The Turtles 1968 She´d rather be with me, Happy together, She´s my girl

[@michaelrochester48]

They were the first rock group to really do a lot of benefit concerts for charities. They have to be commended for that

[@paullayton4854]

As of August 2021 all of the above band members are still with us...hallelujah 😉

[@kevind1931]

ya, but Howard hasn't toured since 2017.

[@trentaccid2177]

But the lead singer has cancer as if 2022

[@sebastianbattaglia6330]

@@trentaccid2177 really??

[@sharonallison9922]

@@sebastianbattaglia6330 I DID NOT KNOW.....💔💔🩵

[@smilanesi98]

We wish them well as the final curtain is drawn. But we owe them a lot for all those songs over 5 decades ago. ❤ Thank you

[@martysmith5260]

In the 60's, these guys were ubiquitous on TV. They influenced a lot of groups and put fun in rock and roll. Put them in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - now!

[@tomgebarowski8156]

Amen..well said.

[@tomgebarowski8156]

The Monkees too please!!

[@martysmith5260]

@@tomgebarowski8156 I agree. It is not a secret anymore that most rock acts recorded their records using studio musicians. The record labels knew the studio musicians could knock out a song a lot faster and better. The acts usually learned to play their own songs AFTER they were recorded and BEFORE they went on tour. The Hall should focus on acts like this from the 60's. Too many are overlooked to appeal to "diversity."

[@tomgebarowski8156]

@@martysmith5260 Session players known as The Wrecking Crew performed those songs. There's a great documentary about them.

[@martysmith5260]

@@tomgebarowski8156 Yeah, I saw it. Saw the one on the "Funk Brothers" of MOTOWN fame too. New York had their equivalent of session musicians too.

[@dalehood1846]

Happy Birthday Mark Volman, April 19, 1947. Happy Birthday Mark Volman and thank you for everything. Great music.

[@johnnyintrieri]

WOW!!! Just saw this! On Mike Douglas to top it off! 3 songs! Loved them since l was a kid! Saw them twice. Didn't know they did so much Charity work! Bless Them! Belong in R&R Hall of Lame. Formerly FAME!

[@BritIronRebel]

Mike Douglas actually had some great bands in his heyday.... Out of Philly. Zappa, Rundgren, The Rascals, etc...

[@johnnyintrieri]

I hear that. Mike was on in the afternoon if l recall. I'd catch him once in awhile if l was indoors. In the old days you like lived outside unless raining, or you'd be in a friend's house.

[@catherinestgermain3362]

Love the turtles growing up in the 1960s! One of my all time favorite groups from the 1960s!

[@roybeckerman7843]

The most underrated band from the 60s. Fabulous songs..

[@VIRGONOMICS]

20 years old, making these tunes …. A perfect combination of guys, and exceptional talent .

[@kellymccartney659]

i wasnt 20 till 1976

[@gerardcousineau3478]

​@@kellymccartney659that makes you 67😊

[@Joseph_Greco]

The Turtles lived the real lifestyle of the fictional Monkees.... and they made great music, highly underrated.

[@frankmillerfrankie7842]

Listening to these guy's back in the 60's just made you feel better. A GREAT group!

[@kalinakimble5660]

I was 12 in "68. In L.A. we used to start the day watching various cartoons...the old ones, just the best! The I watched "Day's of our Lives" everyday, lol, then "Art Linkletter's Houseparty"..."Matchgame" hosted by Gene Rayburn..."The Mike Douglas Show"..."Batman"...then "The Monkees", remember those? "Gilligans Island" was in there somewhere too

[@apexjoe4769]

I was 13 in '68 in NY. The same shows like you, I remember it all so well.Nice memories.👍☮

[@iVenge]

I just think it’s amazing how Mark Volman became so successful playing the male Totie Fields.

[@aliceborealis]

Totie Fields is the male Mark Volman and they're both Divine.

[@deaves1000]

ONE OF MY FAVORITE GROUPS FROM THE 1960S!

[@muttsez]

just lost drummer johnny barbata on may 8th 2024....GR8 drummer ! R I P JOHNNY......

[@georgebolkovac7935]

The old Mike Douglas show! That show was very underrated!

