Written by the group’s founder John Sebastian, this was their third single. It reached No 2 in both America and Britain in 1966.
This is a ‘live’ performance but since there are no guitar leads etc I am guessing it’s recorded and mimed.
It’s been covered by hundreds of other performers. I haven’t listened to them all but none that I have heard brings anything new to it. Here is Art Garfunkel – it’s ok, it’s quite nice, but what’s the point?
The Lovin’ Spoonful had some wonderful exuberant hit records, my favourite is “Do You Believe In Magic”…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oL7XdoS5Je4
Here he shows you how to play it (and others) on guitar…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oONOSQtm6Zk