Second song of side one of Johnny's 1968 release LP 'Realization'
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@Gary-Florida-Guy3 жыл бұрын
Still brings tears to my eyes after all these years.
@RBAILEY572 жыл бұрын
It does for me, too. I was 10 years old then, and I'm 64 now.
@lonnieosbourne8182 жыл бұрын
same here
@edwarddraves7893 Жыл бұрын
Got that right so true words with meaning
@josephdemenezes152210 ай бұрын
Bring me life back from the future..
@RBAILEY57Ай бұрын
Me, too.
@firecatforty13 жыл бұрын
I saw my Dad in a whole new way when he said this is his favorite song.
@mrkinthdrk32510 жыл бұрын
My dad was a hip guy, and had some hip friends....I remember going to my "uncle's" house, and him putting a pair of headphones on me, and told me to just listen....through the haze of smoke, and beaded doors.......I was 6, and this album has stayed with me for 45 years.......
@brucekat5310 жыл бұрын
great album
@bear62648 жыл бұрын
Thats a Great memory!!
@lisawells-baker32087 жыл бұрын
AWESOME MOMENT THANKS FOR SHARING.....music always has a part to play in where we were, how we thought felt ...etc
@marymarino39865 жыл бұрын
Gumbs feeling it
@csclok5 жыл бұрын
Perfect. I love this song and it has stayed with me all these years and I'm now 66 yrs. young. :-)
@paulnicolosi4792 Жыл бұрын
What a beautifully executed bass line. The amazingly superb bassist 'Joe Osborn'... His lines were so tasteful... What an inspiration he was....
@jackinthegreen51784 жыл бұрын
At sixteen, with the war raging on, inside and outside the home, Johnny Rivers Realization came just in time. Every song on this remarkable Masterwork, touches one deep down where it hurts, a healing balm for the Soul----thank you and Jehovah god bless you Johnny for the Gift of a Lifetime!
@heentlasaa9974 Жыл бұрын
Yes, Johnny Rivers "Realization" Lp Released in 1968, I have this Cassette but learned "Summer Rain & Look to your Soul" from my Brother in Law Deweys Vinyl Lp. I jammed "Memphis, Poor Side of Town & Baby I need your Loving" My friend Ben used to sing "Poor Side of Town," in a Band we were in that played for Firemens Balls & Basketball Tournaments. When Police killed George Floyd and Protests began, I brought out the Realization Lp and played "The way we live." over and over again. This song was written 52 years ago and it still resonated in May 25, 2020. "Look to your Soul" is a Timeless Classic.
@terezarodrigues30968 ай бұрын
2024 e eu estou como? Ouvindo no último volume do meu fone de ouvido essa relíquia do Johnny Rivers. Lembro que a alguns anos atrás eu levava o cd para o meu trabalho e escutávamos o dia todo😂😂😂. Essa foi a que + me marcou . Eu não sabia a tradução dessa música mas procurei e vi que ela fala exatamente o que sinto agora. .. Simplesmente maravilhosa...meus olhos se encheram de lágrimas 😢
@minnieromero98712 жыл бұрын
I always go back to listen to my all time favorite album. Johnny Rivers will be in my heart forever!! ULTIMATELY THE BEST !
@cleristonchargistaandrade4 жыл бұрын
Me too
@streetcred10193 жыл бұрын
I always LOVED the psychedelic influences in this album. Awe, the memories.
@jamescasey8065 Жыл бұрын
...STREETCRED101...Very much dig your sense of the "memories"...Hieroglyphics of the Heart...And night shall fold me in soft wings to dance with the wind...Pax...James Patrick Casey...
@DrMarianus11 ай бұрын
That's heavy man.
@TheDMCAL3 жыл бұрын
This is a most amazing and incredible recording by Johnny Rivers. A haunting and mystique ballad, that just penetrates the soul and mesmerizes. It took me about 40 years to finally track down the recording, from the time I heard it, once only. I did not know the name of the song, but after much research and thanks to the internet, I was able to find it.
@22ratshot10 жыл бұрын
Have been hypnotized by this Realization album and the feeling in Johnny's voice since 68. Don't completely understand why it doesn't affect everybody the way it does me. jab353
@markess4897 жыл бұрын
I understand what you are saying. This is one of the best LP's of all time.
