Tommy James & The Shondells - Crystal Blue Persuasion - 1969

Studio version, music video, lyrics.
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Look over yonder what do you see?
The sun is a-risin' most definitely
A new day is comin' people are changin'
Ain't it beautiful crystal blue persuasion
Better get ready gonna see the light
Love, love is the answer and that's all right
So don't you give up now so easy to find
Just look to your soul and open your mind
Crystal blue persuasion
It's a new vibration
Crystal blue persuasion, crystal
Blue persuasion
Maybe tomorrow when He looks down
Every green field and every town
All of his children every nation
There'll be peace and good brotherhood
Crystal blue persuasion

[@BIgDaddy-ow1zq]

This song is 99.1% pure

[@juakofoo94]

You're goddamn right

[@secondcomingofbast9908]

It's Classic Coke❤

[@zitrex7hi583]

Actually it's 99.2

[@patriciastaton6182]

❤

[@patriciastaton6182]

​@@zitrex7hi583❤

[@jordyncantrell215]

Just had my grandfather’s funeral yesterday. He didn’t want any fancy funeral service, he just requested that this song be played and that’s it. Miss him so much and needed to hear it again.

[@ramonacoleman4608]

Sincerest condolences 🙏 He is up there, singing his 🎵

[@Ab_43336]

F

[@Ab_43336]

My sympathies...same here And it's a beautiful. Morning the rascals. .my daughter doesn't care She hates me ..i grave life and a better life.

[@williamflack5767]

I am so sorry, heard this in my Grandfather 1964 Ford pick up. AM radio was the only thing extra. I learned to drive on. The simple life. What happened to us ? Love you all ❤️

[@joycecoletta7699]

He speaks thru music and at your quietest time.

[@froggie6608]

June 1969, I married my high school sweetheart. We left the church in my buddies 68 Dodge Charger, we were in the back seat. When Paul started the engine, this song was the first thing we heard on the radio. Really special meaning to me even after all these years.

[@t-bone6864]

I was born in '89. im 26. i wish i coulda lived in your era. you have golden memories.

[@davidsurnearsr8249]

The sixties and early seventies were a special time, it's hard to explain. Even with all of the unrest and political up heaval there was an innocence that rang through. The music was a message of love and hope that you don't find today.

[@dennisriblett4622]

Really ,You could hitch-hike anywhere and everybody stopped .

[@t-bone6864]

Dennis Riblett my dad said him and his friends would hitch hike,and instead of holding out their thumbs,theyd hold out a big bag of weed

[@catherinevaz6139]

Wow, wonderful...I was definitely born in the wrong era...

[@alanroy2228]

This song is 99.6% pure

[@BIgDaddy-ow1zq]

It's classic coke❤

[@pammiller942]

I'm 69 years old and I'm still grooving on this song this is a great song I always have Crystal Blue Persuasion in my brain❤ 0:16

[@doccarew9103]

Drafted in 69, wasn't smart enough to say hell no I won't go. Many young Americans never had the chance to hear this great music. Hope they have a rock band in heaven.

[@suerosner6539]

This is a beautiful song.Love the video.

[@timalan1630]

Sorry but the Iraq war as far as oil goes was the Bush's and only him, other people had other interest as far as artifacts from babylon, there are crates there that has stuff in them, marines was there that took that stuff out but where they took it nobody knows but it was not completely Oil. But like i said The Bush family was the only ones interested in the oil and the saudi's.

[@eldrizahn9511]

This was "our" song and the other part of "our" is sitting next to me and has been for the past 50 years.

[@karentravis1575]

So sweet, you brought a tear to my eye.

[@walterfeely1092]

That's amazing. Wishing you 50 more years

[@marianchacon5289]

CONGRATS! BLESS YOU BOTH!

[@delfinoguajardojr3165]

Look over yonder and what do you see and new day is coming! Woooooooooo!

[@bryanleigh6497]

@@walterfeely1092 Think he's gone 😄

[@PhuongNguyen-zb2en]

This song is 94.7% pure

[@christopherryan8]

99.1%

[@SrGreen02]

where's that number from?

[@patriciastaton6182]

@@SrGreen02 the movie

[@SrGreen02]

@@patriciastaton6182 wich part exactly?

