I was so delighted to hear John Sebastian mentioned Cass Elliot, because if it wasn't for her the Lovin Spoonful would have never been formed and neither would have Been Crosby Stills and Nash and a whole host of other Duos and bands that came about at that time she was a treasure that left us too soon
@@gadsdonflag4289exactly Johns voice seemed a bit hoarse, maybe had a sore throat but Man they were still great and after all those years it was so cool to hear them regardless
It was great seeing the original get together one more time before Zally's passing two years later, its sad he's gone but at least they had that one moment together.
The lists of bands who have not been inducted into the rock & roll hall is long .The bands of the 60's are the most reflective of their time .The Spoonful induction well earned by four young guys having a blast making their music in the 1960's . I would like to see The Guess Who inducted . That band introduced the world to Winnipeg !
Guess Who should have been inducted years ago, first band to make it big out of Canada. Amazing musicians, and Burton Cummings has one of the best voices in all of popular music!
None of them thanked their fans! John Sebastian wrote some great songs, had a great voice, and they were a great band. I saw him perform about 10 years ago at an arts center in MD. He had sadly lost his voice, but he was a wonderful storyteller and instrumentalist. I got to meet him and thank him for all the music he wrote and performed. Such a sweet man.
It's so great that they got a chance to play together and to have this honor bestowed before Zolly passed. Sure, they sounded a bit rough, but the spirit was still there 100%, and even though Mellencamp was a bit goofy, the band's dedications were heartfelt and sincere. A feel-good moment all around! :)
Some artists' voices hold out to their later years, and some don't. Sometimes there's no reason, sometimes there is. Life is a roll of the dice, and so is holding on to the singing ability of one's youth. John Sebastian's diminished vocal abilities can't erase all he's done in the music business, and it was a pleasure to see him get up with his old bandmates one last time here so the Hall Of Fame could honor them. Boys...you done good, and you belong there!
I wasn't bashing the guy I just thought maybe something happened to his voice I didn't know about. Yes, the Lovin' Spoonful deserve to be in the RRHOF for sure!
John Sebastian thanks Cass Elliot, their "Jewish Angel" at 13:10. You can hear more by listening to the Mamas & The Papas song "Creeqe Alley." "In the coffee shop Sebastian sat, and after every number they passed the hat . . "
Bakk in the sixties i was playing in a club on long Island . My bass was stolen Steve Boon. Had been coming in the club acconionally and we became friends and was nice enough to lend me a baa till I had the time to get back into New York.thank you Steve if you read this message !
I've been watching this for sometime, it's just great with the original line up, it's was about 20yrs ago on the radio at work I heard on the news they were in the rocknroll hall of fame & performed 2 songs and thought wow at least some groups get back for a performance , but the downside was a couple yrs later & the radio at work gave us the tragic news that Zal yanovsky had passed away at only 57 yrs old.
Thannx for sharing it, it's so exiting see that great band together again, how many experience lived in the best music epoc as were 60's, they are part of that history forever and ever.
Great to see the original members all getting along and enjoying each others company and PLAYING TOGETHER. Unlike today where band members are all still mad at each other for some reason, and refusing to put their differences aside for just one night and play together again. A shame John's voice was shot at the early age of 55.
to anyone saying they should've not performed you dont know what it means being a true fan seeing john,zal,joe and steve on stage just performing together
The songs still the magic.... I love "Summer in the City" and "Do You Believe in Magic," but it's "You Didn't Have to Be So Nice" that is really special. Recently I've been into one of their more neglected songs: Pow! And for what it's worth, I enjoyed John Mellencamp 's introduction.
The Lovin' Spoonful was one of the greatest rock groups of the 60's. John Sebastian has some malady that severely affects his vocal cords. I am glad that he gallantly tried to sing anyway. RIP Zal Yanovsky . " Rain on the Roof" was my fave Spoonful 45.
The lovin' Spoonful acceptance speeches (9:10 - 16:48): very nice, not too long and entertaining. We still love you, John Sebastian (et al). RIP, Zal Zanofsky. BTW, John Sebastian says (in his speech) that his brother Mark chipped in to make the chorus for 'Summer in the city'. Can anyone tell me where this chorus is, and what does Mark contribute?
