Spanky & Our Gang Like to Get to Know You

Great song!

[@franksanfilippo5148]

One of my all time favorite songs. Whenever I hear it I am suddenly back to the summer of 1968, when I was 14.

[@johnkoch4472]

yes and riding my bicycle home from school.

[@johnkoch4472]

me too my friend same age,what wonderful times.

[@mikelawler6097]

I was 16 and loved the harmonies and orchestration.

[@Chazd1949]

Isn't that a great feeling ? I was a senior in HS. Most popular music turned to crap by the early 1980s; at least we have these great recordings. The kids today are being cheated in so many ways.

[@wwonka52]

I was 17 and had my driver's license. Boy was I popular.

[@bigbnelson7991]

Just a much simpler time. AM radio was king and people stood for something. 💯😎❤

[@acousticshadow4032]

One of those rare tunes that never go out of style, never get old. Nice extended version here.

[@jorgeestomba9888]

One of my favorite groups!! Spanky was so appealing , Love her ! Love their attire This is magical !!

[@klemkadiddlekopper]

The surrealistic musical end to this song is mesmerizing, enchanting, head swirling of psychedelic images.

[@piercehawke8021]

And now for ridiculous; so-called psychedelic music oftentimes is now considered 'Yacht Rock' and related soft/mellow rock here in 2023

[@debraweaver6308]

That is just how I feel about this song. Except that I don't have any psychedelic images! Head-swirling... yes... but it is because I am caught up in SO MANY emotions!!!

[@byngostar6895]

I like this one and Stormy by the Classics 4

[@davidbrand9334]

Man the music from that era just touches your soul deep

[@morrisparrish76]

Had just gotten back from Vietnam & was listening to this song! (Good to say both are still going strong today!)

[@gplunk]

The 'essence' of that musical era; Spanky put her heart and soul into all her music, along w/ a supremely complimentary and competent group of backing fellow musicians....

[@ereyes5582]

😢today nobody wants to say hello.The instrumentel part in the middle gets me everything, beautiful. No exploding lights and smoke.No crazy costumes.No cursing.words you can understand.No grabbing private parts .just simple beautiful music

[@CJ-py6tk]

A song for the ages…such a happy and sad song!

[@sclerismockrey8506]

love the extended mix. any way of hearing MORE of this piece of musical platinum is a good thing, so thank you. it NEVER gets old.

[@thomashewitt4387]

I forgot how much I liked their music.❤

[@allanhugo9213]

I can go back in time when I hear this song. When I was a young man and everything was new to me. Life was an exciting adventure every day. I love this song!!

[@user-dj8vk3bw6y]

I love this song. Makes me feel great and takes me back to childhood days

[@boomerang905]

Brings back warm memories of family, friends, romance. Living through the late 1960s and 1970s was beautiful for me.

[@lindacheragotti7730]

Same here! Greatest of memories

[@boomerang905]

@@lindacheragotti7730 yesss! 😊

[@hockeyteam1954able]

Me too!

[@briandonnellan8694]

@@lindacheragotti7730 like to get too know you

[@Imagio-jw6js]

K=Love your handle " Boomerang" the original throw back toy!

[@kevenreynolds333]

this for me brings back 1967-68..even 1969...I love this piece it's timeless...just like all of us who are watching it right now.

[@johnkoch4472]

me too radio hanging on my sting ray bicycle handle bars,this gives me tears,what a wonderful time thatwas.

[@debraweaver6308]

@@johnkoch4472 Me, too John. The part about bringing me to tears

[@beckyaguilar2687]

Their voices...such AWESOMENESS...I really like this version...brings back such great memories...

[@williamj.dovejr.8613]

Born in 1970...this song amongst may was playing in the house throughout my childhood constantly...love it.

[@byngostar6895]

song gives me the chills ❤

[@MrRhmccabe]

....the 60's,I was 15 and saw a beautiful girl also 15 and this song was on the radio a lot......Time came and went so fast....I'm 70 now and it still reaches me....those days and innocence.