[@kalinakimble5660]

He looked like such a nice man.

[@gerrydooley951]

loved it when Mike had a black guest on and tried to talk" hip"

[@nosmoking2480]

Of all the talk shows that had contemporary pop culture guests, M.D.'s were the most eclectic. Jeez, he even had John & Yoko on as co-hosts for an entire week! But unfortunately, like all variety shows from back then, the groups were always forced to mime their hit songs.

[@RusstheTroubadour]

Not really underrated. It was the #1 syndicated talk show back in it's heyday.

[@johnmason5488]

Was this Mike Douglas show from Philly or LA? Growing up in the 60's my next store neighbor who was eight months pregnant and was on his show and because she was really huge, Mike made a point to talk with her in the audience. Douglass was a true gentleman and his show was underated. I think he even had the Rolling Stones on, girls were screaming lol

[@STETTRACE]

This yet ANOTHER perfect pop song from the Turtles!! And I’m a metal head

[@jimmysimms2399]

I’m absolutely loving these videos of The Turtles, thank KZbin for finding them. What a group they were and the drummer especially was superb.

[@seltaeb9691]

They went through 4 drummers.

[@Musiclover-zi6zd]

Adorable and sing well too!!👍🍀🍉🍎❤️💚

[@clickdark3964]

Turtles had amazing vocals

[@kirkscobey3031]

The (Flo)rescent Leach is like a magnet!! Just got to watch his antics and facial expressions!

[@susiepittman601]

Fond memories of junior high school.

[@frizzlefrap]

these guys rocked my world with their awesome music and lifted your spirits to a new high ....... they have a special spot in my heart because their songs debuted at an important time growing up ...... thanks, boys!

[@pcallas66]

Three great songs. They do have a way of making you feel happy.

[@shirleymattingly5137]

Back in the 80s. I couldn't get into the car without my bestie insisting on "our song" so happy together. I still have a dime my precious

[@scottburton9701]

Love The Turtles-They had a lot of great songs such as "Happy Together","You Showed Me" & "She'd Rather Be With Me".

[@dawnlarson-spindler3099]

Love this! I remember the Mike Douglas show as a child in the early '70s.

[@Themanwhocameback2]

Wow! Compare this to the Ed Sullivan show of May 1967, and one can see that Sgt. Pepper had had its impact. Mike Douglas and Allen Ludden! So square they make Ed Sullivan seem like Murray the K

[@johnnyintrieri]

Big Time!😅

[@michaelrochester48]

“Film is like the new media for pop entertainers”. Howard Kaylan said that about 13 years before MTV!

[@thelynx6911]

Don't underestimate the power of the turtles!

[@rosarioreside3327]

Howard have favolous voice it’s terrificI love these Turtles 🐢 🐢🐢Thanks so much for putting up I appreciated

[@eileenmaryomalley740]

Omg Mike Douglas ! Love the Turtles !🌟💞

[@PAUL-ge1kl]

The Turtles..Elenore was the theme of our local pirate station Merseyside Alternative Radio back in the post-punk days in Liverpool. Transcendent..

[@Vaderd2k926]

As you can see, Flo was quite the musician.

[@Sean-me4fv]

About 15 years ahead of their time knowing that video is the future of pop

[@scottgroves3814]

She rather be with me - happy together - shes my girl - you will never see a act like this ...

[@itbeis]

Phlorescent Leech & Eddie. Flo is always worth keeping track of during most of this early work. Total "who cares" guy. Love it.

[@raymondwillis6744]

This was back in the day when they really had talent.

[@klbax63]

Love the bridge portion of "she'd rather be with me" I thought the fact they were doing charity work at their age was so cool

[@johnnyintrieri]

I hear ya! That drum roll on the snare drum kills me to this day on She'd Rather Be With Me! 2024 Also Dino Danelli, R.l.P. from the Young Rascals made me become a drum player starting at 11.

[@sylvainguillemettte2800]

Nice film with the great She's my girl.

[@bgbstrm2352]

One of the best bands.

[@ms8596]

I miss the Mike Douglas Show. He had a lot of great interviews and groups on. The Turtles and Flo & Eddie are great!

