I Will Always Think About You - New Colony Six Live

[pattiamarie]

As a teen, I played this song (as a 45 record) until the grooves were totally worn out...remembering those innocent days...thanks for the memories...I sometimes want them back.

[colonyjr]

@pattiamarie - Hopefully you have this and those tunes in digital format --- or else we should all be thankful for youtube, eh? Wonder what will happen to all these when the posters and postees no longer roam the planet? Hope they stick around for subsequent generations to laugh about or enjoy...

[Bensmom90]

Not TOO much older, which would not make you Ancient at all! :- )

[colonyjr]

@Bensmom90 Awwww, you made my Sunday morning!

[Bensmom90]

You guys still look and sound great! Need a groupie in NYC? LOL

[colonyjr]

@Bensmom90 - What are your credentials? Baddboom, Baddabing!

[Bensmom90]

@colonyjr LOL I dunno....undying gratitude for one of the BEST songs ever? Been hearing it literally all my life, my older sister had the 45. Earned the money it cost by babysitting for me! : - )

[colonyjr]

@Bensmom90 - thank you! But I trust she was not too much older, right? Would make me relatively ancient... Oh yeah, forgot --- I am! Ray

[colonyjr]

Confused by your comment, 9675775 - hope we fall into the former category...

[1956lakota]

New Colony

 Six has always been a favorite of mine, ever since I was a kid, when these songs were new...thanks

[yesdedhed]

Kathy Klopen---- I still miss you hope you are happy John Christopher chamblee high 1974

[Greenboro56]

Thank you for continuing to entertain us, it goes deeper than dedication. Your voices are ageless, and singing with your songs to my children and grand children is pleasurable.

A fan for life,

[osgood54]

Very nice performance!!! One of my favorite New Colony Six tunes.

[aimeemannfan2010]

What a song!! This song and band brings out many different feelings everytime I listen to it. The music from the 60's was very special. Often imitated but not duplicated.

[DeesBack2010]

@aimeemannfan2010

Wow, I just spoke to Lou Volpano two days ago after not hearing from in 25 years! The I was watching this and scanning the comments and saw his name. How crazy is that?

[aimeemannfan2010]

Wow, they sound great. Are these the original members? Always been a favorite of mine. Thanks for posting it.

[colonyjr]

aimeemannfan2010 --- if you scroll down the page a bit, you will see the answer to your question from when you originally asked it. Happy Easter (soon) and thanks for the kind words...

[VideoRanger]

No, the only member you'll find on a NC6 record that's in this video is the tamborine player, Ray Graffia.

[Hitch0403]

Great job...Things id like to say...one of the best songs of undying love ever!!!

[colonyjr]

Thank you, Hitch0403; that tune is on here a bunch of places too and maybe I'll find a version by the current band to add to youtube one of these days...

[CaughtOnCamera]

Ronnie Rice? Anybody?

[colonyjr]

Ronnie continues to perform as a solo artist instead of being with the band. We have joined each other onstage now and again over the years, but performing is "merely" a passionate avocation for those in NC6 today, but for RR, it's his livelihood. We both respect the way things have to be so as to not jeopardize his solo career.

[aimeemannfan2010]

Are these all the original members? Where and when was this held? This song and "things I'd like to say", are two of my favorite songs. Great performance!!

Don't ever stop performing. Would love to see them perform.

[mikeletz]

I would aalso like to know if these are the original artists. these guys do a nice job with this song!

[colonyjr]

To clarify... The band as in this clip has now been together into its 22nd year; the last 14 of those has featured the exact same line-up but for one personnel change.1st change in founders <2 yrs. Having said that, I (intro speaker) am the only one who was there the day we started this adventure (1964), though two others in the crew were with us in the late '60s/early '70s. Glad you like this; hope my being sole founder doesn't diminish your enjoyment. Vid was shot 8-06 in Addison, IL. Peace!

[mikeletz]

Thank you for the update. You guys sound great! Keep up the good work!

[mikeletz]

I reemember seeing the band at the Hippo in Fond du Lac, WI. in the early 70's. They put on a great show then.

[mtzimm]

Reminds me of an 8th grade dance @ Falconer School where a girl asked ME to dance, in 1968. WOW

[jhaley12]

We've talked before Jr. but I cannot tell you what wonderful memories this song brings back to me, it's as close to "going back" as I'll ever come. Thank you so very much for being a part of my life. Reg

[colonyjr]

Been five months since I last thanked everybody who commented prior, so I guess this is my semi-annual reply. Feeling the same tugging at my heart over your kind words gang; they really warm this still-Chicagoan on a day when the temp may well not reach 20F. Peace to all and a better 2010 for each of us and ours, Ray

[guitarlvr54]

Ray,thanks for one of the GREATEST songs of the sixties,and of my youth.!! I grew up in nothern Indiana, but WLS and WCFL always came in great in our area.I really enjoyed this vid,too.!! You guys still got it.!!! I enjoy playing along to this one on my guitar a lot . Thanks -G.L.54

[MsMaggieAnne]

Ray, I was about 15 when I heard this song for the 1st time. Between midnight & 2A.M. I could sometimes pick up a Chicago radio station (can't remember which one) and that's where I heard it first.