[@jamiefeliciano4874]

I love this song. The instrumental, acoustics trailing end of the song . . . sadly, it ends . . . and so I find myself stuck in the '60s . . . .

[@michaelgmoore5708]

My favorite song by them, especially the long extended version. Some of the best years for me after discharge from U. S. Army in 1968.

[@elgringo8411]

Michael : the eyes of the world were on the USA and you guys in VN. Very nice to hear from one who's been there and back.

[@hughblanchard6464]

Thanks for your serving, brother.

[@starcat17]

Thank you for your service ⭐🇺🇸❤️🎶 (I was 2 when you were discharged)

[@bobbywall172]

Drafted in 69, I’ve always said it wasn’t good when they stopped the draft, all young men should be taught discipline, phones have really hurt our youth, we were told when to go to sleep, when to wake up, go to the bathroom, what to eat, when to speak, what to speak and on and on, but wouldn’t change a thing, ironic when we went to nam , there was a north and south and when we left just the north, 57,000 men gone, 300,000 crippled men and many more mentally scarred for life, so, so political⚔️⚔️

[@ronaldmilner8932]

Wow! Instant nostalgia!

[@rockybudgeboa]

GORGEOUS remix. Sadly only Spanky is still with us today

[@debraweaver6308]

I didn't know that. That IS sad

[@rockybudgeboa]

@@debraweaver6308 Me bad. John Seiter, the Drummer, is still alive :)

[@neilsnelling5447]

John Seiter, the drummer of the group aka "Chief", is still living. As of 2022 he is 74.

[@rockybudgeboa]

@@neilsnelling5447 Thank you :) I did not know that

[@piercehawke8021]

And Spanky wound up subbing for Mama Cass of the Mamas and Papas after the latter passed

[@mikezylstra7514]

Spanky. The best thing to ever come out of Peoria, IL.

[@standupbroad6648]

2nd best - Richard Pryor.

[@scottmiller6495]

Finally an extended version of their third greatest hit song of all time! Spanky and Our Gang was the greatest Sunshine Pop Group of All time !!!!!!!!!!

[@johnspencer772]

Funny, I was about 18 when this was released -- drummer, into Funk music, Rock was starting to come into its own----But, I will say I did love this song. I had always this was 'waaayyy' too short. Great extension on the Intro' prior to the vocals. Great hearing Spanky come in with her vocals.... Just great....

[@scottmiller6495]

@@johnspencer772 You'll Never Ever Hear Anything Like This Again Ever Period!!!!!

[@debraweaver6308]

@@johnspencer772 YES!

[@debraweaver6308]

@@scottmiller6495 BOY... THAT IS WHAT I SAY IS THE TRUTH!!!

[@AnthonyPaulMHV]

I've always loved this song. This is a nice extended version. For me meeting a really special woman has always been perhaps the most amazing feeling I know of. This is one of those songs that always reminds me of that amazing feeling.

[@stuartweissman7306]

indeed!

[@patricklynch1200]

Agree with your assessment

[@piercehawke8021]

And what really strikes about is how so naturally attractive quite a few of the female musicians/singers were, 50+ years ago compared to way too few in 2022. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp-sd3VsrLasZtk ^^^Monterey of around that same era; was loaded with so many almost 100% naturally attractive ladies, as well.

[@garyschneider8829]

Summer of Love in the Air

[@stephencampbell2018]

You have always loved it because it is as good as it gets for late 60's pop. Or for any other time I think.

[@eugenelangston4601]

I managed to get their greatest hits album on vinyl a few years ago. There is a different version of Lazy Day on it with additional words. It was the reason I bought the album because Lazy Day is my favourite record of all time. But Spanky and Our Gang made other great sings too. Like this one, Sunday will never be the same and Sunday morning. Great songs from a great time.

[@greenpostdoc]

Absolutely magnificent intro to this iconic song. 12 seconds of sheer brilliance.

[@scottmiller6495]

I,ll say, they were brilliant in every way Period !!!!!

