"Summer in the City" The Lovin' Spoonful 1966

"Summer in the City" The Lovin' Spoonful 1966

[@wildbill5670]

I'm so glad that I got to spend my teenage years listening to this kind of music. What a magical time it was.

[@alfredneuman6488]

Same!

[@christindahlen157]

I have the same feeling. The teenagers of today dont know the spirit of this kind of music❤️

[@shedendman]

i was 4 in 66,why wasn't i 14,lol

[@geronimowatson.j.4359]

Come on bill you're in 30' =)

[@alfredneuman6488]

@@geronimowatson.j.4359 I wish I was 30 again... it's a long time ago for me.

[@coolmusic666m3]

Don't you just love the 60's ?

[@andymatthews7617]

ABSOLUTELY.

[@freeguy77]

Whomever invents a time machine that can return to June 1965 I'll give him a nice reward for sending me there again! "...All my troubles seemed so far away..." --"Yesterday" by Paul McCartney (rec on June 14, 1965; rel on Sep. 13; #1 for 4 weeks on Billboard Hot 100 (Oct. 9-30).

[@ericagitzel51]

Music is as close as you can get to a Time Machine

[@Zoltan-sb2hh]

❤

[@patakel]

Still the best summer song ever.

[@christianebonnaves5783]

Yes my teen ager 16 years ago

[@alancole6302]

Yes I was 13 living in NY. Love this SUMMER SONG

[@janarnaud8058]

Oh yeah!

[@christianebonnaves5783]

@@janarnaud8058 yeah yes 👍

[@hippiepeace8614]

Yes great song but I also like Mungo Jerry in the summer time

[@mikemeiring6710]

Just lay down give this 67 year old body a short nap ,woke up with this song in my head haven't heard it in year's.

[@jurgenblick5491]

Most beautiful time of my life

[@bgbstrm2352]

Strange how music can affect you! I was 12 in 1966 - this is the absolute best summer song ever! 💯🎶🎵

[@andymatthews7617]

GREAT MEMORIES.

[@freeguy77]

What a kick-ass song this was in that wonderful Summer of '66! The only one I might like better was the next year: '67, but either one for me was in the best time of my life! Miami Beach, FL (WQAM 560AM), TIger Radio!

[@terryandrews7271]

I am 70 years old I live through the sixties and the seventies they were wonderful, Best music ever. My favorite( Do You Believe in MAGIC)☮️☮️☮️

[@paulmicelli5819]

Back in the days when everything was civilized.

[@pattibrooks1907]

Love this song ! Love the 60s music .

[@christianebonnaves5783]

Me also

[@robinsss]

the images are all wrong for the song some day someone will make the proper video for this song

[@belabelasko8223]

Most lovely, the 60's music.

[@vonroon23]

I was 18 in 1966 in Liverpool and just about to go to Uni. In the words of Jefferson Airplane, "What a time to be alive".

[@kiwicossack]

Wow 60 years of hearing this and first time ever seeing the video

[@BrandyWine658]

Oh to have just one day of feeling that free!

[@victorialynough8863]

I began my teenage years with this song in 1966...so many memories...I wish I could go back to that summer of 1966!

[@andymatthews7617]

Could I come with you,PLEASEEEEEEEE.

[@rascalhusky8129]

I would be right behind you . Nothing like the swinging 60s.

[@andymatthews7617]

@@rascalhusky8129 Absolutely, total rubbish today.

[@juanaguilera549]

Me too l was 16 I love this song.

[@brenthutchings9879]

Remember back in the day summer were different no cell phones just out in the summer

[@tammycaskey6990]

Great video

[@danastearns7939]

The Spoonful did so many "feel good" songs/music. One of my favorites from the 60's

[@senseichess8688]

Mine too

[@bubu345]

Nashville Cats 😅

[@nicktrovato3301]

nothing will ever compare to the 60's music and nothing ever will again

[@celiliorodriguezcortes950]

That great Summer of Love.

[@freeguy77]

That usually refers to '67, but '66 (for me) was almost as good, and I'll take either Summer to go back to again!

[@ulissesrocha3365]

Everybody looked so happy.

