Robin McNamara - Lay A Little Lovin' On Me (1970)

[@Kathy-g3i]

I remember the 70's as being a sweeter innocence when you had crushes and holding hands and a little kiss was enough. Today in 2024? Not at all. Loved the 70's

[@zyrrhos]

Don't forget that 58,000 young men lost their lives in Vietnam before you put on your Rose-tinted sunglasses.

[@oldhippie192]

My future wife and I used to tear up the floor at skateland 52 years ago to that song. Good memories.

[@terrygarcia897]

We use to hitch hike and drink Boones farm at the skating rink. Them days are gone forever. And we lived it. Stay well and groovy my friend. Tx.

[@Kathy-g3i]

I remember how cool I thought it was to get a pair of skates AND pom-poms... And being able to skate backwards without headbutting metal poles.,nice times.

[@Kathy-g3i]

​@@terrygarcia897 Tickle Pink...lol

[@ginahaley3866]

Robin & I were neighbors in Florida in the mid 80s to early 90's. We had cookouts and parties. He was a lot of fun, very energetic and loved to sing. I don't know what made me think of him today. I'm saddened to learn he's passed away. RIP

[@JayRoth-sb3nh]

Thank u Gina, didn't know that. Tks again. Good luck to you.

[@alaingravel]

McNamara died on October 21, 2021, at the age of 74

[@MichaelMurray-p1x]

Great singer

[@ruffusp768]

That’s the sad part about this great music a lot of them have passed but the music will always live on. With the memories as aswell. Thank you utube

[@dusty59smith]

Were In Fla...

[@MarkMowry-q9o]

Summer of 1970,i was 9 when this song came out.Still enjoying all the bubblegum hits at age 63🤪

[@GoldenMomentsByJT]

Same! Shout out to 1961!

[@thegee-tahguy4877]

@@GoldenMomentsByJT I was 9 too for most of 70 and I remember this song like it was yesterday. We made up our own lyrics for the "Honey doggone it I depend upon it" part because we couldn't understand what he was saying. That's why I'm here, to find the lyrics.

[@ruffusp768]

Our best years

[@JxT1957]

67, i still have the 45 record. one of my favorite oldies.

[@patriciafootejohnson2817]

This black Detroit 60's chick loved this song and Robin was so fine rest in peace. Great music and memories ❤

[@katmom99]

This white Chester, PA 60’s chick loved this too! All colors loved this! Such a catchy tune!

[@INKOSK4114]

I was 9 when this came out. I danced to it and thought I was groovy! 😂 Rest In Peace 💜🙏🏼💜

[@philmullins136]

Same here. I'm 62.

[@michaelmisanthrope]

For 50 years I have imagined a woman singing this. It is a bit of a shock but it changes nothing about the way I love this single. So sorry to read that he died. His legacy is the happiness his song brought to people like me and probably a lot more.

[@mr.blackhawk142]

I NEVER get emotional one way or the other when STRANGERS pass away! I don't really care. That doesn't make me a jerk, it just makes me...REAL. When John Lennon died the world herd was CRYING crocodile tears and I just LAUGHED and LAUGHED! I'm a happy guy though! I also KNOW what 'celebrities' REALLY are! It goes mucho deeper than the herd can imagine.

[@michaelmisanthrope]

@@mr.blackhawk142 I pride myself on not being part of "the herd." I don't reckon that being a sociopath is a prerequisite for that. Not feeling normal human emotions must have its benefits but I imagine that you must miss out on the more joyful end of the spectrum. Cheers.

[@shaggynwhitt6672]

​@@mr.blackhawk142 yeah,I did years with a cat named Burgrapgh, killed a number of people in the early 70s and even he would take a moron like you out,(last cat he killed was in the visiting room in Lucasville for being a total know it all who knew nothing gee just like you.

[@stephenseko7253]

Yes Michael it was a great song, always liked it. I read that you thought a woman was singing the song so I like for you to look up Bread and Butter(1964) by the Newbeats, I think you may enjoy it.

