"You're a Big Boy Now" is a soundtrack album by The Lovin' Spoonful, released in 1967. This is the soundtrack to the Francis Ford Coppola film of the same name. The album marks the Lovin' Spoonful's transition from a folk-rock band to a more psychedelic style. It boasts several distinct compositions, each contributing to a broader concept.
Songwriter John Sebastian portrays a diverse musical stance, producing tracks that venture through folk, country, blues, and rock and roll. "Darling Be Home Soon," the album's most famous track, has since become a Sebastian standard. It offers a blend of sensitive lyrics and sincere vocals that strikes a delicate balance with the convoluted psychedelic moods of tracks like "Old Folks."
A significant part of the acid rock and baroque pop movements that dominated the 1960s, the album stands out as a cornerstone in the band's progression. Despite popular rumors, all of the tracks on the album are original, showcasing the group's perseverance in branching out creatively despite enticing industry trends. This bravado reflects in the album’s reception, which, despite failing to achieve major commercial success, is regarded highly in music circles for its unique blending of genre styles and thematic referencing to the 1960s' psychedelic era.
