The Association - Five Song Medley

[@rodfaragini7110]

The music of this era will never be repeated. It was a endless amount of hit songs and bands. Anyone else agree with me ?

[@golfberg1]

Music today is in the Junkyard 😅

[@Gordpond]

I was born in 1960 and grew up with the music of that time. I still think it's the best music ever and consider it the Golden Age of Music.

[@davemathews7890]

@@Gordpond For me, 1977 - 1984, the Punk / New Wave era will always be the best. But I 'm prejudiced. I grew up during that time. I also love most 1960s rock, folk and soul.

[@Gordpond]

@@davemathews7890 I agree. I think the best music was 1964-1984.

[@davemathews7890]

@@Gordpond Everything from the Beatles to the Smiths.

[@ancientheart2532]

There will never ever be another band...or a time...like the Association. I'm 69 now. Peace✌️

[@RonBroste]

I’m 71 and feeling the same what a fantastic time there will never be songs and times like these

[@bobvogel2412]

In my opinion the Association is THE most underrated group. Period. They write the music/lyrics AND play the instruments too. Also their harmonies are simply the best. Bar none. Nobody even comes close. I'm 68+ years old and been a big fan from waaaay back.

[@larrywhite2574]

I agree with you 100% . I'm 66 years old and this takes me back to the music I grew up on.

[@dianejames1625]

i think that every time i hear them !

[@ekoenriko8009]

Windy never my love sounds familiar, though back then didnt know the singers

[@radio_123]

Perfect! 👍

[@artistacon3827]

I saw them at the Nj State Fair in 1986 .. amazing performance

[@jaddison1112]

The Association was the most talented, classy of all the groups on the late 1960s. They are so overlooked these days.

[@bradgross6138]

so true. they were crazy underrated

[@belabelasko8223]

I love them too.

[@robertbess192]

Saw them in Oklahoma 2 years ago. Still GREAT !!

[@MichaelSmith-rn6vd]

still touring

[@jonathanblair5255]

Very under appreciated

[@brianambrosemcmahon8531]

Wow I m still hear and loving these songs even more in 2024 . Such a fabulous band , the Melodie’s the harmonies and lyrics .

[@carolcoffey450]

We need this kinda music today 2023

[@mradvance2go17]

Don't hold your breath.

[@ellenbeato652]

The so-called woke people are all asleep

[@pamelawoodley3483]

I adored them & will always love them.❤❤❤❤❤

[@richardparker3924]

I just turned 70 and it makes my heart happy to hear these songs again!

[@russf6572]

Music is like a time machine. Nothing else brings you back to those days.

[@GrannyDi276]

My favorite in the late 60's. "Never My Love" is our song....my husband of 55 years & I. ❤❤❤

[@angelacedeno7962]

The lyrics of these two wonderful singers is pure magic....Makes My 70 year old heart fill with joy and happy memories.. !!!!

[@stephenfricke9298]

Me too. To us this new stuff just doesn't cut it

[@swordfish52]

Seventy In November ...

[@craigjones2162]

Me too.... love Cherish is the word....

[@cherri400]

Makes my 57 yr. old heart fill with joy and happy memories too!

[@belabelasko8223]

They really are amazing, and timeless.

[@peggysmyth6110]

Anyone one else loving this music in 2021?

[@rodfaragini7110]

Sure do. Graduated in 69 so i was in the midst of this great era.

[@danmahoney2917]

only just discovered them.great band

[@diyapia]

2022

[@ginnywithag5046]

I am at nearly Easter Sunday 2022.

[@paulfiguer6313]

A fan since early 60s. as today 2022. One of the BEST EVER bands...sorry even better that the " four favs". Love the Association forever. Thank you for enriched my life and of so many around the world.

[@ThatGirl-ku5dq]

What a great group. So ahead of their time.

[@robivy9987]

I am 70 years old. There was a time once when music groups made music that was entertaining and refreshing. Young people of today don't know what they are missing.