I knew I had to have the record, but the stations back here in Vt. hadn't started to play it yet, so I had to order it special from our local Western Auto store (hard to believe huh)! It's my fav. song ever, no kidding. Just wanted to say thank you. Have a Happy New Year.

[jhaley12]

colonyjr, had to come by for another trip down memory lane, you guys were/are so great, thanks so much for being part of my life, i will never forget you. Reg

[blondiebabs]

very brilliant performance from this wonderful band,,,,,,great song !!!!! xxxmany hugs  fo r the share hunnixxxxxxbabs

[carrieanne1967]

This is brilliant - Thank you so much !!!

[Baskahegan]

The kind murmur of this song brings back the pulsating intoxication of my high school youth - and my first girlfriend - at that time - in a small working class jersey town. We'd walk to the Brook Theatre Friday nights, then head home, diverting through the cemetery down to the river, where we'd lay and roll around in the fragrant jersey (yes jersey) spring, the grass soft, this song on the tinny transister.. She's childless in Lousville; I'm broke in the northeast, with three great kids.

[9675775]

This music is SO beautiful and romantic.The guys still sound and look great!

[colonyjr]

Thanks to all of you more recent commentators. I don't get here enough to respond individually but just want each of you to know how you continue to raise a smile to my face every time I read your comments! Peace to all who loved and still love our music... Ray

[megakrism]

oh! my gosshh!!!..its awesome..i love 2 hear it a 100x...memories back...thnks 4 uploadng...

[ANoonatic]

Wow! After all this time the Six still have it! Love this song, always did, always will. New Colony Six played at Reavis High School when I was there - my first "rock concert." It was great growing up in Chicago with the music of these guys, the Bucks and the Cryan Shames on WLS and CFL. Life was good....

[bznoodles]

new colony six..kickd' azz..!

awesome..!

pedro d.

[VirgoAlien]

I am very impressed with this performance and pleased to see so much energy and life 40 years later! I live in New Hampshire and this song impacted the charts and my life while I was in high school. I always felt the New Colony Six to be one of the most polished groups in pop/rock music history!

[willystarman]

Wow. I've never heard a live version. What a tight performance, even after all these years. It brings tears to my eyes.

I always thought if I ever got married (I'm gay) I'd like this song played at my wedding. Barring that, I would also date any of the handsome men in this group! LOL

Willy from Utah

[messykatt]

Hey williestarman, check out "Things I'd Like to Say". It'd suck for a wedding (lol) but it's an amazing song. I'd love to see a live version of it, as well. 

There's something about the chording and vocals of this group that has never been duplicated and I'm glad I grew up where they ruled.

[colonyjr]

With the advent of sites like youtube, you'll never have to worry about scratches again! Thanks for appreciating the record ~40 years ago; glad you enjoy the "geezers" live performance even today. We may look older but I still feel 20-something and isn't that most important? Hugs to you and your mom...

[jhaley12]

Gosh it is so good to find you, this song has always meant so much to me. Me and my first "girlfriend" loved and cried to this song. I am so thankful for you guys, I've been in the business for 40 years myself and these old standards just bring tears to my eyes, where is music today? bless you. Reg

[colonyjr]

And we return the thanks many times over, Reg. As to the music today --- it's another generation and a very different time, so for me, the music is on the classic rock or "Oldies" channels. Or I just drop in one of the seven CDs that have been released compiling our recordings... Maybe some day I'll graduate to an iPod! ;o)

[PRKentucky]

Mom and I used to play this song all the time till the 45 got scratched. I haven't heard it in years. I still love it! I know that the group is older now but I know mom will still want to see what they look like.. Thank you for posting it! Now that I know where to come to listen to it I'm sure I will wear this one out too! :)

[BroadcastJohn]

WOW, what a great song.

When I used to work in Chicago back in the 80's, I would listen to the oldies station (WJMK) on my lunch hour and phone in to request this song.

[mrsmagloo]

Hey! They're still great! If they ever come to my area, I'll be there.

[jade0425]

hi ray! had to listen to this song again. love it! and thank you for your prayers for my cousin, rocky.

[steelnpearls]

oh this song is taking me back to someone....1968

[nakas05stang]

Colonyjr, Was it 1970? I remember that!!! Wish I had gone, but was a 20 yrs. old kid with no money.

