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[b]"Midnight Confessions" (1968) - The Grass Roots
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This is the American rock band's biggest hit, reaching #5 on the US charts and #4 in Canada. It's one of 14 songs by the group that made it into the Top 40.

The Grass Roots version of "Midnight Confessions" is not the original one, which I was surprised to learn. The song actually was first recorded by a group called the Ever-Green Blues in 1967. I don't know anything about them, but I've listened to their arrangement and it's remarkably similar to the one by The Grass Roots. The GR cover is a bit better, in my opinion.

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rckt148 · 61-69, M

My cousin got me to learn this song
He was my bass player since we were in our 20's
We played it a couple times and decided to add it to a set
we played a gig every 4th of July , lots of other groups ,a huge jam session
but each band alway played a set then later in the night we had a free for all
He passed in June never jetting to play it in public

Now I play it a lot

I loved the Grass Roots ,my brother turned me onto them when he returned from Vietnam ,,,but for some reason I didn't know this one
it has a change that messed with me ,,but we nailed it

I love music from this era too

Rutterman · 46-50, M

@rckt148 Very sorry for your loss.

Sounds like you had great fun performing at the 4th of July gigs.

rckt148 · 61-69, M

@Rutterman we did ,,a chance to thank our fans for supporting us so many years
the ones that were still alive ,,now I am the only remaining member of the band
the Lead guitar player went first ,then the drummer ,now my cousin the bass player ,,
I always said he was good at his job ,,no matter who joined us
He was the time keeper ,not the drummer ,he was always on the money ,
Now that he is gone I am hanging it up
I played a little that 4th ,,but not at the bash ,,I couldn't
I played a gig on new years ,,but I am done ,,we had our run
we did everything we set out to do
and thank you for your kindness by the way

Rutterman · 46-50, M

@rckt148 You're welcome. Thank you for sharing your story.

SW-User

Thanks for posting this. I never knew the Grass Roots weren't the first group to record it. I've always liked this song.

Rutterman · 46-50, M

@SW-User You're welcome. I really love the song.

KingLionHeart

Thanks for the memories. Like you I thought this was the original. It's been years..

Rutterman · 46-50, M

@KingLionHeart You're very welcome.

Soossie

Thank you... yet another good post... I didnt know about them.. I likedthe song... 🤗🤗

Rutterman · 46-50, M

@Soossie You're welcome, my friend, and thank you. 🤗

Here's another one by them you might like:

https://similarworlds.com/7982783-I-Love-Classic-Rock-From-the-70s/2383655-Sooner-or-Later-1971-The-Grass-Roots-This-is-one

Peaches · F

Great song!🎶😍☮️🎸

Rutterman · 46-50, M

@Peaches I think so too. 😎

Peaches · F

@Rutterman I also never knew that about the Grass Roots either, 🤔interesting.🎼

SimpleMan2000 · 61-69, M

That was a great song in it's day

Rutterman · 46-50, M

@SimpleMan2000 Still sounds great, I think.

SimpleMan2000 · 61-69, M

There were certainly a lot of great songs in that era that should not be forgotten

Rutterman · 46-50, M

@SimpleMan2000 Couldn't agree more. I think that was the golden era of rock and pop music.

SmartKat · 56-60, F

I haven’t thought of that song in years. It seems so innocent now.

Rutterman · 46-50, M

@SmartKat It does. There is an innocence and sweetness to a lot of the music from that era.

whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

Damn. Thanks.. I had completely forgotten that one..

Rutterman · 46-50, M

@whowasthatmaskedman You're very welcome.

berangere · 80-89, F

Great song.A very old one.

Rutterman · 46-50, M

@berangere Yes, definitely a great old song.

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