[@qg3726]

Their Nod to the Vietnam War Tune "Requiem For The Masses" was DEEP for sure. Little did I know that I would wind up there in 1970.. These Guys were the "Talk Of The Town" for sure back when.

[@josemiranda2578]

I’m a little older, guys.These band,was among my favorites.Cuban, 76 years old.I’m still love these type of great music.Thanks, America.Even in music, you’re still the best.! 😀🇨🇺🇺🇸👍

[@dexblue]

@josemiranda2578 Cuba's got some great music too, Chico (but you know that!)...

[@joelkaufman7176]

RIP - Terry Kirkman - 1939- Sept. 23, 2023. Thanks for the music (wrote Cherish & Everything). Please also note his work as a addiction counselor. A life well lived. Thanks again

[@marilynnevoris57]

Love the Association The songs were so original & unique. Well written lyrics& great music. Always in my heart

[@Raurt]

Cherish, Time for Living, Along Comes Mary, Windy, Never My Love, Everything That Touches You, Like Always, Requiem, Love Affair, On a Quiet Night, When Love Comes To Me. The list just goes on and on... Unparalleled Melody with great lyrics. There is a frequency of "bliss" that comes from this band. I found myself at Home with them after being lifted into the stratosphere. No other band comes close to this. I was just old enough to be listening to the radio when all of these songs were making it onto the charts.

[@richsagala4268]

brings back a lot of fun memories , a good life with good love songs. i truly miss that era

[@robertmarggraf1708]

This group had something for everyone. Great musicians play terrific music. Why can’t we have this today?

[@iansuntjenssli9739]

I grew up in the greatest era there was good true music great lyrics and the best in musical genius’s

[@sandymorgans9878]

What class, no other 60’s band was like this. Good American rock!

[@user-eu2wx1ct7s]

Love these guys , When music moved your heart and soul , What memories , Thank You !!!

[@pauljones2857]

I am now 72, amazing generation I grew up with music that will last forever, what a great time, full of memories.

[@lucilleyoung4744]

Paul, Google, nc6 -New Colony Six- out of Chicago. Things I'd like to Say. In the video from 1968 are people dancing to the song. You know the song: baby, baby it's you I'm dreaming of, are some lyrics. The people dancing are about your age. Look at how beautiful the teenagers were at that time and put yourself on that dance floor.

[@JohnReitz-ps2ct]

Yes, that was Oscar winner Greer Garson. Beautiful and classy as ever.

[@moeball740]

The harmonies, especially on Everything That Touches You, are beautiful!

[@duomerikissa3200]

For me this music is life! Favorite band of mine!

[@beverleecambronne6599]

Where are these stars now??? Im still alive at nearly 70. Omg. We had the best music.

[@sharonwatts1648]

We can all understand the words....nothing dirty or nasty....WHAT AN UNDYING GIFT TO ALL GENERATIONS (my husband of 55 years and myself were both born in 1945). Our children and grandchildren still listen to and appreciate their musical talents and gifts. We have truly been blessed.

[@DIESEL0759]

and they were all straight edge...no drugs, no alcohol...every one of them lived clean!!

[@stevelangsdorf7307]

74 years old going to sleep listening to the Association how can life get any better, got goosebumps where I shouldn't have them. This is just "Bitchin" MAD RESPECT FROM EAST LONG BEACH 🏖 👍

[@tomgedgaudas8770]

Loving these in 2024. Forgot about this great sound. Nice to remember!

[@lucilleyoung4744]

As an Asian woman, you can imagine what it was like to see Larry Ramos on that album cover of the LP my brother bought when it came out. Finally, a big famous group with one of our. Probably the first Asian in a rock Era super group.

[@jzen1455]

As an Asian dude, seeing Larry Ramos for the first time in the music video caught me off guard and thought "hell yeah!"

[@ddcorbittcoppola]

The Association was my first concert. After the show, I was waiting for a ride and he stood with me. What a nice guy.

[@patgalvez4563]

Larry Ramos was also a folk singer....