[@williamdowning1552]

I just have to take a deep breath of fresh air 😎🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴

[@freeguy77]

Released on July 4, 1966; #1 for 3 weeks (Aug. 13-27; and a strong #35 for the entire year 1966) superseded by Donovan's "Sunshine Superman." Rolling Stone magazine in 2011, ranked it #401 of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. John Sebastian is 79, celebrates his 80th birthday on Mar. 17 (2024)!

[@josephduransr.344]

I was born in 1966,I got to see the spirit of 76 ,purfect time to be born

[@colettelavoie7259]

I was born in the 60s it seemed like better days back then.now people seem too into themselves to think of other people.i feel invisible at times.but this song has a great feel to it that it lifted up my spirit.thanks I needed this.peace and love to the world.ooo ooo ooo

[@andymatthews7617]

Me to Colette, I think I've turned into mr invisible.

[@colettelavoie7259]

@@andymatthews7617 it's colette.thanks for your text. just try to get your zen back.we have to ignore those people that don't notice us.take care ooo

[@andymatthews7617]

@@colettelavoie7259 that's a really nice text, will try to, thanks again, stay safe, 😊

[@gukakmakuk]

good songs are timeless, I was a teenager when the song came out. my brother had just returned from the states , he brought(to south america) this record with him and I was fascinated by it from the start, at that time I didn´t even speak a word of english,eventually I ended up living in california from 1971 to 1975 , I still enjoy immensely listening to this remarkable song after more than 57 years.... a spoonful of bliss

[@brianduncan2793]

Favorite Summer song i was 15 then 70 now and still love it

[@andymatthews7617]

When women were women, and you were not classed as perv for looking at them.

[@BCTGuitarPlayer]

65, same here!

[@muffs55mercury61]

@@BCTGuitarPlayer almost 67 and never too old to rock.

[@manuelgonzales2944]

I'm 69. right behind you brother.

[@henryroscoe2464]

Snap! Best decade to be a teenager, the world was ours for the taking. Long live the Summer of love!

[@rogerfreed6414]

Super sixties montage to go with a super song!!!

[@christianebonnaves5783]

Yes super sixties

[@michaeldelrossi4487]

So many memories 1966 when I got drafted and wound up going to war in Vietnam! What a hell of a time!

[@andymatthews7617]

OMG, A NIGHTMARE, GLAD YOU MADE IT MATE.

[@Aarontlondon]

This is amazing. I was born in 84 but I’ve always had a love of the 60s. Love the scenes of late 60s London and early 60s Liverpool, with this amazing music. I missed out!

[@oughtonoughton2634]

AAron i like your comment ,,,i love this very fine classic , the 60s era was some thing else , its music was so diverse , what a fantastic choice we had to choose from ,, as a lovely young girl it was so important to look good at all times , plus a slim figure was so important ,, To be noticed on the dace floor was so important ,,, i adore the the times so much lol x Jane xx

[@andymatthews7617]

I lived through those years, NEVER BE BETTERED IF I LIVED FOR ANOTHER 1000 YEARS.

[@Steve14ps]

2:29 Reading The Sun in Liverpool!! It would never happen now

[@williamcarrington61]

Hot town ,1966 in Aden , skydiving for 10 days then back to Bahrein 🌞😅.

[@oughtonoughton2634]

@@williamcarrington61 WOW Those were the days xxJane xx

[@Ineedyoulou]

Wish London was still like this

[@starbarrothschild6597]

our grandparents generation were cool

[@pierreveronneau1559]

I was lucky enough to see them in 1967 at the Montréal Expo I Can still remember the feel .......... fantastique............

[@andrewbooth4776]

Great song that seemed to sum up a golden age of music that we will never see again

[@andymatthews7617]

I would pay millions to go back and stay there forever.

[@ismaelrodriguez7232]

Brings back memories, very good years.

[@gillianbrookwell1678]

I'm happy and feel privileged to have spent my teenage years in the 1960's.

