Who still listen to this song in January 2024 and it puts smile on your face?
@carlodave93 місяці тому
This was the first song I ever remember. I must have been 2 or 3. The sound has a strange effect on me, like a memory from some other universe.
@fractalelf77603 місяці тому
I was two when this came out but always liked it. Great band who was gone by the 70’s…
@Confident2113 місяці тому
Who isn’t? 😊
@lesliegoodman-malamuth97963 місяці тому
Me. Me.
@markblack55663 місяці тому
Me!🙂
@sanjuro664 роки тому
This may sound weird, but when I listen to this, I close my eyes. It puts me back into an era where my Aunts, Uncles, Grandparents and Parents were still alive. ~Sigh~
@bigpeeler4 роки тому
The power of music.
@rcijo4 роки тому
Exactly the same for me...It definitely transports and transcends
@FriendofRamblinJack4 роки тому
Oh ABSOLUTELY, honey.... miss my family. Everybody's gone to Heaven....
@photonotavailable79364 роки тому
Henry K Yup, I say while trying to maintain my composure at age 69.
@fizixx4 роки тому
Yeah, it really does get melancholy sometimes, doesn't it.
@TheOriginalRick2 роки тому
Windy, Cherish, and Never My Love - 3 songs that will stand forever as examples of a truly talented band and group of singers
@oughtonoughton26342 роки тому
Rick i love your comment , Harmonies were made for this lovely band , ive always adored this 60s band ,, still do memories to cherish ,, those were the days lol Jane x
@RitaSora2 роки тому
So true!
@steel909122 роки тому
Along comes mary.
@paulharvey62162 роки тому
This was always playing the jukebox at our public swimming pool all summer!!
@charlesaguilar17082 роки тому
All Wonderful songs!
@MarriedMindless8 місяців тому
When 80% of the Top 100 was this good and forever remembered.
@michellemarrison43977 місяців тому
Terry Kirkman Rest in Heaven, i was born in 1966, raised by a single mom. Your music was a big part of our good times.
@garysmith807310 днів тому
Also Larry Ramos RIP.
@astheworldturners89307 років тому
My name is Wendy, I was born in 73, my parents loved the Association. We went to see them in concert at Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey IL when I was a kid. My brother and I were in the parking lot tossing a football, waiting for the concert to start, when a few guys came by and played with us. A bit later, while listening and enjoying my very first concert, one of the members of the Association, said this song is dedicated to a little girl who really knows how to play football. Then they played Windy! Right then I knew that song was for me! Its one of my most cherished memories! Thank you to the Association for that great moment in my life.
@MRM-Red7 років тому
My name is Wendy, I was also born in 1973! My parents got my name from this and Four Seasons Dawn! But my dad prefer beach boys and their WENDY, so mine came from 3 songs..lol
@SpookyStregaAL5 років тому
this is the coolest story!!
@helonwheels575 років тому
Girl, you CAPTURED A MOMENT!! Lucky you!!!
@cherylloftis5 років тому
As the World Turner's What a great story!
@Julie-yd4yj5 років тому
Wow, Wendy! That is so neat.....man
@debrafischer8072 місяці тому
My husband and I met in the summer of 1967. Married in 1971. We are still together.
@saschaesken5524Місяць тому
Maybe your stormy eyes
@rogerthijs7256Місяць тому
🤗
@rayinpau.s.a.6351Місяць тому
Luv It !!!
@sm1tty031Місяць тому
My mom and dad met in 67 and married in 70...and here I am at 53 listening this and they too are together
@hendrikdebruin401214 днів тому
Blessed are you. Greetings from Africa and may you stay blessed.
@meggancole8959Рік тому
I love seeing my uncle on here. RIP Brian Cole ❤
@kingsleyroberts8226Рік тому
Brian's on bass on the right hand side yes? Technically this is one of the finest written and produced pop songs from the entire 60s. All the best to your family and those who knew him.
@meggancole8959Рік тому
@@kingsleyroberts8226 Yes, the video starts with a close up on him. And thank you for your kind words.
@leebaker2588Рік тому
Meegan, didn't know he was your uncle but I've loved seeing him and listening to him for 55 years. Hopefully, for many more.
@trivet1970Рік тому
we lost him way way to young but he is here forever in the music.
@johnmctigue5398Рік тому
He provided a depth to their vocals, with what they called “ lower tonal concepts, and drove the band in a subtle way. They were never quite the same after his untimely death.
@raymondortiz1603 роки тому
When i hear this song, it tells me of a better day, not hearing the depressing news, or about this virus, this brigtens my inner self.
@dobermanpac10643 роки тому
Raymond, everyone forgets the bad times from times past when listening to “their” music. I was born in ‘50 and I remember the 60’s like yesterday. The music was great, but you can keep the rest. 😎 Rant over. ✌🏻
@coolbear64413 роки тому
Or bands that dress respectable
@diablosarm90923 роки тому
..when I was a kid everytime I heard this song I'd get giddy
@lynniepooh20723 роки тому
Brings great memories of my Mom and Dad this was their Era and I miss them soo much 😢 💔 I feel like an adult orphan and it just kills my heart to see and hear of anyone losing their Parent's as a child 💔 the fear they are feeling!! Ughhh.. Music 🎶 🎵 🪕 🎼 💿 🎸 🎶 🎵 🪕 heals the soul and can bring even enemies together ❤
@sillyone520623 роки тому
JFK in 1963, the buildup in Vietnam for no earthly reason, MLK, RFK, riots....the 60's were no picnic. Oh, and the Hong Kong Flu in '68.
@SuperDino22223 роки тому
First song I heard on US soil in San Francisco returning from Viet Nam in 1967, I was so happy but also sad knowing that I left my brothers behind when things were getting worse there , this song has so much meaning to me
@ellenh93812 роки тому
Thank you for your service!
@louisgonzalez88462 роки тому
Happy that you are back!!!
@karenstrycharz14992 роки тому
Thank-you for your service & so glad you safely made it back!♥️
@alzibert97852 роки тому
Thank you
@ld35112 роки тому
Thank you so very much for your service from Fort Hood, Tx Take care friend!
@tomfilipiak6902 роки тому
Incredible. Real music, real harmonies, real talent, real memories.
