I'm 25 n I don't listen 2 music of today.. actually it isn't music... I was bustin this song out at work n me n my coworker who's 22 was groovin in da aisle. Lol. Who says youngsters dnt listen 2 da real stuff!
10th grade just before school got out . . . "HOt Times" to look forward to . . . a great here-comes-the summer song. . .. fucker was always wasted and LATE to his concerts, but when they finally played . . . .OUTASITE!!
1969, just a whole lotta fun; wonderful girls; great music; a surrealistic moon landing, Woodstock; and a large amount of "experimenting" :) What else could a teenage guy want? I dream of those days, they'll never be approached again without a time machine.
Another beautiful remnant from my wonderful youth. I can still see my big sister put this on her stereo (she had some of the best components ever!). This was such a cool song. Where is the Sly that we all knew and loved so much? He was a trail-blazer! Thank heavens we still have the music!
Love the memories this song has, remember dancing at the Electric Circus in NYC when we were 16!!!! Amazing times,GREAT music, wish it was back in the day again!!!
Oh wow, a discovery. The song sounds like a later song by Genesis-Misunderstanding. Not the whole thing just the chord progression. I miss this music. I don't like todays music-screaming in a microphone or rappin about killing. Todays music, the popular stuff, is very dark natured.
As I remember it (I was 11 when this song peaked) it was late September - early October. To me this song was a fond rememberance of a summer past. I stiil play it in the fall to remember my summers as a kid...
@andyman58 Bingo..........you are correct it was back to school and the end of the summers from the 60's..........never to be the same again........I miss them and my youth I was 15 at the time.......
I remember running through the fields catching butterflies that summer. Would come home and put on my 6 transistor radio and this great song would be playing. When I hear this song those wonderful days of growing up warm my soul.
not everybody in the world can be a singer, song writer, and Multi-Instrumentalist type of musician. those accolades are beyond the comprehension of the majority and set the standard !!! All in the name of harmony and love !!!
I am not tying to be facetious to SIR Sylvester Stewart, but I would happily dwell in his most humble of a domicile to be in the mere presence of the Sultan Of Soul himself!!!!
I was five when this song came out and I still remember dancing with my dad to it whenever it came on the radio. Why, oh why don't they make music like this any more?
brings me back to highschool... my english teacher was so cool she would play this shit at the begining of class while everyone was gettin in and settlin down with there books n' shit... shed blast this song to the point where youd hear it walking down the hallway and know that was good ol' mrs. Jeffrey
I don't think too many people here in Texas are singing this song.....Highs around 103-108 and setting records, lows in the low to mid 80's and setting records. Summer of 2011 is on par with the summer of 1980 as the worst summer in Texas. But still a fun song though.
A song that brings you the images of a time when there was a certain awareness what it really happened and your voice was irreverent slowly or strongly. Times with a high sense of art in various dimensions, music was one of them. Now time belong to the arrogant mediocre self fish who really believed that they are the supermen to save this wonderful country called USA.
Nothing major but YouTube needs to remove the dislike option from obvious song choices as to avoid the occasional person accidentally (that's the only reason I could imagine) thumbing something as beautiful as this down?!
@Annamandabella great idea, totally agree, i mean jeez, it has to be by accident, how could someone not LOVE this? :) some songs shouldn't even have a dislike button. disliking this song is not an option!!!!
This is one of the GREAT classics that represents so uniquely well to us all. Its rock its R&B groovy crusin reality and life. Eat well people and stay healthy. Sex and Love. lol.. All good.
Such a cool song to listen to when you are in such extreme heat. 1:07 My brother use to try and mimic his voice. I love you brother but I never had the heart to tell you that your voice just never got that deep LOL :-D.
@MalibuSunandSurf U must not come from the generation that the song came from...those of us that do, this song brings us right back to the summer of our youth and it is sweet just the way it is...that's ok that u don't care for the Mamas and the Papas parts....I get it!!
This song is proof of Sly's musical genius. Over the years there have been many songs that attempted to catch the essence and innocence of summer, but this is one of the best!!
