The Spiral Starecase - More Today Than Yesterday

[wrightonman]

OMG...if this song comes on in my car, better stay off the sidewalks. It is impossible for me not to grab something that resembles a microphone and put my free hand in the air. Singin' and swervin'- RUN!!! lol

[spoiledbrat5562]

Really brings back memories. We all loved the spiral staircase then and still do.

Thanks for posting.

[60otaku3]

You're welcome, spoiledbrat5562-san!!

Otaku3 (*^_^)b

[MrRgd1948]

@spoiledbrat5562 the leadsinger is pat upton--ricky nelson's last preformance was at pat's club in guntersville al he died in plane crash after he left the show. pat and ricky were friends

[tikitortured]

Kickin' bass drum work on this song.

[cancinolt]

I heard this song at The Home Depot today and realized I haven't heard it in years! Thanks for putting up on YouTube!

[60otaku3]

You're welcome, cancinolt-san!!

Otaku3 (^_^)/

[schnellguy]

I Love this song and all the great memories that go along with it.

[christich99]

Gotta love 0:00 to 0:13

[yolanda3519]

Thank you this is one of my favorite song...

[60otaku3]

You're welcome, yolanda3519-san!!

Otaku3 (*^_^)b

[RoofLight00]

Mod classic. Distilled sunshine......

[sigmus90]

I'd take this anyday over anything made in the past fifteen years.

[terryelcock]

What a song,,, that man can really sing and the song has true meaning

[polishbingo]

Heard these songs on the radio growing up but had no ideas who did them.  Thanks to satellite radio I now know the names of these artists.

[cjtk6]

Man @60otaku3 you got great taste in music!!

[60otaku3]

Thanks so much cjtk6-san!!

Otaku3 (*^o^)/

[Kaffyb57]

A great song from back in the day!

[Bleederbean]

THANKS FOR THE UPLOAD 60otaku3!!! love this song song so much..

[60otaku3]

You're welcome, Bleederbean-san!!

Otaku3 (*^_^)/

[vanislefan1]

Man, you've got me dancing around the kitchen with a big smile on my face. Nice to feel that way again and songs like this make it so easy.

[Rowdyrecords55]

Holy cow theyre white... swore this was a black guy

[beekay22]

@Rowdyrecords55 ialways thought this was a woman!!!!!!!

[ceboym]

@Rowdyrecords55 they are 100percent white group kid surely your parents was still not yet born or 1-3 year old when i was playing the records of this group in our band

[17locked]

Why wasn't I born on that time era !!!!! That was the time when there was REAL MUSIC not like nowadays!!!!

[VintageVelvetSoul]

In Memory of the Love of My Life....More today than Yesterday My Love.....

[TheBassboy46]

just love the swing beat to this one!!!!

[soulman1645]

I remember this song as a kid. They don't make them like this anymore.

[kennyddd1]

theese guys were a perfect example of how a group could have such a catchy great song,great production, excellent vocals and NEVER to be heard from again on the charts. It happened so many times. You would think the record company would do their best to milk this sound for at least another hit

[FoxNewsChannelSux]

@kennyddd1

Exactly, especially that singer. I ended up here because I couldn't find the name of the song and his voice was ringing in my head.

The music industry used to be flushed with so much talent that they'd just assume there'd be another singer and band like this the next week.

[NellyNutmeg]

This was played at my dad's funeral. It was his and my mom's song when they were first dating. It has a deeper meaning now.

[Jimboyc21]

This song is great and was a BIG hit as it is still today back in my old home town of Pittsburgh PA. What I ask is not to like? Fantastic song and words!!!

[boomerang905]

I was just beginning to live when this was released. A young adult, working, proud and having fun! My sister and I rushed out and bought this on a 45 and we'd enjoy this on Saturday mornings after a long week's work. That's youth! My boyfriend loved this too and to him RIP. Beautiful, classic!

[iseegoodvideo]

I love this song, my dad used to play this all the time on his turn table when i was growing up. He's in Canada with my mom and my brother, and I'm here in the Philippines with my own family and listening to this tune it certainly makes me feel like they're right next to me. Thank you so much for a beautiful song like this.