[@strangeluvmd]

gotta love Flo and Eddie

[@haroldkreye8770]

John Barbata is a drumming legend.

[@flemingcourt]

She's My Girl - The Turtles song that is better than all the rest.

[@robsmithiii29]

Mark is playing the hedge clippers...

[@cazgerald9471]

Never knew what Mark was gonna play, from a French horn to a tennis racket his virtuosity knew no bounds and his antics were infectious.

[@jduff59]

@@cazgerald9471 LOL Flo & Eddie are a riot

[@chipgaasche4933]

Yes, Rob...we see.

[@johnmccormick8159]

The acoustic hedge clippers, no less.

[@AbsitInvidea]

When I see Mark I think, "It's Pat!:

[@Bogframe]

I love how they're not even trying to look like they're lip-synching. All hail Captain Cloud and the Rainbow Telegraph!

[@brighter22]

Yeay he is playing a garden shear. In another video he is playing tamborine with a roll of duct tape.

[@dianecarver6566]

I've seen these guys several times and they never disappoint!

[@dougeroo1]

Gosh, guy, you are sharing some great videos, thanks. The Mike Douglas Show was the best afternoon talk show of the sixties, and had on many of the great bands from that era. I’ve watched most of them, but never this set.

[@kalinakimble5660]

Well shit, how the hell are you Douglas??

[@nicky0016dd]

I ❤ The Turtles and all their songs! They always had fun performing! Great post, thanks!

[@JRF1961]

I miss the late 60's (my childhood) as well as the 80's (my college years)!!!! I was high on life, the USA had LBJ & Morrison and the Doors in the 60's & Reagan & Tip O'Neill and Toto in the 80's, what more was needed????

[@Dancerlayla-z6g]

The vocal giants of the Mothers of Invention

[@DougCameraMan]

Love this band!

[@herbertwright7670]

Brilliant music brilliant group even now in 2019 !!! Herb

[@712Liberal]

Well, they are in the pantheon of 60`s rock legends. Great post thanks.

[@karinawelte2528]

Always the Clown. Love Mark Volman then and now!

[@billyangus]

R.I.P. Johny Barbata(1945-2024).

[@skylermcfarland5418]

26 years old, FINALLY got to see the turtles few days ago they are badass

[@kabbey30]

Even lip syncing they were great. Mark Volman was a blast.

[@StumpkillerCP]

The Mike Douglas Show. Boy, that takes me back. I was born just a few days before Marie Osmond - a frequent guest. ;-)

[@rainstein3680]

Another cool classic that brings back amazing memories......

[@brucepowell9252]

This song works on so many levels, it just will always be great stuff--I mean both songs, actually. They were masters of the minor key, by the way.

[@zpigman8435]

Z Pigman Turtles were awesome! One of my favorite bands!

[@hamilton59840]

Happy 71st Birthday, Mark Volman!!

[@shawnyoung8752]

They were a fun band.

[@ardessalore]

i found these guys and have been trying to devour anything by them I can find. looking for flo and eddie radio tapes and the phlorescent leech and eddie on vinyl.

[@WollongongSkyWatch]

Legends, both in talent and spirit!

[@taffy3595]

god damn they're so good

[@Stephensorrentino]

Vocal arrangements for always killer. Visionaries

[@martinkyle1463]

RIP John Barbata

[@cherriphelps0108]

Love it! 💘

[@eternalise]

Love the video for "She's My Girl"! Mike and the audience really seem to doubt those ages, especially Howard but they really were telling the truth :p In an age where so many celebs shaved a few years off their ages, these guys were being honest and seemed to be doubted anyway. Howard definitely didn't look 20 though so I see the reason. :p I always loved that song, glad to see it got some play in its day. I liked Flo and Eddie's Zappa and radio stuff post-Turtles but I do wish this group could've kept it together for a few more albums, they were woefully underrated.

[@richardarenz3725]

Still love their music 50 years later lol

[@angelaackerman8934]

Some of the greatest 60’s music. Way better than the vulgar crap you hear now. 60’s were the best years to me. I remember going to teen center dances every weekend. Such fun!

[@johnnyintrieri]

So True! Pull up to any car today at a light & all you here is Pure Crap Noise!

