• Track Listing

While the Byrds and Mamas & Papas mixed up folk-rock, psych-pop and good vibes on the West Coast, John Sebastian led the Lovin’ Spoonful to similar pastures—and heights of success—from NYC. Here are the five LPs from the peak of their fame: Do You Believe in Magic (1965), Daydream (1966), Hums of The Lovin’ Spoonful (1966), Everything Playing (1968) and Revelation: Revolution ’69 (1968). Here are 13 of their 14 hits—Do You Believe in Magic; You Didn’t Have to Be So Nice; Daydream; Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind?; their signature smash Summer in the City; Rain on the Roof; Nashville Cats; Full Measure; Money; She Is Still a Mystery; Six O’ Clock; Me About You, and Never Going Back—plus War Games; Old Folks; 4 Eyes; Lovin’ You; There She Is; Younger Girl…all their finest!