[@michaelmisanthrope]

I have heard this song. I assume that the high pitched vocal is why you recommended it. Thank you. It is a very interesting comparison. I love music and couldn't care less about gender which probably makes me seem "woke" but I am just an old man without prejudice. Cheers.

[@mavisweekooty6149]

R.I.P. you rock in the 70's. My high school years

[@cocoaorange1]

When did he die, I was on 3 in 1970.

[@ava5552091]

So sad to hear about Robin ‘s passing …….. RIP , love this song .

[@mr.blackhawk142]

Me too! Come on over and we can do a FAKE sympathy thang! Wadayasay???

[@ava5552091]

Too late your mom already beat you to it .

[@territn8871]

When did he die...and what did he die from? That's sad.

[@kenjoneslee]

Another memory bites the dust....yeah...cause must have been god awful...cause family remains tight lipped. All we know for sure is his heart stopped.

[@MaryIannacone]

I have always loved this song! I was 17 when it came out and had a major crush on an older guy. This song still reminds me of him. 😊

[@sevans840]

I was just reading the MS Feed & saw this obit note. I have not thought of Robin McNamara since the summer of 1970 when this Golden Oldie was in the Top 20. This is the 1st time I have ever seen him. What a funky get up! I recall listening to the legendary DJs "Superjock" Larry "Old Uncle Lar" Lujack & Li'l Tommy Edwards, John "Records" Landecker, & Bob Sirott on WLS-AM 890 in Chicago & hearing this song play all summer long. What a groove! AM radio! Ha! Thanks Robin & RIP.

[@mr.blackhawk142]

@ S Evans, thanx! I loved this song back then too (in Vancouver), but I wasn't sure if 'Robin' was male or female??? There was no videos back then, just radio air play. After watching this video I'm still NOT sure! L0L Probably a big reason I SKIPPED the 70s! I NEVER liked the effeminate 'styles' of the 70s. I kept my hair short, bc I'm a MAN, and I want to look like a man. WEIRD eh?

[@ruslannunez4449]

Couldn't agree more WLS & WCFL ruled the airwaves in Chicago and yes it was a glorious summer.

[@cheriekruebbe]

I miss them days. Age 58. No longer our world.

[@cocoaorange1]

We were just pre schoolers then, LOL, his hair and outfit. But those were the times! I have heard this song for years, but never saw the artist.

[@aureljapinoworski]

Love this song I was 14 when it came out

[@pamelamilligan9055]

Goodness, I'd forgotten all about this song! Used to love when it came on the radio! Definite blast from the past. I was 13.

[@thomasthom6586]

Hi Pamela

[@mr.blackhawk142]

Me Too! This was a very happy bouncy song that made me happy, and want to dance! The programmed crowd of the 70s seemed to follow, and enjoy the DEPRESSING, and SATANIC crap that was so PERVasive back then and STILL is!

[@garyhernbroth6539]

I’m the same age as you and loved this song back at 13 too. It got a lot of airplay that summer in Detroit too. Super pop song and his voice is well suited for a song like this.

[@CellocasterPaul]

I was 2, groovin along in my crib!

[@elviragutierrez8396]

I was 11.

[@TheBykerk]

I KZbin this song now and then. I SOO love it. Didn't even realize he had passed a couple years ago. This song will live on through me and my love for it. RIP, Robin.

[@Moondog9330]

Great music, something you can sing to and reminisce about our youth in 1970. Those days are long gone and a lot of the people I know.

[@Roberto-oi7nt]

My childhood

[@AJAXKID123]

The beginning of this song is so pure. I don’t know how to describe it. When his voice first comes in, I get goosebumps. He’s feeling it and I feel it. And yes, like many others, I thought this was a woman singing. That is in no way meant to be rude. Never saw him before until KZbin and with a name like Robin, well, I didn’t know! This a gem of a song.

[@mr.blackhawk142]

Lately I have been thinking how GENDER-NEUTRAL names affect the wearer of those names! The names sexually confuse them!

