One of my favorite songs and favorite music duos of all time,Seals and Crofts performing "Hummingbird". Their official website is at www.sealsandcrofts.com/
These two are one of the greatest DUO's of ALL TIME! Their voices were simply magic together. Wish they had continued their career into later in their lives. They had SOOO much more they could have given us. We are all fortunate to be able to listen to what they did though, pure MAGIC.
Just a suggestion: Try listening to their often-overlooked earlier album, "Down Home". Some excellent material and the same musical journey(s). The same "Transitions" you speak of.
hey! if you can find the beatles 'words of love' , keep those, and use very sparingly: there's a serious shortage! but for someone like you, i bet more could quickly be invented, fashioned, but never fabricated.. derived, but not contrived! savour that *chill*, perhaps it only returns so-many-times, but there's safe ways to eternity-and-back, in fact, this track's probly one of the safest ways there-and-back:
i know, i know, i know, *allegedly*, some 'buddy', named holly, wrote words-of-love, but he gave those up and that's the name-of-the-game, cuz, oh, that's what dreams are-made-of~
Hummingbird is my favorite Seals&Crofts song along with the songs Summer Breeze and Ruby Dee&Billie Lee. This song is an example of a time when music was real--so vastly superior to the so-called music of today.
One of the most beautiful intros to a song I have ever heard. Each line keeps building you up to the beginning of the song. The lyrics are very spiritual and magical just like the hummingbird! I never tire of it. RIP Seals you found your calling in life. This is timeless music! Good for the soul!
Sitting here listening to all their music on youtube. It makes me feel so happy. Their harmonies are beautiful and I love the combination of mandolin and guitar.
Imagine seeing these guys, as opener for Crosby, Stills, and Nash...and in an open air concert that rained and rained...and nobody left the stadium...I loved it...and I wont even mention how old I was then...Great show...
Yes I am 67 I was just a kid when this song came out. when I was in Brasil last year I saw hummingbirds. Brought me back to the 70s love it love it love it. Don't even know the reason why
Oh, my gosh, you are so right. This song is so beautiful. The vocals are just so epic, my wife is watching this and is transfixed on the music. Only one SEALS and CROFT.
I went to an outdoor concert of Seals and Crofts, out in a wooded area, in the summer of 1975 or 1976 in Southern California. It was a small audience, beautiful day, butterflies floating by, and they played songs, Summer Breeze, and Hummingbird and other hits. I was in heaven... I'll never forget it!!!
@@edwardbanda9307 Blessed, not “lucky”, please. It comes from stem word. “lucifer”,& no, I do NOT use an upper case l in his name. Certainly not criticizing you,just sharing what I have learned.👍
I was born in 1970, and had the opportunity to listen to the great divergence of the music era that was the early 70's. There was Jimi Hendrix, Jethro Tull, Earth Wind and Fire, America, and a host of other Genres of music that was all quite different and all great. Disco came along and there came a convergence of music style, then MTV, which began to value other attributes than sheer musical talent. It is sad to consider what musical talent has been overlooked since then, due to secondary considerations.
That bridge portion at 2:08 - it almost takes my breath away... Jimmy was a neighbor when I was very young growing up in LA. I remember him as a very peaceful and kind man. With a keen sense of humor, and a love of puns. Godspeed, Jimmy.
TRUELY magical! What beauty in their voices,it takes you to another place! This brings back fond memories of my childhood friend! A very special person who flew away! I miss you !
Tammi me too. Last I heard, Croft is still doing well but Seals has had some major health problems (stroke) and doesn’t perform anymore. I would’ve loved to have seen them too.
Our late beloved momma, absolutely loved this song, we would sit and listen to this song, and we all would sing along. My gosh, the beautiful memories this song brings back to a more peaceful time in our lives. This song is dedicated to you MOMMA. RIP- OUR BEAUTIFUL MOMMA.
