The Love Generation
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Not To Be Confused with the Swedish Group Love Generation
The Love Generation was an American pop rock band from the 1960s
. The band was together from 1967 to 1969.
and Tom Bahler
. The group was active from 1967 to 1969. John and Tom were vocalists in the Imperial Records
stable; they were part of the Ron Hicklin Singers
. Two of the songs from The Love Generation were used in the pilot episode of The Partridge Family
.
The original lineup consisted of Mitch Gordon, Jimmy Wasson, Marilyn Miller, Annie White and the Bahler brothers.
, producing songs like "Let the Good Times In" and "Groovy Summertime". John and Tom made a third record, "Montage", using the name The Love Generation (on the record sleeve John and Tom are pictured in the foreground while the rest of the band is seen disappearing in the background). It is currently very difficult to get hold of these records, although some Japanese imports (usually compilations like "Love and Sunshine") are available.
and guitarist Larry Carlton
.
The group is mainly known for promoting products of the Ford Motor Company
in the late `60's and early `70's, but had also provided occasional backup vocals on recordings for singer Mark Lindsay
when his original group Instant Joy featuring Tony Peluso
was unavailable, and had also worked briefly with The Carpenters
on their first two albums before the Bahler brothers once again went their separate ways by the mid-`70's.
Love Generation (group)
Not To Be Confused With The Love GenerationLove Generation is an all female pop group from Sweden formed in 2010.The people behind the group is Moroccan hit producer RedOne A&R Jonas Johnson and Peter Swartling, label Legend Music Group and Universal Music.-2010:Through an audition with over 500...
The Love Generation was an American pop rock band from the 1960s
1960s
The 1960s was the decade that started on January 1, 1960, and ended on December 31, 1969. It was the seventh decade of the 20th century.The 1960s term also refers to an era more often called The Sixties, denoting the complex of inter-related cultural and political trends across the globe...
. The band was together from 1967 to 1969.
History
The Love Generation was founded by brothers John BahlerJohn Bahler
John Bähler is an American vocalist, arranger, conductor, composer and producer.John Bähler is brother of Tom Bähler and husband of Janet Lennon .-Early career:...
and Tom Bahler
Tom Bahler
Thomas Lee Bähler , is an American singer, composer, songwriter, arranger and producer.He is the brother of John Bähler.-Early career:...
. The group was active from 1967 to 1969. John and Tom were vocalists in the Imperial Records
Imperial Records
Imperial Records is a United States based label started in 1947 by Lew Chudd and reactivated in 2006 by label owner EMI.- The independent and Liberty Records years :...
stable; they were part of the Ron Hicklin Singers
Ron Hicklin Singers
The Ron Hicklin Singers were a group of Los Angeles studio singers contracted and organized by Ron Hicklin. They are most famously known as the real singers behind the background vocals on The Partridge Family recordings....
. Two of the songs from The Love Generation were used in the pilot episode of The Partridge Family
The Partridge Family
The Partridge Family is an American television sitcom about a widowed mother and her five children who embark on a music career. The series originally ran from September 25, 1970 until August 31, 1974, the last new episode airing on March 23, 1974, on the ABC network, as part of a Friday-night lineup...
.
The original lineup consisted of Mitch Gordon, Jimmy Wasson, Marilyn Miller, Annie White and the Bahler brothers.
Recording career
The Love Generation was a studio band and did not tour, leading to the group's disbandment. They made two records which were produced by Tommy OliverTommy Oliver (musician)
Tommy Oliver was an American musician, bandleader, and music producer.Oliver arranged and produced albums for artists such as Doris Day, Edie Adams, Wayne Newton, Donny and Marie Osmond, Charles Boyer, Frankie Avalon, Joey Heatherton, Pat Boone, Kenny Rogers, John Denver, Joanie Sommers, Denny...
, producing songs like "Let the Good Times In" and "Groovy Summertime". John and Tom made a third record, "Montage", using the name The Love Generation (on the record sleeve John and Tom are pictured in the foreground while the rest of the band is seen disappearing in the background). It is currently very difficult to get hold of these records, although some Japanese imports (usually compilations like "Love and Sunshine") are available.
Later years
After the group split up, John and Tom took up different projects such as The Going Thing, which included singer Janis HansenJanis Hansen (singer)
Janis S. Hansen is an American singer, producer and writer.-Early career:Hansen joined Lani Hall as one of the singers in the group Sérgio Mendes and Brasil '66...
and guitarist Larry Carlton
Larry Carlton
Larry Carlton is an American jazz, smooth jazz, jazz fusion, pop, and rock guitarist and singer. He has divided his recording time between solo recordings and session appearances with various well-known bands...
.
The group is mainly known for promoting products of the Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company is an American multinational automaker based in Dearborn, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit. The automaker was founded by Henry Ford and incorporated on June 16, 1903. In addition to the Ford and Lincoln brands, Ford also owns a small stake in Mazda in Japan and Aston Martin in the UK...
in the late `60's and early `70's, but had also provided occasional backup vocals on recordings for singer Mark Lindsay
Mark Lindsay
Mark Lindsay is an American musician, best known as the singer for the group Paul Revere & the Raiders.-Biography:Lindsay was born in Eugene, Oregon and was the second of eight children...
when his original group Instant Joy featuring Tony Peluso
Tony Peluso
Tony Peluso was an American guitarist and record producer. He was lead guitarist for pop duo Carpenters from 1972 to 1983....
was unavailable, and had also worked briefly with The Carpenters
The Carpenters
Carpenters were an American vocal and instrumental duo, consisting of sister Karen and brother Richard Carpenter. The Carpenters were the #1 selling American music act of the 1970s. Though often referred to by the public as "The Carpenters", the duo's official name on authorized recordings and...
on their first two albums before the Bahler brothers once again went their separate ways by the mid-`70's.