Happy Summer and also Independence Day Weekend (July 4th...no work Monday! =D) everyone....its hot as fuck today and as much as songs like this one make me move its worth it, 'cause these "Summer Songs" like this one make me feel sooo good.
was a manger of a woolworth in upstate new york in 70s and I use to play this song when a bunch of the local boys would come in and they would really get in to it and start dancing .Kids today could not touch these kids when it came to dancing.Maybe one of those kids might read this and bring back old memories of there youth
@LiverPuncher I thought the exact same thing...It could be on the radio right now and be a hit!! This song is my starting "summer" song...once I hear this it's official!!
This reminds me of a summer as a late teenager on Marthas Vineyard in 71 and I was living the life and the song was so true-I fell in love with a beautiful blonde from Vassar and she was back to school in the first of the fall.
OMG one of the best songs that year. It still sounds so great; Ii am thrilled to be hearing this one again. I had forgotten about this. Ah, sweet youth, we all have it and we all lose it. Thank you for this post.
Great song! And, great band is right, Paggyann. I totally agree, they just don't make music like this anymore. This was back before they "compartmentalized" radio. You could hear rock, soul, country, all on the same hit music station. Feel Good stuff for sure. We need more of this. Thanks Otaku3!
It's virtually impossible to be in a bad mood when listening to this song. I bet even if you got shot listening to this song, you wouldn't even be upset.
Definitely a favourite. I was 5 years old when this song was released and to this day I never let the summer go by without listening to it a million times! Great memories of backyard pool parties, playing clackers (remember those!)...and strolling along the Harbourfront with our portable radio.
This is one of my favorites. Thanks for posting it because it takes me back to the hot summers of Jersey when it was great to have a block party with no drama.
There's some great summer songs and everyone has their personal favorite; a couple of examples, All Day Music by WAR, Summer in the City by the Spoonful, but for my money it's Sly and his family Stone and this gem.
Song makes me feel so good. Reminds me of my childhood days. Amidst all the racism, segregation, WAR, HATE, ANGST, music always pulls me thru. And Im crying typing this. Them days are gone.....and I doubt I will ever EVER feel that good again.......There in the country sun.....and evrathang is COOOL!!!!!
I was just a poor white kid from the suburbs of San Francisco when I first heard this on AM radio in my Mom's battered 73 Beetle, and I instantly fell in love, was moved, the way few songs then or since then moved me. It sounds as great today as it did then, but my ability to really feel music has declined, sadly.
The summer of 69, my friend and I went to Grant Park in Chicago for a free concert staring Sly and the Family Stone. While waiting for the concert everyone was sharing their weed and wine. First time I smoked weed. Sly never showed and caused a riot windows were broken along Michigan Avenue. Many arrest where made and I do believe that was the end of the free summer concert series.
@gm56100 That's really depressing.. I like this tune, but that is a bit over the top. Sorry if i'm causing offence, but that would give me a headache.
I'm 25 n I don't listen 2 music of today.. actually it isn't music... I was bustin this song out at work n me n my coworker who's 22 was groovin in da aisle. Lol. Who says youngsters dnt listen 2 da real stuff!
thadizzle10 1 day ago
love love this song thanks for posting
robinpaula45 3 days ago
You're welcome, robinpaula45-san!!
Otaku3 (^o^)/
60otaku3 2 days ago
photinia99,
I deleted your comment and also blocked your account.
If you think so, please do not post the comment here.
It is criticism to all my videos.
60otaku3
60otaku3 6 days ago
Such a perfect song.....what more can we ask from a man but to give us such joy as this song.
THANK YOU SLY!!!!
streetparade 1 week ago
10th grade just before school got out . . . "HOt Times" to look forward to . . . a great here-comes-the summer song. . .. fucker was always wasted and LATE to his concerts, but when they finally played . . . .OUTASITE!!
SouthcoastContractor 2 weeks ago
I was six years old when this came out and i remember it being played by my Mom . RIP MOM .Thanks for posting this. Sly was and still is the man
MrDave4125 2 weeks ago 2
You're welcome, MrDave4125-san!!
Otaku3 (*^_^)/
60otaku3 2 weeks ago
This song......brings back memories. Good ones to.
symbol4us 3 weeks ago
Phil Collins obviously stored this one away in the subconscious (Misunderstanding on the Genesis album Duke)
millsy2010 4 weeks ago 2
@millsy2010 Yeah, it kind of does sound like that.