[@oughtonoughton2634]

Gillian i love your comment i agree with your every word lol xxJane i was their too xx

[@oughtonoughton2634]

Gillian i love your comment , i feel the same way as you xx i was 21 years old when this very fine classic showed its face , now im 76 xx The 60s era was some thing else , clothes , hairstyles make up perfume , jobs , money were all in abundance , The music was so diverse it was so divine i will love those days until eternity lol Jane xx ps A very slim figure was olso o important and to dance the night away was splendid xx 💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞

[@andymatthews7617]

We had the best days in the history of the world

[@greyflanel]

J'adore cette chanson ,elle a été un merveilleux souvenir de mes 15 ans .Elle est une de mes préférées et que de souvenirs reviennent en moi chaque fois que je l'écoute.J'ai maintenant 71 ans et je ne me lasse pas à l'écouter,dommage que le temps passe et que l'on ne peut le retenir.............

[@juancamacho5746]

Hot town, summer in the city Back of my neck getting dirty and gritty Been down, isn't it a pity? Doesn't seem to be a shadow in the city All around, people looking half dead Walking on the sidewalk, hotter than a match head But at night it's a different world Go out and find a girl Come on, come on and dance all night Despite the heat it'll be alright And babe, don't you know it's a pity That the days can't be like the nights In the summer, in the city In the summer, in the city Cool town, evening in the city Dressing so fine and looking so pretty Cool cat, looking for a kitty Gonna look in every corner of the city Till I'm wheezing like a bus stop Running up the stairs, gonna meet you on the rooftop But at night, it's a different world Go out and find a girl Come on, come on and dance all night Despite the heat, it'll be alright And babe, don't you know it's a pity That the days can't be like the nights In the summer, in the city In the summer, in the city Hot town, summer in the city Back of my neck getting dirty and gritty Been down, isn't it a pity? Doesn't seem to be a shadow in the city All around, people looking half dead Walking on the sidewalk, hotter than a match head But at night, it's a different world Go out and find a girl Come on, come on and dance all night Despite the heat, it'll be alright And babe, don't you know it's a pity That the days can't be like the nights In the summer, in the city In the summer, in the city

[@BCTGuitarPlayer]

A thousand memories return. What a great time to be a kid. I admit it... I wish I could go back, for just a week;)

[@donna1960]

I'll go back with ya to 1966!!🎶

[@BCTGuitarPlayer]

@@donna1960: 1966? I was 10. My life was nonstop fun;) Let’s go! 😂

[@donna1960]

@@BCTGuitarPlayer well I was 6!! The 60s were great that's when I learned all about music

[@BCTGuitarPlayer]

@@donna1960: Me too. I’m a guitarist of 49 years and still playing! The 60s spurred it all on;) 👍👍

[@andymatthews7617]

I want to back and stay there forever.

[@SophieLovesSunsets]

The ultimate feel good summer song 🌸🏵🌺🎸

[@terrasiho5606]

God I need to go back to this time and all that great music!!!

[@andymatthews7617]

I would pay millions to go back and stay.

[@blackporscheroadster6415]

@@andymatthews7617 Make sure you take your rose tinted specs with you.

[@BobPinkney]

Great trip down memory lane, so thankful to grow up with all the wonderful music and artists.

[@schalkdebeer9097]

Yesterday.. our troubles seemed so far away.

[@joseernestosuter8514]

Wowww! Incredible! 55 years have passed but it seems like 500! Another world, other customs, other people ...

[@donaldkelley5885]

Summer 1966. Very exciting!

[@oughtonoughton2634]

Donald , i love your comment , its says every thing , i too believe the 60s era was some thing else ,, these guys were pure genius , i adored them , come to think of it i still do lolxx jane xxx

[@paulsmith4139]

In 66 I was 13. In Kansas City we had WHB, KUDL & KPRS All of them AM Stations

[@tucci63able]

this song always reminds me of Chicago summers growing up

[@desireerahman4897]

I grew up in rural Kansas. I moved to Chicago area as an adult and worked in the city. When I heard this on the oldies stations, I saw how closely the images evoked by the song in childhood of "summer in the city" matched the reality of Chicago in the summer!

[@rogerfreed6414]

Reminds me too of Rockford summers.

[@Px828]

Baltimore summers for me.

[@roylennie8117]

@@Px828 How about Skeg Vegas?

[@lavertera]

How priviledged we were to live through these changing times

[@oughtonoughton2634]

Pam i like your comment, ive always thought the same as you ,,the 60sera was some thing else , its clothes , hair styles , shoes , perfume make up jobs money plus a beautiful figure were the order of the day xxoh yes withouta shadow of doubt xx WE WERE THEIR lol xx Jane xx

[@andymatthews7617]

Absolutely, I WANT TO GO BACK AND STAY THERE FOREVER.

