Summer Rain - Johnny Rivers 1967
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- "Summer Rain", by Johnny Rivers, was released in 1967 and reached the #14 spot on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, #10 on the U.S. Cash Box Top 100, and #10 in Canada in early 1968. It also became his 8th international hit. The song was written by songwriter James Hendricks. The lyrics reflect on a previous summer of casual love and references The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album, and the Rascals' song "Groovin'. Born in New York City, his family moved to Baton Rouge, Louisiana where he began his career at an early age and was influenced by the distinctive Louisiana musical style. Later, he adopted the stage name "Rivers" based on the Mississippi River. He was one of the few performers to weather the British music invasion during the 60's by making subtle changes in his his music direction by recording ballads that mixed his soulful voice with smooth-sounding backing vocalists. Not only a singer/songwriter, Rivers also started his own record production company, Soul City Records. Though he has won two Grammy Awards, Rivers has yet to be inducted into the R&R Hall Fame as of 2019.
It is a rainy morning in 2023 and this song still hits the heart and rings the living bell. Loved it as a kid and still gives an old man a hopeful smile.
It’s a rainy afternoon in 2023 and this song by Johnny Rivers sounds great.
Woman, but the same sentiments here❤....I've loved this song since I first heard it as a kid......so beautiful and timeless song🌹
Righteous❤🔥
Still listening to this song & loving his voice in 2024 ❤
Taylor Swift and Dolly Parton are in the R&R Hall of fame and Johnny Rivers is not. What an injustice. Johnny made music history. He will never be forgotten.
clearly shows the character of H of F === massive Hall of Farce !!!
Seriously Taylor swift?
Dolly Parton is really talented but oh my god Taylor Swift is completely talentless.
@@philipferguson8570 absolute travesty of "music" today ... incredible ...............
@@philipferguson8570 persistent travesty of "music" today defining "farce" ... truly beyond incredible !!!
Who's listening too this in 2020?! Me!!
I am this is a classic 😍
Moi . Its a classic timeless .. absolutely wonderful. .
Feb 11th 2021. Check out my name here! lol
iam in 2021 love still
Bean
I’m 80 and loved it then and love it now!
I remember when song first came out. I was in high school and I think even then I was aware that my life was just beginning. I wish I could go back and relive those days.
Johnny Rivers should be in the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame
Me. Johnny Rivers fan for 60 years. Imo one of the greatest ever.
It is May 2024 as I hear an early morning rain outside my window in Northern CA. My mind naturally went to this song. My mind went to a time and space I remember well with fondness. Thank you Johnny for capturing gentleness in the simple pleasures of life.
May 2024 and it's raining here in Newcastle, NSW, Australia. Great song
Nicely stated! I was b. 1966 in Melbourne (Australia). I think Johnny Rivers captured the times. Love the start to this song, perfect pop winner.
JR always - always - defining brilliance !!!
I loved Johnny Rivers in the 60s. I wore out his records. He had some really great hits back then. I have always thought he was underrated.
I love all Johnny Rivers songs but this is my all time favorite ❤️.i am 67 and I still listen to all his songs
RIVERS IS SO UNDERRATED AS A SINGER, PERFORMER, AND A MUSICIAN!
Fully agree to have been a teenager in the sixties was the luck of the draw would not change it for anything if it were possible. The magic of the music and so talented were the artist proven by the revival of the music today. I to feel he was the best as this is my all time best song. Cheers to you a man of great taste.
Not as far as I'm concerned. I think hes amazing. This is my favorite song of his, I think
Not by me.
John Hardesty you are right, His music , was part of our lives, as we were growing up ! ♥️
Well, since the mid 1970s I became a really big fan of his music and will remain so. He was a fantastic singer. okay performer and an excellent musician. He's a 20th Century master that's a fact.
The memories this song brings to mind! The beach, and the music will never be again--never!
I’m 25 and love this! Amazing era in music and Rivers had a great voice.
I was driving to work today and skipped to a station playing this. Haven't heard it since I was a kid and my parents used to play oldies in the car. I was still able to sing along with it
I don't understand why Johnny Rivers is not in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame....he had so many great hits....this is one of his finest, always LOVED IT 💜💜💜
He's an underappreciated musician. Gorgeous voice.
That's what I realized in 1969 when I saw him live with nothing but an acoustic guitar!
In 1967 my beautiful 17 year old fiance loved this slow dance tune. And we still do today.
This is a song that when it comes on the radio.....ya gotta CRANK IT!!! Love it! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
One of my all time favorites. Still got the 45 of it from 1967.
