959 - thus, I have literally gotten to know the performers - as people. Some are very nice and some aren't. Bobby and Bill were the best, along with Glen Campbell and I could go on. Thanks for the reply. Roger C.

[@viewingut]

+Bobbie Askren He's above that R&R hall of Shame!!

[@marissadower-morgan3313]

I love how he captured all audiences , Pop , Rock and Folk ,so seamlessly .I never get tired of his albums .

[@judyricher3252]

Always thought he was one of the best. I listen his songs all of the time

[@rossedmonds1828]

Still listening as Australia comes out of the lockdown.

[@minnieromero987]

Warm lips soft as her soul!! WORDS TO LIVE BY !!!!I will always keep this album close to my heart! ! That whole album is fantastic! I love to drive Pacific Coast Highway listening to Johnny!!!! Minnnie Romero

[@michaelmorton1321]

Were you going back, to Big Sur? :)

[@tedtate57]

No words can describe the powerful emotional feelings this music brings. Beyond great.

[@rossedmonds1828]

Me too

[@codzy3532]

great underated artist love johnny rivers songs

[@user-ck6xf7su6o]

"Never gave a thought for tomorrow just let tomorrow be🎵 Absolutely Timeless Lyrics; GREAT JOB!! MAKES ME FEEL GOOD TO HEAR THIS SONG OF A BETTER TIME.THESE SONGS WILL NEVER BE RE-DONE. AGREE??

[@earthamist5958]

Greatest memories ever with this song.He was at his best.

[@ProwersJournal]

Sums up the summer of 67 to perfection.

[@curtmanners1182]

This is the soundtrack of my life as I graduated high school in '69. Everything he did from '66-'71 keeps running through my head.

[@willothewispl]

John Savino Hey there, I graduated in 69 too. A lot better than today’s world. Wish I could go back. Love the older music. 👩🏻‍🦳

[@curtmanners1182]

@@willothewispl Sin, sex, beer and wine, we're the class of '69. And I mean that in a nice way.

[@willothewispl]

Curt Manners 🤗

[@greeniem]

What advice, curt, would you give to someone, who just a few months ago, turned 40?

[@curtmanners1182]

@@greeniem Be on time, pay your bills, keep your word. If you're not married, stay that way.

[@user-ck6xf7su6o]

🎵She stepped out of a of the rainbow, Golden hair shining like moonglow🎵 YEAH BABY!!!

[@felipesants8936]

REALIZATION , THE BEST ALBUM RECORDED BY J RIVERS . ALL SONGS ARE BEAUTIFUL

[@fuzzydan4544]

These songs go right through your soul. They don't make them like the good old days, that's for sure.

[@rosesperfumelace]

One of my favorite songs!!!🥰 He is an amazing artist. Should be in the rock n roll hall of fame.

[@sallisboa4569]

Johnny Rivers has had more Hits than any other Artist..wake up!! R n’ R Hall of Fame..

[@ralphpomm4943]

Did you know Johnny Rivers is the one who helped Glen Campbell get famous? . I was in California in the mid 80,s and was working in construction in Hollywood. I was just a nobody and I dropped in on Johnny Rivers small studio and was greeted very warm. I told the secretary my parents were big fans and she gave me 2 pictures signed by Johnny Rivers. 1 was him playing at a Major League Baseball game. My parents cherished these pics and still listen to Johnny Rivers. Now I find myself doing the same🙂👍

[@satsang73]

Johnny Rivers was always one of my favorite voices to listen to. Yes indeed!!!

[@dlittle39dl]

Beautiful,haunting song by an extremely talented man.......a true "Master Storyteller".......Johnny Rivers......👍👍👍👍👍.

[@JaneSmith0709]

LOVE Johnny Rivers! Takes me back to the days when music was music.

[@benardlawrence2869]

Johnny Rivers is still alive.. Let's get him in the rock and roll Hall of fame

[@joshblakesley8052]

"And the jukebox kept playing sgt peppers lonely hearts club band" I imagine thats a pretty accurate description of 1967.. love it.

[@ddenuci]

+Josh Blakesley And "Are you Experienced?", "The Doors", "Surrealistic Pillow" and "Disraeli Gears". Not bad.

