Yep it's a guy. I remember seeing him on American Bandstand & then went out & bought the record. Robin was in the musical Hair...one of the road casts I think.
I did drive, and still do to this day, my high school Heavy Chevy, I actually found the car I drove back in 1976, and restored it. And not kiss UNTIL marriage???? please!!!!
OK, my oldest brother says "sure" He remembers Robin McNamara on the HS soccer team. Whenever he had the ball, everyone would start singing his songs. But he knew Robin's group as the "Rockin' Ramrods".
Also, "Joey", was it? From the TV show "Friends" graduated from my High School. Newton North High, in 1984 or 1985 or something like that. In 1963-65 there was 1 H.S.. A little later they had 2.. Newton North (same place) and Newton South on the south side of the city (it was smaller).
Also, the actress Bette Davis went to Newton High School for only her Sophmore year I think it was. She didn't graduate from there. My father may have been in school with her. I'll have to check on that.
Just Googled him. Crap!!!! That's what I thought!!! I thought he was from around here. He's from my HOME TOWN for christ sake!!!! Newton, Mass. Just west/next to Boston, where Boston College is actually located (Chestnut Hill is a section of Newton AND the town of Brookline, adjoining). Born in 1947, crap!!! He's old. Thought he was younger. Same year my oldest brother born. Wonder if he graduated Newton High? Would have been same year as my bro, 1965. I'll have to ask him.
Not long ago I heard this song on the radio and I nearly hit a tree I was rockin so hard and singing so loud to it, now I can safely wail at home. Thanks for the upload!
@rwells47 I thought it was a women also ..and that was after watching the video of "him" on Youtube. Gender identity issues abound with him. great song though!
MrHevychevy, Wildwood is the best, way better than Ocean City, Avalon, or even Atlantic city. Great summers there on the board walk and the beach with the A.M. radio.
In the summer of 1970, I was making out with a girlfriend in the sand, on a beach on the Mississippi river along with probably 5 other couples, we were all 15 or 16. and this song was playing on our transistor radio, a warm summer night, we even stole some beer from the adult parents nearby, after they had all fallen asleep. As innocent as it gets, growing up in the late 60's early 70's. Thanks for the wonderful memories!!!!
@MrHevychevy Did you drive a Heavy Chevy? A guy in high school drove one and of course was a big man on campus for having that car. The other popular cars then were the Mustang Mach I and the Plymouth 'Cuda (Barracuda), if you recall.
Robin McNamara was a cast member of the Broadway musical" Hair", playing the lead role of Claude from 1969 through 1971. Thanks for the upload. I totally forgot this single until i found this.
The great summer of 1970, forty years gone. The summer of my first rock concert, 3 Dog Night, flying high with their #1 hit, "Mama Told Me Not To Come."
But this was the big pop/bubblegum favorite of that great year in Top 40 music.
I love this! For the longest time I thought it was a female vocalist until I emailed the guy and found out the truth. Oh well, still a great song! Thanks for posting!
Love this song.
I remember when it came out.
Maybe it sounds like a woman but so do the BEE Gees.
Does anyone agree with me???
Makes no diff===still great music in those days and still is.
Then there is Tracy Chapman--I always thought that was a guy singing but love that song of hers.
rosebuddy47 2 weeks ago
Yep it's a guy. I remember seeing him on American Bandstand & then went out & bought the record. Robin was in the musical Hair...one of the road casts I think.
HeartoftheDragonColo 3 weeks ago
Hearing DJ Ron Lundy talk up this song on the way to a wedding in NEw Jersey..
iluvlif7 3 weeks ago
Wow this takes me back!! :) Thanks!
TheMicheleHolland 3 months ago
@TheMicheleHolland -you're welcome!
rwells47 3 months ago
Awesome song!!!
davidson2004fatboy 3 months ago
Honey dog gone it ,I depend upon it:)) Great post *****
Cameragirl803 5 months ago
It's Great!!!!
MrHevychevy 5 months ago
Hey "rwells47" this is a man.
KiraKisa100 5 months ago
@KiraKisa100- I know, if you read below in the discussion you will see that I said -"actually this is a man singing!" Ron
rwells47 5 months ago
@KiraKisa100 It's a man ...but sure does sound like a woman.
MrThinkingSmart 2 months ago
I did drive, and still do to this day, my high school Heavy Chevy, I actually found the car I drove back in 1976, and restored it. And not kiss UNTIL marriage???? please!!!!
MrHevychevy 6 months ago
OK, my oldest brother says "sure" He remembers Robin McNamara on the HS soccer team. Whenever he had the ball, everyone would start singing his songs. But he knew Robin's group as the "Rockin' Ramrods".
aspenrebel 6 months ago
Also, "Joey", was it? From the TV show "Friends" graduated from my High School. Newton North High, in 1984 or 1985 or something like that. In 1963-65 there was 1 H.S.. A little later they had 2.. Newton North (same place) and Newton South on the south side of the city (it was smaller).
Also, the actress Bette Davis went to Newton High School for only her Sophmore year I think it was. She didn't graduate from there. My father may have been in school with her. I'll have to check on that.
aspenrebel 6 months ago
Just Googled him. Crap!!!! That's what I thought!!! I thought he was from around here. He's from my HOME TOWN for christ sake!!!! Newton, Mass. Just west/next to Boston, where Boston College is actually located (Chestnut Hill is a section of Newton AND the town of Brookline, adjoining). Born in 1947, crap!!! He's old. Thought he was younger. Same year my oldest brother born. Wonder if he graduated Newton High? Would have been same year as my bro, 1965. I'll have to ask him.
aspenrebel 6 months ago
Not long ago I heard this song on the radio and I nearly hit a tree I was rockin so hard and singing so loud to it, now I can safely wail at home. Thanks for the upload!
