I met John Sebastian while working for TSA at Durango , CO. I talked with him for about 15 min before we opened the gate and did not realize it was him until he presented me his boarding pass. I was beyond myself. I grew up with the Spoonful and saw him on the film Woodstock. I admired the guy. He is genuinely a kind soul. Thank you for the interview.
John Sebastian is one of the few great entertainers of the 1960s & 70s who continues to represent what it was all about. It is impossible to calculate the number of people that have been affected in a joyful, positive way by his magic.
Among all of the perfomers that I have ever seen, no one comes close to Mr. Sebastian in presenting a genuinely warm and welcoming feeling to the lucky audience. Conversing with John during a set break a couple or three years ago, showed me that his persona is as as wonderful in real life as it is on stage. The man always seems so happy that we came to hear him, and we are always happy to oblige. Thanks John for all the musical memories and thanks to the MHoF Backstage for this interview.
Ahhh John, so delightful to see and listen to you almost in real time. I'll be 71 tomorrow. My world changed forever on Feb. 9th, 1964. Yes. The Beatles on Sullivan. I fell in love with your music from the start and it's the lesser known tunes that resonated with me the most. Then and now: Darlin' Be Home Soon, Six O'Clock (still makes me ache), Rain on the Roof, Be So Nice and, oh my God: "Nashville Cats" , brilliant beyond reason. The Spoonful not being in the Hall of Fame (I took my kids there) is unconscionable. You are loved, revered and respected by all of us fans, we who are unknown to the world.
That was a real treat. Mr. Sebastian seems acutely self aware. As a fixture of the mid 1960's counter culture circles, it's truly admirable he steered clear of the "Hard drugs" and the ego damage they often induced. Self aware people don't need to 'find themselves' through hallucination. A joint did the trick for him. He is an American treasure. A window into our past. A past John (and his contemporaries) helped create. For those of us around in the mid 60's, these artists songs became the soundtrack to our lives. Bravo, Joe. Another engaging interview!! I thoroughly enjoyed both parts. Best wishes, RNB
One of the absolute greatest musicians and songwriters of the Rock era. If the RnRoll hall of fame is not exhibiting their stuff its not worth visiting...more evidence they are frauds. THANK YOU JOHN SEBASTIAN,
That was a great interview Joe. John is such a super guy. I was just riveted when he was telling all the stories about his career in the music industry. You could tell he thoroughly enjoyed doing it.
Joe... good interview, as usual. As all of these folks are getting older, it's important that folks like you and your organization document as much as possible for people to learn about and to refresh our memories. I'm just old enough to have watched The Lovin' Spoonful (and so many others) on The Ed Sullivan Show. Times like those will probably never be repeated.
John Sebastian is One of the few musicians that is loved by every fellow musician that he ever crossed paths with, of course the fans loved him as well..
Mr. Chambers, We trust that you understand how very important these interview series are to those of us who grew up during those times. Thank you, more than words can say. Thank you kind sir. And to Mr. Sebastian...what a daydream you gave us. Deep Love sir.
i sat in the heritage booth at namm playiing a guitar looked up and john had sat down across from me with a guitar ''i wept tears of joy and thanked him for all the songs'' he smiled ..an amazing flood of emotion came over me
Seems to me that, as John gets older, he's getting more open and revealing about his feelings previously unspoken details. I salute his honesty (about Tim Hardin, Zolly and the Rock Hall, for instance)
Joe, the saddest thing about the Spoonful's "Blacklisting" by Rolling Stone magazine and the rest of the San Francisco counter culture is not only the hypocrisy of it all, but the fact that they deprived us of probably a show stopping performance of the Spoonful at the Monterey Pop Festival, very sad, I'm a devoted fan and to me, it's the ultimate "what if"....
No doubt Gary… the mid-50’s thru early 70’s was the golden age of R&R. Everything was new and constantly evolving. To be sure there still great songs being written but there are not great new musicianship being featured. Nothing like Cream, Mountain, Zepplin, Hendrix, Steely Dan, AC/DC, Allman Brothers band, Joe Walsh, Tom Petty &The Heartbreakers, Chicago with Terry Kath, Toto, Stones, Yes, Santana, Who, CSN&Y, Sabbath, ZZTop and the fathers Chuck Berry, Bill Haley, Duane Eddy and Elvis. The pioneers of course Howling Wolf, Muddy, B.B, Elmore James, Little Walter, John Lee Hooker etc. With few exceptions nobody’s playing their instruments like the above mentioned…. Hopefully things will change…. Best, Joe
I worked in the music industry meeting, working with, & befriending many famous people. To me they were people. When I met John Sebastian, it was the ONLY time I felt star struck. A wonderful guy who I only got to shake his hand, while my mouth dropped open.
