God i wish i couldve grown up in this era with such experimentation, and were bands required actual skill. Love the song. i was just born about 32 years late...
This version has much more (and better) energy than the CWB version! Chocolate Watchband has elaborate paisley production, but the WTP original is more of a psychedelic rave. Much stronger. Also love the version with Delphine's vocals.
Thanks a million, doglips1958! And, thanks to all of you who commented. It was a very tense song to play live, but I feel the recording turned out very well for 1966 technology.... I truly appreciate your kindness... Wayne Proctor (WTP)
@wethepeople1966 A somewhat curious discussion, generally you like the version best, you got to know first. As I started out my expedition into 60´s music on Youtube one of the most important finds was "in the past" as done by CWB, but it was definitely the SONG, that knocked me out. It has got something essential to tell about that era, it has become my 60´s theme-song, so I´m pleased that I get the chance to tell you! The song is great, but the Bouzuki-like guitarpart blows it over the Top.
I've been looking for a medley of the 60s, with images from that time (not ALL Vietnam either) of the people from anywhere and everywhere, with the sounds of those times. Your video is great, not QUITE what I'm looking for but loved it just the same and have forwarded it on ... to my facebook account. People read it! :-)
First heard this "WTP"song on one of my "family vacations" to Fla when I was a 10 year old kid. A few years later the "CWB cover' was getting juke play along with a lot of ever popular bubble gum crap in Hayward Wis.('nuther family vacation)I insisted to my older cousins that I had heard a better version earlier in Fla., but WTF did this 12 year old know who was listening to whacked bands like King Crimson & Genesis. I dug up a 45 and was later vindicated... then came Camel & Gentle Giant etc.
@blacflag I'll side with you on this one, however, if I could, I would have either had one person sing this or grafted the CWB vocals on this version. I think that the CWB is too "produced", although it is still quite good.
Have you heard the "ye-ye" version of this song? It's We the People's with a woman named Delphine singing. It's called, "La fermeture éclair" ("The Zipper"?)
I have to disagree too.This is the original and best version. They have a great 2cd comp available called Mirror Of our Minds with hardly a dud track on it.
@mobyboy I have to disagree too.This is the original and best version. They have a great 2cd comp available called Mirror Of our Minds with hardly a dud track on it.
This band made their own instrument, the Octachord. HOLY SH*T ! How cool is that ?!! And I thought that was just some lysergicized surf guitar being played in this song. This song fucking rules
love the "surf guitar goes lysergic" aspect in this We The People song and I didn't know it even existed until a couple of weeks ago; always thought it was a CWB tune.Chocolate Watchband's cover is good, but doesn't hold a candle to this puppy IMO. Additionally, this band ROCKS, (they had a handful of singles but never a full record). Their other songs KILL as well, especially "you burn me up and down" which gives this tune a real run for its money. If you're not in stunned after that 1, ur numb
I want some more info on this band. What years were they around? What is their best album? And did they cover The Chocolate Watchband? Or was it the opposite? Great song..
chocolate watchband version is a cover, this is their song.
They didn't release an album, just 45s but their work is collected on many releases the most definitive is called Mirror of Our Minds released by Sundazed.
That's a good question, but I have no idea where they got the tracks. Access to the original tapes could remove the voice tracks, & record their voices over ours. But, because of the cost involved, it's hard to fight. If WTP's songs ever make it into a funky hit movie, then it might be worth it to fight. But, I just have to be proud that someone cares enough to record our music.Thank you again, for expressing your love for it, too. It is truly appreciated... Wayne
thanks Wayne, really great to have some of the mystery solved on this song. I hope sundazed gets some royalties to you, I know a band member from New Colony Six who told me they didn't. Is there any chance you guys would ever have a reunion or is it not possible? Lots of 60s bands have pulled it off pretty well. Best wishes!
thanks Wayne, really great to have some of the mystery solved on this song. Is there any chance you guys would ever have a reunion or is it not possible? Lots of 60s bands have pulled it off pretty well. Best wishes!
Thanks to all! Delphine didn't obtain permission from us to record it, however. It's a long story, but their laws are different from the US & difficult to "police." However, I am still astonished, that she (& others) wanted to record our stuff. In other words, even though no royalties are paid, I'm thankful the legacy continues.Thanks again to all who love our sound enough to record, play, and listen to us even now.You make me smile! Wayne Proctor, WTP
Hi Wayne, thanks for replying. The thing that puzzles me is how did they obtain your backing track?
What do you think of the Horrors lifting My Brother the Man for Count in Fives? I think the song is terrible and it's a shame they just took your track and didn't give We the People credit.