[@tippimail1]

Josh Blakesley-the first time i heard Sgt.Peppers was on Haight Street,in 1967,on an 8-track-someone had their car pulled up to the curb and it had a lot of people crowded around it.

[@pacobillie1]

Light My Fire was the summer song of 67

[@TomInSF]

That line always bothered me, because "Sgt. Pepper" was an album and jukeboxes played singles. I get the idea, though.

[@toddwindyhill]

Say what?....try Fall/Winter....there were MANY Summer '67 greats... Light My Fire was not one of them.

[@marycherry574]

Just saw him in concert❤️

[@rossedmonds1828]

Luck you!

[@luvtogroove]

I remember this classic song before I became a Pro bass player in NewZealand...one of the songs that truly inspired me...Love it!! 😘😘

[@bernardkuharik4181]

He could own the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. He was a staple on radio an TV in the 60s. And that haunting bacground.

[@lorraineslopek5798]

Yup i can not only imagine it i'm 73 and i relive it every day. Its everything to me.

[@blogex3445]

I bought this the Realization album shortly after it was released. I could tell a difference in the Johnny Rivers style of music with this particular song. The psychedelic colors on the album were a truth that the music was changing. I have always loved everything that Johnny recorded. He is a blessing to the music industry.

[@mikepeek5655]

A magical time in music history with this song being a big part of that time that is the most incredible time in music history. Bless all the great musicians that brought this music at a time that won't ever be duplicated. Thank you so much. Blessed to live in this time history. So lucky.

[@combivan4346]

The sound of the orchestra makes it even better.

[@pintificate]

I remember this song well. It has an enchanting and haunting ring to it. Good stuff. .

[@doctorgarbonzo2525]

Damn, How I miss the 20th Century.........

[@MountainGyspy]

Doctor Garbonzo I feel ya.

[@richardlawson4317]

Yeah, I miss it totally.

[@BigBobber19]

SURE WAS BETTER THAN THE 19TH

[@b3j8]

You said it!!

[@donchallans185]

There are a lot of us from that time that really do miss it. I miss it a lot. There are memories and mementos from that time that stay with me.

[@uncleelmer]

Johnny Rivers is a national treasure and a sincere talent!

[@lastrada52]

Bob Dylan even said in an interview one of the best covers of his "Positively 4th Street" was to be found on an LP by Johnny Rivers. What an endorsement. The man can sing, play, write songs, has produced artists such as the 5th Dimension & like Dion, Chubby Checker & Bobby Rydell -- is still recording & performing. No R&R Hall of Fame? Yeah, right.

[@thegreenbird795]

Say what you want about dylan's singing ..the guy knows music...

[@richardlawson4317]

1967. How I miss it. My favourite year. 53 years ago but that doesn't diminish it at all, nothing will, especially now.

[@phoebefugate4757]

My men Johnny rivers ,love this but my Favorite still Poor Side of town ,He sure can sing ,

[@depaola63]

Johnny Rivers! Another GREAT Italian guy with talent! We can be like that. I bet JR was a great baseball player too! Class act, belongs in the R/R HOF! He's 75 years old, show some respect for this timeless artist while he's still alive!! God bless Johnny!

[@user-nb8et6hq7r]

This really captures the sixties

[@artSFCA]

What a legendary singer, thank you Johnny! The good 60's childhood memories are cherished with your songs!

[@santnicola]

... all summer long we spent groovin in the sand, everybody kept on playing Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band .... best lyrics ever !

[@juvenilehall1979]

Song written by Nashville singer-songwriter -- James "Jim" Hendricks .. Roger C. San Diego

[@Brandonator365]

we sailed into a sunset, drifted home, caught by a gulf stream. never gave a thought for tomorrow, just let tomorrow be, she's here with me... Best lyrics ever.

[@jakenash480]

Prior to this, James played in a folk group called The Big Three, with (Mama) Cass Elliot.

[@sharmainecrayton5613]

Nick Sant Nicola Piacquadio agreed!

[@quentinkirk3870]

Nick Sant Nicola Piacquadio I Thought It Was "And The Guitar Kept On Playing SGT Peppers Lonely Heart Club Band "