Great song by the Young Rascals and also covered by a number of artists. The song peaked at #1 in the Billboard 100 in 1966. This song was written by Rudy Clark and Arthur Resnick. It was originally recorded in 1965 by The Olympics, a novelty/doo-wop group who had hits with “Peanut Butter,” “Western Movies” and “Hully Gully.”
Felix Cavaliere of The Young Rascals was listening to a New York Soul station when he heard The Olympics version. The Rascals liked it and played a sped-up version at their live performances. They recorded the song for Atlantic Records, and although the group did not like the outcome, famed producer Tom Dowd loved the rawness of it and that version was released, becoming a huge hit.
From Songfacts
The Young Rascals added the famous half spoken/half sung “One! Two! Three!” count-in, which was by Cavaliere.
According to Rolling Stone magazine, The Young Rascals were surprised by the success of this track. Felix Cavaliere admitted, “We weren’t too pleased with our performance. It was a shock to us when it went to the top of the charts.”
This was The Young Rascals first hit. They went on to achieve seven US Top 30 hits before becoming The Rascals in 1968. They disbanded in 1972 after recording five more American Top 30 songs.
Good Lovin
1-2-3-
(Good lovin’ )
(Good lovin’ )
(Good lovin’ )
I was feelin’ so bad,
I asked my family doctor just what I had,
I said, “Doctor,
(Doctor )
Mr. M.D.,
(Doctor )
Now can you tell me, tell me, tell me,
What’s ailin’ me?”
(Doctor )
He said, “Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah,
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Yes, indeed, all you really need
(Is good lovin’)
Gimme that good, good lovin
(Good lovin’)
All I need is lovin’
(Good lovin’)
Good lovin’, baby.
Baby please, squeeze me tight (Squeeze me tight)
Now don’t you want your baby to feel alright? (Feel alright)
I said Baby (Baby) now it’s for sure (it’s for sure)
I got the fever, Baby, Baby, but you’ve got the cure
(You’ve got the cure)
I said, “Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah,
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Yes, indeed, all I really need
(Is good lovin’)
Gimme that good, good lovin
(Good lovin’)
All I need is lovin’
(Good lovin’)
Good lovin’, baby.
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I liked their hits- this being one of their best.
That song/recording is pure adrenaline. One of the most energizing performances ever put on tape. What on earth did the band find displeasing about their performance?!? I can’t imagine it being better. Thanks for the post!
I know I read that and thought what? It jumps out at you.
Those shirts! 😮 I wonder what the band members say about them today. The song is another great 60s staple.
It is a staple. Those ties and collars! I don’t know what they were thinking there…That seemed odd even then…
The collars appear to be separate and stuck over a regular shirt with a little short tie. Definitely a what were they thinking mystery. It fits the ‘young rascals’ name, I suppose. And it does make an entertaining picture.
You would remember them in a crowd…so yes that was accomplished.
The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.
They were kind of underapprciated for a long time…had a string of good hits.
I like them because they were from New Jersey.
Again sorry…in my pending folder… They have some good company like Springsteen and others.
Always loved this tune. I like the Grateful Dead’s renditions as well.
I was going to post the SNL appearance of the Dead playing this song as well. When I think of the song I think of that version.
Under loved band, good job.
Awesome song. Sounds great in headphones since this one is analog.
Those shirts. OMG. LOL!
Lol I know… well they got attention! Those ties…
😆
I saw the Dead do a great version of this at Madison Square Garden in 1982 – one of my first concerts!
That is cool… I remember them doing this on SNL…I’m envious you got to see them.
I grew up listening to these guys. It was easy to fall in love with their music.
They were very good and not as remembered today as they should be.
That’s the sad case with many of these great classic bands. That’s why sites such as yours are of great value, as you are keeping these bands in the conscious minds of people and introducing them to our younger generation!
Well thank you. I sure have a great time remembering also.
How are you doing? We have one more problem… the comment section is gone lol…the first few posts have the comments but the section is closed…
I am well.
Thank you so much for asking.
Honestly, I believe it has to do with the new theme. I noticed tonight my reblog button is missing. I am going back to my original theme right now.
Give me a few minutes.
I just changed my theme back to Penscratch 2, which was my original theme. I hope this works.
It looks different but they are still gone… Let me check my settings and see where the comment section is
Here we go… try this.
https://en.support.wordpress.com/enable-disable-comments-for-future-posts/
I tried it and hope it helped.
Thank you.
I’ll try now…I’m so sorry…I’m not meaning to work you.
You’re most welcome!