The Mindbenders - A Groovy kind of love

[rodni7777]

When I'm feeling Blue

All I have to do

Is listen to this TUNE

And I'm not so blue

:)

[Nickie0016]

Love this, so groovy :)

[johnoliver1955]

sorry some think Phil Collins ruined the song, never replace the original, however Phil's remake is very good, a little slower and stands the test of great music as well. I appreciate the talent of all artist that can do what I only dream of.

[ekahiway]

Thank you Toni and Carole for writing this... for myself this one of those songs of adolescence, when the word groovy was still new. For some reason, by the time the 80's came along, you were old if you still used that word.

[GuyWithNoName67]

When I read that Eric Stewart and Graham Gouldman (members of one of my favorite mid-70s bands, 10cc) were in this band, I had to listen to this hit single of theirs. Just lovely!

[The125456]

This song is so simple yet it has always been one of my favorites. Maybe that's why, a quaint love song with the best tune, and you can understand the lyrics. Thanks for posting it.

[shanehenning26]

great song

[toonguy06]

this song was actually based on Muzio Clementi's Rondo sonata in G major

[iluvsodapop83]

Phil Collins did not ruin the song. Sometimes people just redo songs and they come out better than before. This is a great original version but I personally think Phil Collins did it better.

[ProudKansan08]

@iluvsodapop83, I agree with you that Phil Collins did not ruin this song with his version. I like his version, too, but if I put both versions on a scale, The MindBenders' version would probably tip the scale a notch in being my favorite.In my opinion, Phil Collins' version is more romantic and if you are in the mood for making out, that's the version to play.

[jim102353]

Remember listening to this riding my 10 speed bicycle and my transistor radio back in the spring of 1966 and where I was. Such memories.

[flagflier1]

Love you David. Prissy

[flagflier1]

I met my first love at collier pool in corpus christie texas...I was 12 and he was 14...this was our song. Pretty groovy I found it

[rascal211]

Collin's version doesn't come close to being as good as this. This is much better with the strong background vocals.

[Nickie0016]

BEST VERSION EVER!!!!!!

[FoxPlant2006]

The cover is a good cure for insomnia though.

[FoxPlant2006]

Best version of this song easily. Shame the awful cover gets so many hits.

[isuckaman]

1965

[comicbookinker]

If we want to finally get the actual STEREO version of this (it does exist...never released on vinyl or CD) we need to let folks KNOW that release things of this nature. One possible hope is ERIC RECORDS (Google them and email them). They released a stereo version of 'Game of Love' on Hard To Find 45's On CD - Volume 12: 60's & 70's Pop Classics.

I just emailed them today. I would buy a compilation CD just for that song. I have heard a tantalizing snippet of it and it haunts me now!!!

[fredm62]

no offense to anyone that grew up to this song but, phil collins made this song so much better. i mean for real, phil actually sounded like he put some heart into it.

[mrmartin8899]

@fredm62 you just offended me, really

[sirronald69]

*****

[uscgccampbell]

11th Grade..1966 for me. I have loved this song so much for so long. Smooth and sweet. It always reminded me of this huge crush I had on this girl who never noticed me.

[crzyazme]

Reminds Me Of Someone I Havent Met Yet. She's Sooooooooooooo Groovy Eh!!!!!

[mdumas43073]

What is it about these reverb-laden mid-'60s singles that always sounds so damn good?

[MrOld1964]

wayne fontana did not sing on this song he had already left the band. stewart took over lead singing

[Peoria3165]

I have always loved this tune. And I think Phil Collins' version is great...different from the original but very cool in its own right.

[09bnunez]

sang this song to a cute girl in the 60s she fell in love with me she also love my beatle mop....u guy out there sing this songto a cutie.c what happenings....

[dandydon777]

Thanks for posting the original. No other version comes close.

[Rustina61]

This was on an episode of "Friends."

[jr55ful]

nostalgia rush.

[vampyros1]

Great tune here that I always loved; Phil Collins changed the beautiful chord progression and F'd it all up ... idiot. Thanks for posting this-

[Toccopolakid]

Can turn around a bad day.

[spudwas]

Let's face it ....Phil Collins version was just a 3 star remake of a 4 star version by the Mindbenders. It was nice try Phil.

[rainstormz28]

Comparing this original to the Phil Collins inferior remake reminds me years ago of when my brother handed me a diet Dr. Pepper in a glass with ice instead of my favorite regular Pepper as a joke and I took that first sip....

[rainstormz28]

Fantastic song..timeless......thanks for posting.

[PolarisPhoenix13]

Wickedly Awesome!

[stations44]

Timeless.Great lyrics and music go on.This song really seems to capture a spirit.Wow.

[TheVideoJukebox]

@stations44 Thank you

[Waszma]

@stations44 Man, you're right on there. Brings you back to a better, more peaceful time. I'd give anything to be back there right now. Very insightful of you...this song maybe more than any other seems to capture the feeling back then.

[soundof90s]

This video is posted on Facebook page called "Golden Tunes - Sound of Oldies", so if you have fb account and some time, check it, i guess you will like it :) Page is for everyone who like like warm cozy sound of evergreen music.

