Love grew out of the Los Angeles garage band The Grass Roots, changing their name in 1965 to avoid confusion with the P.F. Sloan-managed band of the same name. The band lived communally in Bela Lugosi's former LA residence The Castle, and the house forms the background to the cover of their first two album sleeves.
Love released their eponymous début album in July 1966. This was followed later the same month by the single "Seven and Seven Is/No. Fourteen", neither side of which was included on the album, and which gave the band their only U.S. Billboard top 40 hit.
Love's second album Da Capo was released in January 1967. The album is split between a more conventional first side, featuring 6 tracks (including Seven and Seven is) and a second side featuring just one near twenty-minute track, Revelation.
The band's critical reputation far exceeds the limited success they experienced: their second album to be released in 1967, Forever Changes, is consistently cited by critics as one of the most outstanding albums in the history of rock music. The album features full and complex orchestration throughout, accompanying Lee and MacLean's increasingly elaborate song writing. The album sold poorly in the U.S., reaching #154 on the Billboard charts, although it performed better in some European territories.
Although the band continued to record after Forever Changes, subsequent releases saw frequent large-scale personnel changes, and a move away from the more baroque style of that album towards traditional rock and latterly to soul and funk.
Of the later albums, 1970's False Start is notable for featuring a guest appearance by Jimi Hendrix from one of his last recording sessions.
Lee continued the band until 1975, having lost all the other members to drug problems. He formed other bands called Love (sometimes with former band mate Echols) through the 1990s.
2. Love is also an R'n'B musician based in Manchester, United Kingdom, with Zimbabwean and Malawian roots. His début singles, 'In My Tee' and '3' b/w 'Black Coffee' were released in 2018.
3. The alter ego of Japanese pop singer Ai Otsuka (大塚愛).
4. Former lead singer of disbanded CORE OF SOUL, Fukiko Nakamura's solo work's alias.
5. Love is a Japanese pop/R&B vocal duo, produced by Hiro of Exile's production agency, LDH. They debuted in 2009 with the single "First Love: Love Letter." Their song "Tada Hitotsu no Negai Sae" was certified gold by the RIAJ for 100,000 full-length cellphone downloads.
The band's name comes from the first word in their production company (LDH)'s non-acronym name (Love Dance Happiness).
The band was formed in 2008 by former Paradise Go!! Go!! member Misaki Matsumoto, and quarter Italian Stephanie. The pair met through production agency LDH, when they were given the roles of the two vocalists in a dance performance group called Real Force. When the plans for this unit fell through, the duo formed Love. Both members had been in the entertainment industry for over ten years.
The group's first activity together was releasing a cover of Zone's "Secret Base (Kimi ga Kureta Mono)" as a ringtone (as well as releasing the full version in a special CD attached to the August issue of Gekkan Exile magazine). A year later, the group released their debut single, "First Love: Love Letter," with this cover as a B-side.
The group's songs have been popular through digital markets, with all lead tracks from their singles reaching the top 5 on the RIAJ Digital Track Chart (including "Taisetsu na Kimochi" from their debut album Taisetsu na Kimochi which was not released as a physical single).
The duo have had two collaborations with Exile twice: once before their debut on the song "Love, Dream & Happiness" on Exile's compilation album Exile Ballad Best in 2008, and in 2009 Misaki recorded background vocals for Exile's song "If (I Know)" on their album Aisubeki Mirai e.
The Good Humor Man He Sees Everything Like This
Love Lyrics
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Why do they hum?
Little girls wearing pigtails
In the morning, in the morning
La da da
Da da da da
In and all over the town
In the morning, in the morning
La da da
Da da da da
Summertime's here
And look over there
Flowers everywhere
In the morning, in the morning
La da da
Da da da da
The Good Humor Man He Sees Everything Like This by Love, is a joyful and whimsical song that highlights the beauty of the little things in life that might be overlooked by many people. The lyrics are playful and the imagery evoked by them is charming. The hummingbirds mentioned in the first lines may signify the presence of life and vitality, as hummingbirds are known to be very active and quick.
The mention of little girls wearing pigtails in the morning also adds to the idea of innocence and the beginning of the day. The merry-go-rounds going around in the town are a representation of the constant movement that exists in life, while the flowers that can be seen everywhere indicate the beauty that surrounds us, all of which may go unnoticed if we don't take a moment to appreciate them.
Overall, the song can be regarded as a reminder to appreciate the present moment, the beauty around us and a message to find moments of joy in life, even in the littlest of things. It is a celebration of life's simple pleasures.
Line by Line Meaning
Hummingbirds hum
The gentle sound of hummingbirds' wings flapping is a beautiful and soothing sensation.
Why do they hum?
The singer wonders about the reason behind hummingbirds' humming and is curious about the natural world.
Little girls wearing pigtails
The innocence and joy of childhood is represented by young girls wearing their hair in playful pigtails.
In the morning, in the morning
The imagery of these pleasant things is associated with the peaceful, hopeful feeling of a new day beginning.
La da da Da da da da
The nonsense syllables of this repeated refrain evoke a carefree and happy mood.
Merry-go-rounds are going around
The joyful motion and spinning of a carousel represents the simple pleasures of life.
In and all over the town
The happiness and excitement of the carousel is felt throughout the community, bringing people together and increasing their sense of connection.
Summertime's here
The arrival of summer is an occasion for celebration and joy.
And look over there
The world is full of wonder and beauty, and the singer takes notice of everything around them.
Flowers everywhere
The beauty of nature is seen in the proliferation of flowers in the summertime.
In the morning, in the morning
The start of each day is an opportunity to appreciate the beauty and joy of the world.
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Written by: ARTHUR LEE
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