Lead singer Sky Saxon had a musical career that went back to pre-Beatle music days, when he recorded a few 45-rpm singles under the name Richie Marsh. Born in Salt Lake City, he was based in Los Angeles from the early 1960s. The Seeds were formed in 1965 with Saxon joining as a response to an advertisement. Keyboardist Daryl Hooper was a major factor in the band's sound; the band was one of the first to utilize keyboard bass. Guitarists Jan Savage and Jeremy Levine with drummer Rick Andridge completed the original quintet, but Levine left shortly after the first recording sessions for personal reasons. Although Sky Saxon is usually credited as bass player, he did not play bass on any of the Seeds' recordings. This was handled by session men, usually one Harvey Sharpe. On stage, keyboardist Daryl Hooper would handle the bass parts via a separate bass keyboard, in the same way as Ray Manzarek later did with The Doors.
The Seeds' first single Can't Seem to Make You Mine was a regional hit in southern California in 1965. The song was also played regularly on AM rock stations in northern California (and probably elsewhere), where it was well received by listeners. The band had their only national Top 40 hit, Pushin' Too Hard, in 1966. Three subsequent singles, Mr. Farmer (also 1966), a re-release of Can't Seem To Make You Mine (1967), and A Thousand Shadows (1967) achieved more modest success, although all were most popular in southern California. Musically uncomplicated and dominated by Saxon's vocal style and flair for simple melodic hooks, their first two albums are today considered classics of '60s garage music. A later album (Future, 1967) was full-blown psychedelic rock, with ornate flower-themed graphics to match, and another was devoted to the blues (with liner notes by Muddy Waters).
By mid-1968, with their commercial popularity flagging, the group's personnel began to change; the band was renamed "Sky Saxon and the Seeds" in 1969, by which point Bob Norsoph, guitar, and Don Boomer, drums, had replaced Savage and Andridge. Saxon continued to use the name “The Seeds”, using various backup musicians, at least through 1972; the last major-label records of new material by the Seeds—two non-charting singles on MGM records—were released in 1970.
After the dissolution of the Seeds, Sky Saxon joined the Yahowha religious group, inspired by their leader Father Yod. Although a member of the Source Family for several years, Saxon did not participate in any of the albums released by Yahowha 13 in the mid 1970s. He does appear on the "Golden Sunrise" album by Fire Water Air, which was a Yahowha 13 offshoot, and later recorded the "Yod Ship Suite" album in memory of the deceased Father Yod. In the 1970s, Saxon also released the solo LPs "Lovers Cosmic Voyage" (credited to Sunlight) and "Live At The Orpheum" credited to Sunlight Rainbow. In the 1980s, Saxon collaborated with several bands—including Redd Kross and The Chesterfield Kings—before reforming the original Seeds in 1989 to headline "The Summer of Love Tour", along with Big Brother and the Holding Company, Arthur Lee and Love, The Music Machine, and The Strawberry Alarm Clock.
The Seeds remained dormant again until 2003, when Saxon reformed them with original guitarist Jan Savage and newcomers Rik Collins on bass, Mark Bellgraph on Guitar and Dave Klein on keyboards. This new version of the Seeds went through several incarnations, with Savage departing midway through their 2003 European tour due to his health. Saxon remained the only original member of The Seeds, which continued to tour Europe and the United States. Saxon died on June 25, 2009 of heart and renal failure.
On July 24, 2009, members of The Smashing Pumpkins, Love, and The Electric Prunes performed a tribute concert at the Echoplex in Los Angeles in memory of Sky Saxon.
A documentary film about The Seeds has been prepared by GNP Crescendo Records President Neil Norman, the son of the label's founder Gene Norman. Filming began in 2007, and draws on first-hand knowledge of the band, interviews and concert footage. The film titled Pushin' Too Hard, directed by Norman and produced by Alec Palao, premieres August 16, 2014 at the Egyptian Theater in Los Angeles. A DVD release will follow later in the year.[4][5]
Some lyrics in Frank Zappa's album "Joe's Garage" refer to "Pushin' Too Hard": "You're plooking too hard/ Plooking too hard on ME".
The Seeds were a 1960s rock and roll band based in Los Angeles, California, United States, whose raw and abrasive energy, and simple, repetitive lyrics came to exemplify the garage rock style. The band was active from 1965 to 1972. The group reunited in 1989, split again in 1993 and reunited once more in 2003. The band's future is in question after the June 2009 death of its only constant member, singer Sky Saxon.
Lead singer Sky Saxon was heavily influenced in style and appearance by Mick Jagger, and the group promoted the fact that Blues great Muddy Waters once called them "America's own Rolling Stones." Keyboardist Daryl Hooper was a major factor in the band's sound; the band was one of the first to utilize keyboard bass; guitarist Jan Savage and drummer Rick Andridge completed the original quartet. Vocalist Saxon also played bass guitar.
The Seeds' first single, "Can't Seem To Make You Mine," was a regional hit in southern California in 1965. The band had their only national top-40 hit, "Pushin' Too Hard", in 1966. Two subsequent singles, "Mr. Farmer," (also 1966) and "A Thousand Shadows" (1968) achieved more modest success. Though musically primitive, one album was devoted to the Blues (with liner notes by Muddy Waters), and another (Future, 1967) was full-blown psychedelic rock, with ornate flower-themed graphics to match. The original Seeds disbanded in 1970, shortly after the release of Raw and Alive at Merlin's Music Box.
