Music Monday bonus post
I was sad to learn of the death of Mark Volman on Friday. Volman and his friend Howard Kaylan were the founding members of The Turtles, and later appeared as Flo and Eddie, The first time I saw them perform was in the 90’s, at a free lunchtime concert sponsored by oldies station CBS-FM, in the plaza of the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center.
For many years Volman and Kaylan headlined the “Happy Together Tour”, an annual tour consisting of various bands and artists popular in the 60’s. Drew and I saw the tour many times, starting in 2010.
Some photos.
Some of their best.
It Ain’t Me Babe
She’d Rather Be With Me
They recorded Eve of Destruction before Barry McGuire …
Elenore
And who could forget Happy Together?
And here’s how each Happy Together tour ends …
The Turtles is an oldie band we all know but I didn't know the band members by name. It's always sad to loose a special entertainer. This year, we've seen a lot of them leave us. At least we have their songs to enjoy for many years and new generations have the opportunity to discover the classic sounds they brought to our world. "Happy Together" and "Eve of Destructions" are the only two in this tribute that I recognize. Thanks for sharing with us on the dance floor and have a boogietastic week, Robin! xo
ReplyDeleteI had heard of The Turtles, but like CAAC didn't know the individual names. They skipped my radar so much I didn't even know they were the ones who did the Happy Together song! I didn't even know they were a US band, I'd have guessed the UK.
ReplyDeleteVolman was from California, Howard Kaylan is from the Bronx.
DeleteI still think they are young and fighting the government and big business. Their songs were so good. The musicians seem to be dying at an alarming rate. I loved this music.
ReplyDeleteNice tribute...
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