1EvilScooterKitty 2 weeks ago in playlist Favorite videos
@millsy2010 Definitely !
dummytree 1 week ago
It just isn't officially summer till I hear this song!!
terranicole1971 1 month ago 2
I don't think this song will ever get old.
MrDukemeister 1 month ago 3
i hate how this song is so short...it needs to be at least 2 minutes longer
KIDAmnesiacBends 1 month ago 2
1969, just a whole lotta fun; wonderful girls; great music; a surrealistic moon landing, Woodstock; and a large amount of "experimenting" :) What else could a teenage guy want? I dream of those days, they'll never be approached again without a time machine.
rcamp72 1 month ago 5
@rcamp72 You're lucky...I got the gang-bang age, late 80's early 90's. The hippy age sounds much better.
tstruss912 1 month ago 2
The song has a nice swing to it. Love it.
themoshmenace 1 month ago
" I cloud nine when i want to............."
pdddddp1 2 months ago
@pdddddp1 LOL! I never knew that's what he was sangin! Thanks for setting me straight :)
chris23316 2 months ago
I still have this album cover. That's how old I am. OMG they don't make it like this anymore. Kids no nothing about this.
Sirkinney 2 months ago
smokin a joint in a field of daisies......barefoot.......sly will take u there
Hustleman1526 2 months ago 2
Another beautiful remnant from my wonderful youth. I can still see my big sister put this on her stereo (she had some of the best components ever!). This was such a cool song. Where is the Sly that we all knew and loved so much? He was a trail-blazer! Thank heavens we still have the music!
boomerang905 2 months ago in playlist More videos from 60otaku3 2
as much as I like this, the OP's name makes me want to kill myself.
GuitarExplicit 2 months ago
The OP's name?
What do you mean??
...Otaku3
60otaku3 2 months ago
Sly was Lightning in a bottle!!
TheBiggspoon 2 months ago
every thang is cool
RoseIsRee 2 months ago
Man, I love Larry Graham's voice!
777butch777 2 months ago
it's funny people on here are saying THIS song sounds like some song that came along LATER.....(chuckle)...you got it backwards Holmes....check that.
btinsley1 3 months ago
Love the memories this song has, remember dancing at the Electric Circus in NYC when we were 16!!!! Amazing times,GREAT music, wish it was back in the day again!!!
joannf54 3 months ago
This was the BEST song Sly and the group ever recorded!!! Too bad it fades a bit early at the end, though. Thanks for posting!
unclebone100 3 months ago 3
You're welcome, unclebone100-san!!
Otaku3 (*^_^)/
60otaku3 3 months ago
Pretty common drum riff. I think toto dude copped it from "Hypnotized". But hey, that's just me.
billybob4684 3 months ago
Oh wow, a discovery. The song sounds like a later song by Genesis-Misunderstanding. Not the whole thing just the chord progression. I miss this music. I don't like todays music-screaming in a microphone or rappin about killing. Todays music, the popular stuff, is very dark natured.
MightyZarkon 3 months ago 2
This is the song which bore "Hold The Line." At least elements of it, anyway...
LGTheOneFreeMan 3 months ago
@LGTheOneFreeMan
I was just listening to "Hold The Line" and read whereToto's drummer said this is where he got the inspiration for the intro riff...
tubeyounity 3 months ago
@tubeyounity Wow. I never would have put the two together. But now that you mention it.....
brianab31 3 months ago
@tubeyounity I totally feel it!
IIEvoGamingII 3 months ago
As I remember it (I was 11 when this song peaked) it was late September - early October. To me this song was a fond rememberance of a summer past. I stiil play it in the fall to remember my summers as a kid...
andyman58 3 months ago
@andyman58 Bingo..........you are correct it was back to school and the end of the summers from the 60's..........never to be the same again........I miss them and my youth I was 15 at the time.......
jacopman 1 day ago
Reminds me of my baby!
Darkwolfhowlslak 3 months ago
it's so sad that Sly Stone is broke and homeless now. I guess you can't keep riches forever!!
sassi90071 3 months ago
I had a good summer day, when this song would play ha ha
dlucy54 3 months ago
I had a good summer day, when this song would play ha ha
dlucy54 3 months ago
yes...wow.....keep comin back after years and years....need it bad
shakychevy 3 months ago
I remember running through the fields catching butterflies that summer. Would come home and put on my 6 transistor radio and this great song would be playing. When I hear this song those wonderful days of growing up warm my soul.
morrellpark100 3 months ago
not everybody in the world can be a singer, song writer, and Multi-Instrumentalist type of musician. those accolades are beyond the comprehension of the majority and set the standard !!! All in the name of harmony and love !!!
ronraiders4ever 3 months ago
my man sly,,,how did u become homeless? too much talent my man
ronraiders4ever 3 months ago 3
A true timeless perfect song! Thank you Otaku for posting this.
mountainbliss4u 4 months ago 4
You're welcome, mountainbliss4u-san!!