Sky Saxon joined the Yahowa religious sect, inspired by their divine leader Father Yod, released several albums as the Yahowa 13 in the mid-70s. Members of the sect went their separate ways after Father Yod died in a hang gliding accident in 1974, although Saxon continues to collaborate with various members of the Yahowa to this day.
In the 1980s, Saxon collaborated with several bands—including Redd Kross and The Chesterfield Kings—before reforming the original Seeds in 1989 to headline "The Summer of Love Tour", along with Big Brother and the Holding Company, Arthur Lee and Love, The Music Machine and The Strawberry Alarm Clock. The Seeds remained dormant again until 2003, when Saxon reformed them with original guitarist Jan Savage and newcomer Rick Collins on bass. This new version of the Seeds has gone through several incarnations, with Savage departing mid way through their 2003 European tour due to his health. Saxon now remains the only original member of The Seeds, currently augmented by the aforementioned Collins as well as organist Ryan Maynes, guitarist Nate Greely, and drummer Justin Smith. The band continues to frequently tour Europe and the United States.
"Pushin' Too Hard" was named one of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll.
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The Seeds Lyrics
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Kiss and run all the time
Flyin' around like a bee
Hurtin' everything you see
I tried everything I know
To make you wanna love me so
The only thing you do
Is try to put the hurt on me
Can't you see what you're doin' to me
You fill my heart with misery
With every breath and step I take
I'm more in love with you
I can't go on like this
A little bit of love, not one kiss
I gotta have your love everyday
A love that's real that'll stay
I can't seem to make you mine
I can't seem to make you mine
I can't seem to make you mine
I can't seem to make you mine
Come back, baby, to me
End my misery
I give you love night and day
Don't ever ever go away
I can't seem to make you mine
I can't seem to make you mine
Come back baby, 'cause I'm all alone
Come back darlin', 'cause I need your love
Come back, 'cause I wanna love ya
Girl, I wanna love ya tonight
I can't seem to make you mine
I can't seem to make you mine
I can't seem to make you mine
I can't seem to make you mine
The Seeds' song "Can't Seem to Make You Mine" is a classic example of 60's garage rock, featuring drummer Daryl Hooper's distinctive keyboard sound and lead singer Sky Saxon's angst-filled lyrics. In the song, Saxon laments about his inability to make his lover commit to him, as she continues to kiss and run away.
Throughout the song, Saxon compares his lover to a bee, flying around and hurting everything in her path. He pleads for her to return to him, offering love and affection in desperation. Despite his efforts, his lover continues to put the hurt on him, causing him misery.
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, with Saxon lamenting, "Can't you see what you're doing to me? You fill my heart with misery. With every breath and step I take, I'm more in love with you." The song serves as a powerful reminder of the pain that unrequited love can cause, especially when one is unable to make their lover commit.
Overall, "Can't Seem to Make You Mine" is a timeless classic that continues to strike a chord with listeners today. Its raw emotion and powerful lyrics have made it a beloved track among 60's garage rock enthusiasts and music lovers alike.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't seem to make you mine
I am unable to make you fall in love with me
Kiss and run all the time
You kiss me and then keep running away from me
Flyin' around like a bee
You move around frivolously like a bee without any consideration for my feelings
Hurtin' everything you see
You cause pain to everyone you come across, including me
I tried everything I know
I have exhausted all my efforts to make you love me
To make you wanna love me so
I did everything to spark your interest in me
The only thing you do
The only thing you do in return
Is try to put the hurt on me
is to inflict pain on me
Can't you see what you're doin' to me
Can't you see the emotional torment you cause me
You fill my heart with misery
You make my heart heavy with sadness
With every breath and step I take
Every second and every move I make
I'm more in love with you
I am even more in love with you
I can't go on like this
I cannot continue living in this state
A little bit of love, not one kiss
I get very little affection or even a single kiss from you
I gotta have your love everyday
I need your love every day
A love that's real that'll stay
I want sustainable love that lasts forever
Come back, baby, to me
Please return to me
End my misery
Put an end to my pain and suffering
I give you love night and day
I show you love every day
Don't ever ever go away
Please never leave me
Come back baby, 'cause I'm all alone
I feel very lonely without you around
Come back darlin', 'cause I need your love
Come back, my darling, because I need your love
Come back, 'cause I wanna love ya
Please come back because I want to love you
Girl, I wanna love ya tonight
My love for you is immediate, and I want to express it tonight
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@rogbrown1458
An absolute masterpiece for 1965 or any other year. Rog. Pacific sunset records.
@alfx5432
The keyboard sound is fantastic
@paul41to45
this song gives me visions of listening to this in an upstairs loft in san Francisco, stoned in the mid 1960s. not a memory but a fantasy......
@victoriak2717
i feel this
@adiaconu111
Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas vibes like.
@yourmum69_420
It just makes me think of some woman called bettie page stripping, because that vid on youtube is the first time I heard this
@dennykepler2879
I saw the Seeds on acid at a Hollywood nightclub....
Not a fantasy but a memory !!!
@JBbradshaw24
There was probably a person out there that did that exact thing and they never knew they were living everyone else’s dream
@michaelcincotta3844
A classic, rocking song with a sound that was the epitome of the 60's rock era......this one still holds just as strong today as it did back then !