My Boomer Buddies Podcast: Remembering The Psychedelic Pop Classic 'Incense And Peppermints'

Send us Fan MailSummaryIn this episode of the Boomer Buddies podcast, host Rick Reed takes listeners on a nostalgic journey through the history of the psychedelic rock band Strawberry Alarm Clock, focusing on their iconic hit 'Incense and Peppermints.' He shares interesting tidbits about the song's creation, the band's lineup, their performances, and their legacy in music and television. The episode is filled with engaging commentary and invites listeners to reminisce about the music of the 1960s.TakeawaysThe song 'Incense and Peppermints' was released in 1967.Strawberry Alarm Clock is known for their psychedelic rock sound.The band faced challenges with songwriting credits.Greg Munford, a 16-year-old, sang lead on the track.The song spent one week at number one on the charts.The band made several TV appearances in the 60s and 70s.They performed in movies like 'Psych Out' and 'Beyond the Valley of the Dolls.'The band has had breakups but continues to perform today.Rick Reed encourages listeners to share their memories of the song.The nostalgia surrounding the song resonates with both boomers and younger generations.Sound Bites"They charted five songs total.""Do you remember this song?""The band is still performing."Chapters00:00Introduction to the Podcast and Song01:14The Story Behind 'Incense and Peppermints'04:11Exploring the Band's Lineup and Performance08:00Nostalgia and Audience Engagement9:02Strawberry Alarm Clock's TV and Film Appearances10:13Legacy of Strawberry Alarm Clock and ConclusionI declare that I do not own the rights to this music. All rights belong to the owners. The copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 gives ‘Fair Use’ allowances for educational value among others. This video is for educational purposes.Video link used: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rw1_FNdy-Y&list=PPSVContact us at [email protected] with thoughts, comments and Boomer content you may want us to touch on. Also find us on YouTube.