Yes, my sister and I got to meet them in 1970 or 1971... actually several times. They were the sweetest guys, their personalities are clearly accurately reflected in their beautiful music. I hear them and it always takes me right back.
When I first heard it, I thought the break was the most beautiful cord progression I’d ever heard…I still do! Such a gift to be able to create music that reaches inside you and lifts you up to a place impossible to reach any other way.
It's funny, after all these years this song comes to me every once and awhile and I just start singing it. Those two guys made beautiful music, we've been blessed to have them.
Hummingbird is my favorite bird of course. Was just telling someone that today and then this song was right slap in my face a minute ago odd. These gentlemen are so unique and cool 😎
I think this is my favorite song by them especially from the album! The Harmony on the opening lyrics captured my heart all those years ago upon first listening! ❤️ Already loving Summer Breeze and We May Never Pass...from radio airplay this song took me to a new high!🎉
Memories! Soft, sweet memories of my youth. I hear these sounds and I am transported back in time over 50 years to a time of warm summers, beautiful women, and wonderful friends.
The harmonies and chord changes in the bridge still give me chills... and well actually, so does the rest of the song as well. It's perfection. I don't know where or how people find all these old clips, but thank you!!!
What a beautiful song!! Thanks for posting, I remember it well, the 70's were probably the best era in different kinds of music for sure...I thank you, from San Diego, CA
One of my favorie song, brings back alot of memories from the old days. I use to sing it to my grandaughter about three years ago. She was 3 yrs. old and she still remembers me singing to her.
Thank you, JIM SEALS for doing your part to help tame mankind with your gift and talent. May GOD bless your legacy and surviving family. In the meantime, I'll keep the music playing.
Still singing this song..loved it always ..used to try to catch hummingbirds ..picked up their nature:)) looking back ..this song is very special and their beautiful men..still have 45 and album :))
Growing up in western Ks in the 70’s we only had AM radio. Warm summer evenings dragging main listening to them on KOMA AM radio. Those were great times never to experienced again
The bridge changes they make (very, very close to one another) at 3:46 and at 3:56 (just ten seconds later!) are so unbelievably fabulous and beautiful sounding.
I can't say I listen to alot of new music, I'll tell you there are some WONDERFUL Musicians in Hawaii!!!! I've been listening to music last night thru to now. MAN!!! I know ALOT if not all the words to the music I've been listening to. it's A Beautiful thing!!! I'm in my 60th yr this time round & I don't EVEN feel like it. nor do I act it. I'm Still Rocking Out!! Still Love Funk, All the music I grew up with. including my parents music from the 40's. Still Dancing Everyday!! Laughing Even more,& most of all, I'm Loving Every min. of it. I refuse to believe that there aren't Great musicians coming up! I mean Wellness Abounds!! I look forward to see what creative genius is just ready to blow our minds. keep in mind, whatever u think or talk about becomes more. I look for Beauty & find it all over the place. we're Creators! we create our own Reality!! I'm Unconditionally Happy!!! can't control conditions anyway. we can't get it wrong,& we Never get it done,& since we're eternal beings.... might as well live Happily ever after.. 🌟✨💫💖💗💓✌on🌎
Una de las mejores canciones de este dúo norteamericano, y una delicia escucharlos en vivo sin play back ni arreglos, suena tan natural, tan propio y maravilloso como la ´década de los 70s
WOW does music get much better than this? What's happen 2 music of 2day. These guys take me back 2 my youth. And when I hear this song I go back to the best time of my life. I really should have enjoyed it more. Word to our future generations, especially our young women. Enjoy your youth NOW-Enjoy your figures NOW-Forget about loosing weight & caring about what media says you should look like. Remember one thing, the body U have NOW is as good as it gets. Have fun,enjoy your life. Don't wait!
as a kid in the 60's and 70's I could call the local radio station and request a song played, I would call every 30 minutes and ask that they play this exact song ... this happened so often the radio stations would hand up on me.