[@debraweaver6308]

@@scottmiller6495 YES.... but I agree about the beginning of the song. It's heavenly ( but....so is the ending! ). The entire song has SO MANY PRECIOUS FEELINGS TO ME

[@klemkadiddlekopper]

Lake Michigan has a briny scent that brings back beach memories from the 60's & 70's of getting to know each other.

[@steveharris4919]

Excellent, beautiful lyrics, arrangement, what memories for a young teen.

[@feltonporter2246]

Takes me back to those Good old days

[@fareedshamsuddin109]

This is a really nice extended version of this cool song.

[@AdellAstare]

I have to watch this once a year. Loved the song when it came out and love it still. Played it for a new boyfriend to express my feelings. In his case, I could not promise I'd love him.

[@markberryhill2715]

Cute.

[@jamesamato2004]

this song is special thanks

[@stlrockn]

I was 15 when this song came out. I used to carry my transistor radio with me everywhere. The breakdown beginning at 4:08 takes me right back to that time in my life.

[@SunnyIlha]

What wonderful music. A sweet gentle message imparted.

[@roblabow9702]

This song more than any other reminds me of the 1960`s.

[@Spiderizer]

Still sounds good June 2022...

[@brianfeis531]

Nice extended version which does a great job of showcasing the harmonies.

[@thelmalee489]

One of the best outros EVER !

[@michaelkoszowski3716]

Dead on !!

[@charlsacisneros]

Love This Song It's Brings Back Memories From Stockton California It Would Be A Hit To Day Beautiful

[@stephendayton3687]

Brings back wonderful memories of 60s and 70s

[@Slinkygal]

An extra favorite, haven't heard for so long I love them .💜

[@clarkewi]

Phenomenal masterpiece.

[@michaelduggan1890]

I love this song . What a great sound these people had.

[@debraweaver6308]

Are you telling me?! They should NEVER have disbanded!

[@scottmiller6495]

@@debraweaver6308 They were fabulous but had horrible tragedies and lost atleast 2 members and were never the same again, so sad

[@debraweaver6308]

@@scottmiller6495 OH?????? What happened? I do know that one member died. I don't remember how he died. Do you??? Also... what were the other tragedies? Please

[@scottmiller6495]

@@debraweaver6308 One of them died from carbon monoxide poisoning and the other to personal issues, wish I could go back in time to that magical era of 1967 1968 when music in the world was great and most people were better than Now PERIOD!!!!!

[@stevenahama3780]

Maybe the body goes but i.d like 👍 to think the soul lives on forever...so I'd like to get to know you here on 🌎 earth or in heaven for etetnity 12:00;a.m.

[@captnmitchnee1903]

65 and still loving it since I was 8

[@klemkadiddlekopper]

I like the surreal, dozy "serenade of song'" that sweeps over the evening air of affluence.

[@josemontano7767]

KZbin is the closest thing to a Time Machine we have

[@michaelgmoore5708]

My favorite song by them.

[@philipguerrero8041]

Thanks for reliving my childhood 😅

[@chuckdieselkicksdisks2380]

one of my all time faves, and favorites of theirs. Love how you extended it. Great job Frank!

[@davidfurino2987]

Really love this song. Aloha

[@deborahfrasier1221]

I song was in my head for some reason today and I had to play it on the tube. I Love this song brings back happy memories 💕❤️🥰

[@michaellazzeri2069]

Time goes far too fast. This song makes me sad & wistful for a girl named Tami ---------my 1st real love-----& those times. at now 76 y/o, & knowing she's gone-----& those times were so long ago-------hearing this masterpiece, puts me right back there. ------RIP Tami.

[@ronjoshua8356]

April 1968...hearing this song through the trees heading to someone's backyard party..the world was so different then..different feeling and vibe about it - scary and exciting..radical changes in the air..in many ways, 1968 was the year that changed everything..progressive to say the least ❤

[@michaelgillette6770]

Best song spanky and our gang made

[@charlsacisneros]

It's one of my favorite songs 🎵 ❤️ 💕 💛 💙 😍 🎵 IN MY DAYS STILL 🎶 ONE OF MY FAVORITES TODAY 2023 I'M SURE IT WOULD BE A HIT TODAY

[@allancharles2616]

Great song timeless....