[@susanegan133]

it seems to me that the turtles did the first music video back in the 60's before VH1 was even thought of,they were a great group and they were in my time of being a teenager, now that was great music in the 60's but i really didn't care to much for the early 70's but i liked most of the music in the 80;s i know it seems weird ,but i meet my 2nd husband then and going strong for over 30 years now and counting

[@derianimp]

Love this!

[@freddiegasparini1315]

"Johnny Barbetta- Passaic, New Jersey...."

[@echoecho3108]

For those of you who are campaigning for the Rock Hall of Fame, and are disappointed bc your favorite band isn't in it, and, oh, the injustice of it all, consider this ... Look at all the bands who are not in it ... Looks like our beloved Turtles are in great company by Not being in the RHoF, so don't be sad. Those of us who know the genius of The Turtles,and love them, know that they're The Best!!! Can't You Hear the Cows? Chicken Little Was Right! Turtles Forever! 🌟🎆👍💕🌈🍭🦄🌻😊

[@raffaelartiaga5231]

Classic songs of the 60s, excellent

[@joseizquierdo566]

ME, OH MY...I LOVE THIS HAPPY TUNE...A LOT !!! 🐢

[@earthangel7958]

Great song!

[@karenhiggsduncan3202]

One of the best ❤️

[@creeperman9183]

What a band! Exceptional..

[@jpmerrick8886]

Loved them still do

[@justinherbert9146]

Johnny Barbata played great drums on She'd Rather Be With Me

[@johnnyintrieri]

That snare drum roll still hits a chord!

[@ramildozancan5131]

Eddie & Flõ, ex Turtles seguiram carreia solo com uma verve comica , e fizeram sucesso tambem !!!

[@mariaallende1921]

My favorite groups🥰

[@chasam1234]

Sublime

[@KurtI2525]

The most interesting guy to watch is the drummer.

[@caterinascarcella]

I was 9 loved them ❤

[@rogerspacebucks450]

High tech cordless guitars!

[@steveperry1344]

young kids making good music even if it was lypsinct. mike douglas and alan ludden two of the easiest goinguys on tv.

[@carlabarreto4688]

Me gusta mucho el que canta , 😻 y me hubiese gustado mucho estar en esa época para conocerlo

[@zpigman8435]

The audio doesn't quite match up to the video that's the problem here! But still great, GREAT videos of great songs and Howard Kaylan's "Well, how old are YOU? remark was cracking me up. Funny guys!

[@marzstar3568]

"You Baby", then "Happy Together"-1st songs on radio heard, then. Wow-ages 20-24! seemed much older ( not old) to me, then.

[@blackmore4]

+Mar Blu Check out the Smothers brothers 'Happy Together' TV slot. Howard Kaylan (lead vocals) looked anything from 40 to 50 but he was actually 19!! Amazing group - up there with any of the best 60s groups for me.

[@MissAshley-jq9gl]

@@blackmore4 and in 1986 they looked older also only 40 but looked 60. But age is just a number talent comes in many levels.

[@thomasritter1503]

From an old color episode of The Mike Douglas Show based in Philadelphia.

[@eseckler]

And they're not in the hall of fame?????? Please explain.

[@rjplamf61]

that's ridiculous. they were one of the most popular bands of the 60's. RRHF is a joke. Little Steven should get off his ass and get the Turtles in there like he did for Darlene Love.

[@NinaPDX1]

It's the Rock and Roll Hall of Shame! The Moody Blues aren't in it, either. A travesty!!

[@jojogunn7077]

+ed seckler cause they sucked!

[@jv-ep2tc]

because jann wenner doesn't know what the fuck he's doing. and p.,s. she's my girl is an under-appreciated masterpiece.

[@manpe195816]

JoJoGunn Wow we got a badass over here!

[@luvsicfool]

Great job playing those pruning shears. lol

[@peterfernandezjr5914]

in the Funk and Wagnalls dictionary next to the word "square" there is a photo of Mike Douglas

[@scottgroves3814]

mike douglas my favorite show!

[@adrian_zombturtle148]

I like turtles

[@rgglick]

Fun...so missing today...