The Lovin' Spoonful - Darling Be Home Soon (Audio)

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  • "Darling Be Home Soon" by The Lovin' Spoonful
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    Lyrics:
    Come and talk of all the things we did today
    Here and laugh about our funny little ways
    While we have a few minutes to breathe
    And I know that it's time you must leave
    But darling be home soon
    I couldn't bear to wait an extra minute if you dawdled
    My darling be home soon
    It's not just these few hours but I've been waiting since I toddled
    For the great relief of having you to talk to
    And now, a quarter of my life is almost passed
    I think I've come to see myself at last
    And I see that the time spent confused
    Was the time that I spent without you
    And I feel myself in gloom
    So darling be home soon
    I couldn't bear to wait an extra minute if you dawdled
    My darling be home soon
    It's not just these few hours but I've been waiting since I toddled
    For the great relief of having you to talk to
    [Instrumental Bridge]
    So darling...
    My darling be home soon
    I couldn't bear to wait an extra minute if you dawdled
    My darling be home soon
    It's not just these few hours but I've been waiting since I toddled
    For the great relief of having you to talk to
    Go and beat your crazy head against the sky
    Try and see beyond the houses and your eyes
    It's OK to shoot the moon
    Darling be home soon
    I couldn't bear to wait an extra minute if you dawdled
    My darling be home soon
    It's not just these few hours but I've been waiting since I toddled
    For the great relief of having you to talk to
    #TheLovinSpoonful #DarlingBeHomeSoon #OfficialAudio
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Komentáře • 654

  • @geraldcantor5329
    @geraldcantor5329 Před rokem +160

    It it is terribly heartening to read how so very many of you comport with what this song means to me as well. I'm 78 now. While in 1973 the song had already been out for a while and always loved by me...seen 'em live in '67... it took on its Monumental and what will be eternal berth in the most special place of my heart on May 30th 1973 when I was in Los Angeles for what was 5 months pursuing a career in acting and waiting on tables in Westwood Village.... and my uncle called me to tell me that my mom was in dire straights and that I should come home to Buffalo New York right away. I did so of course and found that she had already passed ..no one wanting me to get that news all alone in L.A and Dad..brothers being too distraught to even speak., her having had open heart surgery and not making it - my not having been privy to that because of her not wanting me to worry while I pursued my crazy dream..and that she would be all good from then on-.... This song....either I'd heard it somewhere just before bolting for the airport or on the way or maybe just came into my head via her spirit ...but it played in my head the whole way and to the house where the whole extended family sat weeping. My eyes flood with tears and chest quakes as I write yas heartiest here now ..."I Miss You Ma"

    • @adotintheshark4848
      @adotintheshark4848 Před 8 měsíci +4

      It was featured in the movie "You're A Big Boy Now", good film!

    • @rjjcms1
      @rjjcms1 Před 8 měsíci +3

      You're a Big Boy Now,another of my favourite Loving Spoonful songs.

    • @Uncle65788
      @Uncle65788 Před 7 měsíci +9

      It doesn't get any easier, does it? That spirit you should know that it is yours and if you did not recall your parents they would not live in spirit, they would not live in your spirit. Do not forget that because you are Loved. It was good to read what you have written, that we all might learn from the pain and from the suffering but most certainly you must know you were loved and are loved.

    • @101st_AB
      @101st_AB Před 6 měsíci +7

      ​@@Uncle65788Beautifully said my friend...

    • @donnadayle3762
      @donnadayle3762 Před 6 měsíci +2

      nothing happens as we wish it could especially in death.... you had a beautiful caring and loving family. remember that! she left this earth loving you. everything else is sentimental in your memories of her...

  • @haljones246
    @haljones246 Před rokem +75

    I always viewed this as a tremendously powerful ballad for all the Viet Nam vets who never made it back home to their sweethearts!

  • @bjbinmke
    @bjbinmke Před 3 lety +273

    A quarter of my life has almost passed three times. Still love this song.

  • @hayleyjohnson758
    @hayleyjohnson758 Před 2 lety +261

    this was the song my dad would listen to when he was missing my mom when she was at work or someplace else. I sang it at his funeral 3 years ago, listening to it now makes me think of him.

  • @sharoncappelson9348
    @sharoncappelson9348 Před 2 lety +138

    "for the great relief of having you to talk to" is one of my favorite lyrics. I think John Sebastian must have had an old soul at a young age. Not your typical "you're so hot, baby" love songs. It's about how much he values HER, her company, her empathy, her thoughts.

    • @loriruggiero8950
      @loriruggiero8950 Před rokem +6

      this and Dangling Conversation by Simon & Garfunkel masterpiece of lyrics

    • @TheRarebird12
      @TheRarebird12 Před rokem +9

      Which is why he and Catherine are still married in 2022, I'm sure.

