Question Mark & The Mysterians - 96 Tears

[@adamhepburn9701]

60s70sVintageRock, I would really love to say a very huge thank you for uploading this awesome clip on to KZbin. I've loved this song for such a long time, and I've never been able to find any footage of Question Mark & The Mysterians performing this fantastic song until now. This song truly rocks, and please continue to upload whatever beautiful songs you have and can find.

[@60s70sVintageRock]

@Adam Hepburn You're very welcome! See the description under the video... I had to fix the link and hopefully it will work... there's a newer performance you might like. You'll need to enter a pw on the page to see it. (I couldn't post it on YT because of copyright restrictions.) I've pretty much uploaded all old vids I had, 8 or 9 years ago, but I always keep my eyes open for any good stuff! Thank you for your nice comment!!

[@torvilasulvstle362]

Remember in Oslo way back in -66 when that song soared, I was 17 yrs, working., used all my money on singels and LP's!!

[@adamhepburn9701]

@@torvilasulvstle362you obviously have great taste in music. This song truly rocks without a doubt, and you spending a lot of your hard-earned money on singles and LPs is also what I did during both my teenage years and my young adult years. I spent a lot of my money on albums by The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Kinks and so many other great singers and bands from the '60s and later. Rock on, buddy!!

[@60s70sVintageRock]

@Fuzzy Butkus That same channel posted a real cool rendition of the Doobies' "Listen to the Music" featuring Doobies lead Tom Johnston. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmXWfGuaaZ14rtU

[@cristinamarierosado10]

Adam Hepburn 👏🏼♥️💕👏🏼🎶🎶

[@collinemorris]

I'm convinced this is one of the greatest recorded songs of its era.

[@dirtlevel]

Agreed

[@jamespickett5378]

Any era...lol

[@tictoc5443]

Or all time?

[@samj.jaworski3812]

Almost 96 likes

[@koneil52]

Of all time you mean?!

[@redeemedbyJesus1975]

THIS is the song that was playing when I turned on my brand new transistor radio. I had received it for my 12th birthday. July 19, 1966. I have loved this song forever! Great song. Thanks for the memory.

[@56cadd]

Hi, funny how we remember, I got my transistor radio christmas 1968 and turned it on to hear, Judy in disguise.

[@itisonlyme1]

what a wonderful memory! I remember my dad giving me a portable radio/cassette recorder at 12. The first song I ever recorded was by Led Zeppelin. You should have seen my father's face!!

[@darrellwhittington4645]

I'm 73 years old,,,absolutely one of my best favorites,,,remember first time I heard this,,until I found this video on KZbin,I never knew what this group looked like,,,thanks everybody ! Jan,,2023

[@andreguy5948]

Like you

[@sandiegoguy1983]

It's fascinating that this band's music was influenced by Mexican American Tejano music. The Tejano influence can be heard in their whirling keyboard runs and beats. The band members were children of migrant farmers who settled in Michigan.

[@karinjeffrey7981]

Fifty years and way more than 96 tears later, I'm still digging this tune.

[@brötzmannsax]

Great comment, I hear ya!

[@ernrodway7089]

Love it😉😉😉

[@cindyk8892]

For sure

[@thomaspercival7702]

I live in Northern Ont. Canada, and in the '60's there was a dance hall called Nichol's in Sundridge, Ont. with live groups every Sat. night in the summer and this was always played, and how I misd my teen yrs., things were so much simpler back then.

[@lisaparsons8949]

Yes,a great group and in 60s

[@dieselrotor]

The kid on the keyboard, 13 years old. maybe 14 in this video but that bad ass lick came from His mind, a kid. Every member made this song great. RIP Eddie Serrato.

[@ethanmessinger425]

I work at a small Mexican restaurant in southeast Michigan and I saw a man wearing a shirt with the band name on it. I remembered it and looked it up when I got home. After researching I believe that man was Question Mark himself! I really wish I would've asked him about the shirt at the time.