John is a very amiable and talented guy. The Kotter theme was one of his best career efforts. Thanks, Joe, for a great interview which is one of the only ways we get to meet our musical heroes!
@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum Love your interviews Joe. Fills in a lot of questions I had as a teenager in the 60's. Musicians are story tellers and I respect that you allow them to tell their story their way. We get a sense of their personality and 'how they did it.' The only fitting way to end my comment to you is to just repeat what John Sebastian sang: Yeah, I was just thirteen, you might say I was a Musical proverbial knee-high When I heard a couple new-sounding tunes on the tubes And they blasted me sky-high And the record man said every one is a yellow sun Record from Nashville And up north there ain't nobody buys them And I said, "But I Will" You Nashville Cats got it goin' on!
Holy Smoke! To this day Morrison Hotel is one of my favorite albums. Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought that was John Sebastian playing harmonica on Roadhouse Blues. WOW!
Didn't think this interview could get any better than Part One, Joe, but it damned sure did. John was so right about the rock concert industry post-Woodstock. It seemed like every farmer with a field was renting it out for weekend concerts, and I loved your conversation about guitarist Zal Yanovsky at 10:00. If anyone ever was a rock and roll version of a Marx brother, it was Zal. I only got to see him perform live that one time at The Ohio State Fair in August 1966, but I never forgot how animated and charismatic he was onstage -- and his tremolo guitar playing on their song "Didn't Want To Have To Do It" is still one of my headphones favorites. Same goes for John's gorgeous harmonica playing on the song "Lonely (Amy's Theme)" from the 1966 film "You're a Big Boy Now."
Outstanding Joe. I've been a huge Sebastian/Spoonful fan since about 16 years old, I'm 49 now. Something about his live performance at Woodstock hit me. I became a Spoonful fan overnight. I know they are famous, but they are underrated in the context of history and lasting legacy. John was my hero for years, and I'll always regard him as one of my biggest influences...painting a picture of youth that you you can see, taste, and smell. Mellencamp really did them justice at their induction.
The very first concert I ever saw was the Lovin' Spoonful, in early 1967 (possibly late 1966?), in Dillon Gym at Princeton University. I wasn't a student there; I was still in high school, but I lived nearby. They were terrific. I had already been a fan, and remained a fan until they gradually dissolved. I still sometimes dig out and play my original LP's--I've got many of the Kama Sutra 45's too. I never understood why Sebastian didn't go on to a bigger solo career. I like to think that he made enough money that he's been able to live a comfortable life ever since, doing what he wants, playing when he wants. I'm so happy to see this interview--I wish it were 5 times longer. I always thought he seemed like a nice man, and he surely has a vast store of memories that he was only able to touch on here. Thanks so much for this interview. (P.S.: The Lovin' Spoonful were inducted into the Rock& Roll Hall of Fame in 2000)
Same here, quote unquote, except Montclair State College in NJ. My folks wouldn't let me go to a Brubeck concert....jazz and drugs, ya know. Ironically, the Spoonful was quite probably far more drug infused than the Brubeck band, LOL. Until Weather Report, the Spoonful was the first and maybe only band where I bought every album...not even the Beatles (my friend across the street bought all of those so I didn't have to)
A pure joy to listen to you two talk about John's storied career. He's got a solid body of work that I love to listen to again and again. Loved the programs, thanks Joe.
Loved The Loving Spoonful. And I remember Welcome Back playing on the radio, hearing it, going over to the radio, turning it up, and just absorbing that song with my heart.
There are a few songs I know all the words to and Did you ever have to make up your mind is one of them. The spoonfuls are the best of classic sixties. I still have an old 8 track album. Just can’t seem to discard it. Too many memories attached to it.👍😉
I loved this 2parter. I saw John playing at the Lisdoonvarna music festival, Co. Clare, Ireland -early 80s. He was great. The Spoonful are still one of my favourites. What a nice guy John is.
To echo all the other comments - a very sweet man. Had a chance to shake his hand and speak with him briefly following a performance in Higley, AZ in 2015 at what was essentially a packed 500 seat auditorium. Great evening of stories, humor and song.
Love to watch the old Ed Sullivan reels. My dad loved Country but he allowed me to follow rock as long as I knew about it. So these sessions are so fulfilling. Thanks so much.
Hi Curtis…. I am sure there’s much more that John has to say. Maybe we can meet again in the near future and start fresh and see what else comes up…. Thanks for watching… Joe
I was doing a crossword puzzle the other day,, and one of the questions was "Musician John,,,,," So the answer was John Sebastian,,, I NEVER HEARD OF HIM UNTIL NOW! I remember Woodstock,, I was in the 8th grade in 1969!