    • @artvallejos1460
      @artvallejos1460 Před rokem

      @@loriruggiero8950
      Yeah, thanks for reminding me. after this song I'm going to dangling conversation.
      Here's one for you. Reflections of My Life. Marmalades.

    • @lincolnparc8897
      @lincolnparc8897 Před rokem

      true artists

    • @KMK7355
      @KMK7355 Před rokem

      Hey MADVACATE, you mad bro?
      Its ok to shoot the moon. Got it?

  • @marklucchesi4117
    @marklucchesi4117 Před rokem +98

    This song is proof that the 60’s were the most amazing decade ever. Thank you John Sebastian.

    • @adotintheshark4848
      @adotintheshark4848 Před 8 měsíci +5

      Music had such imagination and creativity in that decade.

    • @RobertBirkrem-qg7du
      @RobertBirkrem-qg7du Před 8 měsíci +3

      This and "The Younger Generation", are the Spoonful's songs that just get me!

  • @moongazer2049
    @moongazer2049 Před 4 lety +182

    One of the most underrated songs of that era or any era , Spoonful was deep

  • @mindbender5466
    @mindbender5466 Před 2 lety +62

    Hippie Folk songs of the 60’s then Psychedelic Rock followed up by Singer Songwriters of the 70’s ...two decades of pure magic. The world will never see the likes of it again.

    • @Kristina-gv1sg
      @Kristina-gv1sg Před rokem +5

      Amen, Mind Bender. You said it.

    • @mariahewitt1841
      @mariahewitt1841 Před měsícem +4

      I fear you are right. I grieve for young people having the music they have now. This song alone is magical

    • @evilqueenyiayia
      @evilqueenyiayia Před měsícem +2

      ❤😢

  • @johnr.lovato4280
    @johnr.lovato4280 Před rokem +29

    In 2001, my daughter was getting married to a wonderful young man that was going to whisk her off to start a new life 2,000 miles away, and as joyful as I was for the both of them, it was truly breaking my heart wide open. They were both too young for this beautiful song to really mean anything to them, but at their reception, I , with a few musician friends backing me up, sang this song to my daughter, and her new husband, with just a few lyrical changes that made it personal to us all. To this day, neither I, nor my extended family could believe that I could make it through the entire song without completely breaking down sobbing. Because all these years later, just hearing the original version turns me to a sobbing wreck. There was a video recorded that night, and now that I moved to be closer to them “and my grandkids”, we have watched it together. I will always thank God for John Sebastian writing such a beautiful, timeless, and moving song for ALL AGES!!! Thank you, from the bottom of my simple heart, Mr. Sebastian!

    • @judieg.7945
      @judieg.7945 Před 11 měsíci +3

      When I was a 19 year old soon to be mothe, r my husband I and I went to the movie with Loving Spoofull songs. As we came out of the theatre it was a beautiful summer evening still very light. I felt so perfectly happy in that moment with my husband. Life was lovely and a new baby coming. All these years have now passed and in my old age I still find this song so beautiful and evocative of how lovely life can be. Thank you for sharing your nice story and moving to be close to people. No one ever did that for me.

    • @banditwithmoxxie
      @banditwithmoxxie Před 19 dny

      What a lucky girl she is to have such a loving father. Happy to hear they made you a grandfather and you are now living closer and enjoying your family togetherness and your grandchildren.

  • @ronaldt491
    @ronaldt491 Před 4 lety +104

    "Quarter of my life is almost passed" Personally I have the "Three score and ten" under my belt. Hope for a few more years to enjoy this music!

    • @kenackerman3708
      @kenackerman3708 Před 3 lety +4

      Young pup. I have 3 score and almost 15. 🤪👍

    • @tommcvie6635
      @tommcvie6635 Před 3 lety +4

      .....and those days never to be seen again. But we still have people.....💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔

    • @teedee9903
      @teedee9903 Před 3 lety +4

      @@kenackerman3708 3 score and 14 for me. Made it through Vietnam in 1967-68 . I think I make a few more. Love the oldies

    • @mauritiusdunfagel9473
      @mauritiusdunfagel9473 Před 2 lety

      Time really drives us all, doesn’t it? Peace!🌺

    • @bac911rn
      @bac911rn Před 2 lety +3

      When I hear this song and I’m singing to myself and the “a quarter of my life is almost past” lyric comes up, my brain says “yeah, right, if you live to be 280!” Great, great song.

  • @scottstarkweather1747
    @scottstarkweather1747 Před rokem +20

    Hey youngsters! Eventually you will discover what a "great relief of having" the one you love to talk to. The lyrics will change their meaning and you'll appreciate this masterpiece all over again.

    • @ronnyparker
      @ronnyparker Před 10 měsíci +1

      best thoughts and words ever,

  • @charliegirl42ify
    @charliegirl42ify Před 4 lety +312

    This created such a yearning in me way back when I first heard this. It's still hauntingly beautiful to me after all these years.

