Jesse Colin Young - The Youngbloods. "Get Together": Anthem For The Woodstock Generation. From NYC Folk Musician To Counterculture Hero

<p>Jesse Colin Young had a massive hit during the 1967 Summer Of Love called “Get Together” with his band The Youngbloods. The song became the anthem for the Woodstock generation. He’s a pioneer in American roots music and an acclaimed singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist.</p><p>My featured song is “Trippin’” from the album of the same name by my band, Project Grand Slam. Spotify link <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/3cOl9PTGd4ZttjK4VxO4zt?si=hxKzG5aUQrq3xxDQ9xW3ZA">here</a>.</p><p>“Dream With Robert Miller”. Click <a href="http://www.dreamwithrobert.com/">here</a>.</p><p>---------------------------------------------</p><p>If you enjoyed the show, please Subscribe, Rate, and Review. Just Click <a href="https://www.ratethispodcast.com/followyourdream">Here</a>.</p><p> </p><p>Jesse and I discuss the following:</p><ul><li>How “Get Together” became the anthem for peace and love</li><li>His musical family</li><li>Transferring from Ohio State to NYU</li><li>The Washington Square scene in the Village</li><li>Auditioning for CBS Records</li><li>First albums: Soul Of A City and Youngblood</li><li>Formation of The Youngbloods</li><li>Playing the Avalon Ballroom during the Summer Of Love</li></ul><p> </p><p>In the Songfest portion we play and discuss:</p><ul><li>Get Together</li><li>Darkness Darkness</li><li>Before You Came</li><li>Grizzy Bear</li></ul><p> </p><p>“Live At SteelStacks” is the new 5-song EP by Robert and his band, Project Grand Slam. The release captures the band at the top of their game in performance at the SteelStacks concert venue in Bethlehem, PA. The EP features five of the band’s Greatest Hits written by Robert: “Redemption Road”, “I’m Falling Off Of The World”, “Aches And Pains”, “The One I’m Not Supposed To See” and “Yeah Yeah”, which collectively show off the breadth, scope and sound of the band. </p><p> </p><p>The EP has been highly praised by musicians and reviewers alike. Elliott Randall, of Steely Dan fame, the guitarist who recorded the unforgettable solos in ‘Reelin’ In The Years’, c