Treasure that beauty.
love and light The song mentions Sgt Peppers Lonely Heart Band, but didn't that Beatles album not come out in 1968 and the song mentions the song in 1967? Was he taking about the song a year before it came out?
William Eddy Sgt Pepper was released in June 1967. Google it.
@@brianherrington7226 One thing though.......he took artistic license with the lyric saying Sgt. Pepper was playing on the jukebox..no singles from the album........ not sure if jukes played albums at that time........
My mama loved this mans music so much. We grew up listening to him, and now all six of her kids love Johnny Rivers.
Thanks for sharing.
I love that... Pass it on🎶
Beautiful song. Reminds me of memories back in the day. ❤️
I remember riding around in 1973 in my 68 Camaro with this playing on the 8 track. Those Craig speakers were sounding so good. The little blonde riding with her head on my shoulder. Those summer rain nights will forever be remembered.
I had a summer like that in 1992, with a beautiful redhead, who I later got married to. Aah, beautiful memories!
that 68 would be worth some $$$ now ..I was only 8 in 1973 lol... my first car was a 72 nova ss
Yup...we're all stuck here in 2018 now.That little blonde may initiate a lawsuit for sexual misconduct and you'll get a right on red light ticket.
This guy is so underat6
Hope you still know her my boy...
SUMMER 1967 MY FIRST LOVES FAVOURITE SONG ..CHRIS I NEVER FORGET I NEVER STOPPED LOVING YOU I NEVER WILL RIP MY LOVE TILL WE MEET AGAIN
ALWAYS loved Johnny Rivers. Soundtrack to my youth. "Mission: Impossible" had its theme, but the James Bond series had undistinguished music in its opening...but Johnny Rivers' "Secret Agent Man" TOTALLY captured the whole thing. Just Great!
"Poor Side of Town", "Slow Dancin'" and soe many more. Just a great voice and style!!
In 73, I lesson to this though my meditations and spiritual growth and I just want to say Johnny Rivers, thank you.
who’s listening in 2024 ❤
That...would be me.
I’m on it!
Marcha 30 2024 me Jesús luna gratis song
I am, here in Melbourne. And I'm also looking! Johnny Rivers was IT!
Old,guys like me!! Weekends drinking & remembering the good times!!
Omg, I found it!!! This song has been in my head for years. I did not know a lot of the words or who sung it but the melody kept playing in my head. I have been searching for years. I knew it had to be in the late 60's but since I did not know the words or the artist, google couldn't even help. Yay!!!
Folks it doesn't get any better than this. Johnny at his best. The Wrecking Crew backing him with the great Hal Blaine on drums, Joe Osborn, Larry K., and several other great session musicians. Marty Paitch arrangements, Lou Adler, James Burton, and the list goes on. This came out on a single in late 1967. Song written by James "Jim" Hendricks - Nashville gospel singer-songwriter. IF THIS WAS RELEASED TODAY 3-3-2017 IT WOULD BE AT HIT. Gosh, I went into the USAF 49 years ago today -- brings back GREAT memories. This song was BIG in VIETNAM ................................ Roger C.
Yes. INCREDIBLE everything. And you are right: It DOES not get any better than this. Try it with headphones ...
Roger, firstly let me say, good to have you home. Secondly, you are SO RIGHT about this record. We did have some great music, didn't we?
surferpam1 Thank you for your kinds words. God Bless, Roger C.
surferpam1 Thank you for your kind words. This song, on a TEAC tape recorder as
I sat on the helicopter in Vietnam with our door gunner - it was just good for the
soul. God Bless, Roger C.
Tonetwisters Thank you for your kind reply saw him in person a few times ... great
in person .... GREAT IN VIETNAM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Roger C.
the man can flat out play a guitar and he has a perfect singing voice
I can envision visiting my family in Atlanta when the song was new. Everywhere I went I would hear the song and I can see their faces used to make me sad. Now it makes me happy that I had them and one day I'll see them again😊
February 11, 2024 I feel like listening to music today and this is one I use to listen to a lot
I am feeling somewhat low today. I always liked this song. 😂🐾
Smile for the good times🕊
Thanks for posting Johnny's best song, Summer Rain.
One of my dad's favorite song he passed away in 2015 still got the 45
Just saw him play at the Golden Nuget in Vegas. Still AWSOME.
I cannot believe it's been 50 years since I first fell in love with this great song - and it's still great!
Thanks for the great comment.
Johnny Rivers - Legend ! One of the greatest songs of the 60's and beyond !