I liked his take on Woodstock most of all. The whole thing was so improbable yet it happened. Can't even explain it much less replicate it. What are the odds that things happened that way for him. Great interview as always Joe.
I saw him at an outdoor concert around 1976 at the Canaan NH fairgrounds, just him and his guitar just as he mentions in this interview. Also there was Bob Segar, Canned Heat, Duke and the Drivers, and the James Montgomery Band, they were expecting 6 to 7000 people but 60,000 people showed up, we parked my VW beetle several miles away and walked to the site, was a great time and great music.
Thank you joe, as always. I remember an interview with someone who was in the The Beatles camp, who it was I don't remember. It was said that when John heard "Do You believe In Magic", he was somewhat spellbound and he said that's a , " Tunesmith", which I took as a complement for the song. The men in the suites in the story of the "Welcome Back" song. May be they were realizing that they were dealing with a, " Tunesmith" .
Wayne Magin: All the Beatles liked the Spoonful but especially John. There is a taped outtake of him attempting to play Daydream - just vamping - but not getting the chords right when he mutters "darned tunesmiths"....
Wonderful incite . Mr. Chambers, every guest you have seems relaxed ; I always feel that I know these people more through your MHFM interviews. John is genuine.
Hi Joe. Like you, I’m a huge fan of the Lovin’ Spoonful. What a great band. Unique music, too. I’ve been a big fan of John Sebastian for decades. In fact, I saw him at Winterland in San Francisco shortly after he left the Lovin’ Spoonful. One huge regret: a throat condition robbed John of his beautiful voice. Thankfully, his guitar and harmonica playing are as good as ever.
Fantastic interview Joe! I could listen to John talk about the old times all day long! In fact, I was really hoping for Parts 3 & 4 & 5! Thanks & I hope that you are doing well....
Hey Joe Chambers, when we get home we say, " robot play Joe Chambers interviews" Because there's nothing better Audio or Video The Museum is a heartfelt companion for all ages and a history of the coolest unknown stuff What's more real than the Chambers shuffle on your device 🐝
I've seen a few of these interviews, and every one of them holds my attention throughout. I'm from a musical family and loved music from the time my mom sang 'Tura Lura' for me as a very young child. Even though I was born in 1960, I was already listening to music by late 1963, and was really hooked once The Beatles were on Sullivan and my brother bought 'Meet The Beatles'. Having six older siblings, I grew up with The Beatles, The Stones, The Yardbirds, The Lovin Spoonful, The Turtles, and on and on. Back then I had no idea what an incredible time that was for music, it was just the way it was supposed to be. I eventually started playing guitar and singing and playing in local bands and even dabbling in songwriting, so I have a great appreciation for the stories of these amazing artists. I love hearing the details of how they started out, how they met their bandmates, etc. And of course hearing about things like The Ed Sullivan show (our family watched every week), Woodstock, playing with CSNY and The Doors, great stuff. Thanks! You do a great job. And keep them coming.
I remember John from the Spoonful into his solo albums onto Welcome Back. It is a shame that the RnR Hall has failed admit them. Hopefully this will be corrected. Thanks for another great interview.
I think there's some confusion here. The Lovin' Spoonful were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. I think Sebastian must have meant there was no display or exhibition about them in the Museum part of the building (I've never been there.) But they must be "on the wall", listed as members. They were inducted by John Mellencamp. It pains me to say that I remember seeing the induction ceremony on TV; they played and they were just awful. They apparently should have had more time to rehearse.
James… yes John was referring to the lack of acknowledgment the band has received due to Zal getting busted at that time in our history. It kept them from performing at Monterey Pop Festival which could’ve given them a huge boost like it did other acts that were there like Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix.Thanks for sharing your comments…. Joe
Hi Joe. Another fascinating interview which I enjoyed very much. When John said “you’ve got the curse man” I can relate to this very much. I would daydream in school all the time. Other kids around me would finish a relatively simple paper assignment in a timely fashion whereas I’d be stuck all the time and last to finish. I’d be dreaming of my favorite bands of the day which were KISS, Aerosmith, Queen and other big acts of the mid to late seventies. I was not a good book student but would rather crack your ribs with steady driving eighths on open A from my Precision Bass. I definitely was not the best student in school. Respectable….but not a scholar by any stretch.