[@andonellaperreault8537]

I,LOVE THIS SONG, MY SON ALSO LIKES THIS LOVE YOU SPANKY AND OUR GANG 2023

[@hodad99]

I get lost in this song; I've always loved it; I'm mesmerized every time I play it. It transforms me back to being a teenager in a time when life seemed so hopeful and serene... Does anyone know what they are repeating at the end ... something like "Someone who, someone who, lah lah lah" (but I can't make it out).

[@wingatemose1182]

@David , This song and the rest of the Spanky & Our Game ,line up were still popular and played on the radio stations in Northeastern Alabama even after I graduated from high school in 1978. Good music has no age but sadly those that make and those that enjoy these wonderful songs and memories have expiration dates. When this song came out I was 9 years old and all people that made up my childhood neighborhood are all long gone now including my Grandmother and my sweet beautiful Mother as well. I remained friends with my childhood friends Dad until he was in his mid 90's he died I year after I had to move to another town. The last neighbor I paid a few visits to back in 2010 is now gone as well. But we still hold on to all the good memories from our youth and the memories of the friends and good neighbors we had back then.

[@hodad99]

@@wingatemose1182 Thanks for the reminisces; sometimes that's all we have to remember loved ones. I lost my father, aged 99, one month ago due to complications from Covid. Songs like this bring back a flood of memories of all of the people I loved in my 65 years, but who have passed on. All my best to you!

[@Coachtroybrown]

That ending gets you in your soul.

[@davecongour5091]

@@hodad99 Thanks for recalling your memories, these memories are sad, but precious, By some amazing coincidence, I also lost my father, aged 99 yrs and 2 months, this past January from Covid. I was 2000 miles away, an he passed away suddenly. Couldn't even see him at the end, and it still hurts to this day that I couldn't be there to comfort him.

[@louissbass7782]

I'm a baby boomer

[@margiemasih990]

I love this song..I wish I could find it for my phone ringtone..I would sure have it

[@hayling122]

Just remembered this. Wonderful.

[@hughblanchard6464]

This is perhaps their best song. Love the harmonies that Spanky and Our Gang employed. They recorded some songs with the West Point choir that had some incredible harmonies.

[@lukequigley121]

I don;t know, Lazy Days and Sunday will never be the same are my 1 and 2

[@veg4ev]

Pioneers of 'Sunshine Pop'

[@ManzannaSaotome43]

I think "Monday, Monday" by The Mamas and The Papas strarted it all, prior to them

[@jg6698]

@@ManzannaSaotome43 neither songs were "sunshine pop"

[@Imagio-jw6js]

Nice remix. Kind of awkward in the first edit cut but smoothly recovered. Way to love this tune.

[@marlenetrimnal4368]

This song from the 1960's.Makes me Feel special I met a boy he told me I'll like to get to know you if I could he made his world around me. we fell in love I've known hem ever sins..

[@the3cs54]

Still Listening Feb. 18, 2022 Hi Everyone.

[@stripervince1]

What great music back then

[@Yve55]

💙Love this🎶🎶🎶

[@louissbass7782]

She is beautiful. No question

[@woody95124]

Killer song..Very differant music.....Unique.......

[@charlsacisneros]

LOVE THIS SONG IT'S OLD BUT STILL SOUNDS AMAZING IT WOULD BE A HIT TODAY MUSIC 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶 YOU CAN UNDERSTAND CAME ACROSS THIS VIDEO ON MAY 6 2023 CALIFORNIA TIME 12:38 PM

[@robertsmolarek7671]

A just think this song is a masterpiece. All kinds of different sounds, the second part of the song differs. Man they were somewhere else when they created this.