  • @bobkennedy5585
    @bobkennedy5585 Před 4 lety +254

    This song is a masterpiece

    • @wiscgaloot
      @wiscgaloot Před 3 lety +2

      It's good, but not a masterpiece. "I've been waiting since I toddled" is just awkward as hell.

    • @biguzzetti
      @biguzzetti Před 2 lety +9

      Toddled is fn brilliant!🙃

    • @wiscgaloot
      @wiscgaloot Před 2 lety +3

      @@biguzzetti do you have any idea what it means? LOTS of reviews of the song mention how cringy this is. He's basically saying he wanted to date this woman, when they were both 2 years old.

    • @biguzzetti
      @biguzzetti Před 2 lety +5

      @@wiscgaloot what do YOU personally find cringe worthy about this song?

    • @lorenzoballester3845
      @lorenzoballester3845 Před 2 lety +6

      @@wiscgaloot My darling heal your ears soon. Anyway this song is absolute amazing.

  • @chipboyd2374
    @chipboyd2374 Před 3 lety +108

    After 50+ years it still sounds great!!

  • @SKRATCH587
    @SKRATCH587 Před 3 lety +116

    I’m not exactly sure why tears come to my eyes when ever I hear this song , probably because it’s such an awesome song , and that’s what AWESOME SONGS DO ! ✌🏻

    • @margaretjameson4848
      @margaretjameson4848 Před rokem +3

      Your not alone buddy👍

    • @SKRATCH587
      @SKRATCH587 Před rokem +2

      @@margaretjameson4848 🙏🏻

    • @margaretjameson4848
      @margaretjameson4848 Před rokem +4

      My tears were there when I saw your comment

    • @SKRATCH587
      @SKRATCH587 Před rokem +1

      @@margaretjameson4848 Now I'm crying again😂, thnx😁

    • @alexgasiewski4970
      @alexgasiewski4970 Před rokem +2

      It's everything . A song a good song don't make you the boss or the king or queen of music it's the people who are the simplest best and at that moment touch you, that's what separates entainers from performer's. You can tell when people care what their saying. from those that are playing fluff for a buck.

  • @kenackerman3708
    @kenackerman3708 Před 3 lety +44

    A quarter? Hell, three quarters. I'll be 75 this year. I do remember singing along to this song when it was almost a quarter in 1966. I was 20.

    • @sevenstarsofthedipper1047
      @sevenstarsofthedipper1047 Před 2 lety +1

      LOL. When I hear and sing this song to myself now, I say “3 quarters” I thought I was the only person to do that. I was 12 when it came out.

    • @langjr0
      @langjr0 Před 2 lety

      I’m 75 also and where did that quarter of my life go……So Fast!!!!

    • @latitudeselongitudes1932
      @latitudeselongitudes1932 Před 2 lety

      The memories are your gifts

  • @gluce
    @gluce Před 5 lety +185

    Gawd this is good. Still beautiful after all these years.

    • @sammy1995
      @sammy1995 Před 4 lety +8

      I agree. This is one of their best performances.

  • @THectOrtiz
    @THectOrtiz Před 2 lety +9

    Proof, yet again, that there’s no argument: The 60s is the greatest era in music. No other compares. Not even close.

  • @mariacarmelo8958
    @mariacarmelo8958 Před rokem +25

    Don’t know why, but I just had to hear that song today. ❤️

  • @annier9300
    @annier9300 Před 4 lety +101

    I was a pre-teen when this song came out, did not fully comprehend the deep feelings he sang about, but knew it was a beautiful love sing, and still is.

    • @26rickg
      @26rickg Před 3 lety +1

      Yes, me too....

    • @sevenstarsofthedipper1047
      @sevenstarsofthedipper1047 Před 2 lety +2

      @@26rickg I was 12. But I was enthralled by one of the girls in my 6th grade class. So, I had some idea about what the longing was.

  • @thomasmanning829
    @thomasmanning829 Před 4 lety +27

    In the early 1960s I used to work for my grandfather every Christmas, Easter, and summer vacations at his slaughterhouse. Bu the time I was 16 (1967) I was able to buy my own car, or actually a yellow 1962 Ford pickup truck! I was living at Newport Beach, Ca.
    Good God that was a good time. A couple of my buddies and I made a cheap camper out of 2 sheets of 4X8 plywood and a piece of canvas for a back cover. One of these guys gave me a cowboy. Hanging out at the Newport pier some friends began to call me cowboy. Gas was dirt cheap and auto insurance was not required. We were out for fun and found it in abundance! Recent history confirms that we had the best music ever!!!
    '

  • @frankabney5850
    @frankabney5850 Před 3 lety +74

    I was a young teenager when I first heard this song... it was so rarely played back then but it has stayed in my mind and heart for all these years... still loving it at 67 years old now in 2021

  • @sunnylife7934
    @sunnylife7934 Před 2 lety +26

    Hadn’t heard this in 50 years. Brought tears to my eyes.