@JMLUSA1Рік тому
The "Wrecking Crew" originated this musicality! The Association band members when they started, couldn't play this Well. Look it up. Or watch the Movie about the Wrecking Cru... Still, BEAUTIFUL SOUND !!! YES I Do agree and Enjoy this era!!!!!
@blac_diamond5 місяців тому
Absolutely✨
@falcon45485 місяців тому
@@JMLUSA1yesss the infamous Wrecking Crew … was responsible for most in this era 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@johnheinrich69074 місяці тому
@@JMLUSA1watch the wrecking crew (2008) Herb Alpert and more, the last 2 minutes with Joe Osborn and Bones Howe explains how the “association’s music was actually recorded
@svenmartin840Рік тому
I'm 55 my kids grew up with this music. Now my grandkids are going up with it because they rather listen to this than modern music
@bgraham928Місяць тому
You're doing it right.
@windyhull27193 роки тому
My name is Windy born 69 named after this song for my stormy blue/green eyes.
@edpetrovski66403 роки тому
OUTSTANDING!!!!
@kmrnnj13 роки тому
I used to tell my ex that his mother was a bag of wind and referred to her as "Windy" for short.
@mustangmikep513 роки тому
blue/green are my 2 fav colors...only if you were like the hippy chick "Windy"..I;d find the perfect woman!
@spectrum103 роки тому
Isn't there another song called Stormy?
@RobTheNotary3 роки тому
I actually met someone who was named after Pier Angeli The actress who committed suicide in 1971. The girl who was named after the actress her parents were good friends with Pier Angeli. Pier Angeli played a love interest of Sgt Guffy telly Savalas in the movie the battle of the bulge
@hallneville13763 роки тому
They just don't make music like this anymore. This group had real talent
@williamkinney4273 роки тому
Talented singers....but we must give instrumental credit to the "wrecking crew" studio guys, including Larry Knechtel, Hal Blaine, Joe Osborn, etc....
@colincoupar13723 роки тому
@@williamkinney427 Phenomenal harmonies and what an arrangement
@legendaryTMNICO3 роки тому
Most of the music that has been coming out the last 10 years is garbage.
@Wellch3 роки тому
Hall Neville Neville Longbottom
@martywhite29883 роки тому
The instruments are played by a group of The Wrecking Crew musicians. I recall the only Association members you hear are the voices.
@karenhoward65597 місяців тому
Who’s still listening in 2023
@marciacraven40326 місяців тому
Still listening in 2023. Awesome music My generation😊
@lindamitchell850010 днів тому
2024
@4325air3 роки тому
35,000+ likes and 791 dislikes? I graduated high school in 1966 and college in 1970. Can you imagine a time when the radio was filled with stations all playing this sort of music? The music back then literally defined our lives. When I hear a song of some artist back in those days, I'll immediately have a flashback of somewhere or something I was doing at that time. Truly remarkable times. In our teens and early twenties, we hadn't the maturity or age to understand how fortunate we were. Only with 20/20 hindsight of 55+ years can I look and listen back and truly value what we had.
@marymary-es7xb3 роки тому
i'm 17 years old and when i listen to old music, i feel this special vibe that you described even though i don't know how it was back in the day haha:) great song, truly loveeee itttt !!
@shelbytn19553 роки тому
I graduated in 1969 with the same memories. It was a magical time to be that age.
@nstix2009xitsn2 роки тому
4325air "The music back then literally defined our lives." The life of every generation is defined by its music. Oh, and "literally" alert!
@TomFoti2 роки тому
I feel the same way about those times. But I would have been even happier if there were good songs ever since. There simply has to come a time when music is that good again. Maybe it will surprise us. :)
@dirkpalmer10672 роки тому
Anyone downing this one is sick.
@wylde0073 роки тому
If this song doesn't make you smile, you're dead inside.
@rosacomm1772 роки тому
Oh No !!! I love love !!!!!
@bevmcmaster89762 роки тому
I am dead inside & I still smiled
@williamtisdale15772 роки тому
It don't make me smile I am dead inside
@The_Lone_Wolf_Emperor_2 роки тому
...and out!!!
@williamtisdale15772 роки тому
I'm dead inside
@sugarbiscuitface1664Рік тому
Born in 71...as a young girl this was my favorite song! Still fills me with joy. I play it every time it's windy outside ☺️
@timtong10669 місяців тому
Hate to burst your bubble. But this song is about a prostitute named Wendy.
@angelacooper26615 місяців тому
When the weather is stormy I always think of my friend Gail, as her nickname is Windy and she certainly proves to be a force of nature!
@pixelplay98503 місяці тому
Born same year. Breaking Bad has tainted my memory of this beautiful melody😂
@wendymarie76988 місяців тому
My name is Wendy. I was born in 65, so I wasn't named after this son, but it was sung to me by so many , all of my life. It is the duty of every Wendy, to smile at everyone she sees, and capture sweet moments, on purpose 😊 I always have.
@Divhreaza2 місяці тому
And we also have stormy eyes that flash at the sound of lies. (Don't cross us! *LOL*)
@svarog632 місяці тому
Thank you :)
@EdSmith-bq1ox2 місяці тому
Hi Wendy I think I was in love with you when this song I was born in 1962
@JosephFlores-qv3uj2 дні тому
My sister was named Donna she loved Richie Valens Donna.
@plungerrecords12704 роки тому
2020! Who’s listening?🎶💕
@gilbertsanchez25684 роки тому
Yup during the lockdown
@helmuthufnagl38184 роки тому
Between 1967 and 1978 I (born 55) made my own Top 20 charts and this was my 1st Nr. 1 song.
@RattledEditor3 роки тому
HECK YAHHHHH! I have goosebumps and it's *hot* in here, man! *LOVE* this and always have.
@michaeladdiego77863 роки тому
folks will be listening to songs like these forever. They are perfect. Like Carole Kings "Too Late" and many others. Perfect
@cordoba19523 роки тому
Me, from Argentina
@victorjohnson75124 роки тому
Back when songs had a melody and harmony.
@skipdow34 роки тому
In other words, we had MUSIC back then. I was there when it happened. I still am here, but barely.
@cariannette13 роки тому
Exactly! Not like today's non existent harmonies! This junk today that's played is stuff I wouldn't let my cat listen to.
@rlford103 роки тому
Amen!!!
@petertrezise45453 роки тому
And you could sing along with them.
@evetsnitram88663 роки тому
I just discovered the term for it called Sunshine Pop.