[@don7297]

Number 1 hit 1966 one hit wonder Question mark mysterious

[@everlistoromero4844]

It will always be a mystery

[@lisaparsons8949]

Yes,would be great to have met him.a great group

[@johncolling1790]

He lives in Clio i believe

[@reneefuller5609]

I think Prince got a lotta ideas from my man ? (Formerly Rudy .martinez. I read that or heard it on the radio and never forgot him. He's The FITS, MAN! 🤔😘😜😡😎

[@davidreitter4457]

These guys were from Mexico, immigrant families. Singer lived in Texas awhile, then family moved north to Michigan & work. Not too many more hits, but 96 Tears was on top for weeks. Ninety six tears blear's out of a tube radio in a 55 chevy was the life. Never knew where it came from, just it was there, when there was nothing.

[@jeansalzman2.012]

Best reply ever! And that 55 Chevy. For real!

[@60s70sVintageRock]

@davidreitter4457 - Actually Rudy Martinez and his brother were born in TX to migrant workers. But yes, their family did move to Michigan for more permanent work.

[@incendiesproductions]

Bill Cipher sent me here. Well played, Demon Dorito. Well played...

[@lusciouslocks8790]

virgiltheart I don't know about you, but I don't think being called a snack food would make me feel very good about myself. Then again, who cares what reddit users think. DWLK YG AFNSVW LZW XGMJLZ VAEWFKAGF LZWQ ZSNWXJWW UGgCaWwKKrK1!!11!!1!!

[@dennisboyd1712]

The musical talent we had as teenager back in the 1960's was off the charts!!!

[@rosegardenia8588]

you got that rite

[@davidolien2828]

Danced to this over 50 years ago. Great song. This man has style.

[@jasoncanady1944]

Any negative comments on this song shows ignorance in music. I was still 13 years from birth but this was way ahead of it's time.

[@lisaparsons8949]

Yes,I agree,and a great group 66 year I was born😊

[@susansquier2435]

This song was WAY COOL when it was released! Still is in 2021!

[@lisaparsons8949]

@@susansquier2435 yes great song,and group

[@chiwawa130]

This was his only song. It's a very good song but the greatest song ever?

[@jasoncanady1944]

@@chiwawa130 I'm definitely not saying best song ever, I'm just saying it was ahead of their time. Shit zeppelin started in the 70s and tool started in the early 90s. That's a lot of songs that are definitely supreme to 96 tears

[@amiewillard4153]

This is My cousin Rudy Martinez :) He made our Family very , very Proud ❤

[@jimmybuckets5863]

He was a huge inspiration to me growing up! I wanted to be the “mysterious” rock star with a soul from Mars!

[@dougpeters1625]

He's a Legend!

[@jackfarrell4727]

@@amiewillard4153 wow, way cool 😎

[@dap149b]

Well, it's 2024 and I'd heard this track before but never seen the video before tonight. What a fabulous track and a great sound that has not diminished over the years. Fantastic.

[@joycemartin7516]

It’s 8/17/24 in Austin, Tx🤘🏼…great song! My best friend and I played that song in 1968, over and over on her stereo tell her Dad said stop🫨….my fav song! Now 75 and I’m still rockin to the oldies🥳🎶

[@darrellwhittington4645]

the best organ riff ever ! and I'm 73 years old as of Sept 29 2023 have always loved this,,and yes I'm still dancing 😂😂😂

[@stephanyhdz92]

🎉🥂 oh how nice of you and keep going and that's how I'm doing too in my 40's but pray I go into my 50's too and as far as I can with a little dance and movement 😉 🩰

[@hardsaltine4070]

This is my grandpa's favorite song. But he passed away 3 days ago. We are playing this song at the wake today during our slideshows. RIP

[@christopherlange4999]

It's October, 2017. I'm 65. I hear this. I'm 16 all over. Thanks, guys!

[@RickPreciado]

Christopher Lange Funny , I just heard this song today but it was a cover by the texas tornados from the 70s

[@hjb-drnot9722]

Also here via Mr Lynch's weather report. I first became aware of this song courtesy of The Stranglers. Thank you for the upload

[@davidbansner3823]

Here I am 66 years old and I feel and remember this song like it was yesterday cruising in my Pop's 50 lowrider Ford with fender skirts and my teenage girl friend in love forever 💕

[@richwiz2]

Fifty years later and, still, one of my all-time favorite songs.

[@ernestmorellsr7929]

Man, when I first heard this song, I thought it was one of those songs that is going to be around forever, here it is 2024, and it still sounds good. I am not really sure how they got the title, but there's a town in South Carolina called 96.

