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Episode 154: “Happy Together” by the Turtles

A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs

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It Ain't Me Babe by Volman and Kaylin

Volman and Kaylin's version of It Ain't Me Babe became a national top ten hit. The Turtles were rapidly becoming part of the inkrowd, but they needed a follow-up single. P.F. Sloan had something for them called Let Me Be which was rebellious enough to make them seem a little bit daring. They didn't think they would do it justice, and so it was passed on to Barry McGuire.

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