[@rhondag6089]

I’m a white woman, and I think Larry Ramos is adorable 🥰 and talented!

[@032319581]

Larry Ramos was my favorite member of the Association

[@davekingman1271]

Melodies like these are a lost art. People went to concerts to hear the music and listen to the pure vocals

[@michaelcox1493]

One of the best band groups from the sixties.

[@michaelweary4662]

It’s not that they were overlooked, it’s that there was so much great music at the time

[@lorrainealden159]

God bless the Smothers Brothers -- they actually insisted on capturing live performances for second season shows, and they had EVERYBODY on.

[@TheColininla]

Then why didn't they bother to mike the drums and amps in the first two songs? Sounds like a live recording, but just not technically possible on the videos shown.

[@DrBozoBrain]

Colin Rutheford Live vocals mixed over the recorded version -- much easier to set up for TV if only have to worry about a few vocal mics

[@TheColininla]

Dan Dee Dan Understood. A common practice, but it kind of undercuts the OP's 'live performance' characterization. Unless I recall incorrectly, the pyrotechnics involved with this very taping set Pete down the long road of serious tinnitus issues.

[@photonotavailable7936]

Lorraine Alden Including The Who.

[@mljones655]

I loved the Smothers Brothers!

[@debvandusen3623]

Larry Ramos was always smiling as he sang, cute too! ❤

[@johnparker8588]

Live performances and flawless!!

[@tomlisp]

Such an underrated band. As a kid in the late sixties, they were my favorite group.

[@malcolmclarke3033]

The harmonies, lyrics and class of these guys is so wonderful. 2022

[@marksterner7532]

AS a 67-year-old journeyman in this world, I can honestly say that this is one of the most iconic love songs ever performed. And, by what an amazing group!

[@marksterner7532]

Never My Love

[@luandersen1535]

Some of their music was grossly & sadly o overlooked by most of us growing up in turbulent times of 60's. What great songs, good musically, great, interesting harmonies, and good textural tones. The world needed more of this and tons less of Jane Fonda and her stupidity. Sadly we have missed our times lost!

[@friryr]

@@luandersen1535 I’m 73, and loved this group - AND this song - in particular! I’m ALSO a woman of color and as such, am VERY PROUD to have been “one of those” who played a VERY active role in the cause for social justice issues! Sadly, it’s people like you, who have kept the very accurate and descriptive spelling “AmeriKKKa” alive and well! Congratulations!! NYC

[@tedlawyer9980]

What I love about the Association was their harmony and melodic sound without sounding stale or repetitive. Clearly they were a pop group but loved to explore music. I'm not sure who wrote their songs but they were well crafted.

[@bradgross6138]

Tandyn Almer wrote "Along Came Mary". A forgotten genius.

[@janeweber8787]

They came to our town and wrote a song called dubu,que blues

[@belabelasko8223]

@@janeweber8787 That is an excellent song.

[@ffggddss]

I contend that they were fusion, before fusion became "cool" - like Steely Dan a few years later. Fred

[@yankeejohn58]

Jane Weber Dubuque (Iowa) Blues I Got the Northwest Iowa Blues! 😏🤔

[@cherylelinsmith743]

Thank you for this video. When I was 12/13 years old in 1967 I was a fan. The Beatles and Beach Boys too.

[@billbrimmer7047]

The harmonies of The Association were quite incredible. Superior musicians.

[@DaveTalks985]

This is an excellent video of great music that lives on.

[@yankeejohn58]

Anyone Who Isn't Touched Deeply by "Requiem For the Masses" Hasn't Got a Soul.. 😢 😢

[@belabelasko8223]

That one is a masterpiece.

[@johnhill7058]

Lame and deriviative, maybe no soul but some taste.

[@LeeKobe1]

Some of the most pure and beautiful music ever made.

[@Harpie84]

RIP Terry Kirkland. You made such a contribution to the group.

[@scottprather5645]

Absolutely incredible musical genius master shaman musicians.

