(1969) (First release by The Messengers – September 7, 1967)
Like a sound you hear
That lingers in your ear
But you can’t forget
From sundown to sunset
It’s all in the air
You hear it everywhere
No matter what you do
It’s gonna grab a hold on you
California soul, California soul
They say the sun comes up every morning
And if you listen carefully
The winds that ride on the high time
Whistle a melody
And so the people started to sing
And that’s how the surf gave birth untold
California soul, California soul
When you hear the beat
You wanna pat your feet
And you’ve got to move
Cause it’s really such a groove
Puts a brand new kind of thinking in your mind
And you can’t go wrong
Cause you’re groovin’ all day long
California soul, California soul
They had the melody and the beat
But it still didn’t seem complete
Until they saw two lovers kissin’
They knew just what was missin’
So happy they were rockin’ and reelin’
Because they added that lovin’ feeling
To California soul, California soul
California soul
its impossible to put a musical value on Shaw's intonation, register and singing skills esp at the beginning. Sublime and way ahead of its time. Unsurpassed.
Timeless
Amazing song❤
Nobody makes music like this anymore.
hot track! Very nicely arranged!
Whow this is something, grovy!!!!
Bravoooo… ❤️❤️❤️
imagine being over 40 and discovering this a few weeks ago. wow.
GREAT SONG
Magic!
Woman voice..
Best song forever
Absolutely fab … More please xx
A song from about 60 years ago and sounds fresh as a daisy.
❤️❤️❤️
its impossible to put a musical value on Shaw's intonation, register and singing skills esp at the beginning. Sublime and way ahead of its time. Unsurpassed.
Dammn this song makes you feel safe and warm ❤️
REMEMBER 1969
Her vocals, the words and music are the stone cold truth
Yup, this is an absolutely perfect song.
That intro is out this world.
This song is a vibe!
Carolina Soul
Califomia Soul by Marlena Shaw and company is a time machine. Takes you back!
This is a song you feel in your bones and blood. Just pure natural and magic!
We would call that groovy soul when this world was correct!!
Instant Joy and good mood
you can't listen to this and don't move your head