[@patriciastaton6182]

@@SrGreen02 not sure I watch the whole series and it was so good I'm ready to watch it again

[@MikeMizz]

Song isn't about drugs, it's about peace, loving your fellow man because we're all the same regardless of your, race, creed, religion, anything. I was born in 1963, and growing up it was so much simpler then. The world was a huge place, no smartphones, no internet. Phones were all hooked to the wall, and one color, with a heavy cord connecting the handset to the phone. You'd go outside and play games, not walk around with a phone in your face all the time. Now the world's become very small, with a lot more darkness known about thanks to progress. Not saying it's all bad, but if I could go back, I'd do it in a second and poof...I'd be back to such a better time...believe it

[@terryomalley9669]

MikeMizz, Also, you could look at a woman back in the day, without worrying that she was going to either declare sexual harassment or even worse, kick you in the gonads. I would go back in a second.

[@pedromeza2398]

@@terryomalley9669 the exception to looking at women back then, was that her husband, father had the rights to kick you in the gonads, now a days we get arrested for doing that to you perverts and fools.

[@debbieh5620]

I agree 💯 😊

[@charlesstevens6705]

Mike you know what Eienstein the inventor said "Technology is going to make fools out of all of us if we dont corral it " .This is what has happened.I ride the train everyday and people no longer talk to each other anymore, they have headphones on their heads, or they are speaking on their phones. The "Twilight Zone " is no longer on television its on the streets of America. I went into a Stop & Shop and there was a huge robot moving about the store and about 9 people working inside the store !!!! 9 living souls in the store !!

[@themagicalgamer6522]

ok boomer

[@sheridan7303]

this s probably one of the most beautiful records ever recorded!! It has nothing to do with drugs. It is a spiritual song and one of his favorites. Tommy James said he was most proud of this recording and I am grateful he created it. It should be the National Anthem. God bless all souls whose hearts are this beautiful!!

[@johnspencer772]

Yes, I, too, will count this among the very beautiful songs recorded.. I do remember liking this as a teenager all those many years ago.

[@Kusoka1]

My grandma gave me a transistor radio, under my pillow at night waiting for this song. 60 and still loving this song.

[@cdl1952]

Ken : feel the same way , I just turned 65 and still think this song says it all ! All the best!

[@humbleevidenceaccepter7712]

My parents rented a summer cottage on Lake Huron in the earlier '70's. The radio was always on. Whenever I hear this song, the sun is just barely rising over the Lake. Dad and I are going fishing. Hardly a ripple and the poles are in the Yar Craft. Life is wonderful.

[@michaeltowle2607]

HUMBLE, I like to read the posts that tell a story that relates to the song. And I like your story (love you Dad).

[@juanpaez6349]

1969-2019, 50 years have passed and this song is still beautiful.

[@dennismclaurin1487]

This song IS worthy of a Nobel peace prize

[@HughMartell]

most definitely!

[@jillsmcfarland2001]

All popculture is Tavistock

[@ronbarrett7724]

I'm 64 and was born in San Francisco. I just love this song. When they show the Haight -Ashbury sign in the beginning, reminds me of home. Be safe people, we will all be ok.

[@karenelledge7034]

Yes we will

[@jacquelineperlmutter2725]

Love really is the answer

[@donnielee4136]

I was in the basic training at Fort Knox 1969. We playied every night at the PX, my favorite song ever

[@margaretchapman8340]

Lived in ky

[@brendafrasher8746]

This song was popular the Summer my father died. I was 9 years old and I still miss him every single day. 💔

[@mariemarie1505]

As a young girl I remember coming upon a family of hippies sitting at the plaza. I felt the love and peace all around them that that was the day I wanted to be one of them.. Dad said go ask your mother and mother said no. After fifty years I can still see their faces .

[@s_cuzz]

who cares who thinks what? be what you want to be , if it doesn't mean damage for others then it sallgoodman

[@mariemarie1505]

@UnSetMindLock I was only like ten years old. Although I did become a rebel years later lol

[@mariemarie1505]

@Joseph Brennan Yes he was ❤️

[@serenatwilite4005]

@@mariemarie1505 Sounds like you benefitted just by picking up on their groovy energy and good vibes even if you couldn't join them.

[@TheBob3759]

1969 was a great year for music. This song is one example why.

[@brettcurtis5710]

Over 50 years and still has The Message.....!!! Who's listening in 2020?

[@nicolekatcher1612]

Meeee

[@marianchacon5289]

PEOPLE WHO LOVE GOD!!! THE APPROPRIATE LYRICS FOR THE WORLD'S PROBLEMS OF UNPRECEDENTED TIMES. MERRY XMAS!!!