[@daytripperl723]

I FIRST SAW HIM PERFORMING THIS SONG ON AMERICAN BANDSTAND THEN THE OTHER VARIETY SHOWS OF THAT TIME WHEN THE BROADWAY SHOW "HAIR" WAS BIG. THEN HE CUT HIS HAIR AND WAS EVEN CUTER. HE WAS VER UNDERRATED. 😍👋

[@shaggynwhitt6672]

I grew up with this song,love it.back then no one really cared if it was a man or woman as long as it was good,a shame now if you don't know right off folks get bent out of shape if you mistake a gender but heck with the modern crybabies it's a groovy tune enjoy ☮️✌️

[@shaggynwhitt6672]

Ps,He was also a original cast member in the American tribal rock musical "Hair,it's first run.

[@AJAXKID123]

@@shaggynwhitt6672 If people are going to be ambiguous about their gender, they need to be understanding if someone makes an honest mistake. Most people don’t go through life trying to be intentionally rude. I had a situation, years ago, with a person who I could not tell their gender. I had to speak with this person, and it was very tricky. It was a classic case wherein even their name could not help me. What can you do???

[@maxb6057]

Nice song..nice time ..miss those days soo much

[@patricksomers5872]

R.I.P. ROBIN. I WAS 15 WHEN THIS SONG WAS A HIT, AND I LOVED IT.

[@failsafe56]

I was 14.

[@Rb1330]

Remember this song so well from the Summer of 1970. They don't play it much anymore. They featured this song a lot on the TV show The Now Explosion. I bought the 45. He was in the play Hair at the time.

[@JxT1957]

too bad the oldies stations where i live dont play music from the 60s and 70s anymore, now its only 80s and 90s

[@Elsupermayan8870]

@@JxT1957 I had the same problem where I live. So I started searching AM stations and I found one1430 KYNO that plays 50's-70's. Thats why I looked up this song on KZbin, never heard this song before.

[@yvonnegaughan6963]

Discard

[@debrarandall6913]

Yes! He played the lead! Hair was on Broadway 1969-1970. He was a gem...

[@garrysnett7688]

@@debrarandall6913 i.wish.they.played.this.more.i.taped.this.off.the.radio.i.dont.know.where.the.cassette.is.

[@dk60ish]

All these years, I was certain it was a black female R&B singer who performed this, OMG!

[@marygilbert1073]

RIP Robin. Thank You for great music.

[@thomasthom6586]

Hi Mary

[@grouchosays]

Saw him in a club doing this. Mid 80’s. 25 people there.

[@eddrake9542]

I was only 15 but loving not only this song but all the hits that The Exiles were right in the middle of, like the Tommy James and the SHONDELLS hits.

[@Karl-cf1hy]

Listening to all these tunes reliving our youth sure gives you some perspective on how tome flies when it all seems like yesterday. 🥴

[@elizabethgard7392]

Sorry you passed away, So grateful for your music and all the years I've been able to enjoy this song and a few others, And can still watch you in Hair the movie

[@jamesvalentine4597]

ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT so many memories ✌️✌️😜

[@sandyborolov11]

ALL of the YEARS singing along with this song, this is the first time I've seen the guy who sings it. I was surprised, no band!

[@mr.blackhawk142]

All these years I thought it was a black woman singin this song! L0L

[@Darkhuntersrule]

@@mr.blackhawk142 I thought it was a black guy lo same back when I was a kid and heard The Righteous brothers...but then everyone else did too lol

[@sfgiantpoet]

uhh lip sync

[@1leadvocal]

@@sfgiantpoet Live vocal, recorded music. Pretty common.

[@mr.blackhawk142]

@@Darkhuntersrule Yup, The "R" Brothers sounds like a Black name doesn't it?

[@eddygsmusicworld1708]

always loved this song. Now i read he passed.Hope your life was good Robin

[@roseblake5803]

Oh how I loved this song. Good singalong song with some soul.

[@ralphtambasco7058]

Loved this song in the 70's and still do!!!