  • @trout1212
    @trout1212 Před 5 lety +99

    Saw him sing this at Woodstock '69. Perfect song for the occasion.

  • @edwall5558
    @edwall5558 Před 2 lety +31

    Dang near makes ya want to cry.
    Such a loving and peaceful song..
    There will never be another time like the 60s and 70s
    God please help us to go back to peaceful..

  • @louisspiegel2384
    @louisspiegel2384 Před 5 lety +175

    Love this song this wasvone of my wife's favorites, Sure miss her so much

  • @dlomara
    @dlomara Před 5 lety +97

    One of my favorites. John Sebastian was a musical genius.

  • @patriciarodrigue5778
    @patriciarodrigue5778 Před rokem +26

    His voice was annointed. This song always made me cry and after all these years it still does! ❤❤❤❤❤😅😅😅😅😅❤❤❤❤❤❤😂😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂❤❤

  • @echojohnny714
    @echojohnny714 Před 5 lety +85

    Nothing said more than the music of the hippie generation. Love your fellow brother and pick up a little garbage on your way out and everything will be alright

    • @echojohnny714
      @echojohnny714 Před 4 lety +2

      @John Connolly people started thinking then they stopped getting high. Im glad im not one of them. There world became complex with deadlines and commitments and mine?? well lets say that im still loving my fellow brother and still picking up a little garbage. Iron Eyes Cody would be proud

    • @KimWilliamGordon
      @KimWilliamGordon Před 4 lety +4

      @John Connolly I watched them sell out one, by one, by one. It broke my heart. So much promise.

    • @jorgeespinosa3179
      @jorgeespinosa3179 Před 4 lety +1

      Amen to that.

    • @charliegirl42ify
      @charliegirl42ify Před 3 lety +3

      @John Connolly the card-carrying communists conquered America. Not with bullets, but with a flood of propaganda so hateful, we're divided by class, race, education and every other way. Obama literally GAVE us Trump. And he's showing us we MUST NOT be divided. But united against all the evil now. #saveourchildren

    • @harolddavis9677
      @harolddavis9677 Před 3 lety +4

      What happened? Greed Greed Greed. Consume more if you want happiness. What gives me joy? Knowing that 50 years later, I have not sold out have maintained my ideals and though not as frequent I still enjoy getting high from time to time. And without a doubt, as I witnessed so many do. I never became my parents.

  • @rusoviettovarich9221
    @rusoviettovarich9221 Před 5 lety +171

    This is on the same level of John Lennon's 'Hide Your Love Away'....a truly heartfelt paean of a young man to a girl he cherishes so deeply and so wants to have in his arms again. This is the classic song of the Loving Spoonful; and John Sebastian....a masterpiece esp. that backing orchestra of strings and brass but most of all the 'strings'....always always the strings!

    • @juvenilehall1979
      @juvenilehall1979 Před 5 lety +11

      I totally agree with you .. the STRINGS just make the song even greater :) ...

    • @classichost
      @classichost Před 5 lety +7

      This ranks significantly higher in my opinion, always reminds me of heading over the bridge from Manteo to Nags Head late one Sunday afternoon 20 years go.

    • @jv-ep2tc
      @jv-ep2tc Před 5 lety +7

      i've always sensed that this is harder to sing than it appears

    • @WickedKingLycoan
      @WickedKingLycoan Před 5 lety +7

      It's A Missive About The Pain And Beauty Of The Waitng For That Person...The Other Half Of Yourself That You Can't Truly Sing Without.

    • @EnoVarma
      @EnoVarma Před 4 lety +2

      For me, it's the horns.

  • @timmolloy3442
    @timmolloy3442 Před 3 lety +89

    I heard this on "This is Us" tonight.I remember when this song was released
    It blew me away.One of my favorites off all time.I totally lost track of what was going on in the
    show.I got chills and teared up.Can't believe I have not heard it in over 50 yrs.....I think that
    is because it was not a giant hit when it was out.That's ok by me.It snuck up on me and was
    such a pleasant surprise. Had to come to You Tube to hear it again.

    • @edriley2703
      @edriley2703 Před 3 lety +5

      Same here...This Is Us and this Song brought back so many memories of loves now passed...💕🔥🙏

    • @Sunshine-do3yv
      @Sunshine-do3yv Před 3 lety +7

      Hey Tim!!...me to!!!I looked it up watching "this is us" tears and smiles and missing people were right on the heels!!!I am 64 now hippie girl always!!!!☮️☮️☮️☮️💐🎼🌈🌈🌈🌻🌻🌻✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️this is us .......song lists of us all....trying to keep on keeping on peace and love 💗💜💜 sunshine
      Boulder,Co 2021

    • @timmolloy3442
      @timmolloy3442 Před 3 lety +9

      @@edriley2703 WOW......good to hear from you......I was not expecting any replies.I very
      rarely make comments about stuff online but this really affected me.And to add to
      it I went to Woodstock and was drafted 3 weeks later. Have never had a tv show have so much meaning to me.Your profile looks very interesting, I will be looking into it.