Otaku3 (*^_^)b
60otaku3 4 months ago
@mountainbliss4u Thank You
hlnpowell 3 months ago
I am not tying to be facetious to SIR Sylvester Stewart, but I would happily dwell in his most humble of a domicile to be in the mere presence of the Sultan Of Soul himself!!!!
Annamandabella 4 months ago
tawheedization,
Because your comment had nothing to do with this song, I deleted it.
60otaku3
60otaku3 4 months ago
this is funk
jimmymcmenamin 4 months ago 2
This song makes my soul happy!!! Thanks for the post!!!
Sangria3 4 months ago 12
You're welcome, Sangria3-san!!
Otaku3 (*^o^)/
60otaku3 4 months ago
The summer season is great fodder for songs.
ALANRLEAKE 4 months ago
wow. oh yeah, the great memories are so vivid hearing this once again. thanks .i'm already bummin' about the fall and next 10 months.
wwonka52 4 months ago 4
You're welcome, wwonka52-san!!
Otaku3 (*^_^)v
60otaku3 4 months ago
OMG!!! This is the jam..sit back and close my eyes and imagine the amazing fun I had during that time...wow this is awesome..
purple78203 4 months ago 2
I was five when this song came out and I still remember dancing with my dad to it whenever it came on the radio. Why, oh why don't they make music like this any more?
sireneyz64 4 months ago
I don't mind Fall- but the end of Summer makes me so sad.
breakfastclub75 4 months ago
i wish i could have been around during this :(
J45USER 4 months ago
saw them live two nights ago, they were amazing! one of the best live bands i've seen
mophead2000 4 months ago
brings me back to highschool... my english teacher was so cool she would play this shit at the begining of class while everyone was gettin in and settlin down with there books n' shit... shed blast this song to the point where youd hear it walking down the hallway and know that was good ol' mrs. Jeffrey
ThecAkEIsAliE41 4 months ago
I miss this kind of music. I sure to remember these guys, though. And righ tnow it's still summer and it's 81 deg outside (27Cel) Good for Sept 5
skaha77 4 months ago
im gonna play this every summer now ;)
PurpleCorcra 4 months ago
im 12 and i found these guys cos they were at electric picnic in ireland..im soo glad i did!! :D
PurpleCorcra 4 months ago
best summer song ever! Word is bond!
jeanrollan 4 months ago 2
does it get any better than this? hot fun in the summertime, it is never officially summer untill i hear this song.
terranicole1971 4 months ago 2
awesome..thx a million 4 this upload!! oooh yeah♪..hot fun in the summertime♫
mzzchezchez 4 months ago 3
You're welcome, mzzchezchez-san!!
Otaku3 (^o^)/
60otaku3 4 months ago
this music is good for your soul
modrigMade15 5 months ago 2
best summer song ever
birdinator2 5 months ago in playlist 3 13
@birdinator2 goes without saying
jeanrollan 4 months ago
I don't think too many people here in Texas are singing this song.....Highs around 103-108 and setting records, lows in the low to mid 80's and setting records. Summer of 2011 is on par with the summer of 1980 as the worst summer in Texas. But still a fun song though.
ryhoyarbie 5 months ago
A song that brings you the images of a time when there was a certain awareness what it really happened and your voice was irreverent slowly or strongly. Times with a high sense of art in various dimensions, music was one of them. Now time belong to the arrogant mediocre self fish who really believed that they are the supermen to save this wonderful country called USA.
juanunderground 5 months ago
High; Hiiiiiiiiiigh,,Hiiiiiiiiiigh,,,Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiigh there !!!!!!!!! YES!
ronraiders4ever 5 months ago
GREAT!!!
sweetnpeachy1 5 months ago
Good Stuff!
da4kool2aid0killa 5 months ago
Nothing major but YouTube needs to remove the dislike option from obvious song choices as to avoid the occasional person accidentally (that's the only reason I could imagine) thumbing something as beautiful as this down?!