[@h.wvoerman5494]

jaren 60 mooiste muziek aller tijden

[@kaymiddleton5130]

One of the GREAT ONES ❤

[@jockstender7550]

A+++ outstanding very 1966

[@christindahlen157]

Sooo many memories too this misic❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@parsareshite1]

End of term dances at the school with a local band playing this and dancing with the girl you fancied all term. The innocence of youth.

[@barneyronnie]

Are you any relation to Ian Somerville, an early computer pioneer?

[@andymatthews7617]

GREAT DAYS.

[@jamescourt4703]

I was on holiday in dawlish devon with my late parents when this record was in the charts. 66 and warm n sunny! I use to watch the diesel locos go along the se wall. They are great memories.

[@MrAlwaysBlue]

I live in Teignmouth. Only aged 1 when this was out.

[@andymatthews7617]

GREAT DAYS, UNLIKE TODAYS HORRORS.

[@andyinoregon]

One of my favorite concert memories was seeing The Lovin' Spoonful performing on a stage in the middle of the rodeo arena at The Ohio State Fair in Aug. 1966. I was 15 and this song went to #1 that month. A year later on Sept. 2, 1967, my brother and my cousins and I were back in the same grandstand bleachers watching Herman's Hermits.

[@grandma3000]

Awesome!

[@kendalton4480]

The Ohio State Fair was the very best at getting great entertainment & all of it was free. Years ago I saw The Rolling Stones playing there. Good Times, Great memories!! *

[@andyinoregon]

@@kendalton4480 Do you remember the year? I never got to see The Stones, but bought my first album in 1965.

[@kendalton4480]

@@andyinoregon Andy, I was still a very young kid so I'm gonna guess it was 1966, 1967 or 1968. Mid to late 1960's. *

[@louisewakefield3785]

Yup- 67, 68, 69- riots in the city- very, very hot- I turned 18 in 69 and I remember this very well.. now it's 6/27/22 with another heat wave coming- this song immediately started playng in my head. WHAT an excellent video/rendition. Shared on fb for all you younger folks.

[@alecjefferson1251]

Glad I was there in the 60 all the great music 🎵🎼🎼 a lovely time. Wish it was like 👍 now 🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@andymatthews7617]

I'd go back in a heartbeat.

[@19darnoc52]

Seems like only last week we were living and enjoying ourselves like this. It was a great time to be young. Life really is short.

[@andymatthews7617]

THE BEST DAYS EVER.

[@marciacatron9496]

This is a hot summer in the city where I'm from.lol A classic, love these guys.

[@ladylight66]

Love these guys , especially John Sebastian

[@perrycomeau2627]

The music is enjoyable.

[@ld3511]

I totally grew up with this song even though I was born in 1965! Take care hot town in the summer!

[@oughtonoughton2634]

Ld i remember when this very fine classic came out i was 21 years old ,,, it was so hot i was wearing a tiny bikini ,,i went into a shop to buy some thing , a bloke rushed passed me and knocked a metal paper stand on to my bare back , i nearly past out , i was suffering from sun burn WOW , THS DIVINE CLASSIC WAS PLAYING AT THE TIME XX Jane xxx

[@cheriecraighead1502]

I was born in 1965 too and love this song

[@nancyfreire6078]

City vibes are the bestest of all.

[@tonyfrancesco3701]

Saw them in Albany New York at the Washington avenue armory, I think maybe 1966 . An incredible time to be alive , and I thank God to this day

[@RedtheCat2014]

Makes me homesick for a time that's gone forever

[@karenreardon5398]

This song is timeless. Could listen repeatedly.👍😎❤

[@andymatthews7617]

GREAT DAYS.

[@tylersowa3858]

This time era looks BADASS!!

[@oughtonoughton2634]

This classic was fantastic it belongs in the Hall of Fame ,, i adore the band what a bunch of pure genius fellows ,,,,,,Their voices were splendid with harmonies to match ,, long live the 60s era i was their xxlol Jane x

[@rippi37]

I was there too Jane...it was wonderful ! xxx

[@oughtonoughton2634]

@@rippi37 Thank you for your reply , its so lovely we share the 60s era xxlol Jane x

[@fernandocaraveo1483]

The best years of my life!!