    • @sherriandrews2545
      @sherriandrews2545 Před 3 lety +7

      Same for me...I used to love this as a young teen and didn’t even knew who sang it...so beautiful and innocent

    • @Sunshine-do3yv
      @Sunshine-do3yv Před 3 lety +3

      Hello Tim...!!I just re read your post about Woodstock!!!....and three weeks later Vietnam.... beautiful love, music 🎶🎼, 🌻 then onto to hell...I am sorry you had to go through that...as you were watching the show, it must of felt like you were watching your story....that crazy,I got chills now...I am glad you made it 🏠 home.....🎶🎼💜🎵🌈🎹✌️🌼🌸🌷🌷🌷peace and love brother... Sunshine 🌞☀️☀️☀️☀️

  • @markvaught672
    @markvaught672 Před 4 lety +23

    Absolutely exquisitely beautiful....gently softly Sebastian hit this one out of the park and it slowly left our orbit to glide slipping sliding somewhere into the gravity belt of another orbit....if such a thing exists...then it truly is ok to shoot the moon......darling be home soon......

  • @tortugabob
    @tortugabob Před 3 lety +11

    This band was so good. We were spoiled back then.

    • @jayritchie851
      @jayritchie851 Před 3 lety

      The Beatles set the bar pretty high and everyone else had to bring their "A-Game" to stay afloat musically. That set off a really amazing decade in music.........

    • @debluvsjr971
      @debluvsjr971 Před 16 dny

      Oh we were so spoiled! Great song! Joe Cocker did a great job too!

  • @rosebuddy47
    @rosebuddy47 Před 4 lety +88

    What a super great song!! No music today does not even come close!

  • @37parkave77
    @37parkave77 Před 6 měsíci +3

    I walked into the room and fell in love with her, love at first sight. I would play this song over and over while waiting for her to get home. She would leave me heartbroken, but I still think of her after almost 50 years.

  • @josephlemko3027
    @josephlemko3027 Před rokem +19

    Music rarely gets better than this John B. Sebastian masterpiece.✌😇

  • @allenrogers4230
    @allenrogers4230 Před 4 lety +65

    I remember hearing this song & feeling such an emotional rush. I can still remember that intensity a half century later. I love the way it builds with increased orchestration. What a great song !

  • @haywoodalanhayhorr8052
    @haywoodalanhayhorr8052 Před 4 lety +4

    I saw John & the Spoonful in the University of Dayton (Ohio) Fieldhouse in 1967 when I was 17. John sang this beautiful song and many others. The electricity went out about 2/3's of the way through the show and John & the boys converted to acoustic in about ten minutes and the show went on, lit by cigarettes and doobies and reflections off of quarts of Budweiser beer. A great time was had by all.!

  • @johnr.lovato4280
    @johnr.lovato4280 Před rokem +5

    I often feel like weeping when I hear the radio garbage young kids are listening to, thinking that what they are hearing is REALLY GOOD MUSIC! I raised my kids and now, my grandkids to listen to,and appreciate the best music from the 40s,50s,… on up to the 80s. So they could really know that timeless songs like “Darlin’ be home soon” are available to hear,enjoy,love, and even weep to. That is what real music does, throughout all time.( what a pity if all they listen to is W.A.P.)

  • @gerwynevans2729
    @gerwynevans2729 Před 4 lety +58

    One of the great love songs of all time.

  • @williamfarmer3841
    @williamfarmer3841 Před 7 měsíci +2

    I left my love during this song and she helped me pack. After forty years we have reunited socially and it brings tears to my eyes.

  • @lgaytan65
    @lgaytan65 Před 7 měsíci +7

    This beautiful song is as classy as it gets. Wow, these guys were just great!

  • @Viper-dc2wm
    @Viper-dc2wm Před 3 lety +16

    With all those Spoonful hits, this is still my favorite.

    • @jayritchie851
      @jayritchie851 Před 3 lety

      They had a lot of great radio hits. This was not one of them but it stands head and shoulders above those others. This and "Summer in the City", clearly the best.

  • @davidlewis7738
    @davidlewis7738 Před rokem +4

    Listened to these songs at high school dances. Hot girls, fast cars, war going on in Vietnam, and we just rolled with the punches! Love this song, reminds me of a girl I dated over a half century ago, and I still dream of her!

  • @walterfechter8080
    @walterfechter8080 Před 3 lety +11

    The title of this song is a message from My Barbra Rose in Heaven. My Darling-of-Darlings (Barb) -- I'll be Home (soon enough). I know you'll be waiting for me.