You can say this is a double sided solid gold hit along with the album "Summer Breeze " but their best selling album is their Greatest Hits compilation
Fantastic! True 'real' singing and melodies - not the studio manufactured crap of today. This sounds fantastic. I miss this era of true music! Hey Albertan1956 you should put together a compilation of Seals and Crofts songs and upload them - I would - and I'm sure many others would love to click play and listen to the whole lot non-stop... ;)
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I hope a hummingbird accompanied Jimmy Seals up to the heaven of holiness... the source of his being. RIP Jimmy Seals. You will be sorely missed :(
What a beautiful thing to say! I am sure he is surrounded with magical hummingbirds. RIP Seals and thanks for the timeless music.
These two are one of the greatest DUO's of ALL TIME! Their voices were simply magic together. Wish they had continued their career into later in their lives. They had SOOO much more they could have given us. We are all fortunate to be able to listen to what they did though, pure MAGIC.
ABSOLUTELY...WHAT A DUO... THEIR HARMONY WAS AS GOOD AS IT GETS..LOVED THEM..GREAT SONG !!!
I agree. They have hypnotized me for over 50 years. Unparalleled.
Their harmonies were ahMAzing and the build-up to that outro/transition ALWAYS gives me chills!
Just a suggestion: Try listening to their often-overlooked earlier album, "Down Home". Some excellent material and the same musical journey(s). The same "Transitions" you speak of.
hey! if you can find the beatles 'words of love' , keep those, and use very sparingly: there's a serious shortage! but for someone like you, i bet more could quickly be invented, fashioned, but never fabricated.. derived, but not contrived! savour that *chill*, perhaps it only returns so-many-times, but there's safe ways to eternity-and-back, in fact, this track's probly one of the safest ways there-and-back:
i know, i know, i know, *allegedly*, some 'buddy', named holly, wrote words-of-love, but he gave those up and that's the name-of-the-game, cuz, oh, that's what dreams are-made-of~
That outro!!! Whoah 😢 beautiful!
I know…just hard to believe that we’re hearing what we’re hearing…every-time!
So long ago...when music mattered.
Hummingbird is my favorite Seals&Crofts song along with the songs Summer Breeze and Ruby Dee&Billie Lee. This song is an example of a time when music was real--so vastly superior to the so-called music of today.
Same here! Just one tiny correction: it's Ruby Jean and Billy Lee. So glad I lived through the years of great music like this!
no it's a formula, ruined music
So beautiful. Rest in peace Jim Seals. 💔
One of the most beautiful intros to a song I have ever heard. Each line keeps building you up to the beginning of the song. The lyrics are very spiritual and magical just like the hummingbird! I never tire of it. RIP Seals you found your calling in life. This is timeless music! Good for the soul!
I am sad that you left us. But I know where you are...
Talent like this is just ridiculous.
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It is AWESOME ‼️‼️
They are of the Bahai faith and their songs consistently, unfailingly speak of Love, Peace, and Companionship.
Sitting here listening to all their music on youtube. It makes me feel so happy. Their harmonies are beautiful and I love the combination of mandolin and guitar.
Imagine seeing these guys, as opener for Crosby, Stills, and Nash...and in an open air concert that rained and rained...and nobody left the stadium...I loved it...and I wont even mention how old I was then...Great show...
Pj Fairley wish I was there.
wow, would have loved that
Yes I am 67 I was just a kid when this song came out. when I was in Brasil last year I saw hummingbirds. Brought me back to the 70s love it love it love it. Don't even know the reason why
The late 60's and early 70's was a time when music meant something besides profit . It was a time of heart and soul
Such beautiful harmonies
This version of this song literally gives me the chills
Best song by Seals and Crofts ever.
Very beautiful piece of music, magnificent masterpiece from master musician
Oh, my gosh, you are so right. This song is so beautiful. The vocals are just so epic, my wife is watching this and is transfixed on the music. Only one SEALS and CROFT.
It's all about their wonderful two part harmony.