Thanks for the comment on wallpaper. My dream car that took me some 40 plus yrs. to get!!!

Mahalo for responding.

[nakas05stang]

The year was 1969 and this song help me ease my heartbreak!!!

Every time I play it, It brings back that true feelings!!!

Thanks guys!!! always on my favorite list!!!

[colonyjr]

We played in Hawaii - maybe 1970 - I forget. Anyway, love the wallpaper on your page and grateful for your kind words... Aloha!

[beatlebonzo]

Hope you guys can get to Milwaukee. Your voices are great and the melody is and was

always fantastic. I haven't heard this song

for many years but it's always been replaying

in my mind.

[colonyjr]

We probably played as many dates in Wisconsin as we did in our home state "in the day" and did do both the WI State Fair and Summerfest a few years ago, but have not been back in a while. Get active on an entertainment committee or petition those in charge (How about Ho Chunk or Potawatomi?) and bring us back - we'd love to make the trip north this summer. Thank you for the compliments; we appreciate your 40+ years of support!

[felix5054]

I saw you guys in 1969 in Decatur, Il. Larry Lujack from WLS dj'd. You were awesome then and still are.

Come to Springfield, MO and I'll be in the front row.

LUV YA

[colonyjr]

Both of my daughters went to CMSU, just up the road apiece, so had you written a few years ago, we could have met halfway for lunch and stories from "in the day". Thanks for the support all these years - hope your weekend is terrific!

[felix5054]

If I'd known how to reach you I would have. My loss...

[Farrah300]

I'm only 30 years old, and I love your music, as well as music from the 60s and 70s. This song, and "Things I'd like To Say are my favorites. I hope to hear from you soon

Farrah300

[irishpogi]

Thanks for the upload! I remember hearing "Things I'd Like To Say" and this song twenty six years ago on a Dick Bartley show and fell in love with the song! Six years afterward I managed to find the reissue 45 single on Collectables records [I still have this BTW]. In 1993 Rhino Records issued "Colonization: The Best of the New Colony Six" and I've become an even bigger fan. I heard "Come And Give Your Love To Me" and "Hold Me With Your Eyes". I then bought "Treat Her Groovy!" Great stuff!

[colonyjr]

You ought to secure some of our earlier garage rock - the pre-ballad stuff, just to compare our two distinct eras. Perhaps you can land a copy of the Sundazed release, "At The River's Edge". By the way, that Rhino CD sells at a premium on eBay so hang on to it...

[SurvivorLDog93]

Sounds better than the 45 rpm records! The New Colony Six had some of the most memorable songs of all time on Top40 radio. I heard "I Would Never Lie To You" on XM the other day, and came here looking for whatever I could find of the New Colony Six. Great to see the group still playing!!

[colonyjr]

We're like a fine wine - improving with age... Thank you for the compliment!

[teddyrailroad]

still love this song...........

[colonyjr]

I compliment your obvious good taste in music!  ;o)

[dllewiszz]

This is wonderful stuff!! Thanks for posting. Is there a video of NC6's Muddy Feet On The Mississippi out there somewhere??

[colonyjr]

You must have the new CD compilation, "Sides" right? What do you think of the collection? As to video on MFOTM, I know of none - but between youtube and myspace if something exists, it will eventually show up...

[klaaske50]

Loved the New Colony Six in high school and they still sound great!

[wjv4me]

Very cool-great upload. A hauntingly beautiful song-please post more-come'on New Colony 6, get your music BACK on the radio/media for the newer generations!

[colonyjr]

Thank you, wjv4me (and all you prior posters) for the very kind words. It seems as though many in the newer generations have great interest in the music from our pre-ballad days, the garage band stuff off our Breakthrough and Colonization albums, so nice to know the ballads continue to get props as well! Blessings to all of you...

[jade0425]

this song has to be one of the most beautiful songs from the '60's. love it, love it!!!

[thunderbird1958]

Another nice addition. Thanks for adding.

[beatlebonzo]

This is a live version I like - the beautiful

harmonies sure do come thru - and the unforgettable and sincere lyrics really shine.

One of the best torch songs ever for some of

those flames hard to leave behind, n'est pas?

[mtzimm]

I Love this song! Takes me back to WLS & SuperCFL! Thanks for the posting.

[prairieusa]

I totally agree.

And don't forget Bob Sirott on WBBM-FM.

:D

[UhmmHmm]

My favorite song-from growing up-THANKS so much for posting this~

[xeuropn]

Didn't know they were still around. They still sound good today. A better love song has never been written. Great post. Thanks!

[123freeme]

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was only...ok..maybe a LONG TIME AGO, but it seems only a short time ago this was the number 1 make out song...lol