[@collinemorris]

This is one of the absolute greatest songs of all time and that silly organ riff is the meat and potatos.

[@sarahventura5407]

So true!

[@patriciavalentine2251]

I'll be 71 this year and still love this song!!!!❤️ Thank you PBS for having these shows!!!👍🏼

[@lendrury2771]

One of the coolest most unusual songs of the 60s . These dudes rock

[@garyperkett9517]

He still resides in mid Michigan . His house burned down a handful of years back and he lost all of his memorabilia . The community helped build him a new home

[@lisaparsons8949]

So sad his house burned down,glad he got a new one.A great singer

[@MK-su6eg]

Michigan music is legendary, and college roommate turned me on to great stuff, detroit, and all the different kinds of music, concerts, ted,tubes.. motorcity 1977!

[@ihavefallenandicantreachmy2113]

"He" still resides....." Could you be less specific, please.

[@tomstiel7576]

i sent him a donation,,,,and was glad to be able to !!!

[@karthdinkler9924]

A totally beautiful, incredible song. When I win the lottery, I am going to support for life EVERYBODY connected with the creation of this song, because it's just so darn terrific. (I was born in '52.)

[@jeanpascucci5548]

One of the greatest songs ever written. This performance is the definition of the 60's.

[@erinleonobrien]

My Dad taught me how to play this on our organ when I was 10. He was the coolest and I miss him terribly- today is his 79th cosmic birthday- and next year it’s 10 years since he’s been gone. “I’ll just cry…too many tear drops for one heart to be crying”

[@barbaramack2897]

I can't stop myself whenever I'm KZbin surfing. Gotta stop every time I come across this one. Love you, Mr. Question Mark. This song always makes me feel good!!!!

[@rtrepsas]

Wikipedia - ? and the Mysterians (or Question Mark and the Mysterians) are an American garage rock band[6] from Bay City and Saginaw in Michigan, initially active between 1962 and 1969. Much of the band's music consisted of electric organ-driven garage rock and an enigmatic image inspired by the 1957 Japanese science fiction film The Mysterians.[7] In addition, the band's sound was also marked by the raw, resonating lead vocals of "?" (Question Mark, the stage name of Rudy Martínez),[2][3][4] making Question Mark and the Mysterians one of the earliest groups whose musical style is described as punk rock. Their music and imagery were highly influential on later bands.[8] ? and the Mysterians Origin Bay City and Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.

[@markw208]

When The Mysterians movie came out we went to see it in the theater. It was quite mind blowing for a young boy. Eventually I bought the VHS and DVD. Also, I loved this song when it came out. The radio stations played it a lot. Simple organ, but mesmerizing.

[@nrich5127]

I was 15 when this came out and we listened to AM radio to hear the hits. Rock Music was emerging as a major force . What a time it was ... change was in the air for everything ... music ... fashion ... ideas ... lifestyle ... art .... and so many wonderful friends whose memory I will cherish until the day I move upstairs ...

[@An_average_drummer]

The Mysterians deserved better. These dudes were Garage Rock pioneers!

[@adriennerobinson1180]

Truth

[@peterulrich497]

This is the first song I ever learned on the organ, 3 chords, a simple riff, great beat, good singer, now immortal. Who knew?

[@bucko321]

one of those haunting tunes that will stand the test of time

[@williamrydberg4242]

garage music

[@pcatful]

This was the coolest song of those days with "Wooly Bully" and "Louie Louie" Thought these were all "bad boy" garage bands, and cooler than we'd ever be. But "96 Tears" seemed most polished and stripped down. Dances where they played this still reverberate. I can almost visualize the place and the feel that vibe now. Seems simple but these guys knew exactly how to roll it.

[@christopherkeller7734]

This song has a weird hypnotic effect, like it could go on for days

[@Jonny-tr9qo]

Yes, hard for me to describe but that’s it

[@shawnruby7011]

Definitely psychedelic

[@marcosandrey5059]

No wonder its one of bill cyphers favorite songs

[@markmccummins8049]

A great bunch of Texas guys who made one of the best garage band songs ever; and gave me fond memories of my ‘60s boyhood. I sing along whenever I hear this! I don’t understand how anyone could feel anything but fun when they view this video. Thanks for posting. My sentimental brain is at peace.