Excellent interview, thanks! In addition to the great Spoonful songs he wrote, perhaps some people forget he also wrote the theme and other tunes for the 1966 movies You're A Big Boy Now and What's Up, Tiger Lily? Also, "Welcome Back" is one of my all-time favorite pop songs, brilliantly written and it can occasionally be heard even to this day in places. Funny thing is that I was just a little kid when the series originally aired and never knew at the time that it was even a radio hit (let alone a #1 chart topper, which it deserved in my opinion), I was pretty glued to the TV show itself back then, so I only knew it as a theme song. At any rate, John seems to be doing well and hope that continues. :)
Hey Joe, checkout John's collaboration with the Mona Lisa Twins on the song 'Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind'. The interlude he plays using a thumb pick on that Les Paul is pretty sweet.
By God....how can you do anything but love that American treasure named John Sebastian! Another fantastic interview Joe!
Thanks for watching Kenneth….Joe
This guy is almost 80 years old. Amazing how clear his mind is. Brilliant.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Peanuts…..Joe
I met John Sebastian while working for TSA at Durango , CO. I talked with him for about 15 min before we opened the gate and did not realize it was him until he presented me his boarding pass. I was beyond myself. I grew up with the Spoonful and saw him on the film Woodstock. I admired the guy. He is genuinely a kind soul. Thank you for the interview.
Thank you too Michael…..Joe
John Sebastian is a great interview. He is a very cordial man with a wonderful back story. The Lovin' Spoonful released some top notch songs.
I met John Sebastian in Woodstock. A really nice guy and a genius songwriter.
John Sebastian is one of the few great entertainers of the 1960s & 70s who continues to represent what it was all about.
It is impossible to calculate the number of people that have been affected in a joyful, positive way by his magic.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Kurt…. Joe
Among all of the perfomers that I have ever seen, no one comes close to Mr. Sebastian in presenting a genuinely warm and welcoming feeling to the lucky audience. Conversing with John during a set break a couple or three years ago, showed me that his persona is as as wonderful in real life as it is on stage. The man always seems so happy that we came to hear him, and we are always happy to oblige. Thanks John for all the musical memories and thanks to the MHoF Backstage for this interview.
Thanks for watching Eric…Joe
Ahhh John, so delightful to see and listen to you almost in real time. I'll be 71 tomorrow. My world changed forever on Feb. 9th, 1964. Yes. The Beatles on Sullivan. I fell in love with your music from the start and it's the lesser known tunes that resonated with me the most. Then and now: Darlin' Be Home Soon, Six O'Clock (still makes me ache), Rain on the Roof, Be So Nice and, oh my God: "Nashville Cats" , brilliant beyond reason. The Spoonful not being in the Hall of Fame (I took my kids there) is unconscionable. You are loved, revered and respected by all of us fans, we who are unknown to the world.
Those are some of my favorites too, some of their best.
There were inducted over 20 years ago.
HE did the harp on Roadhouse Blues ? That's amazing. John is so cool.
John is an absolute pleasure to listen to. Accomplished and aware, but humble
Thanks Joe for your fabulous interview with John Sebastian (part 2). Boy, would i love to relive those glory late-1960s days.
Great interview. I always liked John Sebastian and his music. Thank you. Be well.
Great thanks to Joe Chambers & the everyone who helped put together Musicians Hall of Fame Museum! What a great guest as well!
Thanks 2339……Best, Joe
That was a real treat. Mr. Sebastian seems acutely self aware. As a fixture of the mid 1960's counter culture circles, it's truly admirable he steered clear of the "Hard drugs" and the ego damage they often induced. Self aware people don't need to 'find themselves' through hallucination. A joint did the trick for him. He is an American treasure. A window into our past. A past John (and his contemporaries) helped create. For those of us around in the mid 60's, these artists songs became the soundtrack to our lives. Bravo, Joe. Another engaging interview!! I thoroughly enjoyed both parts. Best wishes, RNB
Thanks Paul… Joe
A great interview with a friendly, wonderful musician who helped make a very special moment in time. John was and is great! Thank you, enormously!
One of the absolute greatest musicians and songwriters of the Rock era. If the RnRoll hall of fame is not exhibiting their stuff its not worth visiting...more evidence they are frauds. THANK YOU JOHN SEBASTIAN,
Love John, his music changed my life for the better. Thank you for this one Joe!!!
Thanks again A F….. Joe
That was a great interview Joe. John is such a super guy. I was just riveted when he was telling all the stories about his career in the music industry. You could tell he thoroughly enjoyed doing it.
Thanks for watching too Jim….. Joe
Joe... good interview, as usual.
As all of these folks are getting older, it's important that folks like you and your organization document as much as possible for people to learn about and to refresh our memories.
I'm just old enough to have watched The Lovin' Spoonful (and so many others) on The Ed Sullivan Show. Times like those will probably never be repeated.
