This marvellous song from the summer of 1968 always reminds me of the happy job I had and how music like this was almost coming of a record conveyor on a weekly basis. The production with brass and string sections, and vocal harmony shows the 60s and 70s music will never be repeated, I often worked with younger colleagues in the noughties who despite being born in the 80s knew more about 60s and 70s music than those who lived though them. 1968 was a lovely year for pop music, and growing up in the UK.
Remember, listening to this great song , on vinyl , an long time ago , Marmalade had so many great songs . The standard of music , in the sixties , and seventies , will never be better .
Very much in the mould of the love affair with the fantastic Keith Mansfield Orchestra sound. The Orchestra that brought us Funky Fanfare & the grandstand theme. And this video looks like Moef Ga Ga show a Dutch pop show from that era ?
First record I bought. They were a fine group, and a lot more versatile than power pop or the Beatles cover. Sadly, both singer Dean Ford and Pat Fairley (sitting on the wall) died in the last few years.
The Pathfinders set the template for this wonderful 1968 breakthrough hit by The Marmalade [UK #6]. It was covered by The Grass Roots who had a minor US hit with it the following year.
Great song Wiki... "Lovin' Things" is a 1968 song recorded by Scottish group The Marmalade, later covered by The Grass Roots. The song was written by Artie Schroeck and Jet Loring. It was the band's first successful single release, reaching number six on the UK singles chart. Their version was not, however, released in North America.