[@60s70sVintageRock]

You're welcome! Technically, the guys' families were originally from Texas, but by the time they formed their band, they were all in the Flint, MI area. Thanks for watching!

[@richernest3359]

Michigan

[@Dina52328]

One of my favorite songs as a 14 year old. I'm 67 now and it is still one of my favorites from the 60's.

[@The.squirrelwhisperer]

Elsa Loebell the first garage rock single to hit #1 for 1 week in 1966 On Halloween of all things! So amazing guy looks the same in the 2011 performance clip. The question mark must be the fountain of youth!

[@Dani92670]

I first heard this song on a classic rock station in the early to mid 80s when I was maybe 11 or 12 & instantly loved it...thanks to a Pandora account 14 years ago, I don't think a full week has passed where I don't hear this song at least half a dozen times AND enjoy it EVERY TIME (ear buds). Now, today, 7/31/23, is the first time I decided to check out a video - not sure why it took me this long to finally have my curiosity satiated...my mind has been blown after watching this cat and his checkerboard pattern shirt matcing the dance floor is other-wordly. His charisma and moves are top tier. Now when I hear the song I get to have this visual, and I am most grateful for that!

[@danmorrison3115]

Elvis said that this was quite possibly the greatest rocknroll song ever written

[@richman61]

I'm driving home from up north michigan, got my xm radio 60's jamming, and this song comes on. I'm like, man, I haven't heard this in so long. Simple in composition and a joy to dance to. I got home and start checking this out on the tube, did a little bio work and was certainly blown away that these dudes were from michigan. Now i'm lost in the tube checking these guys out. btw 57 yrs.

[@msnukemutant]

I remember staying up to listen to the oldies station on the radio waiting for this song to come on so I could record it on a cassette. I was born in the 80's but was raised on this music and it is still very much my favorite. They just don't make music this good anymore!

[@johnchrysostomou9417]

The story of these guys is utterly bonkers. True Art ! ❤

[@edgewoodil]

crap,1966,I remember this on AM radio,I was eight,damn cannot believe it so long ago,I'm coming to the end of the trail so I'm listening to the good stuff,one more time,thanks for posting these good ones.

[@60sbaby456]

Yeah when am radio was cool, remember the kitchen radio was light blue and light yellow trim, and powerful tunes!, cute radio look so innocent!, lol

[@chipusas1161]

68 yo here....I still remember....Always a great groove....timeless

[@wizfeinberg]

The Mysterians still play at the Flint Michigan 629 Eagles club about once a month or so. Q is gone, but the rest of the guys are still going strong. I get to watch and hear 96 Tears in person in 2022!

[@AshberyLane]

There are only two original members remaining Frankie and Bobby.

[@thomasfrentz838]

As a child in the 70's probably heard for the last time.And just on the radio and immediately recognized again because of the organ sequence

[@marilynhansen9208]

This song is 54 years old and it’s still a great song. xx

[@AntajuanGrady]

True.its so weird yet youthful. It could be a hit now with a young set of boys in a group.

[@lisaparsons8949]

Yes,54 like me😊great group

[@kittitas18]

That's why it's a classic boys and girls...👩🏻‍🏫

[@lisaparsons8949]

@@kittitas18 Yes,song is old as me,classic😄😄

[@angelosantaniello4113]

Awesome

[@mrs.g.9816]

I heard this on my ten transistor radio - and on the loudspeaker on the "Tilt a Whirl" ride at Playland, Rye, NY. When I hear this, I'm a nine-year old again!

[@thesXIXn]

This is one of Bills favorite human pop culture songs

[@sharonsocoloski5485]

Great song! When this song came out in 1966, I was 10yrs old. But, I heard it in my teens and bought the 45. I loved Rudy's voice and the beat of the song is so very catchy!! Kudos to ?

[@not_plausible2033]

Bill's favorite band!!!

[@Cubepixful]

Bill Cipher sure has interesting taste in music

[@bode7164]

One of the coolest songs ever.

[@ruthdixon7807]

the record that definitely proved how much power one single note can have.