[@paulj0557tonehead]

Between The Jefferson Airplane, The Doors, and The Association, the mood of the American mid-late 1960's was captured for eternity.

[@LUIS-ox1bv]

Remember when Windy charted in 1967. It was huge in a year strewn with huge hits by the Turtles, the Rascals, the Monkees, the Beatles, Jefferson Airplane, the Doors, Paul Revere & the Raiders, Spanky & Our Gang.

[@mikestyles499]

What an incredible group!

[@mikemullinix5607]

Right guys in the right place at the right time the association thanks for the great music love it

[@hayesman76]

“When we met I was sure ‘out to lunch’ Now my empty cup is as sweet as the punch.” Love that lyric!

[@thomaslacinski3908]

Was in my mid-teens when Association burst onto the scene. Those mid 60s times bring back memories os simplicity, beauty, innocence. An entire future ahead of us.

[@lagunaflyguy]

One of the greatest groups to ever come together. They wrote some truly amazing pieces that really captured the essence of our generation.

[@humbleevidenceaccepter7712]

"Never, my Love" always reminds me how I feel about my wife.

[@pamperedcamper1834]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@karenpiotte90]

That's Sweet!

[@olmose]

It is wonderful to be in love with your wife....I have been for 50 years.

[@RogerPeet]

I was 11 and I loved music 1965-1969 is the greatest time in American Music

[@dawna4185]

miss the great decades, 60's, 70's...glad i was shaped by them!

[@andrewborgogna7624]

Oh how I love every one of these songs. Now at 76 it was such a pleasure to hear them again.

[@brianduncan2793]

These songs bring back so many memories I'm 71 now and it takes me right back to 16

[@user-eu2wx1ct7s]

Your Music touched so many

[@jamescawley6524]

One of the best bands that most people today have never heard of.

[@christopherthorkon3997]

Ageless music. I think it is a shame that the Beatles, as remarkable as they were, got so much more attention than the Association. The Association was extraordinarily talented -- just amazing.

[@lylecosmopolite]

The Association did quite well with everyday Americans. Not so well with the people who wanted the rebellious sophistication of, say, the Doors or the Jefferson Airplane. I have never heard of the Association having a following outside of the USA except possibly Canada.

[@reneborja9863]

​@@lylecosmopolite Also in the Philippines many followers here. Count me in.

[@Ralf09]

I really love that they wrote songs about love. Miss that in today’s music..

[@valerieteti1755]

I love Larry's sweet smile while singing Windy ❤️ RIP and bless him

[@petercarey6883]

It's hard to believe that here I am and some of you as well, after 55 years we're listening to this fantastic group. Their Requiem for the Masses was a bit heart rendering though. So many were lost in the '60's and early '70's and so history repeats itself to this day with the utter turmoil and death that's happening. I miss my yesterday's and I so terribly miss my friends, my brothers and my sisters who were taken ahead of their time. Lord help us. 🙏

[@MikeMoe710]

Well said👍🏻

[@eugenesedita]

Heart rending is the expression, not rendering.

[@johnfarley9142]

Still great in 22.

[@THE-HammerMan]

Good Lord! You said it, BROTHER!

[@davidkoerner1905]

They were one of my favorite groups in the 70s sure do miss that music

[@Planktontwo]

RIP Larry Ramos and Brian Cole.

[@Wolfsky9]

" EVERYTHING THAT TOUCHES YOU " is a flat-out masterpiece. ------------Composed by Terry Kirkman , it is MY #1 all-time by this very underrated group.----------WolfSky9, 74 y/o

[@LUIS-ox1bv]

Very much in agreement. This song touched me greatly upon my first hearing it.

[@mikeg3281]

I was born at the wrong time.. I envy you folks that grew up with this great talent and wonderful music

[@Locktwiste72]

I know what you mean. I was born in 1972 and grew up with 70's and 80's which were great but I thank God my parents raised me on the music of their generation.

