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.
Daydream is an album by The Lovin' Spoonful, released in 1966. A sun-drenched blend of folk rock and pop that captures the essence of youthful daydreams. 'Daydream' features some of The Lovin' Spoonful's most enduring hits, including 'You Didn’t Have to Be So Nice', which reached No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album's commercial success helped to cement their influence on the 1960s pop music landscape, blending folk elements with catchy melodies. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Daydream sound like?
A sun-drenched blend of folk rock and pop that captures the essence of youthful daydreams. Rooted in folk rock and pop rock.
What makes Daydream by The Lovin' Spoonful notable?
'Daydream' features some of The Lovin' Spoonful's most enduring hits, including 'You Didn’t Have to Be So Nice', which reached No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album's commercial success helped to cement their influence on the 1960s pop music landscape, blending folk elements with catchy melodies. 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.
How many songs are on Daydream?
Daydream has 17 tracks, running approximately 46 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Daydream Standout 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 Standout 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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