  • @WickedKingLycoan
    @WickedKingLycoan Před 5 lety +38

    Damn! I Love This Song. For All Of Those Who Await Their Love...When The Minutes Of Waiting Seem Like Hours...The Seconds An Eternity...We Wait, And Wait For Them. More's The Pity That We're So Prideful And Grateful That They'll Never Know...Purely Timeless.

    • @danielross2074
      @danielross2074 Před 4 lety +1

      The song still brings tears to my eyes. I finally found someone who I can say Darlin' be home soon.

  • @donegoing2002
    @donegoing2002 Před 2 lety +5

    Dennis Praeger has been playing the intro of this song on his talk show and I remembered what a great song I dearly loved. Had to hunt around a little to find it and embarrassed to say I didn't remember it was the Loving Spoonful, one of my favorite groups back when they were on the air. I've been a "Rain on the Roof" and Summertime in the City" fanatic also

  • @lupehgutierrez4650
    @lupehgutierrez4650 Před 3 lety +76

    I love the orchestration. It seeps in so softly and yet adds depth and passion to the lyrics. It makes it a beautiful love song.

    • @bowlersinger
      @bowlersinger Před 2 lety +1

      John could barely sing over all of that! 😄😄🎶🎶

    • @allanpotts6765
      @allanpotts6765 Před rokem

      Here,here😅

    • @LS1conehead
      @LS1conehead Před 9 měsíci

      I've seen him perform this at our concert series, SOLO, and it is just as beautiful and mesmerizing done that way. 🥲
      But i get what you are saying about this arrangement! 😉 👍

  • @virginiafriend9811
    @virginiafriend9811 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Very lucky for those who, once in a lifetime, connect with: "The great relief of having you to talk to".

  • @TheDanny7840
    @TheDanny7840 Před 2 lety +2

    "And I see that the time spent confused, was the time that I spent without you" and "the great relief of having you to talk to"--perhaps a definition of love or a declaration of love..and then the violins!! The violins!!!! I'm 73 now and still listen to this often. And you who are late to the Spoonful fan club..try "Butchie's Tune" written by Joey Butler.

  • @lizdevich7192
    @lizdevich7192 Před 4 lety +28

    I had forgotten about this song. The Lovin Spoonful what a group. So innovating their music.
    Brings back so many memories of the 1960's and 1970's. If we could turn back time!

  • @paulvanwal4875
    @paulvanwal4875 Před 2 lety +1

    Darling be home soon ,the lovin' spoonful Beautiful ! It could be music that started Yesterday....🎰🎰🎰

  • @paulanthonyhaggerty
    @paulanthonyhaggerty Před 3 lety +18

    Nice and reminiscent of an age of innocence, including my own.

  • @garylynncook1560
    @garylynncook1560 Před 5 lety +55

    This lovin spoonful song was the greatest.

  • @saraana996
    @saraana996 Před rokem +8

    This was the song my husband and I danced to at our wedding. It’s so timeless.

  • @chanceKP
    @chanceKP Před 3 lety +8

    I’m 31 and I was watching this show and this song came on and I caught the line “a quarter of my life has passed.” Kinda trippy you think about. Listening to this song made me wish life was like how my grandpa said it was. This world sucks now. I never lived in the 60’s but I did live in the 90’s and I really miss those days.

  • @nancytaggard2829
    @nancytaggard2829 Před 2 lety +2

    You're a Big Boy Now, a movie from 1966, is where I first heard this beautiful song. It's airing tonight on Turner Classic Movies!

  • @kathleenpalmisano3591
    @kathleenpalmisano3591 Před 5 lety +39

    I’ve been waiting.....
    For the great relief of having you to talk to.
    Great lyric and one of my favorite songs by an iconic ‘60’s artist.

    • @nancyhanley6558
      @nancyhanley6558 Před 5 lety +1

      I love John and his harpsicord;)

    • @brianherrington7226
      @brianherrington7226 Před 5 lety +1

      Nancy Hanley I think that’s actually a autoharp.

    • @timmolloy3442
      @timmolloy3442 Před 3 lety +2

      for the great relief of having you to talk to.You are the only comment I have seen that mentions that line.This is one of my favorite songs and that is my favorite lie.

  • @billmarks9022
    @billmarks9022 Před 5 lety +57

    Sung from the heart for sure. The orchestra adds so much too...

  • @user-qk5nd7vg7h
    @user-qk5nd7vg7h Před 4 měsíci +3

    I am hopelessly sentimental, and love this sweet song. The comments warm my heart deeply.

  • @glockenspiel37
    @glockenspiel37 Před 3 lety +4

    heard this song for the first time in 1973 on Slade Alive - good to hear the original, certainly a more gentle approach, nice brass

  • @jimdonovan5520
    @jimdonovan5520 Před 2 lety +4

    First heard it in my dorm one late Saturday night and have never forgotten it, along with Six o clock

  • @bettyboop1978
    @bettyboop1978 Před 3 lety +53

    This was always one of my favourite songs. 🥰 I guess I’m just really old.