@@MrDrProfessorMidget No, the math was correct because I was responding to you (you know, where it says "@Ivy Midget") because I found your comment humorous, even though I didn't see it until almost a year later
regarding vocals: Yes, he has aged and has some weaknesses---but I saw him a year ago, and except for the fact that his voice sounded older, he was strong and consistent. As a lot of musicians age, though, they start changing the key of the song to get through it easier. This usually can't happen in a live one-off setting like this where the chord changes are complex and the musicians can really only play it in the one key they recorded it in or performed it in live for years. There's very little rehearsals at these HOF ceremonies. ONE, if they're lucky, earlier in the afternoon. But a lot of bands go up there not having played songs in 10, 20, 30, 40 years. Also - as a writer of a song-turned solo musician sings their hits over and over though the years in a solo format, they make little adjustments and ad-libs to the phrasing and melodies--mostly to keep it interesting for themselves. It sounds fine with one voice, but once the other musicians jump in with the harmonies they remember doing, suddenly they're not in synch phrasing-wise and it unfortunately gives the impression of vocalists being "terrible" when in fact it's more a matter of them not being locked in like they were on the record. That's happening a lot here.
Considering that these guys hadn't played together in 30 years, and the fact that they got OLDER, I say that this isn't as bad as some performances I've heard. (And this has nothing to do with the fact that I am related to Steve Boone.)
I would have enjoyed less John Cougar and more John Sebastian and the Spoonful. That's what this was about, inducting the Spoonful into the R&R HOF. Man like 9 minutes wasted.
tunanorth Yester worked on two albums, "Everything Playing" (with Sebastian) and "Revelation: Revolution" (w/o Sebastian). He also played piano on "Do You Believe in Magic" (source: Wikipedia). The RRHoF has not been consistent in inducting members who have not been with the original band. For instance, with the Eagles, they included Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit; but with the Beach Boys, Bruce Johnston was "not" included, even though he joined in '66 working on "Pet Sounds."
LetUandMe beReal My guess is that it's a decision made case-by-case based on how significant their contribution was and whether or not the band was successful with them as members. Joe Walsh was a member on Hotel California and The Long Run, Schmit on The Long Run, Bruce Johnston wasn't credited on a Beach Boys album until Wild Honey and didn't have a lead vocal or songwriting credit until 1969. I think there's a case for Yester being included since he was a significant part of Everything Playing (I'm not sure how much he or Boone really had to do with the last album and until I read it on Wikipedia, I didn't know there was a piano on "Do You Believe In Magic"), but the material they're remembered for was done with Yanovsky. Ironically, Yester did have a lot to do with Yanovsky's solo album.
Great stuff... they're laughing like hell because they haven't played together in 35 years and they know they suck.... it's great.... for all those asking what's wrong with john's voice... he's older... have you heard stephen stills lately?..... Loving' Spoonful was all John Sebastian.... one of the greats...
From making a point of tossing his chewing gun out on stage, to refusing to even put out his cigarette, to his potty mouth on live TV, Mellencamp is simply a crude p.o.s example of Rock lowlife. And why is this whole intro about him? Who the hell ever chose this dimwit to intro such a classy group as the Lovin' Spoonful?!?!
alot of what mr cougar writes is true and heartfelt. i dont know if the spoonful were formulated to be like the Beatles though.that's like saying the Stones tried being like the Beatles. they both co-existed at same time
The Lovin' Spoonful is one of the great 4-album bands of the 60s (Doors, Mamas and Papas, Lovin'Spoonful) whose talent exceeded their tenure. Their induction was long overdue because they were one of the clean-cut bands hit by forces on all sides, not on a major label and the better choice for introducing them is long dead (John Phillips) though mentioning Cass Elliot was sincere. I saw them in 66 or 67 as a part of a summer review at the Cow Palace featuring: Leslie Gore, Chad & Jeremy, Everly Bros., Percey Sledge, with the main act The Beach Boys. With the release of The Big TNT Show recently you can see rare live footage of the Spoonful and the original Byrds line-up each for 3 songs. I suspect Sebastian has throat cancer. It makes no difference to me, those were 'golden' summer moments when we were "a moment's sunlight fading in the grass" and I recognize their greatness even today.
Somebody needed to tell John Mellancamp that this was about the Spoonful, not himself! I always liked Mellencamp's music but he acted like a self centered an obnoxious jerk this night....sad.
There is a time to hang up the career and enjoy the downtime. These guys are past their prime and this performance proves it. This comes from someone who is a Spoonful fan for over 40 yrs.Shame on you father time, your cruelty is penetrating.
Jerry didn't join the band until late 1967, following Zal Yanovsky's departure. Before then, Jerry was performing with The New Christie Minstrels and I think, The Modern Folk Quartet, before adding his services with the Spoonful. John, Zal, Steve, and Joe are the original members of The Lovin' Spoonful. Sadly, Zal died of a heart attack in 2002.