Hi Joe…. I loved the Sullivan show too…. Watch M E Tv or Decades channel… Sullivan on Sundays. … Joe
Great interview! John Sebastian is a gem!
Woodstock 1969
1/2 million fans Love me some John Sebastian
John Sebastian is One of the few musicians that is loved by every fellow musician that he ever crossed paths with, of course the fans loved him as well..
What a great interview, Joe. I very much appreciate your show and your interviews.
Thanks Roger… and I appreciate you supporting us too…Joe
Man, waiting for part II has been torture.
Sorry Ed…. Hope you liked it…. Joe. ( I did put it up a day earlier:)
Mr. Chambers,
We trust that you understand how very important these interview series are to those of us who grew up during those times.
Thank you, more than words can say.
Thank you kind sir.
And to Mr. Sebastian...what a daydream you gave us. Deep Love sir.
Thanks Earl….Please call me Joe…. I appreciate it but even my 3 year old grandson calls me Joe Joe…. Best, Joe
Thank you for all you do for us Joe.
Please know that it is important.
i sat in the heritage booth at namm playiing a guitar looked up and john had sat down across from me with a guitar
''i wept tears of joy and thanked him for all the songs'' he smiled ..an amazing flood of emotion came over me
Seems to me that, as John gets older, he's getting more open and revealing about his feelings previously unspoken details. I salute his honesty (about Tim Hardin, Zolly and the Rock Hall, for instance)
Joe, I read Steve Boone's book last year "Hotter Than A Match Head", great read and a must for any Spoonful fan, I highly recommend it...
Thanks for sharing Lee…. That was my favorite line in the song….. Joe
Joe, the saddest thing about the Spoonful's "Blacklisting" by Rolling Stone magazine and the rest of the San Francisco counter culture is not only the hypocrisy of it all, but the fact that they deprived us of probably a show stopping performance of the Spoonful at the Monterey Pop Festival, very sad, I'm a devoted fan and to me, it's the ultimate "what if"....
No kidding Lee.. that should’ve been…. Joe
Unbelievable stories. It was all true. Somebody who was there remembers!
John Sebastian is part of the Greatest Generation of Rock'n'Roll!
No doubt Gary… the mid-50’s thru early 70’s was the golden age of R&R. Everything was new and constantly evolving. To be sure there still great songs being written but there are not great new musicianship being featured. Nothing like Cream, Mountain, Zepplin, Hendrix, Steely Dan, AC/DC, Allman Brothers band, Joe Walsh, Tom Petty &The Heartbreakers, Chicago with Terry Kath, Toto, Stones, Yes, Santana, Who, CSN&Y, Sabbath, ZZTop and the fathers Chuck Berry, Bill Haley, Duane Eddy and Elvis. The pioneers of course Howling Wolf, Muddy, B.B, Elmore James, Little Walter, John Lee Hooker etc. With few exceptions nobody’s playing their instruments like the above mentioned…. Hopefully things will change…. Best, Joe
I learned a lot from Zal Yanovsky's guitar playing.
What a Nice Man.
I worked in the music industry meeting, working with, & befriending many famous people. To me they were people. When I met John Sebastian, it was the ONLY time I felt star struck. A wonderful guy who I only got to shake his hand, while my mouth dropped open.
Thanks for sharing your memories Shinyone…. Best, Joe
What a humble Person. Loving Spoonful so underrated.
John is a very amiable and talented guy. The Kotter theme was one of his best career efforts. Thanks, Joe, for a great interview which is one of the only ways we get to meet our musical heroes!
Thanks for watching Jim….Joe
"Cool cat lookin' for a kitty, goin' look in every corner of the city." Words that define the relentless pursuit of teenage boys around the world.
Thanks for watching Surfin……Joe
@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum Love your interviews Joe. Fills in a lot of questions I had as a teenager in the 60's. Musicians are story tellers and I respect that you allow them to tell their story their way. We get a sense of their personality and 'how they did it.'
The only fitting way to end my comment to you is to just repeat what John Sebastian sang:
Yeah, I was just thirteen, you might say I was a
Musical proverbial knee-high
When I heard a couple new-sounding tunes on the tubes
And they blasted me sky-high
And the record man said every one is a yellow sun
Record from Nashville
And up north there ain't nobody buys them
And I said, "But I Will"
You Nashville Cats got it goin' on!
Great job Joe ! I've always liked John Sebastian now I feel like I know him a little.
Thanks ghost… that’s exactly what I want to hear…. Best, Joe
Holy Smoke! To this day Morrison Hotel is one of my favorite albums. Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought that was John Sebastian playing harmonica on Roadhouse Blues. WOW!