[60otaku3]

You're very welcome, iseegoodvideo-san!!

Otaku3 d(^_^)b

[joquijada]

I was born ont he same year this song came out, and I love it!

[newsmanbluesman]

This drum track is beyond belief - nobody got more licks on the radio than this cat, who I learn today is mr Vinnie Parello - lest he was replaced here - but the style of the track tells me that this was no hired gun short of Bernard Purdie. So to Mr. Parello, wherever you are: this is badass, the vocal kills, the horn chart is fat, and every stroke at the drum kit is clear as a bell. For all time.

[mesamark3]

@newsmanbluesman Excellent post! I couldn't agree more

[terbeargrooves]

You know I really shouldn't mix these youtube songs with my meds....I am 10 yrs old again....feelin fine!!!!! Thanks so much for posting this! (ps I don't remember enuf math to help my kids with Algebra...but I remembered every lyric to this song!) (I Know!!)

[60otaku3]

You're very welcome, terbeargrooves-san!!

Otaku3 (*^o^)/

[doctorgrewv]

Yes, defined my youth...so rough sometimes facing growing older. Time goes by so fast, wish I could go back...music is probably by biggest obsession, it transcends time and fills my soul with smiles...GREAT tune.

[terbeargrooves]

@doctorgrewv boy, you and me both! the future may suck, but at least we will always have our tunes, eh?

I pray to God everyday that I won't go deaf! ;-))

[SmackThatAss608]

From reading most comment, I didn't grow up listening to these songs but when I'm at work and this song comes on, I just want to sing out loud cause it's such a good song. I have not been in love but listening to this song can give me a taste of what it feels like to be in love.

[originalchowdahead]

Wow - revisiting my childhood. This was the music people played as I was becoming a teenager. I just noticed how the band spelled staircase (starecase). Thanks for the memories!

[60otaku3]

You're welcome, originalchowdahead-san!!

Otaku3 (*^_^)b

[dobiqq]

this song make my heart feel good everyday ^^

[RGN07]

Oh yes, the gooood olllldd daaayyys!!!

[bamayorgortr]

thank u so much for this

[60otaku3]

You're very welcome, bamayorgortr-san!!

Otaku3 (*^o^)/

[tomb833]

whenever i try to sing this song i get that much closer to an anuerysm lol

[molave5466]

@ ma'am lissa valderrama,i used to sing this song on my MEGABOX dvd karaoke player,kanina kinanta ko ito dahil bday ko ang ganda ng music,pang habambuhay walang kamatayan.



[MrHitwave1]

I have always loved this song (all the way back to'69) and every other things they've done. I don't know why they turned out to be "one hit wonders" because

these guys were great, Gary Usher did a great job producing "More today", and "no one"I always thought the were African Americans( a complement for sure)...but instead blue eyed soul!!!!!!! cool!!!!!!

CHECK OUT THE OTHER SONGS BY THEM THAT ARE UPLOADED!!!!

[60otaku3]

mcchickens99,

Because you posted the comment to insult me, I deleted it and also blocked your account.

60otaku3

[motownharry]

I thought it was "Staircase" not "Starecase", at any rate the Drummer has a Foot and a Half....

[cynthia6637]

FANTASTIC SONG,

WHAT A GREAT UP-BEAT SONG TO DANCE TOO!

[RetroTony1959]

Friday nights in 1969,all my big brothers getting ready to go on their dates and partying and me being to young to join them.. The smell of colonge and hair dressing filling the room,and the record player playing this jam. My oldest brother Ricky was just back from Vietnam and he didn't want to go anywhere but stay home and watch TV with me and my little brothers. Sweet memories.

[twinsonic65]

Great song, I have this song on my cassette tape playing while driving home from work one day, stopped at a red light, windows down and playing this tune fairly loudly. I quickly noticed that the ladies in the cars in the next lane lowered their radios and listening to the song - Talking about disappointment, when I had to turn left on a green arrow.............Thanks again!!!!