[@pequeuxdarleux1480]

Damn how time flies too fast : where is my teenage ?

[@alanb6612]

I BOUGHT THE LOVIN SPOONFULL SINGLES FROM 1965 to 1967 .. ON THE KAMA SUTRA LABEL . EACH ONE GEM .. BUT MY FAVOURITES WHERE THE "B"

[@BillyBigTop]

absolutely brilliant video you have put together!! pure 60's!! About time a decent video to a brilliant song!! :)

[@omarks]

Pathe News London footage

[@etiennepilorget8777]

@@omarks Are your sure it's only Pathe footage?

[@ronhobbs463]

Yes, brilliant!!

[@jadeshannon2272]

Good song

[@jimcarnicom9417]

Excellent. One of my favorites. Also, 'You didn't have to be so nice.'

[@senseichess8688]

Yes

[@haraldssongs264]

... und die 60 er haben mich wieder ! Danke Lovin Spoonful .

[@senchaniwakita50]

何回聞いても格好いい曲だね。あの頃の暑かった夏を思い出す。

[@pearcehawk8071]

Ahhhhh the memories!

[@luiscalcano4359]

Remember hearing this on Philadelphia's WFIL Famous 56 in Summer of 66 when I was9 yr.old headed to the 4th grade. Times were changing , and the war in Vietnam furiously raging.

[@michaelhughes3273]

Thank God for KZbin. This music will never die.

[@dmk7700]

This song will always remind me of "Old Town" Chicago in the late 60's. I found the "bohemian" life style fascinating.

[@oughtonoughton2634]

Dmk i love your comment its so diverse , Chicago is a splendid place ,,,,, i adored the 60s era , what a splendid choice of music we had ,, As a young girl it was so important to look good , a slim figure was the order of the day ,, we had to be noticed on the dance floor , This band was genius in every aspect , i loved them xx lol Jane xx

[@letsbeavenue]

The 60s was a magical time to be in

[@oughtonoughton2634]

Chris i like your comment , i will adore the 60s era for many reasons , What a beno we had , its music was so diverse , ,, clothes makeup perfume , shoes hair styles , jobs money were all in abundance , A great slim figure was the order of the day ,, to c dance the night away and be looked at was so splendid xx I was 21 years old when this very fine classic was the order of the day xx i still look good lol Jane x🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀🥀

[@letsbeavenue]

@@oughtonoughton2634 I look back and think how lucky and blessed we were

[@oughtonoughton2634]

@@letsbeavenue kind regards Jane xx💞

[@letsbeavenue]

@@oughtonoughton2634 same to you too 😘

[@sharonstark1014]

This brings back memories, 1:22 loved going to the record store!!

[@andymatthews7617]

GREAT DAYS.

[@drumboogie66]

I’m so blessed that my Ma was a hippy. Miss you Ma!

[@oughtonoughton2634]

Draggatis i like your comment ,, the hippies were easy going happy lovely people xx no worries or cares , to bother about ,,,i always wanted to be a hippie ,, still xx lol Jane x

[@johnnyintrieri]

@@oughtonoughton2634 Hey..Us Old Greasers & Hot Rodder's weren't so bad either! 😏😇✌🏻

[@leroyjones6958]

This is like watching something which originated on a distant planet millions of years ago. This was long before the black tornado came along and ruined civilization.

[@LasArmas_]

Facts..

[@Jeffwalleye]

This vid is awesome.

[@user-qq3lw4wl2l]

あの 1966年の暑かった夏を この曲は思い出させてくれます。

[@maureencoyle666]

Loved this group!!!!

[@howardthrongard640]

Such memories. This song was popular when I was in Navy boot camp in San Diego. We had a radio in our barracks, so this song was frequently played. Seems like only yesterday… now (2021) enjoying retirement here in the Philippines.

[@tzackaria7]

you had a radio?? what kind of candy ass boot camp was that??? DI's teach ya how to dance too?