[@billharden7127]

Listening May 4th 2021.

[@climax522]

Listening Downunder. August 2021. Look to your soul. Open your mind ...

[@paulomarino6941]

Heisenberg brought me here

[@penisusgalantus]

+Paulo Marino me the expendables 2

[@mpape1980]

The Doors

[@franknstein8176]

breaking bad bitch!!!!

[@hollywoodmark]

I was 10 in 1969. Loved this song then, and love it now. ROCK!

[@charlesross1682]

me too turned 65today

[@fritzidler9871]

"Crystal Blue Persuasion" is the blue sky of summer to me. Laying on blankets on grass tanning next to the pool, watching cirrus clouds floating by high overhead, this song on the radio... so long ago, yes. A day like today, actually. My retired dad is visiting from Florida, siting outside, the house with the pool long gone. I'm going downstairs to chat and smoke cigars with him. Peace

[@nbloom1189]

Fritz Idler Makes me wanna cry. This song is so special. Make sure you play it now while you’re sitting in the backyard with your dad smoking cigars

[@mr.bnatural3700]

After my wedding we were so happy singing along with this song, riding along without a care in the world when a drunk hit us head on and my beautiful bride died in my arms. I miss you so much Susan.

[@fritzidler9871]

Dad passed away, last summer. He led a good life, missing his wife for 25 years. Together again.

[@glennjohnso310]

68 years old and still listening.

[@7272goldy]

Thank you, stranger, a person who just passed by and shared a good mood! With just one sentence, you changed my mood, my day, gave me a little happiness. Thanks a lot! God bless you, sir.

[@nanook5875]

Every Nation: They'll be Peace and good Brotherhood

[@sonnyboy8957]

I was 12 when this came out and have loved this song ever since!!!!!!!

[@timjones7547]

I recall sitting at a traffic light in my 67 GTO with this song playing. Back in the days when we believed music could shape the world, make it a better place! Youthful idealism......Love the song!

[@DubDidit]

I think memories are a commodity that will soon be very valuable. write it all down, in depth, your feelings of the time etc...i do it, and post it online. just a way for people to live brief moments of my life in their mind...

[@bebeautiful6613]

I’m 59 and I do really feel music shaped me. There is nothing like the music I grew up with 60-80’s. So much good and meaningful music. We were so fortunate to be young in that era ☺️😌

[@Moondoggy]

One of my top 10 songs of ALL TIME.

[@SoftOceanBreeze]

Who's here simply because this is a cool song and has never seen a single episode of breaking bad in their entire existence?

[@fmdvkkrkrkrk]

Watch Breaking Bad

[@SoftOceanBreeze]

@@fmdvkkrkrkrk but why tho?

[@laurarosalia8399]

I only watch my childhood memories wiith this song.

[@bdlc6832]

I am. I remember this song from my childhood days.

[@lizjarvis5449]

me!

[@Dana9437]

we're all in our 70's now -- this is still such a great song!

[@dburch7894]

This song can bring tears to my eyes. When this song came out I was in 10th grade in LA. My brother was in Viet Nam,” He’d do two tours.” We all had lost someone to war. This song represented a hope for peace and love in the world. I’d play this song over and over on the jut box at Gardunos on Whittier Blvd. Young people then really thought that our generation could and would, make a change. So, in 2018, when I re listen to this song, I sometimes cry.

[@tammyhanson7843]

D DOLLAR Hello my brother in law did not come out of it sane. How could anyone , being a door gunner in a helicopter you kill kill kill. God bless everyone

[@paulchristman2456]

Whittier Blvd.-----Bethesda, MD ?? Great town.

[@dominicdagostino8464]

God bless your bro cause of his and all his brothers sacrafices gave me the opportunity to serve my country for 21years in the usn god bless🇱🇷

[@mr.bnatural3700]

The world became what it is now when boomers were 100% in charge. This is the boomers legacy.

[@thebestgamer7283]

this was my dads ringtone and hearing the guitar brought back so many old feelings and memories

[@jefft4098]

Thank you breaking bad for introducing this classic song to a different generation "old soul". Love history and reading/listening about the 80's, 70's and 60's. Envious to those who grew up listening to this.

[@georgeb8701]

Jeff Timoteo >>> It was an amazing time.... the music of that era spoke about those times. Political, social upheaval. The f*ing war. Yeah, amazing times....✌🏻🇺🇸

[@rosspbarnett458]

One of my favorite songs of all time !