The performance may be a bit rusty--John Sebastian has had throat problems over the past few years, after all--but since Zal died two years after this, this might have been their last performance together, so it's good to see four of them play together one last time.
painful to hear John Sebastian singing. I saw him in concert at a small venue at least 10 years ago and he couldn't sing very well, but he told some really great stories. It was a great evening.
I was so delighted to hear John Sebastian mentioned Cass Elliot, because if it wasn't for her the Lovin Spoonful would have never been formed and neither would have Been Crosby Stills and Nash and a whole host of other Duos and bands that came about at that time she was a treasure that left us too soon
One of those rare occasions where all originals members still gets along and can receive their well deserved honor.
One of my favorite bands of all time!!!
I was an 80's kid, but found them...
Not their greatest performance, BUT the most underrated band of all time! God bless Zal!
Yeah, they were a bit rusty, but great to see them one more time!
So after that many years, how would you sound? John's voice was going is all.....
I loved the Lovin Spoonful; absolutely the FIRST American band I ever loved. Gotta say my brother had ALL the best albums and they were mostly Britt
@@gadsdonflag4289exactly Johns voice seemed a bit hoarse, maybe had a sore throat but Man they were still great and after all those years it was so cool to hear them regardless
Proud to have Steve Boone as a dear friend. What a great band.
It was great seeing the original get together one more time before Zally's passing two years later, its sad he's gone but at least they had that one moment together.
Your words speak for my feelings. Thanks.
I'm glad they played.. they were honest, humble, and used their true voices.
Well stated. It was great to see and hear them again.
Zal Yanovsky is a legend and was very underrated at best! God bless. He made the Lovin' Spoonful in more ways than some think. RIP
I think it was great! Love this group. Glad they are in the Rock nRoll Hall of Fame!
A very underrated group of musicians
LOVED the Lovin Spoonful Congratulations and God BLESS
The lists of bands who have not been inducted into the rock & roll hall is long .The bands of the 60's are the most reflective of their time .The Spoonful induction well earned by four young guys having a blast making their music in the 1960's . I would like to see The Guess Who inducted . That band introduced the world to Winnipeg !
The Guess Who were huge! Can't believe there's no time for them!
Guess Who should have been inducted years ago, first band to make it big out of Canada. Amazing musicians, and Burton Cummings has one of the best voices in all of popular music!
None of them thanked their fans! John Sebastian wrote some great songs, had a great voice, and they were a great band. I saw him perform about 10 years ago at an arts center in MD. He had sadly lost his voice, but he was a wonderful storyteller and instrumentalist. I got to meet him and thank him for all the music he wrote and performed. Such a sweet man.
Yes, very nice to see all 4 guys together again. Every great band should have a moment like this together.
Skip ahead to about 9:00 to miss out on how John Cougar Mellonhead recalls his teenage years. It is way longer than a little ditty...
Yes. I wish I had read your post first. After 2 minutes of Cougars narcissistic BS, I pulled the little line until he disappeared from the screen.
It's so great that they got a chance to play together and to have this honor bestowed before Zolly passed. Sure, they sounded a bit rough, but the spirit was still there 100%, and even though Mellencamp was a bit goofy, the band's dedications were heartfelt and sincere. A feel-good moment all around! :)
Well stated.
Some artists' voices hold out to their later years, and some don't. Sometimes there's no reason, sometimes there is. Life is a roll of the dice, and so is holding on to the singing ability of one's youth. John Sebastian's diminished vocal abilities can't erase all he's done in the music business, and it was a pleasure to see him get up with his old bandmates one last time here so the Hall Of Fame could honor them. Boys...you done good, and you belong there!
Brian Jonestone Spot on Brian, thanks!
I wasn't bashing the guy I just thought maybe something happened to his voice I didn't know about. Yes, the Lovin' Spoonful deserve to be in the RRHOF for sure!
I hear he still performs in 2018. Has the voice gotten any better? It is 18 years after this HOF induction.
i jeff he sounds better now
@@ijeff2005 good days and bad. When I saw him about a year ago he was really strong---although it was obvious the voice has aged.
Love these guys immensely --------- learned how to play my drums listening to their songs ----------- Thanks Guys !!!!
John Sebastian thanks Cass Elliot, their "Jewish Angel" at 13:10. You can hear more by listening to the Mamas & The Papas song "Creeqe Alley." "In the coffee shop Sebastian sat, and after every number they passed the hat . . "
You forgot 'in the Night Owl' !