@clairecolvin40776 жыл бұрын
22ratshot me also... it's a very powerful song
@clairecolvin40776 жыл бұрын
22ratshot : because, it speaks truth.
@tallballer096 жыл бұрын
I agree it is one of the best albums of the early 70s.
@johntegan515 жыл бұрын
22ratshot...I’m with you...certainly in my Top 10
@aabacchi7 жыл бұрын
Look to your soul is a great song and Johnny Rivers recorded it with soul. I never get tired of listen it.
@RBAILEY572 жыл бұрын
It was early Summer of 1968. I was 10 years old, and just completed the 5th grade. The country was coming apart then. MLK, and RFK were assassinated withing 6 weeks of each other. This was one of those songs that came on the radio late at night where we lived. I loved it, then and now. I got to see Johnny in 2017.
@huckhockey4 ай бұрын
sublime. wow i wish my older brother who passed away last year could hear this. He introduced to Johnny Rivers in 1968 RIP bobby haley
@77thesnake8 жыл бұрын
Johnny should be in the RRHOF just based on this album alone, so say nothing of all the other great music he's made and is still doing to this day!
@davidsurnearsr82497 жыл бұрын
Johnny was one of the great voices in all of music and deserves to be in the RRHOF. The 60's and early 70's were a time when the music was real and truly came from the heart
@dicerasongs10 жыл бұрын
I had this 45. I really love this song. It stands right up there with "Poor Side Of Town".
@markwalls90723 жыл бұрын
Bought the realization album in 1968 and it had a profound effect on me. One great track after another. This song and it's introspective theme is one of my favorites.
@markgough33592 жыл бұрын
I too bought this album in '68, speaking about having a profound effect on me, I now consider it to be the best album I have ever purchased or recorded in my lifetime; it's that good
@mikewalter6183 Жыл бұрын
This Album is one of the Best Albums anyone has put together. Just CLASSIC! It will be within Me till I’m gone from this World….
@fmazzar12 жыл бұрын
My best friend died a few years back and this was his favorite album. He listened to it when he got home from school, and after supper and before school again. He tried to play the songs on his guitar and he loved especially, "positively 4th Street". We go back to the early 60's and we did everything together, we double dated, went through the hippie thing and we grew up and married and raised our kids together. This music reminds me how important friendship is and how it outlives even death.
@dustythe2nd1884 жыл бұрын
My Mom turned me on to Johnny when I was a little girl. I lost my Mom in 1995, she was my best friend as well as the coolest Mom who really loved me & understood me. She turned me on to a few others, more than a few. I miss her. Playing this for you Mom, I miss you so much. I never have been the same without you. RIP Momma. Thanks for the great times.
@timtrussell919514 күн бұрын
Dusty..your comment has touched me. So sorry you lost your Mom and best friend. 😢
@The53rrc11 жыл бұрын
This song is so fantastic its hard to describe it, just experience it. Some music can't be manifested in words. They affect us in a spiritual way that can only be felt. This whole is on that plane and is one of the greatest albums of all time.
@johnpyle13133 жыл бұрын
Saw him at lndy 19 years ago He is so real. He had all women crying around me with his spiritual songs this song included. It will be with me for the rest of my life
@glennpennington24652 жыл бұрын
@@johnpyle1313 after having a near-death experience, I can totally relate to every aspect of this song, It is so hauntingly beautiful that it gets this dude a little teary too.
@JJ4Short10 жыл бұрын
Johnny Rivers is the sage of the "free love" generation. His songs are not only musically appealing, but contain words of wisdom for living and can truly warm the soul.
@jab3535 жыл бұрын
Well said!
@daleharapat44404 жыл бұрын
No one can sing this good... He is playing with the words..His voice is a profound instrument in love with the emotion feeling and sound... It's a marriage of beauty, humanity and spirit... I cannot think of a more beautiful song than this one by any artist..a master at interpretation and sound.. The man is a fricken genius.. Johnny Rivers.
@TheRoguedisciple12 жыл бұрын
I first heard this song in the mid 80's in my early teens. I found it on a 45 in a thrift store. I always liked psychedelic music but this song was what made me want explore that kind of music further. This song had a huge influence on the way I viewed things. The greatest song ever.
