Such an underrated band. Terry is so talented. He wrote Cherish, Everything That Touches You, Six Man Band and Requiem for the Masses. He looks great with the beard.
I think that they should be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame - facebook.com/Induct-The-Association-into-The-Rock-and-Roll-Hall-of-Fame-296010147619371/?modal=admin_todo_tour
@@mrb4886 They are in terms of all the hidden gems on their LPs that most folk haven't heard. Also they could really rock out when they wanted to but were tagged 'soft rock'.
I saw them twice during this early 80s timeframe- fantastic cabaret style show at Harrahs. And as a bonus you got all the great songs and performances, those wonderful harmonies. Feel so fortunate to have seen the original lineup (minus Brian, rip) 14-ish years after I bought Windy as a kid, my second-ever 45. A few years later in the mid 80s saw them still with several og members and they were great once again
The current hit was Dreamer sang by Jules. All members were in and out. Jules is currently on his fourth stint,Jim on his third. The record can be found at Forever Young in Arlington, Texas.
They first recorded on Valiant Records, a Warner Brothers sub label.The Cascades of 'Rhythm of the Rain' fame also an early soft pop group from California,recorded on the same Red armor label.
Wait. Why were they on American Bandstand in 1981. Was this one of those things where they were booked in 1967, but couldnt' show up for 14 years?! LOL
The only original member of the group, not present for this interview, is Brian Cole who died of an overdose in 1972. Before Larry Ramos joined in 1967, the original group was Brian Cole, Terry Kirkman, Russ Giguere, Jim Yester, Ted Blueschel Jr. and Gary ( Jules ) Alexander.
Yes, Brian Cole passed away from a drug overdose in 1972, shortly after the Association released their "Waterbeds In Trinidad" album on Columbia Records.
Probably why Russ kind of paused when he mentioned how Brian "passed on" Probably his way of going, Yea, Mr. Clark, please out of respect don't get more into it kind of thing
Michael Potter Did the other members know he had a problem?. What's the back story? He seemed like a cool guy. Just hearing about him on the anniversary of his death. They dont seem like the kind of band that would have this kind of problem. If that doesn't sound too naive.
No, doesn't sound naïve. I am sure at the very least certain members knew of his issue if not the entire band but they kept it to themselves. Of course, I am just speculating on all of this. If you are close to people and hang around them a lot (like a band tends to do) I am sure they would notice certain behaviors the person is doing. Some people would make the member go to rehab ASAP, others would go, well, do your own thing as long as the band isn't affected by it. Have no idea what the band did in this case or how much they knew. I am sure the ones who knew him the best tried to step in and help any way they could but he just may have been to far gone for anyone to help. Great band and good people.
I saw The Association at a small club in Dayton, OH around 1981. They were very good, had great harmonies and were very approachable.
The Association is truly one of the greatest bands of the late 60s . Such memorable songs . R.I.P Larry Ramos and Terry Kirkland.
Such an underrated band. Terry is so talented. He wrote Cherish, Everything That Touches You, Six Man Band and Requiem for the Masses. He looks great with the beard.
mysticmaverick1 at 67, I have developed a
Crush on Terry Kirkman!!! How fun is that???? He is a very talented and divinely connected human being.
I think that they should be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame - facebook.com/Induct-The-Association-into-The-Rock-and-Roll-Hall-of-Fame-296010147619371/?modal=admin_todo_tour
mysticmaverick1 terry looks like John Ritter with a beard
Never underrated. BS term.
@@mrb4886 They are in terms of all the hidden gems on their LPs that most folk haven't heard. Also they could really rock out when they wanted to but were tagged 'soft rock'.
They are such awesome talents with a sound
that is all their own, truly unique and timeless!
Love these guys, everything they touched turned out magic.
my first ever concert 1989!!!
i will always love them
The original bass player did die of an overdose of heroin. Larry died of cancer. The other five originals are still with us.
Brian Cole was a big loss. He was one of the first big names to die from a speedball OD. Sad.
@@isabellafinegold Brian has been gone a long time but it’s good to see he is still remembered. He was a talent lost too soon.