I love we the people, the top band from Florida in my opinion. I can't get this song out of my head. If I could ask one thing I've been wondering for a long time- did you guys give permission to Delphine to record a version of this? I always wondered what the story was with that record. It uses your same backing track.
Thanks! Delphine didn't obtain permission from us to record it. It's a long story, but European laws are different from the US & very difficult to "police." However, that being said, I am still astonished, yet pleased that she (& others) even wanted to record our stuff. In other words, even though no royalties are paid, I'm thankful the legacy continues.Thanks again to all who love our sound enough to record, play, and listen to us even now.You make me smile! Wayne Proctor, WTP
@wethepeople1966 Wayne, you're my favorite garage songwriter, man ! you can't imagine the influence you have on my own guitar playing, here as a Belgian music lover. i wish i could write such out-of-time tunes like yours...
The chocolate watch band's cover of this is 'Fantastic'..but This 'the original' is always 'better'...esp the Strange 'Octachord' String instrument leading the Song!!
God i wish i couldve grown up in this era with such experimentation, and were bands required actual skill. Love the song. i was just born about 32 years late...
bloodypleb 8 months ago
@bloodypleb Come down to Chicago, man! I'm 18 and I know how you feel.
Then again, Animal Collective's "Merriweather Post Pavilion"-new psychedelic music!
TheOneartist 4 months ago
This version has much more (and better) energy than the CWB version! Chocolate Watchband has elaborate paisley production, but the WTP original is more of a psychedelic rave. Much stronger. Also love the version with Delphine's vocals.
cheapomarx 8 months ago
@cheapomarx Definitely agree with you.
TheOneartist 4 months ago
I was born in Hungary in 1979.....wrong time, wrong place :(
mybabam 9 months ago
@mybabam ...just wrong mindset!
dimamamar 8 months ago
Cette intro est légendaire et diabolique! Je suis en transssse !
heavybreizhad 10 months ago
This is such a cool song! An unexpected find on my journey of cult music of the past!
gronx1979 10 months ago
Thanks a million, doglips1958! And, thanks to all of you who commented. It was a very tense song to play live, but I feel the recording turned out very well for 1966 technology.... I truly appreciate your kindness... Wayne Proctor (WTP)
wethepeople1966 1 year ago
@wethepeople1966 A somewhat curious discussion, generally you like the version best, you got to know first. As I started out my expedition into 60´s music on Youtube one of the most important finds was "in the past" as done by CWB, but it was definitely the SONG, that knocked me out. It has got something essential to tell about that era, it has become my 60´s theme-song, so I´m pleased that I get the chance to tell you! The song is great, but the Bouzuki-like guitarpart blows it over the Top.
Searchandpreserve 1 year ago
@wethepeople1966 So, what is the meaning of the song?
Khultan 6 months ago
Nice song. However I ll have to say that Delphines version is sexier...
lemara87 1 year ago
Tommy Talton rocks!
gritzman 1 year ago
great song... and great video you added... who cares about some dude who knows his nerdy 60's history. great song never the less
dukerattler 1 year ago
i <3 blacflag. thanks for posting these.
athousandstories 1 year ago
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Heard a French (or maybe Belgian) version of this song last night, can't remember who the band were performing it... love this footage!!
Kartoonkitten 1 year ago
Heard a French (or maybe Belgian) version of this song last night, can't remember who the band here performing it... love this footage!!
Kartoonkitten 1 year ago
I've been looking for a medley of the 60s, with images from that time (not ALL Vietnam either) of the people from anywhere and everywhere, with the sounds of those times. Your video is great, not QUITE what I'm looking for but loved it just the same and have forwarded it on ... to my facebook account. People read it! :-)
terryliciareed 1 year ago
Oh this awesome!
MarsHottentot 1 year ago
First heard this "WTP"song on one of my "family vacations" to Fla when I was a 10 year old kid. A few years later the "CWB cover' was getting juke play along with a lot of ever popular bubble gum crap in Hayward Wis.('nuther family vacation)I insisted to my older cousins that I had heard a better version earlier in Fla., but WTF did this 12 year old know who was listening to whacked bands like King Crimson & Genesis. I dug up a 45 and was later vindicated... then came Camel & Gentle Giant etc.
BillyJoeVegas 1 year ago
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BillyJoeVegas 1 year ago
i like your videos (o:
kristinangelique 1 year ago
これって、日本人好みの曲だと思う
nazz1966 1 year ago
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Chocolate watch band version is much better !
mobyboy 1 year ago
@mobyboy - i'll have to disagree with you there.
blacflag 1 year ago 9
@blacflag I agree with you.This song is addictive.
doglips1958 1 year ago
@blacflag I'll side with you on this one, however, if I could, I would have either had one person sing this or grafted the CWB vocals on this version. I think that the CWB is too "produced", although it is still quite good.
