THEY'RE MAKING MAGIC ON THIS! First Time Hearing Lovin' Spoonful - Do You Believe In Magic Reaction!

[@mr.macbeevee498]

Summer in the City, You Didn't Have to Be So Nice, Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind & Daydream are Spoonful songs similar to this.

[@threekidzmom04]

yes yes yes

[@TranslateToEnglish]

And the Younger Girl.

[@chrisjamieson3452]

Nashville Cats & Younger Generation.

[@truckrboat]

Summer in the city is a pure summertime classic!!

[@brandonflorida1092]

@@TranslateToEnglish Absolutely. Great John Sebastian autoharp.

[@byroniasmaximus924]

The lead singer John Sebastian sang the song from TV show Welcome Back Kotter, which featured a young John Travolta.

[@brandonflorida1092]

And wrote it.

[@namesameasu]

I believe in magic and daydreams -- the latter being another wonderful Lovin' Spoonful song. Nice reaction!

[@maajorkv]

A Happy Song!

[@kulcousy]

The Lovin Spoonful represents the best of 60's pop to me... folk origins, upbeat theme and rhythm, creative melody !!!!

[@ronbotello8513]

This song had a resurgence in L.A. in the 80,s when Magic Johnson and the Lakers were winning their 5 championships...Great times!

[@ronheyduk1864]

Summer in the City is my favorite Spoonful song of all...the same wonderful positivity but more creative.

[@bobmalack481]

..and a little more Rock edge. Robert at 69.

[@helenespaulding7562]

OMG….what a flashback to the mid-60’s and my teen years!

[@phyl1042]

It was from the Lindsey Lohan version of Parent Trap, because the song came out in 1965 and the first movie was from 1961.

[@ozmaile7938]

Not sure if you have reacted to it but their song: Summer in the City is a real fun banger

[@andreshernandez1180]

They said they’ve never heard of this band.

[@BladeTheSuperior]

@@andreshernandez1180 she heard of this song before and not who it was by and he said he never heard of the song or the band. Had to correct you on that one.

[@BladeTheSuperior]

summer in the city is a great example of how the keyboard came into 1960's music and was used heavily. When summer in the city starts you hear the fullness of the keyboard straight away

[@andreshernandez1180]

@@BladeTheSuperior What’s the correction?

[@markgallemore8856]

The Lovin spoonful there’s another cute song called did you ever have to make up your mind? You didn’t have to be so nice. It’s another amazing song from them

[@paulwalker9421]

"Summer in The city " and" You Don't Have To be so nice" Two more .This was a great group thanks to John Sabastian lead singer, song writer.

[@bobmalack481]

..AND Zal Yavnosky, lesd guitatist who gets a bad rap for hamming it up on stage a great underated guitarist. Robert at 69.

[@douglasg.9271]

When my older sister moved out, she gave me a lot of her 45 records. This quickly became my favorite. I still sing along every time I hear it. ❤

[@peterfields4801]

Great band,brilliant song,brings back great memories,this song was the sixties for me

[@ThistleAndSea]

Oh yeah, all over the radio back in the day! 😊

[@MrYoup11]

During that era of music, Radio Stations would not play songs over 3 minutes long, so if they wanted air time they needed to be short.

[@joelliebler5690]

Great song and one of the most positive bright and memorable tunes of that era!

[@skevich1]

The Lovin' Spoonful was the first live concert I ever saw. It was 1967 and the ticket cost $2. They sounded exactly the same live as the records.

[@paulmartin7332]

Summer In The City is a Must! A huge hit and a summertime anthem of the 60s. Another great one by the Spoonful was a movie theme song called Darlin Be Home Soon ,a moderate hit but beautiful, soaring love song with lyrics that take it beyond the usual relationship song fare.

[@vince100dotcom]

Great group. I think their best songs are Summer in the City and You Didn't Have to Be So Nice.

[@johnniekight1879]

All singles were preferred to be under 3:00 for top 40 radio. "Summer In The City" was a huge hit.

[@stevenblock9712]

The Spoonful has other clever and fun hits like Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind and What a Day For a Day dream, but their most memorable hit is Summer In the City. That should be your next selection.

[@lorikirkwood5414]

This was MY song in 1965, when I was 14. My older brother got me into Rock and Roll music at probably age 10. I so loved this!!

