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The Turtles Singing Group

twinsister — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 22:44:02 GMT

The lead singer of this group - Mark Valmon passed away today - he was 78. If you were a teenager, like me, in the 1960's, you'll remember their music - Happy Together, She'd Rather Be With Me, Elenore, among others. Loved those songs. Seems like just yesterday I was listening to them on the radio and on Ed Sullivan show. RIP.

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lgfan — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 22:49:05 GMT

It so sad to hear of his passing. RIP.

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Oznell — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 22:55:08 GMT

Oh, my goodness, @twinsister -- I'm sorry, I didn't see your thread before I posted! I will ask the mods to remove mine.

You're so right, they were a wonderful group of that time, so musically catchy and fun.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 22:59:40 GMT

That's too bad. We've been to the Happy Together show a few times, which was his brain child. I wonder what will happen to the tour now?

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twinsister — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 23:05:11 GMT

@Oznell - that is OK. Multiple threads on these topics happen often. No problem.

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Shelbelle — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 23:19:40 GMT

All their songs were great !!!

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spiderw — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 23:25:23 GMT

I am sorry to hear of the passing of Mark Valmon. The Turtles were among the great groups of the time and Happy Together will live on and we will sing along. May Mark rest in peace.

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Sooner — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 23:33:53 GMT

Sad news to hear. The Turtles drummer Johnny Barbata passed away March 8, 2024 in Ada Oklahoma. He was famous for twirling his drumsticks and his excellent playing.

He also played on some Crosby Stills Nash and Young songs, on the protest song "Ohio" and was a drummer with Jefferson Airplane and Jefferson Starship. Additionally he was also famous as a studio musician and played on a wide range of recordings.

He lived south of Oklahoma City for many years and I had the pleasure of meeting him a number of times and hearing him play in local venues. Nice man and great musician.

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meallen616 — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 09:25:19 GMT

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qualitygal — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 11:07:42 GMT

Oh no. I have a CD of theirs, with "Happy Together" on it. Love to play it.

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Oznell — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 13:38:33 GMT

He clearly took joy in performing their signature hit. I love the very Sixties' fuzzy mustard colored and "tie-adorned" sweater. The group had a piquant sense of humor.

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JoyFilled Warrior — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 17:04:12 GMT

@twinsister Thank you for this thread

The "Innocence of our Youth." May it still continue to live on, in & with us ...

May you Rest in Peace, Mark Valmont, (The Turtles)

Thank you for the life of light you shared with us