The Youngbloods

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The Youngbloods were an American folk rock and psychedelic band from the 1960s, best known for the Top Ten hit "Get Together". The band was led by Jesse Colin Young, who had already released several solo LPs and worked with John Sebastian (later of the Lovin' Spoonful).

"Get Together" was their first massive success; it was a Dino Valenti song that the Jefferson Airplane and We Five had already recorded. It didn't hit the charts until after it was used in a public service ad in 1969.

That year, the Youngbloods released Elephant Mountain, which was critically acclaimed but sold poorly. Subsequent efforts were not as popular, and the band soon broke up in 1972. Young went on to lead a moderately successful solo career.

Following the September 11, 2001 attacks, radio conglomerate Clear Channel Communications sent out of a list of 150 songs that were recommended to be pulled from airplay. The group's song "Get Together" was one of the many listed.

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