Have you heard the "ye-ye" version of this song? It's We the People's with a woman named Delphine singing. It's called, "La fermeture éclair" ("The Zipper"?)
gilgamess 1 year ago
@gilgamess yeah, it is on here somewhere, in favourites, nice video
blacflag 1 year ago
@blacflag
I love both bands, but it's not even close. WTP has the best version.
ctltp 1 year ago
I have to disagree too.This is the original and best version. They have a great 2cd comp available called Mirror Of our Minds with hardly a dud track on it.
TheWattfour 1 year ago
@mobyboy I have to disagree too.This is the original and best version. They have a great 2cd comp available called Mirror Of our Minds with hardly a dud track on it.
TheWattfour 1 year ago
The CWB version wasn't really by the CWB, was it? Anyway, I like both versions.
soepil 1 year ago
@mobyboy
you must be deaf
antippasti 1 year ago
@mobyboy
You're deaf man, this is amazing and beats Chocolate Watchband's cover definitely!
antippasti 1 year ago
@mobyboy No way! I love both bands, but WTP's version is better.
ctltp 1 year ago
Check out the Sound Explosion [GR] cover from Teen Trash Vol.14, they nailed it as well
woohoohooie 1 year ago
One of THEE best songs from the 60s,and that's saying ALOT!!!!
doglips1958 1 year ago
all of your music is great wayne,its lasted the distance.
MrClearlight 1 year ago
super like/love!!!!!!
Elmersmom 1 year ago
This song was great, its great now and will be too on 2050
dodoistwo 2 years ago 2
I really like the sound of instruments, makes the song so happy and mellow, past, present or future, this song rocks !
thankGodforDavidG 2 years ago
This band made their own instrument, the Octachord. HOLY SH*T ! How cool is that ?!! And I thought that was just some lysergicized surf guitar being played in this song. This song fucking rules
rexmaster5 2 years ago
love the "surf guitar goes lysergic" aspect in this We The People song and I didn't know it even existed until a couple of weeks ago; always thought it was a CWB tune.Chocolate Watchband's cover is good, but doesn't hold a candle to this puppy IMO. Additionally, this band ROCKS, (they had a handful of singles but never a full record). Their other songs KILL as well, especially "you burn me up and down" which gives this tune a real run for its money. If you're not in stunned after that 1, ur numb
rexmaster5 2 years ago
Original has better vocals, cover has a better solo.
Sk82beast 2 years ago
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syrennn 2 years ago
I want some more info on this band. What years were they around? What is their best album? And did they cover The Chocolate Watchband? Or was it the opposite? Great song..
WillMillion15 2 years ago
chocolate watchband version is a cover, this is their song.
They didn't release an album, just 45s but their work is collected on many releases the most definitive is called Mirror of Our Minds released by Sundazed.
fiendwithoutaface66 2 years ago
Starting at 2:09 that is Joey Heatherton
dancing. That gal had the sexiest pout in
Hollywood.
LoneTinaja 2 years ago
* hey Cowboy.....so very kewl.....you guys were great.....love this.....
thanx for the send.....makes me smile
* Cowboy * many hugzzzzz
txdream1 2 years ago
That's a good question, but I have no idea where they got the tracks. Access to the original tapes could remove the voice tracks, & record their voices over ours. But, because of the cost involved, it's hard to fight. If WTP's songs ever make it into a funky hit movie, then it might be worth it to fight. But, I just have to be proud that someone cares enough to record our music.Thank you again, for expressing your love for it, too. It is truly appreciated... Wayne
wethepeople1966 2 years ago 13
thanks Wayne, really great to have some of the mystery solved on this song. I hope sundazed gets some royalties to you, I know a band member from New Colony Six who told me they didn't. Is there any chance you guys would ever have a reunion or is it not possible? Lots of 60s bands have pulled it off pretty well. Best wishes!
fiendwithoutaface66 2 years ago
thanks Wayne, really great to have some of the mystery solved on this song. Is there any chance you guys would ever have a reunion or is it not possible? Lots of 60s bands have pulled it off pretty well. Best wishes!
fiendwithoutaface66 2 years ago
Thanks to all! Delphine didn't obtain permission from us to record it, however. It's a long story, but their laws are different from the US & difficult to "police." However, I am still astonished, that she (& others) wanted to record our stuff. In other words, even though no royalties are paid, I'm thankful the legacy continues.Thanks again to all who love our sound enough to record, play, and listen to us even now.You make me smile! Wayne Proctor, WTP
wethepeople1966 2 years ago 5
Hi Wayne, thanks for replying. The thing that puzzles me is how did they obtain your backing track?