And note that there was some emotion in his voice when he was recalling that time. ;-)
Miss you, Zal.
Zal was such an amazing melodic guitarrist!
I'm glad the ORIGINAL Lovin' Spoonful were inducted, I'm glad they didn't induct Jerry Yester after all what happened recently about him (sick dude).
? What happened? Sure u dont mean Skip Spence?
@@lastnamefirst4035 - He (Jerry Yester) was arrested for counts of "graphic child videos".
@@briansam2524 So was S Spence AND Spences adult son. Had not heard about Yester
I love the Spoonful and I thought Melancamp would never shut up
It's a shame that John Sebastian completeley losted his voice, he had such a sweet and classic voice. Cheers from Mexico :)
Bakk in the sixties i was playing in a club on long Island . My bass was stolen Steve Boon. Had been coming in the club acconionally and we became friends and was nice enough to lend me a baa till I had the time to get back into New York.thank you Steve if you read this message !
I've been watching this for sometime, it's just great with the original line up, it's was about 20yrs ago on the radio at work I heard on the news they were in the rocknroll hall of fame & performed 2 songs and thought wow at least some groups get back for a performance , but the downside was a couple yrs later & the radio at work gave us the tragic news that Zal yanovsky had passed away at only 57 yrs old.
Zal still plays that funny looking guitar.
These guys were, and still remain, one of my favorite bands of all time.
Sorry that is what happened to you
@@jamesr5719 I DON'T UNDERSTAND
It's nice to know that both the mamas and the papas and the lovin spoonful are together in R&R hall of fame.
These guys are my heroes.
Joe looked so happy behind the drumkit. Bless. ❤
Joe Butler brings messages of hope and optimism to auditorium audiences.
When Byrds first tour of England! Crosby was asked what new band to watch out for and he said the Spoonful!
great sound the loving spoonful. They were pure and their albums stiill sit in my collection
Thannx for sharing it, it's so exiting see that great band together again, how many experience lived in the best music epoc as were 60's, they are part of that history forever and ever.
Great band. Great induction.
And they are still rockin today in 2017, a few of them anyway.
Great to see the original members all getting along and enjoying each others company and PLAYING TOGETHER. Unlike today where band members are all still mad at each other for some reason, and refusing to put their differences aside for just one night and play together again. A shame John's voice was shot at the early age of 55.
The more I watch this, the more I get past John Sebastian's diminished vocals. The old timey kinship is heartwarming.
My best friend grew up with Jimmy Vivino, one of the many people whom John Sebastian thanks in this video!
to anyone saying they should've not performed you dont know what it means being a true fan seeing john,zal,joe and steve on stage just performing together
I know what it means!
This was awesome. ❤
great intro for a great band!
I love The Lovin Spoonful because they are a rocking sixties band.
The songs still the magic.... I love "Summer in the City" and "Do You Believe in Magic," but it's "You Didn't Have to Be So Nice" that is really special. Recently I've been into one of their more neglected songs: Pow! And for what it's worth, I enjoyed John Mellencamp 's introduction.
Sorry.....Mellancamp was WAYYY too focused on himself and actually detracted from the job he was "supposed" to be doing.
and I would like to thank... Me ! the young kid who work his ass off with that paper route for buying those damn records. Thank you.
I had a paper route back then too.....and bought many albums from many RR groups of that day and age.
If you were a teenager in the 60s like I was you love these guys.
What a great video! Thank you for sharing!
Drummer is SOLID.
Joe Butler is/was a great drummer. His playing was better than most playing in pop bands of the day.
@vistalite Joe Butler brings messages of hope and optimism to auditorium audiences.
Summer in the city and six o'clock are as good or better than anyone did for the time. I especially like Zal's lead work.
Bummer about John's voice but glad to see and hear Zal Yanovsky.
Glad they could put aside their beefs and share a stage together.
The Lovin' Spoonful was one of the greatest rock groups of the 60's. John Sebastian has some malady that severely affects his vocal cords. I am glad that he gallantly tried to sing anyway. RIP Zal Yanovsky . " Rain on the Roof" was my fave Spoonful 45.
I am from Scottsburg Indiana! Wow, it is really “A Small World! My old stomping ground…. lol.
A great little band,good stuff!
Amazing
The lovin' Spoonful acceptance speeches (9:10 - 16:48): very nice, not too long and entertaining. We still love you, John Sebastian (et al). RIP, Zal Zanofsky.