Johnny Rivers was so unique and different from the other artists at this time. He was basically playing at the same venues as the DOORS in LA at the same time but was completely different. Truly a great artist that left an indelible mark in my reflections of my youth. And totally deserves to be in the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame.
I read recently where someone jokingly said he won't make it into the Hall of Fame because he's got the Rockin' Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu. All kidding aside though, it's a matter of overcoming the politics in order to get in.
@@60s70sTheBest many great artists & bands that rock are missing but Madonna is somehow in. I can’t say I appreciate such ”hall of fame” that willingly include people who aren’t nowhere near rock ’n’ roll
Yes he belongs in RR Hall of Fame
Johnny,Be The Best.
This the Greatest pure Talent of the 60s.🤩
I loved this song, in my early teans jn New Zealand. I certainly fooled around and fell in and ouf of love! As teenagers did and still do. Great song. ❤❤❤❤
This is such a beautiful song - always love hearing it.
I am SO jealous of my parents (dad born in '58, mom born in '62). They grew up with all of this AMAZING music! I didn't come along until '86. Phooey! Haha!
Nothing says a millennial shouldn't enjoy the music of the past, especially the songs their parents liked. It's also worth understanding how rock and roll came to be.
True... and I noticed this version of the song doesn't have the sound of the thundershower in the intro and is a little more extended towards the end.
Born in 1965, I grew up with Ramones, Talking Heads, Elvis Costello, Blondie, Bryan Ferry with Roxy Music & David Bowie to mention a few......In the 1960's it was called Psychedelic, The 1970's termed it Punk, In the 1980's it was labeled New Wave, by the 1990's it became Modern Rock & by early 2000's it shifted to Alternative Rock. Long Live Alternative Rock!
Jered Fuller I'm 60 and because of artist like him and groups like the grass root, I became a professional Drummer/ Singer
born in 2000 :-(
This was October, November 1967. Sgt Peppers was still ruling the radio, with a ton of other great songs. But then this song tied it all together nicely with its psychedelic wrinkles. Thank ____ I was there!!!
A great time for music.
It was about the Summer of Love so it makes sense. Great time for music. Wish I was alive then.
I want to live the life depicted in this song.
Thanks for the comment.
Yeah dude, he's living the 60's dream
Only a fool wouldn't.
So would i.now more than ever 👍
@@60s70sTheBest have you seen Jose feliciano play Purple Haze 👈man oh man he literally tore it up at a concert in Chile years ago. I've been a fan of his for years n never knew he could play like that 👏👏👏
One of my top 5 favourite all time songs....Poetry in Music!❤❤❤❤
What a great song! So mellow it takes my breath away........
Thank you for your comment.
My pleasure!
This song is amazing. I’d forgotten what a great vocalist and guitarist Johnny Rivers is. In Summer Rain he refers to The Beatles and a growing awareness of what he had to do to keep relevant.
Thank you for your comment.
music was really an embarassment of riches back than😛💝
I think he was stating the obvious in a folk song sort of way. Cause everybody was playing Sargent Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band 24/7.
I wish the song had more lyrics
What a great vibe...this song really draws you right in...
What a great compostition... and arrangement...brilliant recording....
Just needed to hear this today, johnny Rivers was everything we needed back then, good music fed our souls. 😎✌️🎶🎶
This has always been one of my favorite songs. Now that I am a lot older, it stirs up such good memories from my youth.
Amen to that .. I'm 71 years old ................
Yep, I'm 45. I heard it growing up. Sad that the only real song he's known for is "secret agent man".
I was 8 years old when this song was released and to this very day I cannot get enough of it. I personally nominate Johnny Rivers into the R&RHOF. I so wish I were the golden haired love...
eternal Unique Unbridled Brilliance of JR !!!
I'm listening on the night 🌉 before Halloween 🎃! 2023! Where does the time go? I'm a teen now, and if the world still exists in the future, let's say 20 yrs later, I will be listening to this song in my 30's! Life is such a mind blowing concept! Goodbye whoever you all are! And have a good one!
A very dreamy song.
Listen to You tube several times a week country, rock ,soul , gospel always come back Listen to Johnny Rivers never gets old fan for life
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such a great song,
What a song! What an artist! I just spent about an hour looking this up online. Worth every minute. One of a kind-Johnny Rivers.
Thanks for commenting.
A National treasure. Johnny Rivers.
Johnny Rivers recorded an album singing Beatles tunes. I liked it. 👍
Johnny Rivers can sing anything!