@glennpennington2465 Жыл бұрын
Johnny Rivers was definitely not psychedelic. He was in that era but I've never ever heard that Johnny Rivers was psychedelic
@glennpennington2465 Жыл бұрын
Spiritual awareness in a song doesn't make somebody psychedelic
@DrMarianus11 ай бұрын
@@glennpennington2465 But he was groovy.
@jimrankin73349 ай бұрын
@@glennpennington2465 Never thought of this song as psychedelic, but now as I listen for it, I do hear some instances of relatively subtle psychedelia in this song that really enhance an already superb song. Fantastic song all around!
@pipefitter012713 жыл бұрын
I bought this LP on vinyl when it first came out...great songs that you never hear on radio today!
@richardtholl5231 Жыл бұрын
One of his best ever
@dogbytessf7 жыл бұрын
I have owned this album since it came out. I've had it in LP, Cassette, 4 & 8 Track, CD and d/l. Timeless and one of the top 10 albums to have come out in the hippie era. Johnny Rivers is one of the least appreciated geniuses of the times and I hope he's had a great life!
@freecatbeme5 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU JOHNNY RIVERS YOU ARE AWESOME MAN WITH SOUL !
@donconry7894Ай бұрын
What a great performer, so good thanks for sharing
@shojigoto57187 жыл бұрын
J.R. is one of my favorite. his music and his words relaxes me and I go back to happier times. Shoji G.
@richardtholl523110 ай бұрын
Best song I’ve ever heard love Johnny
@DrMarianus12 жыл бұрын
Hey bro, I was in Nam, Danang a couple of years after and this song kind of kept me grounded, along with other things. This song is timeless. I hope young people hear it more and get something from it.
@edwarddraves78932 жыл бұрын
Welcome home Bro 👍💪
@anthonygarcia8424 Жыл бұрын
Same, same! Pleiku '69-70
@anniewright996611 ай бұрын
Thank you for your service. I'm glad you found this song and that it helped you.
@monicacubberly-early19013 жыл бұрын
Always wonderful and inspirational and relevant are you Johnny! Thank you so much Still relevant and important from Patrick
@casper191813 жыл бұрын
I bought this album in high school. The lyrics on many of the songs combined with the beautiful music always touched me. And they still do almost 45 years later.
@johnknottenbelt25029 жыл бұрын
One of the most "honest" albums by Johnny Rivers. After all check the album Title ! It also contains according to Bob Dylan, the best version of Positively 4th Street, he has heard. And that's not all ! Listen to this album with ears wide open & "with your Soul". This album is one that "talks" to one.
@deeannritter96245 жыл бұрын
THATS A NICE MEMORY ...
@alnash22474 жыл бұрын
Johnny's best album in my humble opinion!
@cleristonchargistaandrade4 жыл бұрын
Yep! I agree. I was 15 years old, 1968, when I heard and it was my definitive influence to be a composer and rock singer.
@daviddickey19943 жыл бұрын
My older brother gave this album to me, then stole it back. He was like that. I understand why he wanted it. One great record.
@shirleydunbar69705 жыл бұрын
I think the CD is beautiful thank you Johnny Rivers for recording it
@glennhfriedman45714 ай бұрын
Loved this entire record !!! Summer Rain and look to your soul were special
@freecatbeme5 жыл бұрын
all of my life I been playin the game ! johnny rivers you got me thru my younger life ! thank you for that ! I love all of your music. I miss the redwoods as I had to move away !
@tornadopap7 жыл бұрын
This album is one of my most cherished. What a great compilation of music by a truly great artist in JR.
@squrit10012 жыл бұрын
anytime i want to just mellow out i listen to this album. i think it's the greatest!
@denisehedden51083 жыл бұрын
🥀WOW This goes deep with emotional impact from his life. It's a beautiful song and he's was so wonderful. Amazing lyrics vocals and music amazing artist in the music industry🥀✌
@BuzzDailey12 жыл бұрын
Back in the Nam war, we all had Zippo lighters with the words, "To live you must nearly die" on them. This song was very popular to us who serve then.
@pkappel00613 жыл бұрын
Johnny was so ahead of this time of music and his standard setting for his material was just stunning. his sound in all bhis tunes at that time were unbelievable
@ritabates483710 ай бұрын
I love most of his songs. This one and Big Sur are my favorites though.