[@vince33mich]

Q mark and the mysterians are from Saginaw, Michigan home also to another legend Stevie Wonder wh was born n the north side of the same city. Question mark like many others started in a small garage on the east side of Saginaw, Michigan, making a name for themselves very quickly, they were just part of the neighborhood, blue collar just like most of the Mexican population that traveled north mostly from Texas to work in the GM, ford and chevrolet plants. My dad remembers going to the same garage to hang out. Today they still play there songs, one member is actually part of my family! great memories!

[@buckandotis]

***** you're thinking of sam simudio from sam the sham and the pharohs.....these guys are michigonianites

[@crapple009]

***** ? Mark and the Mysterians were indeed originally from Corpus Christi, Texas before making the move to Michigan.

[@60s70sVintageRock]

***** You are correct... three of the original members are the children of Texas migrant farm workers. The families moved to Michigan when they were very young.

[@crapple009]

***** My pleasure. :-)

[@jaimeruiz2793]

The fact that they're Latino makes this song even better props to these fellas

[@CookieCaspari]

I remember this song playing on AM radio when I was 10 yrs. old. It brings me back.

[@davidolien2828]

This song still regularly gets play as one of the best classic tunes. Have loved it since college in the 60’s.

[@jeanpascucci5548]

I was 10 years old in 1966 and I still remember all the words. I love this song.

[@michaelmurphy1315]

I was 11 years old 😂

[@Paralytixc]

This is a very cool song and I love that organ! Has a lot of character and really makes the song shine! Beautiful lyrics too. We don’t get many masterpieces like this anymore!

[@frommetoyou4401]

@Makarov Wouldn't it be great if some youngsters band got a hold of the vintage organ, & played covers, & original music with that organ based 60's vibe and sound?

[@ellenccke141]

My favorite song first heard it when I was about 13 I am 65 and still ♥️♥️♥️ this song thanks for posting this video

[@bobhess7434]

This is just FANTASTIC. That organ riffing is infectious. The lyrics that seem to be coming off the top of his head in improvisation. It all creates this great metaphor for those times when one cannot get someone out of their head, even though they really should. But what they really want is for that person to HURT as much as they do.

[@sarahventura5407]

The keyboards on this song are music to my ears.

[@Lone_Coyote]

Nice! A lot of people commenting recently. This gives me hope! This song is awesome.

[@keithhyttinen8275]

Love it when the "One Hit Wonder" garage bands get their 15 minutes of fame. And a song that endures for decades as a great rock classic.

[@inthepubagaineh6318]

Why a the sudden interest… has it been featured on a game/tv series or something popular? Excuse me asking… 🤷🏽‍♀

[@60s70sVintageRock]

@@inthepubagaineh6318 No sudden interest. There's been a steady stream of comments/views for the 11+ years it's been posted. Yes, the song's been featured in a few movies, tv shows, video games, etc. It's a popular oldie. 😉

[@carolynzaremba5469]

They made several albums.

[@mayasilliman1465]

I was a night nurse a long time ago and I used to play trivia with the other doctors and nurses. One night I came in and asked, who sang the song 96 Tears. I had all the night nurses and doctors trying to figure it out. We didn't have internet then. After 3 nights, I finally had to tell everybody the answer. To this day, 2021, I remember those great times. But I never actually saw what the group looked like until today!

[@USMC-Veteran73-77]

1966, I was 11 yrs old about the time I started listening to rock n roll. Please someone find the time machine and transport me back.

[@Johnny.1965]

My uncle Rico has a time machine, but it only goes back to 1982

[@kevinmontgomery1383]

@@Johnny.1965The 80s were the last of the great times.

[@60sbaby456]

I was 2, baby groovin, lol

[@nancyfranco2664]

Im 66 and i listen to this song when i was in my teens it just came to my mind and i found it and i love it i would play it over and over👍

[@sananto6896]

Awesome organ riff. So simple, yet it never gets old. The dude can dance too.

