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Released 60 years ago

Daydream

The Lovin' Spoonful · 1966

46 min · 17 tracks · folk rock · pop rock

A sun-drenched blend of folk rock and pop that captures the essence of youthful daydreams.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • sunny afternoon daydreaming
  • gentle melodies for relaxation
  • nostalgic vibes of youth
  • steady pacing for easy listening
  • playful tunes for lighthearted moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer immediate, punchy songs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on March 1, 1966, 'Daydream' was The Lovin' Spoonful's third studio album, following their successful self-titled debut and the hit-filled 'Do You Believe in Magic?'. At this point, the band was solidifying its place in the burgeoning folk rock scene and expanding their repertoire with more diverse sounds.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Daydream 2:21
  • 2 There She Is 1:58
  • 3 It's Not Time Now 2:49
  • 4 Warm Baby 2:03
  • 5 Day Blues 3:15
  • 6 Let the Boy Rock and Roll 2:34
  • 7 Jug Band Music 2:53
  • 8 Didn't Want to Have to Do It 2:39
  • 9 You Didn't Have to Be So Nice 2:29
  • 10 Bald Headed Lena 2:25
  • 11 Butchie's Tune 2:37
  • 12 Big Noise From Speonk 2:21
  • 13 Fishin' Blues (alternate instrumental version) 2:32
  • 14 Didn't Want to Have to Do It (demo version) 2:49
  • 15 Jug Band Music (alternate instrumental version) 2:54
  • 16 Daydream (demo version) 3:19
  • 17 Night Owl Blues (complete version) 4:40

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