[@gramirez72]

Locktwiste72 -- I was born in 1972 as well. Yup, my dad played this kind of music on the record player all the time, and classical music too. It's so familiar to me. 80s music was fun too -- The Police, Michael Jackson, Depeche Mode, U2 etc... But I have to say, the music of the 60s and early 70s has a different kind of substance.

[@permafrost0979]

You can still hear it now. There was horrible music then too, it just didn't survive, lol!

[@stevenhulbert7540]

@Mike Allan-I was a wee lad at this time but luckily I was a fan of chords and harmony and appreciated music from this period and previous years.

[@kenj8]

l was born in 1961. But I knew their music in 1980s. I love their songs even now.

[@joerichardcycles69]

RIP Larry Ramos , . .what an amazing vocalist and part of The Association, . . .

[@tuyssuzian]

Joe richar

[@50buttfish]

He was also the "FUNNY GUY" of the bunch. Saw them in 68; Farmington UT (The Lagoon).

[@LAStreetPreacher]

One of the truly talented bands from the 1960's. Their hit song "Windy" was one of my childhood favorites when I moved to live with my aunt and uncle in the Bay area...Union City, CA. Since then I've come to appreciate more of their music. The Association was a six man band. Two band members passed away not long ago. I hope they knew the Lord Jesus Christ. Show less

[@sylvianewman8471]

Requiem for the Masses needs to be reintroduced to this generation. What a wonderful find this was! Love, love, love it.

[@arno-luyendijk4798]

Do I count as this generation for you if I told you I was born a year after this performance? And that I like the Association from the first time I saw them on KZbin a year ago?

[@dragoflight2noname952]

My wife and I had never my love as one of the songs played during our wedding. We both might be 1990's kids but love the 1950's- pre disco 1970's music best

[@templerman1]

Yes it should be! Our military is still made up of a vast majority ofor good men and women. Dedicated, and honorable. But many of them still join because they have no other options just like then.

[@sinnnatra]

Wow they are predecessors of both DEVO and Gary Puckett and the Union Gap :)

[@adriantomlin2902]

@@dragoflight2noname952 definitely a darn good wedding song!!

[@bobbrannon8261]

Forgot how good they were, one of the best vocal groups. Brought back a lot of good memories.

[@kevinkilduff2064]

Even with a rough recording, one can grasp the superb vocal and melodic talent of these late 60s icons. "Windy" is one of the greatest songs from an era of great music!

[@hayesman76]

Absolutely one of the greatest pop groups in history. Several of their recording are timelessly beautiful.

[@cathyhacker3812]

Some of the greatest love songs ever written & performed. "Everything That Touches You". "Cherish" Very talented group.

[@carolcoffey450]

Never my love was my sing to Rslphie 1967& now!!❤& Love

[@leerothman7570]

About the last era of REAL music and REAL musicians........not this noise of today. Everything That Touches You.............GREAT tune

[@geofbrit59]

Along Comes Mary was such a cool pop song to come out in 1966.

[@richardpowell3259]

Pot song. Mary jane.

[@bradgross6138]

@@richardpowell3259 yes it was. Tandyn Almer said so himself and he should know. He wrote it.

[@danmaly4139]

I remember sneaking in to see The Association at a nearby liberal arts college when I was 12 years old (1967). I think we also saw The Lettermen and The Boxtops. Pretty cool stuff back then.

[@alanboas810]

Larry Ramos and the rest of The Association was Sunshine Pop at it's very best. Always looked good and sounded great!

[@PeterKKraus]

Such an underrated band. Great harmonies.

[@jrsdsu1986]

One of the most underrated bands in the history of the pop charts. These guys are phenomenal writers, singers and musicians. There is an innocence to their songs. They were brilliant.

[@MrRoundwound]

Much overlooked,indeed

[@jhollie8196]

Memories of a good time in my growing up. Both parent’s healthy and alive. Dad goes to Vietnam in 69 as a Marine. Songs of my childhood. Thanks for sharing

[@OzzyTunesIII]

Ahhhh, Real Music!! What a breath of fresh air!

[@SteelHorseRiders]

Indeed!