[thejonquil]

This song helped define my youth and got me started off very happy. Thanks for the posting.

[60otaku3]

You're welcome, thejonquil-san!!

Otaku3 (*^_^)v 

[rixtube77]

Loved it as a kid 42 yrs ago, and I still love it. I can still see the ole neighborhood when I hear this song.

[RetroTony1959]

@rixtube77 Funny you mention that. I also remember my old neighborhood in 1969 with this song exactly like it was. Its like a dream I wish I could step back into. What a wonderful time it was for me.

[Flippersrant]

Really a timeless song.

[60otaku3]

DuncanMeece,

Please do not post the comment including a coarse language.

60otaku3

[craftygirl7]

This is one of my dads favorite songs. I will be playing this song at my wedding next year. ♥ :)

[60otaku3]

lokotedude1,

Because your comment had nothing to do with this song, I deleted it and also blocked your account.

60otaku3

[Hummer12ism]

what a song!!!!!! great!!!!!!

[rodian10]

What a great,wonderful, song!!! Thanks for uploading it!!

[60otaku3]

You're welcome, rodian10-san!!

Otaku3 (*^_^)/

[anitashelby]

Love This Song ~~~ Thankyou for posting ...Anita,,:)

[60otaku3]

You're welcome, Anita-san!!

Otaku d(^_^)b

[cynthia6637]

heard this song on the radio today Aug 12th 2011

loved this song thru the years!

[Purple1984Rain]

Check out the live version of the song just for the base player :)))

[ms03arlene]

i came here to see this song,, coz bruno mars sang this..and its a lovely song really..

[Purple1984Rain]

@ms03arlene

This uptempo version is so much better than Mars' imo

[TheJacque1le]

Yes! My mom sang this song LOUD! I miss this music! thanks so much.....

[Hania454]

I first heard this song about 12 or 13 years ago on the television programme Ally McBeal, and I remember thinking "what a great tune", .... and it is a great tune.

[rjmprod]

What a vocal range, what a great bass line, what a really well constructed melody. Great combination of everything a great song is made of.

[nopants22]

it sound like Chicago and sounds a little like Stevie wonder singing ..... to me anyway

[62muki]

Listening to the album right now Pat Upton's voice is beautiful.

[SIGNALSTAT]

cool song featuring pat upton on lead vocal.

[vanislefan]

Takes me back to summer 1969.. warm nights , great music, but no girlfriend.. never gave up though and found a beauty 4 years later.

[poopingeneral]

What kind of rhythm is being used in this song? Almost reminds me of NYC.......

[ur1sab]

Big song at overnight camp back in the day.

[DancingVidiot]

LOVE IT!

[InstantRamen27]

This one brings me back. :)

[bigstuff52]

Thank you for posting-Such  a great song.

[60otaku3]

You're welcome, bigstuff52-san!!

Otaku3 (^o^)/

[inkydoug]

I"m 47 and have been hearing this song for many years,yet I just now learned the name of the group.

[OVtigerstripe]

Always loved this great upbeat jazz rock classic!! Great song from a great group!

[Dayga]

I want to Rick Roll this song!!

[Sonic7369]

It's just a great song, so I love this. Is this is from 1969?

[60otaku3]

Yes, this 45 rpm record (or the album of same title) was released in 1969 from Columbia Records.

Otaku3 (^_^)b

[pdsianp]

nice like it nice and steady .

[SuperJuju1969]

Great song!! Brings back alot of great memories!!

[SoJustCool]

I thought this was stevie wonder the whole time.

[rodian10]

My heart screams this song everyday to the love of my life!!

[LeslieCTS]

Beautiful song

[rbsvy91368]

konban wa Otaku san, genki desu ka? Genki desu. Watakushi wa amerikajin desu. Nihongo benkyo shimashita. Doko kara kimashita ka? Ohio ni sunde imasu.

[60otaku3]

Domo arigato gozaimsu, rbsvy91368-san!!

Watashi wa totemo genki desu.

Anata ga korekara mo kenkou de aru koto wo inotte orimasu.

Soreto, "Doko kara kimashita ka?" dewa naku "Doko ni osumai desuka?" to tazunete kudasai.