@markstein19167 місяців тому
And why can't they bring back this kind of music? It is so far superior to anything being made today. True musicians must be a thing of the past. We long for the better days when music had harmony, melody and substance!
@adriantomlin29024 місяці тому
New so called have no ears for catchy, happy music!! Plus their lyrics are crap.
@adriantomlin29024 місяці тому
New so called talent I meant 😊
@belpack8989Місяць тому
I agree with you completely, but I believe the usual response would be "OK Boomer".
@JackAss-to2jdМісяць тому
Your comment is very ignorant. There is music with harmony, and melody, and substance is subjective. No offense, but a guy singing about a girl is not the most creative gold. People are still doing that.But you are right that a lot of people do long for “better days.” I see a lot of people wanting good music, but are too lazy to look for it, or just want music that sounds like stuff from the past. I honestly doubt this is superior to everything of today, when you probably only heard mainstream music. How do we know this old music wasn’t the top 40 that outshined “REAL” music of its era?
@JackAss-to2jdМісяць тому
And another thing. There has BEEN decent music, non subjectively speaking. Y’all act like the late 50s-mid 90s were the only decade people were using instruments. We didn’t just go from the kinks to cardi b overnight.
@bernie43664 роки тому
My mom passed away in an auto accident in 1975 when I was 9 years old. What I have left of her are fragments of memories and the music I remember from when I was just a young kid, like this song. Sometimes it hits me in strange ways, it's bittersweet. She died so young. Such beautiful music tho.
@OHOWUNEEDIT4 роки тому
so sorry, much to young.
@adammwalch4 роки тому
Thank you for sharing this very touching memory. God bless your mom
@alrossi25734 роки тому
My mom died in an auto accident in 1985. I was eleven years old. I too have fond memories of her cranking up the radio to Steve Perry’s ‘ Oh Sherrie’ cruising down the road after grocery shopping with her one afternoon.
@bernie43664 роки тому
@@alrossi2573 It's funny what sticks with you. Sorry for your loss. Moms are important.
@ivorturner51933 роки тому
Your mum had great taste in music.
@Mr54nomore7 років тому
I can't believe 50 years have gone by when this song hit number one in 1967. I was only 13 years old then. And now that I'm 63 this song feels as fresh to me now as it did back then. They are also one of the reasons why I consider the music of the 60's as the greatest decade in Rock & Roll history. Priceless!
@HotQgav7 років тому
The same here, actually the same...
@thomasponzio83457 років тому
I was turning 6 thank God my older sister was 15!
@ronroberts12817 років тому
DID SHE TEACH YOU WHAT?
@formerlymiddleclass7 років тому
I was seven. I had forgotten about this song until watching it on Breaking Bad. It was on an episode about Windy the hooker.
@saraallison94697 років тому
Mr54nomore bless you
@wendyhamm97228 місяців тому
This song was sung to me by a family friend, very frequently when I was a child. He just exchanged Windy for Wendy.
@johncheney9507 місяців тому
I love this , from my childhood. RIP Terry Kirkman
@gretz7192 роки тому
I was Born on the day it hit #1 in 1967...I'm glad to be 'Associated' with this Song ...timeless classic!🇺🇸🇨🇦♥️
@angelacooper2661Рік тому
You are just three months older than my brother Anthony (who was born in October), so this song is as old as the pair of you!
@michelemcintyre97496 місяців тому
I'm 65 now, one of my absolute favorite oldies!❤😊
@wendym38232 роки тому
I was named after this song.... 😊 Its 2021 still put it on because it reminds me of my father!! 😍
@andybetz.99782 роки тому
Hi Wendy
@garymazzeo3490Рік тому
I always wondered why it was spelled Windy if it were a girls name and someone's daughter?
@wendyrferrell1589Рік тому
My siblings named me after caspers friend Wendy but was called windy later when this song came out
@martyemmons3100Рік тому
I'm sure you're every bit as beautiful as this song, Wendy. That's why your father gave you that name.
@juanthompson78182 місяці тому
Do you like giving Windy's, Wendy????
@esotericsolitaire2 роки тому
I remember, as a six year old child, this song played on the radio four and five times a day, at least. I had no idea that 1967 would go down famously as the Summer of Love. Great times. Life was incredibly innocent back then.
@angelacooper26612 роки тому
My brother was born in October 67, so this song is as old as him. I am two and a half years younger.
@wouldntyouliketoknow53422 роки тому
Life wasn’t innocent- you were
@fawnleegreene7688Рік тому
I was 4....still makes me smile! 😊
@onetrueslaveРік тому
I would have been eight. Songs were almost magical at that age, not having a clue just how it was they were created. I don't even remember how or where I heard them, not having bought the albums or owned a record player. Probably my older sister's or brother's room, in the car with my parents, or in a department store shopping with mom, maybe? Dear God, how BORING that was! Sighhhhh....the soundtrack of our childhoods has surely left it's fingerprint on our souls.
@geerterriРік тому
@@onetrueslave We were four children. We sang everything the Association sang.
@waynespaeth90613 роки тому
I remember hearing this song on the radio back in 1967 when I was entering my teenage years. Windy has to be one of the most relentlessly upbeat songs as it's hard not being in a good positive mood after hearing this track.
@stanleydavis7904Рік тому
Amen
@stanleydavis7904Рік тому
My girls name was cindy
@freeguy7711 місяців тому
Those upbeat songs are so rare, but so needed to counteract the many sad or neutral songs that don't make you feel so good, as "Windy" (4 weeks at #1) counters so effectively! Along with The Doors equally infectious "Light My Fire" (3 weeks at #1) immediately following, these two giant songs in dominating 7 weeks of mid-1967 anchored one of the greatest Summers in rock history! "Windy" started the week ending July 1 through July 22, "Light My Fire" July 29-Aug. 12. And after that was The Beatles "All You Need is Love" for the one week, Aug. 19. Then "Ode to Billie Joe" by Bobbie Gentry for 5 weeks (Aug. 26-Sep. 16). Look at all the wonderful #1 hits for 1967 here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Billboard_Hot_100_number_ones_of_1967.
@freeguy7711 місяців тому
@@stanleydavis7904 "Missed it by THAT MUCH!" --Agent 86 [one letter]
@pamelawoodley34836 місяців тому
I love these guys ! ❤❤❤❤
@MerkinMuffly6 років тому
Associations' harmonizing is right up there with Simon & Garfunkel and Beach Boys.