@Mrhatmandu3 жыл бұрын
After watching the movie, "The Wrecking Crew" I can't listen to this song without picturing Carole Kaye playing the bass intro. Absolutely beautiful.
@peterhogan95372 жыл бұрын
love the sound of the Blossoms in the back ground.
@jaimeramirez551410 жыл бұрын
This is his very best song. There was a period of really good music from 1967-69 ("Summer Rain" to "Muddy River") when Johnny was at his best, even if they weren't his biggest hits.
@lainegordon58319 жыл бұрын
Jaime Ramirez This song is pure silk with meaning. People have no clue of his seeing how he is going to set up a song
@randallkennedy25894 жыл бұрын
Soulful cut by the great Johnny Rivers.
@GeneHesser-l3u6 ай бұрын
This album is iconic.
@MSBRENDAJ12 жыл бұрын
I have LOVED this song for an eternity.
@michaellazzeri94392 жыл бұрын
51+ years & this song is as good & as meaningful as it was, back then. Some songs really are timeless. ---------------------MJL, 75 y/o
@michaellazzeri94392 жыл бұрын
In '70, I must have played this album 1000 times, at least. It was musical magic. I still have the album, to this day. ------------MJL< 75 y/o
@elianeoliveira6034 Жыл бұрын
Como estará o meu amado Johnny Rivers? Há muito não vejo postagens sôbre êle. Saudades!💙
@johnguardadosr.4049 жыл бұрын
Thanks I tube! For sharring Johnny Rivers greatess hits🎶🎵👍
@77thesnake12 жыл бұрын
I had to buy 4 copies of Realization, just because they got so worn out from playing. Johnny Rivers is my all time favorite singer, and always will be. I never get tired of his voice. I now have several cds of this album, including one Johnny released on his Soul City label a few years ago. He still performs live. Check out his web site for concert dates.
@regianegomes.83996 жыл бұрын
Que voz maravilhosa, Linda música, Jhony rivers 😘😘,Meu pai tinha os discos de vinil, eu adorava ouvir essas músicas românticas 😘
@johnbrowne21706 жыл бұрын
Got this album by mistake through a record club. Loved it.
@markcurtis73906 жыл бұрын
Such a smooth sound; not much airplay back in the day. Perhaps JR'S best,IMO.
@loishill90643 жыл бұрын
WHERE HAS OUR BEAUTIFULMR. JOHNNY RIVERS GONE.CANNOT FIND OUT HOW HE IS.I HAVE EVERYTHING I CAN FIND DOWNLOADED OR RECORDED BUT I MISS HEARING HOW HE IS DOING?? WE ALL KNOW HE HAS SEMI- RETIRED.JUST STEP OUT SOMEWHERE & THE EVER PRESENT NEWS MEDIA WILL SHOW US THE BEST EVER MUSIC I EVER LISTENED TO IS JOHNNY RIVERS. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🏼
@garyhoerauf76493 жыл бұрын
I am like 22ratshot. This album has always gotten into my soul when I hear it. Going to see Johnny Rivers in concert in September 2021. 4 WEEKS TO GO. Last time I saw him was in the 60"s at Whiskey a go go
@matthewcanney4211 Жыл бұрын
Don't care if I get any thumbs up I like the song
@jonasdopeixe10 жыл бұрын
Que música maravilhosa. Composição do Jimmy Hendricks. Letra divina e interpretação soberba do Johnny Rivers. Que saudade!
@PaulinoGPFilho10 ай бұрын
Correto, ótima interpretação, tempos bons que não voltam mais.
@jimrankin73349 ай бұрын
Yes, James (Jim, Jimmy) Hendricks was an excellent composer, writing several of Johnny Rivers' best songs as well as songs for others. But don't mistake him for Jimi Hendrix.
@auldsk8r12 жыл бұрын
This song is a real musical gem!
@jasonferreira53105 жыл бұрын
Sou fã de carteirinha deste grande cantor, recordo os bailinhos de minha adolescência quando a gente dançava de rosto colado com as meninas. Era Feliz e não sabia. Jason/Goiânia GO. Brazil
@genesylvester56803 жыл бұрын
One of Johnny rivers's most beautiful songs and powerful song that he ever sang the year was 1968 when it came out the great song you never hear too much
@DavidWillis19574 жыл бұрын
one of my favorite songs by Johnny Rivers. thanks for sharing.
