John Sebastian

John Sebastian was the frontman of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group The Lovin’ Spoonful, for which he wrote such wonderful hits as “Do You Believe In Magic” and “Summer In The City.” But he also topped the charts solo in 1976 with “Welcome Back,” which was the theme for the hit TV sitcom “Welcome Back Kotter.” More recently he has returned to his folk and jug band roots with a collaboration with legendary bluegrass mandolinist—and former college classmate--David Grisman.

Key songs in the Sebastian catalog include “Do You Believe In Magic,” “Welcome Back,” “(What A Day For A) Daydream,” “Darling Be Home Soon,” “Did You Ever Have To Make Up Your Mind,” “Summer In The City” and “You Didn’t Have To Be So Nice.”

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