@andyleibrook60126 років тому
Better
@lynneceegee87265 років тому
Well, there are a few more of them! LOL
@freeguy775 років тому
The Everly Brothers, The Beatles, etc.
@robpische5195 років тому
Better . Don't know the beach boys but I remember jan and Dean the original beach sound
@Johnnycdrums5 років тому
I think that's why our Choral Director used their charts.
@michaelanatole9672Рік тому
The last 60 seconds of this recording is exquisitely produced and engineered . It makes my heart leap for joy.
@georgfriedrichhandel4390Рік тому
Arguably the most underrated band of the 60s. They should be inducted into the R&R HoF!
@scottmiller6495Рік тому
They were and so was Spanky and our Gang!
@mikejohn0088Рік тому
They NEVER sold out so they are not invited. Do understand what this means?
@georgfriedrichhandel4390Рік тому
@@mikejohn0088 Really? So bands like Frankie Lyman and the Teenagers, The Velvet Underground (which never even had a gold record or a top-40 hit), The Moonglows, the Flamingoes, and the Stooges (whose best-selling album only reached 96 on Billboard's Album charts but the Association has been left out because they didn't "sell out" any concert? Did you know that the Association has had three singles that were certified platinum? If those other bands can get in, then so should bands like the Assocation, Jethro Tull, America and Meatloaf.
@mikejohn0088Рік тому
They NEVER sold out so they were closed out....and they will rest in peace!
@georgfriedrichhandel4390Рік тому
@@mikejohn0088 I don't think that's part of the criteria for induction. You're grasping at some very short straws.
@williamtilton16525 років тому
there was an optimism to their sound absent today
@adriennerobinson11805 років тому
Truth Indeed
@skipdow34 роки тому
Tattooes, flames shooting to the ceiling, combat boots, hair combed two months ago . That's today. hate it. I grew up in the midst of this. Today, the bummer ,is I'm a nearly worn out old man.
@bigpeeler4 роки тому
Well said.
@SUPERFLY-ky7yh3 роки тому
@@skipdow3 today's youth is just as always, new, less innocent and no draft.
@MatthewPettyST13003 роки тому
@@skipdow3 I'm not only a 66 year old widower, I'm also with you.
@Adam-lj7et6 років тому
They don't make songs like this any more. So sad.
@davidorkis17794 роки тому
They could though.
@josephfdanza49374 роки тому
@@davidorkis1779 Never Happen!!!!!!
@Stella-ri5ex4 роки тому
hip hop and r&b kill it.
@Happyharold6664 роки тому
checkout The Pearlfishers
@Decimator-jh4gu4 роки тому
There's a lot of talent out there, just different and much of it is underground and not well known to the public which I find refreshing.
@Lobsterboy3002 роки тому
I love the way they build on that chorus throughout the whole song.
@oughtonoughton26342 роки тому
Tim i still adore this rather lovely romantic song its so pleasing to my heart and soul ,,i would like to have sung harmonies with these guys i would have blended in rather nicely xx the 60s era was full of genius bands and singers WOW XX jANE X
@oughtonoughton26342 роки тому
Tim the 60s era was some thing else ,,, this divine classic was full of joy and love ,,We were spoilt for choice ,, the music was so diverse to say the least xxJane
@campusbroadway1307 місяців тому
So sad to hear of Terry Kirkman's passing. Rest in Peace, Mr. Kirkman. Say hello to Brian Cole when you see him in heaven.🙏🙏🙏
@gorillazgirlie4 роки тому
God they just fill me with energy and joy.
@carolmccannon53054 роки тому
Listening to it right now, and I'm humming and actually remembering the lyrics!! Love it.
@mustangmikep514 роки тому
thats what the music of the 60;s were all about...
@herbpetrillo1633 роки тому
In summer 67.....this filled me with love.....
@oughtonoughton26342 роки тому
J Brodo i get the same feelings ,,its a long time to be happy lolx
@ellenrutledge83062 роки тому
Love it - and l ALWAYS sing along. I love to harmonize!!
@Mochrie997 років тому
This is one of my favourite songs of the 1960s, period. The Association's harmonies are absolutely gorgeous. Who couldn't fall in love with a song like this?
@kingrooster56896 років тому
Mochrie99 I could fall in love with a song like this!
@garykbond76026 років тому
Thanks
@freeguy775 років тому
Mine too, along with another #1, the greatest hard rock song I've loved since '67: "Light My Fire" by The Doors! A back-to-back twosome hitting #1 that has rarely been equaled in any Summer, or in any season in the rock era! "Windy" written by a woman: Ruthann Friedman (then 23, b. Jul. 6, 1944), who can be heard singing at the fade-out, as she later told people; wrote the song in 20 minutes at David Crosby's house. .
@1001ruth5 років тому
"gorgeous" is just perfect. :-)
@oughtonoughton26342 роки тому
MOCHRIE 99 I adore the harmonies in this lovely classic i wish i could have sung with this rather special band , i would have blended in great x long live the 60s era xx Jane xx
@josephkaselow92207 місяців тому
Thank you, Terry Kirkman. Rest in peace.
@jimwilkes5813Рік тому
I remember listening to this in Vietnam in 1968 & 69. What a terrible lonely time.
@thomasconnors83407 днів тому
Hope all is well with you brother thanks for your service
@Flap9994 роки тому
Got to see these guys in Tampa in 67, on a bill with The Beach Boys, ? and The Mysterians, The Lefte Bank. What a great show. Those really were the days....
@mcleodtwt4 роки тому
The Left Banke..."Just walk Away Renee"...still gets me
@emmel4fun4 роки тому
That sounds awesome! I was a baby then. Still love the music.
@PHL76Music4 роки тому
Wow, what a bill! Especially rare to see The Left Banke. I saw the Association a few times, starting in the mid-70s, and the BB's came around here a lot, but The Left Banke? Loved them, and never saw them until a couple of them re-formed the group in 2012. And then they were gone.
@Flap9994 роки тому
PHL76Music it was very fortuitous because about a year and a half to two years after seeing them at the convention center in Tampa, I was in a very small club in my hometown to see them play. Probably 100 people in the place . They were absolutely fantastic
@PHL76Music4 роки тому
@@Flap999 That's pretty amazing. Where's the hometown? NY area?