[tish2561]

This song was the very first seven single I owned, one of my brothers gave it to me, and around the same time another really lovely song hit the airwaves, I'm not sure I have the lyrics correct, if anybody could let me know the correct title and artist, I will be forever thankful, and be released from my searching, ... the lyrics " I look back to see if you look back, and you look back to see if I look back to see if you look back to see if I were looking back at you"...... sounds familiar?

[waldo2384]

This is the song Phil Collins dumped the mother of his children for a younger trophy wife to.

[53charlie]

Great song ,i saw them live in 1966,sung by the superb Eric stewart,later to form 10cc then go on to work with Macca.

[overner2001]

Poor Phil! I quite liked his version, but somehow I do prefer the rawness of this one.

[chuckbuckbobuck]

Dear roselandalvin:

Funny how a song can make such an impact on someone's recall that they remember the first time they hear it. Glad it made such an impression on you as well!

[Vebinz]

Thank you for posting this wonderful song. It'sone of those songs that is so fitting to the pre-Woodstock 60's.

I loved the Phil Collins' softer sadder version as well.

[myfatherbignick]

Love this version it puts phils version to sleep!

[loueriv]

I love this version, but I feel the P. Collins version maintained the mellowness.

[roselandalvin]

@loueriv Phil should stick to what he does best -- singing his own great compositions

[chuckbuckbobuck]

First time I heard this song was Friday evening, June 3, 1966 @6:30 PM. Obviously this song had a big impact on me that I would remember such detail about it!

[roselandalvin]

@chuckbuckbobuck it has that aura and mystique-- I broke up with a lady and I happened to purchase this 45 RPM shortly thereafter-- I remember the store, location and the time in my life! Great music does that!!! Needless to say that store is gone, and that was 1982 ![16 or so years after its release]

[bea30tl42]

They were such good singers and could really carry a song. You know what I mean?

[daddyoj]

Phil is great but missed on this bad, not dreamy or mindbending at all , but at least he knew a good one. A 60's childhood would never have been complete without this coming out of a portable AM..... hippies everywhere..... love.... creative.....expanding us.....

[jmmd56]

i agree mieschk 165 he did ruin song

[utubemusiccritic]

Takes me back to my schoolboy days of innocence and being carefree.

[fongchaynun]

A classic performance. I remember June 1966 in Ithaca New York. It was so beautiful, and this song was perfect. What a pity the girl didn't match up to the song or the place.

[drachir6]

Brings back all kinds of feelings and memories, Some good some not so, But I,d give anything to go back. (was it really always sunshining then?)

[SoftRose4You]

great song! brings back a lot of memories......

[whouster]

A beautiful song, full of childlike innocence and pure yearnings. Such a shame Phil Collins had to butcher it with such a dreadful remake.

[kismet818]

@whouster Ditto. Nothing like the ORIGINAL!!!!!!

[auntbecky]

@whouster Why is it whenever someone does a cover of a song someone screams "they're butchering it!" Phil Collins most certainly did NOT butcher it. He added his own kind of spin to it and added more to what was always a great song. Some people need to take the bugs out of their butts.

[The125456]

@whouster amen

[FoxPlant2006]

I can't believe how many hits Phil Collins has for this song. His version is too slow and depressing.

[reefergladness]

genius song.. one of the all time greats

[glamorgangirl]

what a track davy, this is brilliant, takes me back...thumbs up big time on this, & faved love it...ann .✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿

[SHUNGABALI]

Davy, to me this Mindbenders sound a little like the beatles...with all respect. Lovely!

[lovlyladyhere]

Fantastic song i truly love it5*****

TY Davy.

Peace /Hugs XXXXXXXX

Jules.

[CanadaNS]

I just have to say it... GROOVY! ;-))

[lhr1967]

GREAT POST*******

[1962bine]

love this song and version from Phil also...great post..thanks Davy !

[TheVideoJukebox]

@1962bine Thanks Sabine, have a great weekend

[MIESCHKI65]

the best version, it's the original, Phil Collins destroyed this song

[TheVideoJukebox]

@MIESCHKI65 Yes I agree Steffen, have a great weekend

[mottledbrain]

@MIESCHKI65 Phil Collins covered this?

Too bad. The original is great!

[roselandalvin]

@MIESCHKI65  couildn't have said it better myself-- Phil knows this original is superior

[Peemon]

@MIESCHKI65 Don't you mess with my Phil, bitch.

[androx17]

@MIESCHKI65 I always thought it was another Phil Collins song, and I always hated it and thought it was corny and ridiculous, but after hearing this original version I think this one is actually great and sounds beautiful, great drums too.

[YCSMusic]

The classic version by The Mindbenders, the best!!

[CptSato]

Golden oldies and nice posting.

Thank you Davy my friend.

Tadashi

[TheRickynow]

Classic indeed Davy...beautiful tune!!!

[MsSpring777]

This song is so sweet (all versions)  thanks for the upload.

[somersetgal1]

Really great post Davy,,, 5******  and faved... Thanks xxxx

[1ytlady]

Thumbs up Davy.... Sweet.. love it.xxx Sara , faved..

[Ms531774]

Love this - good post!

[Marievil68]

I love this song so much.... thanks as ever for posting, Davy..!! x

Faved with all the stars.

Marika