Annamandabella 5 months ago
@Annamandabella great idea, totally agree, i mean jeez, it has to be by accident, how could someone not LOVE this? :) some songs shouldn't even have a dislike button. disliking this song is not an option!!!!
terranicole1971 4 months ago 3
Serious old skool memories while living in Elmira New York....
saleenxxx 5 months ago
@saleenxxx
Agreed, very cool - I grew up just outside Hamburg, in Eden 50's and 60's.
mrw1956 5 months ago
YES!!!! I love this song..takes me back !!! Thanks for posting it:-)
guavaduff310 5 months ago 4
You're welcome, guavaduff310-san!!
Otaku3 (*^_^)b
60otaku3 5 months ago
What a tune.....saw Eels do this in Brighton & they pulled it off too :)
holcroft1969 5 months ago 3
@holcroft1969 Indeed :)
desperatemanblues 5 months ago
Ahhhhhhhhhhh . . . what good memories!!!
PetiteDauphine1 6 months ago
so nice.......so smooooovvvve..........
pdddddp1 6 months ago
Love this great track
jh8856 6 months ago
...such a great song....STILL....Sly and the family grooved....man...!!!
mrmantra69 6 months ago
This is one of the GREAT classics that represents so uniquely well to us all. Its rock its R&B groovy crusin reality and life. Eat well people and stay healthy. Sex and Love. lol.. All good.
BlackCasio 6 months ago
This song always reminds me of a girl I met at church camp in the summer of '69. I wonder where Mary is now?
21wdwrkr 6 months ago
What a Great Timeless Classic! Really takes Me Back :-)
retronut55 6 months ago
Such a cool song to listen to when you are in such extreme heat. 1:07 My brother use to try and mimic his voice. I love you brother but I never had the heart to tell you that your voice just never got that deep LOL :-D.
msdogooder 6 months ago 2
Oh, man. This is when public free radio was so F'n good!
supermandisco 6 months ago 3
Gr8 soung. Gr8 memories of that era. Thanx for posting this clip.
vicmicver818 6 months ago 4
You're welcome, vicmicver818-san!!
Otaku3 (*^_^)/
60otaku3 6 months ago
this song brings back the best memories of when time was alotcooler and fun was for real
xthekingsays 6 months ago
summer of love, woodstock, and sly!!! oh yeah, i remember
bvptlp 6 months ago 2
yeah baby :) hot fun in the summertime :)
JOLENE2008 6 months ago
How can there be a summer w/out this great song?
calman1951 6 months ago 3
I should NOT have listened to this song, because now I have an overwhelming desire to go to the beach IMMEDIATELY..............
ims1965 6 months ago
@MalibuSunandSurf U must not come from the generation that the song came from...those of us that do, this song brings us right back to the summer of our youth and it is sweet just the way it is...that's ok that u don't care for the Mamas and the Papas parts....I get it!!
JOYCEKATHERINE 6 months ago
This song is proof of Sly's musical genius. Over the years there have been many songs that attempted to catch the essence and innocence of summer, but this is one of the best!!
Dayga 6 months ago 3
Modern songs like Katy Perry and Jennifer Lopez songs can't be compared to this masterpiece.
adsbegone 6 months ago 2
Happy Summer and also Independence Day Weekend (July 4th...no work Monday! =D) everyone....its hot as fuck today and as much as songs like this one make me move its worth it, 'cause these "Summer Songs" like this one make me feel sooo good.
wakkawakka420 6 months ago
HOT FUN IN THE SUMMERTIME HELL YEA!!
n64wilbert 7 months ago
Yo have good taste in music
pinkydogbear 7 months ago 10
Thank you pinkydogbear-san!!