[@georgesmith3158]

3 years to this day Marci passed, would still be here if the doctor listened 2 her ❤ a fib didn't shock it back into rhythm! Great Song we listen 2 it back 69' before I ship out.

[@pigtowski]

This song is over fifty yrs old and people still commenting…fine music ages like fine wine❤

[@JonnyMG123]

This song came out 21 years before I was born but it just gives me absolute chills every single time I hear it. Almost like a nostalgia and yearning for a time I never experienced. Anyone else?

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

I was 14 yrs old back in 1969 when this was hit. I'd go back and stay. So in love with a cute young lady in my neighborhood. And she was the 1st girl I ever kissed. 💏♥️

[@KliKaeL]

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sehnsucht Look this word up my man. It's german.

[@JonnyMG123]

@@KliKaeL Yeah sounds about right!

[@JonnyMG123]

@@usmc-veteran73-77 That's awesome!

[@geneobrien8907]

"Did you ever dream about a place that you can't recall ever having been to before? A place that maybe only exists in your imagination. Someplace far away, half remembered when you wake up. When you were there though, you knew the language, you knew your way around. That was the sixties." - Peter Fonda in the movie, The Limey I'm 71 now and that may best describe the 60's for those who were part of the counterculture. It was a very special time.

[@crystalcheyenne9559]

I was only 8 yrs young when this song came out in 1969. Not sure I understood what was going on in the World back then. However, I loved💗this song bcuz my name "Crystal" was in it. My close friends still call me "Crystal Blue"!💙 This song will always be one of my favorites!🎵

[@jthoen61]

Hard to believe this song is 50 years old. I remember it like it was yesterday.

[@ldickerson8193]

Loved it in the 70's and still do in 2024, that was music back then❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@FKP_1510]

theres a band that makes music sounds EXACTLY like this style of music if you want to listen to 70s inspired music made today give this a check out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/haPPk6JvjNCNaKc&ab_channel=DeathGrips

[@albertchin1050]

"Maybe tomorrow, when He looks down, on every green field, in every town, all of His children, in every nation, there'll be peace and good, brotherhood..." Was my hope when I heard this song as a kid in the 60s. Still is.

[@olympiawashdrummer]

Amen

[@Highheels4ever]

Jeez, I still dance this song from the great Tommy James and the Shondells. Very nice song and rhythm too. Crystal Blue Persuasion is a classic of a great time, it is a song which is timeless. LOVE Crystal Blue Persuasion, just love it and I will continue dancing it. Let the good times roll! YAY!

[@pattyhouck8477]

I've commented on this one a few times because the song ment so much to me. but maybe I should say more. if you grew up then, you would know what I'm trying to say. we were young and the world and all it's possibilities lay before us. yes different then. no so much crap confusing our minds like today. thank God I grew up then! say what you will! it was for me fun, easy, no real stress and just the fact that I looked forward to each new day without fear and so much joy. yeah, I grew up in southern California. ..what a great place to grow up in the 70's. Lord what I wouldn't do to do it again. just my experience I guess.. many remember it different I suppose. I'm truly thankful I had this time in my life. I'm 59 now and think of it alot. I watch my 14 year old granddaughter and she struggles with bullying and the whole social media bullshit. I try my best to calm her fears and tell her it will be ok. but I know it wont. she will deal with this till she is out of high school. that was not how it was when I was in school. man I hate this! and what about after school? will she be wrecked as a human being? I don't know. The world has gone to shit, folks! so guess what? some good ol medical marihuana for me and like the the song says, yeah I will be alright... I still believe in peace and good brotherhood. Crystal Blue Persuasion! ah ha! take care people out there and God bless! !

[@zaid22287]

as a 19 year old today i find this so pure and uplifting

[@georgeb8701]

Patty Houck >>> kids your granddaughters age have to be smarter now. The challenges present now require crucial critical thinking skills and abilities. In an intelligent, unbiased way. You, Ms. Houck, must help your granddaughter by continuing to reassure her and encourage her to be a strong, independent young woman. And to get her education! Remember the activism of that era. The youth of today cannot become apathetic and stand by and not express themselves. Yes, I remember.... Those were, and these are, the GOOD OLD DAYS .... 📻🎶🎵🎶🎵✌🏻🇺🇸

[@susanBaca107]

This was my Mom's Favorite Song. I miss you Mama.

[@DeineMudda313313]

Sorry for your loss :(

[@susanBaca107]

Thank you.

[@02_uw70]

Rip to ur momma!!!