[@ritajohannessen1212]

I miss these years of love and peace ☮️ seventh grade valentine dance. Tetrevilteville school, montreal. Miss my friends!!!🥰💃💃💃💃💕🌷👏🏻☎️📞Sorry to loose a great artist of great generation.

[@thomasthom6586]

Hi Rita

[@shirleyshinkle9021]

Sang that song to my girlfriend 43 years ago married 37 years now

[@cindy55intexas]

Great song, wonderful memories!

[@insonh21]

one of my favorite song in 1970 when i was 12

[@mr.blackhawk142]

Thanx, I was 17 then...dink. L0L

[@cathywilson4582]

Ditto!

[@royandjacqueline1294]

Our local radio station brought us here 📻🎵💞 Absolutely brilliant 💛💙💛💙💛💙 🥰🇯🇲🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🕊️🔥✝️

[@susanwimmer8696]

Rest with the Angel's Robin and keep rocking in Heaven 💜💜

[@thomasthom6586]

Hi Susan

[@uapronurse81]

Never heard this before. Came here after I heard it on my local station, WOLD

[@thomasthom6586]

Hi Ulana

[@myles-spikewebby8519]

RIP Robin. This song is masterpiece!

[@rudymild1375]

im in my mid 60s and remember this song very well . and always thought it was a female singer. jus recently stumbled on this vid and lo and behold ! ( what a world what a world ) great song !

[@mr.blackhawk142]

Me too! It's those GENDER NEUTRAL names!!!

[@ruslannunez4449]

A rarely played nowadays, blast from the way back then a.m. radio days .

[@RBAILEY57]

I loved it! RIP, Robin.

[@gulfgypsy]

RIP Robin.............. Thank you for the music

[@MRusso99]

I had the album with this song on it. I still love this song to this day.

[@arturodelagarza9028]

WOW, SORRY TO HEAR THAT. I WAS JUST SITTING ON MY FRONT ROOM TALKING TO MY DAUGHTER. WHEN I COULDN'T GET THIS SONG OUT OF MY MIND. COULDN'T REMEMBER THE ARTIST. SO LOOK IT UP ON KZbin. CRAZY. MY CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY AND FAN..REST IN PEACE. GREAT SONG. THANK YOU FOR THE MEMORIES.

[@johnjenderseck9152]

Brings you back to the good old days

[@regis387]

I was wide awake and 19 in 1970, but I don't remember this guy. RIP.

[@mr.blackhawk142]

@Regis, 3 words....GET SOME SLEEP!

[@dancingdog60]

Totally has a Jeff Barry groove to it. Could have been an "Archies" hit if it was released as one. Great pop song performed really well!

[@RadioAirchecks]

Ron Dante covered this song not too long ago. It's fantastic.

[@mr.blackhawk142]

I don't know Jeff Barry, but this was/IS a great danceable 'bubble gum' song of the early 70s when I was about 17. Listen to "Mr. Big Stuff" by Jean Knight. It's VERY similar to this.

[@ruslannunez4449]

Early Tommy James or Tommy Roe also fit that genre .

[@christiansoldier1700]

Knew Robin when years later a very gentle man. His 2nd wife was adorable. I pray for him. 🙏❤❤❤

[@dangargus7882]

It's on the super hits of the '70s CD collection. Volume 2,track 12.

[@AmblingAl]

Watching him, I can't help thinking he looks like the lead singer from Doctor and the Medics, who were one-hit wonders with a cover of Spirit in the Sky.

[@mr.blackhawk142]

That was a cool song too! Thanx!

[@patchchrist]

Oh yeah, he does!

[@hellogoodbye4061]

Funny, but the number 11 seems to appear behind him, the exact spot this song peaked on the Billboard Hot 100

[@branchtobranch5607]

I have always loved this song. ♥ Thanks for sharing it.

[@mr.blackhawk142]

Me too...Twiggy!

[@gmant478]

First so g I remember really listening too as a young kid

[@robertgoetzke466]

Robin McNamara, who never followed up this hit with another one, just died at age 74.