[@beckiramsey9561]

I agree, music is magic! This is an awesome song!❤❤❤

[@JayCross]

You need to hear "Summer in the City" next. John Sebastian (lead singer & songwriter for LS) played the harmonica on the Doors song "Roadhouse Blues" which you've previously reacted to. Note: Original Parent Trap with Haley Mills was 1961, so well before this song.

[@dixiechatty958]

He also played harmonica on Deja Vu by CSNY.

[@raynelson6575]

John Sebastian appeared at Wookstock '69 with just an acoustic guitar. He was there to attend, and since other acts were stuck in traffic they had no one ready to perform. They asked him to hold the crowd while they got their (literal) act together. He slayed it. You should review him performing at Woodstock.

[@victorduffany7723]

Rain on the roof is another great song by Lovin Spoonful.

[@827dusty]

One of the top iconic "Classic Rock" (60s-70s) songs ever. John Sabastian was a Folk singer, before crossing over to the Rock scene, like The Mamas and The Papas, Bob Dylan, The Byrds and many more. Just a Happy little love song.

[@johnsilva9139]

Right. He was very much a part of the early '60s Greenwich Village folk music scene along with Dylan, John Phillips and Roger McQuin and is name checked in The Mamas and Papas song "Creque Alley".

[@neilfleming2787]

just looked them up and the two that I do know are "Summer in the City" and "Daydream" - the first of those is definitely more rock and the other is very much like this one

[@davelang7541]

Nice group The guitar work is so top tier. They lyrics are always good. My faves from them Did YOu Ever Have to Make Up your mind. and for fun Nashville Cats. You didn't have to be so nice. If you ever listen to Mamas and Papas. they talk about this group, the byrds - all part of a west coast music scene.

[@anitawright7169]

These guys are so awesome! Love this song so very much! Love your reactions!

[@stevem.1853]

The Spoonful did this song on TV, I don't remember what show, but they used "TV magic" to make the band members disappear and reappear. The effect looks so fake and lo-tech but it must have looked cool in the 60s. John Sebastian is an incredible musician. He even played harmonica on some tracks by The Doors. I recommend Summer in the City next.

[@dagmar.6954]

Another great band I grew up with from the 60's. They had so many cool songs such as "Summer In The City", "Jug Band Music", "Nashville Cats", "Rain On The Roof", "Did You Ever Have To Make Up Your Mind?", "Daydream", "You Didn't Have To Be So Nice". John Sebastian was their lead singer & went solo in the 70's. He had a hit with "Welcome Back" from the 1976 TV series "Welcome Back Kotter" (starred a young John Travolta).

[@boomeister2]

Definitely "Summer in the City" and "Daydream" should be your next Lovin' Spoonful choices

[@duanetelesha]

Original movie 1961 with Haley Mills, this song was in the remake, orig song 1967, all before you kids time good reaction.

[@alchemy-oi8xf]

Yep, I'm a magic believer. Even have a t-shirt that says "Music is Magic." This song was very popular, back in the day, and still puts a smile on my face when I hear it. So....abracadabra.😉

[@SpuzzyLargo]

For more "Sunshine Pop," check out "It's a Beautiful Morning" by the Young Rascals. 😊

[@Mare_bear738]

❤🥄😁 Great choice and reaction! I was only 7 yrs old when this came out, but I remember hearing this song Many times while growing up. I especially love the lyric "The magics in the music & the musics in me"! I Believe. 💯 Definitely a song that puts a smile on your face. Also, "Summer In The City" & "You Didnt Have To Be So Nice" 💃

[@scottrbloom]

John Sebastian was just a brilliant songwriter and musician. Underrated guitarist, but played just about anything with strings.

[@karehelene]

Hayley Mills was in the original version - a great actress. She was in the tearjerker Pollyanna.

[@markmurphy558]

Summer in the City.

[@rmacdougallaliasdogviticus]

John Sebastian wrote "Do You Believe in Magic" in May 1965, he took a three-chord intro from Martha and the Vandellas' "Heat Wave" , sped it up to create the intro to this great song. They were offered the roles for the TV show 'The Monkees but as we should know turned that offer down. They often worked as studio musicians as well. John wrote most if not everything, check out 'Daydream' or 'Summer in The City' next would be my next suggestions. Unrelated but important to me, John was the 1st owner of 'Lucy' a "Goldtop" Les Paul Standard. He sold it to Rick Derringer who eventually sold it to a New York guitar shop where Eric Clapton bought it eventually giving it to George Harrison who named it 'Lucy'. It's the guitar we hear on 'Let My Guitar Gently Weep', it can be seen in the promotional videos for "Revolution" and “The Ballad of John and Yoko”, and the 1970 'Let It Be' documentary. George is playing it during the 3-way guitar solo near the end of Abby Road's 'The End'. Love the story behind that instrument. Cheers

[@Hammer4999]

Summer in the City is their best. Iconic.