Didn't think this interview could get any better than Part One, Joe, but it damned sure did. John was so right about the rock concert industry post-Woodstock. It seemed like every farmer with a field was renting it out for weekend concerts, and I loved your conversation about guitarist Zal Yanovsky at 10:00. If anyone ever was a rock and roll version of a Marx brother, it was Zal. I only got to see him perform live that one time at The Ohio State Fair in August 1966, but I never forgot how animated and charismatic he was onstage -- and his tremolo guitar playing on their song "Didn't Want To Have To Do It" is still one of my headphones favorites. Same goes for John's gorgeous harmonica playing on the song "Lonely (Amy's Theme)" from the 1966 film "You're a Big Boy Now."
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and memories Andy…..Joe
"I was a sweat hog" Who'd a thunk it - that's a classic.
Outstanding Joe. I've been a huge Sebastian/Spoonful fan since about 16 years old, I'm 49 now. Something about his live performance at Woodstock hit me. I became a Spoonful fan overnight. I know they are famous, but they are underrated in the context of history and lasting legacy. John was my hero for years, and I'll always regard him as one of my biggest influences...painting a picture of youth that you you can see, taste, and smell. Mellencamp really did them justice at their induction.
Thanks for watching James….Joe
Keep teaching us Joe
Thanks Michael…Joe
Yay! Thanks
He is a real Dude, my kind of musician that lives life to the fullest. The Best interview I had the pleasure to enjoy out of MHOF👍👋
The very first concert I ever saw was the Lovin' Spoonful, in early 1967 (possibly late 1966?), in Dillon Gym at Princeton University. I wasn't a student there; I was still in high school, but I lived nearby. They were terrific. I had already been a fan, and remained a fan until they gradually dissolved. I still sometimes dig out and play my original LP's--I've got many of the Kama Sutra 45's too. I never understood why Sebastian didn't go on to a bigger solo career. I like to think that he made enough money that he's been able to live a comfortable life ever since, doing what he wants, playing when he wants. I'm so happy to see this interview--I wish it were 5 times longer. I always thought he seemed like a nice man, and he surely has a vast store of memories that he was only able to touch on here. Thanks so much for this interview. (P.S.: The Lovin' Spoonful were inducted into the Rock& Roll Hall of Fame in 2000)
Same here, quote unquote, except Montclair State College in NJ. My folks wouldn't let me go to a Brubeck concert....jazz and drugs, ya know. Ironically, the Spoonful was quite probably far more drug infused than the Brubeck band, LOL. Until Weather Report, the Spoonful was the first and maybe only band where I bought every album...not even the Beatles (my friend across the street bought all of those so I didn't have to)
Joe, Thanks for the great interview . John dose have some great stories.
Magic time those 60's In all music genres.
Thanks for watching Lenny…..Joe
Good ol Joe. You are doing a very fine job sir. I link and send to others. TP was brilliant. I agree.
Thanks Doobie… Joe
A pure joy to listen to you two talk about John's storied career. He's got a solid body of work that I love to listen to again and again. Loved the programs, thanks Joe.
Thanks again G G…….Joe
Loved The Loving Spoonful.
And I remember Welcome Back playing on the radio, hearing it, going over to the radio, turning it up, and just absorbing that song with my heart.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Caper…… Joe
There are a few songs I know all the words to and Did you ever have to make up your mind is one of them.
The spoonfuls are the best of classic sixties. I still have an old 8 track album. Just can’t seem to discard it. Too many memories attached to it.👍😉
Thanks for sharing Sarge….Joe
Great stuff. Love the music history.
I was completely in love with The Lovin Spoonful’s music! I was around 14 years old when my late brother used to play the entire LP on full volume ❤️
Great stuff Joe. From Ireland 🇮🇪
Thanks again Robert…Joe
I loved this 2parter. I saw John playing at the Lisdoonvarna music festival, Co. Clare, Ireland -early 80s. He was great. The Spoonful are still one of my favourites. What a nice guy John is.
To echo all the other comments - a very sweet man. Had a chance to shake his hand and speak with him briefly following a performance in Higley, AZ in 2015 at what was essentially a packed 500 seat auditorium. Great evening of stories, humor and song.
Love to watch the old Ed Sullivan reels. My dad loved Country but he allowed me to follow rock as long as I knew about it. So these sessions are so fulfilling. Thanks so much.
Thanks Sonya….Joe
Today, no one knows who Ed Sullivan is. I loved to watch his show. He must had a great time when the Beatles appeared on his show.
Wish y'all had talked longer. Great stories untold I'm sure.