[@elviragutierrez8396]

😮😢

[@larryyonce]

Just about perfect 🧡

[@bluecatky]

RIP Robin

[@kenjoneslee]

I still think this is a great classic bubble gum pop song. It's got emotional tension and exuberance.

[@dave327ful]

A fine ode to my better half!

[@richernest3359]

Song made me keep hoping I would rise out of the don't stand a chance to the butter face league in high school so I settled on wallflower all-star.

[@MicheleSlabodnick]

Miss your music dude. RIP.

[@ssebtze]

Tks for upload oldies n goodies all those year 👏

[@pamela2245]

RIP Robin...love you forever!!

[@thomasthom6586]

Hi Pam

[@hebneh]

I just read about this song in his obituaries and searched for it - and despite this being described as a hit, I have zero memory of it, even though I was 16 years old when it was released.

[@janemartin8189]

it was quite popular I was 11 or 12 in 1970

[@mr.blackhawk142]

It was near the TOP of the charts that whole summer of 1970! Maybe you did a lot of drugs back then, bc most teens did! Or maybe you are a MONK who was in a monASStery?!? L0L

[@leticiagil]

Simplesmente amo estas musicas e tempo. LOve love those music´s 70´s years

[@pbliss7615]

Seems a lot of entertainers ❣️🙏🏼 in last few years. Susan Jacks 🇨🇦this week

[@skinnybear5743]

Solid Gold!

[@thelatepetercook]

That's one groovy dude!

[@territn8871]

Is this the only song he had? I love this one. Takes me back to my high school and college days!!!!!❤

[@chanelv5373]

So sorry to hear of your passing. Thank you for the 🎵 music. RIP

[@mr.blackhawk142]

LETS HAVE A FAKE mourning here Spanky! Wadayasay???

[@charlizejamieson9023]

RIP Robin McNamara. October 21, 2021

[@thomasthom6586]

Hi Charlize

[@thatsalligot2say]

the days when love was so sweet

[@lockedin60]

What a fashion statement. I am not sure that anyone would be caught dead in that shirt pant combination. I was around in my mid teens in 1970s (15). We had some unique clothing back then. The only fashion statement I made was wearing a bright yellow golfer's hat. I wonder where that part of my history went!

[@Snap.Crackle.Pop.]

“Get the girls singing!” 🎶🎶🎶♥️ “That’s right!”

[@danettemcdougall9733]

I was 14 yrs old. The music absolutely defined very experience during my journey towards adulthood. What a time! Music is so shallow, so corrupt today. The only Faithful and Rue person who EVER laid lovin' on me was Jesus Christ. I depend upon it!

[@nohandleforme....]

Amen!

[@mr.blackhawk142]

Did you have a very experience? Mine was varied. 😉

[@edgardagosto1917]

Early 8track tapes days 1970

[@marjoriewedgeworth9099]

My friend went to school with Robin, he was a great guy!

[@1leadvocal]

Is a great guy. He's not dead

[@theresecallahan8548]

@@1leadvocal He died either today or yesterday.

[@willcorbett1387]

@@1leadvocal he died today he’s my uncle

[@1leadvocal]

@@willcorbett1387 I'm sorry for your loss. He must have told great stories.

[@1leadvocal]

@@theresecallahan8548 Thank you for letting me know.

[@Futureknight144]

Wow if Andy Pratt needed someone to tour and sing "Avenging Annie" for him I nominate this dude!

[@kenc1161]

RIP Robin...

