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One of the most joyful bands of the mid- to late '60s, the Lovin' Spoonful, led by John Sebastian's songwriting and singing, had a string of good-time hits in the latter part of the decade, all of which are here, including the classics "Do You Believe in Magic," "Daydream," and the thundering "Summer in the City," as well as two-thirds of the infectious did/didn't series, "Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind," "Didn't Want to Have to Do It" (not included in this set) and "You Didn't Have to Be So Nice," all three of which have refreshingly simple melodies and approaches. There are several other Spoonful collections on the market, and most of them will have these same songs, so there's no particular reason to seek this one out over any of the others. The essential hits from this fun band are here, though.
© Steve Leggett /TiVo
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The Lovin' Spoonful, Performer - Erik Jacobsen, Producer - John Sebastian, Composer - John Sebastian, Lyricist
Originally released 1965. All rights reserved by Sony Music Entertainment
The Lovin' Spoonful, Performer - Erik Jacobsen, Producer - John Sebastian, Composer - John Sebastian, Lyricist
Originally released 1965 Kama Sutra Records. All rights reserved by Sony Music Entertainment
Zal Yanovskyacels, Composer - Zal Yanovskyacels, Lyricist - Joe Butler, Composer - Joe Butler, Lyricist - The Lovin' Spoonful, Performer - Peter Stampfel, Composer - Peter Stampfel, Lyricist - Steve Boone, Composer - Steve Boone, Lyricist - John Sebastian, Composer - John Sebastian, Lyricist - Stephen Weber, Composer - Stephen Weber, Lyricist
Originally released 1965 Kama Sutra Records. All rights reserved by Sony Music Entertainment
The Lovin' Spoonful, Performer - Erik Jacobsen, Producer - John Sebastian, Composer - John Sebastian, Lyricist
(P) 1966 Kama Sutra Records. All rights reserved by Sony Music Entertainment
The Lovin' Spoonful, Performer - Erik Jacobsen, Producer - John Sebastian, Composer - John Sebastian, Lyricist
Originally released 1966 Kama Sutra Records. All rights reserved by Sony Music Entertainment
S. Boone, Composer - S. Boone, Lyricist - The Lovin' Spoonful, Performer - Erik Jacobsen, Producer - John Sebastian, Composer - John Sebastian, Lyricist
Originally released 1966 Kama Sutra Records. All rights reserved by Sony Music Entertainment
Joe Butler, Composer - Joe Butler, Lyricist - The Lovin' Spoonful, Performer - Erik Jacobsen, Producer - John Sebastian, Composer - John Sebastian, Lyricist
Originally released 1966 Kama Sutra Records. All rights reserved by Sony Music Entertainment
The Lovin' Spoonful, Performer - Erik Jacobsen, Producer - Steve Boone, Composer - Steve Boone, Lyricist - John Sebastian, Composer - John Sebastian, Lyricist - Mark Sebastian, Composer - Mark Sebastian, Lyricist
Originally released 1966. All rights reserved by Sony Music Entertainment
The Lovin' Spoonful, Performer - Erik Jacobsen, Producer - John Sebastian, Composer - John Sebastian, Lyricist
(P) Recorded prior to 1972. All rights reserved by BMG Music
The Lovin' Spoonful, Performer - Erik Jacobsen, Producer - John Sebastian, Composer - John Sebastian, Lyricist - Zalman Yanovsky, Composer - Zalman Yanovsky, Lyricist
(P) Recorded prior to 1972. All rights reserved by BMG Music
The Lovin' Spoonful, Performer - Erik Jacobsen, Producer - John Sebastian, Composer - John Sebastian, Lyricist
(P) Recorded prior to 1972. All rights reserved by BMG Music
Artie Schroeck, Orchestrator - The Lovin' Spoonful, Performer - The Lovin' Spoonful, Arranger - Erik Jacobsen, Producer - John Sebastian, Composer - John Sebastian, Lyricist
(P) Originally Recorded Prior to 1972. All Rights Reserved by BMG Music Special Products.
Joe Wissert, Producer - Jerry Yester, Orchestrator - The Lovin' Spoonful, Performer - The Lovin' Spoonful, Producer - John Sebastian, Composer - John Sebastian, Lyricist - Jim Friedman, Conductor
(P) Recorded prior to 1972. All rights reserved by BMG Music
Joe Wissert, Producer - Jerry Yester, Orchestrator - The Lovin' Spoonful, Performer - The Lovin' Spoonful, Producer - John Sebastian, Composer - John Sebastian, Lyricist - Jim Friedman, Conductor
(P) Recorded prior to 1972. All rights reserved by BMG Music
Album review
One of the most joyful bands of the mid- to late '60s, the Lovin' Spoonful, led by John Sebastian's songwriting and singing, had a string of good-time hits in the latter part of the decade, all of which are here, including the classics "Do You Believe in Magic," "Daydream," and the thundering "Summer in the City," as well as two-thirds of the infectious did/didn't series, "Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind," "Didn't Want to Have to Do It" (not included in this set) and "You Didn't Have to Be So Nice," all three of which have refreshingly simple melodies and approaches. There are several other Spoonful collections on the market, and most of them will have these same songs, so there's no particular reason to seek this one out over any of the others. The essential hits from this fun band are here, though.
© Steve Leggett /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 14 track(s)
- Total length: 00:34:49
- Main artists: The Lovin' Spoonful
- Composer: John Sebastian
- Label: Buddah - Legacy
- Genre: Folk
Originally Recorded 1965, 1966, 1967. All rights reserved by BMG Music. (P) 2008 BMG Music.
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