[@mebell1948]

I was in Vietnam during '68 and '69 on Swift Boats and loved this music back then. Mark Bell

[@craigslistrro709]

I remember when it ended... I was like WTF? how does it just end???... The war was all I ever knew until I was 10 yrs old

[@jsteelman1000]

Hello Mark, I was in Viet Nam too in the 1960's I was in Da Nang.

[@for8861]

Thanks for your service!

[@isaacmarquez63]

Careless whisper

[@willhernandez817]

This jam is timeless & will never get old, only the listeners. 19 in '69 & remember this like it was yesterday, here in 2024.

[@michaelluciano1980]

Doesn't get much better than this, folks.

[@7272goldy]

Да, однозначно! Шикарная! Душа поёт, когда слышу эту песню.

[@ritahernandez8630]

It’s 2021.... still listening to this song. STILL HOPEFUL. ♥️

[@MelvynLawes]

I was only in my teenage Days when I heard this song and have loved since I'm 72 now

[@daviddragona1853]

THIS SOUND IS GONE FOREVER HOW SAD 😔 LETS HOPE THE YOUNG PEOPLE WILL GET TURNED ON TO IT

[@margaret4807]

AMEN 🙏

[@jefferycastle7366]

It's not gone,....it's still influencing people!

[@russelllane4481]

This song needs too be broadcast worldwide everyday too the world leaders and maybe through the grace of our loving god they will open there closed eyes and hardened hearts I mean really people enough is enough!!!!!!!!

[@_cloudiiskxy_158]

Russell Lane Wish we had another Robert F. Kennedy

[@wendystroupe8058]

AMEN

[@marianchacon5289]

I GREATLY APPRECIATE YOUR COMMENT. WE THE LIGHT = GOD TO FILL THIS WORLD WITH HIS PEACE. TQ

[@marianchacon5289]

@@_cloudiiskxy_158 ABSOLUTELY RIGHT!!!!

[@nbloom1189]

It’s just not enough when I play it every day. This whole bloody world should hear this song every day, especially in Brazil and Italy and China where they are suffering with COVID-19. Wish we still had Pirate Radio

[@thaneofwhiterun3562]

An unbelievable amount of chill, peace and optimism emanates from this song. Memories from a childhood I had forgotten, dreams of a future I have never seen. We need to build a pedestal for this song somewhere.

[@terrylembke8100]

I wish they made music like this today . Maybe people wouldn't be so mean and angry .

[@radiodazearchives-formemor7478]

E👺XACTLY!

[@ricksaunders8074]

The teens are now in their 60's - 70's Living conservative lifes However we still have the best music ever

[@garyt3358]

We don’t realize how great we had it in 1969!

[@02_uw70]

I rly wish I was a teen during the 60s sometimes to experience the crazy times

[@callahanburke8486]

We never do.

[@mr.bnatural3700]

That was the year my brother was killed in Vietnam and my Mom left us kids to fend for ourselves

[@annalizardi]

This must be one of the top songs I've ever heard. The atmosphere created by its sound gives me a lot of peace and joy. I just close my eyes and think everything is OK. ❤

[@janetaldrich7747]

Oh, summer when I was a kid ... wish I could go back ...

[@B4Usmilelaugh]

Look over yonder What do you see? The sun is a-rising Most definitely A new day is coming (ooh, ooh) People are changing Ain't it beautiful? (Ooh, ooh) Crystal blue persuasion Better get ready to see the light Love, love is the answer (ooh, ooh) And that's all right So don't you give up now (ooh, ooh) So easy to find Just look to your soul (your soul) And open your mind Crystal blue persuasion, hmm, hmm It's a new vibration Crystal blue persuasion Crystal Blue persuasion Maybe tomorrow When he looks down On every green field (ooh, ooh) And every town All of his children And every nation There'll be peace and good brotherhood Crystal blue persuasion, yeah Crystal blue persuasion, aah-aah Crystal blue persuasion, aah-aah (Crystal blue persuasion, aah-aah)

[@3MsGrandma]

Thank you!

[@leannshelton8234]

Got my first kiss with this song!!! I am 66 now and it brings back those special moments. Come on people let's get it together.be kind.be safe and do what's right in this country.crystal blue life forward

[@szuperrosszarcu]

- SAY MY NAME - uh... Tommy James? - YOU'RE GODDAMN RIGHT

[@lulugodzilla]

I was a full-fledged Army brat during this war, 101st ABD. I wasn't supposed to like this stuff, but I did. And my sister and I would sing it. Long, long ago.