Every time I listen to Hummingbird it's almost like I'm hearing it for the first time all over again. I get the same feelings every time...
I went to an outdoor concert of Seals and Crofts, out in a wooded area, in the summer of 1975 or 1976 in Southern California. It was a small audience, beautiful day, butterflies floating by, and they played songs, Summer Breeze, and Hummingbird and other hits. I was in heaven... I'll never forget it!!!
Back when there was REAL music. Thanks for sharing!
My favorite Seals and Croft song. Takes me back to college
@ Nikianne Cotton. "Hummingbird" is also my favorite Seals & Crofts song to! I was13 years old when this song came out in 1973.
What a time to be alive. So lucky!
Lucky your not in college today.They are destroying America’s youth.
@@charleBerglund Tell us, Dr. Buzzkill.
@@edwardbanda9307 Blessed, not “lucky”, please. It comes from stem word. “lucifer”,& no, I do NOT use an upper case l in his name. Certainly not criticizing you,just sharing what I have learned.👍
I was born in 1970, and had the opportunity to listen to the great divergence of the music era that was the early 70's. There was Jimi Hendrix, Jethro Tull, Earth Wind and Fire, America, and a host of other Genres of music that was all quite different and all great. Disco came along and there came a convergence of music style, then MTV, which began to value other attributes than sheer musical talent. It is sad to consider what musical talent has been overlooked since then, due to secondary considerations.
Most musicians would of had the guitar track pre recorded, but it shows how talented they are !
Wonderful…played this 25 or 30 times on the last 2 months…2023! Just superlative
That bridge portion at 2:08 - it almost takes my breath away... Jimmy was a neighbor when I was very young growing up in LA. I remember him as a very peaceful and kind man. With a keen sense of humor, and a love of puns. Godspeed, Jimmy.
Spot on. I could listen to that 50 seconds for an hour.
Listening to this music sends me back in time to my high school years. Wish I could have stayed back there....life seemed so simple and pleasant.
I concur. :)
***** That's true. But besides the changing times, I think we also lose the innocence and wonder as we age.
@@lisad7788 Sad, but, oh , so TRUE 🥲
TRUELY magical! What beauty in their voices,it takes you to another place! This brings back fond memories of my childhood friend! A very special person who flew away! I miss you !
amazing...Gift from the Angels..
1973
It's amazing this song is just as good as it was over 30 years ago.
What a magical time I was fortunate to live through. :) This is a great live clip.
Agree!!!
What a beautiful performance. Thanks.
Just love these guys! Great post. Wish they were still making music, or at least performing. I miss their music.
I'm not a wealthy woman by any means,but I would surely pay 500.00 for a seat at a reunion concert
Tammi me too. Last I heard, Croft is still doing well but Seals has had some major health problems (stroke) and doesn’t perform anymore. I would’ve loved to have seen them too.
That intro is one of the most moving bits of music ever.
Still in my top ten musical groups
66 years old and still enjoy this great music !!!
R.I.P dear jimmy Seals, the HummingBird called you back home❤️
sheer perfection. incredible song, exquisite harmonies and 2 (well 3) beautifully orchestrated instruments. no autotune or pro-tools here ...
They sure didnt need them either
a beauty, cords and tones unbelievable.
My god how beautiful this song is ! i've never heard it before. I adore it
yes I really agree with you. That's what I particularly feel. The same as you ! Isn't it funny ?
A classic!
This is a lovely acoustic version of a song which had a full blown studio version, which you should find and enjoy.
Our late beloved momma, absolutely loved this song, we would sit and listen to this song, and we all would sing along. My gosh, the beautiful memories this song brings back to a more peaceful time in our lives. This song is dedicated to you MOMMA. RIP- OUR BEAUTIFUL MOMMA.
Yes, my sister and I got to meet them in 1970 or 1971... actually several times. They were the sweetest guys, their personalities are clearly accurately reflected in their beautiful music. I hear them and it always takes me right back.