Otaku3 d(^_^)b
60otaku3 6 months ago
kick ass bass line
jcomshaw 7 months ago
was a manger of a woolworth in upstate new york in 70s and I use to play this song when a bunch of the local boys would come in and they would really get in to it and start dancing .Kids today could not touch these kids when it came to dancing.Maybe one of those kids might read this and bring back old memories of there youth
multi787311 7 months ago
One of the best songs produced. Its always been a favorite of mine. Love listening to it with the car windows rolled down! Summer I love you!
secondchapter 7 months ago
@secondchapter
HEY I do the same thing.
chericenteio 7 months ago
This a bonafide classic:D
IngridBergmanRocked 7 months ago
i used to listen to this before pitching baseball games in high school...didn't win em all but had hot fun on the mound in the summertime
MrJailbird32 7 months ago 2
OMG. I've not heard this tune in more than 30 years. It sounds even better than I remember it. Thanks for sharing it! 8-)
LiverPuncher 7 months ago 21
You're welcome, LiverPuncher-san!!
Otaku3 (*^_^)/
60otaku3 7 months ago
@LiverPuncher I thought the exact same thing...It could be on the radio right now and be a hit!! This song is my starting "summer" song...once I hear this it's official!!
JOYCEKATHERINE 6 months ago
Classic
jacko16592 7 months ago
Every year at the summer solstice, I crack open a cold beer & toast the arrival of summer with this song!
CJfromPhilly 7 months ago
Please do not post the suggestive comment here.
It means that you do not like this song.
...Otaku3
60otaku3 7 months ago 3
ONE OF THE CRAZIEST KOOL GROUPS 2 EVRY DO THEY THANG EVEN 2DAY THEY DEFINE KOOL N HIP...4 REAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!
lennymac100 7 months ago
@MalibuSunandSurf huh?
hankaaron1961 7 months ago
This reminds me of a summer as a late teenager on Marthas Vineyard in 71 and I was living the life and the song was so true-I fell in love with a beautiful blonde from Vassar and she was back to school in the first of the fall.
MegaDanbo123 7 months ago
LOVE LOVE LOVE This SONG!!!
Tarotscopebytina 7 months ago
Still listening to this song after 42 years of summer.
thomasbt08 7 months ago 4
Love to mix this and Misunderstanding by Genesis. Great music!!
xampldt 7 months ago
♫ HI - HI - HI - HI THERE ♫ ♥ =) Can't wait to have some hot fun this summer ♥
MJRookieRook 7 months ago 3
OMG one of the best songs that year. It still sounds so great; Ii am thrilled to be hearing this one again. I had forgotten about this. Ah, sweet youth, we all have it and we all lose it. Thank you for this post.
0917gva 7 months ago 4
You're welcome, 0917gva-san!!
Otaku3 d(^_^)b
60otaku3 7 months ago
Yes, hot fun in the summer time, one of my favorites by them!!!!
ckaprolet 7 months ago
sooooo glad to hav come up on this sht!!!!!!!!!!!!
Xenobia10 7 months ago
Great song! And, great band is right, Paggyann. I totally agree, they just don't make music like this anymore. This was back before they "compartmentalized" radio. You could hear rock, soul, country, all on the same hit music station. Feel Good stuff for sure. We need more of this. Thanks Otaku3!
sunnycat46 7 months ago
You're welcome, sunnycat46-san!!
Otaku3 (*^_^)/
60otaku3 7 months ago
Great band. Will never hear music like this again.
paggyann1932 7 months ago
@paggyann1932 unless someone gets their head straight and plays it!!!!
J45USER 7 months ago
It's virtually impossible to be in a bad mood when listening to this song. I bet even if you got shot listening to this song, you wouldn't even be upset.
humannaturedj 7 months ago
WooHOO!!!!!!!! Summer just started. This is going on repeat!
CleanMane 8 months ago 2
FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!
redredroselass 8 months ago
This song IS summer!
tc4166 8 months ago
brings back those good memories of better times!
jitterbug121 8 months ago
This one never grows old... still sounds great!! :)
windsong1954 8 months ago
"I cloud 9 when I want to"
Hey all you "cats and chicks"...here's to your "cloud 9"
Summer is a month away and for all north of the equator, have a safe, "hot fun" summertime!
Bellavirgo50 8 months ago
Thank you 60オタク3-さん
Definitely a favourite. I was 5 years old when this song was released and to this day I never let the summer go by without listening to it a million times! Great memories of backyard pool parties, playing clackers (remember those!)...and strolling along the Harbourfront with our portable radio.
Bellavirgo50 8 months ago 5
Thank you for the comment, Bellavirgo50-san!!
Otaku3 (^o^)/
60otaku3 8 months ago
my favorite sly and family song. wonderful memories. thanks!