[@michaelvarble4392]

Born in 50s lived this music and it's all I listen to I don't think there's been anything ever that was better.

[@zenadeleon7785]

I was born in 67. But I remember hearing this as a child and thought this was one of the best songs I had heard. I'm 52 going on 53, and this song still gives me goosebumps. I was a teen in the '80's, and to me, the music of the'60's-'80's are the best. Music of today has NOTHING on the music of my childhood and teen years......

[@revasserk2462]

from china，from tvshow breaking bad. born in 97. diggin in 70s

[@tammyhanson7843]

I have a couple years on you, born in 63. I had an older sister and we would dance to Saturday on the tv. Her husband was a door gunner for several tours, could not conform back. He died. But I had those white go go boots

[@shevyb.2611]

It doesn't matter how old this song gets? it's one of the best of all times. "WHAT AN WONDERFUL ERA THIS WAS". there won't ever be another or more beautiful song than this one. I don't care what anybody else says. It send a strong love message. LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT.

[@Earthplantsandsunshine]

Shevy B. Awesome song!! Definitely good vibes. My Mother was a hippy so I feel you...good music like this is rare nowadays

[@ambersofia9681]

We really need this song nowadays

[@intercommerce]

Wonder where all these people are all now? Some dead, some old, some getting there. Others may remember the song, but not the vibe....which this song captures beautifully.

[@ljre3397]

Oh I remember the vibe and it was wonderful, hopeful unlike today.

[@miguelmontano637]

This was music. 50 years later, sounds fresh and better than ever. 60s please come back!. We need more of this.

[@cjweber6771]

A message that is very appropriate and much needed in the current time!

[@anthonyd.8734]

I was thinking the same thing. That's why I came to listen to pay this song and see the comments. It's not elevator music; it's better than crap that's playing on the radio today. This song is very deep and was well written ahead of its time!

[@jillsmcfarland2001]

Same syop running now

[@dianemillican9227]

1 yr.after this song my little bro.went to Vietnam & never came back!RIP MY BABY BRO.JAN.30TH 1970 I MISS HIM EVERY DAY!!

[@williamosbornjr.3458]

Diane, I was born on Jan. 30th 1954, I have an Older Sister named Diana. She was born on Jan. 30th 1953. My 16th Birthday, and my Sister's 17th were Celebrations. Being a Military Veteran of 22 years, makes me Never forget the Sacrifice your Brother Laid on the Altar of Freedom. I do Not know Your Brother's Name, But His Sacrifice will Never Be Forgotten in my Heart! I too lost a Younger to Cancer at age 28 in 1989. I miss him too.

[@KvltKommando]

may he rest in peace

[@allisterjanewoodstrover9931]

diane millican so sorry to hear of your terrible loss.

[@allisterjanewoodstrover9931]

So terrible.... Sorry for your loss. Awful.

[@debranewman5130]

Ocean City Boardwalk-1972-early morning sitting on a bench watching the waves and said to myself, this is the perfect song! Listened to it last night 51 years later- brought me right back!

[@billdowning7840]

They were good times

[@georgeannrichardson6558]

This is one of my best songs that will never be outdated, Such a euphoria comes over me when I listen to this song.

[@MrHundoTSA]

I had an art teacher at Lakewood high school named Mr. Reyes and he would always play music from this era in his class. This song included. At the time I was just a young punk with no understanding of the greatness of this music or the teacher who played it. Now I play this song and many others from Mr. Reyes' class everyday.

[@scotty8254]

MrHundoTSA Great story. I love these types to. Exspecialy when you compare them to what was going on in history at the same moment. Change! It's what's happening now. Big change!

[@charleswolf1066]

I was fortunate to grow up during this time, I miss the 60's. There will never be another time like it again.

[@johnsimth1606]

Due to meth we have anarchy

[@jmarie92625]

And we all survived without the internet or cell phones. At least songs like this live on and take us back to a much simpler time. I don't begrudge the medical advancements that we've enjoyed over the last 50 years, but our world is moving way too fast for my taste. Just think if we had seriously addressed climate change 50 years ago, instead of leaving a less than desirable planet for our loved ones to inhabit. It's sad but true.

[@RandysFiftySevenChevy]

Loved this hearing this on KHJ radio while riding with my brother to High School

[@thedonwesley5279]

KRLA for me !

