Lovin' Spoonful - Hums of the (1966) Vinyl LP • Summer in the City

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Vinyl plays with crackles and some clicks (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; scuffing (front/back); name written near center on front. Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine is partly readable with wear and splits. Shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Top-edge partly split. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Lovin' You
2. Bes' Friends
3. Voodoo In My Basement
4. Darlin' Companion
5. Henry Thomas
6. Full Measure
7. Rain On The Roof
8. Coconut Grove
9. Nashville Cats
10. 4 Eyes
11. Summer In The City

About The Record:

Hums of the, by the Canadian-American folk-rock band Lovin' Spoonful, peaking at No. 14 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart. The album, recorded in New York City and Los Angeles, showcases the band's deliberate exploration of diverse musical styles, including pop, country, jug-band, blues, and folk, marking it as a significant contribution to the folk-rock genre. It was the last full project by the original lineup, capturing a pivotal moment in their career before internal changes and legal issues impacted the band. Historically significant for its stylistic variety and influence, the album spawned four charting singles, including the No. 1 hit Summer in the City, alongside Rain on the Roof (No. 10), Nashville Cats (No. 8), and Full Measure (No. 87) on the Billboard Hot 100. Additionally, songs like Lovin' You and Darlin' Companion gained further recognition through covers by artists such as Bobby Darin, Dolly Parton, and Johnny Cash with June Carter Cash.