Hi Curtis…. I am sure there’s much more that John has to say. Maybe we can meet again in the near future and start fresh and see what else comes up…. Thanks for watching… Joe
Fabulous. I'm so glad i watched this 2-parter. I love the way John tells these stories. Interesting tidbit about Ed Sullivan, and so much, much more.
Ha! The tie-dyed story is brilliant! So glad that outfit was illustrated in a photo ! And excellent that it is still selling t-shirts for the Museum 👍
Thanks for watching Mari Ann…. Joe
I was doing a crossword puzzle the other day,, and one of the questions was "Musician John,,,,," So the answer was John Sebastian,,, I NEVER HEARD OF HIM UNTIL NOW! I remember Woodstock,, I was in the 8th grade in 1969!
I liked his take on Woodstock most of all. The whole thing was so improbable yet it happened. Can't even explain it much less replicate it. What are the odds that things happened that way for him. Great interview as always Joe.
Thanks rd….Joe
Joe, this my first time seeing John interviewed, super neat stuff, really great! Thanks for sharing!💫
Thanks Larry…. He was lots of fun to talk with… Joe
Just another great interview. I so like Joe's laid back style, and how he lets (gets) folks to open up and tell old stories.
Just wonderful.
Thank you very much John….Joe
I saw him at an outdoor concert around 1976 at the Canaan NH fairgrounds, just him and his guitar just as he mentions in this interview. Also there was Bob Segar, Canned Heat, Duke and the Drivers, and the James Montgomery Band, they were expecting 6 to 7000 people but 60,000 people showed up, we parked my VW beetle several miles away and walked to the site, was a great time and great music.
Thank you joe, as always.
I remember an interview with someone who was in the The Beatles camp, who it was I don't remember. It was said that when John heard "Do You believe In Magic", he was somewhat spellbound and he said that's a , " Tunesmith", which I took as a complement for the song.
The men in the suites in the story of the "Welcome Back" song. May be they were realizing that they were dealing with a, " Tunesmith" .
Thanks for sharing Wayne…..Joe
Wayne Magin: All the Beatles liked the Spoonful but especially John. There is a taped outtake of him attempting to play Daydream - just vamping - but not getting the chords right when he mutters "darned tunesmiths"....
@@lonedrone Thank you for the clarity as I could not remember the details. Hava Great Day.
One of these days I'm coming down their to see your museum Joe. great interview as always.
Thanks again Monmixer… Joe
Part 6 should be more amazing🤪. Fab Joe thank you.
Mike…. I truly wish there was a part 6 too but unfortunately 2 is all we have. Best, Joe
I enjoyed that Joe… thanks!
Thanks Ray…Joe
What a nice guy. Cheers ✌🏼
Wonderful incite . Mr. Chambers, every guest you have seems relaxed ; I always feel that I know these people more through your MHFM interviews. John is genuine.
Thanks Carter… joe
What a great interview. Loved the stories Mr. Sebastion.
Hi Joe. Like you, I’m a huge fan of the Lovin’ Spoonful. What a great band. Unique music, too. I’ve been a big fan of John Sebastian for decades. In fact, I saw him at Winterland in San Francisco shortly after he left the Lovin’ Spoonful. One huge regret: a throat condition robbed John of his beautiful voice. Thankfully, his guitar and harmonica playing are as good as ever.
Thanks for watching TO…..Joe
What a great guy thank you
Thanks for watching John
Fantastic interview Joe! I could listen to John talk about the old times all day long! In fact, I was really hoping for Parts 3 & 4 & 5! Thanks & I hope that you are doing well....
Thanks Steve….Joe
Zal was a true original. Rip
Hey Joe Chambers, when we get home we say, " robot play Joe Chambers interviews"
Because there's nothing better
Audio or Video The Museum is a heartfelt companion for all ages and a history of the coolest unknown stuff
What's more real than the Chambers shuffle on your device 🐝
Hi M M…. That’s the nicest thing anyone has said so far..! Thank you very much…. Sincerely, Joe
I've seen a few of these interviews, and every one of them holds my attention throughout. I'm from a musical family and loved music from the time my mom sang 'Tura Lura' for me as a very young child. Even though I was born in 1960, I was already listening to music by late 1963, and was really hooked once The Beatles were on Sullivan and my brother bought 'Meet The Beatles'. Having six older siblings, I grew up with The Beatles, The Stones, The Yardbirds, The Lovin Spoonful, The Turtles, and on and on. Back then I had no idea what an incredible time that was for music, it was just the way it was supposed to be. I eventually started playing guitar and singing and playing in local bands and even dabbling in songwriting, so I have a great appreciation for the stories of these amazing artists. I love hearing the details of how they started out, how they met their bandmates, etc. And of course hearing about things like The Ed Sullivan show (our family watched every week), Woodstock, playing with CSNY and The Doors, great stuff. Thanks! You do a great job. And keep them coming.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Jim…Joe
Great questions. All of which I wanted you to ask and he is gracious in his answers. Glad to see him Joe. Wonderful interview. 👍🏻😎
Thanks David…..Joe
I remember John from the Spoonful into his solo albums onto Welcome Back. It is a shame that the RnR Hall has failed admit them. Hopefully this will be corrected. Thanks for another great interview.