[@donnavorce8856]

KHJ. Never would have remembered that till I read your comment. Now it's all clear. Remember the jingle? 93 KHJ 🎶🎵🎶🎶🎶

[@user-cj9lm3rh2g]

According to James's manager, James was actually inspired by his readings of the Book of Ezekiel, which (he remembered as) speaking of a blue Shekhinah light that represented the presence of the Almighty God, and of the Book of Isaiah and Book of Revelation, which tell of a future age of brotherhood of mankind, living ... That's what this song is about a reflection from the good old book The Bible 🙏

[@mauricewascom658]

THANK You for the Enlightenment❗ I was in Pre-Seminary in the 60s when the song came out. That sounds like it belongs together all right. The school I went to was rather strict and we didn't have a chance to discuss much rock and roll LOL. I will dig deeper into the scriptures you mentioned, but the glow of the Shekinah protected the children of Israel in the wilderness and the cloud gave them shade by day ❗✡️✝️🛐🙏🏼❤️ I'm like Gramps here, was a good tune back in the day and I'm enjoying it now. RIP Gramps ❗❤️👍🏼❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@smatthes2570]

Amen ....

[@user-mc9qh9xc6v]

Well it was a time, 1969, where there was a belief in the possibility of a brotherhood of man, a unity, an ethnic melting pot where we'd all mix in and become "coffee coloured children by the score"... With or without the Christian religion and other dogma. This song was an epiphany of those times.

[@dwightpowell6673]

​@@user-mc9qh9xc6vWhite people are the reason we're not one "coffee" colored people.

[@edwinmercado4802]

Memories nothing but memories with this song brings tears to my eyes! Was only five years old but I remember it like it was yesterday were did the years go to. my God I'm turning 56 this year wow can't believe how much time go so fast in front of your life......😪.....

[@nbloom1189]

Edwin Mercado I hear you. I play the song over and over again with my eyes closed and tears in my eyes

[@waynemoores]

Turned 65 yesterday...would sure love to be young again...but not if I had to miss all that...feel sorry for kids today...at least my kids know better

[@prayergate8388]

Turned 67 a month ago. My sentiments exactly! Golly!

[@kareno8634]

Peace to You and your Kids; Mine Knows Better as well. He Spreads his knowledge, Trying to get others to understand - most Do. Wouldn't have it any other way. ~ *

[@MsRandieK]

Happy Belated 1952 me 2 ✌️♥️ ahh we had FUN

[@centralparocker8886]

They say 65 is the new 40....Just regress a few more years....

[@waynemoores]

Still get up and run around the lake every day. Partied downtown last night. I guess 65 is the new 40. Some 20 year olds that I was working with thought I was putting them on when I told them my age after having worked with them for a couple of years. They also said my wife looks pretty hot. So all in all, guess I'll take it.

[@eileenjackson4750]

Such a beautiful song…. So remember those times…

[@jefferycastle7366]

Still Relevant today!

[@rickpetroske891]

The era of turn on , tune in , drop out . For me at 12 years old in '69 I remember listening to Crystal Blue Persuasion on the radio at night . Most likely a small pocket radio 9- volt battery tucked under your pillow . Remember those ? AM Stations like WLS , WCFL , WABC , to name a few . Truly the wonder years .

[@tonygray5099]

(WOW)!!!!!!. TALK ABOUT A BLAST FROM THE PAST THAT'S A UNDERSTATEMENT.

[@markhartung]

I listened to this on the beach in Ft. Lauderdale on 77 WABC out of the city at night with my love; circa 74..........At sunrise , the signal would disappear.....

[@rickpetroske891]

@@markhartung Tuning across the AM radio dial at night . That was our internet back then . Some huge market stations with signals that covered many states . Had a big impact on record sales for all in the music business .

[@robertthacher2660]

I was 16 and had a job! It was a glorius time to be alive!

[@robertthacher2660]

I listened to WRKO in Boston!

[@davidperez3256]

The 60's had the greatest music ever, no doubt about it!

[@MikePGalvan1991]

Reminds me of my mom.. I Love and Miss you so much momma❤🎶🎶

[@mysoul9726]

May she rest in peace

[@radiodazearchives-formemor7478]

In 1969, though I was only 7 years old, even I understood this song. Peace and love. More than just money and survival. Belief in something bigger than self. Look at what's happening now in 2023. What is wrong with people?