70bluestar 8 months ago 2
You're welcome, 70bluestar-san!!
Otaku3 (*^_^)b
60otaku3 8 months ago
this is when music was music and you enjoyed life to the fullest, I wish we could bring those days back.....I LOVE THIS SONG !!!!!!!!!!!
dmissbee 8 months ago 2
Simply Awesome!
ljaz0218 8 months ago
Thanks for the sweet memories. Sweet, sweet summertime memories.
LuckeySurrender 8 months ago
You're welcome, LuckeySurrender-san!!
Otaku3 (^o^)/
60otaku3 8 months ago
"County fair in the country sun...and everything is cool."
lynfendleyfoster 8 months ago
This is one of my favorites. Thanks for posting it because it takes me back to the hot summers of Jersey when it was great to have a block party with no drama.
dreid1500 8 months ago 2
You're welcome, dreid1500-san!!
Otaku3 (*^_^)b
60otaku3 8 months ago
It is that time of year.........
RamonaFromPomona 8 months ago
AWESOME '''' TOOOOOO BAD THEY DON'T MAKE MUCI LIKE THIS ANYMORE
beautyescalated 8 months ago
This song fades way too early!! If only they kept it going for another 45 seconds!
MotownConnoisseur30 8 months ago 3
@MotownConnoisseur30 - Or 45 minutes, right? Love it!
lynfendleyfoster 8 months ago
There's some great summer songs and everyone has their personal favorite; a couple of examples, All Day Music by WAR, Summer in the City by the Spoonful, but for my money it's Sly and his family Stone and this gem.
skypilot722 8 months ago
My annual anthem to get me hype for the summer!
Pinktastic1 9 months ago
60otaku3:I should never be surprised in your excellent music taste!
hremdldw 9 months ago
Thank you, hremdldw-san!!
Otaku3 (^o^)/
60otaku3 9 months ago
~~~AWESOME~~~
Corrigan61 9 months ago
It makes me miss summer 1973-1989. Good memories.
missmicheleo 9 months ago
@kyrgyzstanification
I grew up in San Francisco and I did the same thing listen to the am/fm radio.
We all grew up at a dynamic time for music etc. Love this group for the harmony in more ways than one.
brwneyesaz 9 months ago 2
I get happy feelings listening to this.
TheBobbiemac 9 months ago 2
Song makes me feel so good. Reminds me of my childhood days. Amidst all the racism, segregation, WAR, HATE, ANGST, music always pulls me thru. And Im crying typing this. Them days are gone.....and I doubt I will ever EVER feel that good again.......There in the country sun.....and evrathang is COOOL!!!!!
check6ii 9 months ago 3
I can still smell the warm sea breeze at the beach everything I hear this song. =D
dmachine01 9 months ago
I was just a poor white kid from the suburbs of San Francisco when I first heard this on AM radio in my Mom's battered 73 Beetle, and I instantly fell in love, was moved, the way few songs then or since then moved me. It sounds as great today as it did then, but my ability to really feel music has declined, sadly.
kyrgyzstanification 9 months ago 3
The summer of 69, my friend and I went to Grant Park in Chicago for a free concert staring Sly and the Family Stone. While waiting for the concert everyone was sharing their weed and wine. First time I smoked weed. Sly never showed and caused a riot windows were broken along Michigan Avenue. Many arrest where made and I do believe that was the end of the free summer concert series.
Wild memories!
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1153tag 9 months ago
this song is orange soda pop,hotdogs and walking on the beach on a saturday afternoon. Thankyou for posting it!
gm56100 9 months ago 35
You're welcome, gm56100-san!!
Otaku3 (*^o^)/
60otaku3 9 months ago
@gm56100 That's really depressing.. I like this tune, but that is a bit over the top. Sorry if i'm causing offence, but that would give me a headache.
SoWhat6161 7 months ago
@gm56100 ...and bar-b-cue, and potato salad, and chasing girls, and fireflies, and good books, and a feeling of infinite possibilities.
Artaud1957 7 months ago
@gm56100
Sounds like fun :)
holcroft1969 5 months ago
Man. why did soul music go away? I grew up with this stuff. hail Sly!
MandyVin17 9 months ago 2
@MandyVin17 agree! Oh those days! Miss them badly.
missmicheleo 9 months ago