[@sorrystaunton]

Love the Spoonfuls song “6 O’clock”, “Did You Ever Have To Make Up Your Mine” their music was known as Goodtime Music.

[@stevenseul361]

Told Ya, We're going to make you two into Hippies yet 😀😀 God that was a Long time ago

[@timwhitnell7145]

Summer In the City is probably their biggest hit. It's a gritty little number with a great sound.

[@M_ondo]

Definitely a hit song from 65. Actually not their biggest hit Summer in the City was tho this is my favorite of all their very good songs. John Sebastian isa very good singer and songwriter. I was fortunate to have grown up thru the 60s, my favorite decade for music and life was simpler. Glad you both dug this so much.

[@MrNormaltoo]

you didn't have to be so nice and darlin' be home soon are two of my faves

[@willfromyadkinville]

it is such a great song!

[@marilyndurham738]

The 60's were full of Magical!!!🎉😂

[@johnny99late]

Great song. Do more 60s and 70s.

[@KarenWideski]

"Darling be Home Soon"!! Great song.

[@jameshuston9589]

You two are doing it right. So much good music from the '60s and '70s... you're on the a good road. Best to you and yours always.

[@MAV7REK]

My SiriusXM stays on the 60’s because of gems like this song. Definitely my favorite era of music.

[@chetcarman3530]

One of my fave & one of the best mid-60s, felkish rockish bands & tracks ever! You'll love these guys! ❤❤❤

[@nickpoulos4606]

I actually saw these guys back in 66 great song even if im aging myself

[@mitzifrancis9843]

In tbe late 80s, a local radio station had a Battle of the Songs contest with listeners calling in votes. Do You Believe in Magic won round after round - deservedly so! When I was set to head to Finland for a year overseas as an exchange student in 1973, my dear friend sang one of my favorite Loving Spoonful songs at a going away gathering. It's called Darling Be Home Soon and it's a charming tune! Also fun are Summer in the City and Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind.

[@katherinebosse5706]

Have always loved this song! Was so in love with John Sebastian. Cheers!

[@RogerWyatt365]

John Sebastian (the lead singer) played the zither (or autoharp?) on a few of their songs. A blast from the past!

[@billyoliver4000]

Speaking of the magic of music... Triumph - Magic Power is a great one!

[@garyzink1927]

So many great songs from my younger years, back when iI believed in magic! You two are awesome! Peace from Northern Michigan.

[@ChipG3000]

These guys were big in the mid-60s, many huge AM radio hits. Try “Daydream” or “You Didn’t Have To Be So Nice,” very sweet, upbeat songs. I love your reactions! 👍

[@scottchapin2323]

Songs were short in the 60's, radio stations wanted to play a lot of songs so it had to be under 3 min. The Beatles "HEY JUDE" help break that barrier and longer songs were being played more often.

[@8044868]

Great choice. Great band.

[@jerrypost9651]

Great tune. Great band! "Summer in the City" would be a great follow-up.

[@DaleCurrie-r1j]

The original Parent Trap starred Hailey Mills, Brian Keith, Maureen O'Hara.

[@murrayspiffy2815]

I can see John Sebastian strumming his harpsichord - with vigor - while singing.

[@cog4life]

Yes, Sam it is in the original Parent Trap. 😊🎶❤️ Soulful Strut ( the one she and Martin dance to) ❤❤ is my ringtone!! 😊

[@stevetsuda7474]

I believe John Sebastian performed at Woodstock as well. Good choice guys!

[@jimster75]

You must do Summer In The City by these guys next, absolute banger of a song!!

[@MrJohnw2454]

Wonderful take on the song. Listen to "Summer in the city"

[@beachbumsailordude]

Classic POP supertrack!

[@jameshorton7496]

As pictured, John Sebastian lower right, Zal Yanovsky lower left, Joe Butler upper left, Steve Boone upper right.

[@tommyguidry469]

Summer In The City

[@christarpley6861]

The 60s had some good songs

[@gkiferonhs]

In the 60's, if you wanted to get airplay, your songs needed to be under three minutes to fit the AM-Hits format. This prompted the creation of FM radio which was originally notorious for playing whole album sides. When I was in school we called FM radio "album stations". The success of the FM format prompted a change in AM format.