[@zacopol]

Lyrics Can't you see that I am all for your love now, now Can't you see? Can't you see how much I need some more love, baby? Can't you see? Oh now, can't you see? Ever since we kissed that night Ever since I held you tight I just don't want nobody else So put your lips on mine Leave them there 'til the morning time Lord don't leave me by myself Lay, lay a little lovin' on me (Lay a little lovin' on me) A-honey, doggone it, I depend upon it So lay a little lovin' on me Let me hear you now (Lay a little lovin' on me) You gotta feel it, babe, yeah, yeah, yeah (Lay a little lovin' on me) A-honey, doggone it, I depend upon it So lay a little lovin' on me Everyday is not enough of you, babe I'm sayin' everyday I need the day and every nighttime too, babe Everyday Oh everyday Don't you know what I've got inside A love that's been denied A love that's growing day by day You're such a pretty child You're about to drive me wild Come on, babe, now what you say? Hey, lay a little lovin' on me Lay a little lovin' on me A-honey, doggone it, I depend upon it So lay a little lovin' on me Let me hear you now (Lay a little lovin' on me) You're gonna want me, baby, yeah alright Honey, doggone it, I depend upon it So lay a little lovin' on me Oh, oh Honey, I want you Baby, I need you I love you (i love you) Oh baby Lay a little lovin' on me, oh yeah Honey, doggone it, I depend upon it So lay a little lovin' on me Let me hear you now (Lay a little lovin' on me) You're gonna want me, baby, yeah (Lay a little lovin' on me) (Honey, doggone it, I depend upon it) alright (So lay a little lovin' on me) Just the girls singing That's right (lay a little lovin' on me) You gotta feel it now (honey, doggone it, I depend upon it) Ah yeah (so lay a little lovin' on me) Everybody now C'mon (lay a little lovin' on me) Sing along now (honey, doggone it, I depend upon it) (So lay a little lovin' on me) Everybody do it to me now (lay a little lovin' on me) That's right

[@13k1ngs]

RIP Robin McNamara

[@jeffj9322]

Remembering Robin McNamara born on May 5, 1947. He was an American musician, singer and songwriter. Together with McNamara's then songwriting partner Jim Cretecos, they wrote a song called Lay a Little Lovin' on Me. In the late 1960's, Robin McNamara relocated to New York City, where he became a cast member of the Broadway musical Hair, playing the lead role of Claude from 1969 to 71. - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_McNamara

[@mr.blackhawk142]

I never liked or watched "Hair". Maybe I could SEE through the SUBVERSIVE 'unisex' agenda behind it. I heard some of it's music on the radio of course, but wasn't a fan of that either.

[@janewasson4845]

The guys would sneak up behind you in the hall, and go blay!!! like a madman-a little lovin' on me, to scare us to pieces. Don't ask me! It was a thing they did, and still remember and laugh about. 🤣

[@yrvyndavila]

Super Hit Robin Mcnamara año 1970

[@risenandreturning]

That's how I dance doin' dishes

[@daviddrewett7680]

The same hear

[@lynneanthony168]

Lol

[@theresecallahan8548]

RIP, Mr. McNamara.

[@thomasthom6586]

Hi Theresa

[@meljenkins1016]

I always thought it sounds like a black woman singing this song. Believe it or not but it took only one take to sing this song in studio with the backing vocals from people from Broadway stage show HAIR. The song hit #11 on Billboard's Hot 100 survey in the summer of 1970. Lack of further chart success ended & dubbed McNamara as a one hit wonder with the song.

[@mr.blackhawk142]

Yup, better ONE hit than NOTHING! BTW, listen to "Mr. Big Stuff". Maybe you will see why you thought this artist was a Black Woman? WARNING! There is VERY big and SCARY hair in that video!!! LMBO!

[@tzoulianoxo750]

Hey you must upload more

[@jeremylively5934]

This women melts my ❤️ I love her.

[@mr.blackhawk142]

Gulp?!? 😆

[@LLcoolDel]

@@mr.blackhawk142 Needed a good laugh.

[@pamelacharbonneau3115]

Good leg kicking!

[@tonyacasdrummer]

I think this was filmed at the “Upbeat show” in Cleveland ohio.

[@surferbri5346]

Definitely

[@itsaguinness]

RIP

[@gregellis5456]

Great song have the original record

[@gregellis5456]

Rip to Robin macknimara

[@ligmaballs6491]

Looks like Geddy Lee

[@skipcampbell4226]

Summer '70

[@54mumz]

Lay a little loving on me...he needs alot

[@909cvdiesel5]

Yes Ma'am