@@valerieteti1755 Thank you. He was my uncle (Dad's brother).
@@isabellafinegold Thank you. He was my uncle and I love watching these videos and seeing nice comments like yours.
@@meggancole8959 You’re welcome Meggan. How nice to have Brian as your uncle! I’m sure he was a great man to know.
RIP Terry and thank you for such beautiful tunes
I saw them twice during this early 80s timeframe- fantastic cabaret style show at Harrahs. And as a bonus you got all the great songs and performances, those wonderful harmonies. Feel so fortunate to have seen the original lineup (minus Brian, rip) 14-ish years after I bought Windy as a kid, my second-ever 45.
A few years later in the mid 80s saw them still with several og members and they were great once again
Miss Brian Cole, who passed away. He was a great part of The Association.
My daughter is 11 and loves the association
Cute
Talented men! RIP Larry!
The current hit was Dreamer sang by Jules. All members were in and out. Jules is currently on his fourth stint,Jim on his third. The record can be found at Forever Young in Arlington, Texas.
RIP Brian Cole Larry Ramos.
i just wish this comeback had lasted
I was in junior high when this group was very popular, The DJ on the local radio station would call them A1Association.
and the point is?
@@errorsofmodernism9715 Figure it out
They first recorded on Valiant Records, a Warner Brothers sub label.The Cascades of 'Rhythm of the Rain' fame also an early soft pop group from California,recorded on the same Red armor label.
RIP Terry Kirkman. 😞
I wonder if anyone's ever going to do a really good documentary or biopic on this band.
there's one here on youtube
They certainly deserve it!
@@pkoven Link please.
@@angelaackerman8934 ruclips.net/video/fCLZznRQeOw/видео.html
There has at least been two books written about them including one by Russ.
Terry is my daughters favorite member
Larry Ramos Kauai Boy🤠
They did their last Hot 100 song "Dreamer" on Elektra Records.
nice guys
clarks a pro, always
Wait. Why were they on American Bandstand in 1981. Was this one of those things where they were booked in 1967, but couldnt' show up for 14 years?! LOL
there are about 3 members missing from when they were on Where The Action Is.
The only original member of the group, not present for this interview, is Brian Cole who died of an overdose in 1972. Before Larry Ramos joined in 1967, the original group was Brian Cole, Terry Kirkman, Russ Giguere, Jim Yester, Ted Blueschel Jr. and Gary ( Jules ) Alexander.
All of the classic lineup is here except for Brian (RIP 1972). The keyboard player was a recent add on as Terry said.
Was Jules Alexander kind of in and out of the group?
drhogfan - i read once that he left in '67 to study meditation, but returned the following year
what was the record out at the time of this that Dick mentioned
That song was called "Dreamer"
So much HAIR!!!
Pros
Classic
Didn't the bass player die of a drug overdosage?
Yes, Brian Cole passed away from a drug overdose in 1972, shortly after the Association released their "Waterbeds In Trinidad" album on Columbia Records.
yes
Probably why Russ kind of paused when he mentioned how Brian "passed on" Probably his way of going, Yea, Mr. Clark, please out of respect don't get more into it kind of thing
Michael Potter Did the other members know he had a problem?. What's the back story? He seemed like a cool guy. Just hearing about him on the anniversary of his death. They dont seem like the kind of band that would have this kind of problem. If that doesn't sound too naive.
No, doesn't sound naïve. I am sure at the very least certain members knew of his issue if not the entire band but they kept it to themselves. Of course, I am just speculating on all of this. If you are close to people and hang around them a lot (like a band tends to do) I am sure they would notice certain behaviors the person is doing. Some people would make the member go to rehab ASAP, others would go, well, do your own thing as long as the band isn't affected by it. Have no idea what the band did in this case or how much they knew. I am sure the ones who knew him the best tried to step in and help any way they could but he just may have been to far gone for anyone to help. Great band and good people.
Love the association,but they don’t play anything in this vid
1:53 he musta had some bad breath
Russ Giguere looks like Ronald McDonald.
Russ looks like Ronald McDonald.