    • @patricecatanio901
      @patricecatanio901 Před 2 lety +4

      I'm with you. We are not old!! We just have good taste!

    • @carolynking1625
      @carolynking1625 Před 2 lety +2

      Mine too. And I'm old and glad of it. I'd hate to be young now times after all the good music became old instead of in the special times when it was new and popular on the radio.

    • @latitudeselongitudes1932
      @latitudeselongitudes1932 Před 2 lety +4

      Aging can be hard,specially for one's body and mind health, but it can also be a wise redemptive experience

    • @JDYapp
      @JDYapp Před 2 lety +2

      What's wrong with that

    • @bettyboop1978
      @bettyboop1978 Před 2 lety +3

      @@JDYapp Nothing, I just think kids today don’t appreciate our beautiful music. 😉❤️

  • @Jukeboxhero63
    @Jukeboxhero63 Před rokem +2

    I played this when my girlfriend walked through the door 😭😭😭 I missed her so much!! I balled!! Beautiful pertinent lyrics for that moment

  • @mauritiusdunfagel9473
    @mauritiusdunfagel9473 Před 2 lety +7

    Such simple sentiment, such yearning, such a great song.I miss being 17.

  • @tracymears8230
    @tracymears8230 Před 2 lety +1

    Begging to see them with orchestra doing this song live onEd Sullivan Season 20, Episode 20. Think it is Jan 22, 1967......Have looked and looked without success. BEST of this song.

  • @victoriajohnson5461
    @victoriajohnson5461 Před 2 lety +10

    Fell in love with this song as a young woman. Always wanted this type of love in my life never got it.😪

    • @cripbabe111
      @cripbabe111 Před rokem +4

      Ditto here. Sure would've been nice though...

  • @tysonmindham2986
    @tysonmindham2986 Před rokem +1

    Wish we could get remixes of The Lovin’ Spoonful’s albums. Cause man this song is screaming for one.

  • @johnanderson8046
    @johnanderson8046 Před 8 měsíci +4

    We had a lot a good songs from the Spoonful but this one tops them all.

  • @MF-lb3iy
    @MF-lb3iy Před 2 lety +10

    This song is so beautiful and perfectly is a recognition of real love.

  • @alejandrinarendon8342
    @alejandrinarendon8342 Před 3 lety +18

    When I listen this my hearth cry for you 1967

    • @artnouveau4332
      @artnouveau4332 Před 3 lety +2

      I was 13 yrs young and i got to enjoy the music from my generation im now 67 yrs young and this music has aged well

  • @davidzaghet8759
    @davidzaghet8759 Před 2 lety +1

    My hope is everyone experiences a love as I had for My late Wife We were together 31 years now She has been gone 9 years this song is as relevant now as it was then be well People

  • @joansena2168
    @joansena2168 Před 3 lety +30

    I just heard this song on tonight's episode of This Is Us ! This beautiful song is so rarely played. I was barely 12 when this came out and don't think I've heard it since! Big Thanks to This Is Us for bringing this amazing song to so many who have never heard it👍❤

    • @almason253
      @almason253 Před 3 lety +2

      Do you remember the Mugwumps?

    • @sheilafraser9332
      @sheilafraser9332 Před 3 lety +3

      I heard it on This is Us too. Reminded me of my boyfriend from university. It was the 80’s, but we liked 60’s music. He put this on a mixed tape of “oldies” for me. Sweet memory.

    • @joansena2168
      @joansena2168 Před 3 lety +1

      @@almason253 no I can't say I do, but great name. Funny you ask as someone I work with mentioned them recently !

    • @hilarylanigan4623
      @hilarylanigan4623 Před 3 lety +1

      Was so happy to hear this song on This Is Us...love this song! Hope the youngsters took note.

    • @ctfirebattchief
      @ctfirebattchief Před 3 lety +3

      I heard this on This is us" and it brought tears to my eyes, I haven't heard this in years. such memories it brought back, of innocence, of coming of age. With age, comes the true meaning of the love that was professed in this song :)

  • @tjvanpopta
    @tjvanpopta Před 3 lety +17

    Timeless and sublime masterpiece. The reality is todays music doesn,t have anything memorable. Sometimes i feel bad for young people today as i don,t think todays music will stand the test of time.

  • @superhet7281
    @superhet7281 Před 3 lety +27

    This song broke an amazing run of seven consecutive Billboard Top Ten hits for The Spoonful. “Darling” only made it to #15. An often overlooked classic today.
    Great songwriting, soulful singing and great orchestration.

  • @brenda-randyparks5373
    @brenda-randyparks5373 Před 2 lety +1

    What a performance for this story John is singing.

  • @jewellrogers8254
    @jewellrogers8254 Před 3 lety +2

    No matter how many times listen.Yankee Station USN .
    It takes you back.So many miss ♥️ ones .How many don't make home.Sad for them.Find someone else.
    War has its casualties.🇺🇸

  • @jlovebirch
    @jlovebirch Před 3 lety +16

    A mini-masterpiece for sure. I always group this with songs with a similar wistful spirit like Pretty Ballerina, Never My Love, and Summer Breeze.