What do you think of the Horrors lifting My Brother the Man for Count in Fives? I think the song is terrible and it's a shame they just took your track and didn't give We the People credit.
fiendwithoutaface66 2 years ago 2
Wayne, we even heard it here in Canada..I got my copy from my sister who ordered it by mail back in the day!!!
Thank you for your sounds!
You still influence us today..
kurskss 2 years ago
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!! WP
wethepeople1966 2 years ago
I think I was born two decades too early.... :-) Thanks for the beautiful comments about my song.... Wayne Proctor, WTP
wethepeople1966 2 years ago 23
thanks for the excellent music - - - video quality has dropped a bit over the year, i'll reload if it gets too bad, song is timeless though.......
blacflag 2 years ago
I love we the people, the top band from Florida in my opinion. I can't get this song out of my head. If I could ask one thing I've been wondering for a long time- did you guys give permission to Delphine to record a version of this? I always wondered what the story was with that record. It uses your same backing track.
fiendwithoutaface66 2 years ago
Thanks! Delphine didn't obtain permission from us to record it. It's a long story, but European laws are different from the US & very difficult to "police." However, that being said, I am still astonished, yet pleased that she (& others) even wanted to record our stuff. In other words, even though no royalties are paid, I'm thankful the legacy continues.Thanks again to all who love our sound enough to record, play, and listen to us even now.You make me smile! Wayne Proctor, WTP
wethepeople1966 2 years ago 2
@wethepeople1966 You guys were gods for making such a masterpiece as this.One of THEE best songs of the 60s!!!!!
doglips1958 1 year ago
@wethepeople1966 Wayne, you're my favorite garage songwriter, man ! you can't imagine the influence you have on my own guitar playing, here as a Belgian music lover. i wish i could write such out-of-time tunes like yours...
NickJunoJr 9 months ago
LOVE IT!!!!
pollitorsiones 2 years ago
love this psych-pop-gem!
DrMandarino 2 years ago
Awesome. Predates the Velvet Underground, I think, but definitely an influence on them
sideshowtink 2 years ago
Cool! Goodwork.
Lamvesp 2 years ago
You always do such excellent
videos!! Is this vintage "Whisky A
Go Go" footage? Didn't I spot Joey
Heatherton in there too?
yockybunny 2 years ago
yeah, there and gazzari's were definately the place to be...not sure if it is joey, looks like her and she has the moves, maybe
blacflag 2 years ago
The chocolate watch band's cover of this is 'Fantastic'..but This 'the original' is always 'better'...esp the Strange 'Octachord' String instrument leading the Song!!
sonicjay007 2 years ago 3
killer memories!! we the people played alot of parties and clubs i went to growing up in orlando, florida.
nownzen77 2 years ago 2
I love watching this video!
59leovirgo 3 years ago
thanks, i still enjoy it, should have posted it hi-res.
blacflag 3 years ago
i love these kind of music...24 and born way too late i guess.
I think "Dancing" wasn't invented yet though xD
nice clip!
CheckitOutYaw 3 years ago 2
lol im 24 and i feel the exact same...i wuz born 2 decades or so too late
blisteringcold 2 years ago
oh my god..that song fits to all my memories..in the past!!..the best time of my younger life!its like a hymn
maid22 3 years ago
Great song!!!
Where is the hippie sound coming from? What's the name of instrument?
Do you have anyone lyric to this song? I can't get some words.
vshk233 3 years ago
I heard it was a balalaika, a russian instrument.
Delphine, a belgian singer, sang the same song in french in 1967. In french, the song is called "la fermeture éclair".
309gti88 3 years ago
Thanks! I hear the French version years ago, and been looking for it ever since. But I didn't know what it was called.
Thanks again.
NewAgainChelmsford 3 years ago
It's an octochord.
CornyPoopDude 2 years ago
it's actually a home made instrument the group called a octachord, supposedly looked like a mandolin.
paintedship 2 years ago
always magical!
sonicjay007 3 years ago
Wow! How did I miss out on this song for so long?
Mortankhamun 3 years ago
We the People = excellent garage
asszzes 3 years ago 2
i love this song so mcuh!!!!!!!!!!!♥♥♥♥♥
thank you so much for posting!!! :)
SanatyAssassin 3 years ago
This is fantastic!!! Love the music.
twinlakes52 3 years ago 4
Wow, so much more upbeat than the Chocolate WB's version!
bentruesdale 3 years ago
definately....
blacflag 3 years ago
Nice.
hollies65 3 years ago
This kicks major butt!LOVE IT!!!!
doglips1958 3 years ago