[@tubefluid]

If you really, REALLY love that riff, type in "keyboard cat, 96 tears 10 hours. Enjoy! :)

[@ramonluna4266]

@@tubefluid 14 years the players keyboard

[@ramonluna4266]

mexican powers

[@MrJamesOsterberg]

Too many teardrops for one heart to be crying Too many teardrops for one heart to carry on You're way on top now since you left me You're always laughing way down at me But watch out now, I'm gonna get there We'll be together for just a little while And then I'm gonna put you way down here And you'll start crying ninety-six tears Cry, cry And when the sun comes up, I'll be on top You'll be right down there, looking up And I might wave, come up here But I don't see you waving now I'm way down here, wondering how I'm gonna get you but I know now I'll just cry, cry, I'll just cry Too many teardrops for one heart to be crying Too many teardrops for one heart to carry on You're gonna cry ninety-six tears You're gonna cry ninety-six tears You're gonna cry, cry, cry, cry now You're gonna cry, cry, cry, cry Ninety-six tears Come on and let me hear you cry, now Ninety-six tears, woo I wanna hear you cry Night and day, yeah, all night long Uh, ninety-six tears, cry, cry, cry Come on, baby, let me hear you cry now, all night long Uh, ninety-six tears, yeah, come on now Uh, ninety-six tears

[@tommylagniappe5422]

Two years ago my buddy Bongo struck up a conversation with a guy next to him at a bar in Flint Michigan. He asked the guy why he was wearing sunglasses in a dark bar... guy says that’s what I do. Then a guy comes onstage and introduces Question Mark and the Mysterians... guy gets up on stage and starts singing. Bongo says he’s a great guy!!! Now let’s get started on 96 beers!

[@tonylawrence0226]

That Guy was Bobby Balderrama from my home town in Saginaw Michigan, We Watched them play in the Garage..

[@gwkiv1458]

@@tonylawrence0226 lucky guy! I'm from Bay City, 20 years old.. very proud of these guys.

[@marktoledo7898]

Very cool encounter, and answer of thats what I do to your question to him about wearing dark glasses in a dark bar. That was mega cool in my book. ❓ definitely oozes coolness naturally.

[@oldschoolfunkster1]

@@marktoledo7898 ... And his answer was RIGHT! That's what makes it even cooler.

[@amoru7661]

The keyboard player is so good I can’t get over it

[@patburns3597]

When I was 18 years old we would go to bar in Weirton Wv from Pa when their drinking age was still 18. A jukebox at that time was 5 plays for a quarter. Someone who loved that song put in a whole roll of quarters and that we heard it the rest of the night . Good times.

[@chanaplotke6218]

I've known this song for years but this is my first time (well 3rd time on replay) watching this video. This is fascinating. Question Mark is so cool. His name, his moves (giving off Jagger vibes with his moves). And that keyboard is about hypnotic. This is great footage.

[@janicekramer2322]

Loved this song in 8th grade, still love it!!! One of the best from the best decade in music, the 60's!!

[@abtowler9451]

I’ll never forget riding around in my grandpas car as a kid (early 2000s) and he would always have a station on that played this music. Good stuff right here

[@RayTuttle-of5qd]

Remember when this song came out listening to it on my clock radio in my room late at night when I was supposed to be asleep turned way down low so my parents couldn’t hear it and having a huge smile on my face and acting like I was playing the organ

[@PennPearson]

🙂👍

[@YS-fr6nu]

So funny but true 👍🏻

[@timij8234]

I still say this is the funkiest break up song ever!! Awesome groove that still holds up 50 years later.

[@TheNeworleanswoman]

This takes me back to my wonderful youth! It’s still makes me wanna dance!

[@robmartinez9177]

great song and performance way a head of its time, thank you for posting this

[@60s70sVintageRock]

Rob martinez Thank you for watching!

[@vegandad]

One of the first Hispanic bands in the US to hit it big, kids of migrant farm workers in Michigan.

[@vicentebermudez7819]

blane262 mexican bands* Hispanic is a derogatory term.

[@victormieka616vr]

From Saginaw Michigan !!

[@Thomasgene]

"Your gonna Cry! I want to hear you Cry!" The greatest garage rock n roll song EVER!

[@lisaparsons4124]

Great song

[@notmadheardthingsinhell8079]

what the hell are kids listening to? This is like the best music ever. I could listen to this forever.

[@adriennerobinson1180]

notmadheardthingsinhell YES INDEED Z

[@heymul25]

By far, the greatest one-hit wonder ever. No song has a better beat.

[@frommetoyou4401]

Louie Louie, Dirty Water, Gloria come close☺

[@heymul25]

@@frommetoyou4401 Yes they do.

[@tonistallkamp8256]

I live in Bay City Michigan and yesterday walked past a house that had a sign saying this song was recorded in a studio in the backyard. Had to look it up. Pretty cool song.