BTW, John Sebastian says (in his speech) that his brother Mark chipped in to make the chorus for 'Summer in the city'. Can anyone tell me where this chorus is, and what does Mark contribute?
"in the night it's a different world/ go out and find a girl/come on come on dance all night/ just'll be you and me tonight"
just like the heat, it'll be alright...
Zal finally acting like he's got some sense.
John cougar Melloncamp; when I hear your songs play on the Radio; I do my best to change the station.
do your best? do you suck at changing stations?
@@MrDrProfessorMidget Lol almost a year later
@@djtoona You mean three years later right? 4 years minus 10 moths is more than almost a year kid.
@@MrDrProfessorMidget No, the math was correct because I was responding to you (you know, where it says "@Ivy Midget") because I found your comment humorous, even though I didn't see it until almost a year later
@@djtoona That certainly is a way to be confusing as fuck. My bad.
God bless the Spoonful! Good enough for the Beatles, certainly good enough for me......
great speech, put work into it, named everyone, sang, made it personal - good midwestern boy acts with respect
regarding vocals: Yes, he has aged and has some weaknesses---but I saw him a year ago, and except for the fact that his voice sounded older, he was strong and consistent. As a lot of musicians age, though, they start changing the key of the song to get through it easier. This usually can't happen in a live one-off setting like this where the chord changes are complex and the musicians can really only play it in the one key they recorded it in or performed it in live for years. There's very little rehearsals at these HOF ceremonies. ONE, if they're lucky, earlier in the afternoon. But a lot of bands go up there not having played songs in 10, 20, 30, 40 years. Also - as a writer of a song-turned solo musician sings their hits over and over though the years in a solo format, they make little adjustments and ad-libs to the phrasing and melodies--mostly to keep it interesting for themselves. It sounds fine with one voice, but once the other musicians jump in with the harmonies they remember doing, suddenly they're not in synch phrasing-wise and it unfortunately gives the impression of vocalists being "terrible" when in fact it's more a matter of them not being locked in like they were on the record. That's happening a lot here.
Thanks for your thoughts. Looks like they went from G down to E.
they sound great--fun, intimate, exuberant, nostalgic. . .sloppy in a good-time way
just read "hotter than a matchhead" by Boone. They packed a lot of sweet tunes in their short reign.
An American treasure 🇺🇸👍🎸🤠
Considering that these guys hadn't played together in 30 years, and the fact that they got OLDER, I say that this isn't as bad as some performances I've heard. (And this has nothing to do with the fact that I am related to Steve Boone.)
Not remotely. I love their performance. I love that they're having fun, and I love that it's just those four guys.
Seemed like the Spoonful was really all John Sebastian but he's so humble. Wonderful songs, vocals and music.
Top band
Been a fan sice i wa kid
Their Daydream album is one of my favourite albums of the 60s lol
i love these guys!! born in the wrong decade...
Too bad their voices were really gone for this but still great back in the day.
Now go listen to your own voice after all these years......not the same, are we?
Mellencamp " No offense Paul" .........McCartney " Shine my shoes douche, and when you're done pull up my car"
I would have enjoyed less John Cougar and more John Sebastian and the Spoonful. That's what this was about, inducting the Spoonful into the R&R HOF. Man like 9 minutes wasted.
JR in the 818 no. It was a great intro, he is smoking
How long does it take you to smoke
His intro was funny! Where's your sense of humor?
Never been a John Cougar Mellencamp fan -- part of it is that he takes every opportunity to mention that he hates the Beatles.
At least he is a genuine fan of the group he is inducting.
A bit rusty and ragged, but still wonderful to see the original lineup one more time.
Just think of all those great songs!
Now go listen to your own voice after all these years......not the same, are we?
Zally is looking down happy to see it didn't take another 30 haha
cannot believe he would do this.
Wow, John Sebastian's voice was already shot. Glad they got up & performed one last time though.
Very sympathetic
Start @9:00 if you don't want to here John Mellencamp ranting. lol
I wish I'd gotten to this comment 9 minutes ago. What a douche.
What is the audience comment to which he responds at 2:46?
I miss the days
Why was Jerry Yester "not" included?
Yester was not an original member, but came in when Zal left in 1967.
tunanorth Yester worked on two albums, "Everything Playing" (with Sebastian) and "Revelation: Revolution" (w/o Sebastian). He also played piano on "Do You Believe in Magic" (source: Wikipedia).
The RRHoF has not been consistent in inducting members who have not been with the original band. For instance, with the Eagles, they included Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit; but with the Beach Boys, Bruce Johnston was "not" included, even though he joined in '66 working on "Pet Sounds."
