Turtle Soup cover

Turtle Soup

The Turtles · 1969

45 min · 14 tracks · folk rock · pop rock

A whimsical blend of playful melodies and introspective lyrics wrapped in a sunny folk rock vibe.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • whimsical, playful melodies
  • mid-tempo reflective moments
  • light-hearted storytelling vibes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 1, 1969, 'Turtle Soup' marked The Turtles' final studio album before their breakup. At this point, the band was transitioning from their earlier pop hits to a more eclectic sound, influenced by the burgeoning counterculture movement. The album followed their successful singles and showcased their artistic growth amidst changing musical landscapes.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Come Over 2:21
  • 2 House on the Hill 3:02
  • 3 She Always Leaves Me Laughing 2:49
  • 4 How You Loved Me 3:01
  • 5 Torn Between Temptations 2:48
  • 6 Love in the City 3:45
  • 7 Bachelor Mother 2:43
  • 8 John and Julie 3:12
  • 9 Hot Little Hands 4:12
  • 10 Somewhere Friday Night 3:23
  • 11 Dance This Dance 3:31
  • 12 You Don't Have to Walk in the Rain 2:46
  • 13 Lady-O' 2:53
  • 14 The Last Thing I Remember 4:27

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