What can I say except thank you for this live performance.... Truly exquisite!
there music is still a big part of my life from when I was a teenager when they first came out to now in 2024 so great 👍
Amazing music for those amazing times!!
agree until reaganomics messed this country up from 1981-2022
I remember their music from my pre teens, And I just loved it. Wish we could have more like this now.
Great harmonies! Beautiful lyrics. Such great talents.
R.I.P Jim and Dean thank you for such beautiful music legacy ..nectar for the soul 🌹🙏🏻❤💖
Who is "Dean"?
I love this song. One of my favorites from childhood. Miss real talent like Seals and Crofts!!!!
When I first heard it, I thought the break was the most beautiful cord progression I’d ever heard…I still do! Such a gift to be able to create music that reaches inside you and lifts you up to a place impossible to reach any other way.
Long ago, when music mattered more than looks.
The ending of this song is unbelievably beautiful.
So is the beginning. Unbelievable, actually
I think it is Heavenly...
What majestic days in Salisbury, N.C. listening to music that " mattered".
I feel the great connection back to those days.
2 fabulous musicians/human beings
I introduced my 6 year old grand daughter to this song, and it has been her favorite for two years now:)
Love their old songs. Takes you back to that point in time.
Pure magic. These guys were a match made in heaven.
It's funny, after all these years this song comes to me every once and awhile and I just start singing it. Those two guys made beautiful music, we've been blessed to have them.
The chord changes at the end are absolutely beautiful.
Up in heaven Baha'u'llah must be smiling at this beautiful tribute they made to Him.
Amen
Thank you so much for posting this.....I loved this as a kid...still do :)
+Fran Santiago YES, me too!! I will always remember listening to this album over and over again, in 6th grade. I loved the cover art, too!!!
you would have to be sitting in the coffed house where they were playing before they got famous.................................
Hummingbird is my favorite bird of course. Was just telling someone that today and then this song was right slap in my face a minute ago odd. These gentlemen are so unique and cool 😎
Easily my favorite Seals and Croft’s song, and this live version is just plain beautiful.
I played this on the radio over and over, never got tired of playing this in 1973 when it was a hit and brand new to all of us...😊
This song make my life more better. I love seals and crofts.
That Harmony is so incredibl wow❤️
I think this is my favorite song by them especially from the album! The Harmony on the opening lyrics captured my heart all those years ago upon first listening! ❤️ Already loving Summer Breeze and We May Never Pass...from radio airplay this song took me to a new high!🎉
Real singers and real musicians . miss this talent. gone
Memories! Soft, sweet memories of my youth. I hear these sounds and I am transported back in time over 50 years to a time of warm summers, beautiful women, and wonderful friends.
I was fortunate to see them in concert. I was so close to the stage I could have touched their shoes. R.I.P. Jim Seals.
love this song. grew up on this record.
The harmonies and chord changes in the bridge still give me chills... and well actually, so does the rest of the song as well. It's perfection. I don't know where or how people find all these old clips, but thank you!!!
What a beautiful song!! Thanks for posting, I remember it well, the 70's were probably the best era in different kinds of music for sure...I thank you, from San Diego, CA
One of my favorite all-time songs and this is the first time I've ever watched them do it live. Absolutely amazing.
The summer of 2021 i was blessed by the presence of a tiny ruffous hummingbird......outside my window every late afternoon. Magical!
One of my favorie song, brings back alot of memories from the old days. I use to sing it to my grandaughter about three years ago. She was 3 yrs. old and she still remembers me singing to her.
Thank you, JIM SEALS for doing your part to help tame mankind with your gift and talent. May GOD bless your legacy and surviving family. In the meantime, I'll keep the music playing.
Still singing this song..loved it always ..used to try to catch hummingbirds ..picked up their nature:)) looking back ..this song is very special and their beautiful men..still have 45 and album :))
My favorite Seals and Crofts song. Also loved hearing them sing the theme from The Paper Chase.