Thanks Patrick……Joe
I think there's some confusion here. The Lovin' Spoonful were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. I think Sebastian must have meant there was no display or exhibition about them in the Museum part of the building (I've never been there.) But they must be "on the wall", listed as members. They were inducted by John Mellencamp. It pains me to say that I remember seeing the induction ceremony on TV; they played and they were just awful. They apparently should have had more time to rehearse.
James… yes John was referring to the lack of acknowledgment the band has received due to Zal getting busted at that time in our history. It kept them from performing at Monterey Pop Festival which could’ve given them a huge boost like it did other acts that were there like Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix.Thanks for sharing your comments…. Joe
I thought they were in?
Yes, my mistake, they are in the Rock N Roll HOF. And deservedly so
Great times brought to ‘ Life ‘, #thanks ✨🎭🍁🎃🍂⚡️(ps- the ‘Spoonful’ were ‘live’ at their ‘Brooklyn-College’ performance 🤩
Joe, What a good interview. John Sebastian is so interesting 👏👏👏
Thanks Peter….Joe
Thank you Joe. I hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. Tell Smilin’ Jay “Hey” for us.
I did enjoy it lots Thomas… I will tell Jay hello too…. Best, Joe
Another great interview. Thanks
Thanks Bruce…Joe
John Sebastian is one of the unheralded best songwriters of the 1960s. Ah, "Day Blues"!
I totally agree J…..Joe
@@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum And "Darling Be Home Soon".
@@jnagarya519 True genius songwriter.
@@BeatlesCentricUniverse Excellent two-part interview as well.
... It gets better and better, Thank`s Joe ...
Thanks Billy….Joe
John is a gentleman's gentleman. Thanks Joe. Very enjoyable.
Thank you too Bob…. Joe
great interview!!...good job Joe!
Thanks Joe…..Joe
Absolutely magic Part 1 and 2 interviews.
Thanks for watching Mark….Joe
Hi Joe. Another fascinating interview which I enjoyed very much. When John said “you’ve got the curse man” I can relate to this very much. I would daydream in school all the time. Other kids around me would finish a relatively simple paper assignment in a timely fashion whereas I’d be stuck all the time and last to finish. I’d be dreaming of my favorite bands of the day which were KISS, Aerosmith, Queen and other big acts of the mid to late seventies. I was not a good book student but would rather crack your ribs with steady driving eighths on open A from my Precision Bass. I definitely was not the best student in school. Respectable….but not a scholar by any stretch.
Outta of the park Joe indeed well worth the wait... thank you sir...and If I could I would hit the "like" for 60 minutes..
Thanks Blue…. Very kind of you……Joe
Fantastic interview thanks Joe and John
Thanks for watching Fred….Joe
Excellent interview, thanks! In addition to the great Spoonful songs he wrote, perhaps some people forget he also wrote the theme and other tunes for the 1966 movies You're A Big Boy Now and What's Up, Tiger Lily? Also, "Welcome Back" is one of my all-time favorite pop songs, brilliantly written and it can occasionally be heard even to this day in places. Funny thing is that I was just a little kid when the series originally aired and never knew at the time that it was even a radio hit (let alone a #1 chart topper, which it deserved in my opinion), I was pretty glued to the TV show itself back then, so I only knew it as a theme song. At any rate, John seems to be doing well and hope that continues. :)
Thanks for watching Rick…..Joe
Just great. Again. Cant tell you how much I enjoy my favorite channel.
Thanks so much Roger…. Joe
John Sebastian and the Doors, Mind blown. nuff said. Great video Thanks
Thanks for watching doc…… Joe
Ya Joe!! through you we get to meet the guys who did the stuff we grew up with THANKS keep them coming.
Thanks Jack…. I will try…. Joe
I just love you guys. Thank you so much.
Thanks Tom…Joe
Great interview with John Sebastian!
Welcome back Kotter still. One of the best theme songs
Hey Joe, checkout John's collaboration with the Mona Lisa Twins on the song 'Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind'. The interlude he plays using a thumb pick on that Les Paul is pretty sweet.
Thanks 6String…. Joe