[@mylandburke7718]

I can remember this song on the radio.

[@Tessie46255]

I think you would like “Crystal Blue Persuasion”. It’s a great oldie. Thank you. I enjoy your reactions.

[@sinfinitylove7917]

This was the intro song for a TV series called State of Grace in early 2000s. I loved that show.😊

[@lisalovemc717]

Boy what a great song. Reminds me of being a kid in the eary 70s. Such an upbeat song.

[@DougRayPhillips]

John Sebastian (in the glasses) was the founder and core of this group, as others have said. He wrote, arranged, sang lead; played guitar, autoharp and keys. Fellow original member Zal Yanovsky gave the group a distinctive lead guitar sound. I believe he played on all the songs that other folks below have suggested. But he left the group in 1967 and was replaced by guitarist/keyboardist Jerry Yester, the brother of The Association's Jim Yester. You can hear Jerry Yester and Sebastian both playing keys on the group's late hit She's Still a Mystery To Me. Actually, Jerry Yester played piano on this studio version of Do You Believe in Magic. So he was part of the group, even before he was part of the group.

[@brandondavis5249]

Nashville Cats is another one I like a lot.

[@SusanGordon-bf2cg]

Nashville Cats and Rain on the Roof are hidden gems ❤

[@gkiferonhs]

Great band!!. Other great songs: Daydream, Nashville Cats, Did You Ever Have To Make Up Your Mind.

[@mikeconway9849]

I was a young teen when this came out. A really upbeat, fun song. Great reaction! Pretty sure Sam believes in the magic in Phil.

[@SeanSilverfoot]

Reminds me of caddying, getting a hotdog and an orange soda at the caddy shack with this song on the radio, mid-late 60's. Always believe in the magic! Music is magic!!

[@williambowman2326]

Almost every block/ neighborhood would have a group of 4-5 boys playing guitars , one drum, and singing in the garage. Every region had small record labels looking for songs that could be a hit. Those regions had 1 or 2 big Top 40 stations that every kid under 25 listened to. The big local deejays would play a song and some of them became regional hits and a few became national hits. Of course the deejays got payola( money, drugs, girls) and the record labels ripped the bands off and legally kept the money. The songs needed to de 2:45 or less to get the chance to get on the air and the deejays would often have a time to play local bands. This would increase the listeners and make heroes of the band at HS the next day. This is how so many bands became regional favorites and why so many of the big selling groups of the era would wind up broke.But for entertainment, sit back and listen to about a dozen great bands that were skyrockets and gone very very quickly.

[@ericc8705]

The song was also featured in the first American Pie -film as one of the songs done by the show-choir

[@sergebrunet4218]

I know this song ! i saw John Sebastian live in Montreal and he played this on his 12 string guitar ! i remember like yesterday ! that was in the 70s ! lol

[@jerrymeadows5059]

I've always liked his original version of Darling Be Home Soon.

[@cog4life]

Great song!! 🎶 😊

[@HeidiDenoble]

When I was in Jr. High this was my favorite band. Another great one from that time were The Turtles.

[@bradsense7431]

John Sebastian has a crazy story of how he came to play at Woodstock. If you came across him telling that in an interview worth the watch.

[@icmman7]

great band.

[@pjg58x]

Back in those days a song would need to be 3 minutes or less to have a better chance of getting played on the radio. If a song was originally longer there would sometimes be a radio edit version. Hey Jude by the Beatles was an exception. It was over 7 minutes long. Very unusual for radio in 1968.

[@jessecenteno1051]

Stevie Vai doing Tender Surrender live!!!

[@ArianaH3ART]

Back to the classics, nice.

[@jefffinn1105]

The Spoonful, maybe the first "roots" music band, 2 folkies who saw the Beatles & got a rhythm section. John Sebastian wrote & sang most & it's interesting to follow his evolution from roots to singer-songwriter. In order: "Daydream" (a must); "Summer in the City" (#1 Hit!); "Nashville Cats" (arguably the FIRST country rock song - NYC hippies acknowledge "redneck" music). Sensitive singer-songwriter begins: "Darling be Home Soon". Last Big Hit "6 O'Clock". Just about my favorite 60's band - I still try to catch Sebastian if he gig's nearby.

[@chetcarman3530]

(The original Parent Trap was 1961, several years before this*)

[@lorikirkwood5414]

It is the "Magic of a young girl's heart!"