LetUandMe beReal
My guess is that it's a decision made case-by-case based on how significant their contribution was and whether or not the band was successful with them as members. Joe Walsh was a member on Hotel California and The Long Run, Schmit on The Long Run, Bruce Johnston wasn't credited on a Beach Boys album until Wild Honey and didn't have a lead vocal or songwriting credit until 1969. I think there's a case for Yester being included since he was a significant part of Everything Playing (I'm not sure how much he or Boone really had to do with the last album and until I read it on Wikipedia, I didn't know there was a piano on "Do You Believe In Magic"), but the material they're remembered for was done with Yanovsky. Ironically, Yester did have a lot to do with Yanovsky's solo album.
Knowing what we know about him now.... Glad he's not!!!
Great stuff... they're laughing like hell because they haven't played together in 35 years and they know they suck.... it's great.... for all those asking what's wrong with john's voice... he's older... have you heard stephen stills lately?..... Loving' Spoonful was all John Sebastian.... one of the greats...
What the hell happened to John Sebastian's voice?
@rayboi33 also sometimes if you don't use it you lose it
@@67psychout similar to one''s penis
From making a point of tossing his chewing gun out on stage, to refusing to even put out his cigarette, to his potty mouth on live TV, Mellencamp is simply a crude p.o.s example of Rock lowlife. And why is this whole intro about him? Who the hell ever chose this dimwit to intro such a classy group as the Lovin' Spoonful?!?!
alot of what mr cougar writes is true and heartfelt. i dont know if the spoonful were formulated to be like the Beatles though.that's like saying the Stones tried being like the Beatles. they both co-existed at same time
Wait a minute!! I thought I was going to see The Lovin' Spoonful. This egomaniac is going on and on and on about himself.
The Lovin' Spoonful is one of the great 4-album bands of the 60s (Doors, Mamas and Papas, Lovin'Spoonful) whose talent exceeded their tenure. Their induction was long overdue because they were one of the clean-cut bands hit by forces on all sides, not on a major label and the better choice for introducing them is long dead (John Phillips) though mentioning Cass Elliot was sincere. I saw them in 66 or 67 as a part of a summer review at the Cow Palace featuring: Leslie Gore, Chad & Jeremy, Everly Bros., Percey Sledge, with the main act The Beach Boys. With the release of The Big TNT Show recently you can see rare live footage of the Spoonful and the original Byrds line-up each for 3 songs. I suspect Sebastian has throat cancer. It makes no difference to me, those were 'golden' summer moments when we were "a moment's sunlight fading in the grass" and I recognize their greatness even today.
Joe Bulter really shined on Revolution Never Going Back, Amazing Air
That's Tom Freston (with Viacom at the time) in the first cutaway shot.
Somebody needed to tell John Mellancamp that this was about the Spoonful, not himself! I always liked Mellencamp's music but he acted like a self centered
an obnoxious jerk this night....sad.
Miss Zally. Sad that Sebastians vocals were off. Great band.
There is a time to hang up the career and enjoy the downtime. These guys are past their prime and this performance proves it. This comes from someone who is a Spoonful fan for over 40 yrs.Shame on you father time, your cruelty is penetrating.
and not one word about Jerry Yester....
Jerry didn't join the band until late 1967,
following Zal Yanovsky's departure.
Before then, Jerry was performing with
The New Christie Minstrels
and I think, The Modern Folk Quartet,
before adding his services with the Spoonful.
John, Zal, Steve, and Joe are the
original members of The Lovin' Spoonful.
Sadly, Zal died of a heart attack in 2002.
The performance may be a bit rusty--John Sebastian has had throat problems over the past few years, after all--but since Zal died two years after this, this might have been their last performance together, so it's good to see four of them play together one last time.
It shouldn't have taken nine minutes for John "Cougar" Mellencamp to be presented with a copy of "A Visit from St. Fu".
11:00
The guy who says he has the worst memory ends up writing the book??
Throat surgery years ago. Be kind.
+Danny Caccavo Really? I had no idea.
I didn't know either, thought he was being a good sport not letting a flu stop him like some musicians do
I like that I’m he’s giving it his all despite his issues
Ahhh that’s why
painful to hear John Sebastian singing. I saw him in concert at a small venue at least 10 years ago and he couldn't sing very well, but he told some really great stories. It was a great evening.
Lovin Spoonful name like group10cc means the amount of........
Very cool. It's a shame John's voice is so diminished, otherwise what a treat!