tell me about the Lovin' Spoonful

Not by much, since royalties from radio play go to the composer - who in the case of "Summer In The City" was John's (then-) 16-year old brother, Mark.

yikes

http://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/the-wrap/article/Lovin-Spoonful-Alum-Jerry-Yester-Arrested-on-12264611.php

And babe, don't you know it's a pity
That the days can't be like the nights
In the summer, in the city
In the summer, in the city

Song’s playing in a coffee shop. Sounds wayyyy better than i remember.

so good