@mr.d.41755 років тому
2019. Who is still listening?
@bigpeeler5 років тому
- People with knowledge and taste in music.
@mikey_suzefour5 років тому
How can this song have 446 haters? That's the question...@@bigpeeler
@pauleypavillion60884 роки тому
62 y/o baby boomer here loved this song and I was 10 y/o when I heard this in Terminous California 8 miles west of Lodi California when California was so beautiful then.
@spook3944 роки тому
I do, I have the original albuml
@alkoop1004 роки тому
🙌
@concertinamadrigals40582 роки тому
The '60s was a time when "dorky" instruments, like the recorder and the organ, had their heyday... Love it.
@danwaller5312Місяць тому
When all these great artists of this amazing period of music I lived through have passed on , there music will live on forever
@greggorydahlquist1713 роки тому
a very talented group.dont find people like this anymore.such a shame.
@normansmithers76313 роки тому
the foo fighters, rihanna or the association - if they are good i like them; music is music in any age.
@forpspeakingclass44443 роки тому
norman Smithers true but you can’t this type of quality anymore is what he means. Such superiority over the majority of modern music and this is 80 years ago... pathetic
@adriantomlin29023 роки тому
No and you won't. All of these performers nowadays want all glory and fame for themselves!!
@AlephYobby3 роки тому
Try the olivia tremor control. Yes they do make music like this.
@stevemcgill35510 років тому
From the opening bass to the fade out this pop gem is pure magic.
@rjjcms17 років тому
Totally!
@Jamout095 років тому
Joe Osborn played the bass on this recording. Unlike the Association bass player that was shown in the video, Joe used a pick which gave his bass sound an unmistakable sound. You can hear it on many other recordings including the Grassroots "Midnight Confessions" and most of Ricky Nelson's recordings from about 1959-1964. (his hit making years)
@user-yz3uo7ts6p3 місяці тому
I was 13 in '67. I loved this record - on WFIL in Philly every night that Summer .
@scottmurphy650Рік тому
Man I miss those days. I was 10 when this song came out, 65 now, and I can remember listening to AM radio all day long.
@aurelienfispejoff2775Рік тому
J'ai 65 ans moi aussi et une grande nostalgie de cette époque.
@Mike-fo7joРік тому
WDRQ 📻.... Detroit , Michigan .
@dwilliams5700Рік тому
Lol ... I was 3 and I remember well ❤️!!!
@deacontheseer4804Рік тому
Same here .Fantastic memories!
@rickpetroske891Рік тому
Same here Scott . AM radio gold . Remember tuning across the AM radio dial at night . WLS ,WCFL , WABC , WOWO , WLW to name a few . Huge market stations that covered many states with their signal . They could make or break a hit for a band . Great DJ's in the air chairs as well .
@dogleg9710 років тому
was in Nam when I listened to this song in base camp...1967...khe sanh...3/26
@leebaker25885 років тому
welcome home.
@69mercuryrx75 років тому
Thank you
@leebaker25885 років тому
My next door neighbor was a radio operator with 3/26, Robert (Bob ). Robert made it back but his mind never did. Alcohol and drugs got him. Took me 32 years to "get back together."
@derail148 років тому
what a great song,my oldest sister used to listen to this song all of the time,before she got killed in a car wreck in 1971,just 18 years old.amazing thing,i found the old 45 of this song she bought.
@gggrrr008 років тому
+derail14 God Bless you, and know she can hear it now..
@waldoparsnip10256 років тому
sorry about Sis, I was 18 then too
@chipnoble5 років тому
derail14 May she rest easy.
@Julie-yd4yj5 років тому
I'm sorry derail:(
@davidcouch6514Місяць тому
I was 18 in 1971 I had a brother who was 11 years younger; he tells me I told him when he was starting high school “enjoy high school years cause it’s all downhill thereafter.”
@jesseroggio72607 місяців тому
Thank you very much Terry Kirkman for bringing incredible music like this to the world. Your band also kicked off the Monterey Pop festival, one of the most important concerts of the 20th century. You will be missed.
@irishpogi6 місяців тому
Terry and Larry Ramos are giving great performances in heaven. RIP to both
@JamesSullivan-fq9bw10 місяців тому
Wonderful harmony! What a great singing group!
@russellcampbell91986 років тому
The mid 60's saw an explosion of music in so many genres. What a time to turn on your radio!
@janeough455 років тому
russell campbell hi ,i agree with you ,olso a good time to buy singles .i still adore the 60s era in many ways ,im a 73 years old female who will continue loving those years , in fact until eternity will do xx lol
@spoonerfive5 років тому
I agree, and in fact I think the decade of music from 1965 to 1975 is the greatest explosion of diverse popular music of all time! I think the Alternative explosion from the early 90's into the 2000's was the second greatest progression.
@romanstar75504 роки тому
exactly . was a great moment in earths history
@joycesweeting88764 роки тому
for sure...i loved All of it.
@photonotavailable79364 роки тому
russell campbell The Big 11-10. KRLA Pasadena.
@aarongordon55274 роки тому
Love this song into 2020.
@chriszerkel58744 роки тому
It's a classic. It'll never die.
@strothermartin53684 роки тому
@@chriszerkel5874 I want to go back, anyone want to go back with me?
@thomasmackey93008 місяців тому
Great song as many of the Association tunes timeless no matter what era your from.
@51shoty3 роки тому
I was 7 years old . I’m glad my sisters listened to some great music
@imaboygenius3 роки тому
I was 5yo, we were just born too late 😊
@jackmurray24469 років тому
I'd give my life savings to go back in time to this era!
@tinrat-n-teet6 років тому
Jack Murray ya kinda wish I was born 15-20 years earlier sometimes,
@sunlightfilms52225 років тому
I was there and it was like being lifted up each day.
@arno-luyendijk47985 років тому
Same to me here.
@mikejohn00885 років тому
Me too....back to youth, chasing those beautiful girls, that convertible, Friday and Saturday nights, the music, the friends and the innocence that is long lost.
@trevor67215 років тому
Exactly.....kids nowadays have no idea what real FUN is. No internet, no cells, no Facebook. God I miss those times.
@kenyongray26152 роки тому
Being that there were so many talented musical artists back in the 1960s, this group can be said to be underrated. What talent. Thanks for the video.
@scottmiller6495Рік тому
Also Spanky and our Gang !!!!!