MonaBarcs 6 months ago
the firet time i heard yhis song i ways driving down 99 on may way 2 mather AFB 2 report in and i loved it i thought she was black what a voice .
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michael70224 6 months ago
@michael70224- actually this is a man singing!
rwells47 6 months ago 3
@rwells47 I thought it was a women also ..and that was after watching the video of "him" on Youtube. Gender identity issues abound with him. great song though!
617AV86892 6 months ago
Loved it then, love it now. xo
derailedpoet 6 months ago
OMG The 70s had the best music!!
jadeval76 7 months ago
Songs don't get more fun than this!
doozydoozy 7 months ago
MrHevychevy, Wildwood is the best, way better than Ocean City, Avalon, or even Atlantic city. Great summers there on the board walk and the beach with the A.M. radio.
paulsborogirl 8 months ago
I remember this song from when I was VERY young... I never knew what the singer looked like...
shmuli9 9 months ago
bring back the 70s please!!! If only
thatsalligot2say 9 months ago
A good good good oldie. A very good year.
57highland 10 months ago
In the summer of 1970, I was making out with a girlfriend in the sand, on a beach on the Mississippi river along with probably 5 other couples, we were all 15 or 16. and this song was playing on our transistor radio, a warm summer night, we even stole some beer from the adult parents nearby, after they had all fallen asleep. As innocent as it gets, growing up in the late 60's early 70's. Thanks for the wonderful memories!!!!
MrHevychevy 10 months ago 15
@MrHevychevy-you are very welcome!
rwells47 10 months ago
@MrHevychevy
Awesome story! I hahve a real similar one on the great beach of Wildwood New Jersey!!! What great memories!
zuperbal 9 months ago
@MrHevychevy
Awesome story! I have a real similar one on the great beach of Wildwood New Jersey!!! What great memories!
zuperbal 9 months ago
@MrHevychevy Did you drive a Heavy Chevy? A guy in high school drove one and of course was a big man on campus for having that car. The other popular cars then were the Mustang Mach I and the Plymouth 'Cuda (Barracuda), if you recall.
57highland 8 months ago
@MrHevychevy i though in the 60's and early 70s folks did not kiss until marriage
cowz69me 6 months ago
@MrHevychevy The same thing was happening up in the Pacific Northwest .. don't you love it? Look how music can hold a nation together.
saxondog2001 5 months ago
Would make more sense if he has said, "Mama don't ya hoard it, I depend upon it..."
Hellzyead 11 months ago
This has better sound quality but you don't get to see the live dance moves. Thanks for posting cuz there was a need, regardless.
pipersack 11 months ago
Ok i'm gonna show my age, but this takes me back to jr high dances...what a hoot!!! Thanks for the memories!!!!
phylwho 11 months ago
@phylwho- you are very welcome! Ron
rwells47 11 months ago
@phylwho
i'm showing my age too but I'm so glad I grew up in the best era ever for music! God, love & rock & roll!!
pderus 8 months ago
Hey Lyn: Remember this old goodie? LOL
katycan1000 1 year ago
Robin McNamara was a cast member of the Broadway musical" Hair", playing the lead role of Claude from 1969 through 1971. Thanks for the upload. I totally forgot this single until i found this.
DannyBkyn 1 year ago
@DannyBkyn - you're very welcome! Ron
rwells47 1 year ago
~ love this happy toe tappin' ditty :)
NikkiTaur 1 year ago
The great summer of 1970, forty years gone. The summer of my first rock concert, 3 Dog Night, flying high with their #1 hit, "Mama Told Me Not To Come."
But this was the big pop/bubblegum favorite of that great year in Top 40 music.
57highland 1 year ago
does anyone know if this album is on cd? i have it on vinyl and it has some really good songs.
eydie57 1 year ago
honey doggone it I love this song
wcampus 1 year ago
thanks for posting this superior sounding video of this song.
ShadesofIndigo 1 year ago
@ShadesofIndigo- you are very welcome! Ron
rwells47 1 year ago
When I downloaded it on itunes, it sounds like a re-recorded version. they were all the same. I want this version
theskh22 1 year ago
RECALL I SAW HIM IN THE BROADWAY MUSICAL hair!
Toughmenonly 1 year ago
Song brings back the best of memories.written just for you Renee B.
youngbloodh 1 year ago
one hit wonder .... but whatta hit .... remember that summer very well .... i wouldn't mind staying that age ... forever!
frizzlefrap 1 year ago 2
Hey dale jr. lay a little lovin on me ;p
dmiller60 1 year ago
still takes me back a long long way to when I was hmmmm, maybe ten or eleven. still a good song
cowwmann2001 1 year ago
I love this! For the longest time I thought it was a female vocalist until I emailed the guy and found out the truth. Oh well, still a great song! Thanks for posting!
LASongwriter 1 year ago
Awsome!
justme9425 1 year ago 7
Oh how I miss the golden era of pop/rock!
Patel10314 2 years ago 3
WOOHOO! Fun stuff! Love it!!!
amg4761 2 years ago
FANTASTIC!!! :)
MrBuckwilliam 2 years ago
GREAT SONG!!!
MrBuckwilliam 2 years ago 2
A perfect pop song. Love the intro keyboards and drums.
Thanks for posting!!
swmavers 2 years ago 3
Brings back those great '70 memories! Thanks!
bze2nlz1 2 years ago 6
l like. Give you 5.
ivettedourif 2 years ago 3