The Lovin' Spoonful Greatest Hits is a compilation album by The Lovin' Spoonful, released in 2000. The album is a collection of hits from the band's 1960s recordings. The Lovin' Spoonful, an American folk-rock band, became well-known during the mid-1960s for their fusion of folk and pop music. They were very influential during the burgeoning folk-rock boom, with several songs making it to the Billboard Pop Singles chart.
The group consists of John Sebastian (lead vocals, guitar), Zal Yanovsky (lead guitar), Steve Boone (bass), and Joe Butler (drums). Their notable hits such as "Do You Believe in Magic?", "Daydream", and "Summer in the City" marked their place in the American music scene, with the latter even reaching Number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1965.
The compilation album's 26 tracks precisely cover the band's peak years (1965-1968), providing a comprehensive look into their best work at the height of their popularity. Interlaced with the band's well-known chart-toppers are lesser-known gems which underline the band's innovation and diverse range.
This compilation stays true to the band's unique, infectious blend of rock, pop, folk, and jug band music, and it serves as an excellent introduction to the band's music and a great reminder of why they were one of the most influential bands in the '60s.
