Both Seals and Crofts were born in Texas. They first met when Crofts was a drummer for a local band. Later, Seals joined a band called Dean Beard and the Crew Cuts where he played guitar; later on Crofts joined the band. With Beard, they moved to Los Angeles to join The Champs. In 1958, Seals and Crofts toured with The Champs. After the success of their number one Latin rock instrumental hit "Tequila", the pair returned to Los Angeles to work as session musicians.
In 1962, Jimmy Seals, Dash Crofts, Glen Campbell, and Jerry Cole left The Champs to form a band named "Glen Campbell and the GCs" which played at The Crossbow in Van Nuys, CA. The band only lasted a couple of years before the members went their separate ways. Crofts returned to Texas and Seals joined a band named "The Dawnbreakers" (a reference to a book by the same name). Crofts eventually returned to California to join The Dawnbreakers. However, The Dawnbreakers turned out to be unsuccessful. Crofts married fellow Dawnbreaker Billie Lee Day in 1969, and both Seals and Crofts were introduced and converted to the Bahá'í Faith.
After the failure with The Dawnbreakers, the two decided to play as a duo, with Seals on guitar, saxophone and violin, and Crofts on guitar and mandolin. They signed a contract with Talent Associates and released two LPs, which were largely ignored. The pair signed a new contract with Warner Bros. Records in 1971. Their first album with their new label was also unsuccessful, but their second album, Summer Breeze charted at #7 in 1972.
After a long and successful run of recordings in the 1970s, the two lost their contract with Warner Brothers and set aside music for a while. They held a short reunion tour in 1991–1992 and appeared at several Bahá'í gatherings. Crofts lived in Mexico, Australia and then Nashville, playing country music and making occasional hit singles. Seals moved to Costa Rica and has lived on a coffee farm since 1980.
In 2003, Seals and Crofts reunited and recorded a new album, "Traces", for the first time since 1998. They toured during 2004–2005.
In the early 2000s up to 2008, Seals embarked on various tours with his brother Dan ("England" Dan Seals, of England Dan & John Ford Coley), billing themselves as Seals & Seals.
In December 2010, the bandmates' daughters Juliet (Seals) Crossley and Amelia (Crofts) Dailey, along with Genevieve (Bogan) Dozier, daughter of Seals and Crofts engineer Joey Bogan, formed a musical trio called The Humming Birds. They released their self titled EP The Humming Birds in September 2012.
In 2018, Brady Seals (Jim's cousin) and Lua Crofts (Dash's daughter) began touring as Seals and Crofts 2, performing the catalog of Seals and Crofts, as well as some new music.
Sweet Green Fields
Seals & Crofts Lyrics
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Been a long time since I've felt this way, let the feeling stay.
Reaching for the arms of love, livin', dreamin', thinkin' of
The moment I slip on the glove, my fear is gone.
The grain of hope has grown.
Starin' at the face of happiness, this time it answers yes.
In aging peace my doubts will rest away, let the feeling stay.
And all else dries up like the dew, my fear is gone.
The grain of hope has grown.
And I'll be running, laughing, playing in the sweet green fields of belonging to someone.
The distant feeling's gone, and I can make it from now on.
My world has something new.
It's all because of you.
The sweet green fields growing in my life will never die.
Lookin' up the sleeve of confidence, I jump down from the fence.
Been a long time since I've felt this way, let the feeling stay.
Walking up the road of togetherness, this time I must confess
This day's the very best.
My fear is gone.
The grain of hope has grown.
And I'll be running, laughing, playing in the sweet green fields of belonging to someone.
Now I'll be running, laughing, playing in the sweet green fields of belonging to someone.
Well I'll be running, laughing, playing in the sweet green fields of belonging to someone.
The lyrics to Seals & Crofts' Sweet Green Fields are about the singer's journey towards finding happiness and belonging. The song begins with the singer feeling cautiously confident, "Lookin' up the sleeve of confidence, I jump down from the fence." It has been a long time since they have felt this way, so they want to embrace it and let the feeling stay. They reach for the arms of love, and the moment they slip on the glove, their fear is gone, and the grain of hope has grown.
In the second verse, the singer stares at the face of happiness and finally receives a positive answer. They can finally rest assured that their doubts will go away, and they can continue to feel the happiness they have found. The singer peers through the eyes of truth, and they see faith, love, and youth. All else dries up like the dew, and their fear is gone as the grain of hope has grown.
The chorus repeats the idea of running, laughing, and playing in the sweet green fields of belonging to someone. The singer has finally found their place in the world and is happy. The final verse repeats the idea of looking up the sleeve of confidence and jumping down from the fence, but this time, they are on the road of togetherness. They can finally confess that this day is the very best, and their fear is gone as the grain of hope has grown.
Line by Line Meaning
Lookin' up the sleeve of confidence, I jump down from the fence.
With newfound confidence, I take a leap of faith.
Been a long time since I've felt this way, let the feeling stay.
It's been a while since I've felt this good, I want this feeling to last.
Reaching for the arms of love, livin', dreamin', thinkin' of
The moment I slip on the glove, my fear is gone.
The grain of hope has grown.
I'm longing for love, and when I find it, my fear goes away and hope springs eternal.
Starin' at the face of happiness, this time it answers yes.
In aging peace my doubts will rest away, let the feeling stay.
Happiness is staring me in the face and it's a resounding yes. I'm at peace with my aging and ready to let this feeling stay.
Looking through the eyes of truth, I see faith and love and youth.
And all else dries up like the dew, my fear is gone.
The grain of hope has grown.
I see faith and love and the beauty of youth when I look at the truth of things. Fear goes away and hope grows stronger.
And I'll be running, laughing, playing in the sweet green fields of belonging to someone.
I'll be free, happy, and enjoying life with someone I belong to.
The distant feeling's gone, and I can make it from now on.
My world has something new.
It's all because of you.
The sweet green fields growing in my life will never die.
Distant feelings of doubt are gone and now I can move forward. My world is different now, thanks to you. The joy and hope you bring will always be with me.
Walking up the road of togetherness, this time I must confess
This day's the very best.
My fear is gone.
The grain of hope has grown.
As I walk the path of togetherness, I realize that this is the best day yet. Fear has vanished and hope keeps growing.
Now I'll be running, laughing, playing in the sweet green fields of belonging to someone.
I'm ready to run, laugh, and play in the fields of belonging to someone special.
Well I'll be running, laughing, playing in the sweet green fields of belonging to someone.
I'll keep running, laughing, and playing in those sweet green fields of belonging, as long as I have someone to share them with.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SEALS
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jalabi99
Rest in peace, Jim Seals, who left us yesterday. He was 79 years old.
Rio Graul
Rip 😢 🪦
gdlywom 32
Just goes to show that even Hip Hop artists have to know, and appreciate, ALL types of music and genres. The original is awesome, too. 😊
Stepping Razor
It's been 7 years since you posted your comment, hopefully you learned more about Hip Hop music since then.
Oson Houston
@DrFunkles you seem to have a woefully weak lack of understanding of what hip hop is and the history contained within.
chgosyndicate
What are you even talking about? Of course hip hop artists would be well versed when it comes to rock music , duh. Y’all be acting like rock not a blk creation.
Nyhna Law
PERIOD!!!
tyvianc
This is a beautiful song and even though Busta had a crazy hit with the sample, I'm seriously checking out what other music Seals & Crofts have to offer.
Matthew Butcher
Check out their cover version of 'Summertime'. It's amazing.
DJ Shadow liked it too. ;)
Dani
This is such a chill beat with true 70’s essence, Busta Rhymes’ take on it is wonderful too !