@georgerosales56152 роки тому
Dam those 60s way better then 2022.. I bet the food even tasted better too.
@chadpainterspallete6203 роки тому
People can sing with no auto tune? It's called talent!
@bigmetroidfan12633 роки тому
Along with musical instruments
@DouglasLippi2 роки тому
Oh please. The song is a glorified nursery rhyme. I like it, too, but this ain't the height of vocal performance.
@keal572 роки тому
Thank you for your comment.. And the sing beautifully without being overly dramatic or screaming. Thank you.
@dang24432 роки тому
Pretty sure they are miming
@thegreenbird7952 роки тому
You'll never hear music like this again in your lifetime...
@jlucasound4 роки тому
Now I understand why the recorder was part of my school curriculum.
@bigpeeler4 роки тому
LOL
@cloudedthoughts9094 роки тому
That's a good one 😆
@anonagain3 роки тому
According to the band's multi-instrumentalist Terry Kirkman, it was Bud Shank (California Dreamin') on a piccolo in this recording. :-)
@SuperNevile3 роки тому
The recorder wasn't cool until Paul played one on "Fool On The Hill"......
@thegreenbird7953 роки тому
@@SuperNevile Grace Slick also played recorder on a few Airplane songs....
@dennisowen44102 роки тому
Chills down my spine. I am taken back to the summer of 1967 in my college dorm room. What a special time in my life. Thank you for the memories.
@safffff1000Рік тому
Truely a magical time, I thought music was always to be this good and some thing great next month
@chriskent33988 місяців тому
The Association produced some great songs. This one is my favourite. It was #1 in the USA, but never charted in Australia for some reason. Great harmony.
@katzam59904 роки тому
Musicians, writers and singers of today.. if you want your music to last for years, take a listen to this classic.. You can learn a lot from the talented Association
@eileennoonan7714 роки тому
And just to give props where they're due, because I just learned this fact and I love it: this song was written by Ruthann Friedman. She wrote it in 20 minutes when she was 22 or 23 and she was living in an apartment in David Crosby's house at the time, or so says wikipedia.
@SteveEcksteinDouglasDrive3 роки тому
@@eileennoonan771 P.S.MY WIFE/EX HAS SAME NAME AS YOU> I NAMED MY 1ST DOG WINDY(ADOPTED FROM "BID A WEE SHELTER< WANTAGH < LONG ISLAND). WHILE TALKING< LOOKING IN BACK SET AT WINDY< I TAPPED REAR BUMPER OF CAR IN FRONT> WOULD U BELIEVE " WINDY" WAS PLAYING ON THE RADIO> HENCE < HER NAME(NO DAMAGE< ALL OLD CARS HAD ROCK SOLID BUMPERS>WINDY HAD " 6 PUPPIES"(A GERMAN SHEPARD JUMPED THE PICKET FENCE( I CAUGHT HIM LEAPING OUT)< ALL SHELTY/SHEPARD MIX> CONVINCED " MOM" TO KEEP 1 PUP & SHE NAMED HER "TIPPUY"(A WHITE PAW)> OTHER PUPS FOUND HOMES>
@stevenbrucci2 роки тому
So cool, eh?!
@billgardner48863 роки тому
I had the pleasure of interviewing legendary lead singer Larry Ramos and his drop dead gorgeous daughter on my morning show at KOOL 94.5 Phoenix during our run on the top of the morning radio ratings in Phoenix. A true gentleman. Humble, talented, and delightful to be with. Thanks Larry! You were THE best!
@brucekuehn40312 роки тому
He had been the only brown member of the New Christy Minstrels and joined The Association in 1967.
@valerieteti17552 роки тому
How wonderful! He was my favorite member of the Association. Loved his voice and smile.
@michaelbruns4492 роки тому
A sublime example of musical perfection from the late 1960s, dazzling and irresistible psychedelic radiance, headphone dreams.
@oughtonoughton26342 роки тому
Michael i like your comment ,,,,, These guys were wonderful their harmonies were to die for ,This song is full of charm xx i was their lol Jane x
@michaelbruns449Рік тому
@@oughtonoughton2634 sorry so late, thanx.
@CliffMcAulay2 роки тому
Gorgeous!! This beauty has lifted my heart for over 50 years. It still has magic. Thank you.
@oughtonoughton26342 роки тому
Cliff i love your comment i agree with you ,, its always been the 60s era for me i was their xxx
@colinmurdoch9654 роки тому
I am still loving this tune in December 2019
@johnsimmons38444 роки тому
Me too, and why not?
@FriendofRamblinJack4 роки тому
I'm 10 again...sigh...
@FriendofRamblinJack4 роки тому
The BEST years for mhsic.....
@raulemiliosolisruiz30734 роки тому
Me too
@jjns56004 роки тому
2020! And now it's the early '70s again and I'm 6 and groovy!
@karlinaz39962 роки тому
What a great group. Excellent vocalists and instrumentalists.
@oughtonoughton26342 роки тому
Karl i feel the same way as you , this fine classic brings back lots of lovely memories of days gone by ,, What a most charming set of blokes , ive always adored the strong harmonies ,,,, i wish i could have sung with these fab blokes i would have blended in rather nicely xx lolxx Jane xx Those were the days xx I wish xxx
@glennphone290310 місяців тому
A timeless classic when things were simple and nicer great track
@kristineburbey23938 років тому
I love this song! I am in my 60's but stuck in 1968 or so. The body changes but not your heart and song choices. Thanks for sharing!
@mustangmikep516 років тому
Im right there with you Kristine! Im 63 + still stuck in the 60's...I guess I'll always be a free spirit "Hippy" forever/Mike.
@guapoviejo91355 років тому
@@mustangmikep51 : There are a lot of now 60-something year old people who loved this music 50 years ago and still love it now. This was counter-culture music when it came out. It allowed all of us hippies to find some solace and some shelter from the Vietnam War, from the tensions that came about as Congress struggled to pass the Equal Rights Amendment, inflation was crazy, and music underwent a huge transformation sparked by the British Invasion. But it got us through, didn't it? We don't have bands and singers like that anymore, but we do have film, tape, and digital, and we have video images to back up the music. We, the children of the 60s have another important job to do right now. Are we up for it? I am. Record companies make records that people want to buy. Most of us, I posit, still have the bulk of our favorite music in storage or within reach. Ee aren't going to be big spenders because we don't need to buy much, and those of us on pensions can't afford to spend more on music than we need, which might just be a better system to play it on. We need to get the media behind us to stop playing all the bullshit music of today and start playing our music again. It's good protest music and we better get off the couch, turn off the TV and start protesting again before we lose all the retirement and health care we worked so hard to get. The tumes they are a-changin', and we need to get the times changing back to the best music ever written. Maybe we can change the world again to make it easier to bring the good people of the USA back closer to being a United States than a divided one. God knows that trump's ideas just keep making America worse for us. So we not just to resist, but to go back on the offensive by taking back the streets and showung that we still are a force to be delt with in the election booths and in the lines of stores who cater to us and not our grandchildren. It's possible if we want it enough.