[@11262frank]

Disecting a song is great. One can hear what's going on in their minds...maybe

[@wingatemose1182]

All music arrangements were the work of the very talented and musically gifted Malcolm Hall who sadly died in his apartment on Halloween October 31 ,1968 from what they say now was carbon monoxide poisoning from his natural gas heater that he had on due to it being quite chilly out. Malcolm was only 27 years old.

[@wingatemose1182]

PS , Malcolm was also the lead guitar player for Spanky & Our Gang.

[@jamesj.myersjr.4778]

I love the Cello boogie at 2:17

[@7_3910]

One of my favorites

[@victorfuffa897]

ONE OF THOSE GROUPS WHEN YOU HEAR THERE MUSIC YOU LIKE IT.

[@charlesmaeger6162]

Frank, really like your video artistry to go with this song from 1967.

[@peterdavis8471]

Wow that's when music was music back then

[@mitchparel18]

NICE 👍🙂 extended version . great group 🤗. Give a damn is also worth posting.

[@klemkadiddlekopper]

When hanging out in the 60's at Rainbow beach, 79th street, southside of Chicago, the music epitomized the love mood as we dunked girls in the lake to come up for a kiss, and later a phone number in exchange. The Camelot of Chicago played out at the parks and beaches during these years of frivolity and" devil may care fun". All that fun ceased to exist after the sixties. The tide rose, the neighborhoods changed with the violence and the crime that came, lowself-esteem reigned. Welcome to Chicago. Let it rain.

[@whufciironworkes]

This is such a great song

[@DHudelson]

WOW... that left-right pan is brutal!

[@DHudelson]

was getting ready to make this same comment again. Fire the mixing engineer!

[@jg6698]

Horrible desecration of a sweet classic. Spare me

[@davidavis4693]

A beautuful version. Miss my ex. 💔

[@andonellaperreault8537]

ONE OF THE BEST SONG,S EVER, KEEP LISTENING, 2022,.

[@garylandrum9036]

Reminds me of my fast car and a girl that I married 52 years ago WE R STIII N LOVE

[@byngostar6895]

Classy. Grown-up. Nice 🍸

[@jamesboyd1344]

Great song timeless

[@klemkadiddlekopper]

I remember dunking pretty girls in the waves of the Chicago beaches during the summers of the 60s&70;s hoping to get to know you", and a phone number; then sharing a hotdog and soda", what a love ya".

[@stevestout2134]

First year of high school, oh how sweet

[@anthonyziemba6920]

Nice job on how you recorded this song. Those days are gone. Different world now. But hopefully the younger generation takes the time to look back. And see how people treated each other. This song really touches the soul.

[@ronvogt00]

Ziemba? From West Orange?

[@josephw2905]

I'm 25 and have been listening to this music since I was at least 15! I just discovered it on my own, my parents don't like this music 🤷‍♂️

[@anthonyziemba6920]

@@josephw2905 you should try to learn the 🎹 you might be the musical jealous in your family. You have the power within visualize you playing this song.

[@barbaratompkins108]

The Year of ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🦁🦇🦇🦇

[@chuckdieselkicksdisks2380]

great job with the images too!

[@stephencabrera9476]

4:08 that’s all that needs to be said, walking on the beach listening to this must have been like magic, if wasn’t for that damn awful war and the assassinations, the 60 s were special

[@georgiegeorge7749]

Thank you, Frank, for posting this. I wonder if the balance was really like that or if there is a glitch. Mine tends to fade in and out. Love the song.

[@seanberry1969]

💕💕💕💕💕

[@Dolores5000]

So daam fantastic

[@barbaratompkins108]

The Year of ♥️🦁🦇

[@gozanelli]

pretty cool inter mixing, great song, my buddy Big Dom would just get lost in this song, spacing out

[@joyceweinstock9334]

I thought one of my ear buds had died.

[@barbaratompkins108]

The year of ♥️🦁🦇

[@justinbishop1193]

When MUSIC WAS MUSIC

[@octaviofontoura3420]

Música maravilhosa, interpretação mágica, eleva o pensamento