https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ti38LFY7x1Y
When I saw this song and the grainy old edition of Eddie Cochran I thought how things have changed regarding production. They made do with the basic equipment and produced sounds that have stood to test of time. It doesn’t surprise me that the song listed so high on the all-time greatest hits.
For me, the song brings back my memories of the Woodstock festival. The Who did a great version of it and I remember being blown away at the time, I watched the film of Pete Townsend and his guitar playing on that huge stage as it was back then.
So, enjoyed watching Eddie and his mates, how fashion has changed with the boys resplendent in their suits and the comb back hairstyles.
In many ways, this song summed up the life all teenagers have had, that wanting to be out in the summer doing all the things the weather allows but always fighting against the needs of society, the demands of work, authority and of course parents. It must have been such a threatening time for so many conservative folk that their children were rebelling and on the cusp of changing the way society functioned.
It marked a time when the world as it was known was about to change, and we haven’t looked back. Thank goodness for that.
Written for: https://flipflopseveryday.wordpress.com/2017/07/31/manic-monday-4-challenge-summertime-blues/
Morpethroad 
Were you really at Woodstock? I am so envious.
No I wish, I was too young..lol…but the film I watched several times and we had the soundtrack as well. Played that to death..
I was old enough. But not bright enough.
Shhh…don’t go telling everyone that…..but don’t worry I’ll keep it between you and I…lol
Excellent! In the US, going to the Haight-Ashbury district of San Francisco (flower-child freedoms galore) was a goal for many, and as we lived in Washington–not that far from California–my brother was determined to go, with or without permission. He went without–and my parents were chewing their nails up to the wrist, in fear he might not return. That was the first prayer God answered immediately for me, as I ironed the family’s clothes in the basement one evening. I’d no sooner begged God to bring him home, to ease my parents’ concern (a selfless prayer, mostly)–than I heard the front door open. My brother was back from his adventure, long-flowing curly black hair so iconic… I’m sure it was well worth it to him, though I never actually heard, since I was the white sheep of the family, sheltered or excluded from anything remotely “worldly”…
Have you heard the group Blue Cheer do Summertime Blues, Michael. That was my favorite.
No but I’ll see if I can find it
It’s on YouTube.
Thanks
Well I gave then a listen, the drummer earned his money that was for sure….their hair was impressive and I think their version of the song was an interesting interpretation well within the genre they played.
They’re not everyone’s cup of tea. Blue Cheer was early heavy metal, which I don’t normally listen to, but I was young and it was the first version I heard, so that’s probably why is has stuck with me.
Its funny isn’t it but I recall so long ago hearing a band called Savoy Brown and at the time I thought they were amazing. Years later with the advent of iTunes I looked them up and couldn’t find a song I remembered or liked. Tastes change don’t they.
Yes, they do…in music, reading material, most everything.
I really enjoyed this, Michael! I always heard about Woodstock, and Who redoing the song. I enjoy several bands and genres of music. Between my mom and dad (they divorced when I was 5) and so I received great exposure to many different sounds as my parents liked different things…and for the most part, I can appreciate most bands. However, there were two bands my mom had in her album collection that I just didn’t enjoy. Sure there were a couple good tunes, and I didn’t hate them – but the Doors (my mom loved them) and the Who just didn’t interest me. I much preferred from her collection – some of the Motown stuff, or Rolling Stones, Chicago, Foreigner, Journey, etc.
For me the Who were something you could tolerate for a short space of time….they were a dynamic live act but for me their music always lacked a certain finish, maybe I was a snob in that way but I agree with you on the Rolling Stones, even today as old men they are wonderful to watch and listen to. I agree too about the Doors, what was all the fuss about. Foreigner and Chicago were also great bands, I don’t know Journey….