[@seekingwisdom8]

In 1966-67, we were all mesmerized by the Beatles, but nobody could resist the joyful melodies and rhythms from Windy and Along Comes Mary. Along Comes Mary was as cool as anything the Beatles were releasing, but the Beatles had the added appeal of being from England. During that time, most everything from England was considered most popular. On Television, The Beatles had their own style and aura that felt rebellious while at the same time, safe. The Association, while every bit as cool and part of the culture at the time, looked safe, similar to groups my parents would have enjoyed in the 50s. During an interview, one member of the Association stated they were the first real psychedelic band. At the time, I had to laugh as I was judging purely from appearance and the great difference in style between them and the Beatles. Now, as a grown ass adult spending my days exploring KZbin, I laugh at my youthful arrogance for failing to understand what he meant. Great musicians and vocalists. I did read that two different friends of the band wrote Windy and Along Comes Mary.

[@deborahburns424]

Awesome compilation! Just want to say thanks for putting this out there for us. Many thanks to the Association for being such a fantastic bunch of musicians! Love the easy listening.

[@bobblisten6151]

Oh, the memories.

[@twiggystick]

They blew my mind (without the pharmaceuticals) when I first heard them on pirate radio in deepest, darkest England in the Sixties. Still love their music today - awesome!

[@glynwelshkarelian3489]

Was it Caroline? Or maybe London?

[@pigurine]

This song reminds me of youth, hope, and above all love.

[@marknauman53]

Never again shall such as this come again. I'm glad I was there!!!

[@dennispearson9287]

This Group PERFECTLY EMBODIED The SPIRIT OF THE 6OS !!!....

[@brianjohnson3549]

wish times were like this again

[@boblewis1227]

What a talented group! Voices from Heaven!

[@SrTetosalazar]

...I LOVE THE HARMONIES OF THIER VOICES......AND WODERFUL SONGS......THANK´S FOR POSTING AND SHARING...

[@SrTetosalazar]

....THEIR VOICES......WONDERFUL......

[@bradmori53]

Beautiful songs...

[@aidalopez9259]

I really love all of their songs..that's why ..they're always my fav...I can't forget them..never my love...

[@michaelolz]

The first few chords of “Along Comes Mary” are some of the prettiest I’ve ever heard. The song itself is excellence defined.

[@ian_b]

The rhythm is infectious!

[@jonathanmacpac]

Really jazz fusion. A fine song.

[@bradgross6138]

Tandyn Almer was a genius. Too bad he faded into obscurity

[@Fnstine]

@@bradgross6138 We all fade into obscurity. 💀

[@johnshields6852]

I remember this band had a bunch of hits, I loved these songs, as a kid in the 60's,70's. Thanks for the memory.

[@College-Boy]

What a beautiful band of musicians !!

[@marksmail2]

Amazing...what a treat! Thanks for taking the time to put this together. It's greatly appreciated. I'm surprised more people haven't watched it.

[@wrongwaypete]

Several years back I had the pleasure of spending some time with Terry Kirkman, founding member of the Association (second from left in the first cut, playing the recorder), who wrote "Cherish" and the masterpiece "Everything That Touches You," among others. Believe me, our conversation was a time I most definitely cherished. A very intelligent, well-read, and thoughtful guy doing at the time yeoman's work in the San Fran area as a drug-alcohol rehab counselor.

[@Wacokid48]

+Wrongway Pete - he wrote some beautiful songs that still fill our hearts and memories...thanks for your post !..

[@keithpopko7068]

Great story; thanks for sharing.

[@Unixilandia]

I would love to have met these gifted musicians. Top of the line music! ❤️

[@hayesman76]

So Terry Kirkman is his name ... he was pretty cool wearing those double-breasted suit jackets, playing the recorder and swaying to the music back in the day. In fact, the tones of his recorder are an essential part of The Association’s distinct sound, IMO.

[@redhead5762]

Everything that touches you is a song I have to play over and over sometime seven times in a row that's how great it is