@waltetbuso82995 жыл бұрын
UMA VERDADEIRA OBRA PRIMA CLÁSSICA DE JOHNNY RIVERS....REALIZATION UM ÁLBUM MAJESTOSO...
@cleristonchargistaandrade4 жыл бұрын
Um de meus 10 favoritos. Isso considerando Gênesis, Beatles, Yes, Dylan, Miles Davis hehe
@johnnyfernando34753 жыл бұрын
@@cleristonchargistaandrade cara, são meus artistas favoritos tbm kk
@cvmaio51018 жыл бұрын
Uma das mais lindas músicas que já ouvi . Feliz nós que crescemos ouvindo belas canções .
@fredburnips3572 Жыл бұрын
Still me after all these years.
@thestick527 жыл бұрын
Wonderful album, sweet old days... ❤️ Greetings from sunny Florianopolis, Brazil
@troysimons73613 ай бұрын
I love songs from ASCAP publisher members, such as the Leeds Music Corporation and the Pickwick Music Corporation.
@shirleydunbar88253 жыл бұрын
You are so amazing and very talented, when I listen to your music it makes my day a very happy one. Thank you for sharing
@irmasmith81613 жыл бұрын
Really Beautiful. Heartfelt.
@inaciaareco55053 жыл бұрын
I Love Johnny....Forever
@BuzzDailey12 жыл бұрын
You got, my man. The music was so much better in our time. Welcome Home, my friend. Semper Fi.
@denisehedden134 жыл бұрын
🥀Amazing oldies but goodie🥀My Mama loved this song🥀☝️
@tdpjjb193913 жыл бұрын
Yes would give anything to go back to change so many things. Love this Lp. Have this Lp.
@MSBRENDAJ12 жыл бұрын
He's had his difficulties, he's only human. Oh, what I would''ve given to have seen him in concert had I not been so sheltered when I was young. Oh well, here we are and here is his music, some things you just have to be grateful for.
@dannymeyer32564 жыл бұрын
Glen I remember you sharing this. We have a very strong connection. ❤️
@Wolfsky93 жыл бұрын
Another classic, by Johnny Rivers, & Marty Paich. I must have played it 500 times, easily. ---------------Tami, you know, this is all about you.--------------------------WolfSky9, 74 y/o
@richardtholl5231 Жыл бұрын
Great song
@hajohill200412 жыл бұрын
My all time favorite Johnny Rivers song.
@007kosty12 жыл бұрын
This might just be the greatest album cut with the most meaning that never became a hit. When I first heard this on 8 Track Tape it blew me away. Still like it a lot
@richardtholl5231 Жыл бұрын
Love him always have
@concurseirovencedor-y4b17 күн бұрын
Eu viajo muita nessa música.
@LilySandoval-vs4fe11 ай бұрын
To my Kraig 😄, Life IS worth living ; even if it's too lonely out there 😶
@sergiomachado23327 жыл бұрын
My favorite!
@viragovtwin7 жыл бұрын
And yet another vivid reminder of opertunities lost in the confusion!
@MSBRENDAJ12 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful person, man, inside and out I'd say.
@regianegomes.83996 жыл бұрын
LINDA Música de Johnny Rivers 😘😘
@dannymeyer32563 жыл бұрын
One of the first songs you shared Glenn. Beautiful song. Hope you are doing well I re read your last email telling me I don’t listen to you and you telling me goodbye. You kept your word with that goodbye.
@TheMessCalledJess13 жыл бұрын
Hi, my name is Jessica and I am 15 years old. I REALLY like oldies and the first time i heard this at my grandma's house I cried. First of all because this song is so deep, and secondly because my generation has become complete trash music. No one sings about "To live you must nearly die" or "look to your soul" now they sing about sex, fame and "haters" whatever those are. I am jealous of this generation with such great music and spirit. after 1999 we as people lost spirit.
@richardpertuit73433 жыл бұрын
Great album. Had it in 8 track and I wore 2 of them out in the 60s.