The Turtles ­- Let Me Be

[@echoecho3108]

Always loved this song. Always loved The Turtles. Thanx so much, Turtleshappytogether, for sharing! Thanx gentlemen, for the magic, music, and memories.

[@RayManzarekRocks]

There's a potent message here. Shows how versatile The Turtles were even if they don't receive much credit for it.

[@BruceAChristie]

Fabulous version with such a spirited atmosphere. Happy birthday, Howard Kaylan: June 22, 2024.

[@curaeus007]

Love this great band and this is one of their best

[@sherlynnunez6544]

Beautiful music, which deserves to keep sounding ♥️

[@russspaur9937]

Love the Turtles. I have this album.

[@dianasnow7065]

Oh boy I remember I loved this song it sure was a great song .

[@RandyR]

The Hollywood Palace, where this was filmed is still there. Is right across the street from Capitol Records. Got to go inside once for the 20th Anniversary Woodstock dance. You could just feel the groovy vibes while inside. My mind was tripping. This is one of my favorite 60's Bands.

[@Pboros-mz3rc]

Yeah I see a lot of artist use this set

[@RoyFive]

I am what I am, and that's all I ever can be.

[@leekrick4816]

Hot Blonde go go dancer and great live version. The turtles were good but under appreciated.

[@chronologically_challenged1558]

Dede Mollner. yeah.

She is *Deanna "De De" Mollner.* Sadly, I learned today (10 Apr '21) that *De De* passed away on 7 March 2021 in Los Angeles after a short illness. Rest In Peace *De De.* 🙏🏻🌹❤️

[@dianecarver6566]

"Let me be" should be the anthem for all teenagers !

[@carollflanery9723]

Howard Kaylan always looks about ten years older than he really is. I remember in the 60's, I thought he was about 30. He was actually barely out of his teens!!!

[@sgold989]

Please don't mistake me or try to make me The shadow of anybody else I ain't the him or her you think I am I'm just trying hard to be myself Oh, society's goal is to be part of the whole That may sound good to you, not to me Let me be, let me be To think like I want to Let me be, let me be That's all I ask of you I am what I am and that's all I ever can be Don't try to plan me or understand me I can't stand to be understood I could never give in to or ever live up to Being like you think I should I've got some inner need which I'm tryin' to heed I can't take hand-me-down destiny Let me be, let me be, To think like I want to Let me be, let me be That's all I ask of you I am what I am and that's all I ever can be Don't try to change me or rearrange me To satisfy the selfishness of you I'm not a piece of clay to mold to your moves each day And I'm not a pawn to be told how to move I'm sorry I'm not the fool you thought would play by your rules But to-each-his-own philosophy Let me be, let me be, To think like I want to Let me be, let me be That's all I ask of you I am what I am and that's all I ever can be I said that's all I ever can be I said that's all I ever can be I said that's all I ever can be

[@waukivorycopse2402]

Probably Phil Sloan's masterwork

[@42.0fmthefever5]

Just buy this original album it ain't me babe! Such a great album to spin! ✌🏻😊❤🌻

[@floyddianetti9023]

I Yam what I Yam......Popeye-1929. Great song as well.

[@trance23]

"I am that i am".... God - 4000 BCE

[@dianecarver6566]

I've always thought that the Turtles song "let me be" should be the anthem for teenagers. They're just trying to figure out who they are

[@jettrink7510]

The dancer on Howard's left has got it down perfect... wish i had a video of her dancing.

[@tantraman10]

Written by the great P.F. Sloan!!

[@PaulSmith-pz9eq]

Sounds a lot like Dillion’s “ It ain’t me babe “ , or am I just hearing things? Love the Turtles!

[@fosbury68]

PF Sloan Lives!

[@gerardop9633]

Go-go esplendida.En español la canto Paco Ruano,esplendido cover

[@RockinProfessor]

Nooobody else sounded like The Turtles.....

[@hotrodband-]

Except the Beatles ;)

[@RockinProfessor]

@@hotrodband- Uh, WHAT ?

[@whiningteachers6248]

thats all i ever can be

[@jaddison1112]

Sam Riddle Show .... such a memory ! Where is Kam Nelson ? LOL .... (It's an LA thing )

[@normanthomas8948]

In the dreams of every boy who lived in LA in '68.

[@Jerrodswmhr]

29 dopes who don't get it.

[@louisfmattajr6158]

Is anybody innocent of blameshifting and stereotyping, regardless of School of Thought?

[@iVenge]

I love these guys. Always have. But I have never been able to figure out what the fuck Mark Volman is there for. Moral support? LOL

[@Bethelaine1]

He did great harmony.

[@johnmckee703]

From what Mark says in the band's documentary, he seems to wonder that himself. I think it was more about friendship than anything else. One of the best bands of that era!

[@iVenge]

@@johnmckee703 Friendship is important. The older one gets, the more one realizes that.

[@johnmckee703]

@@iVenge Amen

[@lonniethomas2649]

Comic relief?! And harmonies…

[@WallyVanRiper1]

On the "Cringe-Worthy" scale of 1-10....I give this one a 9.9.

[@glennday7802]

The go-go dancers were great. The band... not so much.

[@jersonmajin]

Suenan a The Byrds

[@piporockmaster4027]

son the turtles una banda muy subestimada , todo giraba en los beatles , rolling stones , dylan