[@howardthrongard640]

@@tzackaria7 Well, I was in NAVY boot camp (not exactly a real arduous undertaking). We had company commanders running our companies. Never heard them referred to as DI’s. Training a bit more serious before my first year in Viet-Nam with a Marine unit. (We had radios in Viet-Nam also.)

[@user-tg3tj2nq6v]

It deserved a video from the 60s New York. It's a New York band!

[@tomcarl8021]

I agree. The song is about a sweltering hot summer day that only New Yorkers can understand. Just playing random footage of the 1960s takes the song out of context.

[@dashcroft1892]

@@tomcarl8021 Zal Yanovsky was from Toronto, but I get what you’re saying.

[@johnnyintrieri]

@@tomcarl8021 Bingo! 👍🏻🔥🔥 Well....When we could be Proud of N.Y.C. back then compared to today.💩

[@DevilDogDen1775]

I was born in 1960, and my mom used to play these types of albums, not to mention AM radio....

[@andymatthews7617]

I was born in 59, we had the best musical days EVER.

[@DevilDogDen1775]

@@andymatthews7617 : We had the best of the 60's, the 70's, and the 80's.... Can't be beat ....

[@johnnyintrieri]

@@DevilDogDen1775 Gotta throw in N.Y.C. Doo Wop too!

[@FenderBassDave]

I was born that summer!!

[@eldrinod]

Oh for a time machine 😄

[@rynehall9990]

If you get one I have a jar of pennies from the 60s so we would have money from that time: can't spend 2016 dollars in 1966 you'd get in trouble.

[@alextakacs768]

Finally a BAND as good if not better than the BEATLES!!! Love it!

[@64fairlane305]

they were decent but in no way near the beatles

[@alextakacs768]

@@64fairlane305 Disagree the Beatles is way overrated!! Even Lennon/McCartney said it!!

[@stancharlieballsrefreshing6265]

Beatles were simply the best band ever. Songwriting and production was way in advance of anything else going on in the 60s.

[@Izumi-sp6fp]

mm... no.

[@StopBeingLiedTo]

WAY better than the beatles.

[@kennyluciano4913]

God I miss the 60's

[@oughtonoughton2634]

Kenny i love your comment , i was 21 years old when this very fine single came out xx it still means as much to me hearing it asit did all the many decades ago , we had a beno ,music wise ,, fine clothes , hair styles perfume shoes great figure , jobs money ,, all we wanted was to dance and be seen xx long live the 60s era we were their lol Jane x👗👠🎒🎸🎷🎤🎺🪕📀🧥👜👛👙♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

[@kennyluciano4913]

@@oughtonoughton2634 I need to invent a time machine, then we can go back and visit whenever we want, born in Clerkenwell, heart of the Italian life.❤❤❤

[@oughtonoughton2634]

@@kennyluciano4913 Can i come with you please i would be no bother x i love your birth place , i was born in South Yorks England x🌹🌹🌹🌹🥀🥀

[@donaldsmith6812]

Summer in the city is one song I'll always remember fondly.

[@gsom7]

Prelude to 'Summer of Love'. Love the song!

[@senseichess8688]

Great band ...even john Lennon was a fan of these guys

[@SeanSMST]

And Paul

[@senseichess8688]

@@SeanSMST yes

[@radaction5743]

Thank you, Geoff Svendsgaard!

[@williamfleaher5834]

J.B. you are one of the better ones!!!

[@feralmario310]

I was so young, what a great song !!!

[@oughtonoughton2634]

Feral i like your comment , those were the days i was 21 years old when this very fine classic appeared , now im 76 xx WoW I STILL REALLY LOVE THIS SONG , LONG LIVE THE 60S ERA LOL jANE X

[@feralmario310]

@@oughtonoughton2634 what funny time now I'm a 72 old French man !! babe don't you know it's a pity that the days can't be like nights in the summer in the city

[@inekeadriaanse982]

My summier song forever

[@oughtonoughton2634]

inek i love you comment , its my summer song as well , the 60s era was some thing else ,,We had a fantastic life full of every thing ,, these guys were pure genius ,it was an utter joy x jane xx

[@BlackBuck777]

Nice compilation video. Spotted Simon Dee at 1:03 - I remember his show Dee Time, he drove an E-Type in the credits. Must have affected me in some way as I eventually got one for myself!