@arno-luyendijk47985 років тому
I was born in 1968 but for some reason I stuck in this period too...it was grooving with harmonies, experimentation, critical lyrics...I will not say that these qualities are lacking in today's rock music but you have to search for these bands outside the mass media circuit/circus now.
@Locktwiste725 років тому
I was born in 1972 do I grew up with late 70's and 80's music. But I absolutely love this!! My parents raises me on the music of their youth and I am proud to say it has now become my favorite music.
@lindaemory25105 років тому
Love this song!!!
@AdamPaul2229 років тому
They need feel good music like this again ... GOD BLESS
@hjrhoades60538 років тому
AdamPaul222 The harmonies are amazing. Don't look for anything played on the radio today to sound anything remotely similar to this gem. Top 40 radio today sucks.
@hjrhoades60538 років тому
True. I'm even seeing the influence rap and urban music has on modern contemporary Christian music. I'm simply disappointed in a lot of the music that is popular today.
@hjrhoades60538 років тому
Most of the songs today don't say anything. Listen to "Everything that Touches You" by the Association or "Never My Love" or "We Love", "Cherish", "Requiem for the Masses"; the list goes on and on. These songs said something and the music encased them perfectly. You can tell they worked hard on their harmonies. There's nothing on the radio that comes close.
@hjrhoades60538 років тому
Blarson, you hit it on the head. I saw stuff coming down the pike in the 80's with the New Wave and Punk rock movement that concerned me for the future of music, but I survived because I liked Def Leppard and TOTO, among others. (I hope you're not laughing!)
@hjrhoades60538 років тому
Do you own Def Leppard's "Hysteria" album? Truly, one of the best rock albums ever. Almost every song is a hit. Well written and well produced. They and TOTO saved the 80's (in my humble opinion.)
@VictoriaHarrison-qe3qwРік тому
I was a child of the "Summer of Love" & this is one of the first songs I remember hearing as a baby! It's simply beautiful.
@gregnormal11 місяців тому
Hello! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day.Stay Safe
@VictoriaHarrison-qe3qw11 місяців тому
@@gregnormal Hi Greg. Oddly enough I have never considered myself a fan, but I suppose I must be as I have never heard a track of theirs I don't like. I love "Cherish" & "Everything that touches you" also. The Association was my introduction to music as a baby & as I grew I developed VERY eclectic tastes in music which is anything from heavy Opera to Punk. My favorite band of all time is the Electric Light Orchestra. As a toddler (very early 70's) I loved Sunshine Pop & Glam Rock & absolutely adored Marc Bolan. One of my all time favorite songs came in 1982 with a band of the same type of name....The Associates "Club Country" But I will always remember the sublime "Windy" as the first song I ever heard on a radio & it reminds me of comfort & home. Anyway, thank you for asking!
@gregnormal10 місяців тому
@@VictoriaHarrison-qe3qw Hey! That’s very good to know, I just can’t stop myself from listening to this song anytime am alone! If I may ask which of all their songs is your favourite? Have a great day… Stay Safe
@VictoriaHarrison-qe3qw10 місяців тому
@@gregnormal My favorite is "Everything that touches you" as the harmonies are simply beautiful. The Association were just pure talent & classy. Beautifull music! You have very good taste! ukposts.info/have/v-deo/hod3p2ylpqZ5rmw.html
@gregnormal10 місяців тому
@@VictoriaHarrison-qe3qw Hey! I hope you’re having a very wonderful day so far, this is one of my favourite song of all time! If I may ask where are you from? Have a great day… Stay Safe
@GerryK35175 місяців тому
Whenever I feel down I listen to this song and always perk up. MAGIC
@lumpi58315 місяців тому
Mir geht es genau wie dir. Dieses Lied erinnert mich an eine Zeit die irgendwie besser war. Greetings from Germany (born 1958)
@robertdegeorge91998 років тому
1967...was the year of classic music
@karlfortuin57944 роки тому
Who wants to go back in time when music was more inspirational it came from the ❤ soul I bet that era was more fun the peace n love true hallafamers thanks for sharing this groovy tune everyone be safe ❤ ✌ & ❤
@pettytoni1955Рік тому
I've had breast cancer twice: 2010 and 2020. Both times, on my way to treatment, I'd blast this song. It was my good luck charm, as it was the first 45 RPM single my folks bought me. Nothing lifts you up like "Windy" and the hymn, "How Great Thou Art"!
@jmrodas9Рік тому
Well, thanks to GOD You recovered. I am glad of that. Regards-
@pettytoni1955Рік тому
@@jmrodas9 thank you, so much.
@davidplank7052Рік тому
In Australia back in 67 we were living the dream of the lucky country.I Except for the Vietnam War.We went through the same things USA went through every time I hear the association I think of our courageous veterans both our countries passionately love 60s music I went to America in 1985 and loved every minute of our big tough brother nation I'm 68 just had major surgery
@pettytoni1955Рік тому
@@davidplank7052 hope you recover quickly.
@davidplank7052Рік тому
@@pettytoni1955 Thank you for your kind wishes Cherish is the word windy! Such good old days of great 60s music to sustain us
@giaporter8612Рік тому
I have always loved this song. And, it’s nice to see a group dressed nicely- suits, ties, etc. What a treat!
@raykilleen35555 років тому
One of the greatest songs and bands of all time. Vastly under rated
@jankypop-a-matic583 роки тому
Don't say underrated, they were huge in their time and received the proper accolades!
@ardennite17 років тому
I find it surprising that 112 people would dislike this. Such a gentle and innocuous song, from a more polite age.