[@60s70sVintageRock]

Not exactly a backyard, but a recording studio 'addition' to the back of a house... maybe the one you saw.

[@rhondabarber739]

He used to live by my parents house in bay city. He would always blast this song in the summer and I asked my mom if she heard it yet this summer. So I of course I had to come on here and blast it in my house. =)

[@wjb111]

Seen an article maybe 10 years ago or so he lived in the Clio area and his place burned down. Apparently he had no insurance. Never heard anything after that. Clio is about 20 minutes north of me.

[@60s70sVintageRock]

@@wjb111 That's correct. This is from an article on the Michigan Rock and Roll Legends site: "Unfortunately, Question Mark's fortunes took a turn for the worse in January of 2007 when his house, located in Vienna Township near Clio, Michigan, burned down. Although Question Mark was not injured, some of his dogs as well as rock and roll memorabilia from his career dating back over forty years were lost in the blaze."

[@cynthiapickett7403]

I've always believed this song was a precursor not only of R.E.M. and the Cure, but also Prince; all of those guys were in grammar/middle/high school at the time this song ruled the charts in late 1966.

[@mdice111]

They were definitely a successful garage band. Also the Rivieras from South Bend, IN produced California Sun during that era.

[@Dysteleologist]

Thanks for the recommendation, Bill!

[@Davett53]

9/2023.........I was 13 in 1966,........I'm a couple months away from turning 70. I remember being forced to take "teenager" dance lessons, when this tune came out. I loved the music, but hated the dance lessons, which we had to do after school. The dances of the day were: "The Swim", The Monkey, The Twist,...The Pony. All goofy-ass dances. My dancing skills never got me laid. LOL

[@JoanneUliasz]

I met JB on a cold winters night about 30 years ago . I was hitching aroud and determined to go hear him at the loaf and ladel in exeter Nh. He saw me before his show outside carrying my guitar having already stashed my sleeping bag before coming. He graciously shared a drink of whiskey w me and imparted some words of encouragement to me. The guys the real deal. Thanks JB. Brett

[@60s70sVintageRock]

@@JoanneUliasz Nice memory but who is JB? I think you"re on the wrong video?

[@FreedomFighter-cr5xg]

we teenagers played this song constantly at our malt shop in our small town in 1966 .. it cost 5 cents to play a song on the Jukebox at the time

[@sobroed]

Thanks for sharing your memories. Great times, long gone.

[@kermitdefrog6978]

I went to the Mysterians concert at the Civic Center McAllen TX 1968 The line trailed down the hall parking lot down the street and started down the expressway The police came and told the people down the street & expressway that they had to leave We were there by 6:00 pm at the front of the line We were Lucky

[@jamesshort8385]

Riding my bike with my transistor radio in the basket hearing this and countless other killer tunes in the '60's. GREAT TIMES.

[@jamesshort8385]

I sure was. Too young for Vietnam. For me the sixties were great fun. I feel sorry for people that werent so lucky.

[@Frank-il3kt]

Finally found it!!!! I’m 28 and love and appreciate my parents generation ❤️

[@jamessimpson5051]

Saw him play this in person at a skl lodge in Westbranch Michigan in 1966.

[@robertm2000]

Very close to where they were from!

[@JohnDoe-le7ml]

keyboard cat does a great job covering this song.

[@60s70sVintageRock]

And he's got the same shirt, lol.

[@ItsSusieQue96]

60s70sVintageRock That's cuz Little Frank is really the Keyboard Kat...it's Frankie's original shirt and Frankie in a cat suit :-)

[@vince33mich]

Susie Martin isnt it great, was on my mind today so I thought Id check it out!

[@Wyvern188]

@@60s70sVintageRock rip bento

[@60s70sVintageRock]

@@Wyvern188 I had to look that one up, Bento the cat playing this song lol. RIP

[@irishtino1595]

For all of us who loved the Ramones, Iggy & The Stooges, The Damned, Sex Pistols, Clash, this was one of the bands that influenced those folks.

[@adriennerobinson1180]

Irish Tino EXACTLY

[@billdarby1]

The opening chords and then the first line of this song can't be topped - pure 60's!

[@timothymoynihan8063]

The birth of punk music