Listening in 2023! Completely changed my life. An absolute banger. This song couldn't begin to compare to the literal vomit that spews from the radio today. I want this song played at my birth, death, graduation, wedding, and every birth of my children.
- literal vomit" --- well said, perhaps you are being too kind !!!
There's something about his voice---so perfect, sexy, soulful.
GREAT HARMONY, GREAT INSTRUMENTATION.
God do I just love this song
Thanks for the comment.
This kind of music is one of the reasons we all love summer and can recall our summer relationships that were oh so sweet....great tune!
Great comment!
Love this song n singer😍😍👏👏👏😳
What a smooooth song, wow. Never gave a thought for tomorrow, let tomorrow be
Who’s listening to this in 2023???? Me 😎
and 2024!
Anyone notice that the first time thru, "let tomorrow be" seems to mean 'leave it alone, don't worry about it'. whereas, the second time thru, at the end, it seems to mean 'let it come-we're ready for it.'? Just the musings of an old man...
so handsome!!! and i love your voice!!!
Still listening 2023 ❤️
I listen to it any time I can, from my music collection as one of sweetest songs from back then,up to present time love songs. His voice was perfect in lyrics.
Love his music
Hey 2022! One of my favs growing up!!
Beautiful English, beautiful poetry, a song that tells a story. How times have changed.
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Great comment. Thank you.
Everything just works out right on this damn song.
I was in my early teens when this came out. Fond memories.
They play this song now quite often on Sirius SXM 60s ch73. Great song. Johnny has a unique voice that captures the listener. My mom used to play it a lot. Enjoy the moment.
Love this song. What memories, near 16 was a magical age.
Johnny should be in the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame.
One of my favorite songs by Johnny. The great Hal Blaine on drums and Joe Osborn on bass with Johnny's vocal painting pictures. He references the Beatles because Sgt. Pepper's was THE album everyone was listening to in the summer of 1967.
I love this song and talented gifted Johnny Rivers!
My girlfriends name is SummerRain, named after THIS song and both equally beautiful!!
David now that is "cool" your girlfriends' name is SummerRain. This came out after I graduated in 1967 from High School. When I was in Vietnam 17 Feb 1970-16 Feb 1971 this song was very, very popular. One of my Helicopter buddies and our Door Gunner had this on their TEAC Reel-To-Reel tape deck in the Helicopter they'd pick us up on. Glad almost 50 years later I am alive and can write this. Thanks to God for getting me back to the USA safe and sound. Roger C.
Roger C God bless you.
That’s my name too
@@juvenilehall1979 You wrote this over 2 years ago but I hope you’re still here & I want to tell you how much what you wrote touched my Heart!
Thank you for your service and WELCOME HOME!! ❤️
God a Bless you and yours more and more!
@@SummerRain368 .. Thank you for your kind remarks .... also, glad to serve in the USAF and in Vietnam ... God Bless You .. RDC
One o my favorites. My first job , renting umbrellas on fort lauderdale public beach!
Johnny was underated
I was by then working in Athens Michigan at the age of 17 th with a butte of mine and his Dad , where at that time I was still missing Thad girl I lost in Brooklyn New York name Carmen MATOS , hey I’m still living listening to all those songs that takes me back to you ‘ always :
This is a great great song....one of my all time faves. Thanks Johnny
Thanks for the comment.
Every time l heard this song the words and the music just has me back as a teenager in a way sad but it can so peaceful.
Great song and thanx for your comment.
I get the same feeling.
Gorgeous eyes!
the words are nice and has a nice beat to it for dancing.
12/14/19.....feeling nostalgic.
Awwww.....heaven on a 45 on my record player over and over.
What a summer that was.....😎. Peace out. 🤘🏻
This came out in summer 1968 HONG KONG.
I loved it then and still do now that I am an old man at 64.
Actually, it means you're still young at 64.
John, age only matters if you're cheese!!
Oh, to have lived this life
Saw Johnny in concert at U of Georgia right before I left for the US Navy. He put on a great show.
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A real quintessential song that typifies the sixties! When I listen to this I go into deep thought and reflection.
Wonderful Johnny Rivers!
love his hits and he does baby i need your lovin, awesome,
Ohhhh I had forgotten this! Loved it!
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAVE A HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🎄💥🎄
Thank you for the music and memories...a gift to us all every day 🧁🍾🥳
A MERRY CHRISTMAS, AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AS WELL!
Nós brasileiros adoramos o Johnny Rivers!
Here in Brazil we love Johnny Rivers!
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