American Bandstand 1967 - Short vs. long skirts? - Top 10 - Groovin’, The Young Rascals

Airdate: May 27, 1967

“Life would be ecstasy, you and me endlessly”

Here’s another entry into the soundtrack for the “Summer of Love”. “Groovin’” is the actual #1 song in the country today for its second week in a row on both Billboard and Cashbox. The Young Rascals will become known as simply The Rascals starting with the release of their “Once Upon A Dream” album in January, 1968. (they are one of my all-time favorite groups)

Who’s “Groovin’” in the studio today?: Frank Vanderpuil & Dona Waggoner in front of the riser at 2:49, Famous Hooks & Deborah Anderson at 3:10, Laura Bravo at 3:31, Bill Lawrence & Linda McClay with Forest Hutchins and Jodie Briscan behind them all at 3:37, John Pollard snapping his fingers and feelin’ it at 3:48, Don Sanuskar & Peggy Waggoner at 3:59, Mike Langham at 4:05, Buddy Schwimmer & Olivia “Liver” Favela with young Michael Michaud spinning in the background at 4:18, Lauren Montgomery at 4:35, Patty Barden at 4:37 and Robin Morris dancing on the riser (anyone know her partner’s name?).

…..And if you need a little more of Felix Cavaliere, Eddie Brigati, Gene Cornish and Dino Danelli, The Young Rascals will be on The Ed Sullivan Show next Sunday (June 4th) to perform “A Girl Like You” and, of course, “Groovin’”.

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