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Spring Break Reunion: American Dreamin’ – A Live Concert

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Spring Break Reunion: American Dreamin' - A Live Concert

This concert features a reunion of popular 1960s and 1970s artists performing their biggest hits live. The concert was recorded in Fort Lauderdale in 1987 and features performances by John Sebastian, Scott McKensie, the Mamas and Papas, Kingston Trio, and Felix Cavaliere.

John Sebastian

John Sebastian was the lead singer and songwriter for the Lovin' Spoonful, a popular folk-rock band in the 1960s. The band had a string of hits, including "Do You Believe in Magic?" and "Summer in the City." Sebastian performed several of his solo hits at the concert, including "Welcome Back" and "Younger Generation." He also performed the Lovin' Spoonful hit "You Didn't Have to Be So Nice."

Scott McKensie

Scott McKensie was a popular singer-songwriter in the 1960s and 1970s. He is best known for his hit song "San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)." McKensie performed several of his hits at the concert, including "It's So Easy" and "The World I Used to Know." He also performed a cover of the Beatles' "Let It Be."

The Mamas and Papas

The Mamas and Papas were a popular folk-rock group in the 1960s. The band had a string of hits, including "California Dreamin'" and "Monday, Monday." The Mamas and Papas performed several of their hits at the concert, including "Dedicated to the One I Love" and "Creeque Alley."

Kingston Trio

The Kingston Trio was a popular folk group in the 1950s and 1960s. The band had a string of hits, including "Tom Dooley" and "MTA." The Kingston Trio performed several of their hits at the concert, including "Scotch and Soda" and "Where Have All the Flowers Gone?"

Felix Cavaliere

Felix Cavaliere was the lead singer and keyboardist for the Young Rascals, a popular soul-rock band in the 1960s. The band had a string of hits, including "Good Lovin'" and "Groovin'." Cavaliere performed several of his hits at the concert, including "People Got to Be Free" and "How Can I Be Sure."

The Spring Break Reunion concert was a great success. The artists performed with energy and enthusiasm, and the crowd was very responsive. The concert was a reminder of the great music of the 1960s and 1970s.

Setlist

Here is a list of the songs performed at the concert:

  • John Sebastian - "Welcome Back"
  • John Sebastian - "Younger Generation"
  • John Sebastian - "You Didn't Have to Be So Nice" (The Lovin' Spoonful)
  • Scott McKensie - "San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)"
  • Scott McKensie - "It's So Easy"
  • Scott McKensie - "The World I Used to Know"
  • Scott McKensie - "Let It Be" (The Beatles)
  • The Mamas and Papas - "California Dreamin'"
  • The Mamas and Papas - "Monday, Monday"
  • The Mamas and Papas - "Dedicated to the One I Love"
  • The Mamas and Papas - "Creeque Alley"
  • Kingston Trio - "Tom Dooley"
  • Kingston Trio - "MTA"
  • Kingston Trio - "Scotch and Soda"
  • Kingston Trio - "Where Have All the Flowers Gone?"
  • Felix Cavaliere - "People Got to Be Free"
  • Felix Cavaliere - "How Can I Be Sure"

Videos

Here are some videos of the concert:

Conclusion

The Spring Break Reunion concert was a great event for fans of 1960s and 1970s music. The artists performed with energy and enthusiasm, and the crowd was very responsive. The concert was a reminder of the great music of that era.

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