[@MariaGazda]

They repeatedly listen to 'angry' so-called music! Plus the shattering knowledge of corruption/greed at all levels...the de-volution of society as a whole. Makes it difficult to stay Loving and Positive...but we must rise above. LOVE IS the Strongest Power my Friends! Give a listen to a favorite song: "Samba Pa Ti - Jose Feliciano/Santana" The footage is old but sounds soo Good! Blessings...pay it forward ;)

[@eggedon6112]

People now live in fear. They only care for themselves and worship false idols.

[@tyhliaaaa]

Oh look! You aren’t the only one listening to this masterpiece in 2021 😉

[@cynthiabennett405]

They don’t make music like this anymore…. 60 and 70 🎶

[@jackkellydunn4079]

"Maybe tomorrow when he looks down,on every green field,ooh ooh,and every town,all of his children,and every nation,They'll be peace and good,brotherhood," This song is based on Isaiah 9:7"To peace there will be no end."

[@heddyfusco]

First heard it at 12 and hooked ever since. Just saw him May 2024 in NY. He is still rockin it and he’s in his 70’s!! Probably the only original member but was amazing to see! ❤

[@EristiCat]

I’m afraid the 60’s will never come again in my lifetime. What a time it was.

[@ukrandr]

38 years to go. I won't see them either.

[@jeffreyconner2937]

The Vietnam war and civil rights movement. It wasn't all peaches and cream back then.

[@jeffreyconner2937]

@Alex Erami that is certainly true.

[@jeffreyconner2937]

@Alex Erami Former vice president and secretary of defense Dick Cheney received a number of college deferments during Vietnam.

[@wastrel09]

@@jeffreyconner2937 so did Joe Biden

[@skeeterblanton5226]

77 now and thanks to YOU TUBE that I can come here and remember all my favorite memory songs of past loves and friends....On YOU TUBE memories do not grow old....

[@jaguarhouse333]

bless you man

[@alexlewis5182]

Did you go to Woodstock and If you did what was it like? Lol

[@skeeterblanton5226]

@@alexlewis5182 ....In August, 69 I was living on the beach in Fla. and having too much fun to go....Looking back I wish I had gone....That was such a special time in America to be young and is still the best of my memories....

[@marykinard790]

Love this song! It brings back so many memories. Simpler and easier times. Hippies, love, and peace. Those were the days. If only I could go back to them. ❤

[@prshr6145]

They were just riding off the hard work of those before them. That is exactly why we have an abundance of rich, leftist who horde their wealth and want the rest of all of us to pay for the social programs they support.

[@vanzammerz]

Wasn’t born for ten more years. Heard this working in a good store 20 years ago and it still pops in my head.

[@Circuit7Active]

I played this all of the time on a jukebox in a pizzaria in New York for 10 cents a song. I'm glad it's free now.

[@troiames1758]

Blue scape commercial bought me here, I love the positive lift message n this song, if ever there was a time, the time is now.

[@ms.imaginary6544]

Troi Ames Me too Troi

[@kevinmcgiffin10]

Child of the 60s and this was my song. We need peace and good and brotherhood .

[@sharonwilliams1014]

This song reminds me so much in the summer of the 60’s. What a jam!!

[@darkdiamondgirl8849]

EXACTLY!!!

[@Kim63146]

I was six years old. I loved this song! Omg! It's one of my all-time favorites. Our era had the best music. ❤🎵 🎉🌹!

[@phillipsolesky2677]

Crimson and clover also

[@heentlasaa9974]

wow, a timeless classic from the 60s, what an awesome period with such a diversity of music. I love this tune, sounds as fresh as the day it was recorded. I just love Analog recordings where every record was a sound file with its own unique properties, not compressed to the point where lose the highs, miss and bass.

[@jasonvb]

✌🏼

[@KohiHD]

This comment section: 75%- people relating the song to breaking bad 25%- Nostalgic comments about past times

[@davidknight2749]

put me in the 25% even tho i loved Breaking Bad. This song is LaDonna '69 and nothing else. My Brown eyed girl.

[@rickylafleur9855]

Someday a psychiatrist should study the people who make those stats.

[@jeice3714]

@@rickylafleur9855 yes

[@JuanIparraguirre]

LMAO!!

[@youtubecommentor4480]

This song has staying power!

[@jensenon]

I remember hearing this song on a am radio when it was new, I was 9 and I told my mom that it was the best song I had ever heard. it’s still up there❤️

[@KIZERVONZINGER]

Nice hot summer day on the way to the Beach! Oh the Memories this song brings.

[@paulorlando3417]

Absolutely