@angelacedeno79622 роки тому
The sweet voices and the sweet melody from the flute . What a dúo ..heavenly sounds
@oughtonoughton26342 роки тому
Angela i agree with your comment , this divine 60s song olso had great harmonies ,, i It was such a lovely classic that gave us a Feel good influence to last a life time xJane x
@phillipkelley35132 роки тому
Beautiful song! Brings back memories of my family taking a trip from Calif to Oklahoma in 1967 in our brand new ford station wagon. The radio stations played this song a lot and we sang along when it came on the radio during our trip. Wonderful era!
@valerieteti17552 роки тому
We went to Niagara Falls that summer in a 67 Pontiac Catalina! I remember this song so well I was 7
@phillipkelley35132 роки тому
@@valerieteti1755 Awesome!!
@martinbrodie85072 роки тому
The family wagon!
@MichaelSmith-jw8qw8 років тому
this group sold 30 million records, that is amazing--any band would be proud of those numbers
@moggridge15 років тому
Who'd have thought all those years ago that one's geography teacher would be on lead vocals for The Association along with his tambourine?! :-) Great song.
@James1Zero4 роки тому
Damn, that's pretty cool man
@dwightplock11624 роки тому
Neat!!
@dggydddy594 роки тому
At the risk of being a dumbass, let me just ask if youre serious? Russ Giguere? I only ask because he was my ex's ex, long long ago.
@skipdow34 роки тому
Who'd have thought that the drummer of the Four Seasons is a music teacher in California . Gary Poulci . Not my teacher, but at a concert they put on at my rinky-dink University in the 1960" i sat sat so close to the front, I could feel the sweat coming off of some of them. They played ALL of their hits up to that point . It was along concert with a 20 minute break, then they fired back up. Concert tickets were $ 5.00 , but the school must have subsidized. A corsage was also $ 5.00 because my Ag fraternity sold some. Our teacher owned a flower shop . One smart $$$ from a social fraternity came over and tried to steal my business at the pre order table. He undercut me 1 $ dollar. I'm no republican, so I gave the guy a corsage free. The social $$$ vanished. Don't mess with someone you don't know. He didn't like that worth a damn. Little did he know, I could have kept doing it.
@chancewilson82524 роки тому
@@skipdow3 Cool story Bro !!
@marykasal88627 місяців тому
When I hear this song I am taken back to my teen years when life was GOOD.
@ollieboy2665 місяців тому
Sums up the 60’s great song and harmonies
@romolahodas24133 роки тому
AMAZING...what memories
@Kelly-nm4kw2 роки тому
Hello Romola, How are you doing?
@eddygsmusicworld17085 років тому
this wouldn`t be a hit today,its too good.
@delbertgrady54925 років тому
Eddy G's Music World so true.
@jaytf12314 роки тому
Sad but true. Damn I was 9 when this came out.
@skipdow34 роки тому
No purple hair, or flames shooting to the ceiling , catching the joint on fire. Just folks and Music. Must be talent , ya think ?
@doglips19584 роки тому
Yeah, and no cuss words....
@wayofthinkin4 роки тому
This song is timeless. I saw them on the Happy Together Tour in '84. All the original members were there. Even Jules Alexander and Larry Ramos !! It was an excellent show.
@nonfecittaliter4361Місяць тому
I was born in 1966 but I enjoyed this music early in my life because mom used to hear these masterpieces in the radio.
@markco61Рік тому
As a seven year old when this song came out I was listening to 45s like this bought at the store with the help of my mother. It makes me think of her as well as the magic and wonder of being a child during that time.
@pelphro4 роки тому
God I love this piece-so optimistic,vary uplifting,and it certainly has a charisma of a world of peace and happiness!
@freeguy774 роки тому
It was #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 4 consecutive weeks. Starting the week ending July 1-July 22. "Light My Fire" was #1 for the next 3 consecutive weeks (Jul. 29-Aug. 12). "All You Need Is Love" was #1 for the next week, Aug. 19. For those 8 weeks, the center cut for The Summer of Love in '67, had some of the finest songs in that marvelous '60s era!
@mrvantagepro6 років тому
Every time I hear this song, I disappear from the present, and transport myself back to when I was 6 years old. On Saturday, July 1st, 1967, my family moved from Jersey City, NJ out to the suburbs of north Jersey. I remember being so excited that day and feeling so free and happy and safe, living in such a “new world”. So whenever I hear Windy on the airwaves or the internet, it reminds me of that time. And it makes me feel free and happy and safe; if only for a few precious minutes ...(certainly not a free, happy, safe world for many others.) Just the experience of a shy, little 6 year old.
@Mr2waaka5 років тому
Brilliant. Thanks
@MrStuVW5 років тому
your job, to make all life happy and safe on this living planet!:)
@Julie-yd4yj5 років тому
What a wonderful memory! Isn't it amazing how music can transport you to another earlier time?
@adriennerobinson11805 років тому
TRUTH INDEED
@stevec69344 роки тому
Well said man.
@redstickham63942 роки тому
This came out a year before I was born. I haven't heard it in years. I love it!
@sanjuro662 роки тому
I was a year old when it was released, But my brother would play the LP when I was about 7 to 10 year of age.
@oughtonoughton26342 роки тому
The harmonies on this fab 60s classic are special ive always loved this song ,,,,, im so happy i lived in the 60s ,,What a fab time we had memories to cherish for a life time ,,, until eternity lol x
@lesliehoncharik12892 роки тому
Ain' t that the truth!
@petewood32113 роки тому
Reminds me of a time when some music was really beautiful and pleasant.
@bigpeeler3 роки тому
I miss those days.
@wendythomson76945 років тому
My name is Wendy, and I was touring, giving concerts across Italy, with a choir and orchestra in 1997. We had included Windy in our repertoire. One night we were in a lovely restaurant, and I got up to use the facilities. As I approached the table, the entire group sang this to me - in 4-part harmony. I will never forget.
@frizzlefrap5 років тому
peeing to the oldies ----------- ahhhhhhh !!!!
@SteveEcksteinDouglasDrive3 роки тому
@@frizzlefrap WELL HOW ABOUT THIS:LLOYD< THE ORIGINAL& BEST
@tedelliottjr79036 місяців тому
This was their biggest hit. Was #1 for 4 weeks in 1967. Cherish was #1 for 3 weeks. Never my Love went to # 2 for 2 weeks. Along comes Mary went to # 7. And Everything that touches you went to # 10. Such a great band should have been a lot bigger.