Watashi wa genzai Tokyo ni sunde imasu.

Otaku3 (*^_^)/

[adzug]

@rbsvy91368 genki desu ka. i wish i could speak Japanese i like the language. matene

[EOZIOL]

million dollars words and everything perfect !!! Musicians like this should have a tens hits wonders...!

[rbkpetroleo]

Great song! great sound! great band! ...."♫ I love you more today than yesterday ...♫" a beautiful phrase turned into song!

[fdloverandfighter07]

bruno mars brought me here. the original sounds great :D

[barnabas50]

I remember this great song on am radio way back in 1969. Pat Upton is fantastic on vocals.

[USAconstitut1on]

Great vocals, lyrics and brass. How did these guys end up being one-hit wonders?

[60otaku3]

That reason is because the group disbanded due to poor management and squabbles over finances immediately after this song was a hit.

Otaku3 (^_^)b

[dankphish24]

what kind of organ is that? great sound

[nrex06]

@dankphish24 it sounds like a hammond b3 to me

[eddiesmila]

cool positive happy song.........

[jakovasaur]

Did Chicago base their whole sound on these guys?

[60otaku3]

Yes, it is because BS&T and Chicago were taking charge the same music producer, James William Guercio, in Columbia Records at that time.

Otaku3 (^_^)b

[rayjr62]

@60otaku3 Actually, I think The Buckinghams came first. I think the aforementioned groups came after them.

[60otaku3]

Yes, you're right!

Otaku3 (^_^)b

[Pcolmenero]

Great song. Now it's all about Lady Gaga and Kesha singing about partying and getting wasted. Unbelievable.

[doopil]

great record,that guy had an absolutly incredible voice

[MrDom2497]

Wow...Im 14 and i like this song :)

[JohnnyNny94]

@MrDom2497 I first heard this song when I was 14 :)

I'm 17 now.

[serinacam]

@JohnnyNny94 are u cute? lmfao jk

[serinacam]

@JohnnyNny94 are u cute? lmfao jk

[tonydavidable]

1969, Year I married my childhood sweet heart, "More today than Yesterday" digs a lot of good memories, she passed away 2007.

[gva0917]

This was a favorite of mine. Really can it get any better than to love someone more and more every day? I don't think so. Beautiful. Thank you so much for this post.

[60otaku3]

You're welcome, gva0917-san!!

Otaku3 d(^_^)b

[charliedontsurf70]

i always thought they were a black group?

[mexicalicolmariana]

my boyfriend just told me this song reminded me of him, and we;re both 17, comes to show some good songs just dont ever fade away :)

[LoboFan1000]

I know this is gonna sound retarded but doesnt this song kind of remind you of one of the theme songs in sonic adventure?

[seanuriel]

hope the one who post song would post for once in my life

[60otaku3]

What do you mean by that comment??

...Otaku3

[readygolfer]

@60otaku3 Maybe seanuriel would like to hear "For Once In My Life" by Stevie Wonder?

[60otaku3]

Oh, thank you readygolfer-san!!

I was able to understand a meaning of seanuriel's comment.

Otaku3 (^_^;)

[RoofLight00]

Yeah, sheer class. Like a sigh soft as a summer breeze......

[Snakeystylin]

One of the greatest song ever, by far the best love song ever.......i love you more today than yesterday, but not as much as tomorrow.......

[PissOnYoFacePete]

I love thsi shit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[1christophercc]

Another great one!!! Thanks for sharing, 60otaku3-san! :)

[60otaku3]

You're welcome, 1christophercc-san!!

Otaku3 (*^_^)b

[pincanuck]

Hi 60otaku-san, Thanks for posting this song.Excellent job,this reminds me of happy days

i had while living in sampaloc,manila.Spiral Staircase they rock.Condolence

to you and all that were affected by the devastation of the tsunami. Thanks Again Pcanuck

[60otaku3]

Thank you really, Pcanuck-san!!

My mind became full in feelings glad by your warm message.

Domo arigato gozaimasu!