So soothing and healing to the spirit. These guys music is streets ahead of anything found on today's FM stations
Yes, I agree 1000%!!! Today's music holds no contest to these beautiful songs back in the day. Really beautiful song!
That ending is legit one of the best pieces of music written,, period.
I saw these guys in Evansville, Indiana and the year was 1974. What a great concert and time in my life.........................
Growing up in western Ks in the 70’s we only had AM radio. Warm summer evenings dragging main listening to them on KOMA AM radio. Those were great times never to experienced again
The bridge changes they make (very, very close to one another) at 3:46 and at 3:56 (just ten seconds later!) are so unbelievably fabulous and beautiful sounding.
I just keep listening to this again and again as it never gets old!
I can't say I listen to alot of new music, I'll tell you there are some WONDERFUL Musicians in Hawaii!!!!
I've been listening to music last night thru to now.
MAN!!! I know ALOT if not all the words to the music I've been listening to. it's A Beautiful thing!!!
I'm in my 60th yr this time round & I don't EVEN feel like it. nor do I act it. I'm Still Rocking Out!! Still Love Funk, All the music I grew up with. including my parents music from the 40's. Still Dancing Everyday!! Laughing Even more,& most of all, I'm Loving Every min. of it.
I refuse to believe that there aren't Great musicians coming up! I mean Wellness Abounds!! I look forward to see what creative genius is just ready to blow our minds.
keep in mind, whatever u think or talk about becomes more. I look for Beauty & find it all over the place.
we're Creators! we create our own Reality!! I'm Unconditionally Happy!!! can't control conditions anyway. we can't get it wrong,& we Never get it done,& since we're eternal beings....
might as well live Happily ever after..
🌟✨💫💖💗💓✌on🌎
This music sounded great even on a clock radio. I could go on and on This is part of my childhood.
Always liked EVERYTHING Seals & Croft sang ... Thanks 4 the GREAT memories !!!
R. I. P. Jimmy you will truly be missed by me and millions of people around the world
Very old souls for sure.
What a blessing that we still have their music 💖
I once woke up crying after dreaming about this song.
Una de las mejores canciones de este dúo norteamericano, y una delicia escucharlos en vivo sin play back ni arreglos, suena tan natural, tan propio y maravilloso como la ´década de los 70s
WOW does music get much better than this? What's happen 2 music of 2day. These guys take me back 2 my youth. And when I hear this song I go back to the best time of my life. I really should have enjoyed it more. Word to our future generations, especially our young women. Enjoy your youth NOW-Enjoy your figures NOW-Forget about loosing weight & caring about what media says you should look like. Remember one thing, the body U have NOW is as good as it gets. Have fun,enjoy your life. Don't wait!
unbelievable Musicianship.
Summer breeze was my favourite. Those boys sure could harmonize.
RIP Jimmy. Great music, great memories.
as a kid in the 60's and 70's I could call the local radio station and request a song played, I would call every 30 minutes and ask that they play this exact song ... this happened so often the radio stations would hand up on me.
You can say this is a double sided solid gold hit along with the album "Summer Breeze " but their best selling album is their Greatest Hits compilation
Love,love,love this song and those precious little hummingbirds!
Hummingbirds are the Sweetest little things. I found a Nest last year. It's so Delicate. It's sitting in a Tea Cup.
im 45 but i love these songs!
Fantastic! True 'real' singing and melodies - not the studio manufactured crap of today. This sounds fantastic. I miss this era of true music! Hey Albertan1956 you should put together a compilation of Seals and Crofts songs and upload them - I would - and I'm sure many others would love to click play and listen to the whole lot non-stop... ;)
I just love love you I don't even know why.
Wow! This video is pure gold! Amazing performance. Thanks for posting.
Why aren't these guys more popular!!!
The beginning (intro) of this song is enthralling and mysterious.
I love everything about this song! A+
Great song, Great memories of high school and several old girlfriends
May your memory be a blessing Jim Seals
PERFECT HARMONY.