The Lovin' Spoonful

USA, 1965–1969

American band led by John Sebastian, formed in New York in 1964, combining jug-band and folk material with pop arrangement on 'Do You Believe in Magic' and 'Summer in the City'.

MusicRoots documents 2 artists who influenced The Lovin' Spoonful and 0 artists The Lovin' Spoonful influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced The Lovin' Spoonful?

• Martha and the Vandellas — John Sebastian wrote 'Do You Believe in Magic' by speeding up the chords of Martha and the Vandellas' 'Heat Wave' — Motown was in the Spoonful's good-time pop.
• The Supremes — Sebastian wrote 'Daydream' by rearranging the Supremes' 'Baby Love' and 'Where Did Our Love Go' — Motown pop under the folk-rock.