Otaku (*^_^)/

[Coocachew]

LOVE this song. Reminds me of my boyfriend. :)

[TheEternalMelody]

That one person who disliked this song was molested while this song was playing on the radio.

[60otaku3]

Regardless of the likes and dislikes of this song, I think it was an accidental affair.

...Otaku3

[randmace]

FYI: They form up in Sacrament, CA.

[tearmann]

thank you - what a wonderful song!!

[60otaku3]

You're welcome, tearmann-san!!

Otaku3 (^o^)/

[edgecker]

@loestar59 Hey dipshit hippy u dont understand what the meaning was behind my comment. you r 51 and dumb as fuck.. go get educated moron..

[therealkuzokun]

No, Chicago was started in Chicago. Spiral Staircase was started in San Francisco. In addition, these bands were started around the same time. Chicago did change names a few times. Their first name was Big Sound. Then when Peter Cetera(bassist/vocalist) joined, they changed to Chicago Transit Authority. Once they got signed, the label made them change thier name to something easier to remember. Hence, Chicago.

[ashleyhockenberry]

Very nice !

[ccg91]

I love this song, so great

[lazyasp]

Respond to this video... played at wigan casino therefore it qualifies as class

[davelwelch]

great music-great times--if only i knew it back then!!!!!!!!

[petegroover]

USED TO SING THIS TO MY BABY DAUGHTER,NOW SHE,S A SINGER,GREAT GREAT SONG,ARRANGEMENT ,LYRICS,10 OUT OF 10

[edgecker]

sorry otaku for misspelling your name...peace. The edgecker...

[60otaku3]

I never mind that, edgecker-san!!

Otaku3 (^o^)/

[edgecker]

@60otahu3...274 likes...1dislike. One person is not loved more today than yesterday

[60otaku3]

edgecker-san,

I think that you are too sensitive to the bad rating of this song.

Please do not mind that!

Otaku3 (*^_^)b

[loestar59]

@edgecker your a idiot it means he love her more and more each day. you just dont know what love is .or you never been inlove

[edgecker]

60otaku3...We have a problem 274-1 is not perfect. it's only 99.6363%. Thank you for posting you get A++++++++...;) The edgecker

[60otaku3]

You're welcome, edgecker-san!!

By the way, what is the meaning of "274-1"??

Otaku3 (^_^;)

[60otaku3]

RAEROMA,

Because your comment was unrelated to this song, I deleted it.

60otaku3

[carouselred350]

Hey Xango 2001 you are missing the point. Of course C.Earland's version is way more hip - its JAZZ You are comparing apples/oranges. The Spiral Staircase's plaintive vocal and strident rhythm combine to create a pop masterpiece. The underlying organ percolation led the way for Charlie to do his thing. But don't forget from whence it came.

[jx14aby]

All those guys look white but the song sounds so black..

[airboys77]

never heard another band thats sounds like chicago!

[JudadoLV]

@airboys77 They do sound a bit like Chicago don't they, especially in this song. Chicago is great! The 60's and 70's had THE BEST music PERIOD! I could listen to these guys, Steely Dan, The Doobie Bros, etc. ALL DAY LONG!

[davelwelch]

@JudadoLV --it IS chicago--they were the spiral staircase--then chicago transit authority--then and still chicago

[barbj7121]

i love this song more then yesterday :)

[JustinBieberDoomsday]

Awesome ^_^ I love this, I heard it on Dave Letterman .

[paul24w]

Sat in the park plaza Bangkok listening to this awesome tune waiting for my girl who has just stepped out of the shower looking more beautiful than ever once again I thank you for posting this the words say everything I will remember this time in my life always and this song will always remind me  Thank you

[60otaku3]

You're welcome, paul24w-san!!

Otaku3 (^o^)/

[xango2001]

If you like this song, listen to the Charles Earland version, which although instrumental is WAY WAY hipper...

[bevera]

Brings back great memories. Great Music

[doubleolove]

Wow, never heard the "long outro" on this great song. Thank you.

[60otaku3]

You're welcome, doubleolove-san!!

Otaku3 (^o^)/