    • @karinkesel5577
      @karinkesel5577 Před 3 lety

      3 of my other favorites!

    • @heronpage3883
      @heronpage3883 Před 2 lety

      Pretty Ballerina is gorgeous, still play it on my iPod all the time.

  • @delsongalasinao706
    @delsongalasinao706 Před 3 lety +12

    Let's turn back the time when music is groovy and it's weirdly cool.

  • @wiseking6023
    @wiseking6023 Před 3 lety +5

    John Sebastian was a GREAT songwriter

  • @keithm.7335
    @keithm.7335 Před 4 lety +10

    A beautiful song and probably the only song that uses dawdled and toddled in any song in recorded history. The song, as a whole, expresses my feelings exactly.

  • @patricecatanio901
    @patricecatanio901 Před 2 lety +6

    My fave 60's band! I saw John Sebastian here in SF at the Venetian Room at the Fairmont Hotel. He had the Dick Bright orchestra behind him and they did the most incredible full orchestra version of this. It was heart stopping.

  • @coltoncooper170
    @coltoncooper170 Před 10 měsíci +1

    These guys were frickin' brilliant. John Sebastian made so many pop masterpieces.

  • @trotptkabasnbi6655
    @trotptkabasnbi6655 Před 5 lety +85

    Wonderful instrumental for its time... truly great melody .........It’s ok to shoot for the moon.......A truly great band

    • @colleenwalsh8698
      @colleenwalsh8698 Před 5 lety +3

      TROTPTKA BASNBI...instrumental? Maybe you are thinking of the word ballad? Because an instrumental has just that...instruments, no words. Just an FYI for you.

    • @davidmenzd5544
      @davidmenzd5544 Před 2 lety

      My feelings exactly

  • @mikeswick6465
    @mikeswick6465 Před 2 lety +6

    I want to go back to the 60's a relive the great sounds that came out of the decade including this one, a favorite.

  • @ronhaugen1161
    @ronhaugen1161 Před 4 lety +33

    This song is so fantastic! First the strings are brought in, and then the brass section is added.
    I've listened to this 4 times in a row and never tire of the song.

  • @shirleygriffin459
    @shirleygriffin459 Před 3 lety +5

    Wow this song made me think of my first love,who sadly is no longer with us .hope to have the relief to talk to again som someday,great song

  • @nealingtypeshi
    @nealingtypeshi Před 4 lety +44

    God, this song is so beautiful. Very intimate and masterfully put together. The smooth instrumentals contrast the former half of the song which only further amplifies the mood established.

  • @billi4519
    @billi4519 Před 2 lety +8

    Can listen to this song forever. Top of my favorite list of all time.

  • @kindly0894
    @kindly0894 Před 4 lety +7

    It's beautiful ❤️ spread the word with a hug of course

  • @samdill36
    @samdill36 Před 2 lety +2

    if you play guitar and sing, learn this song, very cool and subtle arrangement

  • @carolcoffey7449
    @carolcoffey7449 Před rokem +3

    Love these soulful lyrics I miss my Ralphie...

  • @ijsbrandvreugdenhil4652
    @ijsbrandvreugdenhil4652 Před 2 lety +13

    This song is a treasure

  • @davidmenzd5544
    @davidmenzd5544 Před 4 lety +9

    best loving spoonful song ,never get tired of it....reminds me of such great times when I first met my wife

    • @robertmccann8079
      @robertmccann8079 Před 4 lety

      Tell her about your memories and of those great times. The time goes too fast and is fleeting. I lost my wife of 52 years and I wish I had told her more often of my Love and memories before her death. Our life together was wonderful and filled with joy but I would give anything for 1 more day with her.

  • @johnniejohnson7916
    @johnniejohnson7916 Před 3 lety +18

    I'm hearing this song for the very first time and it is marvelous.

  • @keithsteffen5770
    @keithsteffen5770 Před 3 lety +14

    Amazing how beautiful this song is still...

  • @robyncoy7973
    @robyncoy7973 Před 3 lety +10

    Really can’t remember a song i thought was more beautiful at 13 years old and at the age i am now it could still be true 😀

  • @ron4501
    @ron4501 Před 3 lety +4

    Funny how one song heard while watching a TV series can all of a sudden take me decades back to the days when I was a young man falling in love for the first time. Sadly, he never did come home.

  • @matthewdagostino280
    @matthewdagostino280 Před 4 lety +10

    This is a beautiful...beautiful love song. It grows on you the more you hear it. Saw them at CCHS in Lawrence MA in 1967...AWESOME !!!!!!!!!

  • @lorildiamond4987
    @lorildiamond4987 Před rokem +6

    Amazing classic, never gets old